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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
THEIR LAST SESSION.
Club Of Five Organized Fifty Years Ago Dis.
bands at the Hub.

Boston, Jan. l.-One of the most unique
and remarkable clubs Of it's kind in his
tory held its 50th annual session at
Young's Hotel last night. 1t is composed
Of five gentlemen, all of whom formerly
resided in Concord, n. H., who have met
on the night before New Years for the
past 80 years Every session has been
complete, all Of the members being pres
ent
The club was formed in 1s43 under the
name of the Mystic Five" the agreement
of the members being that they should
meet each year as the guests of some
member of the club. and should attend
the weddings and funerals of each other.
1t was further agreed that the wives of
the members should also be present at the
annual gatherings.
The mem bers of the club are j. G. A.
Hill of Concord, N H., DR.. Charles A.
Tufts of Dover, n H, Joseph 5. Abbott of
Washington, ID. c., DIR. William w. Hurd
OF New York city and George A. Blanch-
ard OF Concord, N. II. All of the mem
bers married, and for many years 10
plates have been set at each annual sup
per. For some years past however, there
has been one vacant chair, the wife Of Dr.
Hurd having died. The chair, however,
decorated with flowers, has always occu-
pied prominent position at the table.
The record of the Mystic Five" has no
parallel, the nearest approach to it being
that of a club Of 12 English gentlemen,
who met annually for nearly 20 years, until
death made the gathering impracticable.
All of the members of the club, with a
single exception, still enjoy good health,
and all are very prosperous.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
a DOLLAR a WEEK.
Edward Atkinson Thinks II Sufficient For
Working People 10 Live Upon.

Boston, Jan. Edward Atkinson, the
political economist, delivered a lecture
before the Equity Union yesterday on
Capitalists and the Labor Movement"
In the course of his remarks he endeav-
ored to show that the capitalists were the
class that made it easy easy for the work
ing people to obtain the necessities of life
90 cheaply by their competition in the ex-
tension of commerce. He then explained
at length how ID was possible for the
working people to live on 81 per week by
a system of cooking which he had made
study of for the past five years. The
audience listened attentively to the plan,
but it was easily seen his audience was
not in sympathy with him.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
MURDERED HIS BRIDE.
Prof. ShortIidge Stricken
With Insanity.
BLEW WIFE'S BRAINS OUT.
Fell Upon Her Body and Raved Until
Removed by Police.

MEDIA, Pa, Jan. 1.-Swithin c. Short
lidge, principal of the famous Media acad-
emy for boys, while out promenading
yesterday with his wife, who was bride
only month, shot andinstantly killed
her. The couple had been walking along
the street arm in arm, when Professor
Shortlidge, without warning drew re-
volver from his pocket and fired six shots
into her head, killing her instantly and
scattering her brains on the street.
After the awful deed he threw himself
on the body and rayed in terrible man
ner until removed prisoner by "A police
man Professor Shortlidge has shown
evidence Of failing mental power during
the past year Recently he suffered from
an attack OF the grip, from the effects Of
which he has not wholly recovered. This
had a depressing effect upon him, culmin-
ating in yesterdays sudden insanity and
the murder of his bride.
showed Signs of Insanity.
For three weeks Professor Shortlidge
had been confined TO his home with the
grip. Yesterday he took a walk, with
his wife on his arm, in the direction of
East Media, passing people without his
usual signs of recognition. While pass
ing through some woodland on Jefferson
street those in the neighborhood were
startled 10y hearing six shots. Chief of
Police McKnif, who ran to the spot,
found Mrs Shortlidge dead and the
frenzied man clinging TO her and calling
to her to come back to him.
A six-shooting 32-caliber revolver was
lying empty 10y the side of the dying
woman. When the by-standers APP
preached Professor Shortlidge attempted
to drive them of, and threw himself on
the body of his WIFE He was so weak
that a carriage had to be procured to con-
vey him To the Jail.
Professor Shortlidge is a mem ber Of an
old Quaker family. He graduated from
Harvard with houors and was the leading
member Of his class in physical exercises.
After graduating he went into the news
paper business. and subsequently started
a boarding school for boys at Kennett
square. He removed his school to Media
in 1874, and has since conducted one of
the most successful institutions in the
country. He has four children by his
first wife, who died about four years ago.
Tho Victim.
The victim, whose name was Mary
Dixon Jones before marriage, was about
"a years old. Her mother is Mrs. Marie
Dixon Jones OF Brooklyn, who came into
prominence in that city few years ago
by her suit against the Brooklyn Eagle
for alleged libellous publications about a
hospital conducted by her. The suit was
recently decided against her.
A brother of the dead woman. Rev.
Henry Jones, is an Episcopal clergyman
here and an intimate friend of Professor
Shortlidge. He was formerly teacher
OF elocution in Harvard college and was n
man whose literary turn of mind made
his friendship with the principal of the
Media academy strong The bond of sym
pathy which had united them was
strengthened by the union of his sister
and his old friend
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
DEATH RECORD.

