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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
DEATH RECORD.

Mrs. Mary A. Shoemaker, a grand.
daughter Of the famous Charlotte Est,
who notified General Washington of the
projected attack on his army 10y the
British at Germantown, died at Philadel-
phia. Mrs. Shoemaker was born Sept. ~,
1910
Captain Henry Stanwood Of Gloucester,
Mass, a successful master mariner and
almost the last representative of the old
time fishermen of half century ago, died
in that city at the age of ~ years.
William Henry Kennedy. known on the
stage as Harry Kennedy, song writer and
ventriloquist, died in Brooklyn, aged AZ.
He was born in Manchester, Eng. In
early life he was a sailor.
John +. Delano died at Bath, Me, aged
81 years. He was retired sea captain,
director in the Bath bank and citizen
highly esteemed by all.
Rev Tyron Edwards, DID, LII d., a
noted Presbyterian divine and well known
writer Of religious literature, died in
Detroit. He was So years of age.
william Gordon Means died at Boston.
He was widely known in mercantile CIR.
cles through out New England. lie was
born In Amherst, n. H.. In 1915.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06

The deceased was something over 50 years
OF age and was a respected resident of
Valley Falls and Central Falls for a long
period, having been watchman for the
Valley Falls company for over 80 years.
He leaves widow and two grown up
dsug hters. His funeral will take place
next Monday from the Church of the
Holy Trinity.
Interesting Items.
II Is now President Schiller.
Every taxpayer should attend Monday
evenings meeting.
There Is work for some OF the highway
department to clear the cross walks OF the
coating OF mud.
The Kings Daughters OF the Baptist
Church will enjoy supper in the church
parlors this evening.
The grand temperance rally TO have
been held at Music Hall, Pawtucket, jan
uary 18th, has been postponed one day
later.
The SENEGAL boy is now In the custody
OF his father, who is endeavoring to get at
the bottom OF the stealing OF which he Is
charged.
DIR. Malo, the health officer, has several
cases Of diphtheria on hand, and the resi-
dences OF the victims of the disease are
designated by printed signs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
GOT 500 BACK.
Portion of Property Stolen Last
June Recovered.
round in One of The Pawn Shops in
Providence.

Richard ii. Lee OF 10 Hamilton street.
who Is now In the employ OF the Metro
politan Life Insurance Company, was
robbed Of s750 worth OF iewelry on the
30th OF June last.
He was employed at the time a. trav-
cling salesman for the firm of Wallace Il
Simmons OF Providence and carried with
him leather case that always contain ed
from $500 to II 900 worth OF goods.
He had been down the river on the day
me n; ioned, did some business and was re-
turning on the steamer Squantum.
During the trip up the river some one
stole his case which he had left for mo-
ment.
1t contained at the time II watches, 19
chains and "a finger rings, all valued at
$3.50.
Last Wednesday Detective Parker o!
Providence had business at one OF the
many pawn shops in that city and on ex-
mining some watches found four Of them
to be the property Of Wallace & Sim
mons and which were In Lees case at the
time 1t was stolen.
These watches are valued at 900 and
were returned to the owners. Nothing
has been heard or seen OF the rest OF the
jewelry, hut Mr.. Lee IL pleased that even
500 has been recovered.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
DR. QU|MBY EXPLAINS
The Escape Of Alexander
From Worcester Asylum.
THE POLICE NOT NOTIFIED.
No Record OF the Matter Found on the
Books of the Institution.

