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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
BLUNT EDITOR STEAD
Not Likely to Be Again Invited to Address
Women OF Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 28. Editor w. Stead
created . sensation at the joint meeting Of
the women's clubs Of this city yesterday
afternoon. The meeting was called to
confer upon plans to aid the suffering
poor women and children Of the city.
The hall was filled with representatives Of
all the leading women0 clubs In the city.
Mr.. Stead, who had been invited to adj
dress the meeting, said he chiefly well
coined the opportunity because sitting
side by side with those active workers be-
fore him were some of the most disreputa-
BILE people in Chicago. Nothing was more
obnoxious to any one who paid any atten-
tion to the teaching Of tee gospel than
the fact that the conventional Judgment
about the reputable and disreputabls was
quite foreign to the Christian ideal.
Who were the most disreputable
women In Chicago' They were those
who had been lowered by society and
providence with all the gifts and all the
opportunities and who lived entirely self
indulgent. These women who had
great opportunities only to neglect them
were more disreputable in the eyes of God
and man than the most abandoned
women of the streets.
Mr.. Stead's actual language was some
thing stronger than that quoted above.
After his speech, he retired from the
meeting, and the women went into execu-
tive session in q discussion of his remarks,
excluding the press representatives.
After the meeting many of the women
declared that under no circumstances
could they again attend q meeting at
which the Englishman was present.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
A BIG BRUTE.
James O'NeiII Nearly Kills His
Wife With a HatChet.
Their Five Children Witness the
Fathers Horrible Brutality.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec. 90. - James
o'Nsil Of Rocks Village, about three miles
from this city, made a brutal assault with
. hatchet, on his wife. and would have
killed her had not the weapon been dull
Mrs. O'Nsips head, neck and shoulders
are covered with cuts and bruises, and IL
IL not expected that she can recover. She
is'the mother Of five children and three
of them were present at the time Of the
assault. They gave the alarm after their
father had fed. O'Neil was pursued by
about all tho male citizens, but he had
about Is minutes start and took to the
woods.
From the stories told by the children
and neighbors there have been frequent
family Jars and O'Neil left his family,
and, IL is alleged failed to contribute to
their support During the past year fam
lily rows have been of frequent occurrence
1t is said, and Mrs, O'Neil several times
threatened to have her husband arrested.
O'Neil came into his house yesterday
and found his wife preparing to go to
Amesbury for the purpose Of consulting q
lawyer. O'Neil ran out into a small
building In the yard in which his oldest
sons were at work making slippers, and
picked up a shingle hatchet. He rushed
back into the house and, It is alleged,
attacked his wife. After she fell to the
floor O'Neil ran out of the house.
The police at once went to work on the
case, resulting In the arrest of O'Neil.
O'Neil is about 45 years old, and his
wife one year younger. She is small in
stature, while her husband is a big,
brawny man, nearly 8 feet tall.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
Concerning the Consolidated.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 2s.-In an interview
with President Charles c. Clark of the
Consolidated road the question was asked
whether the Consolidated road had been
identified with the present move of the
New York and New England railroad.
Mr.. Clark said that mot one of the di-
rectors had any interest in the New York
and New England railroad" When asked
II the move would not bring about con-
solidation Of both roads he said, "The
Consolidated road had no desire to get
control of the New York and New Eng
land road, but owing to the present pre-
dicament it might be obliged to take the
New York and New England railroad on
its shoulders"
Vice President Hall Of the Consolidated
road says that there isn't word of truth
In the statement that the Consolidated
wants the New York and New England.
He never heard q word about il from any
official Of the Consolidated authorized to
speak of the subject. No application for
a receiver has yet been made to Judge
Townsend Of the United States court.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
IT PAYS FOR ITSELF
One City Department is
SeIf'SuStaining.
SUPT. DARLING'S REPORT.
It Shows That the Water Works Are
in Excellent Condition.

