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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10

THE INTERSTATE.
The Sale Of the Wrentham Branch Post
poned For One Month.

The mortgages sale OF the Attleboro,
North Attleboro and Wrentham street
Railway was to have taken place today az
IL o'clock, noon, but was postponed Tor
one month. rhe reason for this postpone-
ment does not appear. The officials OF
the Inter State Railway, of which this
railway In question was part, say they
know nothing in regard to the matter and
the bondholders who recently purchased
the property OF the North Attleboro steam
and Electric Co., the plant which FUR
nished power for both roads, know ss
little.
The property OF the North Attleboro
Steam and Electric Company was pur-
chased nv William n. Haskell OF TINS
city "for the bondholders." The prin-
cipal bondholders are MIR. Haskell,
Homer M. Daggett, Jr., President OF the
Interstste Railway Company; William A.
Walton OF Providence and 4. p. /. Smith
OF North Attleboro-all OF whom were
present at the sale. There are two or
three others who hold very small amounts
of the bonds, but the four named hold
nearly all.
These sondholders have already com
menced the work OF putting the power
plant in readiness TO use. A temporary
building is to be erected. and the ma
chiDery put into condition, and the In
tention now Is to have matters 80 far
along by the first OF next month, that II
Attleb orc wishes the streets again lighted
with elt ctrIcity they can be accommo-
dated.
Thus, so far as the plant is con 'erned,
ma tiers are in preparation which would
seem to anticipate a belief that these rail-
roads would be running again In the not
very far distant future.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
How a Watch Works.

A watch differs from a clock In its hav-
ing vibrating wheel instead of vibrat-
ing pendulum, and as in clock gravity
is always pulling the pendulum down TO
the bottom of its arc, which is its natural
place Of rest, but does not fix It there, be
cause the momentum acquired during its
fall from one side carries IL up to an equal
height on the other, 30 In a watch spring,
generally spiral, surrounding the axis OF
the balance wheel, Is always pulling this
toward middle position of rest, but does
not fix IL there, because the momentum &C
quired during its approach TO the middle
position from either side carries IL just rs
far past on the other side, and the spring
has TO begin its work again. The balance
wheel at each vibration allows one tooth
of the adjoining wheel to pass, as the pen
dulum does in clock, and the record Of
the beats is preserved by the wheel which
follows. a handspring is used 10 keep
up the motion Of the watch, instead OF the
weight used in n clock, and as a spring
acts equally well, whatever be its position,
a watch keeps time, although carried In
the pocket oi Fin a moving ship. In wind
ing up watch, one turn Of the axle on
which the key IL fixed Is rendered equiva-
lent by the train Of wheels 70 about 400
turns or beats OF the balance wheel, and
thus the exertion during few seconds Of
the hand which winds up gives motion
for "a or 80 hours.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
THE DAY NURSERY.
Second Annual Meeting Held Yesterday After.
noon

The second annual meeting OF the Day
Nursery was held at the rooms OF the AS
sociated Charities yesterday afternoon,
the President, Mrs. Francis Pratt, In the
chair. Vice President Mrs. Il. V. Thorn
ton, as Secretary pro tenn, presented the
annual report the work OF the Nursery
for the year.
The report OF the Treasurer, Mrs. @. M.
Thornton, showed the receipts for the
year to have been q ,322 SO, and the ex-
penditures 81 1853 OF, leaving balance In
the treasury OF q, $50 40. Ofthese receipts
nearly 1900 was received from the kir-
mess. The report OF the Matron, Mrs.
Ella Randall, shows the whole number of
children cared for at the Nursery during
the year to have been 81. The number
ran from 10 to 10 per month, with the
average attendance from to IL per
month.
The election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Francis Pratt !;
Vice President, Mrs. Il. V. Thornton:
Directors, Mrs. Fred w. Hamilton, Mrs.
Walter IL. Stearns, Mrs. Ruel Darling,
Mrs. J. X. Edwards, Mrs. Lowell Emer-
son, Mrs. Ida Beedc, Mrs. Edwin Jenckes,
Mrs. II. N. Wilkinson, Mrs. w. A.
Leete, Mrs. ID. f. Read, Mrs. j. l..
Jenks, Mrs. Eben n. Littleheld, Mira.
Charles Stesrns. Mrs. Francis b. Fuller,
Miss Phebe Dunshee, Miss f. II. Mason,
Miss Fannie Moroney, Miss Lucy Lyons,
NJ iss Susan Greeley, Miss Marion Duck
worth, Miss Cordeiia Gardner, Miss Mary
Dempsey, Miss Florence Coppsrwaite,
Miss Mary Chsffee; Auditor, Arthur II.
Meteaf; Advisory Board, Rev. Fred W.
Hamilton, Hon. Henry b. Metcslf,
Graham Cowperthwsite, Mrs. James l..
Wheaton, Mss M. 3. Buffum.
The reports all show the work of the
nursery to be satisfactory. The members
are now considering he feasibility of es-
tablishing another nursery In some other
part OF the city, and doubtless will do so
when the state OF the treasury will allow.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
FATAL FLAMES.
Nine Firemen Meet Death in
Milwaukee Yesterday.


