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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-11
MURDER OR SUICIDE!
John Sheehan Missing From Hi
LAST SEEN WITH A CROOK
His brother Relieves He Was Murdered
He Was u watertown Farmer and
IL Believed to Have Had Money
About Him.

WATERFOWL, Mass, April 11.-John K.
6heehan, prominent young man, is miss
ing, and his relatives fear that he has been
the victim of foul play.
lt has been three weeks since he has been
seen, and as he had a
Large Amount Of Money
with him and was with noted crook OF
Somerville his friends believe that he has
been murdered.
He was but % years of age and had a
wife and two small children. His wife is
nearly distracted over her husbands alb
sence and has now accepted the murder
theory as the solution.
The missing man was prosperous
farmer and
Has Ono of the Best Farms
In this vicinity II Is located on Main
street, almost in the center of the town.
THEE weeks ago last Sunday Mr.. Shee-
han came into the house and said to his
wife: II am goingSdown town, but will
be home early"
Since that time he has never returned.
He was seen later in company with a man
who has since been. identified by several
people as a
Noted Crook OF somerviIIe.
His character is a very bad one, aud those
who know his record say that it is long
and black. He has the reputation, so
these people say, Of stopping Mt nothing,
and he Is the suspect of the relatives Of
the missing farmer.
A private detective was informed of all
the minor points of the case, and immedi
ately set to work. For nearly two weeks
he has been engaged on the case, but has
not succeeded in unravelling the mystery
He has followed the Somerville crook
and has recorded his actions. The Somer-
vile man denies any knowledge of the
whereabouts of She..han and even denies
being with him on the time in question.
What the Brother Says.
The missing mans brother, j. ID. Shee-
han, believes that his brother has been
murdered. There is something very
wrong" he said, "for my brother had a
nice home and was evidently contented
No object could he have for going away
that has as yet come to light. He was happy
at home with his wife and tw, sons, and
besides this he left property behind.
'There is little doubt but that he was
murdered or else he committed suicide,
but why he should take his own life we do
not know.
He had with him when he went away
about $50, and we have positive evidence
that he was with this crook from Somer-
vile. We are of the opinion that he drove
to Boston and then came back ON the
train.
His habits were very regular. He was
Steady and Industrious,
and would never have left home of his own
choice unless he was on business"
Mrs. Sheehan has left the farm which
her husband run. She could not bear to
live there with the two children without
the head of the household-her husband.
80 she has moved to Belmont, and is now
living with her sister, Mrs. Mccarthy.
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Aeronaut, Kescued.

PARIS, April IA telegram from
Boulo2ne announces that the balloon
which assembled from Brussels at midnight
last Saturday fell yesterday in the Bay of
Canet. The aeronauts, Toulet, Liban and
Bronez, calculated upon spending IS hours
In scientific observation. The balloon and
its occupants were perceived dragging
along in the water Of Etampes by fishing
smack which went to their assistance and
rescued them.
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Probably Murdered.

NEW YORK, April ll.-Last Saturday
James p. Trynor of South Vineland, n. j.,
was found dead. The members of an
Italian family who lived with Trynor dis
appeared a day or two before his body was
found. Among the most important wit
nesses was to hav been Thomas Basnet.
Yesterday morning Basnet's house was
discovered to be on fire. They found Bas-
net dead on the ground near the burning
buildipn
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The Lily VIII Not IanruIsh.

LONDON, April 1.-THE Exchange Tele-
graph company says that the property of
George Abingdon, or Squire Abingdon"
will not go intact to his family, as has
been stated A will made by Baird
aboard the steamship Majestic during his
voyage to the United States has been found
among his effects, it is said, and under its
provisions Mrs. Langtry will receive a
large property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-11
A Railroad Collision.