The report OF the Water Commissioners
for the past year, as we'll as Supt. Darling's
report, are quite interesting and show that
the growth OF the system OF water works
the finest In the country-has, like the
city, been steady and heaithful, and their
capacity Is ample for several years. While
this year the works were only able to turn
over $1,000 to the sinking fund, still 1t
was not much OF falling of taking into
consideration the general depression.
Had the entire business OF the city been
managed with as much conservatism and
care the past two years, and the advice OF
the Mayors been needed instead of an
tagoniZed by the City Council and its
several committees, its bonds would not
be begging for a market but the market
would be begging for them.
The sum of t35 900 is asked for this year
and as long as the system Is able TO pay
the cost OF running 1t, pay the interest on
its debt and put little into the sinking
fund 1t should have 1t.
During the year just closed there have
been 4 Ia miles OF water mains laid, the
largest extension OF lany one year In the
city limits.
Besides this there have bee n added 27,-
719 feet OF mains in Central Falls and
East Providence, making the entire
length of street mains now on the works
11S /. 2 miles.
Several improvements have been made
to the reservoirs, and among them is the
grading and building OF retaining walls
and the erection Of ratings Oh the road to
Reservoir Heights.
Supt. Darling advises the erection OF an
observatory or tower about 80 feet in
height, which would make the place very
attractive as the grove has been cleaned
up and Is nowAa nice place for picnic
parties in Summer. He recommends a
continuation OF the meter service, becau' o
OF the extreme drought OF the past season.
He says that II the meter system was not
IN use, water would be wasted to such an
extent that instead ot pumping five mil
lion gallons daily the depart ment would
have to pump twelve million gallons.
Supt. Darling warns the city TO look
we'll to her rights, for there are eager eyes
seeking to destroy her privileges. He
fears, " pollution is allowed to continue,
that the time will come when a double
system of mains will have to be laid, so
that the stored water will be used for
domestic purposes and water for fire ser
vice taken from the river.
All In all, the department ~ In good
condition and the city is to be congratu-
lated that II has at least one institution
which Is selfsustaining.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
53 WEEKS NEXT YEAR
That's What the City Gov
eminent Will Work.
INAUGURATION ON MONDAY
Quite a Struggle For the Presidency Of
the Common Council.

The Inauguration of the new city gov
ernment will take place next Monday
according to law.
The time set down In the charter is the
first Monday In January at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon.
This year, however, is the first since the
Inauguration OF the city that the first
The next City Council will therefore
serve So weeks before its term ends.
Mayor-elect riepke has arranged, the
same as all new Mayors did, with the ex-
ception of Mayor Brown, to be inaugu-
gurated In Music Hall.
The retiring Board and Common Coun-
ell will meet on Monday morning at .
o'clock and wind up the business OF the
year and at 10 o'clock a procession will be
formed, led by the City Sergeant, and will
proceed to Music Hall, where the inaugu-
raj ceremonies will take place and Mayor
Tiepke will read his inaugural address.
After that Is finished the officials will
return to the City Hall where both
branches will assem- BILE in their respective
chambers and organize.
The Board of Aldermen will be called to
order by the newly inaugurated Mayor,
while the Common Council will be pre-
sided over during the period of organiza-
tion Dy Councilman O'Brien.
The Republican members OF the City
Council will hold a caucus this evening,
1t is understood, to select candidates for
the Presidency Of the Board and also for
President and Clerk of the Common
Council. President Pierce Is a candidate
for reelection, but It now appears he is
to be sntagonixed by Councilman Frank
lin y. Watson of the First Ward.
Up to the present there does not seem
to be much opposition to the reelection
of Clerk Getchell.
What the outcome OF the contest on the
Presidency will be is entirely pro-
blematical. Both sides claim II and say
they are sure of 1t no matter which way
the Second Ward election goes tomorrow.
A particular friend OF one of the candi
dates approached Democratic member
the present week, however, asking him
not to pledge himself for few days.
This does not look AZ II either one had
the game bagged as yet and 1t is possible
that both will enter the field Monday.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
AQuEER AFFAIR.
Friends OF an Unconscious Man Refuse a
Doctors Assistance.

Sergt. Nickerson was pretty we'll stirred
up for time last evening over the report
made g him by officer White that man
was lying dead on Exchange street.
He Immediately investigated but could
find nothing.
Officer White said DR.. l.. Montpetit,
whose Office Is In the Beswick Block, re-
ported the matter to him SO Q TRIBUNE
man saw the physician today.
He was quite surprised that such q re-
port had gone out and said the matter was
not so serious as the police thought. He
said shout 8 O'Clock a gray haired man
came into his office. and said there
was q man outside who needed him.
He followed the visitor who led
him to the corner of Ex-
change and North Main streets, where
a man was lying on the ground and three
or four standing around, He could not
detect any pulse beats and saw the men
had been drinking. He ordered him taken
into house.
The people standing near said they
would take him into his aunt's house and
carried him into house on the corner,
but refused To allow / he doctor to enter.
Thinking there might be some foul
play he reported the matter. The people
in the house where the man was taken
deny all knowledge OF the affair.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
A pythian Election.