MILWAUKEE, April l0.-Nine firemen
are dead, six are seriously injured, and
Milwaukee's leading thsater, the David
son, is In ruins, the result Of fire which
mysteriously started In the rear Of the
building. The loss on the building
scenery and equipments Of the Liliputisn
company, aggregates tsOo.ooo.
Twenty hremen were upon the roof OF
the building, working under the direction
of the chiefs, and it was thought that the
blaze was under control, when the roof
seemed to bulge under their feet, and In
a moment every man was pitched into
the auditorium Of the theater, some fall
ing into the parquette and others upon
the balconies.
Deeds Of heroism were numerous, as
usual, under such circumstances. Michael
Dunn slid down q rope. made It fass to
several Of the men who were not pinioned
down by the debris. and then climbed the
rope hand over hand to the roof Of the
Davidson hotel, which escaped destruc-
ton.
The fire took new start, and amid the
groans and shouts Of the imprisoned fire
men the work of rescue began and was
kept up until 8 O'Clock last night, when
the eighth body was taken out and
the work abandoned until today, with one
corpse to remove.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
CASH FOR The STATE.
Appropriation Bill Passes
The House Today.
CLERKS ARE ALLOWED $500
Anti-Vaccination Bill Goes Through
the Lower Branch.
CLERKS ARE ALLOWED $500

The Senate today passed number OF
routine matters, several OF them being in
concurrence with the House. A resou-
tion spproprlsting fiO, 900 for a courthouse
In Woonsocket was referred to the
Finance Committe, ana a resolution OF
Senator Cranston's to have the militia go
into camp for six days was referred to the
Committee on Militia.
The reason for this proposition is that
the United States government will build
and mount heavy guns for practice II the
encampment will continue that length OF
time.
The appropriation act as II originally
passed the Senate last January was passed
and the House subsequently concurred
with the Senate in the amended act.
Speaker Owen evidently has not as yet
got over the election in Scituste and MIR.
Murray OF Woonsocket was chosen
Speaker pro tenn.
An act providing for the grouping OF
candidates on the official ballot was sent
to the Judiciary Committee. A number
OF minor matters were appropriately dis
posed Of
From the Finance Committee came the
resolution TO pay the officers and at
tendants at the MAY session and IL was
passed. The Senate aud House clerks
and the doorkeeper are allowed $500 each.
From the JUDICIARY Committee came
acts relative to the Naval War College and
the building of City Hall st Newport and
they were passed.
The House swallowed It's indignation
and meekly concurred In the act making
appropriations for lhe fiscal year ending
December 81, 1894.
A motion by Mr.. Thresber az Lincoln to
discharge the Committee on Education
from the further consideration Of the
anti-v vaccination act led to some ilibus-
teriBg on the part OF Messrs. Honey and
Garvin, but they we're defeated oDa roll
call vote OF "a to 25.
Tue motion was subsequently with
drawn and the committee wassgivsn leave
to sit during the session.
The act was soon reported by Mr.. Will
son and after several motions were vo' ed
down the act was passed 2S to 10.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
TOWER posi-.
Observance ioi the goth Anniversary Last
Evening.

OpserVdnCe toI the EuH anniversary ldst
Evening"
At the regular meeting of Tower Post,
No. II, last evening, the committee OH
procuring a new hall reported progress
and asked that Comrades Thomas =.
Bsrnefield, Pardon Il. Tillinghast, Alonzo
Il. Pierce, j. Warren Seabury, Thomas ID.
Rice, John L. Mcguire, Rev. Joseph j..
Woolley, Ansel ID. Nickerson and George
HAWKINS be added to the committee. The
report was received, the request granted
and the names as above we're added TO the
committee. The matter of associate mem-
bership In the post was referred TO the
committee on hall.
When the business of the meeting was
about completed the members OF Tower
Relief Corps were announced and took pos
session of the hail.
President Mrs. Angie Earle presented
the Post in behalf OF the corps with $50
and Commander Louis J. Matteson ac-
cepted II for the post. Mrs. Earle said
that the mem oers of the corps knew that
the Goth anniversary of the post occurs
this week and whether the members OF
the post were going to celebrate 1t or not
the members OF the corps concluded to
take the matter In their own hands. So
before the men we're hardly aware OF 1t
they were partaking OF a sumptous repast
of coffee, cake, etc. 1t was very pleas
ant affair and the 10th anniversary Will
not soon be forgotten.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
DE RUYTER rs OVERDUE.
Fears That the Steamer Has Struck an Ice.
berg and Foundered.

