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, 1897-04-15

A captain in q regiment stationed In
Natal, when paying his company one
day, CHANGED to give a man n Transvaal
%half-crown. which, as me would nat
urally expect. bears "the image and Sd
prescription" Of President Kruger. The
man brought 1t back to the pay-tAble
and said to the captain: Please. cir.
you've given me a bad half-cruwn."
The oficer took the coin, and, without
looking at it. rung 1t on the table. and
then remarked: ut sounds all right,
;Bagster. What's wrong with 1T" you
look. at It. SIR" was the reply. The
captain glanced ut the coin. saying: "It'a
all right. man; It will pass in the can
teen" Thh apparently satisded Bags.
ter, who walked OF. making the re-
mark: III you say It's = right. Or,
It's = right: but re the nrst time I've
seed the queen WI whiakers on"
, 1897-04-15
THE MISSOURI SUBSIDING.

Omaha, April 14.-Tonight there lie
less danger OF the threatned cutoff by
the Missouri river, and unless there is
an unlocked for rise or a high wind
from the north, it is not probable that
much damage will bedone. The hastily
built dyke that stemmed the torrent from
Florence lake on Tuesday was greatly
strengthened today and also stopped the
flow at the most threatening point.
, 1897-04-15
During the flood OF ave years SAYS

Do NAS AoSe NV " uSoBSby o
a writer in the Chicago Times-Herald,
l visited the section below Memphis
with a newspaper artist. One afternoon
we were perched on the top Of a bit OF
highland viewing the waste Of waters
when an old negro approached and Of
fered TO sell two fine ROSTERS. With
great volubility he explained that the
fowls had eaten 80 much corn that he
could not afford to keep them longer,
and therefore he had decided to sacrI-
fee them and stop the drain on his
corn-crib. Where did you get them,
uncle?" I asked. The old man looked
at u quizzically for a moment and then
said with a chuckle. "Yo' gemmen are
from the moth. amt VOL" We'll, yes,"
l replied, but what has that to do with
it," "Becauz, sah." he said, mo
southern gemman evan asks a niegah
whah he gifts anything"
, 1897-04-15

A daily paper for so cents per noat1
. pretty cheap reading
, 1897-04-15
Fifty Years Ago.

Fifty Years Ago.
PRESIDENT Polk in the White House ehxir,
"hiie in Lowell was Doctor Aver:
Both were busy for human veal
one TO govern and one to heal.
And as a presidents power of will
sometimes depends on a livcr-pill,
MI Folk took Ayers Pills I trov
For his liver, so years ago.
, 1897-04-15

Old psrers In any quantity 1t TIKI
49,. 3 osrks pr hundred.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Candidates For the Bar.

The examination of candidates for al
mission to the Rhode Island bar will take
place Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day of next week. Only seven applica-
tions are in on time. The names are as
follows: Oliver ii. Williams of Westerly,
Henry A. Palmer of Cranston, George X.
Corrigan of Pawtucket, Samuel w. Bridg-
ham of East Providence, Lellan j. Tuck OF
Pawtucket, Arthur w. Davis of Providence
and William +. Grant of Providence.
The committee of examination consists
of Isaac III. Southwick, Jr., William k. Til
linghast and William A. Morgan.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
THE NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN
POWERFUL ADDRESS BY JOHN u.
WOOLLEY AT THE AUDITORIUM.
A Characteristic Lecture on Politics and Liquor
Both Political Parties Arralgned.

