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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
THE R. |. W0MAN'S CLUB
Literary Women Of Rhode Island at
Tillinghast's.
INTERESTING PROGRAM.
Who the Women Writers OF This state
Are and the Reception rendered Them
by the Rhode Island Woman's Club
Many People Were Present

While Rhode Island has brought to
light many famous men and women and
has given them to the world IL remains
for the Rhode Island Woman's Club TO
inform us here in this State, how many
literary women there are within the bor-
ders of little Rhody. There is list OF
them: Providence - Mrs. Mary *.
Adams, Miss Candace Allen, Miss
Katherine Austin, Miss Francis
Stougnton Bailey, Miss Abby Il. Beck
with, Mrs. NJ. n. Brewster, Mrs. w. w.
Brown, Miss Annie f. Campbell, Miss
Emma Converse, Mrs. Sarah Douglass,
Hall, Mrs. Charles Hart, Mrs Eliza Put
nam Heaton, Miss Louise Clare Hoppin,
Miss lie Garde, Mrs. Sophia Little, Miss
Amelia DE +. Lock wood. Mrs. Emory Lyon,
Mrs. Fanny furdy Palmer. MrsE.Mar
Elizabeth Pratt, Mrs. Maria L. Richards.
Emma Shaw, Mrs. Julia Ann Clark
shedd. Mrs Eleanor Talbot Smith, Mrs.
Anna Garlin Spencer. Mrs Mary Anna
Bisbee Talnian, Mrs. Sarah +.
Hopkins; Newport-Mrs. Annie Whit
tier Almy. Miss Kate Anthony, Miss
Kate Clark. Miss Rebecca Coe, Miss
Emily Olive Gibbs, Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe; Warren-Miss Virginia Baker;
Bristol-Mrs. Henrietta NJ. *. Brownell;
Wakefield-Miss Esthar Bsrnon Carpen-
ter; Valley Falls Mrs. Elizabeth Buffum
| Chace, Mrs. Lille B. Chace Wyman;
| Peacedale-M Caroline Hazard, Phenix
Miss Emma Lamphear Smith.
Miss Grace Channing, California: Mrs.
Jane Anthony Eames, Concord, n. H.;
| DIR. Grace Peckham, New York; Miss
| Norah Peckham, Lexington, Mass; Miss
| Mary +. wardwell Boston; aud Miss
| Fanny Louise Weaver, Nantucket are
natives of Rhode Islam and SO may be
| classed as living among The literary
women of this State.
Most of these named were at the re-
cepton rendered them by the Rhode
Island Woman's Club at Tillinghasts
parlors this afternoon. The president OF
the club, Miss Amelia ;. knight, assisted
by the Vice Presidents, Mrs. Frencl'
Pratt, Mrs. Charles Nattison and Miss
Ellen q. Hunt and by the historian, Mrs
Fanny Purdy Palmer received.
| Exercises were held, the program con
sistng Of the following: Song, words by
Mrs. Lucy Metcal Akerman, Nothing
But Leaves. :" by Miss Alice Wolf; read
ing by Miss Catherine III. Austin. from
her own poems; reading by Miss Esther
Bernon Carpenter, Sally of the South
County," from her own works; reading
| by Miss Frances Stoughton Baiiey, from
the poems of herself aud her mother
Mrs. Urama Locke Bailey; reading by
Mrs Fannie Purdy Palmer. sonnet'
and bit OF literary bric-a-brac, At al
Afternoon Tea" song, Waiting" words
by Mrs, Ellen F,agg Russell, by Mis-
Wolf; reading, by Mrs Eleanor Taboo
Smith, from her own writings; reading
Mrs Anna Garlin Spencer, Mrs Sarai
Helen Whitmore's poem, "fhe Still Da,
in Autumn reading, by Mrs. Lille B
Chace Wyman, "An Innocent Life" from
her own works. reading. by Mrs. Ann;
Garlin Spencer, Mrs. Mary Chase Wy
mans "Where is Hyias.
Tea was served after the rendering o.
the program.
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WAS HE MURDERED?
Disappeared From Portsmouth, N. II.
Over Three Years Ago.