WORCESTER, Mass, Jan. CDR. Quimby,
superintendent of the state lunatic hospi-
tai in this city, talked to a reporter last
night regarding the escape of Samuel
Alexander, the insane murderer, last
July, and why notice Of the escape was
not given the authorities at the time.
He said Alexander was committed TO
the hospital In July, 1892. He was a vic
tim OF delusion that he heard voices
constantly accusing him of his crime, and
he seemed afraid that some terrible
calamity would overtake him.
A close watch was kept on him by order
OF the superintendent On the morning
of July 8, 1898, Alexander arose at his
usual time and went to the washroom to
perform his morning ablutions.
Just before o'clock an attendant went
to call Alexander to breakfast, and was
dismayed to find that the
Insane Murderer Was Missing.
An alarm was immediately given and
every available attendant was detailed to
make thorough search. The buildings
and spacious grounds were secured. A
watch was placed at the Union railroad
station, and men were sent into all the
surrounding towns, but the cunning luna
tic had managed to make good his escape.
At the time of Alexander's escape DR..
Quimby's assistant had Just started on
his annual vacation, and another officer,
who was not thoroughly conversant with
the duties, was substituting.
DIR. Quimby says he gave the man d.
rections to notify the police authorities
here, and also those in Chicopee. of Alex
ander's escape, which directions he sup
posed were carried out, until he re-
ceived the telephone message from Chico
pee on Thursday, asking If Alexander
had escaped from the hospital.
1t is customary at the hospital TO keep
a letter book, with copies of all letters
sent from the institution. When he re-
ceived the message DIR. Quimby consulted
the book, and was surprised to find
No Letters OF Notification
had been sent either to the local authori-
tiles or to Chicopee. The assistant had
failed to carry out the directions of his su
perior officer.
DIR. Quimby says he is indirectly re-
sponsible, as in the matter of the escape
OF murderer he should have made sure
that his directions had been carried out,
but at that particular time he was some
what short-handed, and the multiplicity
of his duties kept him constantly busy.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
AMUSEM ENTS.
Lothrop's Grand Opera House.

Manager Lothrop has made great pre-
parations for the proper staging of the
strong attraction which he will present to
the patrons OF his Grand Opera House
next week when the great American
drama entitled "a chockered Life" will
be the feature. The play Is replete with
all of those characteristics that go to
make up the popular play of today sue
cess. IL Is founded upon scenes and in
cidents in the West, from which have
been eliminated the rough, wild Western
paraphrases and customs, so that there
is not an object ionable feature in the en-
tire production. The cast has been care
fully selected with view to fulfilling
the numerous requirements OF the drama
and the members OF the stock company
appearing will be- found adequate in every
respect. Miss Emma Dnnn, the cute
little soubret, Is cast for the rollicking
role OF Reckless Nell, the sheriffs trust,
and her Impersonation is materially en-
hanced by the introduction OF singing
and dancing specialties in conjunction
with John Webber, the funny comedian
as Fritz Grossmeyer, the Dutch sales
man. Miss Maude Nickinson makes
charming Indian maiden while the lead
ing role of the Diamond Sheriff, as as
sumed by Charles Barrlnger, gives him all
the work that he can devote his time to
In the assumption of several disguises OF
entirely dissimilar nature. As whole
this attraction Is one that Is certain to
please and will be found consistent in
every respect.
10th rop's Providence Opera House.
Manager Lothrop, after extended nego-
tiations, has succeeded in inducing the
favorite, Katherine Rober, to return to her
old love, Lothrop's New England circuit,
and the talented little lady will make her
first appearance this season next week at
Lothrop's Providence Opera House In
splendid production in the romantic spec
tscular drama, entitled, "a Sea OF Ice, or
the Wild Flower OF Mexico"
Keith's Opera House.
GLOSS and Hoss," reconstructed and re-
juvenated, will be presented at Keith's
Opera House next week by Willie Collier,
the quaint comedian, and his super-ex-
cellent company. This Is the fourth
season for this organization, which, like
wine, improves with age. The company
this year is larger, stronger and better
than ever, while the piece itself has been
entirely rewritten up to date, and while
all the old features have been left intact,
there are manv new specialties, parodies,
songs and dances, which ombined prom
ise to make this engagement the most
enjoyable of the season.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
THE INTERSTATE POWER.
Ex-Lieut. Gov. Darling Says the Gas Compan,
Has Not Been Asked for II.

This morning TRIBUNE man called on
ex- Lieut.. Gov. Darling and inquired as
TO what progress had been made toward
arranging to furnish power for the Inter
state Company.
Mr. Darling replied very briefly, but to
the point, by saying; "W hen they ask US
TO Furnish power we shall probably do so
IL they are willing to pay for II.
so far we have not been asked and, OF
course, do not know anything about their
plans. We have plenty OF power;
and, by the way, 1t mas been stated
in the papers several times that the cars
OF the Union Company, for whom we fur
nish some power, had been stalled several
times on account OF loss OF power. Ifthat
is $50, IL IL the fault ot the car mo-
tors for our engine has never
been stopped for moment.
We know nothing about the lntersta e,
but II they want power we can furnish 1t
in abundance"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
AF TER S|B'S SHOES.
Who Will Get Them,
Davis or Pierce?
THEY MAY NOT BE EMPTY.
Allen Will Hardly Worry Commits
sioner Ladd Much.
rhe battle for t he city's plums.

