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The Princeton union., 1894-03-15
Washington, March 13.-Mr. Blanch-

Washington, March 13.-Mr. Blanch-
ard, the newly appointed senator from
Louisiana, was presented to the senate
at the opening of that body to-day, and
took the oath of Office. The resolution Of
Senator Peffer calling for an investiga-
ton rs to senator's speculating in Wall
street was, On motion of Mr.. German.
laid on the table by a vote of 33 to q.
The seigniorage bill was then taken Up
and Mr.. Villas resumed his speech in op-
position to the measure. Mr.. Allison of
Iowa made The speech which he was not
we'll enough to deliver last Friday.
The day in the house was devoted en-
tilely to the consideration of a bill re-
lating to the extension of the time for
allowing a st1 eet railroad company in
this city to change it's system of motive
power.
The Princeton union., 1894-03-15

Washington, March 8. - The Bland
seigniorage bill was laid before the SEN
ate as unfinished business. Mr.. Sher-
man bitterly opposed the pending bill
and expressed the hope that the motion
to reconsider would prevail, as he wanted
the bill open to amendments. Mr.. Harris
claimed that the bill had reached it's
present stage through the regular chan
nels of the senate procedure and he
knew of no reason why the bill should
i, not be disposed of within thirty minutes
He would not consent to reconsider the
bill until the majority by an aye and
Z nay vote decided it, The bill went over
without action until tomorrow, when a.
vote will be taken.
In the house the conference report on
the urgent deficiency bill was presented
by MIR. Ayres and agreed to. A resolu-
tion of inquiry calling on the secretary
of the treasury for a report of all un-
settled claims up to date against the
Southern and Central Pacific railroad
and their branches for transportation
service was adopted. The house then
went into committee of the whole for
the consideration of the District of
Columbia appropriation bill. After de-
bate the cOmmlCtee arose and the house
adjourned.
Washington, March 1O-To-day was a
field day for Senator Pettlgrew. He in
troducc'l bill removing the charge of
desertion from the name of H. H. Cook
IF Sioux Falls lnl another giving to J.
W. Taylor Of Canton years pay for
the year he served during the rebellion,
when he was so young that he could hot
be regularly enlisted. He was only
twelve years old when he first went out.
and was regularly enlisted year later.
The senator also secured the passage of
thu. bill appropriating 100000 for the
relief of Crow Greek reservation settlers.
The house committee recommended only
$4,000 for this purpose, and the amount
will have to be settled in conference. He
further offered lengthy re solution of In
quiry designed to throw some light on
the silver question. Tho senate discussed
the Bland bill. and agreed 20 vote upon
the measure the latter part of next week.
The house put in the day ON the Dis
trict Of Columbia bill.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
MODEL GRAND RANGE FOR 1894.

HANDsoMEsT AND BEST.
PRICES FROM $50 UPWARD,
LESS DISCOUNT FOR CASH.
FLINT's BOSTON FURNITURE CO.,
Jusr OVER THE BRIDGE.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
PALS "BlOWED.'
It Prevented a Clerk From
Making a Big Haul.
A Trusted Employees Daring Scheme CIeverIy
Nipped in the Bud.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9.-One Of the N most
daring schemes aeNobbery ever concocted
in this city was revealed when Victor H.
Echorn of the Pennsylvania Salt Works
company endeavored to steal $4,000 OF
the company's money from the runner OF
the Southwark bank. II was a finely
mstured SCENE, and was carried out In
every detail, with the exception that in
stead of getting the $4,000 the man got
bag full of bricks and paper, and was
himself caught redhandsd.
Echorn's plan was TO have the runner
from the Southwark bank, bringing tl5,-
600 to meet the bi-weekly payroll, way
laid and robbed. He needed an assistant
or two, and on Jan. IA he inserted An ad-
vertisement in morning paper "for men
of nerve" George c. Thomas of New
York, who was in this city seeking en-
ployment, answered the advertisement,
as did also Frank J. Mullins, aad both
were engaged, but they "blsw" to the po-
lice, and when the oompany's messenger
walked out Of the bank yesterday he car
ried dummy" canvas pouch marked
tl2, 500 In big letters.
According to prearrangsment, the de-
tails of which were all known 70 the
police, Thomas was stationed In the hall
leading to the company's Office aud
Mullins was posted on the steps outside,
while q wagon stood on Lstitia street,
Just above the corner of Chestnut. The
bank wagon stopped In front of the door
and the messenger jumped out with his
dummy" and as soon rs he reached the
hall he was met by Thomas, who grabbed
the pouch and ran.
The two men fastened to the wagon,
jumped in and started for Market street
Just as they reached the corner of SEQ
ond they were Joined by Echorn, who
carried q small hand satchsl Before he
could be comfortably seated, however, two
detectives mounted the vehicle and took
him into custody.
Thomas was to get $500, Mullins s15O0
and the rest WAS to go to Echorn.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
PRAWOAF FOUNOGU|[TY
His Wife FaintS on Hear.
ing The Verdict.
CONVICTION A SURPRISE.
He Told Conflicting Stories Of the
Death Of His Mother in Law.

