The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
new ENGLAND NEWS.


side electric railway, which has already been
a great financial success. Their plan Is tc
extend the system to the North End. II |,
not improbable that an Independent com
pany may he organized In the interests OF
rapid transit in this city. The public in
general is strongly opposed TO the extra
transfer tax imposed by the Union Street
Railway Co., and in consequence of this OPP
position, an independent electric railway
may be the result,
One of the mill BUILDINGS Of the Otis Falls
Pulp Co. ut Liyermorc Falls, Me-, has been
destroyed by lire, Loss, $4,000, Insured,
The barn OF Alexander Miranda in Woon-
socket, II, L., was burned by an ineendiary
a day or two ago, with three horses and
other contents The insurance Of $500 will
nearly cover the loss. The owner is brother
OF Joseph Miranda, whose barn in South
Bellingham, Mass, was burned by an in
cendiary recently,
Mrs. John Mason, wife of the engineer of
the Belvidcre woolen mills, Lowell Mass,
is dead in the insane department at the city
farm. She was removed there the 23d inst,
suffering from mental alteration, originating
in the Unfortunate intrusion of n soap pedler
into room where she was Ill in bed. This
was constantly upon her mind, until she died,
. ravng maniac.
Daniel Breen, a tinsmith, OF Lynn, Mass,
was instantly kill led by falling from the roof
Of the factory of the Thomson-il Houston elec-
trio works, distance of so feet. In his fall
he seized live wire and received severe
shock. Breen was a wdower and was IN the
employ of the company.
The Amoskeag Corporation at Manchester,
n. H., is erecting a new machine shop, which
is nearly completed,
Charles W. Sherman picked up large
ri AZ n snipp in h, harh p ot piynnnth
Mass, supposed to have gone adrft during
the recent storm from Boothbay (Me.)
schooner the find is worth several hum
dred dollars A num1er oil barrels of kero-
sene have been picked up along the shore
since the gale.
Judge Cot of the United States circuit
court has appointed IS federal supervisors
for the coming congressional elections. In
Providence, Cranston, East Providence and
Woonsocket prohibtionists are appointed
in Pawtucket, Democrats and Republicans,
and in Lincoln one Republican.
Mrs. George L. Cone wife of a prominent
merchant at Hartford, VT, was struck by .
train while driving, and instantly killed.
The shoe factory of B. H. Dorman in the
village Of Gilmanton Iron Works, Mass, is
Just starting in Tor business again, after be-
ing closed just two years. The prospect for
the winters business is encouraging.
The Bartlett Building and Improvement
Co., of Bartlett, n Fl , with capital of
S20,000 has been Incorporated. The shoe
factory at that place has shut down for
lew days to allow of taking account of
stock.
Thomas Curley, Milford (Mass.) man,
Is lying in dangerous condition at Lewis
ton, Me. lie received blow, in a friendly
fencing bout, in consequence of which he
was SPnSeleSS for rs hours,
Dennis b. Sullivan, treasurer of the
Father Mathew Total Abstinence society, of
Newport, Il. l., charged with shortage OF
$500 in his accounts, is dead at that city.
1t is supposed that he committed suicide.
An autopsy will be held
c.. L. Stratton, auditor and transfer agent
of the Northern division of the Boston &
Maine R. R. in Concord, n. H., has been
arrested, charged with embezzIing $1,000 of
railroad funds, and in default of $4,000 bonds,
has been committed to jail. He is very reti-
cent and refuses to say anything as to VIVA!
became of the money.
Three barns belonging to Charles Jacob
son, Mansfield Comm farmer, have been
destroyed by fire; also two horses, two
calves and large quantity or hay and grain.
Loss $500 to 5000
Edgar Haggett, - years cd, living with
his wife at the home of his son, in Everett,
Mass, has committed suicide. His son left
him sitting at the table, and 20 minutes later,
happening to go down cellar, found the body
of his father hanging to a post in the coal
bin, with the knees touching the ground.
1t is said the Old gentleman made rather
scanty living at doing odd Jobs, and
it is thought by many that his mind was a
little deranged.
Heavy rains caused an extensive cavern at
the Kineo slate quarry in Monson, Mass, a
few days ago. The large pit was filled to a
depth of about 100 feet, causing a large
amount of damage.
Timothy Hennessey, a young shoemaker
of Lawrence, Mass slipped while boarding
q train and fell beneath the car, the rear
wheels of which passed over both of his legs.
Both legs will have to be amputated.
Hennessey is married and lives in HaverhIl.
Schooner Maggie Cummins, while of
Coweset Narraganset bay, X. l., sailing I'M
der full canvass, was struck by whirlwind
and turned side up but being light could
not sink. The crew narrowly escaped
drowning.
The town of Byron, oxford County, Me-,
is the scene of some experimental gold
mining by the Coos Mining Company. One
evening recently some person unknown
gathered up all the gold which had been col
lected on the premises and the next night
the act was repeated, the total loss being es-
timated at about $780,
Mr.. Harrison Loring, the South Boston
| (Mass.) ship builder, was at the navy depart
ment day or two ago and had q conference
with Secretary Tracy. The contract for the
construction Of three steel tugs for the navy
has been awarded this firm, which is build
ing naval cruiser and three lighthouse ten.
ders. The contract price for the tugs is
$97,314 in all.
Schooner Howard Smith of Newport, R. t.,
recently went ashore at Doboy, Ga, in a
heavy gale, and the crew of nine were
dashed to the foremost crosstrees ali night.
genuine sensation was caused in the
superior court at Springfield, Mass, recently
The case of Howarth against Nevins foI
damages resulting from the loss of finger
was On trial. Howartb did not like the way
the evidence was going and dramatically
threatened to kill Lawyer Brooks if an un.
favorable verdict was given. He also
threatened to kill Judge Bond and DR.. Pur.
cell who amputated the finger. Howartt
was at once arrested and locked up.
A prize of $500 is offered to each of the
best three designs received from Rhode
Island architects, who will compete with
not more than six architects outside Of the
/ state, for design for S1,00o,000 capitol
! The best plan will be accepted.
| Inc large boarding house OF Charles
| Hinckley, Stoneham, Mass, has been par,ly
destroyed by fire. The building was dam
aged to the extent of about $4,000; insured
| for $4,000. Much of the contents were
saved. Christopher Wilson. boardcr i,
the house, was overcome by the smoke ant
is expected to die.
| The corporators of the Skowhegan & Nor
| ridgewock (Me) railroad company hav,
| fixed the capital stock, and appointed
committee to solicit stock subscriptions.
| The excursion steamer Bay Point, durint
high tide was lifted from her ways, listet
rail under and sunk near Fall River, Mass
The residence of Thomas Manning, Fal
River, Mass, was entered by thief, ana
pocketbook, jewelry and a large sum o
money were stolen Joseph Bishop, Cana
dian, was arrested, and the stolen article
| found on his person.
! Some roughs at Orono, Me-, played waite
into mans house by means of an old hanC
tub. catising considerable drmaon
SAMOA AND SAN AS WIFE.
Iippoo Il BIS Secretary's Story of Bart
telOt's Dreadful Fate.