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The herald., 1897-01-04
HOMESTEADERS ANXIOUS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. S-A special to
the Republic from Perry, o. r., says:
News received here from Washington
is that Secretary Francis has reversed
ex-Secretary's Smiths decision relative
to claim holders who made runs for the
Indian reservation to the Cherokee strip
in September, 1893. The report has
caused considerable excitement and hun
dreds of contests before the land office
will result. Several hundred persons
are affected. Smith held that persons
who obtained claims by running from
Creek, Otoe. Usage and Ponca Indian
country were disqualified and Secretary
Francis decides that they are qualified.
The herald., 1897-01-04
THEY WE'RE SHY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. s.-The Sc
cret marriage of Miss Emma Spreckels,
only daughter of Claus Spreckels, the
millionaire, to Thomas Watson
last Wednesday, has caused a sensation
here. Mr.. Watson is an Englshman, a
widower about 55 years OLD His wife
is about 23. Mrs. Watson has always
been the favorite child of Claus Spreck-
els, the sugar king, and has already
come into possession of about two mil
lion dollars worth of property settled
upon her by her father Mr.. and Mrs
Watson, in speaking of the secrecy at
tending their marriage, say it was due
to a desire to avoid notoriety and the
Wedding
The herald., 1897-01-04
A SINGERS SUICIDE

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.-Miss ITadley.
a daughter of an undertaken at Roches-
ter N. Y, committed suicide at Belle
Curries place on Broadway. She was
known here as Belle Howard Morgan,
and while with Weber and Fields vaud-
eville comany as Belle Weber She was
addicted to morphine and took an over
dose after being out with Billy Becker
all night until a. m. Becker is very
wealthy and wanted to marry her, but
she said she was not fit to marry him.
She left letters to her mother and others
and then took the drug. She was highly
educated and ranked high In song and
dance specialties. but her appetite for
morphine caused her to close her engage
ments,
The herald., 1897-01-04
TEMPERANCE IN KANSAS

TOPEKA, Kas., Jan. At is current
ly reported that the leading Prohibition
lists and temperance workers of Kansas
have decided to ask the legislature this
winter to pass a law establishing the
state liquor dispensary in Kansas. Many
assert this is the only method by which
they can ever hope to crush the drug
store system of saloons and joints. Ths
matter will be brought before the state
Prohibition convention to- be held here
January 18th and 18th, and, it is said
will be. officially Endorsed and a legisle
tive committee appointed to steer the bill
through the legislature
The herald., 1897-01-04

be adopted. Tho attractive idea of free
homes for the people was all very well
while the government had acquired lands
for political and territorial reasons
which It could donate to them. The pur-
chase of 100 acres and the donation of
the same to citizen is entirely another
thing and can be justified, In the opin-
ion of the undersigned. upon no consid-
GRAFTON Of public policy or governmental
duty As well might the government be
called upon to buy lands from individual
owners and donate them as free homes
for settlers as to be called upon to buy
lands from tho Indians for such pur-
poses"
The herald., 1897-01-04
THE BRAZILIAN DEBT

LONDON. Jan. 3.-The Brazilian
treasury delegate writes to the Times
with reference TO the sale last Thursday
at Hamburg of 81 900 bags of Brazilian
coffee. which, it was reported, We're be-
lieved to be a consignment of the Brazil
ian government to the Rothschilds, of
in lieu of bills to pay the inter-
est on the Brazilian debt. The treasury
delegate writes that the Rothschilds al
ready have sufficient funds to pay for
the coupons on the external debt.
The herald., 1897-01-04
MINERS WAGES CUT

MASSILION, o., Jan. 3-Notices have
been posted at all the mines in the Mas
sillion district of a reduction in the price
of pick mining from 81 cents to- 81 cents
per ton. The notice says a rate of 60
cents has been agreed upon in Pennsyl-
vania under the long established system
whereby the Ohio rate is cents less
than the rate of the Pittsburg district
therefore the 81 cent rate will be made
under existing conditions. About 200O
men are now out but 1t is thought they
will resume work and continue until
after the joint meeting of operato and
miners at Columbus, January 18th.
The herald., 1897-01-04
NO BOOM COMING

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The financial arti-
Gle in the Times expresses the opinion
that the feeling on the stock exchange
that another period or cheap money and
booming prices is coming is not justified
"There may he short periods of cheap
ness" says the Times, but unless thre
is some unforeseen change in the whole
situation, money will tend to be compar-
atively scarce Tor the while year"
The herald., 1897-01-04
PHILIP ELKINS DEAD

WHEELING, w. Va, Jan. s-Philip
Duncan Elkins. father Of United States
Senator Elkins. died this afternoon at
the senator's residence at EllSins. this
state, aged 67 years. The deceased was
a colonel in the confederate army and a
Democrat. He was born in Fauuuier
county, Va, July 4, 1909. He was mar
ried in 1910 to Sarah Pickett Wethers.
He leaves two sons, Senator Elkins of
West Virginia, and Samuel Hobbs Ell
kins Of Columbia Mo.
The herald., 1897-01-04
SHERIFF NICHOLS DEAD.
PREsCOTT Ariz Ian g..

