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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
VERY DEEP MYSTERY.
Aged FrenChman Disap.
pears From Warner. Nh.
POLICE SUSPECT MURDER.
A Woman and Man Arrested, But Both
Claim to Be Innocent.

CONCORD, N. H.. Feb. 6.-Officers from
aud arrested Mrs. Huldah Symonds, a
widow, aged about IS. and Michael
Ploude, aged g. her boarder, charged
with the murder of an aged Frenchman
named Joseph Riendeau or Joseph
La Rento. who mysteriouslv d'-appeared
from Mrs. Symond's house about three
weeks ago
The facts In the matter are that the
Frenohman is missing, and that Ploude
has exhibited cashiers check drawn In
the Frenchman's favor, and endorsed to
Ploude for either $527 or $572.
Mrs. Symonds says the Frenchman left
her house to 60 to the railroad station to
purchase q mileage book, on which he
and Ploude were to go TO Canada to pur-
chase pair Of horses, and that she
Has Not Seen Him Since.
Ploude had boarded with Mrs. Symonds
about six months. The officers and a
posse thoroughly dug over the cellar Of
Mrs Symonds' house, and searched the
house, barn and hayloft without finding
any trace of the missing man.
High Sheriff James r. Fellows, Deputy
Sheriff K M. Davis and Sergeant Daniel
8, Flanders of the Concord police force
brought Ploude and Mrs. Symonds here
late yesterday afternoon.
The prisoners were arraigned In the po-
lice court last night and each pleaded not
guilty. At the request of County Solicit
tor d. B. Donovan, the hearing was ad-
journed until Tuesday, Feb. l3 Both re-
spondsnts were com mittsd to Jail. They
say they are innocent.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
GENERAL A.. "-"ON' :
Considerable ROuti'n ne Business
Transacted Today.
Judiciary Committee Recommends 9eturn ot
Governors Message to Senate Unread.

In the Senate today, the special order.
the annual appropriation bill, was passed.
as was also joint resolution providing
slOOOO additional for the Rhode Island
College OF Agriculture and Meshanic
Arts. They were ordered sent to the
House under suspension OF the rules.
In the House OF Representatives the res
olution presented by MIR. Robinson OF
Pawtncket, relating 10 the furnishing OF
newspapers for the members OF the
House, was reported favorably from the
Finance Committee and passed, as was
also resolution directing the CLERK to
advertise for bids for the same. II was
opposed quite vigorously by DR.. Garvin,
as being unconstitutional.
Mr.. Greene OF Woonsocket presented an
act amending the judiciary act so as TO
allow District Courts witt clerks TO nat
uralize aliens; judiciary.
Mr.. Mccarthy OF Providence presented
an act ordering the Commissioner OF In
dustrial Statistics TO open an employment
bureau, no fees TO be charged for such
service under heavy penalty; referred.
Mr.. Honey presented an act creating the
Wardens and clerks OF the several voting
districts as Boards Of Registration; iu-
dietary.
Mr.. McOsker presented a petition for
an act TO incorporate the Columbus Cadet
Association; education.
From the Senate was received the an.
nual appropriation bill and resolution
making an additional appropriation OF
$4,000 for the Agricultural College.
Mr. Honey from the Judiciary Com
mittee presented the report OF that COM
mittee upon certain paper referred to
them signed by one ID. Russell Brown,
styling himself Governor OF Rhode Is
land, purporting to be a message 10 the
General Assembly, with resolution or
dering It's return TO the senate unread.
The report and resolution were ordered to
be laid upon the table Temporarily and
ordered printed.
The report caustically scores the action
OF Gov Brown and yindicates the action
OF the House of Representatives in seating
Samuel Smith oiJamcstowu, and in deny
ing Mr.. Hoxse OF Westerly his seat be-
cause he was chosen TO represent that
body in the Senate.
The matter will come up FOR discussion
as soon as Judge BlOdeett s able to pre-
pare minority report upon the matter.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lothrop's Grand Opera House.

