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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-10
STARVING MONKEYS KILL MEN.
HordeH of Simians Working Havoc
in China and JaDnn,

HOrdeE of Simians Working Havoc
I'm Chinn and Japan.
Recent advices state that great dev-
astation is being wrought in both
Japan and China by immense bands of
monkeys, which have been driven down
from the forests and ravincs by the
unusually cold weather and heavy
SHOWS. Being deprived of the usual
means of subsisting on berries and
roots the starving monkeys are ravag-
ing outlying mountain districts and de-
touring crops. Everything green is
quickly eaten and then the hordes OF
apes press farther into the settlements.
Around Tukuabasan, in 1baraki Ken
province, the greatest damage had been
done.
When the monkeys first came down
two woodcutters were attacked and
killed by the hunger madened Great
ures. Since then numerous cases of the
killing of people living in isolated
places have been reported, being
caused apparently by their efforts to
subdue the intruders or protect their
property. In such cases monkeys by
dozens would attack men and kill them.
Such devastation wrought by
monkeys was unknown to japanese,
though their legends hint at such oc-
cnrrences centuries ago. Villagers
have been preparing for revenge and
by this time organized monkey hunts
are in progress in both empires. The
local governments are also rendering
aid.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-10
ABOUT PROMINENT PEOPLE.

Lord Rosebery'a income IL said to be
$1,000 900 = year.
Ambassador Hay was graduated at
Brown university and was of tho class
OF '58. d . ....
The king Of Siam Is to visit Queen
Victoria next summer in 7lis 2,5OO-ton
steam yacht Maha ChalSri, which WA
built for him in Scotland.
John Tweed, OF Chelsea, and once Of
Glasgow, has been commissioned to ex-
ecute the statue Of Cecil Rhodes, which
10 to be erected at Duluwayo.
General Wilson u 70
be inaugurated president OF Waahing-.
ton and Lee university. Lexington. Va,
on Tuesday, September IA. '',-ruj
The Oldest actor in. the world In Hen
~ Doel. He will be % on his next
birthday, and was an actor for 65 yeaSz.
40 q child no was rowed out TO
Plymouth sound and Saw Napoleon
walking the quarter dock Of the Beller-
of,lton:. =. 81, I.:'..' %. ~.
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-05-10
CAN ENGLAND BE INvADED9
The PossibiIity of Foreign ForceS
Landing on the Little Isle.

Is there any danger of England being
invaded by foreign foe? This quc.-
ton was recently put to Gen. Wolseler,
says London letter. His reply was as
follows:
Not SO long ago we were within
measurable distance of a war with
France. Such a war, believe me, would
rot be only naval. A country which has
such colossal army as France would
certainly wish to use it. Invasion, at
tempted or accomplished, would have
10 be one of the military contingencies
to be considered by us. OF course W..
rely upon our fleet for preventing de-
scent.
The navy is our first line but there
are some who think-I do not say that
| am one of them-that our navy is not
20 lmmeasurably superior to the
-'rench that we can always count upon
meeting it strength for strength at the
critical moment in the home seas.
command of the channel might b..
obtained by stratagem or after conflict
and n very short time-a couple of DAYS
would suffice to effect a very secure
Judgment on our shores. No, no; in
T3sion is not impossible. Won Moltkc
thought that. although he said it would
be easier to get into England than out OF
It again. 1 dare say we should give n
rood account of ourselves to invaders.
Int the shock, the temporary paralysis
and collapse would be very terrible.
even if we triumphed in the end. But
let us hope that invasion is very far off
indeed"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
RESTRICTION AND LIBERTY.
Go 1t, Sir Julian