Nathaniel w. Wheeler, Of Wheeler g.
Wilson sewing machine fame, died at
Bridgeport, Conn, at the age Of 13. Dur
ing his life he took ali active part in all
city affairs and has represented Bridge
port In the state house of Representatives
and senate for a number Of terms.
Benjamin f. Tallman, u prominent
citizen Of Richmond, Me-, died at the
age of ". lie was several years grand
worthy patriarch OF the Maine grand
lodge, Sons of Temperance.
William Richardson, prominent in
Brooklyn for many years as a railroad
magnate, Is dead. In 1861 President Lin
federal army.
Sir William White Baker. q noted
African explorer. Is dead.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
NELSON'S SUCCESSOR.
Judge Lochren Will Fiji a Position on the
United States Circuit Court Bench.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Judge l4ochren,
commissioner of pensions, will again as
sumo judicial function ere half the term
of the present administration has expired.
He will be appointed United States cir
cult judge when Judge Nelson of st. Paul
retires from the bench under the law
which places a United States Judge on
the retired list, with full pay, at the age
of 20
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
a DIFFERENCE OF OPINION
As to the Number OF Men Who Are Unem.
poyed at the Hub.

BosToN, Jan. 1.-The labor leaders Of
this city are indignant over what they
term 1.-THE farce of the police census of the
unemployed" The police claim to have
made house to house canvass, and as
result the total number of unemployed
was given out as 5063. Labor leaders rid
icule the work of the police, and state
that they have not made even fair at
tempt to ascertain how many people were
idle.
1t is stated that at the meeting of Car
penters' union 33 last Friday night out
of PA members present l49 declared that
the police never called at their homes TO
investigate. This, il is claimed, is the
same story made at other labor meetings
since the returns have been made. The
Central Labor Union relief committee will
bold a special meeting, when arrange
Nents will be made for a new census.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
TO MEET AT RIO.
Government and lusurgent Ships Expected to
Soon Enqaqe In Battle.

PERNAMBUco, Jan 1.-The new Brazil
ian cruiser America is reported to be off
this port, and it is said that as soon as
she is ready to put to sea again both the
Nictheroy and America will sail south
ward.
During the last few days the Nictheroy
Is said TO have completed her crew and to
have made all the other arrangements
necessary to sail for another port in Brazil
with the America, and upon arrival at
her next place of call rumor has it that
the two cruisers will be REINFORCED by
other vessels belonging TO Peixoto, and
that this fleet will then sail for Rio de
Janeiro.
Upon their arrival there the ships and
forts will make combined attack upon
the insurgent vessels and endeavor to end
the rebellion so far as Rio de Janeiro is
concerned, with one determined engage
ment.
OF course, the usual startling rumors
are in circulation, but as those from the
government sources seem as inaccurate
as those coming from the insurgents, not
much faith is placed in any of them.
One report is to the effect that President
Peixoto has succeeded in gathering two
or more ships, supposed to be the topedo
boats from Europe, in an out-of-the-way
port, and that the Nictheroy and America
are to join these vessels shortly, when the
move southwark will be commenced.
Only 40 men, ins stead Of 60, as at first re-
ported, have sailed for England with
Lieutenant John J. Conway, formerly of
the Nictheroy. Some of the men who left
Che Nictheroy are still in town and others
have started for various points, some
being already on their way to New York
on board the Herschel It is believed,
though it is understood they must have
slowed away in order to do so.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Smith and Cross Arc Alive.

