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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
The Big FELLOW GETS GAY
JOHNL. SA Us HE WILL CHALLENGE
THE WINNER OF BIG FiOHT.
Ready TO Meet Either Corbett or Fitz and Feels
Sure That lie Can BE the Old John L. Again.

NEW YORK, March 8, 1897. The World
prints an interview with John l.. Sullivan
at the Lyric Theatre, in Hoboken, last
night. The ex-champion is quoted as
saying:
81 am going to challenge the winner of
the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons fight, and will
meet him for any amount he wants to
name.
81 never felt better in my life. l haven't
had drink in four months, and Pve been
taking care of myself. l have lost 25
pounds, and by training can take off 30
pounds more without any trouble. l
think there is one more fight in me.
"I'm not doing this for newspaper ad-
vertising. Pm going back into the ring
again because feel snre i can get back
where / was, and be the Did John l..
again.n
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
INAUGURAL SUPPER.

Tower Relief Corps ioid successful Enter
tainn,ent at Grand Army Hall. o % N
An inaugural supper and sale was held
last evening by the members OF the Tower
Relief Corps at Grand Army Hall, Ex-
change street. Nearly 200 people patron
lied the supper, and snug sum was
realized from the affair.
The following ladies presided Mt the
various tables where fancy articles were
sold: Mrs. Annie Chandler, Mrs. Mary
Hekry, Mrs. Annie Hawkins and Mrs.
Angie Earle. The arrangement of the
affair wns In charge OF Mrs. Annie Chand-
Ter and Mrs. Mabel Carr.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
ACTION FOR DAMAGES.

Former Employc of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company Seeks Redress.
Thomas McGuinness has begun an ac-
tion against the Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance Company to recover damages for time
lost by him caused by report circulated
by the company to the effect that he was
In arrears to the company. Later the
company found mistake had been made,
and that lac did not owe the company
any money. AS 1t was two years before
the error was discovered, McGunness
claims damages for the time Inc was unable
to secure employment
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
Cases In COURT.
Suit Against the Town Of
Cumberland Still Pending
Ex-Mayor Tiepke's Case Against
the Times Assigned For Trial.
Will BE Heard Next Friday-Other Court
Events of Interest to Pawtucket People.

Considerable business came before the
courts in Providence this morning, and
the following Is a brief summary of the
cises disposed Of
ceny from the person on Saturday night
on Pine street. He was found not guilty
and discharged.
William Maloney, who made three at
tempts to shoot Officer Mahoney of the
Providence force last night was arraigned
on three charges this morning and the
hearing resulted as follows: Held for
trial on the charge of assault on Edward
Simpson. Held in bonds of $500 for the
assault on officer Mahoney and fined $40
and costs for carrying concealed weapons.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
DEATHS HARVEST.

Edward Garry of the Easr Side Died This
morning.
Edward Carry, one of the most widely
known residents of the East Side, died
this morning after a long and painful
sickness. Mr.. Carry was boss blacksmith
at the Dunnell Print Works for the past
twenty-three years. Formerly Mr.. Carry
held a like position for the Lonsdale Com
pany and resigned to accept the one at
Dunnells.
Few men on the East Side held suchl a
high place i'm the confidence and esteem
of his acauaintances. The deceased leaves
n family OF six children, the majority Of
whom are adults. The funeral will be
held Sunday afternoon from his home,
corner of Arch avenue and Pond street. IT
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
DISLOCATED HER HIP.

Mrs, Margaret Kelly of East Street Meets
With ~ Severe Accident.
Mrs. Margaret Kelly of East street,
Pleasant View, met with painful accident
last evening while attending to her house,
hold duties. She was about TO place pail
upon the ground, and thinking she was on
the lower step lost her balance. DIR. Fuller
was summoned and found that the right
hip was dislocated. Mrs. Kelly is an elderly
lady, and her age will add somew hat to the
seriousness of the accident.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
had Shot Rosebery.

They fell this story of Lord Rosebcry,
who is very bad shot: Not long ago no
vas on tho Scotch moors, and, having un-
successfully fired ut covcy of birds that
osu not moro than 20 yards ahead, he ex-
laimed 1T is strange that none of them
ELL. I'm positive that some of them must
lavc been struck" II dinna doot, re-
|urncd the keeper, with the usual freedom
his class, "that they were struck wi as.
Punishment at gettin Of sac easy"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT.