BosToN, April 10.-Grave fears are now
entertained for the safety Of the overdue
Belgian steamer De Ruyter, Captain
Meyer, which sailed from Antwerp 20
days ago She has uudou btedly met with
some serious accident. and many people
incline TO the belief that she has struck
an iceberg and foundered.
The DE Ruyter is heavily laden, and her
cargo, which consists largely OF beet
sugar In bags and cases Of window glass,
would make 1t extremely difficult TO keep
her ahoat in the event of her being stove
In by the ice.
II Is possible. however, that her ma.
cbinery may have become deranged or
that she has lost her propeller, and in this
helpless condition she may have drifted
to the southwark out of the track OF
European steamers, which would account
for her not being spoken by some OF the
recent arrivals. IL such IL the case she
will probably bring up at the Western ISL
ands.
Besides a quantity Of merchandise for
Baltimore the DE Ruyter has an unusually
large cargo for Boston. including over l9..
OO0 cases Of window glass, 500, Ssags OF
beetroot sugar and hundreds OF eases OF
crockery, glassware and toys consigned TO
Boston merchants
The DE Ruyter has "A crew OF 2s men all
told. The officers OF the steamer are;
Henry Meyer, captain; Charles Antiereno,
second officer; Fernand Lang, third Off
Ger; Mr.. Bernoski, chief engineer; and q.
Msthy. assistant engineer. The first OH.
GERS name IN not known.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
GAS EXPLOSION.
A Man Hole on the Central Avenue Sewer
AbIaze.

A man rushed into the No. 8 Engine
House last evening and told Officer Bailey
that the sewer was on fire. He notified
Chief Brierly Of the tire department, who,
in turn, notified the Superintendent OF
the Gas Company.
Irving Patti of the Central Falls branch
was on hand early, and informed those
present that Il would shut OF all gas on
the east side OF the river. The men en-
ployeo upon the sewer had Just finished
making man hole 80 deep feet, from the
level, and had been putting on the finish.
ing touches yesterday afternoon. IL Is
supposed that when the boards which
were driven into the ground to hold up
the outside earth, were removed, the
ground settled, causing the main to crack.
People living In that vicinity had no
ticed the strong smell OF gas In the street
but had not thought much OF IL. About
6:46 there was an explosion. The people
thought not hing OF 1t until they saw the
blaze. A lantern was on top OF the man
hole, and 1t is thought that the escaping
gas came In contact with the lighted Ian.
tern. The gas company put men to work
shutting OF the gas as soon as possible,
and the repairs were begun this morning.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
TESTIMONY REVIEWED.
Attorney Carlisle Takes an Opportunity to "Gei
Back" at BrscklnridQe.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-Attorney Cal
dsron Carlisle consumed yesterday In the
criminal court In review of the testi-
mony before the jury in the Pollard
Breckenridge case. His statement was n
detailed dissection of the evidence. de-
livered in clear, dispassionate manner,
although at times the lawyer referred to
Colonel Breckinridge in very scsthing
but coolly worded terms.
The siiver-haired congressman con-
Quoted himself very nonchalantly, joking
with his lawyers during the day, while
Madeline Pollard, sitting directly in front
of him, kept her face shaded by black
gloved hand most of the time. Only once
was there any interruption of the argu-
ment, and that was when Colonel Breck-
inridge set the speaker right on the poin;
of a family title, about which he seemed
to be rather particular. All day the
closest attention was given to the speech
by jury and spectators It is likely that
the speaking will last until Friday.
There was counter attraction yester-
day in the arraignmept of bigamist Of
local celebrity, so that the groups OF
curious women hanging about the court
house were largely REINFORCED.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
ON BEACON HILL.
Gas Companies May Not Sell 10 Each Other.
Reports OF Committees

