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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
MAINE IS SNOWBOUND
An Unprecedented State
of Affairs.
MANY FRESHETS FEARED.
Roads Are Blocked and Street Car
Operations Suspended.

AUGUSTA, Me, Feb. "a heavy snow
storm visited the whole Of the state yes
terday, and as IL was the third within
week, 1t has increased the accumula-
ton Of snow to such an extent that every
transportation line in the state is almost
crippled. Every street railway is closed,
and several cannot be opened until q
thaw sets In. The smaller railroads are
blockaded and the Maine Central has
called upon resources to keep its line
open.
Passenger trains are running several
hours la>s with two engines to each and O
snowplow clearing the way in advance.
Freight trains are stalled.
VIII Make Trouble In the Spring.
The condition Of affairs in the country
In unprecedented. From the coast to the
wilderness the roads are filled to the fence
tops and are practically impassable.
Laundering operations will be seriously
interfered with by the extreme deposit of
snow In the woods. This fact causes
much apprehension, as IL assures un-
usually heavy freshets in the spring.
In the cities and towns business is at q
standstill. Damage from delay and sx.
pense OF removing the snow will be great
throughout Maine. The snowfall this
winter is greater than for many years
already, with six weeks more of winter.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
FRANK BYRNE DEAD.
Well Known Irish Nationalist Dies Il
Providence Today.

Frank Byrne of Providence died this
morning at the Rhode Island Hospital.
He went there few weeks ago in the
hope OF alleviating his sufferings from
intiammatory rheumatism from which he
had suffered severely of late years.
The deceased was at one time private
secretary to the late Charles Stuart Par
nell when the latter was President OF the
Irish National Land League Conted-
eration OF Great Britain and Ireland.
While lending aid and encouragement to
the constitutional movement for the
amelioration of his country's sufferings
and wrongs he was firm believer In the
theory OF physical force properly ep-
piled.
His death will be regretted by every
true Irish nationalist, not only In Rhode
but all over the United States, and every
lover OF liberty and freedom will mourn
his death and breathe a prayer for his
eternal rest.
His funeral will take place next Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock.
1t is expected that a large number OF
the Irish Nationalists will parade on this
occasion es well AZ the Hibernian Rifles OF
Providence and also the A. q. III. OF the
city OF Providence and vicinity.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
APPOINTED
For the American CurIed
Hair Company.
PLANT AT CENTRAL FALLS.
What Manager Mccartney Says in Re-
gard to the Matter.

Theodore ID. Kauffer was yesterday
appointed receiver in New York Of the
American Curled HAIR Company OF New
York, which has a factory at Central
Falls, In proceedings for a voluntary dis
solution, brought by the Messrs. Lew
isohn, the principal owners OF the con-
Germ.
The company was organized over 20
years ago, with a capital OF 100000.
Tho Office OF the concern Is at No. 15i
South Fifth avenue, New York. Ex-
Lieutenant Governor Daniel G.. Littleheld
of Central Falls was an early associate OF
the Lewisohns, coping in contact with
the house in New York I'm connection
with his business in the lPawtucket Hair
Cloth Co, he purchasing large quantities
of hair through their agency. They
located their worksEHt Central Falls
through his influence. The plant Is a
small place and about $50 hands are en-
ployec.
The firm has always been considered
very strong, as'the Lewisohns have made
several successful ventures.
Upon the advent of panicky times IL
has been their custom to sell only to
first cless houses, desiring to lose through
=
loss by bad accounts. The works have
been practically closed for several months
as the help was gradually reduced as the
depression in business circles Increased.
They manufactured curled hair for up
holstering and prepared bristles. for the
trade.
The customers are found in all sections
OF the world, and their last large order
was of 600 bales OF bristles To be used as
bedding for the English army. The
works are under the direction OF j.
Currie Mccartney.
Since the death OF MIR. Littlefelc the
stock that he held has been transferred
to the New England Electrolytic Com
paDy. This company il practically un-
der the same control as the Curled BaIr
Co. and IL OF recent organization.
1t was stated at the works today
that the capacity OF these works was
about to be doubled.
What Manager Mccartney says. ,
Manager Mccartney of the American
Curled Hair Company returned TO town
this noon and was seen by TRIBUNE re-
porter. lie stated that the dispatches sent
out from New York gave a wrong impress
sion and gives the public an idea that the
concern il in financial trouble. He stated
that nothing OF that nature has occurred
and the dissolution vas mutual in order
that the company could organize under
the laws OF Rhode Island, having been
granted an act of incorporation by the
legislature and it is now a Rhode Island
concern, fully organized and with ample
capital to continue business as heretofore.
The article referred TO above only re-
lates to the New York house and in no
way effects the business or standing OF the
local company.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
THAT $l2,OOO,OOO.
Desire langtin of This Citv in
Montreal.
Looking For Proofs That Will Make Him
Fabulously Rich.