ST. LOUIS, Ap.il ia collision oc-
CURED yesterday morning at Tenth and
Washington streets between car No. of
the Northern Central Railway company
and car No. IA of the Benton Bellefon-
taines Railway company. John Doyle,
Joseph Demmi, Frank Lagusa and Saliva
dor Lanarge were badly hurt and four
other men slightly injured.
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and would never have left home of his owr
choice unless he was on business
Mrs. Sheehan has left the farm which
her husband run. She could not bear tc
live there with the two children without
the head of the household-her husband.
SO she has moved to Belmont, and is now
living with her sister, Mrs Mccarthy.
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the City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-11

BosToN, April l1.-Giobanna Satozio, an
Italian woman living Mt 241 North street,
entered DIR. Brindisi's drug store on Fleet
street, about IL o'clock yesterday morning,
and purchased a small package of paris
green, for which she gave the necessary re-
ceipt. Three hours later the woman had
severe pains in her stomach, and her
friends sent for DR.. Brindisi, who treated
her for cramps. An hour later than this
the woman died
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-11
Hippoiyte After the Insurpents.

PUERTO PLATA, st. Domingo, April H.
News has been received here that Presi
dent Hippolyte, after his arrival at Cape
Haytien, arrested Luron and other Do
minican rebel leaders. He banished them
from the republic. Their forces were dis
armed and the leaders escorted under a
guard to the frontier
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In Favor Of buchanan.

New YORK, April lin the trial OF
DIR. Robert w. Buchanan yesterday Tho
cross-examination relative to the use of
arsenic and other poisons in embalmin
favored the defense.
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Fell From a yy,ndoxv.

CHICAGO, April l1.-Mrs Lizzie Duncan
Gate of Ohio jumped from 4-story window
of the Lincoln Park Sanitarium yester
day, and was instantly killed. She was
suffering from cancer and melancholia.
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-21
STUDIOS OF HOME ARTISTS
William Forsy;h's Painting Is Done Al-
most Entirely in the Open Air.
His Entire Independence Of Public Opinion
Has succeeded in Winning Fame-liis
Career In the Art World.