AT the regular meeting of Charles h.
Chickering Lodge, No. 20, X. of p, last
evening the following officers were
electe for the coming year:
Chancellor Communicates enjamin l..
Chase.
Vice Chancellor-Fran f. Honby.
Prelate-Frank o. Carnes.
Keeper OF Records and Seal-Fred f.
HolbrooK.
Master Of Exchequer- stephen Il. Buck
lin, Jr.
Master OF Finance-John Shedden, Jr.
Master. at -Arns-Andrew Dick.
Master of Work-Charies A. Bishop.
First Trustee-H Henry =. Phillips.
Second Trustee-FredcrIck A. Whitley.
Third Trustee-Charles .. Nichols.
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled by ID. ID. q. g. William W. Occles-
ton at the meeting next Wednesday even
ing.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28

SECOND MASQUERADE.
Burnside Cadets Had Distinguished Visitors
Last Evening.

The second grand masquerade of the
Burnside Cadets was given last evening
In Infantry Hall, and was as successfully
pleasant as could be wished. The at
tendance was good, and there was more
than the usual variety In the costumes.
A special feature of the evening was the
presence OF the Meagher Guards of Provi-
dence, Captain Bernard A. Hackett, who
gave an ex xhibition drill at intermission.
There were "a dances on the programme,
and the music was by the Alpine Orches-
ira. Following are the committees to
whom the success Of the masquerade 10
due:
Committee OF arrangements-Execut
committee: Captain James J. Mawdsley,
chairman; Private John II. Cunning, rec
ording secretary; Private James Il. MUIR
ply, financial secretary; Private Joseph
+. Salisbury, treasurer; general floor d.
rector, Private Joseph +. Salisbury; as
sistants, Lieut.. James NJ. Cunning, pri-
vate Joseph V. Welch; aids, Sergt. John
p. Cain, Sergt. e. f. She's, Ssrgt. James K.
Kelly, Private Francis Cawley; reception
committee-Iapt. J. Mawdsley, chairman |;
Sergt. w. NJ. Cunning, Lieut.. w. J..
Welch, Private T. j. Lowery; refreshment
M. Whestley, chair
man; Private Herbert Abbott, Private l..
BARLEY, Sergt. Frank Cain, Louis o.
Roberts.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
MISSIONARY TESTIFiEs
As to What He Knows About Things In General
al Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-Whils nothing
can be known definitely as to the proceed
ings of Senator Morgan's committee yes
terday there is excellent reason for sup
posing that the questions asked covered Q
wide range of information, and that
among other points sought to be dsvel-
oped by the committee were the facts az
to the labors of the missionaries On the
islands.
DR.. Emerson stood ont stoutly for the
missionaries and their government, de-
Tending them as men of intelligence sud
moral character, while the natives were
pictured as good natured bus a. class
without ambition. The tenor Of the tes-
timony was Of q character calculated TO
show the superiority Of the provisional
government to that of the deposed queon.
It is understood that Senator Frye
pushed DIR. Emerson closely for informs-
ton which would be calculated to sustain
Minister Stevens in Ms acts connected
with or succeeding the revolution, and
that he succeeded In securing some very
strong statements which Senator Gray
found Il impossible to break the force Of
In fact, his entire testimony was oalcu-
culsted to sustain the provisional govern
ment and to justify the conduct Of Mr.
Stevens In every way.
DIR. Emerson was before the committee
for about two hours, and when the hear
ing had been concluded the committee ad-
journed until next Tuesday, when Pro
fessor Alexander, surveyor general OF the
Sandwich Islands, will be examined
Senator Frye made an effort to have the
hearings public, but failed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
M'LEOD IS SURPRISED.
Had No Hint of PIatt'S
Appointment.
WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT IT.
Controls a Majority Of the Stock and
Could Have Met Demands.
WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT 1T

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s-Nobody In New
York was more surprised than A. A.
Mcleod, president Of the New York and
New England railroad, when the startling
news reached his Office In the Equitable
building, about noon yesterday, that ex-
Senator Thomas @. Plat had been ap-
pointed temporary receiver Of the road by
Judge Wallace Of tho United States cir
cult court In Albany.
The restless and irrepressible dnancier
bit his lips In ill-concealed anger. The ao-
somplishment of the receivership IL con-
sidered something of brilliant coup on
the part Of the other astute politician and
millionaire. The movement was kept 20
quiet that Mcleod did not have any hint
- to the blow which fell upon him 30 sud-
denly. Certain Wall street operators were
In the secret for several days
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
CENTRAL FALLS.
Pleasant Reception Yesterday
to Rev. Father LaCroix.
Board OF Firewards Will Canvass the
Voting Lists Tomorrow.

