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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
SENATOR JOHN B. GORDON

To Appear at the Auditorium, Under the
Auspices OF the Y. M. G. A.
The Young Mems Christian Association
have succeeded In securing the services OF
Gen. John b. Gordon and the noted South
erner and United States Senator from
Georgia will deliver his famous lecture on
"The Last Days Of the Confederacy," at
the Auditorium on Monday evening,
Feb. 8. The speaker will be introduced by
Governor Lippitt, and many men prom
inent In affairs of State have signified
their intention of being present.
The ability of Senator Gordon Is to well
known to need lengthy comment. Pos
sessed Of facinating personality and at
tractive delivery he has the faculty In
clothing the old story of the closing scenes
of the dark period In a new and attractive
way. His lecture Is not the result OF
study, but recital of actual experiences.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
The BRAN MURDER CASE.
1T IS ALLEGED THAT THE JURY
WAS TAMPERED WITH.
Prejudgmeat Is Alleged by Counsel on the Part
Of Two of the Jurors.

Boston, Jan. 20.-The United States
circuit court will, today, hear the ex-
ceptions argued in the Thomas Bran
trial. 1t is expected that the earguments
will not be finished until Thursday.
Bran has three chances for a new
trial. The judges may decide to grant
his counsel's motien:xi IL IL 40 refussd.
counsel may carry the case to the su-
preme court; if this decision is adverse,
there yet remains the decision of the su-
preme court on the exceptions.
Prejudgment is alleged on the part of
two Of the jurors.
Tampering with the jury and miscon-
duct on the part of the jury are charged.
Affidavits have been filed, and testi-
mony will be produced, alleging that Ju-
ror Briggs of Cambridge was prejudiced
in the case; that he had formed an opin-
ion. and that, before he had been called
to the jury, he had expressed an opinion
that Bran was guilty.
Mr.. Briggs made the statement after
the trial that he had made up his mind
that Bran was guilty week before the
case was given to the jury.
Testimony will be introduced in re-
gard to Juror Ford of Hyde Park, 1t be-
on the jury he had said that, in his opin-
ion, Bran was guilty, and ought to be
hanged.
The defense will argue that the jury
was not kept secluded after they had
been given the case, inasmuch as four
persons entered the jury room and
mingled with the jury for half an hour.
The argument is based on the statement
ha sri oh ha i,rr
was given the case, Deputy Frank Nc
Donald. Bailiffs McConage and Rhul
were in the jury room and ate supper
with the jury, as well as the caterer
from the Quincy house.
Another point will be raised in regard
to the note which Juror Booth said was
introduced into the jury room by Mr..
Harrington, Offering him liquor.
Another point that will be raised is
that Mr.. Hoar argued on matters that
were not in evidence.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
The SONS OF TEMPERANCE
GRAND DIVISION HOLD QUARTER
Li MEETING IN WOONSOCKET.
The Reports Of the Various Officers Shows a
Gratifying Condition Of Affairs.

The quarterly meeting of the Grand Di-
vision, Sons OF Temperance, was held yes
terday with Fountain Division of Woon-
socket. Thirty five delegates, representing
the 13 divisions of the State were present.
Grand Worthy Scribe Thomas Riley of
Central Falls, reported the membership as
549; initiated during the past year, 4S;
Withdrawals and deaths, 81; membership
at the present time, 55. There are 1856
representatives of the Grand Lodge, two
have died during the quarter.
Grand Worthy Treasurer A. ID. Rose OF
Woonsocket reported the balance on hand
since the last report, s73.72; received
$65.16; paid out, S59.86; balance on hand
s7S.7O, besides s165.67 in the bank, making
total on hand OF s244.27.
The reports of committees were made
the officials report discussed and delegates
initiated
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
WOMAN'S LEAGUE.
Organization Perfected by the Ladies' Of the
High Street Universalist Church.