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Jan. 3-James
Nichols. deputy sheriff at Leadville
during the troublous times Of the early
history of that camp. and later sheriff
of Cochise county. Arizona, was found
dead in bed this morning. He has been
engaged III mining at Chaparral ~
'ome time. and came to Prescott on New
Years day for medical attendance. He
was abls to be around yestsrday, and
The herald., 1897-01-04
BITTER Blizzard
AND IEADEN FOG
Make Creary Days for the
Eastern Denizens
TIE CYCLONE IN The SOUTHWEST
Proves Less Dreadful Than at
First Was Feared
FEW FATALITIES OCCURRED
But Suffering Results From the p%
s!ruciion Of Dwellings
Much Damage Caused by Water Which
Flooded the Streets t3
A Dense Fog Along the Atlantic Coast
Puts an Embargo on Ocean Travel
and Stops New York
FEW FATALITIES OCCURRED
But Suffering Results From the DA
s!ruciion Of Dwellings
Much Damage Caused by Water Which
Flooded the Streets ts9
A Dense Fog Along the Atlantic Coast
Puts an Embargo on Ocean Travel
and Stops New York
Street Cars.
Associated Press Special wiss

AkSOCIhteu FTerH 6ptClAI WIN
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 2.-Ths storm
which began here Saturday morning stu
RACES nnabated There has not hesa
much snow as yet nor is the tenn mperaturs
very low, but the high wind has driven
the light snow into deep drifts wherever
obstruction was offered. Only two and
half inches Of snow have fallen hereA
From all over the state and South
Dakota come reports of snow and high
winds. Telegraph and train seTvio~
is impeded to a considerable extent. The
worst trouble experienced by the rail-
roads is with snowdrifts In the yards.
The herald., 1897-01-04
A CoNGREssMAN's DEATH

BEAVER FALLS. Pa. Jan. s.-Today
news was received here that Hon. j. j
Davidson of Beaver, lhe well known Re
publican congressman -elect for this, the
Twenty-fifth district, had died last night
at Phoenix, Ariz.. where he had gone In
the hope of improving his health. The
remains will be brought to Beaver for
interment
The herald., 1897-01-04

his illness was not considered danger
Gus. He retired last night with no
alarming symptoms, but when his phy-
sician called this morning he found him
dead. He was shot in half dozen diff
ferent places during his official career,
one wound through the lungs giving
special trouble. He had wealthy rela
tives in Kansas and Massachusetts.
The herald., 1897-01-04
At the Theaters-Page 4.
Sports of the day-PaGe l.

Monthly weather report-Page
Yesterday at the Churches-Page
Archdeacon Webbers mission at ST.
PauPs-Page s.
Man as a habituai liar; perJured testi-
mony in court-Page 5.
The new mayor and council to take
possession of the city hall today-Page 3.
That wonderful Woodbury. yarn-Page s.
Distinguished Georgians to arrive today
Page g.
The herald., 1897-01-04

Southern California Specials-The Glen
Pasadena. Lowest temperature at Riv-
erside 80 degrees. IA murdercus hobo at
Santa Ana. News from San Diego, San
Pedro, Pomona, San Bernardino, Escon-
dido and Anaheim-Page I.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
IS NOT A TRUSH.
Thread Manufacturers Meet
and Organize.
Known as American Spool Cotton
Manufacturers Association.
New England Thread Company of Pawtucket
Represented at the Meeting in New York.

