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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
How May Spelling BE Reformed?

Mr.. Benjamin f. Smith, in 1.-The Fu-
ture of Spelling Reform" (The Forum),
thus explains what is one of the main diff
fculties:
For the average man-that is to say, %
out OF every 100-the existing spelling Is q
personal possession. He has bought It
with a price, and high one 1t has be-
come instructive, except for an occasional
reference to the dictionary. 1t Is tool
which we'll serves all his ends, because he
has adapted himself by long habit to its
imperfections What argument has the
reforIner capable Of arousing him to the
annoying and time consuming II not pain.
full effort to walk in the paths of phonetic
rectitudes Will the arguments Of the phi.
lologists avaiE Will he be stirred by the
appeal to help make the language a sim.
pier and better tool for coming genera.
tionsf Will he be moved to action by the
fact that the public is annually losing
some millions Of dollars by the present
SYSTEM Will he be profoundly agitated
even by the loss of learning time by his
children and the woes Of the foreign learn.
or Of the language The younger genera.
ton can have practically nothing to dc
with the matter, and the reform must be
accomplished, IL at all, by the cooperation
Of grown up people like him.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
The Plaintiffs Powerful Plea.

II went into country district in Mary
land few days ago to try case" said a
Washington attorney. Il appeared for the
plaintiff. and it must be confessed that the
evidence failed to establish his claim. l
presented the matter before the justice of
the peace In the best light knew how, but
had very little hope of securing the verdict
My client, when l finished, whispered TO
me that he would say few words IL were
willing and considering the case lost /
consented. 1t was the most unique speech
ever heard, and IL won the case. He said
Squire, 1 brought this suit, and the
evidence, except my own, is against me. I
don't accuse any one Of lying, squire, but
the witnesses are the most mistaken lot OF
Fellows ever saw. You know me, squire
Two years ago you sold me a horse for
sound that was as blind as bat. made
the trade and stuck to 1t, and this Is the
nrst time have mentioned IL. When YOU
used to buy grain, you stood on the scales
when the empty wagon was weighed, but
never said word. Now, do you think I
am the kind Of a man To kick up rumpus
and sue n fellow unless he has done ma
wrongs'
"It took just Ave minutes for the Justice
to decide for the plaintiff. Washington
Star
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
COLONIAL GRANDEUR.
Adelaide Scenes In the Early Days Of Aus
tralian Prosperity.

The Rev. II. Il. Haweis, in his book.
"Travel and Talk" tells some amusing
stories of tho levees held at Government
| House. Adelaide, in the early days of
South Australian prosperity. The govern
or of the period-a very early one-decreed
that all who presented themselves at his
court should wear court dress
The number who aspired to the honor Of
presentation In those days was very small,
and among them there was but one who
possessed a tail coat The difficulty was
not insurmountable, nevertheless.
The lucky owner Of the coat went in,
made his bow and came out and then
hung the coveted possession on tree for
the next conner to array himself in. This
process was naturally slow, and the gov
ernor grew impatient and inquired the rea-
son Of the delay.
1t is said that the righteousness of the
situation struck him at once. He burst out
laughing and suspended the oppressive
regulation until such time as the colony
should be sufficiently advanced to live
more generally up to tail coats.
1t must have been little later on that
another amusing scene was witnessed at O
presentation, for colonists lady had Their
arrived at the dignity of a real Irish car.
purchased In Dublin. 1t was the only one
In the colony, and the lady was proper
tionately proud of it. She drove in grand
style to government house, the cynosure
of all eyes But her Joy was damped,
when, after her own presentation, she
happened to look out of the window In
time to see another party arrive in an ex-
actly similar Irish car. Her pre-eminencs
was gone and her modification was ex-
treme.
But what was her anger and disgust at
seeing a third and fourth, and even a
fifth car arrive, all at due intervals. She
made her way down In a terrible state of
sappointment-just In time to see her
own c-- . with her own driver, arrive with
sixth bevy.
So far frow not having created sensa-
tion, the car had been too popular, and her
man had not been proof against the money
offered him to allow other people to ride
In It,
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
Cashier Cornelius Drowned Himself