Disappeared Ne
over Three Years Ago.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 30.-Thursday
evening, Nov. IA, 1889, Charles Kimball,
son OF William ball, who resides on
the Spruce Creek road in Kittery, came to
this city in company with his brother
Pearl. They started to return home quite
early but proceeded only as far as the
house occupied by Samuel Johnson at the
junction of the Kittery and York roads,
where they remained and INDUCED In a
drunken carousal.
Charles Kim ball, who was about IS years
old, has never been seen since that night,
having completely dropped out of sight,
and, strange to say, no effort was ever
made by the York county officials to learn
his fate. -
The story told at the time by Johnson
and the other Kimball boy was to the ef-
feet that their supply OF liquor gave out
and Charles started to come to this city
to procure more to continue the orgie
Daniel McIntire, toll collector at the
Portsmouth and Kittery bridge, remained
up that night until late hour, but states
positively that young kimball did not
cross the bridge again to this city.
Some people were inclined to think that
Kimball had fallen off the bridge and was
drowned, but as several persons were
known to cross the bridge about the time
that Kimbsll was reported to have started
for the city and as they did not hear any
outcry, very little faith was placed in this
theory. At the time a strong suspicion
prevailed that Kimbsll had met his death
by foul means, but as the county authori-
ties made no move in the matter it grad
ually died out.
Yesterday person intimately acquaint-
ed with the parties, stated that there had
been some developments recently that
would seem to testify the laying OF the
matter before the county officials to in
vestigate.
The party was asked II he thought that
Rimball met his death by drowning, and
he answered in the negative and said that
he was satisfied that Charles Kimball was
murdered.
II Is said that parties residing In the
neigbborhood of Kittery Depot would
like to have the officers investigate the af-
fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
FLED TO SOUTH AMERICA.

Travellers Insurance Co. OF Hartford
Brings Two suits-Ciark w. Hatch Wanted.
NEW YORK, Nov. 3o.-Two friendly
suits have been begun in this city in the
Supreme Court by the Travellers Insur-
ance Company OF Hartford, to discover
the liability for the money paid out three
years ago on checks and orders forged by
Clark w. Hatch. This man was agent for
the company in Worcester, Mass.
Four years ago he was on trial In Mis-
souri, for having killed his uncle and coll
lected the insurance on his life. He was
acquitted, and his employers believed in
his innocence until they discovered that
even while the trial was going on Hatch,
while out on bail, had begun a series OF
frauds, which he continued for over a
year.
His plan was to obtain policy in some
out OF the way town under an assumed
name, and in the course of few months,
by forged coroner's certificate, forged ad-
ministration papers, and forged docu-
ments OF many other kinds, obtain the
money.
The exact amount of his swindling will
never be known; the company discovered
only $1,000. Hatch was arrested, but
through some legal hitch was released.
While detectives were looking for him
with more warrants he fled to South
America, where he is supposed TO be now.
The suits that have now been Instituted
lre against the Importers and Traders
national Bank TO recover 5000 and the
Fourth National Bank for s15, 900, paid on
on forged checks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
The bethany Union Bazaar.

The various Protestant churches of the
State have found in the proposed Beth
any Home for Young Women an object
in which they can put forth united
efforts for success. The ladies connected
with these churches have arranged for "A
union bazaar at Infantry Hall on the
afternoons: and evenings OF Thursday,
Friday and Saturday next, which will be
free from the lotteries, grab boxes, and
other chance ventures of the ordinary
fair. Gov. Brown will formally open the
bazaar on Thursday evening on Friday
evening the clergy of the State will be re-
ceived, and on Saturday night Gen Ken
dali and staff, Department Commander
Ray of the q. A. X. and staff. aud others
in the active military and in the ranks Of
the veterans will be received. A fine
musical entertainment is provided for
every night The tables ana the cafe will
be supplied with the best in their several
departments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.