Mr. William Forsyth. il might be said. is
one of the most independent of men in his
art. SO far as the opinions OF others 90. this
city contains. lie has O guiding star. but
1t Is not public opinion. While perfectly
alive 10 the necessity for the best public
approval of his works. still he Is one who
would rather forego that pleasure than to
obtain il under any kind of false pretense,
or. in other words. depart from his
own ideas to procure II. Public
approval 10 the price OF every
artists labor. since he gets little more
at the most. Ii is the stimulus
of his life and the end of his living. A true
artist has sufficient. even though he has
very little money, and is perhaps richer in
exuItaDt honrs and happier in general con-
tentment than men of narrower natures
can understand. It 10 ever so with Mr.
Forsytb.-yet be has been one of the COM
mercially successful artists and has sold
East more dollars worth than ct home,
where his sales have amounted to no in
considerable aggregate.
anybody setting out to find Mr.. Forsy tn
may be fortunate. or unfortunate TO O
ewearing degree In their ccomplIshmenr
his studio Is In the open air. and be is
nearly always IL IL and at work. but as it
10 so very portable the trouble comes when
EyinR TO locate the same. When
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at his home. l32 Fletcher avenue, he
works in the house. He has q studio In
Fort Wayne, but as hIs time is so muoh
taken up by the art schools where he
him TO plant q regular studio here. He can
hardly remember where his direction In
art started. When small boy his admi-
ratiOn of things done. whether In mud.
chalk or otherwise. was predominant over
his being. The initiated thing and skill
of fingers always fascinated him. This
love was developed g certain extent by
an old German gardener once EN- ploy ed by
the family. who by his eleverness at carl
cature fixed for himself an inspired awe
IN the child. Pictures In show windows.
etc, were puzzles to his under
standing. After leaving school he be-
gan TO reach uD little IN
drawing until he got hold of Ruakin's nd.
vice TO young artists, which cleared up
ti0n with :ull sails. His teachers scarcely
ever approved of hIs ideas, while III turn
be seldom. if ever. approved of theirs. and
separating himself from the fountain of IN
struction he almost abandoned himself TO
gyDsying about the country, sketchiDg.
sketching. skotchinR. without making any
serious efforts to apply his admiration of
painting to the scenes he came upon. lt
was RnskID's book that sent him TO nature
for instruct tion, anal III black and white he
wandered on. lhon it was that he began
advancing IN correctness. In 1873 he went
20 New York TO simply pictures.
He had never bren able To trust his own
Judgment on a picture. and ~ was not un-
til be bad seen and studied almost every
picture of note in that city that ne came
away. lt WAS then he saw Basrian lie
Pages pictures. that were a revelation TO
him. Others had always struck him as
containing something artificial. and so q
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great advance In his admiration was
marked.
In 1876 caps of American students at
Paris aud Munich were taken of. and came
back home IL was then that John Love,
OF this city. returned. and with James +.
Gookins, of Terre Haute. started the first
Indiana school OF art. when sir. Forsyth
received bis first practical instruc-
tions. Then Mr.. Forsyth went TO
Munich and spent two years under Prof.
BencZur and two and q half years with
Professor Gysis- He attended Professor
Loetftz's painting echool-the best In
Munich, as Professor GysIs was the best
master in Germany. HIS influence was so
great over his men that exhibition honors
were always captured by his students. In
the Royal Academy exhibitions Mr.. For.
syth never failed 10 secure come honor. and
In 1855 he was voted the medal. After lesv-
Ing the academy he spent his summers In
the country and his winters In his studio.
In 1888 he exhibited two pictures
at the international exhibition In
Munich. Coming home. he took
charge of the Fort Wayne Art School.
which he has taught ever since In 1871
he rescued the art school of this city from
collapse. put it on Its present nrm SUD-
scription basis anu made that association
q public institution. This was done purely
TO save students from the depredatlons oil
make be lieve art teachers.
The summer IL bis harvest time and ne
lives ont of doors during the whole season:
As models are hard TO obtain here his work
follows the direction which presents the
least resistanoe-the landscape.
One of the features of Mr. Forsyth's char
acter is his power 70 interest and en-
thnse even his followers In the work. No
summer day Is long enough. with its com.
bInation OF freedom and exultation. and
NO sun is too hot for Mr.. Forsyth. At night
he Is an owl during the warm season.
studying this side of natures canvas. All
that IS necessary for the completion of his
happiness 10 plenty of paint and canvas. n
good day and q good pipe. No day for
him would be complete without this ancient
and congenial peace-maker
1t is "a source of pleasure to notice Nh.
Forsyth's pictures which were honOred nj
the worlds far One represents the edge
of n wood. and is the property of MIR. Louis
Weissen burger, of this city. The other
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-21
GROWING PAMPHLETS FAD
Dealers in Old Books Find Demand
for These Historical Brochures.
An indianapolis Dealer Talks Interestingly on
the Sltject-Aciye Work Of Various
Historical SOcirtips

