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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
COAL OPERATORS CONFER.
EXPRESS CONSIDERABLE ANGER
OVER MINERS POSITION.
Determine 10 Resume Work Ia the PIttsburg
District Without More Delay.

cleveland. Aug. I8.-The operators OF
the Pennsylvania coal mines held con-
ference In this city yesterday. II was
determined that mines In the Pittsburg
district should be worked and operated
without further delay on the grounds
that the miners have taken high ha nded
position; that nothing but an unreason.
able price for mining will satisfy their
demand and that they have been unwiI-
ing TO treat the operators on fair grounds,
also that there is no course left oxen
10 the operators at this time. II was
determined that all coal sold at the "a
cent basis OF mining this year must be
mined at that price. No change I'm the
price OF mining will be considered until
the contracts made at the 81 cent basis
OF mining are filled and the uniformity
agreement Is complete. At least three
fourths OF the tonnage OF the Pittsburg
district was represented at the confer
ence, ana all were unanimous and agreed,
II necessary. TO forciblJ resume opera
tions. with the exception OF M. A. Hsnna
e. Co.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
Old Counterfeits.

Washington. Aug. 1s.-There were pre-
sented to the treasury department yes
terday for redemption two $1,000 7-30
notes OF the issue OF June Is. 1865. The
persons making the presentation were
n business firm OF Louisville. Upon ex-
animation the notes were found to be
ccunterfeits. being a part OF a very large
Issue of counterfeit notes which ap-
reared In the principal bond markets
about 1866 and 1867. The imitation OF the
genuine is so complete that many OF the
principal dealers I'm United states securi-
ties purchased them freely and only
discovered that they had been victim
lied when the notes were thrown out by
the authorities at Washington. The loss
TO bankers and dealers through this
counterfeit amounted probably to sew
eral hundred thousand dollars.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.


An Actor IL Taken Into Custody and Fined
For Evading Car Fare.
John Crawford, an actor, was arrested
at 2:15 o'clock last night for evsding fare
on the Boston train. He pleaded not
guilty to the charge, but afterward re-
tracted and was fined t5 and costs.
Andrew Owens pleaded guilty to the
charge Of being . disorderly person and
was sentenced to six months at the State
Farm.
David Harty pleaded not guilty to the
charge of rsvelling. Later he retracted
his plea and was fined q and costs.
Albert Adamson was arraigned on the
charge Of neglecting to support his wife
from January until JULY He pleaded
not guilty and was held in the sum of $50
for trial August 26. He was bailed out.
Three simple drunks were fined the usual
q and costs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

Snap Shots OF the Visits and Movements of
Pswtucket People.
James III. Higgins Is spending his vaca
tion at Block Island.
w. X. Potter is spending an extended
vacation at Silver Spring.
Mrs. Emma Butte and son are the guests
of Mrs. Ida Goff at Riverside.
Mrs. John Fenner of this city is spend
ing q short vacation at Riverside.
Miss Grace Hunt of this city has been
spending her vacation at Silver Spring.
Miss Lille White of Fall River, Mass, is
the guest Of Miss Annie Ks, of Prospect
street.
Misses Jessie and Lizzie Mckinley have
gone to Martha's Vineyard for q weeks
vacation.
Miss e. Remington Is the guest of Mrs.
Bensley at the Windermere cottage, Cres-
cent Park.
Miss Nellie Carey has returned from her
vacation which was spent with relatives at
Lynn, Mass.
Miss Ruth Wasson Of South Providence
is the guest of her cousin, Miss Eva Came
ron, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Boyd have hired
Shady Lea Cottage, Pleasant Bluff, for the
remainder of the season.
Miss Alice Coof, clerk OF the sewer de-
partment of the Board of Public Works,
is enjoying her vacation.
Misses Lizzie and Maggie McKitchen OF
Lawn avenue have returned home after a
brief sojourn at Cottage City.
William II. Ashton, of the Lyons De-
Ia n OF foH rHov
Island where he will spen 1 his vacation.
Charles McGunagle, the popular drug
glot of Pleasant View, is spending well
earned vacation at New Bedford, Mass.
Miss Lille Gum and Mrs. Tobias Nc
Clellan of Lynn, Mass, are spending a
short vacation with Miss May Carey on
Broadway.
Rev. Daniel Berberich, P. s. NJ, of
Charlestown, s. c., was in this city yester-
day and visited Mrs. N. G. Murray on
Garden street.
Jacob Shartenburg, of the firm of Shar-
tenberg & Robinson, sailed yesterday for
home from Hamburg, Germany, on the
steamer Normania.
Miss Martha Fountain of this city, and
bookkeeper for q prominent Providence
agency, is spending q fortnight's vacation
at Narraganset Pier.
Overseer of the Poor William M. Peck
ham is attending the annual outing OF the
Overseers of the Poor of the State today.
The outing is given under the auspices OF
the State Board of Charities.
Capt. Michael McGowan and Baxter II.
Studley of the Veteran Firemen's Associa-
tion and their sons will accompany the
Watchemoket firemen to Schenectady, N.
Y, on the occasion OF the firemen's mus
ter tomorrow.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
The Hero Of Many Battles
SuccumbS at Last to
Bright's Disease.
The Deceased Was An Ex.Judge
Advocate of the United
States Army.
WAS A FRIEND OF GARFIELD.
lie Came Of q Family That Was Represented
In All the Early Wars Of the Country
"A Sketch of His Career.

