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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
EMILE ZOLA FOUND GUILTY
The French Author Is Sentenced to
Imprisonment for a Period
of One Year.
ALSO MUST PAY FINE OF 5000 FRANCS
Charge on Which He Was Convicted
Was Making Llbelous Comment
Upon Conduct of Esterhazy Court
Martfal-NOtice Of an Appeal from
the Sentence Given

Paris, Feb. 24.-In the court yester-
day where NM. Emile lola and Perreux
have been on trial since February z.
charged by the government in sub
stance with making Hbelous comment
upon the conduct of the Esterhazy
court-martial, the jury found lola
guilty as charged in all the counts of
the indictment and declared there were
no extenuating circumstances NJ.
lola, on hearing the verdict, cried:
'"Ihey. are cannibals." Nj. Zola's sent
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

FRANCE has curious custom of dis.
tributing her tobacco shops, which are
government Offices, to the widows and
other needy relatives of her d1stin.
tinguished men. Among the recip.
tents of the 261 bureaux de tabac given
last year are Nine. Jules Simon, widow
of the academician, senator and min.
lister, the widows of general of di.
vision, of four generals of brigade and
OF rear admiral, and the daughters Of
a professor at the Sorbonne.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
In diana PODulists.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 23.-The pop
ulists in convention here yesterday
nominated state ticket headed by II.
II. Morrison, of Greencastle, for secre
tary of state, and adopted resolutions
against fusion and government by in
junction, and for free silver at the
ratio of sixteen to one, female suffrage.
prohibition and the abolition of the
issue of money to national banks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

TO show the manner in which silk is
adulterated, an English chemist re-
Gently analysed piece of silk with the
following results: Real silk, 2s; water,
IL; ash (,nostly tin oxide and silica),
1870; organic matter, not silk, 46.
Such silk becomes shabby in a few
weeks, but so rapid are the changes of
fashion that it is said to be preferred
by many purchasers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Slain by His Insane Mother

Cherokee, Ia, Feb. 24.-At Cleghorn
Tuesday night, in fit of insanity, Mrs.
Jane Wilcox instantly killed her five
year-old son by shooting him repeated
~ through the body as he lay in his
bed. No motive is assigned for the
deed. Mrs. Wilcox was formerly an
inmate of the asylum at Independence,
where she was sent shortly after the
death of her husband, whose loss had
affected her mind.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

CHARLES SMITH. state coachman for
Queen Victoria, who recently died,
during his long service drove the prin-
cess of Wales when she came over from
Denmark to London for her wedding.
the Empress Frederick when she was
married, the king of the Belgians, the
sultan of Turkey and other monarchs.
He was the recipient of medal from
the queen for faithful service, and she
has visited him at the quiet little villa
in which he lived since his retirement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Seeks q Pension.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Harriet
Adams, of this city, the dependent
mother of j. T. Adams, coal passer,
who lost his life on the Maine on Thurs
day filed an application for pension.
This is the first pension claim filed in
connection with the loss of life on the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Foes of Suffrage Organize.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 23.-At a meet
ing here Tuesday IS prominent women
of this city formed the Iowa Associa-
ton Opposed to Woman Suffrage. The
association will be state wide and is
formed to work against the passage of
a woman-suffrage amendment in Iowa.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Deadly Dynamite.

Philadelphia, Feb. 23.-The prema-
ture explosion of charge of dynamite
in the stone quarry at Sixty-sixth and
Vine streets killed three Italian work
men, Mike De Sando, Franz De Succio
and Mike Hornburth.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

TIE ministry of finance in France
recently instituted an inquiry to learn
the amount of gold in circulation. It
has ascertained that there is $780, oO,-
600 worth bearing the French stamp in
circulation. 1t is claimed that this is a
record amount 1t is stated that the
United States has $720,0 900, Ger
many $3.50, 200, 900, and Great Britain
and Russia 5000, 10000 each.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

ANOTHER Roman villa has been duo
up at Boscoreale, on the slopes of We.
suvius, near Pompeii, where the great
find of silver ornaments was made two
years ago. The walls are covered with
beautiful frescoes, chiefly landscapes
and marines. One represents bridge
over river, with an angler fishing
with line. Four wine jars were in
the cellar and seven skeletons have
been found in the excavation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Illinois Legislature Adtourns.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-After pass
ing the revenue bill in the house and
senate, killing the Harnsberger primary
election bill in the senate and extending
the inquisitorial life of the Berry po-
lice investigating committee to the end
of the year, the extra session of the
Fortieth general assembly adjourned
sine die yesterday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
NIust Go to Prison

New Orleans, Feb. 24.-The supreme
court has affirmed the sentence of three
years of the lower court in the case of
w. P. Nichols, former president of the
Bank of Commerce, who was charged
with wrecking that institution.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Crime Of q Youth.