The American Spool Cotton Manufactu-
rers' Association was formed in New York
yesterday. Its objects are ''to foster trade
and commerce, particularly with regard to
spool cotton manufactured by American
concerns; to protect the manufacturers
from unjust and unfair and unlawful ex-
actions, and unfair legisation; to pro-
more and encourage fair and honorable
competition, reform abuses, and generally
to produce an enlarged, harmonious and
friendly intercourse"
The meeting lasted for several hours,
and these officers were elected: Presi
dent, r. c. Kerr; Vice Presidents, l.. r.
Hopkins and William Clark; Treasurer,
T. M. Ives; Secretary, III. G. Armitage;
Executive Committee, II. M. Ives, Alex
ander King, ii. Lyman, l. c. Davis and
Adrian Foote.
The statement is made that the associa-
tion could not in any way be regarded as a
trust or monopoly. He thought the new
organization would do much toward max
ing more harmonious the relations betweea
domestic manufacturers.
The New England Thread Company OF
Pawtucket was represented at the meeting
by Mr.. Henry A. Warburton.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Daniel P. Church Of TivertOn
Was Nominated For
Governor Today.
Large Assembly Was Presided
Over by Ex-MayOr Greene
of WOOnsOcket.
DR.. OARVIN MAKES AN ADDRESS.
The Campaign VIII Be Waged on State Is.
sues-Nom nations Made and Platform
Adopted By the Socialist Labor.

The Democratic State Convention opened
its session In Providence this morning,
and many prominent politicians from diff
ferent parts of the State were present to
assist in the nomination of a ticket for
general State officers.
There was large assembly in Music
Hall this morning when the session was
called to order. Ex-Mayor Greene of
Woonsocket was appointed chairman, and
j. +. Conley of Warren secretary.
The following nominations were placed
before the convention by Richard b. Com
stock Of Providence:
For Governor, Daniel y. Church of
Tiverton; Lieutenant Governor, Fayette
Bartlett of Burrilville.
Secretary of State, Miles A. McNamee of
Providence; Attorney General, George p.
Brown OF Providenee; General Treasurer,
Edmund Walter of South Kingston.
The remarks on the platform presented
by DIR. Garvin of Cumberland were listened
to with deep attention. The speaker de-
nounced the methods of the recent Legis
lature, and hoped for better things in the
near future. DIR. Garvin was afterwards
appointed member of the Committee on
Resolutions.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
ROBBERY WAS COMMITTED
DANIEL e. CARNEY THE VICTIM OF
A HOLD UP IN SLACK'S LANE.
Tie Was Relieved of His Pension Money
Amounting to SIS By Three Men.

Providence has had for the past few
weeks corner on highway robberies, but
the fact that Providence is not the only
city in this small State that can enjoy this
privilege is apparent from the action OF
three members OF the light fingered gentry
on Monday evening.
Daniel T.. Carney is veteran of the late
war, having served with credit i'm the 18th.
Connecticut Infantry. After the war he
removed to Rhode Island, where he has
since resided.
Mr.. Carney draws a pension from the
government, which he receives in install
ments of $1S each quarter.
On Monday afternoon the check for the
pension money was received by Mr.. Car
ney, and after spending the evening
among some of his old comrades, Mr.. Car
ney left for his boarding place on Ever
green street.
This was about 10:45, and on his way
home the veteran decided to pass through
Slack's lane, an alleyway running from
Main street to Broadway. When about
half way through the passageway Carney
was set upon by three men. AS they closed
I'm upon him one OF them made the remark
that ''this fellow got his pension today"
Carney was showed in the gutter, and
when he got away from the gang found
that he was short the s15 which remained
of his pension money.
When the footpads accosted him he was
thrown In the gutter, and it was not untiI
after they made their escape that Carney
discovered his loss. The matter had not
been reported to the police up to noon
today.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
BRAN HEARS HIS DOOM.
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED ON
FRIDAY, JUNE rs.
He Weeps When the FatefuI Words Are Pro.
nounced-Declares Himself Guiltless.