There was a large and pleasant gather
ing at the residence OF James Sylvestre on
Broad street yesterday afternoon in honor
OF Rev. Father LaCroix, a relative, and
who on Christmas day was ordained to
the priesthood He formerly lived here
and was we'll known before attending
college. A number OF acquaintances
called during the afternoon and extended
TO him their congratulations. Later,
fine supper was served and he was the
recipient of handsome presents. lie OFF,
ciated at the French church yesterday
morning and at the Holy Trinity this
morning. He will be located at Man
chester, N. H., and left for there this ai-
ternoon.
A New Departure,
The New England Pop Corn Company,
which has become quite a prominent
business OF itself, is now about to make
new departure and on Jan. 1 will start
upon road circuit which Will increase its
business greatly. 1t will visit many cities,
buying the privilege with the Food and
Health Exposition Company.
First District Court Notes.
The Board of Firewards will meet at
the Broad street engine house tomorrow
at 10 o'clock to canvass the voting lists
for the annual election. The election will
occur Monday, Jan. l, and the approprla-
tion meeting Jan. s.
Interesting Items.
James &. Snow OF Hartford is the guest
of relatives here.
Registration is going on lively at the
Town Clerks office.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
Tho second ward.

Editor OF the Tribune:
Democrats OF the Second Ward, tomor-
row you will again be called upon to as
semble at the ballot box. What for7 To
assert your manhood suffrage, untram.
meied by money, rum or rotten Republi-
canism. Every effective subterfuge that
the notorious" can invent will be wage
against you.
The vital question is: viii you, honest
Democrats Of the Second WARD, stand
idly by and allow Nv hiskers" Cole, wit h
a few infamous henonmeD, TO carry the
ward In bis coats all pocketf Your duty
is to stand firm by your candidates (no
matter " some of our friends have been
discharg d from their employment.)
n am proud OF my associations with the
Gill OBrien party and will stand by them
through the sunshine of victory, or
through the storm of defeat D-n the
man, or men, afraid to meet q political
enemy face to face.
Therefore, Democrats, don't allow your
manhood to be sold by we'll known dema
gogues end polit icsl mendi dicsnts whose in
ability 10 too we'll known TO have any con-
troll over any intelligent individual.
CAPTAIN JACK.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
PERSONAL.
)fncer Goodwin Is Ill.

Officer Goodwin is i'll.
Conductor Mason is on duty again.
Eddie Menard, the champion rusher,
was in town this week.
Murtha emberton OF this city ~ visit
Ing friends on Globe street, Fall River.
j. III. Hubbetl, one OF New York's best
lawyers, made business call on &. J..
Farns"orth yesterday.
Ibis evening Col. n. w. Pierce and
stsr viii pay a visit To Garfield Division,
Uniform Rank, k. OF p.
Daniel Abelsou OF Lyons Delany & Co.
has some beautiful and original Christ
mas cards from Norway.
Capt. Rice made the officers present OF
fine bootblacking outfit which will re-
main IN the guard room aud oe handy for
the newspaper men.
Joseph l.. MeVey, who Is employed as a
tutor in y Baltimore seminary, is home
spending the holidays. He likes his po-
Htion ana location and Is perfectly cspa
be OF filling the responsible position he
holCs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
The Connecticut End Of n.