The General Assembly will soon con-
slider bill whose object is to prevent the
dissemination of obscene literature. The
bill differs little from those embodied in
the laws of many other states. 1t seeks,
by an imposition OF a fine Of $1,000 or i'm
prisonment for two years, to prevent the
publication of matter that Is calculated to
offend the morals OF the people and to
prevent also the publication Of improper
pictures. In its essential elements such
prohibition would be highly desirable.
The daily need of the law Is, however,
little felt in this State.
There Is little of this form of vice in
Rhode Island. Occasionally publication
has got beyond the bonds of propriety and
has permitted itself to print matter that
vas no credit to itself or the public, but
on the whole there has been little reason
10 find fault. Improper pictures are still
less frequently TO be met with in this
state. The law was probably framed
rather to head off a growing danger that
has appeared in other states and might
possibly find It's way to this State. SEN
sationalism has run riot In some of the
large cities OF the country, and violent
efforts have been made to put an end to 1t,
or at least to check It by the imposition OF
heavy penalties for the offense. In New
York II has gone to excess In the birth of
the foolish Ellsworth bill, which has
brought criminal jurisdiction down To
the level of senile paternAlism. The one
extreme is as bad as the other, but we dc
not spprehend that Rhode Island will ever
become SO silly as to attempt to trampl,
upon the honest liberties of the press. Il
there are any among our lawmakers whc
are 30 inclined let them watch the fate o
the Ellsworth bill in New York, whel
once II gets into operation.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
AS TO SIR JULIAN.

What is this we hear about Sir Julian
Pauncefote? A despatch from New York
alleges that the talented diplomat Of En-
glish parentage expects to appear at the
Grant monument dedication ceremonies in
New York next week in state second only
to President Mckinley.
More than this, Sir Julian is insistent.
Unless he is given place in the procession
ahead of Mrs. Grant, he and his distin-
guished suit. he sterniy informs the COM
mittee, he will not attend at all and the
result will of course be serious for the cell
ebr ,tion. This is plain talk from very
plain man.
or course the monument cannot possibly
he dedicated without Sir Julian's assist
ance. That would be impossible. II his
Iordship Continues to insist it will be ne
cessary to let him have his way, even IL he
is put ahead Of President Mckinley him
self.
1t is too bad that all our diplomatic Off
GERS are not like Sir Julian. If they were
these insolent Americans would soon be
taught their place when the representative
OF q foreign country was around. BY
sticking to his purpose Sir Julian will per-
form great service for other foreign SUBJ
jects at present resident here. Americans
will soon learn that they must not expect
to hold up their heads in the presence Of a
titled foreigner.
Go 1t, Sir Julian!
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
TURK AND GREEK.