At Lothrop's Opera House last night
Harry LAMAR, the character comedian,
presented "The Widder," supported by
one of Lothrop's strong stock companies
There are only three acts, but u Is a
laugh and big one from beginning to
end. When they say II Is a cyclone OF
mirth, the fact is not at all overdrawn.
La Marr appeared as the "Widder" and
made the most Of his part.
During the play specialties we're rem
dered by Mr.. La Mari, Fred and Alice
Warren and all were well received. The
cast includes Frank Walsh, Charles Bar.
ringer, Harry Wilson, Il. W. Reed and
Lillian Mortimer. The ususl matinees
will be given.
II you want to laugh, see "Ths Widder."
Keith's Opera House.
The sensational drama, ga Nutmeg
Match" was presented to large audience
at Kei' his Opera House last evening.
Miss Annie Buckley is most ably fitted
for the part Of Cinders, the unruly but
good hearted. As"Uncle Bob," the foster
father, William L. Wilson gives an excel
lent character sketch, Ralph Stuart enacts
the hero, William Hartley, in a dignified
manner, ana Beaumont Smith, as Jem
So un ders, is efficient In the part Of the
chief trouble maker. Alfred Beverly, as
Dave Blake, is a conscientious actor, and
in the comedy part of "Brick" Edward
McWade Is aptly amusing. Miss Ida
Glenn gives a womanly Interpretation OF
the farmers niece, and Mrs. Josephine
LaureDs, as Elizabeth Ann Sharp, Is In
keeping with the standard OF the company.
harmonic Concert.
zone OF the best concerts of the season
will be given in Music Hall this evening
by the Philharmonic Band of Central
Falls. Although this Is young organ
ization it ranks among the best In the
State. The band will he assisted by Mons.
Henri Faucher, violinist virtuoso, who
graduated from the Paris Conservatory of
Music with the highest donors. A double
quintette will also be present and render
selections,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06

IN A PRISON CELL.
That's Where Harkins, the "Rescuer," Slept
Last kiuht

Harkins is in durance vile at the police
station awaiting trial on Ia charge oil
revelling, not being able TO secure the soo
bonds under which he was placed. NO
one comes to his "rescue."
As was announced In the TRIBUNE yes
terday he was deposed from the leader
ship OF the "Rsscue" Mission by the w.
{. Il. u, and he refused to give up the
keys. Chief Perry was applied 10 ana
sent Detective Haberlin and Officer
Tompkins up there.
The "rescurer" refused to go out or do
anything reasonable.
Mrs. Griffith and another lady, mem
bers OF the w. {. I. u, were there ana
asked him to go out quietly.
He refused and said when he went he
would take everything in the Mission
with him. The ladies said that nothing
belonged To him.
Harkins asked that the door be closed
"ior religions sake" and after consider
able psrleying he SAID to Detective Haoer-
lin:
John, If go out you will have to
put me out"
"Well, out you go them" said Haberlin
and he went in less time than he ever
went through the mission door before.
Charles &. Corbett led the service there
last evening.
Harklns pleaded not guilty to a charge
OF reveling this morning and was held
under $50 bonds for trial tomorrow. so
endeth the first lesson.
Harkins Guilty.
"Rescuer" HsrkiDs pleaded guilty this
afternoon and was fined e and costs
Clovis Bowen guaranteed his fine.
What Hsrkins Says.
HarkiDs was seen In his cell this noon
and said that he expected to be paid out
this afternoon by some of the mission
people. lie was changed from cell 10 TO
Is so that he would have more light. In
regard to plans for the future he said he
had none and would probably buy a
couple OF horses and begin removing
ashes and selling short wood again. He
believed that Mr.. Corbctt would do we'll
at the mission and said Corbett was not
the first and only newspaper man con-
verted.
He knew Of one in Boston and be-
lieved there was one in this city
that chad the spirit
He was busy making out "bIll OF sale"
OF he mission.
He said he would not start an opposi-
tion affair, but rather be peacesble
citizen.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
BRAVES AND MAIDENS.
They Have a Pleasant Time at Mrs. Masuire's
Home.

A very pleasant gathering OF the Indian
braves and maidens was held last evening
at the home Of Mrs. John T. Maguire OF
Spring street. They were received by
both their chaperones, Mrs. Mcguire and
Mrs. Osheld. Miss Clara Ostield, the
Princess, presented each lady and gentle
man with a bouquet Of pinks. Then came
the presentation of the banner, Lawyer
Bannigan making the presentation speech.
Miss Osfield responded in very pleasing
manner, thanking all for their kindness
and closing with the remark that she
hoped the occasion would long be remem-
bered with pleasure by the braves and
maidens.
The grand march, headed by Harry
Johnson, the Chief, ano Miss Clara Os-
field, the Princess, passed through the
spacious rooms which were beautifully
decorated with potted plants and flowers.
Dancing was in order until IL when hne
collation. was served. after which recita-
tion was given by Miss May Mcguire and
several choice selections were rendered
by the different ladies and gentlemen.
Then dancing was resumed until the
small hours, every one declaring the af-
fair thoroughly enjoyable.
AS they passed out To go home each
maiden received a box OF Huyler's best
with the compliments OF the host, John
Il. Mcguire.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
The Potter a Atherten Machine Co.

