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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
PAWTUCKET.

Burus Anniversary Concert aud Ball.
The ninth annual observance of the
birth Of Robert Burns by Clan Fraser.
No. IL, Order Of Scottish Clans, was held
in Music Hall last evening, taking the
usual form of a concert and ball. The
concert was held first and was thor
oughly enjoyed by the assemblage. II
consisted of songs, readings ana
instrumental renditlons, most OF which
we're of Scotch origin. Many OF
those who took part in the concert
were engaged from out OF town. X. H..
Fairman's philharmonic orchestra was
in attendance and rendered a medley OF
Scotch airs which was enthusiastically
received. Chief Of the Clan David ;.
Fraser made an address of welcome.
thanking the people for their Support at
the occasions held to commemorate so
lear a man to the Scots as Burns, and
eulogiZed the poet.
After the concert the floor was cleared
for the grand march, which was led by
Chief Fraser and Mrs. Mckenzie. Dane
Ing was then INDUCED In until a late
hour, under the direction of Floor Man
ager Matthew Lang, assisted by George
A. Saunders and William Ferguson.
Pawtucket Training School.
Yesterday afternoon the graduating
eXSIGlSeS Vi lut raw UNIV tAoihAb
school were held at the school rooms on
Grove street.
Badly Frozen.
George Green of Boston, got drunk yes
terday afternoon and laid himself away
to sober up out on Lonsdale avenue. lie
was drought TO the police station in the
patrol wagon and found TO be nearly as
stiff with cold as with liquor. DIR. Lane
worked over him for ovef an hour before
he succeeded in bringing him around.
Points of Interest.
A police officer has been stationed on
Exchange street bridge to keep horses
from trotting across IL.
A polo game between the hackmen
| and espresso ZEN will be played Monday
evening.
Tomorrow evening a benefit concert for
the family Of Daniel -. Richardson Is TO
be held at Lothrop's Opera House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
TRAIN A N TESTIFY.
Their Story of the Lonsdale Grade Cross
ing Fatality.

Their Story of the Lonsdale Grade Cross
ing Fatality.
The inquest into the cause of the Ions
dale crossing accident was continued yes
terday afternoon before Coroner Brennan,
when the testimony of the conductor,
fireman and brakeing crew of the train
was taken.
II appears from their testimony that
no one on tue train saw any oh str uction
on the track, or knew there was a coils
ion until after it was all over.
DR.. Garvin was first recalled and cor
rected his statement regarding the
whiskey bottle found on the victims.
Christopher Keefe. a brakeman, testi-
fled TO hearing the brake whistle when
about twenty feet from the crossing. He
did not hear the collision. There were no
brakes set on the train before the train
neared the crossing. 1t vas possible TO
hear the noise made by a team approach
ing q railroad crossing by one on he top
Of a train. He heard no noise of the
sleigh that night.
James Hennessy, the head-middle
brakeman, did not think the noise likely
to be made by a sleighing party could be
heard by n brakeman. He heard the
brake whistle and applied the brakes. He
also heard the bell ringing. He set three
br kes which probably o three or four
minutes.
Joseph Mason said he was brakeman
on the last car. When the brake whistle
was blown the last car was just below
the upper crossing. He did not hePr the
bell ring on approaching the crossing.
! Frank Burgess, the rear middle brake
man ON the train, said there was a stand
ing order TO come into Lonsdale under
control. and If there was a signal set, to
stop north of the depot. 1t was GUS
tomary on some trains to set the
brakes on coming into Lonsdale.
The breaks were not set that night until
the whistle sounded. He heard no noise
OF the sleighing party approaching the
crossing.
The inquest will be continued at /
o'clock to-day, when it is expected that
the testimony of the occupants of the
sleigh will be taken.
Arthur Blackwell Tells the Story OF the
People i'm the Sleigh.
In the inquest at Lonsdale this after
moor Arthur Blackwell. one of the occu-
pants of the sleigh, testified. He said
that in the seat where he sat they
had only coffee TO drink. They
stopped singing at the Catholic
OAK. They did not hear the
whistle aud only saw the train when ON
the crossing when they saw the head
light. They were struck dumb and no
one uttered a sound. He was thrown out
but soon recovered sufficiently 10 help
care for the injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
BAD TRAMPS.
They Try to Fake Possession of n Town
I'm pennsylvania.