Washington, Aug. 1s.-General David
G. Swain, retired. ex-advocate general
OF the United States'army, died here yes
terday of brights disease.
General Swain was born in Salem. o.,
Dec. 22, 1884. He came of a family rep
resented In all Of the early wars Of the
United States, conspicuously In the war
Of 1912. His father was the friend OF
Joshua II. Giddings. Salmon p. Chase
and other advanced political thinkers of
the day and was one OF the few men who
organized the Free Soil party in Ohio.
General Swain received an academic
education, studied law and began prac-
tice at Salem. On the outbreak OF the
war he entered the volunteer service as
a Lieutenant, rising rapidly to the rank
Of major and brevet colonel when mus
tered out In 1866. He served throughout
the war. participating in many memoir
able engagements. and being for time
on the staff Of General Thomas. After
the war he was attached to the regular
army as major and Judge advocate. In
the latter capacity he distinguished him.
self In cases involving the constitution
ality Of the reconstruction acts Of con-
gress. tried before the United States
courts of Mississippi.
On Feb. 1S. 1878, President Hayes ap-
pointed him Judge advocate general Of
the army with the rank of brigadier gen.
eral. He was the trusted friend Of and
companion of President Garfield. and
Intended him through the long hours
that preceded his untfmely death. In
1884 he WAS accused of giving evasive
answers to the secretary of war regard
ing private transaction, tried by court
martial and acquitted of fraudulent
practices, but convicted Of conduct pre-
judicial to good order and discipline.
The sentence imposed by the military
court was disapproved. The court then
sentenced General Swain to suspension
from rank and duty on half pay Cor IL
years. This brought the expiration Of
his sentence and the date of his retire
ment the same year OS96). General
Swain sued In the court of claims to re-
cover his full pay, the court deciding
that the evidence showed no offense. but
that the court Of claims had no jurisdic-
tion to review court-mar.ial proceed
ings The case went to the supreme
court on appeal and was decided ad-
versely.
Dec. 3. 1894 Secretary Lamont, by d.
rection of the president. remitted the un-
expired portion of his sentence and re-
stored him to all the rights and privi-
leges OF his office. He preferred not TO
take up his official duties on account OF
III health and remained on the active list
waiting his retirement. which took place
Dec. %, 1896.
Since his retirement he resided in
Washington. He leaves q widow and
one child. the wife of L. L. Thompson of
this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
The Massachusetts Benefit
Life to Be Wound Up
Immediately.
Commissioner Merrill Takes a
Determined Stand on
the Issue.
THE COMPANY OWES $1,000. 900.
The Response to Assessments Was vey.LIght
A General Letter Of Explanstion Has
Been Prepared.
the Issue.