The battle for the city's plums.
This is next on the programme OF the
big events at the City Hall.
There is just beginning to be little
street talk and II will grow in volume and
fierceness as February draws near.
Tbe shoes of City Clerk Sbley seem to
he the biggest caich-it the genial and
faithful servant oi the people Is deter.
mined TO throw N his mantle of office.
Two names are prominently mentioned
for the place II left vacant. These are ex-
Alderman Davis ana Col Pierce.
The latter has long been an official In
the United States Senate but Is now out
of u JOB. He Is a courteous gentleman
and "Ben" is also cassed as "good fell
low"
William p. Allen may make fight for
Comm issioner Laod's position but the
present commissioner has a pretty tight
hold yet.
OF the other Offices but little IL said
now.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
TEXTILE WORKERS
Meet at New Bedford and Discuss Matters
OF Interest TO the Graft.

New BEDFORD, Mass, Jan. 6.-The state
textile convention held here was very
largely attended, all the leading textile
centers being represented. Factory in
spectors and their work were discussed at
length. 1t was the sense of the conven-
ton that they be given more power of
Office and that their testimony be made
final and conclusive under oath against
corporations found violating laws.
Several drafts Of particular bills were
rendered for consideration. Shorter hours
were discussed. and Secretary Ross said
that Massachusetts, could easily reduce
hours of labor and successfully compete
with Rhode Island. 1t was resolved that
the delegates assembled declare in favor
Of the 56hour bill now on the table of the
Massachusetts legislature.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
A LONG FIGHT.
What Sports Think ofthe Com
Ing Battle.
Betting Even That Mitchell Will be
"Out" in 20 Rounds.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. $50 certain
are the members Of the Duval Athletic
club that the Corbett- Mitchell fight will
be pulled of In this city that another
gang of men were put to work on
the arena, which Is now over half COM
pleted. On Monday the officials say they
will issue q statement In which their
plans will be disclosed. These plans are
said to be so perfect that there will be no
way by which the fight can be prevented.
The club people are now more positive
than ever that the fight will take place.
The betting here 20 far has not been OF
a very fast nature. Even money In being
offered that Mitchell will not respond In
the 2lst round. Some of this has been
taken, but the general opinion is that the
Englishman will make q longer fight
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
First Week Of the New Year Shows No Lin.
Ing Of the Clouds Of Uncertalnb.--lndus.
trial Situation Seems to Be Unchanged.

First Week Of the New Year Shows No Lin.
inq OF the Clouds Of Observation-Disclosures
trial Situation Seems to Be Unchanged.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-R g. Dun g. Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says today;
The cloud of uncertainty does not lift
as yet. Strong confidence IL expressed In
nearly all markets that trade must i'm
prove with the new year, but 10 is yet too
early to expect important change, II 1t is
really on tho way. The proposal Of an
income tax Il not calculated to inspire
confidence, nor does IL encourage hope
that uncertainty about revenue laws will
be speedily terminated.
The whole market is 81 of cent higher
because Of diminished western receipts,
and corn In unchanged. Western receipts
Of wheat for the week have been I ,9%, 5&5
bushels, against 1855, ,450 last year. The
receipts of corn are extraordinary, <,065,-
S7s bushels for the week, against 3, 81, ,17S
last year. Cotton receipts have lessened
little, and the price has suddenly ad-
vanced IA, movement probably on q
par with others which have made this
season trying one to traders.
1t Ia questionable whether the working
force In the great industries has increased
as yet, though about the first Of the
year considerable increase is expected.
The number of mills starting and stop
ping work Is about the same.
The volume Of business represented by
exchanges outside New York In 1872 per
cent less than for the same week last
year.
In various branches of business during
the last half Of 1893 actual sales have been
reported by I'LL houses or companies ag-
gregating s2l3, 400 ,828 this year, against
1904, 400, ,103 In the same month last year,
decrease of 29.7 per cent.
For the past week the failures reported
have been 5l1 in the United States, against
823 last year, and Al In Canada, against II
last year.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
WHO SHOT the HORSE?