They Try to Take Possession of n Town
I'm Pennsylvania.
HAZELToN, Penn, Jan. 2S. For the
second time within two months the town
OF Whitehaven has been stormed by
tramps. Last night a band of thirty-five
swooped down on the town, and "a dozen
houses were entered and pillaged before
the citizens realized what was going on.
Nathan Eckrote was the first To give
alarm, in doing SO ne nearly lost his life.
A half dozen tramps pounced upon
him and were Kicking him when assist
ance arrived.
AT another place three of them seized
la Williams. a l5-year old girl.
The assailants were met by her sister
who fired OH the men with a rifle. Sue
fired with effec5 for blood marks were
traced n mile in the snow.
The entire town was aroused by the
firing Of pistols. The tramps made n de-
termined stand for a time but were forced
to retreat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
More stolen Property Recovered.

Detective Swan, in his investigation OF
the recent robberies in this vicinity re-
covered some more stolen property this
morning. The property comprises 400
mounds OF iron aud n coil OF 3-inch rope,
the rope being valued nj 500 aud the iron
at 4 cents per pound. The stuff was
stolen from Everson * Little. sewer con-
tractors, who have identified the prop
erty. The property was sold by Vaughn,
Shern and Wall, who we're arrested by
raigned in court this morning. aud IL is
thought that they were the perpetrators
of the deed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
FOR SWEET CHARITY.
Theatricals and Ball ut the T~rocsdero
Last Evening.

Iast Evening.
The most notable gathering Of the sea-
sou was that at the Trocadero last even
ing. the occasion being a ball aud theatre
calls for the benefit OF the st. Mary's
Orphanage. The elite of the city were
all present and everyone with any pre-
tentions TO social magnitude was there.
The large reception parlor had been
transformed into a miniature heatre by
the erection of a small stage at one end
OF the room. and On this stage the per-
Torrance was given.
Court Cards" was the title of the
play, and the cast wa in the n of
nrst-class amateurs. Following the the
a~tricals the company proceeded to the
dance hall, and to the strains OF sweet
music from the American Band Orches-
ira danced until a late hour.
At1l O'CLOCK an intermission allowed
the dancers 10 partake Of an elaborate
collation. and then dancing was recon-.
menced.
The toilettes OF the ladies were mag
n~ifcent aud were dazzlingly beauti-
full. or course the sombre-hued gar
ments OF the sterner sex were TO be met
on every turn, but the dense blackness OF
their attire only served as a background
for the lighter costumes OF the ladies aud
the effect of beauty was more fully In
tensihed by contrast.
The affair was eminentlv successful
both from "A Isocial aud financial stand
point, and was enjoyed by all present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
THE X

Weather for this evening-Cloudy and
cold.
For to-morrow-Cloudy and cold.
The Thermometer.
Temperature from y A. NJ, Jan. "a, to 0
A. NJ. Jan. %.
Highest, 80, lowest, us; mean, 263.
The lid for Tomorrow.
High water Mt Providence at 5:33 A. NJ.
and at Cos l.. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
The News in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-The Hawaiian
minister has a cablegram confirming the
reports of the overthrow of the Hawaiian
government.
Mott Smith. the Hawaiian minister
here, hurried TO the state department this
morning as soon as he heard the news OF
the revolution in Honolulu, and at once
laid the matter 'aefore Secretary Foster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

A false alarm was rung in from box 81
Mt the corner Of Camp and Olney streets
last night. 10 fire could be found in the
vicinity, aud the person who pulled the
box kept out Of sight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
Arthur Blackwell Tells the story of IL
People in the Sleigh.
YANKED THE BoY's EARS.
Lund Took His Boys Part and Paid 81
and Costs for IL.

Thomas Luud charged with an assault
on Michael Madden, was arraigned in
the sixth district court this morning and
was 1ued 81 and costs. Madden and
some companions were sliding in the
Second district when Lund's boy aud
Madden became involved in a row.
The former ran TO his home and told
mediately rushed out grabbed young
Madden by the ears, wrenching them aud
taking the skin off in places. lie was
arrested later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

WAsH1NGToN, Jan. 2s.-Forecast for
New England: Generally fair, followed
by rain or snow; warmer; easterly winds.
For eastern New York: Increasing
cloudiness and rain or snow; probably
rain or snow Sunday; warmer; easterly
winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
Point. of Interest.
PAWTUXET VALLEY VILLAGES.
River Point.