Baltimore, Jan. 5.-Richard Cornelius.
cashier, and for AZ years connected with
the National Farmers and Planters
bank, OF which Enoch Pratt was presi-
dent up to the time OF his death, was
discovered to be short in his accounts to
the amount Of about $50, 900 yesterday.
About 10 o'clock Cornelius was sum
moned before the board of directors 10
explain the Irregularities that had been
discovered in his accounts, ard which
were then under consideration by the
board. Mr.. Cornelius, ii is understood.
claimed that he could make satisfac-
tory statement, and he was allowed t,
go into another part Of the bank to get a
certain paper He did not return. and
alter the lapse OF some time the directors
ascertained that ne had left the building.
The police were notified, and yesterd,
AFTERNOON Cornelius dead body was
found in the duck pond at DRUID Hili
park. He had committed suicide.
Mr.. Cornelius was one of the oldest
and best Known bank cashiers in Balti-
more, and his acquaintance among
bankers extended throughout the coun-
try. He was OF a cheerful disposition.
and was prominent in religious circl,
anu was Also largely Interested in build
ing associations in this city. During the
lie or the late Enoch Pratt, the philan-
thropist, he was one OF that gentleman's
most intimate friends and probably
knew more about Mr.. Pratt's private I'm :
terests than any other man in Baltimore.
For many years Mr.. Cornelius had
been one OF the most prominent Method :
lists In the city. At his death he was n
local preacher Of the Baltimore confer
ence, president Of the City Missionary
and Church Extension society. presi-
dent OF the Emory Grove association.
one OF the trustees OF the Baltimore an
nual conference and a member OF the
official board OF Madison Avenue church.
Mr.. Cornelius began his career with
the National Farmers and Planters
bank AZ years ago az messenger bow and
worked his way up To the position OF
cashier. He was never known 10 specu-
late, and lived very frugally.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
NEGOTIATION SCHEMES.
Why japanese Matches and Toothpicls
Are So Cheap.

Il
Are So Cheap.
1t has often been q matter of wonder "a
| casual purchasers that small articles OF
japanese manufacture, such as tootbpicks
and fans, could be sold at such low prices.
The small fans are sold at cent apiece,
while the dainty little toothpicks com
mand the same price per bundle
When one examines either of these prod
ucts and speculates upon the amount of
labor that must be spent to make them in
any quantity, the natural inference is that
the well known smallness of japanese
wages contains the explanation. At a first
glance this seems to be the natural ex-
planation. Such skilled workers as watch
makers get but trifle more than 81 a
week for Their services, and the less skilled
and more mechanical trades command a
pittance that to our western ideas seems
Incredibly small.
But, small as the wages of the Japanese
worker may be, there are considerations
that indicate at once that some other cause
must be found. There is duty on both
the articles mentioned, and In addition to
this IL must be remembered that Japan Is
q good piece away, and that, in the natu-
raj course, freights would give considera-
BILE price In this market to articles that
were entirely without cost In the orient.
visit to several Japanese importing
houses which deal exclusively In fine Sat
suma and other native wares and In Jap
anese curios revealed the secret of the prices
at which the small wares could be offered
here The large vases, which form the sta
pie import of the concerns called upon, re-
quire the most careful packing, lest on
their long journey they come 10 grief, and
here Is where the toothpioks and fans not
only work their passage, but legally escape
duty. Packed in and around the vases are |
many thousands of these articles, and by |
this use they lose their character as mer- |
chandise and become merely SO much |
packing 1t would be difficult to esti- |
mate the enormous quantities of this |
packing which would be required for
single shipment Of vases The market here
Is constantly glutted, and New Workers
can purchase here at home these trifies mt
the same prices that are asked in Tokyo,
and their wonderful cheapness makes
American competition totally out of the
question. Jewellers Review.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
lATE local NEWS
he DOings Of the Day in
and About the City.
Short Stories of Minor Happen.
ings Among Our People.
Timely Topics Of GeneraI Interest TerseIy
Told to Tribune Readers.