Organization Perfected by the Ladies' Of the
High Street Universalist Church.
The meeting called last evening at the
vestry of the High Street Universalist
Church for the purpose Of organizing a
Woman's League was largely attended.
Mrs. +. l.. Houghton presided, and con-
stitution was adopted and seventeen mem
bers were enrolled. 1t was decided to hold
meetings on the third Friday of each
month, and the first meeting OF the new
organization will be held on Friday, Feb
ruary 10. The following committee will
arrange for the first meeting and submit
nominations for officers to serve during
the first term: Mrs. Henry Scott, Miss
Phebe Dunshee and Miss Ruth Earle. The
purpose for which the organization is
formed, taken from the constitution, Is as
follows: "To promote acquaintanceship
and Christian fellowship among members
OF the congregation, welcome strangers,
increase by study and discussion the
knowledge of literary, moral and kindred
subjects, and to aid In all practical ways
the work OF the parish and church at
large.n
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
TOMORROW NIGHT

fields and Hanson's Drawing Cards "~m-
pany of Vaudeville Artists Will Appesr.
Commencing with Thursday, Jan. II,
Fields & Hanson's Drawing Cards will be
Manager Spitz's attraction at the Opera
House. This galaxy Of vaudeville stars
has been culled from the leading theatres
of Australia and America and embraces
many original comedy features and sew
eral wonderful novelties. There Is not q
tiresome act In the long olio but every
speciality goes with a vim and snap from
the rise to the fall of the curtain.
The stellar comedian of the aggregation
is the renowned Joe Flynn, who Is known
as the "Man with the funny songs" He
has an entire new outfit for his audiences
this season. No less brilliant than he in
providing laughter are Weeks and Mack,
two of the funniest knockabout comedians
in the variety profession; also "The Two
Race Track Sports;" Miss Mae Rhea, pre-
senting some of the latest New York song
successes Ward and Lynch, who are IA
vorably known through their funny inter-
pretation of "O'Flaherty and the Sport"
Fred Valmore, "The Instrumental Man."
whose act Is certainly decided novelty;
Price and Steele, the acknowledged peers
of all comedy sketch artists; Senator Frank
Bell, that brilliant and ever successful
nonologue comedian; Genaro and Bailey
in an eccentric comedy and character
change act, introducing funny falls, buck
dancing, etc.
That clever, comic bicycle performer,
Harry Stewart, In an act brimful of merri-
ment, and in which he stands unrivalled.
This show II brought TO close by John
Fields, Jr., funny one act comedy, '"rhe
Black Ghoul," with characters by the en-
tire company. Taking all in all the or
ganization is most complete, and in point
of merit and novelty will easily rank with
any first class show before the public.
There is no doubt but this is one Of the
shows that the patrons of good vaudeville
should not miss.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
SOUND SUGGESTIONS.
Mr.. George l.. Littlefeld Writes Mayor
Davis on City Affairs.

Mr.. George l.. Littleield Writes Mayor
Davis on City Affairs.
Since his Inauguration Mayor Davis has
received many suggestions, both written
and verbal, regarding the management of
municipal affairs. The most recent COM
munication is from George l.. Littlefeld,
and is as follows:
John w. Davis, Mayor Of Pawtucket:
Dear Sir--I beg pardon for presuming
to write you, giving expression to my
thoughts on matters that some may think
ought not to concern me.
First-No new man should be appointed
on the police force who is over 35 years
old, and not then, unless he has under
gone physical examination and found to
be sound in body, limb, mind, etc.
Second-His moral character should be
without and beyond reproach, and well
vouched for. A force composed of such
men, even il six or eight less in number
than at present, would, think, be very
much more efficient. It seems to me that
the present time is your opportunity to re-
organize the force and make 1t what II
ought to be.
Now a word about the schools. First,
none of the money appropriated for pub
lie schools should be expended for the
continuance of the Training schools, SO
called. Second, none of the money should
be used to pay teachers who do not teach,
but spend their time in visiting and call II
supervising. To me it seems that one
supervisor in each of the schoolhouses is
all-sufficient, and with a superintendent
of practical ideas and not quite so enthusi-
we could dispense with q few teachers or
assistant teachers now employed, and 80
save a few thousand dollars per year.
Economy and efficiency should go hand In
hand. Respectfully yours,
GEORGE l.. LITTLEFIELD.
Pawtucket, Jan. Is, 1897.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
CAUCUS SYSTEM.
Remedies Are Suggested For
Defects in Bay State Law.
The Present Method Prevents
Discussion of Candidates.
Under Existing Provisions Of Statute, VioIators
Of the Law Escape Punishment.