Cedar Falls, Ia, Feb. 24.-Angry be-
cause he could not go hunting Richard
Clauson, aged Is, fatally shot Miss Min
ME Foght near here and then killed
himself. The boy was employed by tbs
girls father, who is a farmer. t.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
ANOTHER MARINE HORROR,

British Ship Probably Wrecked with
Loss of Twenty Lives.
Vineyard Haven, Mass, Feb. 23.-The
British ship Asia, Capt. Dakin, from
Manila for this port, is supposed to have
been wrecked on Nantucket shoals dur
ing the recent storm and her entire crew
of probably 20 men have persisted. The
body of man and little girl were re-
covered from portion of floating hull
near the handkerchief lightship Tues
day afternoon by the tug L. V. Nc
Caulley.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Presbyterians Celebrate.

Trenton, N. j., Feb. 25.-The two hun
dred and fftieth anniversary of the
adoption of the Westminster confession
of faith was celebrated by the Presby-
terry Of New Brunswick in the First
Presbyterian church, of this city, Thurs
day. Addresses were made by Rev. DR..
Patton, president of Princeton uni
versity, and others.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Building Big Gun Carriases.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 23.-Work on the
big government contract is now under
rapid Roadway at the Otis steel works.
Five enormous gun carriages are be-
ing constructed there. They are for
13-inch guns, to be used on United
States battle ships.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Prom Oted.

New York, Feb. 25.-Francis NJ.
Bunce, commandant of the navy ward
here, has received from Washington his
as rear admiral. His Off
cial rank up to Thursday was that of
commodore = ~ II I.# : 4 4 -.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Cruiser minneapolis Floatea

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis was success
fully hoatcd out of the dry dock at the
League Island navy yard at high tide
Thursday afternoon. The floating of
the cruiser was witnessed ny nearly
1000 people.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

AS a result of a special trip to Flori-
da and investigation of its agricultural
resources secretary of agriculture Will
son is reported as expressing the opin-
ion that straight farming will be of
more value to the people than the rails.
ing of tobacco, sugar cane, vegetables,
ETC., and that the staple Industries OF
the state would be dairying, cattle rails
ing, sheep raising, bacon hog raising.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Endemic of Suicides.

St. Louis, Feb. 24.-James Mcnamara,
formerly of Springfield, ILL.,, and Clara
Schaller, of Mascoutah, Ill.,, were found
at hotel in this city with their threats
cut, making II suicides in this city
within 48 hours.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Crime of q NEGRO.

Oakland, CAL, Feb. 24.-Henry Will
i2ams, a negro, aged rs, shot and killed
Miss Ethel Gray, white girl, aged %,
at her residence here, and then killed
himself. He is said to have been in
fatuated with the girl. 49,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Noted Minister Dend.

Philadelphia, Feb. 24.-Rev. Thomas
Rosling Hewlett, u well-known Baptist
minister, died at his home here Tuesday
night. Mr.. Hewlett was born in Eng
land II years ago. Mr.. Hewlett wrote
Il number of religious books.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Secretary lAl~er Rotnr.

Washington, Feb. "a. - Secretary
Alger has returned from Fort Monroe
greatly improved in health, and called
on the president at the white house. He
walked with firm step and seemed to
have almost completely recovered from
his recent illness.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Wooden Mills Burned.

Waukesha, Wis, Feb. 24.-The WOODEN
mills at Genessee, Wis.,, were destroyed
by fire Wednesday afternoon. Loss
$25, 900; no insurance. The fire orig
mated in the picking room on the third
floor, and the employees barely escaped
\ bicycle factory was also destroyed
Loss. $500.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Struck by Lightning.

Newark, o., Feb. 22.-During Sun
days storm lightning struck tree near
z. Meningitis house near Hanover,
breaking every window. Mcknight and
wife were both knocked down.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Defense of Sheriff Martin.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Feb. 22.-The case
for the defense in the trial of Sheriff
Martin and his deputies was opened
Monday. A number of witnesses were
called who testified to the riotous be-
havior of the strikers before they start
ed out on their march to Lattimer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

AT the birth of a Japanese baby a
tree is planted which must remain un-
touched till the marriage of the child.
When that hour arrives the tree is cut
down and skilled cabinetmaker
transforms the wood into furniture,
which is always cherished by the
young couple as the most beautiful CT
the ornaments in the house.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
New Battle Shius.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 25. - The
battle ships Kentucky and Kearsarge:
will be launched here March "a, and it
will be the first double Launching of
frst-class battle ships in the world.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
COnstables Shot.