PORTLAND. Me-. Feb. s-Prawda has
been found guilty of the murder Of Mrs.
Meyers, but sentence has not yet been
pronounced.
All Of the afternoon was taken up with
the argument Of Attorney General Pow
srs This was the second murder case In
which Powers has figured since he has
been attorney general. County Attorney
True conducted the cross-examination,
and has worked night and day to secure
the verdict which was returned.
Attorney General Powers finished his
argument about 4:30 o'clock, and Judge
Bonney began his charge to the jury
The charge was very brief, the judge sim
ply instructing the jury AS to their duties,
and at 4:45 gave them the case and sent
them out. During the absence Of the
Jury, the courtroom remained crowded.
There was n general feeling that a ver-
dict Of acquittal would be obtained inside
of an hour, though some thought that the
jury would disagree.
Prswda's Wife tainted.
At 6:15 the jury returned. A hush fell
upon the audience. Prawda turned ashy
pale and clasped and unclaspsd his h ands
nerVOusly. Ills WlIe almOst scream eu
The foreman of the jury formally an
nounced that the jury found the prisoner
guilty OF murder in the first degree.
Prawda fell back in his chair motionless.
His wife tainted and all the spectators
were greatly excited. Counsel for the
defense stated that he should file excep-
tions and enter a motion for new trial.
The states evidence was entirely circum-
stantial. On the night of Nov " Prawda
was about his house in Yarmouth. The
house was occupied by himself and
mothsr-in-law, Mrs. Meyers. About 3
o'clock on the eventful night, Mrs. Mey-
ers was shot through the head by . bull
let, fred through a window. This bullet
was found, and IL was shown that the
person who fred the shot must have
stood within 20 yards of the window.
Prawda told several neighbors that his
mother-in-law had been killed by an ey-
plosion Of a lamp. He told newspaper
men and others many different stories.
He did not own a gun, but = neighbor
named Moxcey had one stolen from him
two years ago, and the fatal bullet was of
the same caliber. This was all the svi-
denca of thu state
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
WHALERS DEFEATED.
The WOrCesters Win From
Capt, cOttor'S Quintette,
Pawtucket May Get the Annual Iune Re.
gatta--FoOtball Pointer.