Boston, April l0-The bill to authorize
gas companies to purchase gas OF and sell
to other companies was rejected In the
senate.
Leave to withdraw was reported on the
petitions Of K, NJ Boynton and Others for
franchises to construct lines of the steam
bicycle road from Boston to Dedham,
Brockton, Beverly and bridge. On
the petition for leave to construct road
from Boston to Lowell, through Somer-
Vile, Arlington, Lexington, Burlington,
Bedford, Billerica and Chelmsford, the
committee submit a favorable report, but
the authority vested In the petitioners is
so prescribed and restricted that the bill
is narrowed down to grant which per
mits the construction Of the road only on
the consent Of all affected property
owners. the petitioners being denied the
authority Of taking land by the right OF
eminent domain. The Boston terminal of
the proposed road is at any location
which the board OF aldermen may grant.
Mr.. Roberts offered an order In ths
house that the board Of railroad COM
missioners are hereby directed to invssti-
gate the subject of tenders on electric
street cars, making practical tests Of such
as are now In use or are or may be sub
mitted to them for test, and report to the
general court:
81. Whether any form OF fender has
been devised which will furnish reason
able protection against serious injury to
persons struck by electric street cars
while In motion.
20 Which form Of fender by them
tested is best adapted to prevent serious
injury to persons struck by electric street
cars while in motion, together with such
other recommendations AS may by them
be deemed pertinent
"Such report shall be made on or be
fore May is next"
Reports OF committees; Extending the
time for construction Of the extension of
the Providence, Ponogansett and Spring
field railroad to Ang. 5, 1895; bill for
placing electrical wires underground In
Boston-ths provisions Of the bill are as
previously described; general bill,
known ss the Cambridge bill-this is
permissive measure, while the Boston bill
is mandatory; leave to withdraw on the
petition to place telephone companies
under supervision of the gas and electric
light commissioners; bill to exempt
from double taxation property in the
hands Of foreign executors, sdministra.
tors and trustees; bill prohibiting the
withdrawal oil free transfer checks with
out the approval Of the railroad commits
sioners.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS.

The Briggs wooden mill at voluntown,
Conn, was burned.
The Bergeson manslaughter trial
opened NJ Dedham, Mass.
New York, New Haven and Hartford
rouudhouse at Buzzard's Bay, Mass, was
burned.
Marie Beach, 5 years old, fell under q
rolling log at Claremont, N. H., and was
fatally injured.
A full grown partridge with two heads,
dead, but backed by afldsvits, 10 owned
by a Bostonian.
Memorial services for the late Judge
Charles p. Thompson ware held at
Gloucester, Mass.
A Lynn Mass man was arrested for
attempting to cash a check that had been
lost by the owner
The saloon and restaurant Of John Lar
son at Saybrook, Conn, was destroyed by
fire by incendiariss.
Four more New York non.union glass
workers arrived in New Bedford, Mass,
for the Mt. Washington glass works.
Harry q. Spaulding was sentenced TO
three extra months In Jail for en- bexEling
from the North Middlesex Savings Bank
Of Aver, Mass.
Clothing consigned to New York men
was seized by the Boston custom house
officials while attempts were being made
to smuggle IL into that port.
The Springfield (Mass) aldermen re-
fused franchise to the Wymsnlea Street
Railway company to enter the city, ex-
tending a line to Chicopes and Holyoke.
Ground has been broken and the founda-
tions started for n school Of handicraft at
Hartford. The new building will cost
tl5O,0OO, and will be completed in about
year
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lothrop's Grand Opera House,

Miss Msude Granger appears at this
favorite place OF amusement this week In
"lnherited" supported by her own COM
pany, the leading man OF which
Is the talented Clarence Holt,
late OF the Boston Museum.
This is the only appearance OF Miss
Granger In this city this season and her
reputation Is such that praise OF any kind
Is unnecessary. "Inherited" Is a society
drama OF many pleasing features and Miss
Granger has plenty OF oppori unity for
showing her wonderful powers as an
actress. There are several new faces In
the company and besides Mr. Holt the
others are Charles Mestayer, A. NJ. Calmer,
Evan Williams, Miss Catherine Coggs-
we'll, Miss Leols Belle, Miss Viola Ban
croft and little Allie Fisher. Don't fail to
Saturday afternoon.
Keith's Opera House.
A large audience was In attendance to
witness the portrayal OF "The Still Alarm"
at this place Of amusement last evening.
"The Still Alarm" must be credited with
being well carried out. The home of the
watchful firemen Is accurately pictured,
and the most essential feature is main
tained by two handsome and intelligent
squines who respond to the fire call with
dash and precision. The quick hitch is
performed with the celeri;y and accurate
ness OF the permanent force, and the true
climax, for which the spectator patiently
awaits, is thus amply portrayed.
"rhs Still Alarm" quartette renders
some pleasing vocal selections during the
play which Is well received.
Providence Opera House.
Last evening Dumas "Demi- Monde"
under the title "rbe Crust OF Society,"" re-
ceived very satisfactory presentation.
Zeffie Tilbury as the adventures, Arthur
Lewis as St. Aubyn and Lydia Thompson
as Lady Dame make very strong impress
sion. Usual matinee tomorrow. Thurs
day evening and the balance of the week
Friends" Will be presented.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
Football and Fighting.

