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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23
THE OPEN BOAT.
At the Mercy Of the Sca-Stephcn Gran
Describes His Sensations.

At the Mercy Of the sca-Stephcn Crane
Describes His Sensations.
In the meantime the oiler rowed. and
then the correspondent rowed, and then
the oiler rowed. Gray faced and bowed
forward, they mechanically, turn by
turn, piled the leaden oars. The form
Of the Lighthouse had vanished from the
southern horizon, but finally pale star
appeared, just lifting from the sea. The
streaked saffron in the west passed be-
fore the all merging darkness, and the
sea to the east was black. The land had
vanished and was expressed only by the
low and drear thunder of the surf.
If / am going to be drowned-if
am going to be drowned-if am going
to be drowned, why, in the name Of the
seven mad gods who rule the sea, was
] allowed to come thus far and contem.
plate sand and trees? Was I brought
here merely to have my nose dragged
away as was about to nibble the sacred
cheese Of life?"
The patient captain, drooped over the
water jar, was sometimes obliged tc
speak TO the OarSman.
keep her head upl Keep her heao
upl'
"'Keep her head up SIR" The
voices were weary and low.
This was surely quiet evening. AL
save the oarsman lay heavily and list
lessly in the boats bottom. AS for him,
his eyes were just capable of noting the
tall black waves that swept forward il
most sinister silence, save for an oc
casional subdued growl of crest.
The cooks head was OH a thwart, ano
he looked without interest at the water
under his nose. He was deep in other
scenes. Finally he spoke. "Billie," he
murmured dreamfully, "what kind Of
pie do you like best?''-"The Opel
Boat" by Stephen Crane, in Scribner's.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

The time when the citizens of Johnston
will vote upon the adoption of the pro-
posed city charter is rapidly approaching.
Next Monday is the day fixed for the issue
to be decided. 1t is apparent that the
opponents Of the measure are actively eR-
gagged In arousing the voter to defeat the
plan. They have shown more activity thus
far than the promoters OF the measure.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23
An Expensiye Product.

It is said that the most costly product
In the world is charcoal thread. It il nj
present made in Pnris, but by nm artisan
who carefully conceals himself from the
public the better to guard the secret Of
his craft. Charcoal thread is sold ut
wholesale by the gramme U5H grains)
and Is used for incandescent lamps.
That for the 30 candle lamp costs SI2,.
600 per pound and that for 20 candles
%, 600 per pound. New York Ledger.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

A Central Falls man has figured the
liquor question down to pretty fine
point. He says: From bushel OF corn
. distilIer gets four gallons OF whiskey,
which retails at s16; the government gets
e3.60; the farmer who raised the corn 40
cents; the railroad gets 81; the manufac-
turer gets p; the retailer gets "a, and the
consumer gets drunk.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Mayor Bachelor OF Woonsocket has
written the License Commissioners Of that
city asking that body not to grant any
more licenses the present year. The pres
snt number Of licenses granted gives a
ratio Of three to every 1000 inhabitants.
Az the State Of Massachusetts, has law
granting one license to every 1000 inhab-
1tants, Mayor Bachelor thinks that the
city is well provided for in the liquid re-
1rsshment line.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

The Woonsocket Call ardently looks
forward to the time when the marriage OF
Woonsocket and Manville may be con-
summated. Woonsocket stands as an ex-
pectant groom, ready to give the kiss to
such bride. Many comforts and con-
veniences would accrue to Manville from
such a union.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

"Do you notice any increase in your
gas bills since your daughters are old
enough to receive company, professor?"
"You have recalled something, sir.
that Is inexplicable TO me. We regard
mathematics as fired science, and yet
It is a fact that pay less for gas than
when the entire household used 70 re-
tire together. It's astounding. -
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Senator Wetmore is interesting himself
in Col. L. B. Pease of Woonsocket, whom
he would like to have made chief of the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 1t is
said that Claude M. johnson, the present
chief, gold Democrat, will be retained
for an indefinite time. Col. Pease was a
candidate for public printer.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23
TOURABOUT TOWN