The local Prohibitionists opened their
campaign in earnest last evening with a
temperance rally at the Auditorium, at
which fully 700 people were present.
On the platform, in addition to John O..
Woolley OF Chicago, who was the princi-
pal speaker of the evening, were Rev. Ed
ward l.. Houghton, Rev. Whitman j..
Wood, Rev. Joseph j. Woolley, Rev. j. III.
Roberts, Rev. John M. Collins, Rev. Sam
uel M. Beale, Charles X. Carpenter, Henry
B. Metcalf, Daniel A. Clark, John r. Traf-
ton, Charles l. McAlice and Hiram Chace.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Houghton,
Miss Mary l.. Peacock and Miss Florence
Cole sang duet. Henry b. Metcalf and
William l.. Wood then made few brief
remarks, after which there was singing by
Miss Peacock and Miss Cole. Mr.. Metcalf
then introduced Mr.. Wooley.
Mr.. Woolley made powerful appeal for
the prohibition principles and severely
arraigned the other political parties for
their alleged sins.
He beseeched his listeners to put their
church sentiments one side. That phrase
Is already overdone. 1t is your bodies that
are needed. You have tried to drown the
saloon keeper with your tears, but he
swims wondrously we'll and thrives upon
the prayers of Christians who cast their
vote for him on election dav.
"Watch God on election day and He will
guide you with your eve, but He cannot
guide cross-eyed Christians-those who
watch God with one eye and the boss with
the other. There are many in the hall to-
night who are willing to die for Christ,
but cannot face the boss over the ballot
box on election day.
In closing Mr.. Wooley said: 81 do not
stand here tonight to address slaves of
alcohol and crime, but leaders and masters
/ might say OF the social order. To every
Christian, no matter what his creed or
party be, the cause OF temperance should
appeal for support.
The meeting was brought to close by
singing America"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

s,vera OF the followers OF Isaac Walton
rare gone to try their luck IN capturing
trout from the Massachusetts, streams to-
day. The law is up from today, bIss prvv-
ably many of the fishermen will have
April fool tricks played on them by the
speckled beauties.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The contractors in charge of the work OF
moving the fountain, and building the
foundation for the Soldiers monument
commenced work yesterday. The foun-
tain was moved from its old location, but
has not been permanently placed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The council fire of King Phillip Tribe,
Improved Order of Red Men, held in In
fantry Hall, Providence, last evening, was
attended by a number of the chiefs and
warriors of Ossamequin Tribe of this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Mrs. Roscoe Woodbury. died in Pomfret,
INnn., Monday. Mrs. Woodbury. was a
-, tive Of North Scituate. Mr.. Woodbury.
,yo. al known as civil engineer in this
city and v. as an oarsman OF note. he has
q, late been bu. .'lding State roads in East
crn Connecticut.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The Salome Social Club OF Darlington
have made arrangements for ladies' night
at their rooms on Friday evening and all
the Darlington ladies have been invited to
be present. A musical and literary pro-
gram will be given, also collation., and a
good time will be enjoyed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Rheu,nstism Cured in . Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and Neural
gia radically cures In TO days. It's action
upon the system II remarkable and mysteri
ous. It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The hrs'
dose greatly dement's; IS cents and ei0o
sold bv WI. Wood, druggist 7ss Main 81
Pawtucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Servant-Tve been everywhere, Mr..
Smith, and can't find single goose.
Mr.. Smith--Well, i don't care any
thing about it's matrimonial condition.
Get married goose. then.-Dcmorest's
Magazine.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Rev. X. M. Ryan OF Brooklyn, who ad-
dressed the st. Mary's T. A. B. Society last
evening will be heard in this vicinity on
several occasions in the near future. Dur
ing holy week Father Ryan will lecture at
Holy Trinity, st. Joseph's and Peacedale
parishes.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Ought TO He Thankful,

Critic-where did you get the idea
for that picture?
Painter--0ut Of my head.
Critie-You must be glad that IL is
out!-Tit- Bits.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
HIS belief.

do you think opals are unluckyT'
inquired the supcrstitious man.
"ycs." was the reply, my wife wants
ono. and it's going to cost me $5o."--
Washington Star.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The Woodlawn Social Club will hold a
May Eve ball on Friday night, April 30,
at the Music Hall assembly rooms. 1t will
be very select affair and the music will
be furnished by the Alpine Orchestra of
Providence.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

He-How did you discover that she
was from the country?
Shc-I overheard her saying that city
people didn't know or care anything
about their neighbors.-Brooklyn Life.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The Board of Aldermen commenced the
work of canvassing the voting lists this
morning. The job is long one and will
probably not be concluded today.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

A meeting of the commissioned officers
-ot the Rhode Island Militia, will be held
at brigade headquarters, 1oi North Main
street, on Friday, April 8, 1897, at p. m.
Il is hoped there will be good attendance
as important matters pertaining to the
militia of the State are to be considered.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Rev. George p. Perry, pastor of the
Broad Street Baptist Church, will preach
at the First Baptist Church, Westerly
next Sunday.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The funeral OF Augustin Barslou, which
took place from the Church Of Precious
Blood, Woonsocket, yesterday morning,
was attended by many Pawtucket people.
The deceased was well known in this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Adiudged InsOlvent.