The London Lancet hes sized up the foot
ball casualties for tLs past season, and
while apologizing for the incompleteness Of
the returns hands in the following list:
Five sudden deaths, 2 conclusions Of the
spine, conclusion OF the brain, / fracture
Of the thigh, l6 fractures Of the leg-some
were simple and some compound-9 frac-
lures OF the clavicle and fractures Of the
arm.
During the same time the prize ring Of
fers: Three bins in the neck, II tumps in
the toot'. "a cases Of optical ecchymosis, IS
fractured hopes, Is cases Of absolute ex-
haustion Of the vocal organs, Z dislocated
championships and severe cases Of mega
cephalitis or cranial elephantiasis. The
reader can Judge for himself which form Of
amusement Is responsible for the greatest
amount Of suffering
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
DO You Want n HnrseY

Thebiggest auction sale OF horses ever
hslu In Rhode Island at Hopkins Hotel
Stable, rear e47 Westminster street, Provi.
eence, X. ! Thursday, April 10. 1894. begin
ming at 10 80 .. m, rain OF shine. 100 head,
consigned by shippers In the West, among
whom IL the welLknown shipper. Mr. &. II.
Blair Of ohio. A full assortment, ranging In
weight from 200 pound to 800 pounds, In
cluling speed and stylish, high acting. gen
tlemen's drivers. The horses are pledged
for absolute sale To highest bidder. regard.
less OF cost or value and must be sold TO save
exrensc. Every horse will be fully described
ard must be as represented or no sale.
Plenty OF time given for trial.
,. UNDERWOOD, Proprietor.
=. A. PIERCE, Auctioneer.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10

CALAIS. Me-. April 1o.-A man from
Scotch Ridge, N. b., noted for his drunk
enness and brutality to his family, came
TO st. stephen for a caskst for his deaf
and dumb daughter, and on the way
home got beastly drunk. He raved at
and scared his son because he could not
get the easket from the pung. The boy
tried to escape his fathers wrath by run
ming toward the st. Croix river. The
father chased him upon the ice, where
the boy broke through and was drowned.
The next day the man bought another
casket from the undertaken at St.
Sfaphap
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
PYTHlAN SISTERS.
Annual Visitation Of Grand Officers 10 May
Temple Last Night.

At the meeting Of May Temple, Pythian
Sisters, last evening the board OF grand
officers made their annual visitation. The
grand officers were as follows:
Grand Chief-Emms Mclaughlin.
Grand Senior Warxetts Robbins.
Grand Junior-Jennie Barlow.
Grand Marshal-Sarah Shaw.
Grand Keeper OF Records and Seals-Ida
Z. Peabody.
Grand Mistress OF Finance-krsncis A.
Aigan.
Grand Protector-Jane /. Chickering.
Grand Outer Guard-Mary Millett.
There we're visitors from Providence,
South Providence, East Providence,
%Wanskuck and Eurtka Temple.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
PERSONAL.

G. J. Farnsworth returned yesterday
from New York.
A wed known lawyer will on the last
Saturday OF this month go into a partner
ship which nothing but death or di-
vorce can dissolve,
Among those who took part in the en-
tertsinment at Young Mems Catholic
Assoc lation's hall Sunday evening was
Charles +. Sexton, who rendered a read
ing finely and with Miss Loughran sang
duett that was enthusiastically applauded.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
YET DECIDED.

This morning II WAS s, ated for fact by
an Attleboro man that the Howard Bul-
lough Machine COMPANY 3 plant would be
located IN that town.
A TRIUUNE man called on Mr.. Potter,
the local director, and the latter denied
that any location had vet been decided
upon and said tnat some one seemed TO
know more apont his business than he
did himself,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-10
DISTRICT COURT.

This morning before Judge Blodgett In
the District Court James Montague was
given one year az disorderly person. lie
is a rather vicious youth.
James Johnson OF Boston said he was
not n vagrant and Will havea trial this af.
ternoon.
Michael Dooley was fined Is and costs
for defacing the building OF James Col
den corner OF Cedar and George streets.
There was family row and Dooley
kicked door in. Four persons were
fined q and costs.