Desire Langtin, a French Canadian
whose home is on Grotto avenue near the
Lorraine Mills, arrived in Montreal yes
terday In search OF proofs that will make
him the heir to about sl2,OO0,OOO.
The story OF Lsngtin's Inheritance, how
he came to find the will etc. was published
exclusively In the TRIBUNE sometime ago.
Langtin was born about 80 years ago at
st. onstant In the county of Laprairie, a
short distance from Montreal. When a
youth be went to the states and finally
settled In this city.
There has for many years been tradi-
tion In the Langlin family that one OF
their ancestors who went to the United
States had been enormously wealthy, but
had left no will
A few months ago, while Lanetin's chill
dren were playing with On old box that
had been lying around the house for
years but had never been unlocked, they
happened to break II open snd~ found a
number OF old papars inside.
The children brought the box to their
father, who found that tho papers, which
were yellow with age, contained the will
OF the brother OF Langtin's grandfat her,
which disposed OF large quantity OF land
In and about New York. Langtin now
claims that the property, through success
sion, belongs to him and his family, and
he intends to make a legal fight for IL.
The estimated yalne OF the property IL
something like sl2,0O0,OOO.
The object OF Langtln's visit to Mon
treal obtain proofs of his birth.
Lsngtin is married and has two chill
dren. The family If poor and II "was
through the aid OF friends that he was en-
sblsd to purchase his ticket to Canada.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
At THE STATE HOUSE.
Bill TO Make Public EIeC-
tion Expenses.
MILlER'S GREAT SPEECH.
E. Jenckes Company Wants to Increase
Stock to 100000.

In the Senate today only few matters
OF routine business came up, one OF which
was the passage Of an act incorporating
the Young Mems Institute of Valley Falls
and authorizing the corporation to hold
f75, 900 worth OF property exempt from
taxation.
Then the resolution inviting the SEN
ate TO meet the House in grand commit
tee on Friday, Feo. %, at noon, was taken
up and Senator Miller OF Providence
moved it's passage, and made one OF the
most brilliant, able and scholarly ad-
dresses ever delivered In the Senate
chamber.
When Senator Free man as leader OF the
Republicans took the floor to answer him
he confessed he could not do il.
Senator Miller, always courteous, came
to his relief and said he would withdraw
his molten and make the resolution the
special order for next Tuesday to allow
the Senator from Lincoln time TO prepare
his answer.
This was agreed to and the Senate
adjourned.
In the House Mr.. Honey presented a
resolution providing for grand commit
tee and IL was passed and ordered sent to
the Senate at once.
Also resolution proposing a constitu.
tionsl amendment repeating the poll tax
law; referred.
Mr.. Cole Of Pawtucket presented a petit
tion for an act to incorporate Division 7,
A. q. II. OF Pswtucket; referred.
Mr.. Brown presented an act increasing
the capital stock OF the r. Jenckes Man
ufacturing Company OF Pawtucket to
t200, 900; referred.
Mr.. Mumford OF Providence presented
an act, which was referred to the judici-
sry committee, which provides for the
publication of election expenses when
they exceed f10 In amount and compel.
ling political committees TO render an ac-
count of all monies received and paid out
by them.
In Caucus.
The Democrats held caucus after
adjournment to decide on whsrher they
will vote to adjourn or proceed to the con-
sideration OF such business as may come
before them.
1t Is generally understood that having
defined their position fully, they will 20
on and do business and have the people
decide between the parties.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
SATURDAYS SALEi
800 BAN Boo TABLES,
2lC EACH.
45 MAIN STREET.
WHALERS ON DECK.
Kangaroos Tried Hard to Win
From New Bedford.
Tommy Cotter's Crowd Ratified Furbush and
Won In Walk.