Boston, Jan. 20.-A report on the In.
atequacies of the Massachusetts caucus
lsws was presented to the legislature
yesterday by the special committee ap-
pointed last June. A bill to remedy de-
fects in the Australian act accompanies
the report, which is quite lengthy. The
r, port says I'm part
The committee finds that the present
system Of caucuses has many elements
to commend IL, but that, at the same
time, IL contains several serious defects.
The Australian system" in caucus vot-
ing, as established by the aforesaid
caucus act" removes the possibility of
retaining those features of a caucus
which permit thereat the discussion Of
men and measures, and changes the eau
Gus into essentially primary election.
This change in character is unavoidable
In a great municipality. In the opinion
of the committee, this system should be
retained, but with certain amendments.
to remedy the defects in the present law.
The committee also finds that, in many
instances. members of both parties have
been refused the right to vote in caucus
es. because they have not been regis
tered, although such persons have de-
ClafeQ, upon Oatn, tnat tney are meTn-
ters of the party holding the caucus.
To meet this difficulty, tie bill drafted
by the committee provides an amend
Klent to the present law, providing the
right to vote to any who shall, before
the chairman or warden of a caucus, de-
clare, on his oath, that he is a member
VI the political party at a caucus at
which he asks leave to vote; that 1t Is
his purpose TO support said party at all
polls at the election then next ensuing.
and that he has not taken part In the
caucus of any other political party dur
ing the then calendar year.
The report also calls attention to the
fact that caucuses are now held from
2 till 1880 p. m, which, to them, appears
unsatisfactory, and they suggest that
the polls open at noon and close at $3.50
p. m. 1t is also pointed out that the
courts have found the section providing
for penalties for the violation OF the
caucus laws to be entirely imperative" !"
end in the draft of the new bill. the pres
ent statutes are 80 amended as to make
the penalties so specific and definite as
TO Ensure that justice be meted out to
those who are found guilty Of violating
the provisions of these important laws,
and not escape punishment, as under
the existing statutes"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
MUST BE VACCINATED.
The Public Law Relating to This Featur
to BE Rigidly Enforced.

Tho Public Law Relating to This Feature
to he Rigidly Enforced.
The monthly Bulletin for December,
published by the State Board of Health,
contains an interesting article entitled
"Can the Public School Deparement Set
Aside the Statues?" The article Is based
on information received at the health de-
partment, that teachers in public schools
are admitting children into the schools
without permit or statement that the
children have been vaccinated against
smallpox. The article calls attention to
the law relating to the admission of chill
dren to the schools and the fine imposed
in cases where persons violate these pro-
visions. The question of the necessity of
the law or its constitutionality Is not con-
sidered in the article, but the condition
that presents itself. "While this practice"
says the Bulletin, "has not as yet grown to
an alarming extent, and 1t is believed that
such permits as have been issued have
been conscientiously given by physicians,
yet it can be seen how controversion Of
the law might arise by two great laxity."
The Bulletin also placed the number OF
deaths in this State for December, 1896, at
Hd6
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
FUNERAL OF OWEN GORMAN

Largely Attended Obsequies Took Place
From st. Mary's Church This Morning.
Owen German were solemnized at ST..
Mary's Church this morningi in the pres
ence of large gathering of relatives and
friends, the deceased being an old and re-
spected resident of this city.
Rev. p. F. McKenna officiated at the
requiem mass and interment followed at
st. Francis cemetery. The bearers were
James O'Leary, Patrick Duffy, Patrick
McCrory and Patrick Connolly. Upon the
casket rested the following floral tributes !:
Pillow, inscribed "Father;" cross, with
"Grandpa" in purple immortelles; Gala
lilies, Mrs. Alice Casey; bouquet, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. j. German; sheaf OF wheat, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank O'Reilly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
AN INQUEST BEING HELD.
SUSPECT O'NEILL WAS NERVOUS
BEFORE END OF AUTOPSY.
lie Was Unable to Account For His Whereabouts
on Night Of the Murder.

