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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
IN CENTRAL
FALLS CITY.
Loss From Fires Remarka-
bly, Small During the Past
Twelve Months.
Citizens Do Not Fully Realize the
Good Work Performed By the
Fire Department.
tai LOSS OVER INSURANCE $50
ttemrrkadIe Showing for City the Size o
II Central faIls-Appropriatlon Osght to
Have Been Larger-Notes.

The complete annual report OF Chief
Engineer Patt of the Central Falls Fire
Department, which was received today, Isl
remarkable document. There is no de-
nying the fact that the city has had q
wonderfully small loss from fires this year. !.
The fact cannot be attributed alone to|
circumstances the efficiency OF the de-
partment ought to receive its just amount
of credit. The city is fortunate in having
a man as chief second to none In New
England in point of experience and capa-
bilities as a fire fighter. Not alone that,
but the department is made up of
thoroughly seasoned fire fighters, who, as
a rule, are young and active.
During the year Of 1895 the following
record was made: Whole number of
alarms, As; bell alarms, %; still alarms, 16;
responded to alarms outside of the city, 1;
amount of loss, $500; amount of insur-
ance received, $25S.00; loss over and above
insurance, 5000. BY this report the re-
markable showing is made OF net loss of
5000 above the insurance. 1t can be safe
iy said that in no city in New England can
this wonderful record be equalled. In
1895 with Al alarms Of fires there was a loss
of ST. 90 with a total loss over and above
the insurance of S5,122.91. This table
shows net gain over the preceding year
of S2,12.1S.
The following number of alarms and
losses for the last few years will prove
conclusively the fact that this years work
by the department was wonderful in the
extreme: 1894, IS alarms and S47SO.90 net
loss; 1893, 81 alarms, $2403 net loss; 1892,
81 alarms, net loss, S5603; 1891, 81 alarms
and $4449 net loss; 1890, 3S alarms and
$299S net loss; 1889, 20 alarms and $2055
net loss; 1888, 10 alarms and S3S02 net loss.
The figures themselves, are proof positive
that the city has been very fortunate, and
to great extent the valuable services of
the department ought to receive that just
recognition which they are entitled to.
Has the department received its just
recognition from the committee which
apportioned the amounts for the coming
year which each city department is en-
titled to? Here is a department which
has made a surprising record during the
year, and which, in order to carry out
needed improvements, ought to have had
its share of the apportionment increased.
The expenses of the department have been
increased; one permanent and four extra
call men have been added to the force.
This item alone will call for an expendi
ture of nearly $1,000, which did not have
to come out of last years appropriation.
Many of the citizens think that it would
have been better to have increased the
appropriation that to have decreased it.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
WILLIAMS CAUGHT
Bold Burglar Returns and Falls Into thu
Hands Of the Police.

Bold Burglar Returns and Falls Into the
Hands Of the Police.
II will be remembered that Bradford
Carpenter on the evening of Jan. q was
made the victim of a daring burglary.
Cornelius Williams, a well-known person
about town was taken in for the night by
Mr.. Carpenter, who intended to allow him
to sleep in his room that evening. Mr..
Carpenter had occasion to go out for few
moments, and upon his return he found
that nearly all his jewelry had disappeared
and so had Williams.
Williams was suspected from the first,
and the police have been on the lookout
for him. Yesterday it was ascertained
that Williams had returned to the city and
was putting up nights at Mathewson's
stable. Last evening the place was visited
by Sergeant Louks, Officer Couture and
Special Officer Sherman and the bird was
Gagged He was found asleep in the barn
and escorted to the police station. Upon
being questioned by Sergeant Louks, Will
liams admitted that he took the stuff. He
said that he took an electric car to Hebron
VILE, and at that place boarded train for
Boston; from Boston he went to New York
by boat.
He further said that the different articles
had been pawned in Boston, New York
and Fall River. The watch was disposed
of in New York, the rings in Boston and
the opera glasses in Fall River. The full
value of the stuff taken amounted to about
$50, and this will be dead loss to Mr..
Carpenter, as Williams sold the goods out
right, and got no tickets in return. He
was tried in court this morning, pleaded
not guilty and was bound over in the sum
of S40O for trial next Tuesday.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
A $500 VOLT SHOCK.
How 1t Feels IL 1t Docs Not Kill You
Outright.