War Is hard thing In any case, but the
war now raging In the Orient has some
particularly harsh features. That any ma
tion, unless vastly superior in martial
prowess, should have the Turk for an enc
my, is equivalent to saying that the process
must In any respects be pitiable for the OBJ
ject of Turkish wrath. II is the better part
of century since Greece emancipated her
self from Turkeys sovereignty, and in
those years neither has learned to love the
other better than before the events that re-
suited In the severance OF their relations
as master and man. Greek hatred of Tur-
key is only balanced by Turkish detesta-
tion OF Greece. 1t wanted but the spark of
pretext to send the two nations clashing
against each other, and that spark has
been ignited.
Whatever the provocation behind the
meeting OF the two nations, it is hardly
unsafe to say that the sympathies of most
Americans will be with the Greek arms.
The Turk has never in all his history done
anything to endear himself to humanity.
He has shown himself heartless, barbar-
Gus and conscienceless creature of fortune.
He has lived by preying upon nations
weaker than himself. He has stolen where
he could not rob. He has killed where re-
sentiment was aroused. He is an insuffer-
able bigot, dishonest politician and
treacherous ally. There are individual ex-
ceptions among the Turks, but as a nation
and as a class they have few virtues and
plenty Of vices.
At present the fortune of war seems to
rest in the camp of these marauders. In
fighting qualities they appear to be more
than match for the Greeks. The latter
are keen, patriotic and courageous, but
they seem just now to be unable to cope
with their adversaries. 1t can only be
hoped that the Greek will be able to drive
the Turkish intruder not only from his
own kingdom, but also from the island of
Crete, where he has too long held barbar-
Gus and inflexible sway.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Well, what of it if the Boston ball play
ers were disappointed last evening! The
members played well and as an exhibition
game the quality was good.
The project of street sprinkling by cleo
trio cars seems to be off, but the sprinkling
by the April rains is marked success.
n
Capt. Duffy viii have his hands full ex-
planning how it happened in all the cities
of the National League circuit. That was
why Hughey was anxious to win.
There appears to be a great chorus of
wedding bells hereabouts, these April days.
k
The insurance swindler has struck town
on his annual rounds and within few
days has succeeded in robbing several per-
sons who hold policies in the mutual life
insurance companies. He works the old,
old game Of declaring to the policy holder
that he is from the main Office and on his
rounds to see how the local officers are
attending to business.
He mentions the fact that "a dividend
will be declared on May 1, but that all
policy holders must pay up their dues by
that date. A little talk about the dishon-
esty of local collectors interests the victim
and in almost every case the latter ad-
vances the amount of the premium that
would be due on May l. Several cases
have been reported.
West Greenwich, Charlestown and Scit-
uate are said to be the only towns in
Rhode Island without something in the
nature Of a public library. A week ago
Portsmouth was fourth town thus situ-
ated, but new free Public Library has
just been opened there.
Boston man advertises for boarding
place where they do not have bicycle talk
for breakfast, dinner, supper and between
meals. He should apply at an old ladies
home.
Ten cells caused trouble at the electric
power station of the Attleboro street and
commercial lighting systems Monday
night. The station uses water power ant
steam, and Monday night whileIthe water
wheel was doing its work ten large eeli
became entangled in the wheel. Th'
wheel stopped, and lights about the towr
went out. The wheel was taken apart aut
the cells were found. They measured thre,
feet in length and from two to three inchel
In diameter. The TOURIST.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

Editorial Views or Our contemporaries on
Matters Sf Interest.
Salem News: How many years must
elspse, how many sad lessons must the
people learn, before such changes shall
take place - will render the tariff no
longe the football Of politics, There are
certain essentials upon which Republicans
and Democrats can squabble ~
they may upon minor details-but the
politicians, with power before them and
the Offices to be parcelled out, cunningly
subordinate everything to partisan ends.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
Edward Smith,
l3 and IS North Main Street.

Agent for Aes and Pores of Frank Jones Brewing Co. OF
Portsmouth, N H. and Alley Brewing Co. of Boston Ameri-
Brewing Co.'S Lager of Boston, ice cold and always ready
for instant complete and well assorted line OF the
finest Rye and Bourbon Whskies imported and domestic
Wines Gins and Liquors of all kinds also fine stock OF
Mineral Waters constantly on hand Family Orders promptly
attended to- and goods any part of the country.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

There has been a large amount OF wool
sold the past week, but the market has not
been so active as the aggregate of sales
would lead one to suppose. Sales in Boston
for the week aggregated $500, 400 pounds,
2,345, 900 being domestic and 5,955, 400 for
eign. A great deal OF wool sold some time
ago has recently arrived and been deliv-
cred, and 1t Is to this fact that the large
totals of this week are due.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Brookline has a population OF about
5000. She pays her superintendent of
schools $4,000 per year, and gives him a
clerk to whom she pays 5000. At the town
meeting the other day nearly million
dollars was appropriated for town ,expen-
ses for the ensuing year. Brookline has
wealth. Lots OF it,.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

a GENTS wANTED-For War in Cuoa, by
"a Senior Quesada, Cuban representative
nj Washington. Endorsed by Cuban patriots.
In tremendous demand. bonanza for
agents. Only sl.50. Big book, big commits
reliable book Outfits free. Credit given.
Freight paid. Drop all trash and make tSOe
a month with War In Cuba. Address today,
THE NATIONAL BOOK CONCERN, 32-x6
Dearborn Street, Chicago. m3o
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
Didn't SUIT.