A Novel Entertainment tn be Given For
Benefit of Tower Post.
A meeting of the committee appointed
by Tower Post, G. A. r., to arrange for the
famale minstrel entertainment it is pro-
posed to give during the latter part of the
month, for the benefit of the relief fund of
the Post, was held yesterday afternoon.
After the consideration of various details,
the following committees were appointed: !:
Advertising s. Binford, Philo f..
Thayer and Edward p. Tobie. To secure
talent-Albert &. White, Charles. +. Per-
year and Il. Eugene Barker.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
There Il a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed i'm all the gro.
Gerry stores n new preparation called GRAIN
O, made of pure grains, that takes the place
of coffee. The most delicate stomach re-
ceivcs il without distress, and but few can
tell il from coffee. II does not cost over =
as much as much. Children may drink 10
with great benefit. l5c and 2jc per package
Try Il. Ask for GRAIN.O. ---
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

Mr.. Charles Carman, from Petersburg,
ILL.,, writes: 81 Know Salvation Oil to be
a very good remedy for neuralgia, rheu-
matsm, burns, toothache and cuts. We
are never without it."
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

But worth a dollar vial. This is the
testimony of hundreds who use DIR. Ag-
news Liver Pills-Thcy are so sure, so
pure, so pleasant and easy acting. The dc.
mand for this popular Liver Regulator Is
SO great 1t Is taxing the makers to keep up
with IL.
Sold by w. l.. Wood, Trinity square,
Fisk & Co., 21S Main street.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

The case of Seymour Anderson against
the town of Cumberland still occupies the
attention of the Court of Common Pleas.
The testimony introduced by the defence
this morning was intended to show that
the wagon was driven out of the travelled
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

He declares 1t to be the "best remedy for
cough and Group" Mr.. ID. Il. Good,
Columbia, Tenn, writes: al keep DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup in the house all the time.
1t is the best remedy for cough and Group
ever used"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

John Gage, the wcll.known salesman, lately
with the Boston furniture Company, desires
his customers To know that hereafter he can
be at their service nj McCaughcy n Co.'S.
g,-aj.g7 90 l0i los loo North Main street, Paw
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05
MYSTIC Beautifying Complexion PMS

Render the skin soft, smooth, transparent
and rosy They cure Pimplcs, Boils, Black
heads, Roughness, Redness and unsightly
eruptions which so disiigure the face. They
bleach out Bile Stains, Liver Spots, Blotchcs
and Cloudiness of the skin. They transform
"A rough, scaly, sallow complexion into one
of beauty and nttractiveness. They are
harmless rs milk. Sold by w. l.. Wood,
druggist, 2S5 Main St. Pawtucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

Thomas Dolan, who recently broke int
Flint's store, was held in bonds of $1,000 TO
trial before the Grand Jury.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

The case of Henry f. Tiepke of Paw
tucket against the Evening Times for Iii bel
was set down for trial ON March II.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

Have you tried III. VI. Mason's new 10 cent
cigar, The knights OF Columbus"
LEWIS 4 CURRY, Distributors.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

William Dukes, who assaulted John
Conway, was held in $1,000 bonds for APP
pearance before the Grand Jury.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-05

Our oft repeated assertion that THR
EVENING TRIBUNE is the fastest
growing paper in the city IL verifiea
by figures. ..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

the hall few minutes before 1O:4O
in order 10 catch the southwest train
on the Rock Island road at that time
for Leavenwcrth, Kas., where they
arc 10 speak this afternoon at the
great log rolling Of the Woodmen OF
the Northeastern Kansas Log Rolling
association. When the doors of the
banquet hall were thrown open Pc.
tersen's orchestra, stationed in the
ordinary. struck up n march and tho
honorary guests entered and pro-
ceedod TO the table Of honor In the
south end OF the room In thu
following order: Head Consul W.
n. Northcott. escorted by President
oi the Evening William McEniry;
Director A. X. Talbot escorted by
Mayor +. j. Medill. Jr; Gen. Attorney
j. u. johnson. escorted by Eon vii
liam Jackson Head C.crk G. W.
Hawes, escorted by Postmaster T. II
Thomas; Director NJ. Quackenbush.
escorted by NJ. NJ. Sturgeon; Drec
tor j. y. Roec,. escorted bv AID. W.
G. Maucker; E.rector J. W. White,
escorted by S. s. Dsvis; D,recsoc
Benjamin Smith. escorted by eS-
Mayor Is. r. Knox; Hesi Adviser II.
Horne. escorted by Louis Kohn; E j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15
Assorted Cake
Ice Cream.
Fruit.
Cigars
FLOW OF O4AroaY ReGINs.
Mutual Expressions Of Satisfaction and
8ood VIII Made.