Bursonville, Pa, Feb. rs. - While
resisting arrest here Adam Weaver shot
and killed Edwin Mondeau, a deputy
constable, and fatally wounded Consta-
BILE at Atherholt. IL.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Insults to Americana,

. New York, Feb. 25. Passengers on
a vessel from Cuba that arrived here
yesterday tell Of insults offered to
Americans in Havana and to the Amer
lean flag. 81. ;:s u N. ].
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Brothers Killed,

Reagan, Tex, Feb. rs. = Jesse Kelley
shot and killed 81. N. and L. B. .Dewalt,
brothers, near here, in Q quarrel con-
corning q valentine. 49, --5-5-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
A Fatal Avalanche.

South Quebec, Can, Feb: "a. will
liam Augers and his two children and
Mrs. James King were killed By an av-
blanche which wrecked their homes
here. -:=- s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
President Mckinley Att,c,-..,

Madrid, Feb. 25.-Gen. Woodford CAV
a banquet here in honor of the new
Spanish minister to the United States
At the same time Spanish newspapers
bitterly attacked McKinley's policy and
accused him of treachery and duplicity.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01
Eleven Drown al

London, Feb. 34-Two government
cutters have been capsized in gale
of Wells, Norfolk. drowning II per-
sons. .s.- -%
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-01

ence of one year Imprisonment and a
fine of 5000 francs is the maximum
punishment.
M. Perreux, the manager of the
Aurore, in which paper lola published
his charges against the conduct of the
Esterhazy court-martial, was con-
demned to four months Imprisonment
and to pay 5000 francs fine.
lola Appeals.
Paris, Feb. 25.-Maitre Laborie, coun-
sci for NJ. lola, has lodged notice of
appeal on behalf of NJ. lola from the
sentence imposed upon him. To-day a
similar notice will be filed in the case
of NJ. Perreux.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
The following letter was received Yesterday rom
John Addison Porter. Secretary 10 President Nc
CLEARANCE SALE or ART OBJECTS.

The clearance sale OF the FIN Avenue AT Gal
eries No. 1856 Fif,h-ave. began IN that place yes
terday afternoon. AS the firm Of OrtG!es co. is
about 10 dissolve all the consignments remaining
in their hands are being offered Tho articles
eold yesterday afternoon included singe-coor s2cci-
mems OF cabinet size. seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries: tall blue and white vases % the same
,eriods. a collection Of modern s'nCie-rolor vases.
decorated vases seventeenth ana o.rhfecn'h cen
turies and antique single-co.or porcelain aud pot
terry vases. iall and medium height ~" htt!rg
WIS rapid but tho attendance WAS too small cor
the competition be well sustained. and the prices
were low.
Among the sales were those OF dark blue jaf.
with doghead handles klen-lgng. l'5'-l4io. 80, a
hcayenly-Due Glng'r jar. klen-lunf. nosW
ironas so. fvc-roor h"aEcr-form vase. Win
flower ana butterfly decoration seventeenth century.
80 a turquoisc-biuc bottle with dccorat on under
.he gaze Klon-mne. height Z inches. 81. C'ladou
vase with brilliant glaze kien-ung. height ID
inches So blue and white cracked porcelain.
,ri,b .1ahorate floral docorati0n Kne-le ora l6il-
i772 height Y Inches, 81. dark-grcen hottie win
decoration Of dragon ana wafer plants N4'"-''N9'
height is inches, s2z 49,, ,. -. 4,
The sale vii be continued This afternoon at 2
<Frf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
CATHEDRAL TRUSTEES MEET
STONE FOR THE NEW STRUCTURE sr1J. To nr
cHosEN-THE REV PRESCOTT EvARTs sue.
cDEDs THE REV. DR. HouGHroN.