The Pastor--I don't see your husband at
church any more.
The wife-No, ne never goes now.
What's the matterf'
Why, you know, he's q vegetarian, and
ne says there Is too much meat In your
srmons 10 suit him. ."-Yonkers States.
mAn
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Smith-No, do not like jokes which
make fun in any way Of religion. 1t
seems to me we are liable to be called up
for them in the next world.
Smythe-We're more likely to be
called down.-Philadelphi Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Teacher~-Johnny Jones is ten years
old. and his sister II Is years older than
Johnny. Now, how old is Johnny's SIS
ter?
Pupil-Nineteen.
Teacher-How can you be so stupid I?
Pupil-Guess / know what my sister
says, and she's fifteen years older than
me.--Boston Transcript.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

1t is not remedy put up by any Tom. Dick
or Harry; Il is compounded by expert
pharmacists. Ely Bros. offer 10 cent trial
size. Ask your druggist. Full size Cream
Balm 20 cents. We mail IL.
ELY Bros. 6 Warren st., N. Y. City.
Since 1861 have been a great sufferer from
catarrh. tried Ely's Cream Balm and To all
appearances am cured. Terrible headaches
from which had long suffered are gone
W. j. Hitchcock, late Major U. 5. Vol and A.
A. Gen, Buffalo, Y.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
0hlICinE.

Madam" said Meandering Mike,
''hev ye got any cold cotree?"
NO." replied young Mrs. Torkins in
tone of sympathy, ''but you wait
few minutes and I'll put some on the
refrigerator and cool it for you."-
Washington Star.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
Economy I'm kissing.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-I can't imagine
why a man should prefer kissing his
dog to kissing his wife.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-A dog doesn't want
new hat every time he's sliissed.-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
CITY OF PAWTUCkET.
BUILDING PERMIT.

OFFICE or CITY CLERK,
PAwrUCKET, X. l., April 20, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the Board
Aldermen will consider the following apl
cation for building permit April y, y
at : o'clock p. m, when interested part
will be heard:
SAMUEL II. ROBERTS,
a2l6t City ClerL
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
The Value Of AdVert,.,.s.

The Snlue 0f AdFerusinG.
There's nothing like advertising,
said the prosperous linen-draper, SOL
emnly.
You're right there" nodded the Tea
merchant with a snug balance at HE
bankers. who ssft next to him. II
couldn't get on without it."
Nov. my wife, for instance" went
on the linen draper, "haa q queer ex.
perience the other day. She had lost
lace handkerchief-an heirloom-very
valuable She put an advertisement In
the morning paper. and the worry next
day.
Yes. the very next day"
"She found IL In drawer Of her dress
ing table."-Tit-Bits.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Seldum Fedd-So poor old Slobsy is
dead?
Ragged Haggard-Yes, but he died
true to de tenets of de perfession.
"How was dat?"
"Widout a struggle."-N. Y. journal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Some day, If the Cuban war holds out
long enough, Senator Morgan may get
within q few hundred miles Of vote on
his resolution.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
A Mourning Color.

Winebiddle-Why are you dyeing
your hair such youthful black, Glider
sleeve?
Gildersleeve-Out of respect for the
memory of my dear dead wife, Wine
biddle.-Up-toDate.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
A Conscientious visitor.

Judge-If you were only going to pay
the man n visit, why were you creeping
in so stealthily?
Prisoner-Your honor, was afraid
Of waking the baby.-N. Y. Journal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Blinks-Where are you living now?
Jinks (gloomily)-I don't live.
Blinks-That SO? Where are you
boarding?-N Y. Weekly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

The Republican revolt against Speaker
Reed is not without plenty of justification.
Arbitrary conduct always causes trouble
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
Not SurnriaiitU.