John A. O'Neill, who formerly con-
Quoted tailoring establishment in the
Record building, this city, was this morn
Ing adjudged insolvent on his own petit
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Oficer Sherman was on duty last night
for the first time since his attack of grippe.
He covered Officer Taber's beat.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

A regular meeting of the Sons OF Father
Matthew will be held on Monday evening
next. The Catholic clergy are welcome at
all meetings of the society.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Casus Belli.

"why does Mrs. Van Meter hate Mrs.
McMasters so cortlially?"
Somebody told her they looked
enough alike to be isters."-Chicago
Journal.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The members of the fire department had
busy day of 1t yesterday, and Travelled all
over the town.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
New wom.u Va. ola.

Our sisters on careers" are set:
Our grandames danced the minuet.
Our sisters for their brains We praise.
Then sadly dream OF Good old days"
M Y. Truth.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

He finds it "a wonderful cure for bad
cough" Mr.. William F. Anderson, 3i1
Water street, New York city, N. Y, gives
this endorsement: 81 have fosnd DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup the wonderful cure it
Is represented to be. 1t is just the thing
for bad cough.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The Christian Citizenship League will
open the no license campaign with rally
1t Y. M. &. A. Hall tomorrow evening at
7:f5 o'clock. DIR. q. N. Whitney of Boston,
an able and interesting speaker will deliver
IN address entitled "some Things Settled u
Mrs.. Whitney, who Is fine elocutionist
Will render temperance selections. There
will be singing by one of the finest quar-
tets in Brown University. Everybody in
vited.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Another vepsson.

Where are you going. my pretty maid r
ITS none Of your business, SIR" she said.
-Chicaso Tribune.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
Advertise your wants IN the rususs.

weknow Mop Bitters are above and beyond
all as a nutritious tonic and curative.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

The following scores were made by the
brigade officers at the target practice at the
State Armory last night: Capt. Rittman,
81; sergt. Pollard, 70; Lieut.. Gatchell, 7S;
Major Estabrooks, IS; Major Strauss, s.;
Major Wilson, 81; sergt. Major Howland,
70; Private Marshal, IS; Private Dexter, 80.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Frank E. Fitxsimmons will address a
temperance rally at Manville tomorrow
evening.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

She--Pfwin did this great money
question start?
Hc-Pfwin Eve asked Adam for her
weekly allowance.-DetroitF Free Press.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01
The DOings Of the Day In
and About the City.
Short Stories of Minor Happen.
ings Among Our People.
Taely Topics Of General Interest TerseIy
Told to Tribune Readers.
The Charity Warblers tonight.

j. Rooney of Newport is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. w. o. Graham Of this city.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

Advertiseyo~r wants in the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-01

We have the most complete line ever
shown In the city 1t 50c each. All fast
colors, full lengths, the best workmanship,
all good values, at tOc.
Boys Unlaundered Shirts with linen
bosoms and Guns, all sizes IA TO III Vt
&c each; worth 60c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
CHIEF I(IPLEy on POKER.

Chicago is a great city. and the chances
a man takes out there with all the COM
bined attacks upon his life and pocket
book are startling in the extreme.
Chicago is a city Of chance. 1t was by
chance alone that anybody ever settled
ON that marshly border Of Lake Michi-
gan back in the thirties. it was by
chance that Mrs. Leary's COW kicked
over the lamp, and by chance that there
was a little left Of the growing city.
1t has been by chance that the mil
lionaires Of Chicago became such, and
by chance that many of them have kept
out Of the pententiary, and now Chief
Ripley of that police force, gives us
n little insight into what they really do
call chance i'm Chicago
The chief decides that poker is not a
game Of chance. and, therefore, the
poker rooms may flourish while gam
bling" of cOuret is 20 be restricted.
In the old days when Jack Haverly
stood an $500 raise on a pair Of deuces,
and Mike Mcdonald, and the Clark street
sports were on good terms with the
thoroughbred. who was father to the
present Mayor, poker was thought TO
combine some Of the elements Of chance.
but Chicago has deteriorated. and man
who depends ON poker has no more
chance out there now than a pauper on
the trail to Klondlke.
Il is sad to see the decline OF the ma
tional game in Chicago. and Bob schenk
would turn over in his grave at the
thought OF 1t.
The South. however. will try TO keep
a little chance alive in the great game,
for be It far from us 10 encourage the
time when there is not some hope for the
fellow with even two small pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
England has for many years pursued 10