Mutual Expressions Of Batisfaction and
Good VIII Made.
Hon. William McEniry, the toast
master, uncorked :he oratory. In
the course Of ,emsIks be said the
occasion W. sne on which the citi-
zens Of Rock Island might we'll re-
joice. IL was also An occasion on
which the Modern Woodmen might
vol rejoice, aud that the citi-
zens of this great state Of Illinois
mignt well rejoice, since the law had
demonstrated itself as being su-
preme, and what will rule in the
great state Of Illinois. The Modern
Woodmen is Il creature Of Illinois,
having received its corporate power
from this y Ell. state. aad he could
say as a mem Der of the order. that
the creature is not ashamed OF the
creator. When it became necessary
that the will of the order should be
carriet out. the state OF Illinois
came forward with its legislative,
Judicial aud executive branches. to
'oy"s> the mandates Of the order.
whose headquarters are now safely
launched in city which will cher
ish and protect them. Me. McEuiry
then introduced Mayor T. J..
Mefiil, Jr., who delivered the address
OF welcome, speaking as follows:
Tho mayors Adcrsse.
Mr. Chairman. Gentlemen Of The
Board Of Directors Of the Modern
Woodmen OF America and to all OF
our Brother Woodmen: l realize
that l am hardly equal to the occa.
sion of standing before you this
night to extend TO you the royal
welcome TO This city, which every
citizen OF Rock Island desires YOU
TO have.
To convey to yoa in full, gentle.
men. the expressions Of gratitude
and the kindly feeling OF our citi.
zens would require much more
able tongue than mine. Our peo.
pie feel iabilant not only for the
reason that tie headquarters Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

another time.
II was midnight. Toastmaster
McEuiry arose and announced that
the bspqaet was at an end. As the
guests departed they Joined In sing
ing "Auld Lang Syne."
The speeches were intersperscd
with selections By the II. O. quartet.
9. J. Collins and Petersen's orchestra.
The complete list Of those who en-
joyed the occasion 10 appended:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

to draw the mantle of forgiveness
over all they had to do In the strug-
gle, and so far as the enthusiastic
approval and assistance given by the
people Of Rock Island. Moline and
across the river at Davenport, IL
would be impossible for his words to
add to the glory acquired. As Shakes
peare says: 1T would be almos. like
attempting TO gid refined gold or
paint the lily" Mr.. johnson here
took occasion to return his heartfelt
thanks to the business men and all
the people of Rock Island for the
enthusiastic support given him
at every turn. Four months ago,
he said, he came here practically q
stranger. yet in SO short "A time he
has come to feel that in almost every
man in Rock Island he has friend.
He had no words to express the ap-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15
Citizens of Rock Island Show Welcoming Spirit
to NJ. W. A. Officers
LAST NIGHTS BANQUET AT HARPER HOUSE.
The Spread and the Addresses by Mayor Med Head Con.
sui Northcott and Others-A Happy Event

Citisens Of Rock Island showed
their kindly feeling and welcoming
spirit toward the head officers of the
Modern Woodmen order at the
Harper last night, through COM
piimentary banquet which proved in
the highest sense feast Of reason
and flow OF soul. The sentiment
OF the community found expression
through the arrangements made by
the committees on removal OF the
local Woodmen camps and the citi-
zens who through their invitation
have been jointly associated in their
endeavors. Manager McHugh had
taken particular pains and exercised
admirable taste in tho decoration OF
the hotel lobby and dining hall.
The banquet was set for $50, the
hour being thus teed in order to nd-
init " tho addresses OF Head Cousal
Notthcott and General At.ornov
johnson. who were obliged to leave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