Boston. March l0.-Sentence OF death
was passed yesterday afternoon on
Thomas M. Bran. mate of the Herbert
Fuller, for the murder OF the captain of
ihe barkentine. Charles l. Nash, on the
nigh seas last July and the time of exc
cution was fixed for June Is next.
After the sentence had been pro-
hounced Bran said solemnly: I'm the
presence OF Almighty God, declare that
j am innocent OF this crime. God knows
II, and Will protect me-"
The crowd that assembled to hear the
tast words Of Judges Colt and Webb in
this remarkable case was probably the
Jhtgest at any time during the trial, NJ [
only hlling the room and corridors of the
United states circuit court. but the
lower nails. Although it was composed
OF many women. II was a noisy and tur-
buient one, requiring the utmost efforts
on the part Of the officers to maintain
even a sembiance OF quiet.
Then came an order to drive down
stairs everybody In the hall. but this was
only partly successful, because every
hall and stairway was filled, and those
who had obtained places of vantage re-
fused 10 move. and the police appeared
paralyzed on finding themselves so COM
pletely outnumbered. narrow pas
sageway was made through the crowd
Just large enough to allow OF the prisoner
and the officers guarding him 10 pass,
when he was brought into the court
room.
His counsel. who followed a few min
utes later. met with so many obstruc-
tons that IL seemed a question if they
would get into the room. and the coun-
sci from the district attorneys Office met
with similar obstacles. 1t was lust ?
O'Clock when Judges Colt and Webb
took their places on the bench. and with
out delay the sentence was pronounced.
The scene was "a very impressive one.
and the prisoner maintained the same
stolid and earnest appearance that har
characterized him throughout the pro-
longed trial
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Two FATALITIES.
Michael J. Holloway Struck
By a Train at Shamrock.
Young Man Meets Death at Acorn
Street Crossing in Providence.
lie Attempted to Board a Moving Freight
Train and Slipped Under the Wheels.

Michael j. Holloway, aged 65 years, was
struck by train at Shamrock this morn
ing and instantly killed. He was walking
on the track to the Shamrock depot and
stepped out OF the way of a passenger
train and was struck by fast east bound
freight.
The unfortunate man sustained a fracture
of the skull. He lived but a few minutes
after being picked up.
He was war veterrn, having served in
the Fourth Rhode Island Volunteers.
John Murphy, aged 20, attempted to
board moving freight train at the Acorn
street crossing in Providence this morning
about 10 o'clock. He was precipitated
under the train and instant death resulted,
his body being badly mangled.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
More Divorces Granted.

The following divorces were granted in
the Common Please Court, Providence, this
morning.
Rosana Ganvin against Aliva Ganvin.
Cause desertion and non-support.
Albert e. Carr against Almira Carr.
Granted on the grounds of adultery.
Catherine Swift against Arthur A. Swift,
on the grounds of non-support and extreme
cruelty.
Phoebe Ready against Thomas Ready on
the grounds of extreme cruelty.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
AN ARABIAN NIGHT.

The Play Will Introduce Many Bright
and Catchy Spe, ialtics.
Manager Spitz has been fortunate in
securing such an excellent attraction as
Sydney Grundy's famous farcial comedy,
"An Arabian Might" for the last three
nights Of this week. The Holyoke Tran
script says of the production: "By far the
best attraction of the season was seen at
the Empire Theatre last week, when Nor
ris Gordon's excellent company presented
that excruciatingly funny farce comedy,
AN Arabian Night and II packed
house and continuous and tremendous ap-
plause are evidences of successful per-
formance, the AN Arabian Night is GER
tainly success" The comedy Is inter-
spersed with bright and catchy specialties,
and every charater is well portrayed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
OVERSEER RETIRES.

Henry Barker Sewers His Connection with
the Lorraine Mills.
Henry Barker, for the past twelve years
overscer of the weaving department
(worstcd side) at the Lorraine Manufac-
turing Company, concluded his duties
with that concern last evening, having
rendered his resignation some time ago.
His successor, David Robinson of Holyoke,
Mass, began his new duties this morning.
Mr.. Barker Is considering several offers,
but has not yet definitely settled the mat {.
ter as To where he will locate.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
CHARGES WERE EXCESSIVE.

Basis of . Suit Instituted Against Lawyer
". Waldo Robinson.
william r. Carpenter sued the Times for
libel and secured the services of Lawyer
w. Waldo Robinson.
The case was settled out of court, the
consideration being GOO, the greater part
of which was held by Lawyer Robinson
for his services In settling the case.
Now Mr.. Carpenter IL suipg Robinson,
claiming his fees were excessive.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
FEMALE MINSTRELS.

First Rehearsal to BE Held at Grand Army
Hall This Evening.
Miss Addie lola Ames OF Boston, arrived
in this city yesterday afternoon, and this
means that the female entertainment to be
given under the auspices of Tower Post
the latter part of this month has assumed
definite proportions.
Miss Ames had long conference with
the entertainment committee of the Post.
and the result of the conference would ap-
pear to indicate that the program of the
entertainment Is progressing favorably
The first rehearsal Of the proposed per
formance will be held this evening at
Grand Army Hall.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Charitable Beooests.