He-I love you better than my life.
She-Considering the life you lead, I
cannot say that l am surprised.-Inr
dianapolis journal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Thornton is in line with the good times.
She is about to have new woolen mill OF
large dimensions. This is worth having.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Uncle Sam may mediate in the war OF
Orient, providing there is anything left Oh
the Turks TO mediate with.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
The Difference.

He paused. the lmpecune. and sighed:
'"The night Is clear and fine.
The moon Is In its first quarter.
While i am just out mine!'
-Cincinnati Tribune
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

Doctor--How is the patient this morn
ing?
Nurse-Well, he has been wandering
n good deal in his mind. Early this
morning l heard him say: What an
old woman that doctor isl" And think
that was about the last really rational
remark he made.--Leslie's Popular
Monthly.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
A Dangerous Man.

Bunting-Why are you fellows Al
ways lodging Bloobumper?
Larkins-His first baby has just com
menced to talk.-Harlem Life.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
The Exact Location,

Dollie-Was it quiet spot where
you kissed Mollie?
Chollie-No; IT was on the mouth
Yonkcrs Statesman.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

The "Lingane Case" is becoming one OF
the regular annual attraction OF the ProVl-
dence courts.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
CITY OF PAwTUCKET.
LICENSES.

PAwTUCKET, X. l., April l9 1897.
Applications for license to sell pure, spirit.
uous, intoxicating and malt liquors have
been made by the following named persons,
SECOND CLASS.
John +: Good, 80 East avenue.
Elisha W. Bucklin, 10 and 81 Broadway.
BONDS MUST BE FILED BEFORE
ANY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
The Board OF Commissioners will be in
session in their Office in Postoffice building
Monday evening, May 3, ut 7:30 p. m.,. at
which time and place all persons so desiring
may be heard on the matter of granting such
applications. BY order of the Board,
GEO. w. FAIRBROTHER, Chairman,
M. w. SPENCER, Secretary,
THOMAS NJ. SWEETLAND,
JOHN w. MEIKLEJOHN,
LEWIS Y. BUTLER,
Board OF License Commissioners.
al9 l3t
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
The One Execution.

She's most sincere. and when she speaks.
To question none would dare,
Excepting when she rides and says:
Nov. dear. I'll pay the farc.''
Washington Star.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

that we have selected will
bear out our statement.
Suitings at SIS, SIC and SIS,
and TrOuserings at 81, SIS
and So have been drawing
factors heretofore and will
be continued, but the diff
ference between what we
have done at these prices,
and what we shall do, is
almost the difference be-
tween success and failure.
We are now ready to
meet you in our new Ca
aclty; our assortment for
the spring is complete, al
terations finished, new
hands tested, and not a
facility wanting to prevent
us from realizing our
ideals.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
STATE ORR HOUE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING

The Commission on the RevenuN of the
State will give PU BLIC HEARING on FRI.
DAY, April 23d, 1897, at o'clock p M, in the
State House, Providence, to all persons inter
ested in a proposed Act in relation to taxa
tion of Street Railroad Corporations.
T.. l.. FREEMAN, Chairman.
l.. +. WARNER, Clerk. al9 At
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II G. G. 9. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
Uttu Abnertteelttrttte,

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
PAwTUCKET, X. l., April Fl, 1897.
Application has been made by Simon Poll
quin for permis sion to move building 1Sx2s
on the corner OF Broadway and North Bend
street, through North Bend street to land OF
Simon Poliquin on said North Bend street.
Notice Is hereby given that said application
will be heard by the Board of Aldermen
Wednesday, April 2sth, 1897, at O'Clock p. M,
when all interested parties will be heard.
SAMUEL ii. ROBERTS,
AL Ct City clerk.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

art, and
win both
on these
lines.
Our am
bition for
gain is not
so great as
our anbi-
ton to be
regarde d
as work
the
cutter and
foren a n
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
TOURABOUT TOWN

Well, what of it il the Boston ball play
ers were disappointed last evening! The
members played well and as an exhibition
game the quality was good.