TosroN. Nov. 30.-Today's market is
simpl, professional. with the bulls try
ing TO engineer "a rally, usiig the ciiqneu
stocks for a lever, and the bears knock
ing down those which have no inside sup
mort The gossip to-day tells OF the possi-
bility OF four or eve million gold for export
Iondon has been selling stocks, disposing
of considerable Erie. The insiders III
Sugar profess 20 be highly pleased at the
decline yesterday. and say that IL gives
them a chance 10 purchase cheap stoch.
They backed up their views by sending
sn,o the crowd TO buy few thousand
shares. which were suppl d by Bache
Go. IL was the strong stock upon the llst.
Ouite a fight is going on IN keadlng. III
IA quite certain that the lnsiders are
marketing the stock in both the local anu
New York markets. local mousse uroP-
ming /, 900 shares at "a.
NEW YORK, November 30.-The market
sold on gold fears yesterday,
Cammack being considered large
sellers. Quite a large short interest III
exchange made bankers sensitive In zee
ing against gold shipment. some houses
refusing transactions in exchange likely
TO lead TO gold exports. Caoles say tnae
it is probable that the Bothschild pian
will be adopted by the committee OF the
monetary conference, with some NOUN
cation. a.
The bulls on Industrials are not dis
turbed by yesterdays decline; New III
ferests in Sugar are said to be bu yin0.
IL In not safe TO assume that the Novem
her earnings on Readings income will be
as much as those of October. November
il adjustment month.
The London market was lower on
Union Pacific, Reading aud Atchisoni
Erie was & lower.
A large banking house is today testing
the pola offered by the sub-treasury for
export. On these tests depends snip
ments on Saturday. This house says ship
ments on Saturday. from present indica-
erally expected.
Pr ssident King of Erie says that the
trunk line west-bound rates have been
very much demoralized this year, which
accounts for the large decrease in the
rate per ton per mile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
A MaAauernde.

Good Will Temple of the Pythian Sis
ters, had very large gathering at its
masquerade ball in Oriental Hall last
evening. The grand march was led by
Charles Potter accompanied by Miss Lot
tie simmons, and they were followed by
lI0 couples arrayed In all sorts of cos
I mes, and representing nearly every
nation, trade aud profession. The pro-
gram consisted of sixteen well arranged
numbers aud furnished dancing for the
merry party until o'clock. About II 80
an intermission OF 30 minutes was taken.
when refreshments were served. The
committee II arrangements were Mrs.
Jennie = Hawkins, chairman; Priscilla
Chace, Jessie Braman, Lizzie Fuller aud
Julia Bragg j. ;. Reed was floor dirsc-
tor aud was assisted by j. Hirshon, !. X.
Walker and w. True. The Alpine Or
chestra. with Ned Young rs prompter,
furnished the music. The next social
will be held I'm the same hail aud with
the same music Wednesday evening, Jan.
4, aud wall bs select
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
AN ITALIAN KILLED.
lie was Wound Around shaft at tho
Locomotive Works.

lie was Wound Around n shaft at the
Locomotive Works.
Israel Precault, an Italian. was killed
at the Rhode Island Locomotive Works
soon after / o'clock this afternoon, his
death resulting in horrible manner
Precault was employed by the company
in the capacity of belt fxer and has been
in the establishment for about six months.
At | O'Clock this afternoon Precault
was attempting to throw belt on a
grlndstone, but the belt being newly re-
paired was tight. He made another at
tempt and this time the power, starting
up suddenly, threw the belt on To the
small wheel, and entanRled his arm in
the rapidly revolving wheel.
Precault was drawn about the shaft
with inconceivable rapidity, his feet
striking the floor above with sickening
thuds at each revolution.
Precault's cries for assistance attracted
the attention Of several of the workmen
who at once rushed to the engine room
and succeeded in stopping the power. AS
the engine was shut down Precault was
thrown from the shaft to the floor and
fell onto pile of castings lying near Dy.
The injured man was at once picked up
and DIR. Morgan. the company's physi-
clan was called in. but the man was dead
before his arrival. An examination OF
his injuries revealed the fact that Pre-
cault was horribly mangled.
Both feet were torn Oft at the ankle
the head was crushed. the right arm torn
from the shoulder. aud almost every other
bone i'm the body broken.
Medical Examiner keefe was notified
and gave permission for the removal oil
the body.
lived on Steere avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30