| ~SAN 4AA~ - -
This 10 the season whom pretty girls
charge quarter for six strawberries and .
dab of Ice cream, and tell one that he 10 at
q festival; then the girl says that she IL
saving al the ten cent pieces her friends
give to her, and shows AL the change due
you In dimes.
-.
The Union Railroad 10 wealthy and its
business increases every year; 1t can do
nothing better than erect q new waiting
room In Providence that shall be of ac-
commodation to the Thousands who will
use 1t, and of beauty to Market Square.
80
/ wonder what there 10 In married life
that so promotes suspicion! While calling
the other evening on q friend not more
than three years bride, my hostess seemed
strangely preoccupied; finally she read me
portion of letter from her husband who
wrote that he had decided to allow her to
go to the mountains, and to efurnish the
parlor In the fall. "Ohi what do you think
he has been doing?" she asked.
The summer timetable on the Consoli-
dated Railroad, which went into effect
Sunday, gives the city the best accommo-
dations IT has ever enjoyed, Few cities in
the country iave the facilities that Paw.
tucket possesses at present. Many new
trains have been added and the new math- |
ematical schedule is one sure TO be appre
ciated by the public when its features are
thoroughly understood.
40 p, ~ \
The anxiety among the school teachers |!
OF the city was dispelled last evening |
when the Committee on Qualifications an
nounced its report to the School Com
mittee. There has been good deal of in
terest manif ssted relative to appointments
and assignments by reason of the reorgan-
ization of the teaching force, rendered
necessary by the abolition of the Training
School for teachers and the substitution of
"Critic Schools" similar to the Providence
plan. This necessitated the dropping of
ten teachers at present employed, conse-
quently there was considerable anxiety as
to who would be dropped.
-
There is no Disgusting the fact that
system of sewers is much needed in the
Tidewater district. The section is exceed
ingly sandy and whenever there is a heavy
rain 1t is necessary to expend consider
able amount in putting the streets into
shape, q condition which will not exist
when the proposed sewers are laid. At the
meeting of the Board Of Aldermen Thurs
day evening, when the Board OF Aldermen
concurred with the Common Council in
$4,000 for sewers in Tide
water street, from the river to Taft street,
In Pleasant street, from Merry to Harvey
streets, In Harvey street, from Pleasant
street to East avenue, and in Merry street,
from Tidewater to Pleasant streets.
The matter is by no means new one
and 1t has caused considerable discussion
among the members of the City Council.
Now 1t has transpired that .the work
should not be done this year as economy
Is the watchword. There is such thing
as false economy.
The TOURIST.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Now that the settees have been placed in
the parks of the city the police depart
ment should see that the privileges OF the
breathing place be restricted to persons
who viii not abuse them. ss
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Gov. Dyer felicitously says that Rhode
Island language is the hum and buzz of
machinery. We speak pretty good Rhode
Island right here in Pawtucket. The New
port Herald believes that His. Excellency
thinks that the people of that town speak
a dialect
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Mayor Davis has not yet approved the
appropriation of $4,000 for sewers in the
Tidewater street section of the city, and
1t is not believed that he will. He regards
1t as needless expenditure of money.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Some pronounced changes in the postal
business of this city and Central Falls
will go into effect when the new govern
ment building Is ready for occupancy.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Down in Bosting they take more interest
in the fight of the ball team pennantward
than they do in the jubilee exercises.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

BOATS HOURLY.
Spurtta, 90 Tet. ob4r.

LADY with good reference to work at
home in spare time can make s8 to $12 a
week. No books or canvassing, work light
and respectable; permanent position to,
right party; we furnish work and teach
you free. Send 10c for sample and instruc-
tions. THE CARTER CHEMICAL CO..
120 SO. Second st., Phila.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

The antiquated Cotton King now takes
its place In the nursery along with the
other infant industries.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

Pawtucket is very much on the railroad
map. ", ss...t.
The calamity croakers seemed to have
got their second wind. v ~
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-23

This IL the season when pretty girls
charge quarter for six Strawberries and .
dab of Ice cream, and tell one that he 10 At
. festival; then the girl says that she ID
saving al the ten cent pieces her friends
give to her, and shows AL the change due
you In dimes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
DISAGREEMENT on THE INDIAN BILL
THE HOUSE STANDS BY IT'S REFUSAL TO OPEN
THE UNCoMPAHGRE RESERVATION.