There has been much written about deal
srs In old books. yet there is always some
new phase of his interesting business COM
Ing To the surface. A dealer in old books
does not handle bis wares giugerly, and
keep them with great on the shelves;
no. indeed, not be. He must necessarily
pore through their musiy pages. In order TO
post himself on their value. for the little
catalogues be receives from the literary
centers 10 not always cover the choice
and rare gems of old-time publishers.
Indiana polls is not considered a lucrative
point for the collection OF rare volumes al
though now and then the dealers OF the
city pick up some valuable work that is
perhaps considered mere rubbish by its
careless owner. On North Delaware street
Is IN elderly dealer who has spent much
of his life in the oollection Of books and
his oiientage now is quite extensive. as he
Durveys TO historical societies in many
states Recently he has had al unusual
demand for old pamphlets bearing on the
early history of Indiana. This demand Is
largely from the New York Historical so
ciety. The gathering of these pamphlets IS
BOW even somewhat of lad among the
literary folk outside OF historical societies.
Almost any pamphlet treating OF the early
Development of Indiana Is well taken in
New York
This dealer on Delaware street also finds
that the societies show an aTidity for dOcu-
meuts and papers contem poraneous and
throwing hight on ineldents of the war of
the rebelllon. lt is advantageous 10 the
dealer TO buy almost any of these docu-
nients. aud. lD fact, anything that pertains
20 bibiio'heea Americans. Americans
make history fast enough, but it Is the COM
plaint thatitis not recorded in suiE ciently
accurate manner THIS growing tendency
10 assImllate the numerous documents
that tell dislointedly OF American history
and out of them prOduce a true history
seems To have taken fast hold, and the his
torical societies OF the States are doing
commendabls work In this direction. The
society OF Wisconsin has now about $50 coo
volumes and buys almst everything that
adds OF reveals bits OF the States recorded
history. The society OF Minnesota, having
it's home In q comparatively young
state has not many volumes,
only thirty thousand or so. but the society
makes up IN enthusiasm what IL lacks in
volumes. It has no hesifancy IN buying
old hooks that relate 20 the growth of Mln-
nesats or the Northwest. The Indianhpo-
LIS dealers have sold a number OF books 10
these societies. although the New ork So
eisty is the best patron OF the Indianapolis
pen.
The Massachusetts, Society is also on the
constant lookout for Massachusetts pam oh
lsts. many out OF Srint, that have found
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their way to the West. Almost every inch
OF massachusetts, has n history, and in tile
early days there were speeches and docu-
ments galore printed. These speeches in
pamphlet form we're often limited in
edition to several hundred copies and
1t Is very easy for one of these
copies to become exceedingly rare in the
course of a century. AS a general rule men
who write u pamphlet on general con-
temporary topic have given the topic much
study and RESEARCH, and consIderab Bile relia-
bihty IS attached to the pamphlets thereby.
Genealogy II great feature of social life
in New England at the present time. and
when John Brown or William Winthrop
hear that their great-grandfathers made
IN address In 1872 on the turpitude of the
Town Council of 1ewKsbury they search
far and near for copy of that address 10
put In their cabinets of family relics.
In New York there are frequent book
sales. and collectors In all parts of the
country select books by catalogue and file
bid. One indianapolis dealer recently
bid on great many books at u New York
sale. but he was only fortunate to get
three of them. This same dealer saws the
worlds fair will give q strong impetus to
tine collection of books on the Spanish dis
coyery of America Some people will buy
these books TO store away on their shelves,
and a few will use them in preparing his
torIcal novels that Will. perhaps never see
light in n publishers bindery. This spas
modlc desire 10 write novel. after consid-
eTaoie historic reSearcn, is Dy no means AL
uncommon one.
ID. X. SNYDER. of this city. has two vain
able old books in his coll, ction. One 10 a
volume of sermons by Roberto De LiceO.
published in 1875. before Christopher
Columbus set eyes on the new world. Ii is
bound IN hardened hog skin studded with
bIg brass nails. It is printed from metal
type In the Latin language. and each
initial letter is embellished with a red ink
scroll of varied pattern. This book cost
him $50. He also owns three volumes of
De Brie's Antiquities of Rome" printed
respectively in 1900, 1897 and 1921. These
books contain finely wrought engravings.
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I'm the GardeD"-is owned by Mr.. Carl
Lieber. The Indiana landscape is with
Mr.. Forsyth. as it is with Mr.. Steele. the
most appealing su biect. Mr. Forsy th loves
er light and color. While Mr.. Forsy this
pictures once bore the Munich stamp or
tone of color. they are now Just to the con-
trary. The intention at present is color and
hight. His practice naturally inclInes
to briliiancy of color and broad
sn, effects by the lnxtsposltion OF
in a word,-vibration. This coming snm-
mer will find this artist among the hills OF
Brown county and the picturesque people
of that section. In the southern part of
the State the beauties of a more intense
sun are unfolded while the mood. or as the
Germans have nc. stimmung. is sweeter.
Ii is impossible for Mr.. Forsyth to keep
the country ont of his pictures. as Is so
eifeetually done by many landscape
painters. Mr.. Forsyth stimulated into ex-
istence q night life class, which Is drawing
To 1t the life lovers of the art conception in
this city.
Ii has been said of many that they were
in art for art 8 sake and the same applies
TO Mr.. Forsyth. Whatever gets into his
pictures genuine. He paints with no
idea To please. yet follows nature faithfully.
which he knows must succeed and please
ultimately. His love of art and of nature
are the same. His watchwords are Sin
cerity must win.' He is called all extrem-
ist. bnt has not reached that extent as
snch, which would be most pleasing TO
school he prefers the development of his
individuality. Relying entirely upon him.
self he IS most isolated. He will make
other trips TO Europe for stimulus. perhaps,
but Will likely remain an Indiana citizen
ell his life. withal it lacks art atmosphere
The Indianapolis journal., 1893-05-21
Amateur Gardening.
Louisville courier.Journol.