Boston, Aug. 1S.-The Massachusetts,
Benefit Life association of this city, an
insurance organization operating since
1878 under the assessment plan and with
$4,000 members insured for $65. 5.000, 900.
has closed it's doors 1t owes a little
more than s1.00O.OO for death claims.
The companys president has been no
tilted by the Insurance department. to
stop business Immediately and to turn
over all moneys to a bank or trust COM
pany, and the attorney general has been
asked to Immediately apply to the court
for receiver to close up the company's
affairs.
Thus is briefly told the story of the fall
Of the greatest assessment insurance
association of Massachusett, which
marks turning point In the insurance
history Of the state.
The directors have prepared q gen.
sral letter Of explanation to policy
holders on the condition Of affairs. In
1t they say: 1T was decided to sus-
pend the business Of the association ana
to ask the proper authorities to take
charge Of Its affairs. The directors were
forced to take this step In view Of the
very limited response Of the assessment
members to the regular and extra calls
levied under the date of July /, in con-
formity with the statutes Of this COM
monwealth." With the letter Is a COPY
of the report and recommendation of
the committee on reinsurance, appointed
By the directors. Aug. 10, 1897. and says:
THE directors very much regret that
Notwithstanding their utmost efforts to
save the association to its members,
the existing situation, as they found 1t,
when taking Office and the unwilling
ness Of the members to support the asso-
ciation by paying assessments which
were absolutely necessary, have rendered
those efforts Intellectual"
The reports recommendation is In
favor of New York life insurance com
pany. the best obtainable, taking into
consideration the condition Of the policy
and the standing OF the company. 1t
was found impossible to induce any re-
liable company to assume the whole
membership without medical examina-
tion. The rates Of premium quoted in
the report will apply to the members at
their present age.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
THE new ENGLAND FAIR.
GREAT CROWDS GATHER AT RIOBY
PARK IN PORTLAND, MAINE.
Entertained by United States Cavalry and by
Races-Some Events Today.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 1S.-The crowds
began to flock to Rigby park yesterday,
and when the afternoon sports opened
there was an attendance commensurate
to the fair representative Of all New
England. The weather conditions were
well nigh perfect. and the famous mile
track was in fine condition. On the
whole excellent time was made In each
event, and several Of the heats had very
exciting finishes. Baron Rogers took
the $40 pace in straight heats. reducing
mis- record from 2:10k to s:0sx. India
Silk. another favorite. captured the
2;A pace after split heats. In the 2:15
class Louis Victor and Tom Britton were
about equal favorftes before the start,
but with the race once on Britton did
not cut much OF a figure. 1t was $3.50
when the final heat OF the day was fin
ished.
In the bicycle races the mile open was
won by John X. Johnson OF Portland In
2:40. ii. II. Hills Of Providence finished
second and j. f. Ingraham of Lynn,
Mass. third.
The quarter-mile open was won by
John s. johnson OF Worcester, Mass, in
80 seconds. with J. +. Ingraham second
and Ernest j. Rodgers OF Melrose, Mass.
third.
The most interesting feature OF the
many attractions proved TO be the man.
euvers OF the company OF United States
cavalry, which was done 10 music. and
set the big crowd wild with enthusiasm.
This Will he daily event for the rest Of
1he week.
Today Is one Of the most important
days Of the fair. This morning the crews
OF the Atlantic squadron paraded
through the principal streets Of the city.
A reception TO the officers OF the fleet
followed I'm the city council chambers.
At the park this afternoon there was
extra attractions. The horse race card
includes 1929 trot and f:2O pace. each
for a $1,000 purse. and n iong string OF
fast ones entered. There we're also two
bicycle races. This evening the war
ships In the harbor Will DE illuminais'
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

BOTH SAID
"NOT GUILTY"
~
John McNabb and Thomas
DOdds In the District
Court Today.
We're Charged With Stealing
Liquor From a Store
In This City.
SENTENCED TO PAY A FINE.
The Complainant Takes the Stand and Tells
How the Offence Was Committed
What Defendants Said.
;sNTENcHD TO PAY A FINE.

In the District Court this morning before
Judge Blodgett, John McNabb and
Thomas Dodds were arraigned on Q charge
of stealing two bottles of whiskey and one
bottle OF rum valued at $50 from the
liquor store of John Corbett at the corner
OF Division and School streets yesterday
morning.
They pleaded not guilty and were given
an immediate trial.
Mr.. Corbett testified against the prison.
ers and identified them ~ the persons who
came into his store and asked for drink
He said he refused them and they ran
around the bar and stole the articles men-
toned.
McNabb then took the stand and testi-
fed that he did not take the liquor, but he
said he was In the place and had asked for
. drink. He said he did not know Dodds
and had never been with him. He said
he did not know who the other man was
who was with him In Corbett's place.
Dodds was then called TO tho stand and
testified that he did not leave his house
until 9:10 o'clock yesterday morning and
the robbery was committed about 2
o'clock. He also testified that he lad not
been In Corbett's place at all yesterday
until late In the afternoon. His testimony
was corroborated by his father -in-law and
. woman who lives next door.
Judge Blodgett adjudged them both
probably guilty and sentenced them 70 pay
fine Of IS and costs.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

The Rhode Island State Fair people are
always on the alert to introduce unique
features for the amusement Of It's patrons.
Last year two events were given for the
first time on fair ground, namely: the
horseless carriage and sextette cycle races,
and both events were strikingly success
full. This year another novelty will be a
nightly balloon ascension with parachute
drop and brilliant display Of balloon fire.
works. In the daytime there will be
balloon racing, with parachute leaps, cap
tive ascensiOns, etc.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
CnOKED HIS AGED FATHER
THE HORRIBLE DEED OFA YOUNG
MAN IN NEW YORK STATE.
Claims That Ills Father Threatened to Do Him
vlolence and lie Acted In SeIf.Deicnce.