Last nights polo game at Infantry Hall
between the Grays and New Bedfords
was notify contested In the first half as
The Whalors were evidently in to win.
rhe home team had the score Of to
and Doe lett the surface because the
referee would not send Furbush of for
having long strap on his stick. After
this Providence had things pretty much
their own way, adding two more to their
score.
Worcester Wins.
The Bostons met defeat In Worcester
last evening by a score OF to 3. Capt.
Cotter was unable to play and Hedley
substituted. Roberts playeda great game
scoring all the goals made by his team.
The three goals which he punched early
in the game were very prettily made.
Keough was the referee.
In The state Series.
In the amateur state championship
series the Columbus team defeated the
Providence Athlet les by a score of z to 2.
The Athletics were outplayed at every
point.
Tonights rolo Games.
The Lynns will play their first game at
home tonight, having for opponents their
BostoDs will play In Providence.
The Grays Want Bassett.
The Providence team claims the services
OF Third Baseman Bassett and Manager
Murray says he will play in that city or
nowhere the coming season. Bassett says
he signed a personal contract with Mana
ger Burnham on condition that he should
not be reserved for this season. Among
the teams that arc anxious to secure Bas-
sett Is the Chicsgos. He had a chance to
sign with this team after he put his name
on the Providence paper last season.
Olympics Are Fsvorites.
The semi final game between the Olym-
pics and East Eds in the series for the
American championship will be played
next Saturday in Fall River and the game
promises to be n hummer. While the
Olympics are hot iavorites with the bet.
ting fraternity, Capt. Pagan OF the East
Ends is confident that his team Will
carry of the honors.
Tho winners OF this contest will meet
the True Blues OF Paterson, n. j., in the
final round, that team having defeated
the Caledonisns.
May Get the Regatta.
Arthur +. Sweet, president Of the Paw
tucket Boat CLUB attended meeting OF
the New England Amateur Rowing Asso-
citation held in Boston, Thursday evening.
An effort is being made to have the an
nual June regatta OF the Association held
on the Seekonk course this year.
No Southern Trip This Year.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. 3.-1he Har-
ward baseball team will not make its
usual Easter trip south this year. All
prospective dates have been cancelled 10
Is generally understood that the cause In
the weakness OF this years team. The
annual Easter southern trip has become
fixture Of Harvard varsity teams, and
this Is the first time the custom has been
broken over I'm many years.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
WAS DEEPLY IN DEBT.
Prince Assn hassam Has Mysteriousy Dn-
appeared From Berlin.

BERLIN, Feb. 3-Military and social cir
cles here are discussing q sensation
which has been caused by the complete
disappearance of Prince Assiz Hassam, q
young Egyptian nobleman who was
serving in the First Dragons In the garri
son In this city.
Prince Hassam has been living In very
extravagant style, employing a number
Of servants and having q number of
horses and carriages. AT the opera, tho
theater and at several clubs the young
Egyptian prince was remarked for his
stylish appearance aud extreme hberality.
On the race courses, also, Prince Assiz
Hassam was a prominent figure, as he
was heavy bettor aud an unfortunate
hacker of fast steeds.
Then the prince turned to the usurers
and began borrowing money. The usurers
accommodated him for a while, but when
his debts amounted to t75,000 they re-
fused TO advance any more money. A
few days ago the effects Of the Egyptian
"Plunger" were seized and the matter
was brought to the attention of the
colonel of his regiment, who gave him 20
days in which to make some satisfactory
arrangement with his creditors.
Apparently Prince Hassam was unable
to come to terms, for he has vanished
from the sight Of all of his acquaintance,
and the most diligent search has failed to
find any trace of him.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
A FINE AFFAIR.
First Concert and Ball Of the Farlawn I'm.
proyement Society.

The Fairlawn Improvement and Social
Society held their first grand concert and
ball in Infantry Han last evening. The
concert consisted Of piano solo by Miss
r. Gilpin, character songs by viii Under
wood, readings by Miss Hemingway,
songs and dances by Robert Jackson and
Dutch songs by Ben Kellet, William
Wamsley serving as accompanist, the
majority OF the talent being residents of
Fairlawn. After this entertainment the
floor was cleared for dancing, for which
the Ideal Orchestra, q. V. Fuller leader,
furnished the music. Gilbert Scott and
wife led the grand march, which was the
introduction to score OF dances. The
committee OF arrangements were: Chair
man, Samuel &. Hilton; Secretary, James
w. Wharmby; Treasurer, Henry Hardy;
Alphonso Webb, John Carter, Gilbert
Scott, Frank Il. Silver, Thomas Worth
ington, George McCreedie, John Il. Shan
non; General Floor Director, Gilbert
Scott; Aids, George McCreedie and
Thomas Worthington.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
GEORGE w. CHILDs.