About $3.50 O'Clock last evening Officer
Sherman discovered two boys leading "a
horse up Central avenue which was bleed.
ing from bullet wound In the forehead.
of Broadway, SAID that the animal
fell On Pine street, Central Falls, and that
police man " no saw the animal shot IT,.
Soon after the shol was fired thr horse got
up and was led to its home while others
pushed the team The animal was alive
this morning aud 10 policeman Of the
Central Falls force can be found who shot
the horse.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
An "Ad" For the Show.

AMEsBURY, Mass, Jan. 6.-Sam T.
Jacks aggregation Of Creole beauties,
now travelling over the New England cir
cuit, are not wanted here. This fact was
made apparent yesterday when the mayor,
acting upon n petition, ordered the ad-
vance Autographs covered with blank
paper The exposed charms were thus
hidden, but no orders have yet been issued
prohibiting the show, which is due here
this evening. There was large advance
sale Of seats, and as result of the order
the indications are that standing room
will be at premium.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Sians OF Peaceful Settlement.

MARLBORO, Mass, Jan. 6.-The situa-
tion in this city relative to the proposed
reduction Of 10 per cent in the shoe in.
dustry tends to an amicable adjustment
of the matter without strike or lockout.
An agreement has been made between
the manufacturers and the executive
committee of the men for a series of
conferences, when each branch OF the
trade will be discussed and the
prices now obtained will rule until the
conference makes its decision. Should
no decision b. arrived at, the matter will
be referred to arbitration.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Maine's Prison Report.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 6.-The report of
the inspectors Of prisons shows the num-
Der In state prison TO be 1876. Convicted
during year, 45; discharged, -. Names
county misery in bulk as told by the Jail
records is as follows: Commitments for
vagrancy, 562; poor debtors, 100; drunk
enness, 1913; selling alcohol, 352. Reports
show no increase Of crimes during the
year, but great increase in the number of
tramps and poor debtors.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
"Drummers" Elect Officers.

BosToS, Jan 6.-The New England Com
mercial Travellers association elected as
officers the following: President, Albert
Pitts; first vice president, +. c. Hall;
second vice president, J. A. Morse; secre-
tary and treasurer, w. T. Tilton directors
for three years, +. j. II. Estabrook, 5. u.
Martin. r. NJ. Bickford, G. G. Irwin, C. ID
whitehouse; trustee reserve fund. three
years, NJ. II. Bush; trustee one year, w.
II. Bush. The association has a treasury
balance Of t45oO and a reserve fund balance
of 40 aQ7 ~
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Would.Ra Prisoner Punished.

NEW LONDON, Conn, Jan 6.-In the su-
perior court Reuben Brown was sentenced
to 10 years in state prison for attempting
to kill one McNally. Both men were in
mates of the almshouse at Colchester.
Brown, enraged over religious discus
sion, obtained paris green from potato
vines and put II into McNally's food at
dinner. McNally nearly died from the
effects Of the poison.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Secretary Was Indlscreet.

SALEM, Mass, Jan. 8-At the annual
meeting of the Salem Mutual Benefit as
socistion II was found that assessments
have been collected on which the death
benefits have not been paid. The secre-
tary has been carrying members who
should have been dropped, and on each
call the association has been paying out
more than it received. The deficien y
amounts to over s27OO, and the secretary
will be expected to make II good.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Candidates Are Numerous.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 6.-The candi-
dates for the Mott Haven team at Har-
ward met yesterday afternoon. The
names of 1G0 men were taken, and they
will Immediately start in training for the
midwinter games and for the Is. A. a.
meet in February. 1t is expected that
over 100 more will send In their nam es
within a month, making one Of the big
gest starts known at the university.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Dourlass Won't Rsslon.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Jan 8-Chief Of
Police Douglass has declined TO submit to
Mayor Brownells request for his resigns-
ton. In his reply 20 the mayor, he said:
"Under existing legislation Of our COM
monwsslth relating 10 the tenure OF Office
sf the police force, which has been &C
oepted by this city, am constrained to
refuse compliance with your request" :"
The chief has retained counsel anu an in.
teresting legal fight is expected.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
Twelfth Night Observed at the Church OF
the Good Shepard.