The Bostons put up one oftheir strongest
games against Providence last night, a nd
won by score of IL to 2. The first part
passing. In the second inning the Bostons
drew away from the Grays, which seemed
to anger Furbush and he lost his head.
The referee called four fouls on him and
then the burly hslfback insulted o. Malley,
who fnsd him %. Furbush was roundly
Kissed after this occurrence.
New Bedford, 2; Lynn,I.
The Lynns went down TO New Bedford
last night with the intention of winning
from the Whalers. II was one of the
most exciting games OF the season and
both goal tends were kept on the
jump. John Smith got I'm front OF %,
while Curley kicked 81 out. Doe re-
sumed his position and scored both goals
for he home team.
sports Of all Sorts.
The football clubs that compose the
Western league OF the American Football
Association are having better time in
getting through their scheduled contests
than tho clubs In this part of the country.
Tonight's polo games are New Bedford
at Providence, Boston at Worcester.
BY victory last night the Lynns
would have won second place.
The transplsnting of Lowney from Holy
Cross to Brown could not be done at Har-
ward or Yale under the new rules. Low
ney has played In clubs In which money
was paid In salaries.
The Lynns are climbing and ought to
make II interesting for the leaders In the
race. They deserve great support as re.
ward for their work.
Many from this city attended the final
contests In the State amateur boxing and
wrestling tournament at the Metropole
club last evening.
Martin Flaherty, the Lowell leather
weight, who took part In several eIhibi-
tions held in this city, will be the oppo-
nent OF Champion Dixon at the charity
boxing show In New York, Feb. 20.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
THE NEW RINK.

As stated in the TRIBUNE yesterday the
Ksngaroos will very probably play polo
in rink in the rear OF the Salisbury
block on East avenue next season and "a
more centrally located place easily access
able from the depot, Central Falls and any
portion of this city could not be selected.
There IL plenty OF land there, the lot
being 112 feet tong hy so feet wide which
Is ample room to put up rink with a
playing surface OF S0x50 which Is much
larger than Infantry Hall, Providence,
besides leaving space enough to seat 200
or 800 people. 1t Will be l-2 stories
In height and will cost between 5000
and q, 900. There will oe two entrances,
one through the lane at the end of the
Salisbury block and another through the
building. 1t will be big paying invest
ment for Mr.. Salisbury.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Higgins Brothers.
Old eepperiWhiskies.
WORTHY OF PRAISE.
Lie Savers Of the Massachusetts Coast Havc
Been Sorely Tried

NANTAsKET, Mass, Feb l6.-The patrol
men Of the United States life-saving
service have been exposed to the elements
almost continuously since Monday night
and are beginning to show the effects of
the hardships to which they have been
subjected. The men Of Point Allerton
station and those OF Fourth Cliff are well
nigh exhausted with their lsbors, and
volunteers of the Massachusetts, Humane
society covered portion of the territory
between Marshfeld and Windmill point
last night
No communication has been had with
the keepers on Minots light since Mon
day, and only for few hours was the
lighthouse seen on Wednesday afternoon.
Al that time the stone tower, in which the
light II located, was completely covered
with Ice from its base 10 the lantern. The
keepers, however, are amply supplied
with food and water, and no apprehen-
sion from that source Is entertained.
II the storm continues few day longer
and the wind remains In the same quarter.
the cottages and houses along the beach
will be seriously damaged. The old
sailors say that the storm is Just In It's
infancy, and will continue until the moon
changes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
HEIR TO MILLIONS.