BRIGHTON, Me, Jan. LA letter to rel.
stives Of Loren Smith and Arthur Cross,
the hunters who were supposed TO have
been murdered, states that they are wait
Ing At the Northeast Carry. Moosehead,
for the lake to freeze for them to cross
and come home. Who the murdered men
are still remains mystery.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
ASnbridue Disqraced.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. lin the case of
Passed Assistant Surgeon Richard Ash
bridge, charged with forging the sigma
ture of Secretary of the Navy Herbert,
the court martial sustains the charge
and recommends Ashbridge's dismissal
from the service
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
For American Newspapers to Consider.

LONDON, Jan Michael Davitt's letter
In reply TO the terrible charges preferred
against him in some of the American
newspapers leads The Chronicle TO say
that the fact that such language as that
used against Davitt can be made with.im-
punity by the press of America is grave
blot upon the laws Of thc Unted States
and disgrace to the newspaper pro-
faSsiop
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Bomb lnrower Attempts suicide.

BARCELONA, Jan. 1.-Anarchist Colina,
in prison on the charge of having tried TO
murder General Campos and of having
been implicated in the Liceo theater out
rage, tried to commit suicide in his cell
by opening one of his veins with a piece
of glass, was discovered and his attempt
frIl strninl
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Shortaue In K. OF |. Funds.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1t is reported
that the general executive board of the
knights of Labor will mortgage the head
quarters property here for $4,000 and
purchase property in Washington. IL is
alleged that the mortgage is necessary to
cover "A shortage
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Steel Workers Laid OF.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 1.-The force OF the
bessemer steel rail mills, 400 men, have
been discharged II is on account of lack
of orders. and the stoppage is not likely
to be for more than month or two.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
New prelecl For Palermo.

PALERNo. Jan. /. - General Lavriane,
commander OF the army here, has been
sppointed temporary prefect, aud the
Present project removed pending an in
uuiry
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Wreck OF the volla.

NEW YORK, Jan. IA Herald corre-
spondent at Castries, st. Lucia, reports
the wreck there of the British ship Voga,
from Calcutta for Jamaica. All on board,
including $50 East Indian immigrants,
tyare sayad
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Elephant Broke Loose.

New ORLEANS, Jan. IAN elephant in
local circus broke loose yesterday and
ran amuck through the streets, inficting
considerable damage To property. For
tunatelY no one was hurt.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Three Killed by a Train.

BALTIMORE, Jan. Thomas T. Varney
and his wife and their l0-year-old grand
son were in n carriage when it was struck
with terrific violence at crossing at
PatuXent and smashed into kindling
wood. The occupants were instantly
killed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Waylaid by Robbers.

MONTE CARLO, Jan. IAN Englishman
named Mander Allender was murdered
on a mountain road while en- route 10
Mentone. The body was terribly stabbed
and bruised and his valuables were stolen.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Stirred Up Chicaqoans.

CHICAGO, Jan. lit was rumorcd yea
Irday that Prendergast had committed
suicide. Jailor Morris was kept busy an
swering the telephone denying the st ory
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
The Wizard as an Actor.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-Jake Schaefer, the
wizard OF billiards, is going on the stage
and will act with Ward and Vokes next
season in farce comedy in which he will
introduce an exhibition of fancy shots.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Admiral Mello Wounded.

MoNTEvIDEo, Jan lit is reported In
this city that the Brazilian rebel, Admiral
Mello, has been seriously wounded, aud
will soon come here in order To have his
injuries attended to.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
The Queens Fayors.

LONDON, Jan. Theodore Fry and
Leonard Lyell, members of parliament,
have been baronete~. Robert II. Meade,
permanent under-secretary Of state, has
been made X C. B
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Did No namann-

ATHENS, Jan. IA bomb or petarl was
exploded out side Of the Greek parliament
house 1t was preceded by a similar ex-
plosion near the Maison Richard. In
teither case was any damage done.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Moors WIll Deal Win Them.