IL man would walk right in the
centre he could get along very nicely
without troubling Eddy street When
asked how large space a man would DE
allowed for this wonderful feat, the
MAYOR gave 1t up aud said that man
must he sober; and he was then classed
with Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Pettis.
The next man was Inspector Of Build-
ings Spencer B. Hopkins. The NEWS
man was encouraged as both he and Mr.
Hopkins were OF the same mind, and that
mind was that Eddy street ran up to
Westminster street aud ended, and al
lowed Westminster street the right OF
way, and commenced on the other side.
Mr.. Hopkins was positive OF this at first,
but when asked il a man was walking
along EDDY street and came to Westmin-
ster street would he cross Westminster
street, Mr. Hopkins looked sad and was
actually sorry that he could not answer
the question. He, however. showed his
willingness to assist a worthy brother In
distress in the following manner: Said
he: ''Go into the city engineers office
aud ask for Sherman-Herbert Sherman
and IL there Is man in town who can
answer this question it is he" For this
and other reasons, Mr.. Hopkins stood a
little higher in the estimation OF the
NEWS man than His Honor the Mayor.
and Mr.. Smith aud Mr. Pettis
Mr.. Sherman was called out, and lie. too,
ike the TcSI. Ictl lut uItSliOus duA WIN
a sigh walked off, whether for gun or
an axe, or the entire force. to attack the
News man, was at this time qnes-
tion, but IL Is well-kuown fact
that reporters are not supposed TO
worry about anything Of this kind, and
the reporter awaited Mr.. Sherman's re-
turn. The cause OF his sudden departure
proved to be friendly one, for he had in
his arms large book telling when and
how Westminster and Eddy streets came
To be laid out. and from dates aud plans
he convinced the NEWS man that so far as
Eddy street was concerned n man could
90 down on the south side aud not cross
Eddy street, as IL was, until few years
ago. n lane. and no one seemed to own IL,
ard for pity the city took charge Of IL ana
called it Eddy street. This seemed
ali right until tho last part
of the question was reached. when
he answered that each street would
require n different answer and, as
he said, take DJrrance street n short
time AGO. The street was made right
over Westminster street, aud there Is no
West minister on Dorrance street When
asked II the horse cars did not 20 up
Westminster street, he said. yes but"
and after using up "A large sheet OF the
city's paper, with plans. etc. the big book
was closed and he, to, was clsssed with
those who could not enligh,en the
| NEWS.
There was one more. lie OF the law.
| CITY Solicitor Colweil. Mith despair de-
pIcted on every feature the NEws mau
wended his way to the office of Mr.. Col
we'll. as the last resort. The door was
locked and this was the straw that broke
the camel's back.
A return TO the Office was made, and il
| is 10 be hoped that no sane person will
allow himself TO 80 far wander from the
path Of goodness ~ to ask apy editors "If
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
POISONED HIS MIND.
A Contested VIII Case Mt bridgeport,
Conn.-Estate of 100000.