How 1t Feels IL 1t Docs Not Kill You
Outright.
The following details of recent electric
accident are interesting and may be use.
ful. An electrical engineer was standing
OH a chair ready to move reversing switch
OH the arc lamp side of rectifler for light.
ing series of 60 lamps $1,000 volts). He
casually placed his hand on the metal
cover of an ammeter, which was in series
with another 20 lamp circuit, and, turn.
ing to the left and leaning back to make
an observation, still standing on the
chair, he placed his left hand on an iron
pillar. Now, the ammeter case proved t.
be In metallic contact (acoidentaD with the
light leads, and AS the return wire was
"earthed" there played through the body
from hand to hand current under u
pressure Of nominally 5000 volts. As a
matter Of fact the electromotive force,
tested between the points Of contact by o
Kelvin electrostatio voltmeter, proved to b,
$500 volts.
He says that the first thing he realized
was that he found himself standing on tn,
floor, but has no clear idea as to whether
he jumped of or was knocked of. +" The
forearm was drawn up close to the chest
anu tHc nonuS CilnUnou ~ ibtis
above the elbow downward he described
"feeling Of pulsation' and q violent beat
ing In exact step with the alternators
running S3 periods per second. All pow
or of movement below the elbow was abso
lutely lost, but the arm at the shoulder
could be moved from the side. The pulsa
tions, although still retaining their perio
deity, soon became less violent, and motor
power returned successfully in the muscles
that move the elbow, wrist and fingers
In three minutes he felt none the worse
There was no sensation Of burning at th,
moment, but ton minutes afterward thu
hands became painful, and examination
showed burn on the tip Of the left mid
die and ring fingers and on tho back o'
the right little and ring fingers, with &
scared line across the lower portion of the
palm. There has been no other effect ex
cepting that he expresses himself as feel
Ing decidedly better In general health. :"
What current did tho body receive
With tho contacts named, / estimate tina
the resistance of the body might he i0,0W
ohms. Lancet.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03

A certain youthful curate was taken to
task by the new archbishop Of Canterbury
for reading the lessons of the service In an
inaudible tone whereupon the young
man replied, II am surprised that you
should Ind fault with my reading, as "a
friend OF mine In the congregation told
me that L was beautifully heard" " did
sheY' snapped the bishop, .and the fair
young curate collapsed. His lordsbip had
once been young clergymaH himself and
knew thing or two about the friend. "
San Francisco Argonaut.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
FISH CHOWDER TONIGHT.

Meeting Of Unusual Importance Will BE
Held This Evening.
The Central Falls veteran firemen will
hold an important meeting this evening
The committee which has charge of the
forthcoming banquet and ball will make a
report of its labors to date. Some contro-
versy has been raised about the price of
the tickets. The bids of the caterers vary
in regards to the price of the supper, and
this matter Will be settled this evening.
The idea of the committee is to place the
tickets at such figure that objectional
parties will be prevented from attending
the affair. After the meeting fish chow
der will be served to the members and
their guests.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
FAITHFUL OFFICERS.

Citizens and Business Men Have Conf
dence I'm Police Force.
An affair happened late last evening
which shows how much confidence the
public at large and the business men have
in the members OF the police force. Officer
Laurbet, while on his rounds, found the
door of Arnold's market unlocked; he i'm
mediately communicated with Sergeant
Louks, who in turn guarded the store
while the officer notified the proprietor.
Evidently great confidence is felt i'm the
department, for the officer was told TO go
I'm and lock the front door and go out by
the back door. The officer was further told
to keep the key until the morning. II
would be a good idea for the committee on
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
BAlL0U POST MEETING.