l ne trustees OF the Protestant Episcopal Cathe-
oral or ST John the Divine held their regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at the See
house. IN Lafayette Place Bishop Potter pre-
sidea and there were present Dean Hoffman. the
rev. Drs Dix. Huntington and Greer and Messrs
. T. Nash, George Macculloch Miller J. r Roose-
Vet and w G. Schermerhorn
Dean Hoffman made report on behalf Of the
bulIuihs committee. considering In detail various
hlhos OF stone which may be used FOR the exterior
OF lhe cathedral The point az issue is whether
i"Aroie or granite shall be used. As the spire is
10 be nearly six hundred feet high and on the
highest ground In Manhattan. IT is argued by some
'ha' marble would be the more impressive. An
oIhef point Is that St. Luke's Hospital near by, IL
OF marble. and the two buildings should harmo-
.li1e. II was argued that marble might be n little
. .1o CONSPICUOUS: The point was referred back 10
me committee FOR further consideration as 10 cost
and cXpcdioncy.
me sum OF 100000 was appropriated to continue
"OIh on the choir during the current year IN"
exterior stone is atill 10 he added even 10 that
part which has already been erected. II also
announced that the famous Tiffany Chapel which
was presented 10 the cathedral time ago,
would soon be removed to the Leake and Watts
house on the cathedral grounds. II Will finally
be placed IN the crypt.
The Rev. Prescott Evarts. OF WappinCers Falls.
was chosen cathedral trustee 10 succeed the
late Rev Dr George II. IlouShton. Mr.. Evarts
is son OF William NJ Evarts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
rop THE rryFrIT or 4 WORTHY CHARITY.

The Free kindergarten Association Tor coioieu
Children Is IN need OF money ns Hah"s''s ''
with which TO carry on its work. 1t Is n char"S
,ba, y, an exne-se = a little more than 500 a
month supports a kindergarten for little ch''ore"
and sewine-school for girls OF all ages OF '''e
benefit OF this kindergarten there Is TO be inns even
ing concert ana cocutionary cnicrt men. , Il
rnber Music Hall I'm the Carnegie Hal Build
ing. Scventh-ave and Fiity-sev"ntn- nc vrs
lowing Will appear. n T. Burleigh. haryton,, NJ.
A. Purvis Macdonald. pianist Miss Enlina ~. -
accompanisf. Professor ". + craig Vioi''''' "''D
Charles Anderson. 'locutonist 90 , 80
The genera admission vii be 20 c"nis ana re-
served seats 81 Tickets can hc obtained rom lnc
Executives Committee Nj. Elizabeth ). @laN"HH.'
Mr. j. : Garnet. MIS- Mary shaw. MIS-, MI NJ,
Carmond Mrs Charlotte" Harguci. MI mar -
Chccsman Miss Mary !; Eat9 Nj hIorCe norT.,io
Ray Miss J lm0gcn Howard. Mis- ~ , oIh'IIh
Rav Miss Laura Adair ana Miss Annie pas
Mrs James Herbert Morse. the pfcsld,Th,i Mt
Edward curtis the vico-presd"nt. Miss Katherine
X. Sewcll the treasurer. and Mrs. Eliza b'-n =.
Graham the secretary. who have been WORK. z
hard 20 make the enterprise a success. nope ti@
ali the old friends Of the klndergarten VII rauy
and bring with them al their own iriends ana
thus do a good act 10 worthy cause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
s1errPS OF CHARITY WV A LAWSUIT.

Justice DAILY in the Supreme Court, yesterday
handed down decision IN which he confirmed me
cie,ers OF Charity OF St Vincent de Paul IN the
rossesslon OF valuable property IN forohaW. Inc
nronertv I'm question was icft by Margaret WHIT
u.ortb a former superior OF the order, 10 Mary
Ann Ely known a. Mother jerome her hers or
assigns forever The purpose % IN" iestaf flf WIS
.. I,y,te me land to the erection OF a hospital.
Mother Jerome treated the property AS beionel..6
~ Inc order which paid all he taxes on Do unui
,avafion was exempted on the ground thaf il De-,
jonged 10 the institution. She h"d infcstni" ana
eubseouentlv her Prandnicce. Laura '. Duhldp.
sued 10 partition the property. asserting thai IL
had belonged 10 her granuauht: ana thht the N''
dnecended 10 herself and other heirs.
Justice DAILY. in his decision, holds that WINE mo
will did not in form create trust y was 20 CON
s.rnod for over twenty four years by Mother
leone mat the plaintiffs have 10 Interest IN me
nronerty and that the Sisters OF Charity have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
STEVE" BRODIE SUES FOR DIVORCE
HAD HIS DEATH REPORTED N ORDER TO wATch
HIS WIFE.