The Christmas festival OF the Church Of
the Good Sheperd was held last evening,
Twelfth Night" The exercises opened
with singing "Hail to the Lords An
nointed;" Sunday school service; singing,
remarks and prayer by the rector, Rev.
Benjamin Eastwood; singing. Then came
the distribution OF gifts and refresh ments
to the Sunday school children.
rsrk Place Church.
The Sunday school festival of the senior
department Of the Park Place Church
was held last evening and consisted OF
stereopticon views of the Holy Land by
the stereopticon club connected with the
church. During The evening music was
rendered by the ladies' orchestra con-
neoted with the church, under the leader
ship of Mrs. Lott'e Lewis.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Book Publishers Eall

BosToN, Jan. 6.-The ID. Lothrop COM
pany, book publishers, has made an as
signment. Liabilities estimated to be
&5O,0D0. The assets consist of outstand-
ing bills, plates and copyrights of 5000
books and machinery valued at 5000. In
May, 1893, their assets, as returned to the
state house, amounted to $500, ,1ol, but the
real value Is very uncertain at present.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06

Higgins Brothers.
Noun Vernon whiskies
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
The Vicar Generalship.

1t Is stated that the coming examination
of candidates for the position made
vacant by the denth of the late Vicar
General McCabe is for the psstorate of
st. Charles Church solely. The matter
of the appointment OF Vicar General
rests solely with the Bishop and may be
made at any time from among the per-
manent rectOrs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Election OF Officers.

The Pawtueket Cycling Club held an
election of officers Thursday evening,
with the following result: President
Ralph A. Wilbur; Vice Presidential. b.
Babbitt; Secretary-Henry l.. Russell;
Treasurer - Ralph $. Potter; Captain
Frederick l.. James; 1st Lieutenant-Ed-
ward &. Fuller; I'd Lieutenant-H. Walter
Perry; Bugler-A. b. Cady; Color Bearer
-. Joseph La Plant.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
CHARGED With Force ~.

BANGOR, Me-, Jan. On. ID. Wiley, now
In Ellsworth Jail, left Ellsworth Thursday
morning with 200 ill-gotten dollars. He
forged the endorsement Of A. X. Hooper
of Ellsworth to check of S24 and had it
cashed. Then he borrowed g. more from
Hooper's cash drawer and left town.
Hooper overlook him at Miilbridge and
induced him TO come back. Wiley is sus-
pected of other forgeries
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
BEATEN AND ROBBED.

John Casey, well known travelling
"minstrel," applied at the Central Falls
police headquarters last night for lodg-
ings. He was III and a physician was
called who found that Casey had frac-
tured rib. lie was taken to his hospital
today. lie states that while playing his
violin In Providence he collected about
s3 and crowd of toughs assaulted him
and stole his money.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
SchooIboys as SIuuoers.

LEWISTON, Me-, Jan. g. - George ID.
Files, principal of the high school, and
F. w. Chase, principal OF the grammar
school, found their boys with black eyes
and bruised faces yesterday morning.
Allen Howe and Will Talbot were So
verely injured. The two schools had a
fight, the result of bad feelings Of long
standing Fifty in all were engaged in
the fight.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
Inquest Continued.

The Farrell inquest was continued FRI
day, contrary to expectations. When the
session closed Thursday srnooD there
were several witnesses left, as only the
doctors had Deen heard. Yesterday morn
ing the work OF taking the testimony was
resumed, and the principal witness cx-
amined was Dr. Kelliber, Medical Ex-
aminer OF this city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
The FOLLETT CASE.

The Follett case against the CITY OF
Pawtucket will come up again in the
Supreme Court next Thursday. II is un-
derstood that by next Thursday the
court will officially be able to decide
whether the Solicitors objections are ten
able or not. The kollett case is quite a
long one but II is drawing TO a close.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
CROSSING Claims.

The claims OF damages by reason OF the
change of the highway at the Hebron
vile crossing are now coming in to the
Board of Seectmen of Attleboro. The
claims will amount to over 10000 and
will probably all be settled out of the
courts.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-06
West End Must Paw S6666.

Boston, Jan. 8.-The full bench Of the
supreme court handed down decision in
favor of Charles Uggla, herdic driver,
who was awarded a verdict Of t6666 from
the West End Street Railway company,
for injuries received by being struck on
the head with an "ear" from the trolley.
The decision says in substance that no
one but the company was responsible for
the safety of its apparatus which failed to
support the strain which was made on 1t
by the company