CHIcoPEE, Mass, Feb. 1e.-J. and =.
Dubuque are looking up their interests in
a fortune which they have reason to be-
lieve is awaiting them In Dubuque, In.
In IT'S French Canadian by the name of
Dubuque settled In the city of that name.
He began as q trader and afterwards In
vested his money in mines. Ths Dubuques
accumulated a vast fortune. which Is said
to amount to 4s. .00o, 900. II is found that
when the head of the Dubuque family
died he left no will. There are about 80
relatives who would share alike In the
immense estate.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Toilet articles.

The department of Toilet
Articles is an important one
In this store.
The Richard Hudnut
Pharmacy at 925 Broadway,
New York, put up the finest
Toilet Articles in this coun-
try, and have decided to put
them in the leading store of
each city.
We have been appointed
exclusive agents for the sale
of their goods in this city.
The Hudnut Perfume, !
ounce size, SOC; 3 ounce size
81.
Toilet Waters, half pints,
sprinkler top, $1.25.
Toilet Cerate, large jar,
$1.5O.
Cold Cream of cucumber
and orange flowers, in jars,
40c each.
Cologne Water, half pint,
stoppered bottles, 81 a bottle.
Strawberry Soap, 35c a
cake.
Varcina Soap, SOC a cake.
Sachets in paper paquets,
50c each.
Egg Shampoo, 81 a bottle.
Lavender Salts, SOC a bot
tie.
Tooth Wash, 75c a bottle.
Sea Shell Tooth Powder,
25c.
Hudnutine Tooth Paste,
SOC.
Hudnut's Floral Hearts,
25c.
Crystal Camphor Ice, 25c.
Elegant Catalogue free.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
REAL ESTATE SALES.
List Of Buyers and Sellers Of Land the Past
Week

The following are the real estate sales
transacted during the past week
Hezekiah Conant to Annie Campbell land
and buildings on Dudley street.
Fredrick +. Kimball To Lucian A. Kim
ball land and buildings on Cedar street.
Ciarissa jerks to Solomon Dawley land
and buildings corner OF East and Middle
streets.
Mary l.. and Ellen l.. Stevens to J.
Erastus Lester land and buildings corner
OF Sterry street and West avenue.
William II. Gooding To Joseph Gen.
ereux land on Mowry street.
Catherine McDermott to Mary 4. Ten
nyson and Others her interests in the es-
tate OF her deceased husband, Michael
MeDermott.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Ne,u 4nru @tnrr.
For Tomorrow, Saturday, February
~, 1894.
Ham6urgs.

The day after stocktaking
brings the new Hamburg
Edgings and Insertions. They
are now ready in the most
unusual variety. Only by
the connections in buying
with thirteen other large con-
Germs and getting the benefit
of direct Importation, can we
command the styles and low
prices, and thereby lead in
variety, beauty and cheap
ness. Our variety is bewild-
ering-delicate, dainty and
novel. Sets-Inserting and
all widths to match. Margins
of the plain goods-extra
wide. Cambrics and Swiss
extra fine. Embroidery work
excellent.
The special price at which
we have the largest variety
of patterns, are Sc, SC, II 1-2c
and 25c.
Other prices up to 5Oc a
yard.
We invite the women who
are good judges to examine
our effort in this direction,
and notice the many novel
ties and judge the variety and
low prices.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
FEEL INDIGNANT.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 16.-Mayor Hayn
and other Newark officials arrived here
yesterday to inspect the slmshouse. 1t
was expected that Mayor Sargent would
entertain the visitors. but he positively
declined to extend the hospitality of New
Haven, because no money had been APP
propriated for such purpose They were
finally turned over to the town govern
ment officials and entertained Much In
dignation is expressed over Mayor Sar-
gents action, and the Newark men are
highly indignant.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There IL
one way q cure d afnoss, aId that IN by con.
sttutionHl remedies. Deafness Is caused by
an infiamed ~ iition OF the mucous Inning
of the Eustachisu Tube. when TINS tube is
inh>rned you have IumbliHg sound OF I'm.
perfect hearing, and whrn II II entirely
closed deafness ~ the result, and unle-. the
Inflammation can be trken cut ana thi, tube
restored 10 it, normal condition hearing will
be- destroyed 1revcr. nine cases out of ten
are caused by cataIrh. which - nothing but
an in6amed condition of 'ho mucous sur.
faces.
w. all give One Hundred Dollars for any
case ~ Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars. fire..
FL CHENEY ' co.. Toledo. q.
ArSold by druggists, 75c.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
DamrslI Remains President