of this city have just had assign ed,to them IA
number of patents, recently Issued, which
are very valuable and which are finding a
ready Introduction To cotton manufacturers,
and To enable them 10 supply the market
with these patented machines IL - ncces.
sary for the Potter n Atherton Machine Co.
TO largely increase their plant and In order
TO raise funds sufficient To accomplish this
purpose they propose To issue a limited
amount OF preferred stock To bear interest at
the rate of eight per cent. per annum, paya.
BILE semi annually.
The phenomenal success which has marke a
the business career 81 this company since it,
introduction into this city about six and one.
half years ago h sufficient guarantee OF
the value Of the above mentioned preferred
stock as a profitable and safe Investment
subscriptions for this stock received and
all other particulars furnished upon applica.
tion TO MIR. Frank Leonard at the First
National Bank Of Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
HIS MEMORY HONOR[O.
Philadelphia Feels the
Loss of George W. ChiIds.
FUNERAL WELL ATTENDED.
Labor Organizations Have Not For
gotten That He Was Their Friend.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6-The city Is In
mourning today, and there are few indeed
who do not show, by looks and words, the
grief they feel at the death of the friend
of all classes, George w. Childs. Delega-
cations from press clubs and newspapers
from various parts of the country arrived
here this morning, and attended the fu-
neral at st. James Protestant Episcopal
church.
st. James church has a seating capac-
ity Of only about 1900, and this barely ao-
commodated the relatives and immediate
friends of the family, honorary pallbear-
ers, Ledger employees and delegations
from the various organizations which
were present. The floral tributes were
elaborate. There was q separate piece
from every department Of The Ledger
offices.
President Prescott Of the International
Typographical union wired q suitable de-
sign, and numerous local organizations
sent tributes. The International Typo
graphical union was represented by two
delegates from New York and two from
Philadelphia.
Many Organizations Represented.
Seats were reserved In the church In
the following order; Members Of the fam
lily and friends, pallbearers, employees OF
The Public Ledger, officers and friends Of
the Drexel institute, women's advisory
board of the Drexel institute, Typothat@
of Philadelphia, members Of the New
York press, New York pu blishsrs, George
w. Childs division Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers. Presbyterian Ministe-
rial association, Typographical union No.
Q, German Topographic No. I. Philadel.
phia Trades league, Boston Press club,
New York Typographical union, Inter
national Typographical union, Pen and
Pencil club, and others.
Bishop Potter Of New York presided,
assisted by Bishop Baker Of Philadelphia
and Rev. B. p. Blanchard, rector Of st.
James church.
The interment was In the Drexel mauso-
leum at Woodland cemetery and was pri-
vate.
Typographical union No. Of this city
held meeting. and after adopting a suit
able memorial, the initistory steps were
taken toward the erection of monument
by union printers In Philadelphia. 1t
was stated that subscriptions for this pur-
pose had already been rendered, and a
committee will be appointed later to take
charge of the matter.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL,

A surplus Of about 5000 will be left
from the Quebec carnival
There are s,223, s97 men In the United
States available for military service.
William A. Chanlsr, the American
African explorer, is returning to the
coast
The Priacs Of Wales has decided 10 en.
ter his yacht Britannia in the Marssilles
and Riviera regattaa
The diadem Of the Russian Empress
Anna contains $3.50 large diam onds and a
ruby valued NJ sGo0.0 900.
The National amateur figure skating
championship has been abandoned, a.
only one entry was made
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
IS THIS TRUE?
Sensational Statement About
Annie PIxIev'S Death.
A Lawyer Alleges That She Was the
Victim OF Poison.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6-Further sensational
charges in connection with the death Of
Annie Pixley, the actress, who died in
London Nov. 8 last, have come to light
Robert J. Haire Is counsel for Mrs Pixley
who yesterday said her daughters death
was under investigation because of the re.
ticence of Robert Fulford, her hus band,
and the administering of suspicious
powders which Mrs Pixley believes led TO
the death. Lawyer Haire says his client
was carried away by grief when she mad,
the charges Of poisoning.
The lawyer says, however, that he can
prove that Fulford robbed his wife of her
estate, by disposing of her property with
out her knowledge. He also charges Full
ford with sprting away a will of his
wife's, which left the bulk of her estate to
her mother
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
MANY PRESENT.