England has for many years pursued TO-
wards her colonies.
For she has protected them with her men
and ships. she has done their diplomatic
work for them. she has In short thrown
the a,gls OF her great power over them.
ana has never asked one penny in re-
turn.
ENGLAND claimed no advantage what
ever. and Canada. Australia and South
Africa treated England exactly as they
d,d the United States or Germany.
This was altruism in government car
r,o1 hevond the irilescent dream OF the
most transcendental philosopher.
Rut now comes Canada and made con-
ooss,or ~ her own free will TO the moth
er country, and an enormous concession
q was. An unexpected obstrucuoh' now
ovor oppeared which poremptorily Tor
hada the carrying out OF the plan AT once
-. u,as pronosed. England, IT was DIS
covered. had entered into ueaueS WI"
Germany and Belgium. in when sho CIV
oo,tod that those countries and ther
citizens should be placed not mercy up
- ,ho ,lane OF "the most favored ma
,ors" that Is. should have the oeneht
n any covenant Of advantage when any
othor foreign country should have nut
sbould he nut upon the same plane WIN
Englishmen themselves. 80 Hns
land seemed to be in the dilemma OF peing
obliged either TO renounce the Cahaoian
offer or TO insist upon the admission OF
ce,manv and Belgium on the same terms
which she well knew Canada would not
submit 70.
Fortunately there was IN the treaties
with both Germany and Belgium n pro-
vision which authorized either party TO
terminate the treaty uron one years no.
tice. and therefore on the Goth OF july
Great Britain denounced" 20 the Ger
man government her commercial treaty
with The German Zollverein, and the con-
vention will cease TO be operative on July
90. 1898. The same notice has been given
10 the Belgium government and all Eng
lishr1en are now applauding the action
Of the government. believing that 1t VIII
tend to the commercial development and
soiidihcation Of the empire.
This is perhaps the most far reaching
Of all the commercial events which have
taken place since Queen Victoria was
declared to be not merely Queen Of Great
Britain. but Empress Of India.
The line Of thought and Of action which
has just been opened by Canada will no
doubt find a following in the gceat con-
tlnent Of Australia, and in South Africa,
and wherever an English colony has
tariff Il is a new development in the
history Of a colony-forming people, OF
whom but few have ever existed in histo-
~. and none have ever approached Eng
land on the wisdom and lberality Of treat
ment. which for many years she has
shown her colonies.
Think Of Cuba voluntarily and without
pressure of any kind, making a marked
exception in favor OF Spain.
The proposition IS unthinkable!
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
WHAT THE TARIFF WILL 30.

We ind the following in the Washing
ton Post Of a day or SO back.
II went TO buy a woll-known mineral
water the other day said Mr T. {.
Dyson. OF Philadelphia, at the Norman
die. and my grocer told me that he
would have TO charge me 81 more per
case than had been paying. i asked the
reason OF the advance, and he laid the
blame on the tariff. lie said "a great TLny
other things In his line would 30 up
pretty soon. and he regretted mat 1t
should be so. but was powerless 10 pre-
vent the advance.
Il hear that a general rise in prices
Is to take place i'm dry goods also, and
that people may prepare 10 pay more
for their clothing. boots, and shoes, and
oil articles OF household necessity. IL
this is going 10 be so. / predict tremen-
dOus discomfort and dissatisfaction
among the people. In flush times there
would be no complaint, but when com
modities rise ina value and the volume
OF money is not Increased the common
people are bound to suffer particularly
as there is no chance OF an advance in
wages.
"The upshot Of the matter VIII be a
revolt against the political rarity that
passed the law which made dearere an
things the consumer Is bound 10 by
without doing anything 10 Increase the
ability OF the consumer 60 purchase the
neeessaries OF life. II the RcpuJi can
party hasn't pretty rough row 10 hoe
then am utterly without abliity az a
prophet"
We don't know who Mr.. Dyson s.. Tut
ne has talked great deal Of good sense
in the above. II the tarid does what It
Is expected 10 DO, Il Will certainly raise
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03