River Point.
There is considerable gossip about the
disappearance OF Jennie Fannian, a
pretty weaver who worked at the Royal
mills. She left the mill Thursday night.
She was seen yesterday walking through
the village OF NatIck. with "A man. The
uir.'s family Is mach concerned about
her, and the police are trying 10 find her.
Centreville.
The Rev. James j.. Brady. pastor Of
81, Mary's Church, entertained the mem.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
Snow Melting mt Chicago,

CHICAGO, Jan. est is decidedly
warmer here to-day, aud the snow is
rapidly disappearing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
TO GET TO BOSTON
Consolidated Wants Providence
Division Of Old Colony.
OLD COLONY WANTS ESQ,
And Also Wants Consolidated to
Take the Whole System.
SQUEEZE FOR NEW ENGLAND.

1t IL Understood In Boston That the New
Haven People Already Own a Control
ling Interest in the New England, and
win Assume Control at the Next An
nuai M%eeting-If These Reports Prove
True the Consolidated VIII own
Nearly all This Part of the Earth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
TYPHUs AGAIN.

The HeaIth OrHcefs In Now YORK arc
Greatly Alarmed.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2S-Ihe typhus has
broken out again 10 such an extent that
the health officials are greatly alarmed.
This forenoon five new cases we're re.
reported, some Of them in places where
the disease has not hitherto appeared.
All Of the patients were taken To the
Riverside hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

whose ioveth . good business Ioveth
advertising, but he that desPissth fAssn
an ass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

"BottIing Up" the New England Road.
Boston, Jan. 2s.-The friends of the
New York and New England DAD are
somewhat anxious over the rumors Of
the acquisition Of the New York and
Northern by parties represented by Mr..
Pierpont Morgan.
The parties are supposed TO he acting
in the Interest OF the New York. New
Haven and Hartford, and the reported
move Is recognized as another attack on
the New York n New England, as its
contamination would probably be fol-
lowed by the breaking of their new route
into New York aud leave them without
any all-rail route.
1t is announced that the contract Of
the New York. New Haven and Hartford
road with the New York Central, by
which the former gets TO the Grand Cen
trail station in New York, over the iron
of the Harlem road, which is leased by
the New York Central, is to expire next
MAY and will not be renewed. II this
exclusion becomes a fact the New York,
New Haven and Hartford will be COM
PEELED TO secure a new avenue of entrance
for itself and its allies.
But the apparent "Dottling up" of the
New York aud New England may not
prove to be so easy. There are para
praphs in the interstate IN law
which. to the lay mind. seem TO forbid
the present determinations Of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford. and
there are sections of the general statutes
of Connecticut which also restrict it's
present policy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

bers of the Holy Name Society at the
p~arochial residence last evening. There
was music, singing. ~recitations, etc, at
ter which "A collation. was furnished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
CITY DVERTISEMENTS.
ia ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PoStponement Of Opening
-OF
Messer Street Grammar School.

The opening Of this school Will DO necessarily
delayed one week. Teachers and pupils OF this
school can have the coming week as a vacation.
n. s. TARBELL. Supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
The Rowling Conte,t.


The Elmwood bowling contest yester-
day resulted as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

Boston, Jan. 2s-The New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
desires the Providence division Of the
Old Colony for the entrance of its system
into Boston, and stands willing to pay a
Colony Railroad Company.
But the Old Colony will not sell, save
upon a liberal bid for its whole outfit.
Sound steamship business, the railroad
system OF southern Massachusetts aud
its future.
The asking price is $3.50 per share, or
n ten cent. guaranty. which latter would
have to be approved by the legislature
of Massachusetts,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
Pennsylvania and Drcxel & Co. Reconcile

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. est is bow
stated in financial circles here that the
breach between Drexel g. Co. and the
Pennsylvania has been healed. IL is GER
tain that n more friendly feeling exists
and the severe talk INDUCED In six
months ago Is no longer heard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28

Boston. Jan. 2S.-The Boston Com
mercial Bulletin SAYS: Affairs in New
York and New England are shaping
themselves in "A rather unexpected man
ner. Between now and the annual meet
ing in March affairs will eliminate either
one way or the other. IL is the New
York, New Haven aud Harttord's last
chance, and as the latter road wants the
New England very badly, it is more than
probable that IL will appear in control at
the March meeting. Friends Of President
Parsons says that they expect the New
Haven to obtain control OF the New Eng
land, and some even say that it is in cou-
troll to-day.
The New Haven should have the New
England for its terminal facilities alone.
Even il it takes over the Old Colony, the
New Haven gains little in the way of ter
minals. because of the already cramped
condition OF the Old Colony. The Read
ing people will sell their New England
stock at a price. but IL is thought that il
will not be too nigh "A one for the New
Haven. Parsons or the Reading people
are not in business for sentiment, and
money can buy almost anything any
where.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-01-28
Not Wanted by the New Haven Road.