BInghampton. N. Y. Aug. 1s.--Frank
Dickinson, aged about 60 years, was
merdered by his son at Cortland last
night. Mr.. Dickinson and his son,
Leroy, quarreled. Finally the younger
Dickinson caught his father by the
throat and choked him to death. The
young'man claims that he did not intend
TO kill his father. He claims his father
threatened to do him violence and he
grappied with him. He succeeded in
catching the old man by the throat and
held him more firmly than he intended.
The son was arrested and Is now In Gus
tody.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
PLANS TO BE DRAWN

For City Barn to He Erected on the Dis
mond Hill Estate.
The joint standing committee on water
OF the City Council has ordered plans to be
drawn for new barn which Is to be erect
cd on the property Of the city at Diamond
Hill.
This barn will be used for the keeping
OF horses, and will accommodate about
half dozen, besides hay, grain and other
things.
The barn which is now used il old and
is too small for the purpose for which 1t 10
used. The plans are said to have been
completed, but have not yet been accepted
by the COMMITTEES, as q meeting has not
been held since the plans were ordered.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
WHAT GAVE HIM AWAY.
A Tag on His Coat Lapel Branded Him
q Deceiver.

a VAR ON uB OOOV 1/8P0l DI0uucO hAlkAA
. Deceiver.
He Is the pink of neatness and propriety.
He Is violently In love with the sweetest
girl In town, and, to add to the misery OF
these absorbing circumstances, he is at
present deeidsdly poor. The latter condi-
tion IL of recent date, hcwever, and 1t was
only last week that he donned the first
ready made suit which had ever graoed-
or, as he considered. disgraced-his ward
robe He oaisod his mother and sisters
into the room after getting into 1t and
turned nervously before them.
"Does IL fit deoentlyf" he queried In an
agony of doubt. "why-y-y, what's the
mstters Oh, yes, a tag. Isuppose all this
sort Of clothing Is tagged, isn't its"
Never before, surely, were garments
tagged a. were those, however. There was
q tag on the hem Of each trouser leg, one
upon the left ooattail and another on his
vest front, and still another on the sleeve.
Even when he bade them goodby, after
waiting impatiently while all tho visfble
bits Of cardboard were cut away, they
called him back to remove still another.
The result was that he finally reached the
house of his inamorata In anything but
peaceful frame Of mind.
She, too, was nervous, and they departed
for the thcater In haste. He noticed, just
az soon as he slipped out Of his topcoat
that her eyes sought his figure constantly
and intsressedly, but his Inward uncer-
tainty about that suit made him glover
so that she said nothing, and the perform
ance was half over before he gathered
courage to speak Of the subject himself.
"How do you like my new clothesS" he
asked mt last, with what calmness he could
muster, and the girl blushcd neryously.
They're quite pretty, 1 think" she
said. with an apologetic smile, but
II don't know whether they flt me very
we'll or not" he interrupted, desperate
with the fear that she had OWNED the
secret of their origin, "for 1 tried new
tailor, and, although no gave mo several
fittings, and--what's tho matterr he
broke Oft 10 oxclaim wildly IN he saw the
light Of dawning laughter in her eyes.
"What Is it, dcarest,"
Nothing" she responded solcmnly, al
though the laughter beneath her pretty
lasbes grew stronger momentarily, "only
--only-therc's price tag on your coat
lapclr'
And 80 thcro was, small but distinct
legend, reading. "Sire, ~; style, 2; price.
sl3 90. "-CbiosPo Times Henald.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

General Olmstsad to Become . Priest.
Laporte, Ind. Aug. 1s.-General w. A.
Olmstead OF Manchester, N. H., who won
distinction In the late war and became a
convert to the Roman Catholic faith, Is
preparing himself for ordination to the
priesthood. General Olmstead has been
In retreat at Notre Dame university
where he has given himself up to study
In pursuance Of a vow made soon after
his conversion that he would devote the
declining years OF his life to the work
OF the Roman Catholic priesthood. Gen.
eral Olmstead Is co years of age.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
TWO LARGE CISTERNS