Adonis looking boy who had been
warned by his father not TO 60 into
the horses stall without first speak
ing TO the animal. He disobeyed.
He got kicked. his face being badly
disGgured. He asked the doctor ai-
ter his wounds were dressed. il he
would look as we'll ss before. He
was told that he would not. but that
he would have deal more sense In
the future. That Is Fultcn'e posi-
tion now.
Director Benjamin Smith. on
being called upon for o speech.
told about remark his lit
tie son recently made. when on be-
ing told by his mother that his chick
ems had gone to roost "if they were
all ROSTERS Mr.. Smith said the
people present belonged where the
chickens were, as the hour was grow
log late. In conclusion he thanked
the people OF Rock Island and assur-
ed them wherever he had been Wood
men were satisfied with the removal
from Fulton TO Rock Island.
+. q. Van Calder, editor OF the
Modern Woodman. Was called upon.
He said nothing would give him
more pleasure than when on the
next issue OF the orders paper, he
would have inserted at the top Of the
editorial column: "Send your mail
hereafter 30 Rock Island instead :
Fulton" he said when he used Il,
go to Fulton. his family always nd
monished him TO write before he
reached the Wh.teside village. 20
they would know he was safe. MIR.
Van Calder said he had just receiy ed
a letter from his little daughter.
Among other things. she said:
baby Is growing fast and getting
moro sense. Hoping you are doing
the same. etc." Mr.. Van Calder
concluded by saying he would post
pone the delivery Of speech until
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

probation OF the kindness all had ex-
tended to him here. He realized
whom he heard Of the pleasant things
said OF him personally il was largely
due to the enthusiasm and interest
felt in the mission in which he was
engaged. and ne begged to give as
surance that he had not taken every
nice thing said about him personally,
but regarded them ali from the
standpoint, more perhaps, in the
mission in which he was engaged,
than MIN individually. IL conclu-
clusion Mr. Johnson said that if he
coald il the future, while the order
Is among us, and while he WAS con-
nected with it, do aught to strength
en- the bonds which are forged be-
tween Rock Island ard the Modern
Woodmen order, he would feel that
then in some small degree he will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

Of the order that SO gratihed 10000
OF our coun.rymen as whom the news
went over the wires stating tha! the
records were out OF Fulton and
en- route to Rock Island A man
treated as the Woodmen officers h.ve
been treated by Rock Island, y no
would not be satisfied, concluded Mr..
Talbot, would not be content
with seat on the right side
Of the throne. To know that the
order is safe among its friends. Is q
satisfaction which everyone inter-
ested teels in the highest degree.
The battle cry Of the Modern Wood
men Of America is Home, Sweet
Home" We are here and satisfied.
Other Directors spsas.
There we're calls for Director
j. w. White. He said when
he was reading story re-
Gently IL recalled to him some OF
the trials and tribulations which the
Woodmen order experienced in his
county Of Whiteside. Not all OF the
people Of Whiteside county are in
Fulton. There are probably 1.20O
loyal Woodmen in that county which
are loyal and always have been to the
DEGREES Of that order. The conten-
tion has not impeded the growth OF
the Woodmen, although il has been
unpleasant and has subjected the Of
ficers to many criticisms. some Of
them unjust. But IL is as an end.
There Is suit still pending, but in
functions, how many they may be,
will not injure the order. The
Woodmen home il among its friends.
The coming Of the order and Its aux
Hilary. the Royal Neighbors. means .
great acquisition to Rock Island and
We must at least appreciate and recog-
nize the efforts OF the people Of Fal-
ton in trying to hold on TO q good
thing. though we may not uphold
their methods.
Director Il. Qusckenbush was
next called for. He said be felt like
Mark Iva. when he said he had a
giant intellect for making o speech,
but didn't have it with him. The
desire OF Fulton to hold the Wood
men Offices reminded him OF IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