The installation of the recently elected
officers of Division z, A. o. H., will be in
stalled on Friday evening, Jan. 10.
On Wednesday evening next the annual
supper of the members of the choir Of St
Mary's Church, will take place al the
parish hall.
A dinner will be rendered to ex-Mayor
Tiepke by several of his friends al the
Benedict House this evening. Coverswill
be laid for 20.
The rehearsal of Zephra tonight VIII be
at Aetna Hall The Blackbirds will report
at z o'clock; Naiads, 7:15; Male Chorus,
1880; Royal Guard, 7:4h.
William ii. Bullock, an employe of the
Pawtucket Street Railway for the past sis;
years, has accepted a position with the
Adams Express Company as billing clerk.
Mrs. Kate Levalley Manchester, widow
OF the late DIR. Manchester, a practising
physician of this city for q number of
years, died Sunday at her home on Man
chester street, aged 66 years.
The details of the whist tournament be-
tween members of the Garfield Club and
Etna Association have been completed,
and the first sitting will take place on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 13.
Edward Harrington, an employe of the
railroad company, who lives at Wood
lawn, was painfully injured in the freight
yard on Saturday afternoon. The third
finger of his right hand was crushed and
amputation may be necessary.
AT the meeting of Union Division, No.
A, Uniformed Rank, Knights oy Pythias
he'd last evening, the following officers
were chosen: Captain, William w. Oc-
cleston; First Lieutenant, Charles w.
Hunt; Second Lieutenant, John Garde;
Recorder, Charles w. Arnold Treasurer,
Fred A. Thompson.
Pawtucket Lodge, No. 1, Sons of Father
Matthew, met last evening and installed
one candidate. Four proposals for MEM
bership we're received. At the next meet
ing, to be held on Monday evening, the
installation of officers will take place, at
which time an entertainment will be pro-
yided and collation. served.
Blue Bell Lodge, Good TempTars, held an
interesting meeting at Clan Fraser Hall
last evening with good attendance. Chief
Templar Mrs. Mary A. jerks presided and
visitors were present from Home and New
Era lodges of Providence. One candidate
was initiated and the reports of the various
officers showed the order and Blue Bell
Lodge In particular to be In excellent con-
iition.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05

New York, Jan. 5.-According to DR..
Charles II. Parkhurst, the mind Of Ar
thur f. bennett, superintslden. Of the
Society for the Prevention Of Crime. Is
unbalanced, M. bennett" said DR..
Parkhurst, ''is undoubtedly suffering
fyom the effects OF overwork, loss of
sleep and worry over matters connected
with the society of which he is superin-
tendent. j believe however, that'a rest
OF few weeks will restore him to per-
feet health"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
20 808 .
HA1BURGS
EAAn nTc

Lot lie pieces cut out
edge, all ready to use, hand
some narrow edgings, SC yard.
Lot 2-l2 pieces wide
snowy styles, cut out edges,
ready to use, worth 15c and
zoe, at II l-2c yard.
Wool wadding, warmer than
cotton wadding, very soft and
nice, II l-2c sheet.
Wool comforter batting for
small and large beds; see it.
Cloaks at one-half price; no
matter what we lose, one-half
of original price buys one.
Finding every day some
small lots of all kinds of goods
that ought to turn into money;
look around the store these
days, you'll find just what you
want in some of them.
Germantown yarns, the good
kind, 10c skein.
What's left of the gentle
mems all linen handkerchiefs,
hemstitched, at II 1-2c each,
you ought to buy; they are
cheap.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
A Warning.

Mr.. Dodson, the English actor, recently
told a story about clergyman whom he
heard at a parish church In Kent The
clergyman was reading the notice for the
week and ended by saying, There will be
christening next Sunday at 1890" He
then slowly walked to tho pulpit. Sud.
denly turning toward the congregation, he
remarked In severe tones: "Remember,
Mrs. Tomlinson, said 1890. A year ago
YOU were late believe"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
The Place toIBuy Jeweiry.

who'is the one that would not travel the
distance OF from 200 10 800 yards IL they
thought they could save from o. to s5 on the
price OF n lady'ssor genrs::gold watch. sall
on McCanrey, the Jeweler, examiae his
stock, get his prices and see IL they are not
the lowestsin the:cityl pQlownprices scbring
quick sale 81 Intend. veemyt shares 6ort r
McCAFYRBr, Jeweler,
ais Main street
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05

"An little girls" said the caller.
should have some kind of light work for
.neir leisure hours OF course you do some.
thing In that way, Susies"
INIT"
That's especially nice So few children
knit nowadays Detroit Free Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05