New YORK, Jan 2S.-Vice-P President
futile OF the New Haven Railroad Is
quoted as denying absolutely that the
company contemplates any alliance with
the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company.
In a more qualified way he says that the
New Haven road does not want the New
York City & Northern, but the large in
terests which j. Pierpont Morgan has in
the New Haven oad creates a strong be-
lier-here that the latter has at least been
offered the Northern control, the situation
somewhat resembling that when Mr..
Morgan bought the Housatonic system
and turned II over TO the New Haven
Company.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
Bargains at the Atkinson assignee sal
One Day,

Anticipation seems to be creeping to-
wards realization when it is announced
that-the sale of the course tickets for the
One Day will begin today at Stock
BRIDGES at 9 o'clock ;and the fact thar the
public are given, in the entertainment, a
rare opportunity of witnessing, not only
novelty and beauty in dramatic, musical
and spectacular effects, but probably
the finest amateur dancing ever
given in New England if not in the Unit
ed States, would in itself suggest an early
application for seats as being advisable.
The interesting lone Day. paper which
has been circulated throughout the city
reflects much credit upon the
skill of the artist in the dainty and APP
propriate designs and the talent of the
contributors Of the reading matter.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
A Card to the Public.

It is to be regretted that the arrange
ment to close the dry and fancy goods
stores on Saturday evenings for the bene-
fit of employees, has not been fully en-
tered into, and has not been fully kept
by those who were supposed to have
subscribed to it. At a considerable sac
rifce and expense we endeayored to
make it a general thing that would be
maintained, but have not succeeded.
Therefore, for the benefit of our patrons
who desire us to do SO, ana for any 9TH
ers whom we can serve, and for our own
protection, we hereby announce that our
store, 4S9 and 400 Congress street, will
be open on Saturday evenings hereafter.
j. r. LIBBY.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
PER ORDER OF ASSIGNEE.

Funeral this Thursday afternoon, at $50
O'Clock, at house of Jassac johnson.
In Lyman, April 8, Mrs. Abba b.. wife OF
John G. Libby aged CT years.
In East Orland, March %, George Bowden,
aged A. years.
In Augusta, April 1, Isaac G. Cunningham,
aged so years.
In South WATERFORD, April 2, Mrs. E. H.
Kicker, aged 30 years.
In Embden, March 1S. Mrs. Lydia Thompson.
of Concord. aged SO years.
In New Portland, March 13, Mrs. Lydia Pea
BODY, aged rs years.
In Atkinson March 10, Evelyn M. Tewles-
III Castine, March II. Mrs. Adelina Sawyer,
aged 70 years.
1.-THE funeral of the late Loring Lombard will
take place this Thursday afternoon at 3 o,clk.
from the residence OF his brother, No. 90 Gray
street.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
OWEN, MOORE & CO.
Large crystal glass naples at Atkin-
sons. 10 cents.
MARRIAGES.

In this city, April s. at ST. Luke's Cathedral.
by RI Rev. Henry A. Neeley Bishop of Maine,
assisted by Canon c. NJ sills, Herbert Payson
and Sally Carroll Brown.
lii this city, April 4, by Rev. DR.. Blanchard,
Katharine Blanche Colcord of Portland.
In this city, April A., by Rev. S. +. Pearson,
Fred VIM. Sergeant, of England, and Florence
Z. Harris of Portland;
Mary E. Bragdon, both of Scarboro.
In South Gorham,. March 30, Harry E. Rus
sell Of Alfred and Miss Augusta NJ. Thyng of
Shapleigh.
ris of West, Medford and Miss Gertrude NJ.
Stuart of Oxford:
In Jonesboro, March %, Fred Gray and Miss
In Hudson. March Is. Alonzo N. Pinkham
and Miss Lilly A. Awes.
In Etna, George Woodman and Mrs. May
Merchant.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06