Shelburne Falls, Mass, Jan. 2c.The
inquest in the McCloud murder case was
held in the Bucxland town hall yester-
day before Judge Edward E. Lyman,
and was private. The inquest vas not
concluded, and 1t is expected that IL will
take good share of today to complete
ii.
TWenty-six witnesses were examined
in the morning and rs In the afternoon,
and more have been sumr-c..ed. The
strongest feature OF the case is that sew
eral persons can place O'Neil up to near
ly 6 o'clock, but from that time until
he was seen by Miss Schontag and her
sister. Mrs Dow and Miss PEBBLES, aside
from the time ne was seen at supper.
he apparently dropped completely out
of sight. Pferrick does not agree with
ONeil as to the time he was seen near
the bridge.
1t has been learned that Mrs. George
White resembles Mrs. McCloud some
what in general appearance, and 1t is
thought she is the woman seen by Tat
reau, Edwin SchontAg and others who
are SO confident they saw Mrs. McCloud
at 7 o'clock and later. All the witnesses
told their stories behind closed doors,
and they were substantially the same
as given to the officers previously.
1t Is said that the government case
has been materially strengthened. II
the doubt In relation to the time is elimi-
mated by finding woman who people
rnistook for Mrs. McCloud, the case Of
the government has undoubtedly been
helped.
The failure of O'Neil to account for his
time, the fact that he had plenty of money
when little before he had none, are all
strong features against the prisoner.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
A Sudden Collapse This
Morning Of the Case
Against Him.
No Evidence to Sustain the Charge
of Conspiracy Which Was
Preferred By Government.
OUTCOME CAUSES A SENSATION.
Justice Hawkins Directed the Jury to Find
Verdict of Not Guilty, Which Was Done
Ivory to Sail For America.
rspecial Dispatch to the TRIBuNE.I

Especial Dispatch TO the TRIBUHE.l
LONDON, Jan. 20.-The trial of Edward
j. Ivory, the alleged dynamite conspirator,
which began on Monday, suddenly came
to an end today by the complete collapse
of the governments case and the discharge
of the prisoner.
When Justice Hawkins took his seat
on the bench in the central criminal
court, Old Bailey, this morning, Sir X.
b. F1nlay, Solicitor General, who has
been conducting the prosecution, ad-
dressed the court, saying that the prose-
cutting authorities in the case had made
the discovery that the explosives which
were found in Antwerp were purchased
after the date of the alleged conspiracy, as
far as Ivory was concerned therein, and
there was no evidence to show that he was
concerned in the purchase of the explo-
sives.
Therefore, he said, that portion of the
case could not be sustained, and it was
not customary to proceed with the trial Of
a case upon minor charges after the prin-
cipal charge had been withdrawn.
Justice Hawkins concurred in the re-
marks of the solicitor-general, and direct
ed the Jury to find verdict Of not guilty,
which was done.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES
Funeral of Edward Moriarty From th
Sacred Heart Church.

Funeral OF Edward Moriarty From the
Sacred Heart Church.
The funeral of Edward A. Moriarty was
solemnized this morning from the resi-
dence Of his sister, Mrs. James Burns, on
Summit street. Deceased had lived in and
about Central Falls all his life, and held
the respect of all with whom he came in
contact. The obsequies were attended by
a large number Of relatives and acquaint-
ances, and expressions of sorrow were
manifested on all sides. The services were
held at Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Father
Harty officiating at the mass of requiem.
The bearers were: Bart Mahon, Bernard
Kirk, Frederick Byrnes and Napoleon
Hebert. The entertainment took place in
st. Mary's cemetery. A number Of beauti-
full floral tributes surrounded the casket,
among the more prominent pieces were
noticed pillow marked "Brother," from
the brothers and sisters of the deceased: /:
basket of flowers, "Cousin," Nellie Nc
Cusker; wreath, "Uncle," from the chill
dren Of Henry F. Kelly; cross, "Uncle,"
from the children of Martin +. Moriarty
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
Maniac Palmer at Large

Toronto, Jan. 20.-Chief of Police
Grassett has received a message from
the police authorities Of New York no.
tifying him Of the murder of Leonard
Palmer by his maniac brother at Man,
maroneck, and stating that Palmer
might be on his way to Toronto, where
his wife was visiting. Policemen are
guarding the house where Mrs. Palmer
resides. The man has not been seen as
yet. Mrs. Palmer was greatly alarmed
when informed Of the murderous attack
made by her husband, and has left the
house and sought protection with
friends. Palmer's mother and sister are
both dead
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
HENRY GEORGE FOR MAYOR
IN THE FIELD FOR THAT OFFICE
IN GREATER NEW YORK.
Open Fight Is Now Waging Against Tammany
Interesting Developments Expected.
Especial Dispatch to the TRIBUNE

Especial Dispatch to the rRIBUNEl
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-Henry George is
slated as Henry d. Purroy's candidate for
mayor of Greater New York.
r. Mr.. George is the card which Mr.. Pnrroy
has held up his sleeve in his fight with
John c. Sheehan and which has now de-
veloped into an open fight against Tam
many Hall all along the line.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
TRY Grain-Oi Try Grain-O.