THE HOUSE STANDS BY ITS REFUSAL TO OPEN
THE UNCoMPAHGRE RESERVATION.
Washington, May Il (SpeciaD.-The House of Rep
resentatives to-day again refused TO agree to the
conference report on the Indian Appropriation bill
on account OF the provisions relating 10 the opening
TO public entry OF the mineral lands in the I'm
compahgre Indian Reservation In Utah, which con-
tain extensive and valuable deposits of gsonie.
The debate which preceded the vote was lively and
Instructive The opponents OF the report, led by
Major Lacey. OF Iowa. contended that the Senate
amendment, modified by the Conference
Committee LEFT too many loophoes through which
possession and control OF the lands and minerals
and thereby be enabled 10 fix prices TO consumers in
the same man that single concern has fixed the
prices OF Trinidad asphaltum.
Major Lacey offered an amendment designed Il
close the loophoes but II was rejected. The Utah
and Colorado men and those who sided with them
also voted against the conference report, but for
req son directly contrary to that which actuated
Major Lacey and his frendsthe former contend
ing that the provisions reported by the conferrees
we're TOO harsh and restrictive, and insisting upon
the acceptance of the Senate's oginal amendment
Mr. Sherman. OF New-York who had charge OF the
conference report defended It with much ability. bu,
was unable to convince the House that II ought 10
be adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
THE PERSIAN AMBASSADOR RECEl'ED'
HE DELIVERS A LETTER FROM THE SHAH TO
PRESIDENT MKINLEY.

HE DELIVERS LETTER FROM THE SHAH TO
PRESIDENT MKINLEY.
washington. May l7.-President Mckinley to-day
received Mira Alinash! Khan, special Ambassa-
dor from the Shah OF Persia who delivered to the
President an autograph letter announcing the ac-
cession OF the Shah 10 the throne. The Ambassa-
dor was accompanied to the White House by
Secretary Sherman and two Persian attaches.
Mira Mohammed Ali Khan and Major Norchon
NJ Bogajian. They received In the Blue
Parlor. ,.,.. sot,
that his imperial master had desired him 70 ex-
nress his sincere esteem for the American Nation
and its ruler and his hope for the continued de-
velopment of relations useful and profitable TO the
two countries. ~, -, T., uor..
al am gratihed give earnest voice 10 the recip-
rocai sentiments OF this Government and OF the
American people who have beheld with oeneVo-
ient intent the elevation OF His Majesty to a
throne made glorious by the history OF past cen
tnries While sharing In the sorrow felt by the
neople of Persia for the untmely death or their
late ruler by the hands OF an assassin we welcome
the advent of the young sovereign with the con-
Hdent hope and desire that his reign may be
happy to him and prosperous to people VINO.
although remote from us, participate win us IN
the advancement OF this closing century OF political
and material advancement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

under the microscope sometimes reveals many as
million Of the minute but m,xderous bacilli of con.
sumption. There has never been but medicine
discovered that will prevent and this disease II
il Dr. Piefce's Golden Medical Discovery. II acts
directly on the lungs, driving out disease germs and
building new and healthy tissues. II allays inham-
nation Of the mucous membranes II is the great
blood maker, flesh builder and nerve tonic. II cures
% per cent of all of consumption and diseases
Of the air passages All medicine dealers sell it,
Mrs I.ousia steinmann, OF 9th ST. BROOKLYN y. "
writes Three years ago sick | could not
sleep walk. for coughed all day and night My weight
reduced from to r,7 pounds The FIRST nigh, that
slept four hours at one time afcr had taken three
doses Of DR. Perce's Golden Medical Discovery The Of
iensive matter exPecoaed less every day and when
had taken the whole Of one bottle could sleep all night
without coughing and have been we'll since and weigh
I7s pounds"
When one Is sick in the family and doctor Is
called In what is the first question he asksi Are
the bowels regular3" That's the question isn't il, II
wife and mother will to II that when any fnen
Der Of the family is troubled with constipation
prompt resort is had to Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets
there will be mighty little sickness in the family
One little /" Pellet" is a gentle laxative and two a
mild cathartic. They constipation and bilious
ness and never grippe They regulate and invgorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. Found at all medi
cine stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
ETGHTH-4TE BEARING ADJOURNED.
TON IN THE MEAN TIME-PRoTEsT
FROM MIR. JEROLOMAN.