L0uisvlII0 C0urieT-J Ourh1I.
The amateur gardener is now in his glory
He has been set back % little by the cold
weather of the past few days. but a glim pse
of sunshine brings him out as Quickly as
IL will soon start up the weeds. which il is
part OF his summer mission TO suppress.
The nxiety ne msDifests about the wealth
er Is touching. The biggest farmer with
thousands of acres. whose crops might lie
ruined or made by u single ram. is not more
soiicitOua He scans tie sky every day,
and is gwen to quoting weather saws and
instances upon every conceivable occasion.
He cheerful.y makes martyr of himself
in q little back yard, aud digs and spades
up the subsoil o. tin cans. bones and BRICK
bats whi ch the lot maker used in building
up his real estate. His vegetables may
never amount 60 anything. and perhaps
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Learned H. future vgIfe's Name.

It'd Bits
He was a ohatty kind of q coniuror. and
wss anxious to open the evenings enter
tainment merrily. So he stepped forward
To the front OF the stage and said: Ladies
and gentlemen. II there Is in this audience
any young man who would like 10 know
the name of his future wife. if that young
man will kindly stand up / Will undertake
TO tell him. and this is no guessing compe-
tiTion. Now. will any single young man
kindly stand upP
Up jumped young man in tho center of
the room.
Thank you" said the conjuror. Now.
do you wish TO know the name of your
future wIie"
81 do" said the young man.
We'll" said the man OF magic. Il al
ways like To do things In n proDer business
fashion Will you kindly give me your
namef
''Yes certainly" said the young man;
my ns.he is James Jackson"
Thank you" replied the conjuror. then
the name of yo1r future wife will be Mrs.
Jackson"
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Twilight.

Sing. sweet. Ii is the twilight hour
Thy voice brings rest and peace,
And unto thee is given the power
To BID all discord cease.
Let daT fade with its load OF sorrows,
Now Is enough for me;
care not for the coming morrows,
For they may Danish thee.
oh, that this eve could last forever
Ambitions sun De set.
For with thee near my heart would never
The busy world regret.
Only count us as Loves Immortals,
Let each be one in soul;
Bid sight halt at tho western portals,
AEd Death collect no toll;
Then twilight would be fraught with splendor,
Bathed in Faiths golden stream;
And each 10 each all love would render
sing, sweet. and let me dream.
-Flavel scott Mines, in Harpers Weekly
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may cost him three or four times what
they would bring In the open market. but
the pride he takes in their growth Is ample
reward There is something or the same in
terest AID feeling in growing your own
vegetables and flowers. tough and scanty
rearing son. who though wayward and
unpromising TO the world. has beauty
and charm that never fails TO swell the
heart OF the author of his being.
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Fate.

''The sky is clouded. the rocks are bare,
The spray of the tempest is white In air;
The winds are out with the waves at play,
Aud shall not tempt the sea to-day.
"The trail Is narrow. the wood Is dim
The panther clings TO the arching limb;
And the lions whelps are abroad at play,
And shall not join in the chase to-day"
But the ship sailed safely over the sea,
And the hunters came from the chase In glee;
And the town that was builded upon a rock
Was swallowed up in the earthquake shock.
Bret Harte.
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Had His Diploma.

New York Press.
at any rate. my daughter marrying o
scholar said the prond mother.
Il didn't know that he was an educated
man." said the neighbor.
'-Oh. Yes he is. He's y graduate of tho
Kelley Institute"