One of the first successful books pub
lished by Peterson a. Childs was DR..
Kane's Arctic Explorations. Then the
firm got out Parson Brownlow's book,
selling 1000 copies in advance. This was
another remarkable success, which was
followed by others not far behind.
In 1864 Mr. Childs purchased The Pub.
lie Ledger. The war, by greatly increas.
ing the cost Of labor and material, chiefly
white paper, had made 1t impossible to
continue, save at a loss, the publication
of The Ledger ss penny paper. It had
been sold at q cent ever since It WA
started In 1896, and Messrs. Swain &
Abel, then the proprietors, thought they
had lost over $780, by keeping the rate
at IA cents a week, were averse to a
change.
Mr.. Childs had good business judg.
ment, but IL required something more
than judgment TO pay $150.0O0 for piece
of property losing that amount annually
1T required pluck. The owner at the end
of the first week doubled the price and
advanced the advertising rate. There
was considerable falling off Of adver-
tisements, but the paper had become q
medium of communication between en-
ployers and employed, between buyers
and sellers, landlords and tenants, be-
reaved families and their friends, and
the first loss of patronage was soon re-
gained, and from then till now The
Ledger has grown in prosperity. It paid
Mr.. Childs at the time of his death more
than $1,000 day clear profit.
OF Mr.. Childs' charities, even those
which are known are too numerous
to catalogue. But doubtless the
unknown charities surpassed those
which were manifest He gave away a
fortune every year. One who once saw a
private record of his charities has said
that, though the period covered was only
one monsh. the total given was $2s, 900.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
PERSONAL.

Daniel f. Hayden and wife Of Provi-
dence attended the Kirmess last evening.
Peter f. Goodwin has arrived In the
Golden State where he is TO engage in
business.
Patrick McKenna and wife celebrated
the 10th anniversary OF their marriage
last evening. 1t was happy affair.
The anniversaries OF the births of James
q. Blaine, II. &. l.. Dorsey, Nj. J. higgins
and AlaDson Wood all occur Jan. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j. Thatcher, who
were married Thursday evening, left Bos-
ton yesterday for Montreal To attend the
mid-Winter Carnival.
Miss Madeline Grimes left yesterday for
Brooklyn where she will spend a fort
night. Miss Grimes made her debut at
the ball OF the Home Society on Wednes-
day.
Many out oftown people attended the
Kirmess at Music Hall last night. Among
those present we're Misses Grace V. Pond,
Clara l.. Senior, Florence Bullock and
Helen l.. Pease Of Hartford, CT.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS

Another case of smallpox was found in
Roxbury (Boston).
Christopher Donovan was found dead
In brook at Watertown, Mass.
Patrick Mclaughlin, 70 years old,
banged himself at the state slmshouse at
Providence.
William b. Brewer, Boston lawyer,
became suddenly insane as result of an
attack of the grip.
The Massachusetts, Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals has taken
steps to stop the sale OF "chameleons."
The New Haven Law and Order league
has petitioned the courts to investigate
charges of corrupt practices by the prose-
cutting attorney
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
District Court.

In the District Court this morning one
person was fined and one let go. The
court has let many depart during the past
few weeks.
Michael j. Campbell, the man arrested
for using short measures, was fined s20
and costs yesterday afternoon and was lot
90 on his promise to return this morning
and settle. lie did not show up and more
than that his father was at the station
looking for him and said he had not
been home.
The case OF Frank Landorkin for cruelty
10 animals was continued one week.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
VANDALISM.
Strikers Commit Deeds OF
Violence at Bridgeport.
One OF the New Conductors Struck on the
Head and Seriously Injured.