The general use into which bicycles are
fast coming. makes every consideration
OF their proper status Of public inter-
est. The Baltimore Sun. contains the
following:
"a new point I'm bicycle law. according
10 the Hotel Register. has recently been
decided i'm England, TO :he effect that inn
keepers are responsible for the loss OF
wheels stolen from their premises. 1t
was urged during the trial that as b.
cycle did not, like a horse. consume pro-
wonder and so bring profit TO the land
lord. il did not come with the law making
innkecpers liable in such cases. In re-
PLY IL was pointed out that when sim
liar question was once raised regarding
carriages. Lord Coleridge had said it was
absurd 10 say that an innkoeper might
receive a guest, but refuse 10 receive his
carriage. IT had. moreover been held
that "A bicycle was a carriage within the
meaning Of the LEGAL government act Of
1855. The plaintiff was accordingly award
or q pounds compensation. The case IN
wolves a point that is interesting both 10
hotel keepers and cyclists. and that will.
doubtless be raised sooner Of later in this
country as well as elsewhere
There Is but little doubt that this ques-
ton Will eventually come UP in this coun-
try and there is also little question that
when It does IT will be settled, as was
done I'm this case, in placing Of the re-
sponsibrlty Tor the safety Of the bicycle
upon the inn-keepcr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
l.. a. W. Meet, Philadelphia. Pa, Angus
4 :. 1897,

on account of the above occasion the
Southern Railway offers rOund-trip tick
cts. Richmond TO Philadelphia via York
River Line and Baltimore and rail lines
from there, for $3.50. tickets TO be sold
August % and Attn. final limit Of same re-
turning. good TO leave Philadelphia not
later than August O. 1897.
This rate applies VIA the old reliable
York-River Line and through tickets Will
be sold at this rate.
The York-River Line has been for a
long time the favorite route to Balti-
more. Philadelphia New York and the
North and East Passengers can leave
Richmond via this line Monday, Wednes-
day or Friday at $3.50, connecting with
the steamer Baltimore az West Point az
p. NJ. arriving in Baltimore following
morning o'clock giving a delightful
and refreshing night ride up the Chesa-
peake bay and arriving in Baltimore IN
time To make connection with trains FOR
an points North and East Low rate
excursion rckets via this line can be had
TO all eastern resorts.
vor further information apply TO C.. w.
yv.stburv. n. =. A., go east Main street.
richmond Transfer Company SOB east
Nrain street. or j. %. Nerser, Ticket
AGENT. Virginia-Street station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-03
PROSPERITY wIrHourTrrE SILVER

We take the following from the New
York Evening Post of last Saturday:
kansas farmers are the happiest peo-
pie on earth at the present time says
Hon. j. X. Burton "a prominent lawyer
and politician OF that state. The State
will this year produce 400000.0O0 bushels
Of corn, upwards OF J0O0OOOO bushels OF
wheat and other kinds Of grain in pro-
portion The farmers Of the state will
clear 500 900 on their crops this year
They Will make a clear profit Of S21,"ovD
on their wheat crop alone. The state IS
fun Of cattle and of corn-cribs, from
which Il follows that IL will be fun OF
beef in the autumn and winter. Many
mortgages have been paic off and many
farmers have surplus money IN bank
which they are ready to lend on good
security. These and many similar iacts
are recorded I'm q recent number OF the
Rocky Mountain News, free silver or
gan. IT is all true. too, and the same
conditions exists I'm Nebraska also. Both
States are rolling In wealth although not
a blessed thing has been done or silver
since the Sherman act was repealed IN
1883 Unless we are much mistaken,
there will be a smaller crop Of Populism
and Organism iu the next two years than
has been seen there In many a day
The Post is no doubt right Organism
and free silver disappear before pros
rrity. Mr.. Bryan tells the people that
n they will accept his theories their crops
will rise in price. But here are great
crops produced and the prices Of them are
greatly upon the rise. What madness 10
degrade our money in the hope that 1t
will produce a prosperity that nothing
out natural conditions can produce.