Pleasant Social by the G. o. p. Club at the
Alcazar Last Night.
No less successful than those that have
preceded IL, was the select social given by
the g. O. T.. Club at the Alcskar last
night. There were eighty couples in the
grsnu march, which was led through a
series of picturesque evolutions by
Daniel McNabb and Miss Matte Dodd
who were followed by Thomas Clancy and
Miss May Eadeau.
The success OF the sifair was due TO the
following committee: Daniel McNabb.
Thomas Clancy, james Holland, Douglas
johnson, Richard Cavanaugh, John
Keough, James hatteson and Robert
Thompson.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
A QUEER CASE.
Terry 0onnely Keeps Coal For Security and
is Held For Larceny

In the District Court this morning one
person was fined e and costs.
Edward Dechenes from Central Falls
was fined fl0 and costs on a charge CT
malicious mischief. Yesterday afternoon
he jumped into one Of Earle " Prew's
sleighs at the depot and drove off.
AT the corner OF East street and Broad
way the front runner became unhung
on account OF too short a turn, and
Officer Nemitz arrested him.
Terrence Donnolly, the we'll known ex-
pressman, was arrested yesterday after
noon on a charge OF larceny.
1t seems that "Terry" moved tho
household effects OF Margaret Moriety OF
George street and she did not pay him his
bill OF $3.50. He was called on again yes
terday to more her furniture, etc, ana
kept about half a ton Of coal as security
for his bill. He pleaded not guilty this
morning and will have trial Friday.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
WEAVERS IDLE.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 8.-Another big strike
was inaugurated at Lymansville yester-
day and over 800 people are thrown out Of
employment. A few days ago the COM
pany gave notice that the weavers would
have to run two looms instead OF one. A
majority were willing TO do this, but the
Others at last prevailed upon them to join
In the strike. Sentinels have been posted
10 keep workmen away, and those of the
present employees who are willing TO re-
main do not dare to go in for fear OF
violpnce
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
A "LADY" BIGOT.

A few days ago expressman jerks was
called TO remove some ashes for an East
side woman. lie had man helping him
and the "lsdy" asked II his helper was an
Irishman, saying she would not allow one
oi that nationality in her cellar. When the
Jon was completed MIR. jerks was handed
20 cents for his work and he gave IL back
saying II the job was not worth more than
that IL was not worth anything.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
STRIKE STILL ON.

BErDeEPoRT, Conn, Feb. 6-rhe citi-
zens' committee yesterday afternoon, for.
mally presented their report Of the con
ference with the Traction company for
the purpose OF reaching a settlement OF
the strike. After citing the claims CT
both sides, the committee say that they
believe the men were misled by designing
persons in the matter Of the reported dis
charge Of employees There Is no prospect
OF the strike bein9 settled
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
UnanswerabIe characterization.

We have re- eived and read with degre'
OF wonder and surprise, a publication re
Gently issued by tle Humphreys Medicin,
Go New York. II contains nearly rHoUs
AND rERrIMoN1ALs ot the efficacy of Hum
phreys' Specifics.
These T stimonials are the unsolicited OF
ferirg OF those who have experienced and
witnessed the won tefful curative effects oi
those Specifies. There are some three hun
dred RON Publishers and Editors, one hun
dred from Dealers and others from every
grade of society, ana all with one accord tel
the same story, the wonderful curative ef
feets OF Humphreys SPECIFICS.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Double Traoedy al PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6-Policeman Lam
ahan killed himself at William Rogers
stable yesterday. Lanahan's wife was
afterward found in the hallway of her
home dead, cut in horrible manner. 1t
Is believed that Lanahan killed his wife
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Our Business Men.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Business Mems Association was held last
evening. Hon. l.. l.. Freeman called to
order, President Gof being absent.
Messrs. George s. TiDgley, John J. Ken
yoD, Benjamin +. Smith, Leland II. Lit
tleheld and James Wilson were elected to
membership. The meetinL then ad-
iourDed and attended the @. A. II. ex-
ercises In Music Hall
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
THE COLUMNS VI III -

The Woodbines and Providence Athie.
,,.s ,.,1I meet IL the Rhode Island series
at Temperance Hall tomorrow We've, evening, 1'so
There viii also be game between TWO
Az the meeting OF the local lodge OF the
'ted Workmen last evening com
Cn'. consisting OF William Fsles,
mittee -. I'm and Joseph Daigle was
I Charles McCau~ tho matter OF absn'
ppointed to coasids. unitngi with
ing the local lodge anu me OF thu
a tytuckat Iodge whfcL Ia lis
Ion. 'u.Not ioust' WhIen ID -
he Pa most ENTHUSIASTIC IN the Iu.-
argest al my Oh the members favor
iiction. M
lmalgamation.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Grand Army encampment Opened.