Of course they have anobject in the
policy. There is one Thomas Harper on
the hill who might tell some things
which they don't want him to tell. They
wish to serve notice ON him as to what
will happen when he does tell.
I believe that the scheme OF fraud was
concocted in advance, and there are ex-
cellent reasons for this belief. Last
September that clause in the city charter
which provides for the presence OF both
parties at the count was obeyed IN every
ward. In the spring election the same
method was pursued in the Republican
wards. and in Wards and 4, believe.
But in Wards / and the Democratic
wardens took the count into their own
hands in a way that leaves no room for
doubt that deliberate fraud was intend
ed. When Republicans in those two wards
attempted to offer motions relative to
the count, they were ruled out or order
with promptness that showed prepare
ton in advance; and when it came to the
count, the tables were moved back so as
to be out of view of the voters gathered
in the ward room. although formerly the
votes were counted in the presence of
all.
Then there is another very significant
fact which has not been referred to as
often as it might be.
The Dem. ballot clerk of Ward knew
on the night ofthe election that there were
100 more votes returned than there were
ballots given out. He had stated to his
Republican associate at the close of the
polls that 1160 odd votes had been given
ont. 1t was so understood generally
when the polls closed. And the next
mo n nc whe an affidavit was being taken
from the Republican ballot clerk, that
clerk stated that there were 1853 votes
thrown, and that his Democratic associ-
ate would say the same thing, as he had
said it the night before But when this
Democratic ballot clerk was found he
had changed his mind, and insisted that
over 1900 votes had been thrown. This
was of course before the revelation made
by the city clerk. What then cansed that
Democratic ballot clerk to change his
statement of the number of ballots used
in his ward? There may be some who
believe that this change in his statement
was not made in accordance with plan
of fraud; but must be excused from
being of that number.
There is another most remarkable
feature to this affair. 1t is the manner
in which the organ of the Democracy in
in this town has met the Overwhelming
evidence of fraud. The brazenness with
which the
Thieves Have Called "stop Thief
all over this city to distract attention
from themselves. is unparalleled in song
or story.
We. elected our mayor; but the law in
such cases makes no provisions for seat
ing him; so we are obliged to renominate
him and re-elect him. Loud applause. ]
Mr.. Arthur Beale was then chosen
secretary and then Mr.. Drummond put
the question, asking all who favored
electing James P. Baxter as mayor of
Portland, should indicate it by rising
The whole body Of delegates at once
arose.
Then NIessrs. Knowlton of Z, Dugan of
and Cousins of were appointed a
committee to notify Mr.. Baxter of his
nomination.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
DEATHS.

In this city. April 5, Mrs. Mahitable d. Bean,
widow OF the late Cotton Bean, OF Limerick,
aged 81 years 2 months.
Funeral onSaturaay afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
at the residence OF her son, /. S. Bean, No As
In this city April s, Mary, wife of the late
John McDermott, aged 70 years.
(Funeral Friday morning at $50 o'clock,
from her the residence, No. 1856 Clark street.
Reouiem High Mass at st. Dominics Church,
at o'clock
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
Twomb1y Discharged.

Willard 1. Twombly, charged with OBJ
tanning money under false pretences, was
before Judge Gould yesterday morning.
The complainant signified his willing
ness to withdraw the charge against
Twombly if he would make proper set
tIement. Twombly agreed to do SO, and
was discharged on payment of costs.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
reduction of Grand Trunk Fares.

Mr.. NJ. j. Powers Of Montreal, general
ticket agent of the Grand Trunk railway,
has notified Mr.. Lawlor, the ticket agent
in this city, that the company intends
making extensive reductions in the COM
pany's local passenger fares in Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont. The
cha. ge will take effect about May lst
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
silver Spray Division.

These are the officers of the Silver Spray
Division No. 40 S. of T., Peaks Island
elected for the quarter ending June Both.
w. PHI. Wallace.
w. A,-Nellie Lane
r. S.-ChaS. Brimmer.
Asst r. S.-Lena England.
f. S.-B. Wallace.
T-Anne Bracket.
Chap.-Mrs John Holbrook.
Con-Fred Milett.
Asst Con.-Stella Skillings.
I. S.-Lillian M. Lane.
O. S.--F. i. Brackett.
2. w. P.-J. w. Bracket.
The S. of I. are to have a benefit
Saturday April Sth at Golden Gross
ball.
The Portland daily press., 1893-04-06
ST. Paul's Church .

The following officers have been elect
ed for the church year:
yestrymen-F Robinson, J. 7. johnson, J.
II. Dow, F. Il. Ridlon j. B. Griffen, G.. I.
Dealv. j. w. Harper e. b. Lockwood, j. II.
Hawey.
Wardens-J. Dow, J. w. York.
Parish and Vestry Clerk. II. Dow.
e Treasurer. Dow.