Hsubsrs WIN visit the Schools st Gum
berlsnA FlaG Dsy.
Ballou Post met last evening and
transacted regular business. Comxadc
Leight reported that he had seen 6uperin-
tendsnt Barber Of the Cumberland schools,
and that gentleman had expressed wish
TO have the members Of the post visit the
schools on Flag Day. Comrade
O'Sullivan was added to the committee to
visit the Cum mberland schools. The bal
ancs Of the committee will be appointed ct
the next meeting.
Tie report of the entertainment com
mittse was given, and 1t was found that q
good sum has been realized from the con-
cert. Another entertainment will bo
givon in about two weeks.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
REPORTS GOODS GONE.

James MeCsiron says That His Saloon
Was Entered.
James McCarron of Mill street, liquor
dealer, reports that his saloon was broken
into some time last night and several al :
ticles of value taken out. Among the
goods missing are three or four bottles OF
whiskey, q one and four gallon Jug oil
cherry rum and a one and two gallon
jug of whiskey, box of cigars was also
missing. No clue Is left to the perpetra-
tors, but the police department is investi-
eating the case.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
DIED QUITE SUDDENLY.
Ars. Ann MoGarrity - Perry Street., Died
Quiee euAdSnly.

Mrs. Ann Me0arrity ~ Perry Street, Died
0uiee a~Adsaly.
Mrs. Ann Mccarthy OF Perry street
died quite suddenly yesterday after
noon at her home on Perry street. The
deceased had been i'll about week with
the grip, and was under the care of DR..
McNally. Yesterday feeling little better
she ventured to the lower floor, and upon
her return to her own tenement was taken
violently i'll with relapse of the old sick
ness. Everything possible was done by
the family to ward OF the impending
danger, but it was of no avail as she died
within an hour after the attack.
Deceased was an old resident and one
who commanded the good will of all who
knew her. She leaves husband, one
daughter and two sons, one OF whom,
Robert, is a motorman in the employment
of the Pawtucket Street Railroad Com
pany. The funeral will take place Friday
morning from the Holy Trinity church.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
ENJOYED THE EVENING.
Hair Cloth Employees Went to MT. Pleas
ant Last Night.

Hair Cloth Employees Went to MT. Pleas
ant Last Night.
A number of the employees of the Gen.
tral Falls Hair Cloth Company enjoyed a
sleighgide to Mt. Pleasant last evening.
Arrangements have been going on for the
past few days, and last evening was chosen
to carry the affair out. committee had
secured the Odd Fellows Hall at Mt.
Pleasant, and when the party arrived
there hot turkey supper was in readiness.
After supper dancing was in order. Dur
ing the evening several vocal selections
and readings were given by the party.
The party returned at late hour,
pleased with the evenings outing The
arrangements for the ride were made by
q - following committee: Miss Lizzie
~ fhors, Edward Coffee and Thomas
.keslin.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03

II have called, said the young man TO
the busy contractor buried among his pa
pcrs, Ito propose for the hand Of your
daughter.
The answer was Ina stcreotyped form and
given without any Idea of what the young
man had said: Send In n sealed proposal,
sir The lowest bidder gets It."
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
QUEEN ESTHER CHAPTER.

Regular Monthly Meeting Held Last Even
ing in Masonic Hall.
The regular monthly meeting of Queen
Esther Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star,
was held last evening, the attendance con-
sidering the condition of the weather
being remarkably good. Eight applica-
tions for membership were received, ten
members were elected and six members
were initiated. After the exercises an ex-
cellent collation. was served, and the MEM
bers enjoyed themselves in social inter-
course for an hour.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
RUNAWAY THIS MORNING.


Chief Patt of the Fire Department Meets
With n Loss.
The horse and sleigh, particularly the
sleigh, of Chief Engineer Patt of the fire
department came to grief this morning.
He left the horse standing in front of the
Gas Company's works, and while in there
the horse took fright at some unknown
cause and ran away. Mr.. Patt signalled
his son, who was passing at the time, and
both went in search of the runaway. The
sleigh was found at the corner Of High
and Elm streets, but even Mr.. Patt could
not recognize its familiar lines, SO badly
was it wrecked. The horse was found
later near the Tin Bridge in an exhausted
condition. The sleigh is complete
wreck.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
Pure

Blood IL essential to perfect health. This
u scientific fact. Every organ, nervs
and muscle must be fed and nourished-
It is the function of the blood to furnish
this nourishment, and the quality OF
nourishment these organs receive depends
on the quality of the blood. II the blood is
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
PUNCHED HIS SISTER.