Worcester, Mass, March 10.-By tn
will OF Mrs. Cornelia V. II. Thayer of
Lancaster, widow Of the late Nathaniel
Thayer, nearly 100000 is bequathed
to charity. The larger amounts be-
slowed are SIC, 900 to the Perkins insti
tuition and Massachusetts school for the
blind; $4,000 to the New England
hospital for Women and Children; $10,-
0e0 for the Massachusetts Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children; $10,-
600 TO the Massachusetts, Ear and Eye
Infirmary; $4,000 to the Boston lying
in hospital; $4,000 to the Domestic and
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Protestant Episcopal Church for Do
mestic Missions; $3.50 to the Massachu-
setts general hospital for free bed; $10,-
900 to trustees Of Museum OF Fine Arts,
Boston.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10

The Socialist Labor party held its State
convention last evening. The State Com
mittee was instructed to push vigorous
campaign. The nominees OF the party are
as follows:
For Governor, Franklin Il. Burton OF
Providence; for Lieutenant Governor,
Bernard j. Murray of Providence; for
Secretary of State, James Jefferson of
Johnston; for State Treasurer, Frederick
J. Frank of Providence; for Attorney
General, John Devlin Of Providence.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Mystic Beautifying Complexion Pills

Render the skin soft, smooth, transparent
and rosy. They cure Pimples, Boils, Black
heads, Roughness, Redness and unsightly
eruptions which so disfgure the face. They
bleach out Bile Stains, Liver Spots, Blotches
and Cloudiness of the skin They transform
a rough, scaly, sallow complexion into one
of beauty and attractiveness. They are
harmless as milk. Sold by w. l.. Wood,
druggist, 2s5 Main ST., Pawtucket
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10

Any one In possession of rs cents can go
to the nearest dealer in medicines and pro-
cure bottle of Salvation Oil and be cured
at once of rheumatism, neuralgia, or any
pain or ache.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
FANCY CRACKERS.
One price only-the same to everyDody-and
plainly marked on the instruments.
The "Sfuarf" Piano.
xxJ.I1 IL 1900 &c ob;1,+x, nv

With the men of ability, ex-
perience and integrity in
charge of its every department,
the "Stuart" cannot fail to
maintain a position of promi-
nence in the piano trade. 1t is
of Boston manufacture and is
one of the most thoroughly
up-to-date instruments that it
has been our pleasure to ex-
anime.
We commend them to the
attention of prospective buy
ers.
On exhibition at our ware
rooms.
]. w. .ME1KLEJoHN & Co
Worth Union st.. sheldon Building.
Next to Library.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Poles BOycOtted.

result OF the recent arrest Of several
Poles residing here for counterfeiting,
al the manufacturers have taken con-
certed action and given instructions to
their foremen that any other nationality
but Poles be given the preference when
ever any vacancy occurs. There has
been a considerable loss by theft among
the various firms which could not be
located, but with the arrest Of the
Polish counterfeitersl 1T was shown that
all the material used in their manufac-
ture Of the moulds and the spurious
coins was stolen from the different
factories in which the men were en-
ployed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10

Have you tried II. NJ. Mason's new ~ cent
cigar, "The Knights OF Columbus"
LEWIS n CURRY, Distributors
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Lynn Strikers.

Lynn, Mass, March 10.-The strikers
OF williams, Clark & Co., held meet
ing last night at Lasters' hall, and were
addressed by Richard Barry of the state
board of arbitration and J. Harry Stiles
of the Lynn Board Of Trade, both Of
whom are endeavoring to have the
matter settled. One hundred of the
striking employees Of the firm were pres
ent. The executive council Of the
Boot and Shoe Workers union will meet
or Friday evening to take action on
the strike.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10

The vigor of youth given To the aged and
infrmIDy using Hop Bitters' See advertise
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10

good cup of Cocoa or Chocolate is made
OF HuyIer's products. Purity and flavor un-
exrallp1
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10
Mayor's Appointees Removed.

Lowell. Mass, March 10.-The alder
men last night followed the action of
the common council, In removing the
mayors appointees. Republicans
e:ected in concurrence: Chief of fire
department. Edwin s. Hosmer: city mes
senger, Charles F. Going; city solicitor,
Francis w. Qua; superintendent of
street, George l.. Fowler. In joint con-
vention: City treasurer, Charles +.
Coburn. The mayors appointees for
sealer of weights and measures, superin
tendent of lands and buildings, and
city physician, survived.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-10

Gloucester, Mass. March 10.-The an
nual service In memory Of the lost fish,
ermen Of Gloucester. 81 Of whom gave
up their lives In the year 1896, was held
direction. Of the Gloucester Relief asso-
citation.