course to pursue-call for the aid Of
the troops, and but for their prompt
arrival, Gen. Reece stated, Rock Isl
and would not have the pleasure Of
banquetting Lieut.. Gov. Northcott.
The general said he had been on the
battle field, had faced bullets and
bayonets, bat he could not recall q
time when he stood before o more
blood-thirsty mob than that by which
he WAS surrounded at Fulton on the
night Of Sept. SO. In occlusion the
speater thanked the people OF Rock
Island for their kind reception.
The Orders sstisfocsiop.''
Hon. A. r. Talbot WAS the next
speaker. His toast was The Or
der's Satisfaction" .Mr. Chairman
and gentlemen of the jury" he be-
gan. Il believe you have heard the
arguments fully laid before You and
are ready to reach verdict" Then
he told a story. Recently . man
died in a nearby village. When he
reached his destiny and noted
the familiarity OF the surround
ings, he remarked. why, this
is not heaven" An imp, who
was shoveling coal. replied: mo.
this is nos heaven; this 10
that other place" Mr.. Talbot then
told Of his visits at Fulton In the ca.
pacity Of director and how he was
watched and bounded by deputies.
When he returned home to Nebraska
his friends would ask him how he
was getting along In the Woodmen
case. He would answer them
like the old farmer did: 81 am max
ing my living jumping sideways"
He said the ball game WAS over.
j. &. johnson had served behind the
bat, and William Jackson officiated
ss short stop. Not q Fultonite
touched first. They all famed out.
Now we are satisfied. There never
has been a thing done In the history
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

tor +. o. Van Calder, Of the Modern
Woodman, and +. s. Talbot, brother
OF Director Talbot. The other guests
followed, taking seats about the
tables which had been arranged
running lengthwise the entire length
of the hall. When all had been
seated, the feast WAS served, which
proved one of Manager McHugh' g
best. and which won him the praise
on all sides that 1t merited. The
dinner bills, which were embellished
with cut OF the proposed Wood
mems home in Rock Island, pro-
vided Tor the following:
New York Counts.
Sailed Almonds.
Boullon.
Spanish Olives. Celery.
Roast Tcnderloin OF Beef Mushroom Sauce.
Mashed POTATOES. French Peas.
Roast Msllard Duck. Apple Sauce.
Claret
Chicken Salad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

CortIuued on Third page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

chine. 1t Is true. they told us in
derision that when we got legal
right to move our head Office out Of
that city, they would give US ban
quet. He understood they gave Gov.
Northcott and Gen. Reece q banquet,
but he heard it only consisted of
potatoes and eggs. He really
thought the less said Of some of the
features OF the Woodmen removal
trouble the better we will all be off.
so far as the action taken by our
friends up the river is concerned.
He really thought it would be charity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

Modern Woodmen are permanently
located here. but from the fact that
justice has prevailed aud the majes.
ty Of the law, honestly administered,
has been upheld.
The history of this long drawn ont
conflict, with its many dangers and
vexations. is familiar to you sll. The
many insults and injuries which you
have been subjected to are known to
us. II is not my province to recoun,
them this evening, but to extend to
you one and all that welcome which
comes from q law abiding and sym
pathetic people.
We rejoice with you in your sue
cess and honor you for your courage
and loyalty for having. in the face Of
the most adverse circumstances, car
ried to successful termination
the thrice expressed will Of your ns-
sional convention.
We trust that you will never have
occasion to regret the selection Of
our city for your permanent home.
We believe that when you become
acquainted with our people you will
like them, and we are sure they will
like you. We know they are inter-
ested in Woodcraft and will help you
and maintain you in the upbui ding
Of this great order. which you have
the houor to represent. While our
reception to you may not be as warm
and demonstrative as was your part
ing with the city you SO lately have
left, you pardon me il l assume to
inform you that orr welcome comes
from the heart and not the head.
II it should come to pass that in
the multiplied volume Of your bust
ness our city may not be able to
afford the convenienoes that your
great order may demand, and it shall
De decroed by your head camp that
you desire to move elsewhere, before
our city is turned over to a mob OF
Is citizens to prevent your removal,
where riot runs wild and law Is de-
throned, may her banner be trailed
into the dust and her fair name be
blotted off the map OF our great state
OF Illinois. Gentlemen, again l well
come you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

Chicken Salad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15
address or MAJ. @. ". HAYES.

Responds to the oas., :. The q arowth of the
Orfrr."
Maj. C. ". Hawes responded to
the toast. 1.-The Growth Of the Or.
der" He was greeted By round af-
ter round Of applause. which lasted
fully u moment. Fellow citizens"
he said, Il realize tonight, IS never
did bsiore th,t life without friends
is not worth the living. Tho trsnsi-
tion from q desert to fertile plains is
not grester than the chsnge l havs
experianceiin the past 70 days"
He said he came 10 express his ap-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-15

have deserved all of TIE kindnesses
he had received here during the
presen. year