A great deal OF interest has been aroused regard
ing the question Of the right OF the city purchas sc
the franchise Of the Sixth and Eghth-ave. rail-
roads, and there was number Of disappointed ct-
at the City Hall yesterday. wnen the announce
ment made that the Adermen's Committee on
Railroads. which to 10 with its hearing on
the resolution ins,ructing the Corporation Counsel to
proceed at once TO acquire these franchises for the
city, had adjourned its inquiry for a week. The
announcement made by Alderman Parker
chairman OF the committee, who said that this
course had been decided upon in executive session.
The reason given a discovery on the part OF the
committee that its hearings being used by rival
companies to subserve their own interests.
When President Jeroloman heard that the commit
tee had adjourned for week until the courts had
passed upon the questions of law involved, he said
This is an outrage The people OF New-Yoyk are
interested in this matter OF tho city's acquiring rail-
road franchises and they want to get a, all the
facts ! shan protest against any abandonment OF
Charles H. Butler. attorney. for II; J; BrAker. the
importer, who has offered .sl,cooeo for the Sixth
ment, submitted statement before the committee
em has ost ss' the ea that its a he
Third Avenue Railroad Company. has started and is
hamper and hinder the Improvement of the rapid
transit facilities on the lines controlled by the Met
or pV one more diligently cnityated Mr. Brakers
offer Is fair, bonafde and independent busne:s
proposition was or ever can be made by any bust
ness man to this city for any Of its sa!abe fran
chises. That Mr. Braker is amply able to carry on
his proposition is proved by the aiiidavits OF the re-
mtted on the motion argued before Justice Beach
Mr.. Braker offers a certain price for these fran
ehises II he obtains them at the price named he
can pay for them. change the motive power and
capitalize them In stock and bonds on a five per
cent basis for at ;east 100000 above cost and ex
penses.
The object of the attempt 20 delude both you and
the public Is apparent soon as Ii Is examined into
There is a manifest but shrewd purpose in H. and
that is TO divert the public attention from the in
herent defects in the MetropolItans title. the citv's
right to acquire the roads. and the enormous value
OF these franchises, which Srasping syndicate Of
Philadelphians desire 10 secure for themselves IN
perpetuty for nothing. Notwithstanding their we'll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN CUBA.
Iys1-RGENT LOSSES HEAVY. ACCORDING TO THE
SPANISH STORY.


INSUFFICIENT LOS SEES Heavy ACCORDING TO THE
SPANISH STORY.
Havana May 17.-During a number OF small Skin
mishes which have taken place recently In tho
Province OF Santa Clara the insurgents left thirty
men killed on the field an nsurgent major and sub
prefec. surrendered and sixtyhve armed insurgents
were captured.
In the Provinces OF MatanZas. Havana and Pinar
del Rio twenty-six insurgents were killed In recent
skirmishes and thirteen insurgents surrendered TO
the Spanish authorities.
In these engagements according 20 the Official
reports the Government forces lost six men killed
and had twenty-seyen men wounded.
A detachment OF troops commanded by General
Molina which was escorting convoy from Man
zanillo TO Bayamo. in the Province OF Santiago de
Cuba has dslodged an insurgent force from the p0-
sit ors IL occupied The troops had twenty-five men
wounded.
the Spanish officials here say that the stories pub
lIsned by a New-York newspaper to-day from Ha-
vana via Key West, announcing the defeat OF Colo
mel Ruiz near Manzanillo. with the loss OF many
Guines this Province recently. by insurgent forces
are utterly untrue.
The MARQUIS Palmerola the Civil Governor Of Ha-
yana has gone to Pacetas, Province of santa
Clara 10 confer with Captain-G General Weyler re-
gardng the pardon for political offenders. which Ia
nornentarily expected TO be announced from Ma
drid upon the occasion of the eleventh anniversary
of the birth OF King Alfonso XIII, which occurs
/ cd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
CONGRESSIONAL CHESS-PLATERS MEET
ARRANGING DETAILS OF THE MATCH WITH
MEMBERS OF THE COMMONS.

Washington. May 1.-THE chess enthusiasts OF
the House OF Representatives. who have been prac-
Using for some time for the coming match with
members of the British House of Commons held
a meeting to-day arrange some OF the details
Of the game proposition had been received
from the Parliamentary, players 10 have the game
begin ON Nav a. but the congressman decided to
ask 10 have June adopted because some Of their
players cannot be In the city on the former date.
The games will be played In the room of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs. Representative
Pearson who has been most active in bringing
about the contest, being member OF that COM
mittee has arranged to secure the room A special
wire connected with the Atlantic cable will be run
into the room. -.
The House team OF five players will be selected
from the following members; Shannon New-York;
Alabama; Cousins. Iowa; Handy. Delaware; De
Almond, Missouri; Wheeler, Alabama; Pearson
North Carolina: De Graffenried. Texas: Beach
Ohio; Parker New-Jersey; Bennett, New-York;
Footc New-York; Swanson, Virginia.: Spa,ding
Michigan; Henderson, Iowa: Reed. Maine, and
Weymouth Massachusetts:
Mr. Hay the United States Ambassador. will
represent the House OF Representatives at the
game in London. and Sir Julian Pauncefote the
British Ambassador, will represent the House OF
Commons here. Speaker Reed is taking lively
interest in the match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
MR.. ALDRICHs SPEECH POSTPONED.