TANGIERs, Jan. The Isla de Luzen,
the Spanish war vessel, arrived here with
the Riff leaders as prisoners. They were
handed over 60 Moorish authorities
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Trouble I'm the Cameroons.

BERLIN, Jan. Cruiser Princess Will
helm, carrying 355 men, has been ordered
TO the Cameroons This is regarded as a
sign that matters in the Cameroons are
far more serious than dispatches represent
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
where Isoandiiuirh s,reete

OH That n keunison's Music Store, right
opposite where the electric car start- for
AttleDorn II i the best place IN the city To
have pictures framed, or To buy Pictures,
Pianos, organs or anything In the line of
music and art
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Canadian Seaiers Must Be Careful

VANCOUVER, B. c., Jan. 1.-The Do
minion sealing agreement with Russia
will probably be renewed another year.
Sealers thus go into Russian waters on
THAR own rpspnpsibilitv
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
GRATEFUL COMFORTING.
COCOA
BREAKFAST SUPPER.

NY "a Tor ruG knowledge of the natural
laws hicn goNNh the operations OF dtges-
lion and ma, ritIun, ana by n careful applica.
tluu ~ th, fine properties of wcll.seleoted
trcua, Mr.. EpD- has provided for our break
last and supper dclicHtely Favored bever.
age winch may save u~ many heavy doctors
bills. u r. by the iudicious use OF sucn ,ar.
tiC.Cz pt diet that "a constitution mays be
gradually Duilt up until strong enough To re.
.i-t every tendency I" disease. Hundreds
~ subtle mulRuic- are floating around us
ready tO atI uck wherever there II weak
point. We mny escape many fatal shaft
b, Keeping our-olye- wen fortified with pure
blood ana properly ruIishcd irame."-Civil
service Gazrite. Made simply with boiling
water on milk. sold only in half pound tins,
%. Groccis, labelled thus:
JAMES EPP- n co. Ltd. Homeopathic
Chemists, London, England. d2 tw
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Good Reasons For Complaining.

ROME, Jan. 1.-Newspapers here are in
dignant at the acquttal at Angouleme of
the French workmen and others engaged
In the Aigues-Mortes riots, when over a
score OF Italian workmen were killed and
many others terribly beaten and severely
injured.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
A Prosperous Season Promised.

CALCUTTA. Jan. 1.-The wheat area for
1894 has an increase Of 9 per cent over the
same area in 1898. The indications are
favorable for "A good crop.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Military Commander Fled.

GETTINJE, Jan. THE Lume and Ca
boosch tribes in Albani engaged in battle
and much blood has been shed. The
commander at prisrend was unable to
pacify the tribes and was compelled to
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
rlooD's GUARANTEES

a cure. What il has done for
others it will do for you. BE sure to
get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
Senate Session VIII BE Dull.

In accordance with it's resolution of ad-
journment congress will reconvene on
Wednesday next.
really get down TO close business applica-
ton during the week, and some of the
most experienced Observers of the course
of the senate under circumstances similar
to those which will surround that body
when it shall recOnyene freely predict
that there will not be n quorum during
any part Of the present week and that
therefore no important business will be
undertaken until Monday, the sth.
Several senator's will be absent In at
tendance upon Senator Faulkner's we'd
ding, and many will not return from
their homes or from other places to which
they have gone for the holidays until the
first of next week. The senators gener-
ally feel that there is little that the senate
can do in the way of promoting legisla-
tion until the house shall act upon some
OF the measures before it.
The senate calendar contains 10i re-
ported measures, but there are less than
half dozen of these that will require
any great amount of time or considera-
ton. There are "A number of claims bills,
of which the McGarrahan and Wood
bridge are the most prominent, which in
all probability will be disposed of at an
early date but whether this week or next,
or later still, will depend altogether
upon circumstances. The most important
bill on the calendar is the federal cleo
tions bill, and 1t is possible that il may be
taken up for speech making during the
week, though IL IL not likely that there
will be an effort to pass IL so soon.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
visit the "tsIckwIck"