Steve" Erode. the Bowery saoonkeeper VINO oo
tanned a great deal OF notoriety by asserting 'n"'
ne jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge Is suii's NE
wife Gertrude for an absolute divorce In the gu
prcme Court They married after an eope
ment which took place from Albany III AusuS'
1883. 1t was reported recently that brooie nsu
died on train at a little town IN Wisconsin NJ
arrived home very much alive on Inc ioio"i"s
dav TO find that his wife had disappeared IaVihs
heard rumors 10 that effect ne had caused NE r.
port OF his death to he circulated Erode Uaceu
HI wife and saloonkeeper hai"eu iO''' ~
lOi's Hotel in Jersey CITY. . ,,a,o. hayo
This is not the first time that the Brodies nave
been involved in tho divorce courts. three years
AGO Mrs Brole began an action for scparat on ui.
the ground of cruelty Friends then brought ABOUT
Il rccOuc La ion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
MEETING or TIE corNcIL AND ALDERMEN

In the City Council yesterday Mr.. Goodwin In
trodvced Il resolution FOR an ordinance 70 compel
owners OF halls IN which wrestling matches are
he'd 10 pay a license fee Of 8 $50 Councilman
AeGsrry offered resolution TO change the name
o. Union-st in BROOKLYN to Stranshan-ave.. in
iohof OF James s. T. Strdnahan. who has Just cele-
,e ms ninetieth birthday. BON resolutions
"yue referred 10 committees.
nm ase bosrd Of Aldermen adopted new rules. u
We oecioeo 10 continue TO meet on Tuesday, the
f SS",e OF war making it possible that the TWO
nooses ol the Municipal Assembly might be called
on single day
49,, man man Mccall proposed a number OF oThl-
O. r.tich were referred TO the Law committee
~ CO. ioFiues Tor license Zee for common shows
~ 81 an lehnes "carrOuses. Ferris Wheels rope
go .,,0-nf' puppet shows and ball games" as com
moi mon shoWs Only citizens or those who have
con6,e, men Intention 20 become citizens may
Sunuuct common shows" Another declares that
~ venice which carries passengers or goods for
~, ni,r - pubAc cart and must be licensed No
fVtistoi., except citizen or who has declared
..s l-ten.lOh, can own or drive public cart, ana
or goods. O ~ $500 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27

ORDERED BY A JURY TO PAY FOR FURNITURE
USED BY HER FORMER HUSBAND

Mrs. Alice De Lacy Radcliffe. who recently Sc
cured divorce from her husband. Edward j. Rat
chne, the actor on the ground that he had wife
living in England when he married her. was sued
by David Lindenbaum in the Supreme Court yes
terday before Justice Truax and jury FOR sl,eS0
for furniture bought In December. 1894. Mrs. Kat
cne. she termed in tho suit. contended
that the furniture was not bought by her, but oy
her former husband, and that she was not respon-
sble for the debt.
The plaintiff testified tina. he asked Mrs Kat
che II she had any objection TO his charging the
goods sold her to her individually. as she was un-
willing to charge them to her husband, and she
agreed 10 this Mrs Radcliffe denied this. but IN.
jury. after celebrating for hour. returned
d verdict for s. .S34 % in favor OF the paintin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-27
AN AVENGTNG OYSTER.
~ c.r,crr A DUCK BY THE BILL. AND DEoWNEp
From Tho Providence Journal.

IT.
From Tho Providence Journal
,sculior case OF death through greco TOOK
,Iace nj Pawtuxet last sunday. The victim "aa
x.id duck and the cause OF death was an oy'''''
,,ticn fastened to its bill and drowned H. -, ,
XII dsv sunday Il large flock OF wiid DUCKS. p'U ~
ti. ,'uynberlng over thousand, hoVered oNSi ~"
n1D,S tetvUoon Starve Goat Island ana the hnonrr
nd Yacht club house. at PawtuAct III seniU,. IN.
20 God Ionis Schultz OF Providence VINO ~
D. 1ock noticed one OF the number noa,ihsr uv
,no ~ with the tide away from the rest I Inn
inc that il had been shot. he borrowed d pJn ch
Frederick H. Nichols, steward OF ths yaSdh' r1
his approach the bird he discovers I've pued ' hS
dge into the boat he found sso ;a Of S large
Yer Evidently tho bird had gone 70 NJ
t9n for food and seeing the oyster ana no M nen
soii' "a meal had thrust It's BIZ INTO tne op
shelI The oyster had then suadehy ,he edge Of
Bile Win such force ms 10 cfumpie tne 80
,ts shei against the ducks BILL ho'dihs 'Ho u"'"
u1 s struggles the bird must haze 20 the
oy 80 Although too late TO save iseI he o ugg
re- ihe bird was still warm when iouhG, e s"oM ,feS
OF t"g had been dead but short u.te oss,er
Inabng the wlrInth OF the clubhouse t1 M
Ir'e.,,,ness.d the extraordinary spsctac'~