BANGOR, Me, Feb. 6-The city is filled
with veterans and members Of the Grand
Army and Women's Relief corps who
are here to attend the state encampment,
which begun today. The matter of q
state home for disabled veterans and
wives occupied the women. The plan Is
proposed by the National women's Relief
corps, and the home will be located either
In Bucksport or Searsport
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
THEY HAD A GOOD TIME.
A Merry Seighing Party From WoOnsOcset
Visits This Civ Last Eyeninu.


One OF the most enjoyable sleighing
parties OF the season came here last even
ing from WoonsOcket and on arriving in
this city proceeded 90 Fullcr'5 Hall on
High street, where they, together with a
few OF their Pawtuckct friends, enjoyed
themselves Immensely IN dancing, good
music being furnished by members OF the
party.
At intermission refreshments we're
served, after which dancing was again re-
sumed.
Among the ladies IN the party were
Misses Mamie Collins, Nellie Ward,
Therese Grady, Maggie McGovern, Katie
and Annie Wolf Kitty Fitzgerald, Lizzie
Carr, Annie Scully, Theresa Duggan, Rose
Pillan, Maggie and Mary Sheridan, Lizzie
King and Nellie Mcbride.
Tho success OF the affair was due TO
Miss Mamie Collins and Miss Nellie
Ward and they We're very solicitOus tor
the welfare OF those who were fortu-
nate to the present.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
SMOKE, NO FIRE.

An alarm was sent in at lO:l5 last even.
Ing from box "a situated in Trinity square
calling out the whole department. A fire
had been started In furnace OF the house
owned by Mrs. jerks on Maple street and
made considerable smoke which caused
some one To think there was fire.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
All Mad a Good Tina

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The annual ball Of
the Cercle Francais de Harmonic was
largely attended. Many novel features
were introduced. The hilarity was pecu.
liarly and distinctively French, and
vast amount of high kicking was in
dulged in az the small hours of the morn
inc advanced
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Married a Cambridge Man.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. 6.-Olea Bull
daughter Of Mrs. Ole Bull, was married
TO Henry G. Vaughan at the home Of the
bride yesterday afternoon. Miss Bull
made her appearance before the footlights
with Miss Marlowe's company, and last
fall created much talk on account OF her
appearance In the Sea Nymph dance in
"Prince Pro Tenn" Mr.. Vaughan Is a
Harvard 80 man Of an old Cambridge
a..
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Following Them Up.

ROME, Feb. 6-Four of the ringleaders
in the recent riots at Massa have been
sentenced to terms Of imprisonment
ranging from two to eight years The
chief rioter and 90 Of the men concerned
In the pillage Of the townspeopls at Cas-
tel Peggie have been captured.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
IN CHAINS A YEAR.

bnpEFoRD, Me-, Feb. o.-Cruslty Agent
Stackpole yesterday Investigated an al
legged case of inhuman treatment 1T Ken
nebunkport. A dsmentsd young man,
Charles Goodridgs, has been kept chained
by his leg to a bedpost In q small bed
room for more than year. His cloth
ing and surroundings were filthy. He
will probably be sent to an insane asy-
lum.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Awarded 45OO Pounds.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-Steamer Venus has
been awarded 400 pounds sterling sal
wage for towing to Queenstown the Brit
ish steamer Langham. The Langham had
lost her propeller.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
The Queen Of Fashion.

Best Fashion Journal published. Issued
monthly. only Soc year. post paid-worth
~. Mail i've 2c stamps for "A copy ami be con d,
vincedJto }. II. RIsGoT A Co.. Publishers,
Union square, y. Y. btw
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Old Coal Firm In Oebt

PITTsBURG, Feb. o.-An execution for
$lSO 900 was issued against Horner g.
Roberts. coal operators, by X. 5. Smith,
trustee for the Union National bank. The
firm is one Of the Oldest in the city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-06
Warmers Financial Scheme.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Representative
Warner has introduced bill containing
many Of the provisions of the bill in
tended as a measure for repeal of the 10
per cent tax on state banks.