New HAVEN, Dec. 2s.-William X.
Loring of Boston and Charles G. Per
kins OF Hartford, counsel for the
trustees of the second mortgage bond
holders OF the New York and New
England road, called or Judge Townsend
and filed an application for temporary
receivership for the Connecticut interests
The attorneys stated that the property
Of the railroad company was In danger OF
being attached in Connecticut, and to pro-
tect the bondholders . receiver was asked
for accordingly. Judge Townsend ap-
pointed ~ receiver for the Connecticut in
terests william T. Hart Of Boston.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
AMUSEM ENTS.
Music Hall,

"Mr. Potter of Texas" will be at Music
Hall this evening. The company this
season is said to be the cleverest that
could be engaged. Miss Josephine Loane,
the emotional actress, plays the difficult
role of Lady Sarah Annerley. 1t Is COM
edy drama, distinctly original and full OF
literary excellence. Ii tells two wholly
probable love stories in pleasing man
ner; 1t at times rises to a high degree OF
dramatic skill in its general grasping OF
Of all those cords that haul taut on the
best az well as the worst in human nature
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
MRS MEYERS DEATH
COr0ner'S Jury Finds Her
Son Responsible.
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Says He Is Not Guilty and Had Nothing
to Do With the Crime.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 2s-The verdict
rendered by the coroner's jury on the
death of Mrs. Meyer at Yarmouth reads:
That Augustus Martis Prawda of Cum
berland did feloniously, willfully, and
with malice aforethought make an assault
with certain gun, loaded with gun
powder and leaden ball, which said gun
Prawda, with both hands, held
and aimed at Mrs. Walburg Meyer,
and discharged said gun, strik-
ing, penetrating and wounding her
with said leaden ball on the neck and
face, giving her mortal wound, from
which she languished from Nov. 2S to
Dec. II, 1893, and then died. The jury
find that Prawda, by the manner and
means aforesaid. killed and murdered
Mrs. Meyer.
Immediately after the Jury had rem
dered its verdict, Deputy Sheriff Buck
nam proceeded to the Grand Trunk rail-
way, on which Prawda was employed as
q section hand and arrested him.
Prawda was not surprised, as he has
known for some time that he was sus-
pscted Of the crime. He was brought to
Portland Jail, and will be arraigned before
JuuRe OOulu. Ills counsel IN UeOrRe IL.
Allan Of Portland.
Shooting Was Mysterious.
The crime for which Prawda Is under
arrest occurred on the evening of Nov. %
last. Mrs. Meyer lived in lonely house,
near the Cumberland line, with her
daughter, Mrs. Prawda, and her son-in-
law, Augustus Martis Prawda. She was
sitting near her chamber window, when a
gun was discharged outside, and q bullet
struck her In the cheek and jaw, infiict-
Ing a wound from which the old lady died
Dec. II.
At the time of the shooting Prawda
was outside Of the house. claiming that
he went for a pail of water. He came in a
moment after the shooting and asked his
wife what the explosion was. Just then
the old lady was heard moaning up stairs,
and both rushed up stairs. Prawda imme-
diately went for doctor.
Had $1,000 In Property.
The motive which Prawda Is supposed
10 have had is this Mrs. Meyers will
leaves her property, amounting to about
$1,000, to her three daughters, one of whom
n Prawda's wife, to be divided equally.
Prawda was In need of money, and Is be-
isved to have shot his mother-in-law so
that he might get his wifes share of the
property at once.
Prawda talks freely since his arrest.
He says he Is not guilty, and had nothing
TO do with the murder. He came from
Germany to this country in 1886 and is
about 10 years Of age.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
HANDLING THE INTERSTATE
Road will be Run BY Receiver Cornelius S.
SweetIand.

The newly appointed receiver OF the
Interstate Railroad, Cornelius y. Sweet
land, Tuesday applied TO the Circuit Court
OF the United States for authority and in
structions relating to the property in his
contract and the application OF the earn
ings OF the road. Wednesday the Court
handed down the order, instructing the
receiver to continue operating the road
as at present. The receiver becomes a sort
of General Superintendent, and he is in
structsd In a general way to employ help
and pay for all material and supplies as he
aeea fit.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-12-28
Two Funerals.

The funeral OF Mrs. Margaret Ahern
took place this morning from the resi-
dence OF her daughte Mrs. Patrick
O'Brien, on Pawtucket avenue. A high
mass OF requiem was celebrated at ST.
Msry's Church and interment was In St.
Mary's cemetery.
The funeral OF Mrs. Ann Whalen, wife
OF Patrick Whalen, took place from her
home in Berkeley. She was long a resi-
dent oi Central Falls.
The bearers were: Thomas Leddy, Gar
ret Boland, James ~Cooney aud John
Burke Among the many floral tributes
were y basket OF flowers and sheaf OF
wheal from Mr.. and Mrs. Pstrick O'Brlen
and cross from the grs ndc hildren.