FOR the best Lager ana LIQUORS IN town
Kelley y TAYLOR, Proptieters.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01

Smoke parxer mouse. noupuet
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01

rrYs want al. In tue rRIBuSE
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01

Higgins Brothers.
Noun veruui WI skies
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01

Try a want al. In. the TRIBUNE.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01

ASK . star T.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-01
DEBATE ON TARIFF
viii Be Opened by Mr.. Wilson
When Congress ReConvenes.
Democrats Will Allow Hawaiian Mat
ter to Come Up on Friday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The program In
the house for this week mas not been def
nitely settled, but il is probable that the
tariff and Hawaiian questions will both
figure.
The tariff debate will begin as soon IA
the house reconvenes on "Wednesday. The
Democratic members of the ways and
means committee have not yet decided
upon the limit which will be set upon the
debate, but the Democratic leaders seem
to believe thst it ought not TO run more
than two weeks, four days for general de
bate and the 10 days for debate under the
five minute rule.
Whether Mr.. Wilson, who Is TO open the
debate, can speak on Wednesday will de-
pend on whether the Republicans insist
upon the full reading of the bill before
the debate begins. lnasmuch as the for
NAL reading was dispensed with when the
Mckinley bill was considered, the Demo
Gratis do not believe that the objections TO
dispensing with the reading of the Wilson
bill viii be interposed by the Republicans.
In that case Mr.. Wilson's opening speech
will be heard on Wednesday, followed by
that Of Mr. Burrows, who will reply to
Mr.. Wilson's argument, for the Repub-
licans
Will Talk on Hawaii.
At the very outset of the tariff debate,
however, il will be antagonized by the
Republicans, who will come forward with
the Hawaiian matter Mr.. Boutelle OF
Maine served notice that IA soon as con-
gress reconvenes he would call up Che
resolution which he introduced and which
he maintained was of privileged charac-
ter. The question as To its provided
nature was held in allegiance by the
speaker TO be decided when il came up
formally before the house.
In order TO prevent embarrassment on
this point it has practically been decided
by the Democratic leaders to allow the
Hawaiian matter to be brought up in the
shape of the McCreary substitute for the
Hit resolution on Friday, and to give
that day and the next Saturday for its
consideration. Whether the McCreary
substitute which condemns ex- Minister
Stevens, will be passed or not is doubtful,
the purpose at this time being only to give
both sides an opportunity to ventilate
their ideas in order To get this question
temporarily out Of the way so that the
tariff debate can proceed uninterruptedly.
Concerning the Treasury.
IL is not probable that any attempt will
be made at the outset To set limit TO the
tariff debate Ii will he allowed to run
two days, perhaps three, and then, II the
Republicans decline to acquiesce in the
Democratic plan, special order following
the limits of the debate will be brought
in from the committee on rules
II is barely possible that some measure
for the relief of the treasury may upset
the prospects in the house for the present
Ia. -. Il 4. Ill,
and some proposition for the repletion of
the national exchequer may be brought
forward.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-06-20
LlGHTNlNG's WORK.
E. C. Barrows Of vasyaIboFo Loses . Barn
Loss, $500 INSURANCE., 5000.

VAssALBoRo, June 19.-(Special.)-
Mr.. E. C. Barrows,who lives on the "POnd
road" in Vassalboro, met with a loss of
about $500 Monday night through the burn
ing of his barn. Lightning struck in the
southeast corner of the barn about ii
o'clock killing one of the four cows in the
barn. The other cows and horse were got
out with difficulty. Allthe harnesses, now
ing machine, hay rake were burned. The
b ,rn was insured for 5000. There were Z or
tons of hay in the barn and in the corner
where the lightning struck there was mow
of straw which served ~ kindling and the
wind was right to spread the flames over the
entire building in very few moments
Had they been in bed the barn would doubt
less have been consumed before they would
have known of it. Mrs. Barrows was look
iux out of the window and saw the bolt de-
scend. The neighbors turned out and
fought hard to save the adjoining building'.
Lightning killed valuable horse in
pasture belonging to Everard Priest of Vas
salboro, Monday night, and struck Tom
Stsrkey's s house in the same town.