Mrs. Wallace-I do believe that WON
an could wear her dresses almost to rags
before her husband would notice It,
Mrs. Ferry-That 10 pot the case with
Mr.. Ferry. He notices the dinginess of my
clothes before 4 do. can tell when I'm
getting shabby by his beginning to talk
about how scarce money is and how necos-
sary II will be for us to economize. Gin
cinnati Enquirsr.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
ITHREEBANKS
| SUSPEND.
Bank Examiner at St. PaBl
Kept Exceedingly Busy
These Days.
Cashier Cornelius of the Farmers
Bank of Baltimore
Suicides.
ACCOUNTS WERE 500, 600 SHORT.
lie Had Been Very Promiuent as a Local
Preacher-Hls Dead Body Was Fousd
Ia Pond.
ACCOUNTS WERE 500. 900 SHORT

ST. Paul, Jan. 5.-As a direct result
OF the closing of the Bank of Minnesota
two weeks ago, which created new dis
trust 1'among bank depositors and started
runs on a number of city banks that
J were reputed not to be as strong as de-
positors wished, three ST. Paul banks
the Germania, the Allemania and the
West Side, none of them national In.
stitutions, and all closely associated
| yesterday closed their doors, one being
| now in the hands of the state examiner
| and the others making assignments
During the time that has fnteryened
since the closing of the Bank of Mime
| sofa the Germania bank paid out S225 :
900 to frightened depositors, and early
yesterday the directors concluded that
they would stop the drain and made an
assignment to the cashier Peter NJ
Horst. The Allemania bank. which
like the Germania. had large clientape
among the Germans, and whose vice
president had formerly been president
or the Germania, then became the tar
get for as lively run as could be seen
during panic times anywhere. People
crowded about the doors and fairly
fought for place in the line before the
paying teller's window. The bank Off
cials realized fully what such a run
meant and promptly called on Bank
Examiner Kenyon to take possession
of the bank, and that official is now in
charge.
The West Side bank was small but
possibly stronger. 1t cleared through the
Allemania, and yesterday its clearings
were returned by the latter institution.
Following this there was decided run
inaugurated on the bank, and at 2
o'clock the bank officials closed the
doors and called meeting Of the direc- !
tors TO decide what action to take. /
Their decision was apparent late in the
afternoon. when they filed deed of as
signment to Charles F. Staples, the
president of the bank. Considerable
public money is tied up in the three in
stltutions, but there is an ample supply
for all immediate needs i'm the other
banks or the city. The assignment Of
the Germania and West Side banks has
brought up somewhat new question in
the banking laws of this state, and the
courts will be called on to settle II.
The state bank examiner doubts their
right to assign, holding that they should
have, under the law, turned over their
assets to him. The attorney general
intimates that he will bring action 20
test the matter as soon as the papers can
be prepared.
During the day numerous reports of
trouble among the other banks were
and few banks suffered runs
Of greater or less intensity, but the saw
lngs banks were protected by the law
that allows them to require 60 days'
notice before paying out deposits. and
the national banks are in strong con-
dition and have no fear of anything of
the sort.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
President Walker Dead.

Especial Dispatch TO the TRIBUNEl
Boston. Jan. 5. General Francis A.
Walker, President of the Massachusetts,
Institute Of Technology, and prominent
advocate Of bimetallism, died OF apoplexy
this morning at his home.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05

French paste" out Of which srtif,c,a
diamonds are made, Is a mixture of bes
glass and oxide Of lead
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK

Ladies' fine vica kid Boots,
in lace or button, all sizes,
worth $3 pair. Price this
week at $1.9S pair.
Ladies' fine dongola Boots,
in lace or button, three styles
OF toes, worth So. This week
$1.48.
Misses Dongola Kid Boots,
with heavy soles, sizes II to 2.
at CSC pair.
Child's Box Calf Shoes, sizes
9 to II, worth CSC pair, at Csc
pair.
Boys Shoes-We have about 100 pairs n,
Satin Oil Shoes, sizes from II to 10 Yor,h
el.25 pair, at SIC pair. ""''h
We have about 75 pair of mems fine sboos
worth $l.5o and $l.75 pair, TO close at asc nair'
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
RAD|kIN & CO0NEY.
LOW Prices!
Ought to make and retain trade Prices
lower and lower. Odd lots that vou ouoht
t Parlors, Pawtucket.

Veilings, all kinds.
Rainy weather for umbrellas
at 59c and Mackintoshes, ladies,
at $3.98.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
ELy BRoTurRs.