n contested VIII case NJ Brtugeport,
Conn.-Estate Of 500, 900.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Nov. 3o.-A con-
tested will case occupied the attention OF
Judge j. NJ. Hall, OF the Superior Court,
yesterday. II was that Of Mrs. Elizabeth
T. Barnes OF Fairfield, against VIM. II.
Starr and n. b. Gorham of Danbury. The
latter are trustees OF the will Of the late
Samuel B. Barnes, husband OF the plain
tiff.
The action is brought to have the will
declared null and void. The plaintiff al
lege, that on June 16, 1890, her husband
made the will in question, but promised
her that it would be destroyed as soon as
he had exhibited II to certain relatives, to
appease whom IL was made, and new
will favoring the plaintiff would be made.
According to the will In contest the plain
tiff would only receive q small portion OF
the estate, which is valued at about
100000
Mrs. Barnes testified that the relatives
40 poisoned her husbands mind that he
compelled her to subsist on salt pork, rye
,read and other inferior food. He died in
1891, leaving the bulk OF his estate to
Iephews and nieces and cutting on his
widow and sisters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
DARING BANK ROBBERY.
Two Young Men, With Drawn Revolvers,
Demanded All the Cash.

Two Young Men, With Drawn Revoivers,
Demanded All the Cash.
TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 30.-A most dar-
ing bank robbery occurred yesterday af-
ternoon in Allentown, Yarmouth county,
this state. vt that time two young men
entered the Farmers National Bank and
with drawn revolvers demanded all the
cash on hand. Cashier Hutchinson and an
assistant were the only employees of the
bank present at the time.
A weapon was held at each and one Of
the robbers backed up this forcible de-
mand with the words: "We'll blow both
your heads off IL you don't turn all your
stuff up at once" Cashier Hutchinson
quickly complied with this request and
handed over about two thousand dollars
which lay on the counter before him.
Then one of the robbers, compelled the
turn their heads, while the other robber
walked backwards out OF the door. His
accomplice quickly followed. In q mo-
ment the cashiers courage returned and
he and the clerk rushed out into the
street after the robbers. The cashier had
grabbed pistol in the bank, which he
Immediately began firing at the fleeing
thieves.
The robbers returned his fire and the
exchange of shots and the cries of Hutch
inson and the clerk soon aroused the viii
lage and almost Immediately score OF
persons were in pursuit. About two
squares from the bank the robbers were
captured. Threats of lynching were made
by the villagers, and had the robbers not
surrendered quietly they would no doubt
have been roughly handled. They gave
their names as j. y. Morris and Frederick
Smith, and were ut once removed to Free
hold Jail. The money given to them by
Cashier Hutchinson was recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
0URt0WVPEQPlE

A series of four dances will be given at
the Trocadero beginning the 9TH oil De
cember. These dances were great sue
cess last winter under the manaRemeho
of Edward M. Guild. This winter the
management will be in the hands OF Liv-
are Mrs William Ames, Mrs, 4, Philip
Mason, Mrs. Frederick Sackett, Mrs
Duncan Chaplin, Mrs. Charles 4: Bailey,
Mrs Frank r. Richmond, Mira William
q. Rocker, Mrs: Howard q. Sturges,
Mrs. Roscoe 4. Washburn and Mrs. Hen
ry Pearce.
Mrs. Frank f. Richmond and Miss
Richmond have issued cards OF invita-
tion to teas" the Sd and 10th OF Decem-
Der, for Miss Lavalle, guest at the
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Freeze OF New
York are visiting Mrs. Lyman freeze ~
Cranston.
Miss Abby Lppitt left Providence for
New York to-day.
Miss Priscilla White, whose singing at
the last Symphony concert created such
enthusiasm, will give song recital De
fore the SATURDAY. Morning Club at the
residence OF Mrs. Fred Drew Cross, %
Angel street, Saturday. Dec g. MISS
White will he heard in group OF frencc,
German, Italian aud old English songs
Miss Clara Munger of Boston is to be
congratulated upon the success OF her
distinguished pupils, Nine Emma
OF Gen. Hyde, Bath. Me-, Miss Lillian
Durell and Mi IS Priscilla White.
Mrs John Campbell gives reception
this evening at her residence on Waeer-
man street for her nieces, the Misses
Babcock.
Miss Alice Thurber gave an afternoon
whist yesterday in honor OF Miss Char
lotte Daley.
Miss Francis +. Mosher, the well-known
instructor of dramatic reading aud ac-
tion, is receiving pupils at the Moulton
building, room l3, also at Wilhelm
Nauck's school of languages. Hoppin
Homestead building. Miss Mosher Is
also n member of the Talma Club and
made "A decided success in "Esmeralda'
when last given by them.
Charles II. George gave a very pleasant
progressive whist 'rty at his residence
on Harvard avenue last evening. The
queen prize WAS won by Mrs. Herbert
Greene of Wesleyan avenue.
Edmund B. Weston. C.. f.. of the city
engineers department, who a year OF
two ago was elected q member OF the
Institute Of Civil Engineers of Great
Britain, has recently received a letter
from Sir +. A. Abel secretary OF the in
siitute, informing him that he has been
elected fellow of the Imperial Institute
of the United Kingdom, the Colonies and
India.
John II. Conrad aud family and Miss
Maud Barnsby intend spending the win
ter in Florida, aud expect to start for St
Augustine next SATURDAY..
The Rev. w. G. Stinson Of Milwaukee,
Wis, has accepted the call from the Ply
mouth Congregational church of thi'
city. 1t is expected that he will assum.
charge OF the pastorate at one and will
preach his first sermon on Dec. Ii.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
stafford.