Folks Refused 90 Swear Out. WARRANT
Against Him.
Officer Lambert was transferred to the
5j.xter street beat Temporarily Monday
'evening. His first introduction to the
"Rialto" was OF a very warm nature.
While walking up Dexter street a messen-
ger came and told him that woman I'm a
house sup there" was being murdered.
Officer Lambert hurried to the scene of the
supposed murder, and found out that a
young man had been punching his sister.
The officer wanted the folks to swear out a
warrant, but this they would not do, and
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
In Chicago.

Brown-what do you use for shaving
papcrs
Jones-My wifc's marriage certificates.
Town Topics.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03

Schwein--1s that Hogg's better half
Che woman he 10 walking withY
:. BaconrHslfi She's his sixth.v
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03

police 10 summon some Of these business
msn to attend the next private investiss-
tim
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
Rich

Pure and full Of vitality 1t will properly
feed and support the whole mechanism
of the body. II 1t Is poor and thin
disease and suffering will be inevitable.
The great success of Hoods sarsaparilIa
In curing stubborn cases OF scrofula,
eczema, rheumatism, neuralgia and
many other similar troubles, Is baseG
upon its power to enrich and purify the
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03

Advertise your wants in THE TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-03
Blood

This Is also the reason for the great popu-
larity Of Hoods Sarsaparilla as building
up medicine. BY making pure, rich blood,
1t gives vigor and vitality even In try
ing seasons, when, owing to impover-
ished blood, thousands are complaining OF
weakness and weariness, lack of energy
and ambition, and that tired feeling.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
DID You EVER

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all female complaints,
exerting a wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
If you have loss of appetite, constipation,
headache, faintlng spells, or are ner-
vous, sleepless, excitable, melancholy or
troubled with dizzy spells, Electric Bit
tiers is the medicine you need. Health
and strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and $l.00 at w. H. Sheldon's
drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
General l1ews.

Robinson Crusoe's island, Juan Fer
nandez, has been swallowed up by the
sea. Juan Fernandez was small bit of
earth thrown up by volcanic action ages
ago. 1t was situated about 400 miles
west of Valparaiso, Chill.
Bradstreet's of last Saturday said con-
corning the business situations The ar
rival of the holidays, the close of the
year and the period of annual stock TAX
ing have further checked the volume of
wholesale business. Only filling-in
orders are being received and trade is
slow. Retail demand for holiday goods
has been active, but it is for cheaper
grades than in previous years. In other
lines the distribution of merchandise has
been smaller at a number of distributing
centres. Failures of important banking
institutions at Northwestern cities tend
to unsettle confidence In commercial and
banking circles. Very few statesmen re-
main on the road, but most of them are
preparing TO go out within a fortnight.
The moderate trade revival which fol-
lowed the last presidential election has
been Disappointing in that aside from the
Christmas demand business has been
more unsatisfactory for month past
than at any corresponding period in
many gNdlos Will WHICH
merchants and manufacturers have been
looking forward to the arrival of the de-
layed trade revival early in February
next is less pronounced than it was while
the prospect for legislation next spring
and summer looking to tariff revision;
and congressional anxiety to take charge
of affairs abroad is more than likely TO
put off permanent revival in business
here until next fall. There are 1927 bust
ness failures reported throughout the
United States this week, 32 less than last
week and IL more than in the correspond
ing week year ago. Exports of wheat
(flOur included as wheat from both
coasts of the United States this week
amount to 2,1ll,702 bushels against
1924, 900 last week, 3,457 900 bushels in
the week year ago, and l,Sl4,000 bush
els two years ago, 2,036,0 900 bushels three
years ago, and 2,9l7 900 bushels in the
corresponding period of 1892.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
Estate of Henry G.. Cook.