Ask your Grocer today to show yon pack.
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children May
drink it without injury as well as the adult
All who try II, like IL. GRAIN.O has the rich
seal brown OF Mocha or Java, but IL is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives IL without distress. y the
price Of coffee. I5c and aoc per package. Sold
by all gr0cers.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
RIGHT LEG BROKEN.

Charles Westcott Meets With Bad Ac-
cident This Afternoon.
Charles Westcott broke his right leg be-
low the knee while skating at Scott's pond
this afternoon.
He was brought to his home on Mineral
ambulance.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
Mr.. Pease's Candidacy.


The typographical unions and allied
printing trades of the country are indors-
ing the candidacy of Col. l.. b. Pease OF
woonsocket for public printer without re-
gard to sectional or political considera-
tions, and doubtless the request OF these
organizations will prove an important
factor with President Mckinley In making
choice for this position, when the matter
finally comes before him for settlement.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
HEAVY HEARTS
At the Bier Of the Late DR..
Daniel II. Sullivan.
Simple Services at the Sacred
Heart Church This Morning.
Rev. Fr. Hurley Offlclated Many Floral Trib-
utes Of Exquisite Beauty.

Mourned by relatives and friends DIR.
Daniel Fl. Sullivan sleeps the "sleep that
knows no waking" in st. Francis ceme-
terry. The services at the Sacred Heart
Church this morning were sad and sol
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20

Berlin, N. H., Jan. 20.-The lasters at
Chick Bros shoe factory, who went out
on a strike. have asked the union at
Haverhill to lend them financial assist
ance. AS the firm is fast filling the
places Of the strikers, II is quite likely
that the strike will fail. and many Of the
men who can do so will return to work.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
Fayerweather's Will ,usta,ped

Albany. Jan. 2o.-The New York court
Of appeals sustained the will Of the late
Daniel B. Fayerweather, by which
Dartmouth college was bequeatbed be-
tween $3.50, 900 and 500. 900.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20

New remedy by a practising physician
positively cures Fits, Epilepsy etc. Treatise
and sample bottle free. DIR. II. Herr, s3i East
sd St., New York.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20

The family physician. Mrs. Helen X.
skaters, 40 Walnut Street., Reading Pa,
states: 1--WE always use Salvation OH for
what Il is recommended In plvce Of q
physician. IL never fails"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20

Washington, Jan. 20.-The National
Association of Marine Engineers. an
organization which includes the greater
part Of the $4,000 licensed engineers OF
the merchant marine, are In q : nual con
vention here. Delegates from near y
every section Of the Union are in atten I :
ance, and, as important matters affect
ing the interests Of their members are
at stake, the national organization will
remain in session for the entire week
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
INQUEST HELD YESTERDAY.
Onicial Inquiry Into the Death of Mrs.
Ellen Lee at Providence,

providence, Jan. 20-The inquest on
the body Of Mrs. Ellen Lee, who died
from a knife wound received during a
Quarrel with her husband, was held yes
tcrday All the testimony indicated that
the deceased was responsible for her
injuries. She had been drinking heavily,
and was suffering from alcoholic frenzy
when she threatened her husband, and
the wounds were inflicted when Lee at
tempted to seize the carving knife.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20
ELY RRoruHRs



My son was afflicted with catarrh. I'm.
duccd him To tryiEly's Cream Balm and the
disagreeable catarrhal smell all left him. He
appears az well as any one.--J. &. Olmstead,
Arcola, Ill.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20

We know Hop Bitters are above and beyond
all as q nutritious tonic and curative.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-20

ON receipt OF ten cents, cash or stamps, n
generous sample will be mailed of the most
popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure, (Eiy's
Cream Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. 2Full size SOC.