Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-23
IN CENTRAL FALLS
ROYAL Weaving Co. S New
Departure.
HOW THE POOR ARE TREATED
Failure to Organize q Business Mems
Association-A Liberal Gift.


added and put in operation an entirely
new department to the already large
plant OF the Royal Weaving Company, To-
Gated at the corner of Cross and Mill
streets, directly opposite the Pawtucket
Hair Cloth Company. The new departure
will be that of velvet weaving and will
comprise the fourth industry OF its kind
In this country, the three others being
located at New York city, Paterson and
Stonington. The new machinery, con-
sisting OF several looms, which have re-
Gently arrived from Germany, are in read
mess for the work to begin during the
week. The weavers who came Friday are
Germans and experts at their line of en-
ployment. They make good wages and I'm
the majority are middle aged men and
have families. They came direct here
from Stonington, where they were en-
ployed for two years. The only thing
now which they are waiting for Is
q shipment Of cotton from Germany, the
material raised in this country not being
OF proper quality TO use in the manu-
featuring of the velvet. Agent OFT,
during his recent visit to Europe, ar
ranged for a superintendent OF the new
enterprise, and the gentleman has ar.
rived and begun his duties. One man
handles a single loom, and as soon as all
the present are in operation more will be
added. The class of goods to be manu-
tactured will compare favorsbly with
those made at the other concerns, and
they will make speciality of a costly
line. II Is stated that I'm all "a looms will
be added, which will give employment to
that many weavers as we'll as number OF
others. The other line of goods which
have always been made at this establish.
ment will be continued as usual.
The Deserving Poor.
The drain upon the poor department at
the Office OF Overseer Baker still con-
tinues, although the good weat her of the
past few days has had a tendency to
somew hat reduce the number. The num-
ber OF applicants Saturday last exceeded
that OF anv one day. The supply of cloth
ing, especially that for children, 10 again
low and invoices will be gladly received.
Shoes for children of both sexes are much
sought for, and parties who can spare
second handed ones will confer a favor by
sending them to the above office at the
Town House. In fact, clothing of all
kinds will be thankfully received and
wisely dist ributed. The calls for fuel are
not so many as has been, and Overseer
Baker states that prospects for work are
not any brighter for the lasoring class
than weeks ago, and he will do all
possible to relieve the wants of the
OF the deserving poor, OF which there are
q great many. The citizens of Lincoln
should DO pleased with the manner in
which their poor have been cared for
during the severe struggle, which is OF a
far better manner than some OF the towns
In the State.
The Attempt Failed.
Several times an attempt has been made
bv the several business men I'm the
Western district to form business mems
association, and last mig hts trial did not
materislize at all successfully. The place
was Foresters Hall, but the meeting was
not held. Several of those who at times
before had worked for the organization
di not show upland the hall was occupied
by the Foresters for meeting.
A Liberal Donation.
p. II. Edgerton, the we'll known cloth
Ter, has sent to the Ladies Aid Society OF
the Sacred Heart parish several suits for
boys, mems vests, pants and coats, a num-
Der OF Scotch caps and 81 pairs of Winter
stockings and mems overcoats, which IL
the largest personal donation received.
Relatives Visited Him.
Relatives OF Philip Fogarty, injured at
the Copper Works last week, visited him
at the hospital Yesterday. His condition
Is slightly improved, although he Is by no
means out of danger. The surgeons found
that three ribs were fractu ured, and the
extent OF the injuries to his spine cannot
be determined for several days. III, vas
as comfortable as could be expected.
The Red Men Meet.
Pocasset Tribe, Red Men, held a largely
attended meeting in their wigwam last
evening, at which much business was
transacted. Tonight they will dance by
the pale moon at the Alcazar in Paw.
tucket, at which az guests they will en-
tertain the members OF 10th.
rop's Pswtucket Thester Company, now
producing the "Sea of Ice."
Court Flower OF Dexter.
The members OF the above court, A. o.
F., held their regular meeting last even
ing, which was one Of the largest attended
for some time. Several new member
were iniatiated, and applications for
mem bsrship were received. There were a
number Of visitors present, and at the
close OF the regular business came social
good time. This court is rapidly increas-
ing In membership.
Interesting Items.
The Westerlys will put up a strong
team tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Harry Jameson OF Baltimore, Md,
Is here visiting relatives.
Regular meeting OF Washington Lodge,
X. OF r., tomorrow evening.
At Currsn's Dexter street news depot
you can procure the TRIBUNE.
Several cases OF whooping cough are
reported among the physicians.
John Murphy, the well known tonso-
rial artist, Is now located In Fsles block.
IL In not members OF the district police
but "specials" who show a GOODNESS
towards each other, as described last