@ TATE OF VERMONT, Be Il remem.
oDIsTRICT OF ADDISON, IS. bered, That al
session OF the proba court holden at Mid.
dlebury, within and tor said district, on the
3st day OF December, A. D., 1896.
Present: Hon. James NJ. Slade, Judge.
whereas, A. r. Bush OF orwell, administrator
OF the estate OF Henry G.. Cook, late OF
orwell, III said District, deceased, has this
day presented to said Court his petition in
writing, setting forth that it will be neces.
sary to sell the real estate OF said
deceased for the p lyment of the debts and
charges OF administration; and also that ii
will be beneficial tor all parties intere sted
therein to sell the whole OF the real estate of
said deceased, to wit, II house and buildings
and about 80 acres OF land situated in Or.
wei, and therein making application to
sald court tor license TO make such sale; and
said administrator having produced to said
court the assent o all the heirs residing in
this State interested I'm said real estate.
1t Is ordered that ali persons interested III
the estate of said deceased be notified to an.
pear before said Court, ut the Probate office
In Middlebury, in said District on the 18th
DAY OF January, a. ID. 1891, at 10 O'clock a. m,
by publication of this order three weeks sue.
cessively previous thereto i'm the Middle.
bury REGISTER, newspaper printed at Mid.
dlebury aforesaid, TO show cause II any
they may have, why said license should not
be granted.
By order OF court.
Attest, JAMES NJ. sLADE.
Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
AN IMPORTANT TRIAL.

A trial will not cost you a cent! w.
NJ. Doyle Of Burlington gave Neurotlc
Pile Ointment a trial and replies to us as
follows;
Neurotic Co., City,
Gentlemen IL have been great suf-
ferer with piles for many years, often
unable to work and so bad at times [
could not be comfortable and rest in
bed. No worse case could be found.
Have tried everything known for the
cure of piles. My complete cure Is due
to the use of Neurotlc Pile Ointment.
Gratefully yours,
w. NJ. Doyle.
On account of this testimonial, and
many others, we have such confidence
In Neurotic Pile Ointment that we here
by guarantee to cure any case of Piles or
refund the money paid our agents. Ours
is different from other ointments. Try
it now. For sale by Isaac Storms.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of Betsey r. Pratt.

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. probate court tor the district OF
Addison, commissioners, to receive ex-
anime, and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Betsey E.
Pratt, late of Salisbury in said district, de
ceased, and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet Tor the purposes aforesaid at c. f. Rich's
store, Middlebury, on the 9th day OF January,
1887, and 27th day of July next, from O'Clock
until o'clock. p. m, each OF said days, and
that six months from the 2d day OF Decem.
Der, a. ID. 1895, is the time limited by said
court tor said creditors to present their
claims to us tor examination and allowance.
Dated at Middlebury, W.T. this % day of
December, A. D., 1896.
G.. WHEELER. ,c..,-
GEORGE f. ABBEY, Noin u.s.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
Commissioners Notice.
Estate of Judah Carter.

The undersigned, having Deen appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the district OF
Addison, commissioners, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims against the estate of
JuCah Carter, late OF orwell in said district,
deceased, and all claims exhibited IN offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet tor the purposes aforesaid at the late
residence OF said deceased on the Ith day
OF February and 4th day OF May next, from
10 o'clock Il. m. until O'clock p. M, each of
said days, and that six months from the 25th
day of November, A. D., 1896, is the time
limited by said court tor said creditors to
present their claims TO US tor examination
and allowance.
Dated at Orwell this ed day of December,
A. ID. 1896.
G. +. ABEL, Comm,rs
j. Ii. AIKEN, I NOinin 10
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely desti oy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole 81 s.
tenn when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten
told to the good you can possibly c erive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. j. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and Is taken internally, acting di
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. Ii is taken in.
ternally and IS made in Toledo, ONO, by F.
j. Cheney 4 Co. Testimonials free.
Rg-Sold by Druggists, price 7jc. per bottle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-01-01

The length of life may be increased by
lessening Its dangers. The majority Of
people die from lung troubles. These
may be averted by promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure.
ISAAC STERNs, Middlebury.
CLAYTON N. NORTH, Shoreham.
B. F. HASKELL, West Cornwall.
d. II. BENNETT, Bridport.