Now Being Constructed by tho Sewer De-
partment on Norris Avenue.
The sewer department of the Board of
Public Works has force of men at work
building two large cisterns on Norris
avenue, which is located at Darlington.
One of these cisterns Is on the north
side and the other is on the south side of
Norris avenue, and will care for the sur
face water from Central avenue, as there Is
no sewer on that street. The work will be
completed in a few days.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
silver Mine shut Down.

Idaho Springs. Colo. Aug. 1s.--As a
result of the decline In silver. La MARITIME
mine has discharged Its force of men
working on silver lodes. La MARITIME has
been one OF the heaviest producers In the
state. The company will now work the
gold lodes n the mine. The owners OF
the silver mines I'm the upper end OF
Clear Creek county will also discontinue
the working of silver properties and in
the future give attention exclusively 10
the gold bearing veins
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
1t Took Place This Morning From His
Late Residence Here.

1t Took Place This Morning From His
Late Residence Here.
The funeral of Henry Scallin, aged II
years, took place this morning from his
late residence on Dunnell avenue. A
requiem high mass was sung by Rev.
Thomas Gillian ut st. Mary's Church I'm
the presence of large number OF sorrow
ing relatives and friends.
The bearers were Joseph McMann, VIII
liam Salisbury, William Dunning, James
Dunn, Joseph Goodwin and John Fan
ming.
On the casket rested many beautiful
floral tributes among them being cross
and base from Katie Scallin; pillow bear
ing the word "Our Brother" pillow in
scribed "Comrade;" basket OF flowers from
Celia Bowler and Mamie Conley; wreath
from Mrs. McAleer, and wreath and roses
from his family. Interment was In 81.
Francis Cemetery.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
What DO the Children Drink.

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain-O. 1t
is delicious and nourishing and takes the
place OF coffee. The more Grain-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Graino Is made OF
pure grains, and tastes like choice coffee but
cost about a as much. All grocers1 sell 1t.
15c and CSC.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
SHE BROKE HER ARM.

Agnes Little Met With Painful Accident
While at Play I'm Town.
Agnes, the 7-year-old daughter of John
w. Little, while at play in neighboring
yard yesterday afternoon, fell and broke
both bones of the right forearm.
She was attended by DR.. Frank p. Hill
dreth, who reduced the fracture.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

They Started This Morning For Vacation
In New Hampshire.
This morning a number of prominent
people from this vicinity left this city ON
the 6:44 train for Bristol, N. H., where
they have hired a cottage and where they
propose to keep house and have q good
time for the remainder of the season.
The following named persons constituted
the party:
Mrs. William M. Peckham, Horace b.
Nye, Elmer 4. Nye, Pawtucket; Miss
Anna Pierson, Miss Nettie Walmsley, Misa
Clara Walmsley, Miss Amy Lambert, Miss
Mamie Williamson, Miss Sarah Morrison,
Charles Jenkinson, Lonsdale; Mrs. Fred
A. Whittemore and family, Ashton; Miss
Ester Hindley, Valley Falls; Charles Roy,
Berkeley.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
Floating In the River.

ployed on the new boathousc OF the Paw
tucket Boat Club each found a boys coat
floating In the river yesterday. How they
came In the river Is mystery, but II IL
not thought that a drowning accident has
occurred
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

One OF the night patrolmen picked up q
purse on the street last evening. The owner
can have same by calling at the police
station and proving property.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

Madrid. Aug. iS.-1he supreme coun-
ell Of war has confirmed the sentence OF
death passed by cour-martiai mt Yer
CARA on Michael Angiolillo. alias Coll" :"
the assassin Of Premier Canovas del
Castillo. The murderer will be executed
m Thursday or Friday.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18

Tho Turkish language Is said by schoi.
ars TO bo tho softest and most musical lem
guage Of modern times, being better adapt
ei to tho purposes Of musical notation and
reoitative than even the Italinn.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-18
To Cut Aldermen's Pay.

Lynn, Mass, Aug. 1s.--On the face Of
an order introduced by Alderman Por-
ter last night, an effort wiltbe made to
cut down the salary Of 5000 paid to alder
men to 5000 or less. The order went to
the committee on finance despite the al
dormen's protest.