The Church OF the Epiphany, on Pot
ter's avenue, was filled TO its utmost ca.
pacity last evening to witness the mar
riage Of Edward L. Root of the firm of H.
Il. Root a. Sons, aud Miss Mary f.,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stat
ford. The bridesmaids were Misses
Mary Liscomb, Florence Greene. Nellie
Root and Ella Stafford. The best man
was John +. Allen. The fol-
lowing-named gentlemen officiated as
ushers: +. L. Campbell of New
York, II. L. Rice of Boston; Harry
G.. Root. Joseph Stafford. Jr,
Richard ID Lyman and William L. Boon.
After the ceremony had been performed
by the Rev. Henry Bassett, the relatives
and guests were driven to the residenc ce
of the brides parents, No. 496 Pine street,
where reception was he'd, the ushers
assisting. After the reception supper
was served and the happy couple bade
the company goodbye and left OH a bridal
tour. On their return they will 90 to
housekeeping on Melrose street Mr..
and Mrs. Root were the recipient of many
handsome, costly aud ornamental pres
ents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30

Regarding the will of John Steere Of
Santa Monica, Cal, which was presented
yesterday for probate in the Municipal
Court of this city, and bequeaths to the
city of Providence his large collection of
birds and animals. IL may be said that
the park commissioners have as yet no
idea OF the extent OF this col
lection and whether IL will be
worth while TO build building for its
occupation. When the first intimation
was received OF the bequest, the commits
sioners wrote to the attorneys in Santa
Monica for n description. and up to the
present time have received no reply. IL
is needless TO say that no preparations
have as yet been made TO receive the coll
lection,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-11-30
THE GROUSE ESTATE.
stIi Believe There is n widow Who VIII
Put In n Claim.

SYRACUSE, Nov. 30-Notwithstanding
unsuccessful efforts TO locate Grace viii
sons residence in New York. the belief
is mistaken that she is the woman pre-
pairing to contest the will Of Daniel I'D
gar Grouse, who left an estat OF slO,0 200,
600.
one Of Mr.. Crouses favorite horses was
named Grace. Only short time ago he
received from Europe two handsome rose
wool blankets for his fayorite team, and
he said they came from lady in Europe.
IL is asserted Grace Wilson spent n good
deal OF time IN Europe.
A New York law firm OF unqnestion-
able reputation sought the services Of the
shrewdest lawyer in Syracuse for them a
copy Of the will. which has been for
warded TO New York.