=" W II'H ~ NtW York DIV,
friend advised me Ia try Eiy's cream
Balm and after using u six weeks I believe
myself CURED of cafaTf6. nc i- inost val.
liable remcdy.-Joseph stewart, G2l GRAD
Ayenuc, 1rooklyn, NY.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
How Is This OHer1

ON receipt OF ten cents, cash or stamps. q
generous sample VIII be mailed of the most
Cream Balm) sufficient 10 denons,r.,e a..
great merit Full size JOc
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
MEMS FURNISHINGS. .

We have about IL dozen mems au No.,
Cardigan Jackets, I'm Brown. nlua w,oi wW,ooi
ana Grey, Black worth s1.6s each. we arr,
overloaded on these goods and must closo
each. ' "'cs AT scc
hen,s blue Flannel Shirts all wool. fpu
sizes, sizes, VIII sell themthis week nj 9sc eachi
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05
Holiday Goods /!
Standard BOOt&ShOeCO

Gents Harvard Ties, velvet and imitation
alligator Slippers, ,45c, Soc, 75c, 85c, q.
Gents fine leather Slippers In all STYLES.
5Oc, Csc, 75c, 81 and SIPS.
Nice Present-Stylish Slippers, in pat
ent leather, dongola and velvet, for ladies
and gents, all sizes, 75c.
Boys Slippers, in velvet and fine leather,
all styles, rs, S5, 80, 60 and 75c.
A nice lace, button or congress Shoe for
ladies' or gents wear, 81, sl.25, $3.50 to q.
LadiesIbeaver lined House Shoes, 85c
and 70.
Ladies' fine glove kid lace and congress,
solid comfort, 81.
See our Overgaiters, lambs wool Soles,
anu all kinds of Rubber Footwear.
Also see the. cute little Rubber Boots flor
the Children, at the
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-05

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The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-20
SOCIETY.


| berger. In the evening reception and
ball was given, which was one of the
! most enjoyable social events at the
| agency. About 60 couples were present.
! The music was furnished by Professor
| Smileys orchestra and the artistic pro-
| gramme was arranged by Messrs. ID. f..
Hagerty. w. Il. Hagerty and Myron
| Burd. AT midnight a banquet was
served and shortly afterwards the party
| broke up. Mr.. and Mrs. Burd are at
| home on the South Fork of Milk river.
The groom was born and reared here
| at Choteau, his father being the late S.
| c. Burd. lie is now u years of age and
| comes into a goodly portion of his
| fathers estate Since his fathers death
he has made his home upon the reser-
walton. managing the stock that run
upon the Milk river range. He is an
Industrious. frugal young man, and is
most admired for his manly qualities
Mrs. Burd was raised in Northern
Montana. She is Is years of age and a
daughter of the late Scott Wetzel and
her mother, who attended her at the
ceremony. There is no more popular
young lady in society in that section
and other parts of the state, where, on
various occasions. she has been a guest
Her school girl days were spent in Great
Falls. where she has friends by the
score. A few years ago she went East
There she graduated and returned
beautiful and accomplished woman
Mr.. and Mrs w. +. Kester left this
evening for visit to Chicago and other
points in Illinois. While absent they
Will visit their parents and return to
this citytEome time after the holidays.
Mrs. Larry Neihart of Nehart is visit
ing her friends in this city, and will re-
main here for a few days
DIR. {. j. B. Stephens and wife are in
Neihart, partly on pleasure bent and
partly on professional business. They
will return the middle or this week.
DR.. and Mrs. Morrow of Sand Coulee
were in the city for few hours to-day.
DR. and Mrs. Arthur Moreau of San
Coulee were in the city to-day. The
doctor is the newly appointed company
physician at the coal camp.
Mr. and Mrs George Croft. having set
tied up with the insurance companies
for the recent loss on their building at
Belt have moved into the city and will
make ii their residence at least through
the winter.
j. III. Smart. travelling auditor of the
Great Northern Express company, was
in the city yesterday on an official visit.
The friends of Judge Mels Helsing of
Sand Coulee will be pleased to learn
that he has sufficiently recovered from
his recent severe illness as to be able
TO get about a little.
w. w. Gildroy, clerk Of the Sand Cou-
lee school board. was in the city to-day
and says that he has resigned that po-
sition and is on his way to Tyler, Mimi,
where he will reside in the future.