NOT TO BE DELIVERED UNTIL NEXT MoNpAi-
MORE TARIFF AMENDMENTS PROPOSED.
Washington, May Ex-senator Aldrch VIII not
make his opening speech on the tarh on Ihursday'
as ut first announced but when the bill is taken up
on Monday he will open the debate with the speech.
number Of Silver Republican members OF the
Senate anu House met at Senator Pett'GTew
house last night and decided TO support a PROPOSE
ton for an export bounty on agricultural products
They take the position that, by this system ON!
can the farmer secure benefit 70 compensate MN
for import duties on other articles, and Will sup
port an amendment to the tariff bill providing t9r
The bounties Senator Cannon will offer the amend
ment in the Senate at an early day.
Senator McEncrv. of Louisiana. to-day gave no,
t!ce Of an amendment he will offer TO the tarn
hill striking out the Senate amendments in the
sugar schedule and reinserting the House provi'
Senator Hale, of Maine gave notice Of an amend
ment putting chice on the free LIST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
FOUR POLICE CAPTAINS SHIFTED.
suEEuAN SENT Up TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BERGER ALSO TRANSFERRED.

saEEuAN SENT Up TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BERGER ALSO TRANSFERRED.
Chief Conln yesterday afternoon shifted around
four more police captains. The changes are -
follows .
CAPTAIN Schmittberger. from West Thirty-sev'
enrh-st 10 West Foriy-seventh-st .., =.
Captain Sheehan, from West Forty-seVeh'n''!
10 kingsbridge. 49, r,,,oshr,asa "a West
Captain Donohue. from Nlnssofiose 10 "@''
One-hundred- and hfty-second.st: a. .,A
Captain Kirschncr, from West one,
Tho changes 20 into effect at o'clock this morn
ing chief Conn said they were made for the
good OF the service. ...,, q. x,,u.
hriTtpo Was ON trial before the Police Commission.
ers some time ago on charges OF falling TO sup
nrs.s nolicy-shops In his precinct. The Commits
p'onors have not yet rendered any decision In his
case II was understood all along that ne would
"a ,ronsferred sooner or later The CHIEF was
osLed whether the charges against Sheehan had
ANYTHING to do with his transfer. He had nothine
10 say except that ne made the transfer io' toS
good OF the service"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
New Cab and Omnibus Service.

A complete service OF Hansoms. Vic
torias, Coupes Four-Wheelersl, and
Omnibuses has been inaugurated at the
NEW 23D ST. FERRY STATION
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, foot OF
West 23d Street, New York.
These vehicles may be engaged at the
cab stand in the 23d Street Station a:
reasonable rates.
Orders by telephone to call at hotels
or residences in New York TO carry per-
sons to the Twenty-third Street Station
will be promptly filled.
7t!tphone No. Ie74-Ieh 81
n tIr.T,IIINsON j. r. WOOD,
- ~ Csneral Manlger Gen'l Passenger AgeaA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18

General Bliss was born In Rhode Island April
H. 1885, and was graduated from the West Point
Military Academy on July l. 1854 He rendered con-
spicuous service In the Civil War. receiving many
promotions and brevets for gallantry In action.
Since the he has been on duty chiefly in the
West and South. being promoted through the
various grades until he reached the rank OF briga-
der general and was placed In command OF the
DEPARTMENT OF Texas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-18
THE ALLEN RESOLUTION DROPPED.

Washington May lin the Senate to-day Mr..
Hoar presented from the Judiciary Committee re-
port on the Allen resolution relating TO Elveron r.
Chapnan IL said that the committee had ascer-
,ained 70 i,s satisfaction that Mr.. Chapman Is not
and had not been an applicant for Executive elem
ency Under the circumstances the committee rec
on the subject At the request OF Mr.. Hoar me re-
mort was accepted and allowed TO lie on the table