BRIDGErCRT, Conn, Feb. 8-rhere was
another outbreak on violence last night
by the sympaihlers oi tne strikers Al
ter 10 O'clock the cars in charge Of Con
ductors Leak and Muth were bombsrded
by the sympathizers While the latter's
car was passing down Washington av-
enue, bullet went crashing through the
window of the car, In which several ladies
were riding. No one was injured.
When the next car came along Con
ductor Leak was struck on the head by a
stone, but he was not seriously injured.
The report that there WAS another out
break brought squad of officers out, but
before they arrived the crowd of rioters
dispersed
The strikers deny that it was any of
their mum ber who fired the shots through
the car windows
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
LOST HIS FISH.

James Mcdonald OF Pleasant View Is a
hsh peddler and yesterday he had finely
assorted collection OF the finny tribe In
his sleigh that would have been a delight
)f many housewife to select from, bat
not one bad that pleasure. James started
from his shop In hurry and forgot to
'asten the end board OF his sleigh. The
result was that when ne got down street
he had no Dish, they being strewn along
.he streets from his store TO the square.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
ALWAYS SATISFIED CENTsfoR TRY T-aq
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lothrop,s erand Opern non.e.

A most laughable farce comedy depict-
Ing to the life New England character,
will serve TO Introduce the comedian and
dancer, Harry La MARI, to the patrons OF
Lothrop's Opera House next week. 'eThe
Widder" has been termed In the profess
sion the laughing cyclone and, In fact, It
was CONSTRUCTED evidently for laughing
purposes only. TO make II all the more
cheerful Mr.. La Marr has interlarded
fourteen musical numbers, and In several
instances the"WidGer" is a voritable mine
OF speeialties. Among those WHO are
prominent In this respect are Fred and
Alice Warren, two very clever people who
during the tour OF the play have often
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
THE LAST NIGHT.
The Pardon and Mrmess Will be a Big
Success.

No entertainment ever given In this city
has given more general satisfaction than
the Pardon and Kirmess which closes to-
night. Although the weather conditions
early In the week were decidedly against
the affair, the past three days have been
gratifying and assured the financial sue
cess OF the event.
The attendance last evening was large
and included a large delegation of Woon-
socket people. The tokens OF apprecia-
tion were In the shape OF floral tributes.
Miss Eager received a bouquet In the
form OF a sword from the Russian
dancers, and another In the form OF a
tomahawk from the Indian dancers, both
emblematical of the dances: Miss Osheld,
the indian Princess, who Is making big
hit, received a bouquet In the shape OF a
bow and arrow, and Miss Jenkins, the
Gypsy Queen, was the recipient of two
bouquets.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
MANY INJURED.

BosroN, Feb. 3.-Pedestrians on ire
mont street last evening were startled to
see horse and empty sleigh flying down
the street. When the team reached the
corner Of Winter street IL swerved and
continued its career on the sidewalk,
which was crowded. A number OF per-
sons were injured. After receiving medi-
cal treatment at the drug stores in the
vicinity many were sent TO the city
hospital.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
THEIR FIRST SOCIAL.

WoodIawn Checker Club and Guests Dance
al German Hall.
The Woodlawn Checker Club held a
pleasant social in German hall last even.
ing. There were about fifty couples In the
grand march, which was led by Floor
Director John II. Lang and lady. The
other members OF the committee were
Thomas Laurie, Israel Whipple, Thomas
Berry and II. Houlton. Bucklin's orches-
ira furnished the music for dancing.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
A NEW SWINDLE.

Two or three swindlers are attempting
to work new game in FAN River. One
gives away cheap calendar and gets re-
ceipt Tor IL. A second man calls, with the
name that has been signed, and insists
that IT is attached To a contract calling for
a 90 book worth 20 cents. A third man
keeps an eye on the police. They may
reach PaWtuoket, so look out for them.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-03
Boston Cnmmnn Snsnends.

BosToN, Feb 3-Boston Common, the
new Sunday paper, published by Doran,
Towle Il Co, suspended operations yes
terday afternoon, the company going into
insolvency last evening. The paper has
been published every Sunday since Dec.
H. IL is expected that the creditors will
hs fnll losers. as the plant is unpaid for.