Boston, Feb. 1o.-At the anal session of
the National Association of Commission
ers and inspectors of Buildings the cleo
tion Of officers resulted in the unanimous
reelection of Capt John S. Damrell of
Boston for president; first vice president,
j. f. Tilley, Omaha; second vice presi-
dent, c. ID. Supplse, Philadelphia; secre-
tary, J. NJ. Hazen, Minneapolis; treasurer,
J. T. Oster Baltimore
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16

"PAUL JONES'"
He Passes Through This City on His Way
Around the World.


"Paul Jones' fooled the people OF Paw
tucket today by not putting In appear.
ance at the time scheduled.
There was large crowd at the depot to
meet every Old Colony train this fore.
noon and all were prepared to give the
globe trotter royal reception. Some had
a nickle ready to pay TO- shake OF his
hand, but paul" shook the city.
He passed through here on the o'clock
train and was arrayed In a doub breasted
check suit, long dark ulster and cap. lie
Is handsome looking man, resembling
not little the late John Boyle O'Rellly.
He spent last night the guest OF Land
lord Davenport OF the Park Hotel, Attic.
boro. He ran iootrace during the after
noon I'm his stocking feet on Park street
with Louis Morse for q side and won.
lie will remain in Providence tonight.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
SPRING POLITICS.
The Democratic City Committee Select Dates
For Convention and Primaries.

The Democratic City Committee last
evening dicided to have the primary
meeting for the election OF delegates to
the State Convention held on the evening
OF Friday, March 8. The primary meet
ing for the election Of delegates to the
City Convention and members
OF the ward and city com
mIttee, was ordered held on Thursday,
March 10, and the City Convention for the
nomination OF Senator and SIX Repre-.
sentstives on Monday, March 10.
The selection OF caucus officers was de-
ferred until the next meeting which will
be called by the chairman.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
MANAGER Rice Must Settle.

Boston, Feb. l8.-The case Of Bertha
Fish of New York, the serpentine dancer.
against Edward f. Rice, the theatrical
manager, for two months draft of $500
given by him to Miss Fish for loan In
August, 1890, and not yet N"'' was tried
yesterday. Judge Ely's decis.. AS that
he should pay the amount in I..A, with
interest from date OF maturity.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
kentuckian Honored BY Yankees.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. l6-The Knights
of Pythias gave Supreme Grand Chan
cellor Blackwell Of Kentucky magnif-
cent reception and ball last night. Prom
inent knights, representing grand lodges
in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
and Connecticut, were present and gave
addresses on the workings Of the order.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Lebanon Man Is President

CONCORD, N. H., Feb. l6.-At the annual
meeting of the state board Of trade John
l.. Spring Of Lebanon was elected presi-
dent, Herbert w. Eastman of Manc ester
was reelected secretary and treasurer.
The annual banquet was held at the
Eagle, at which speeches were heard from
several leading men Of the state.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Liquor Dealers Troubles.

The stock and a xtures in the saloon OF
John w. Brown, corner OF Railroad ave.
nue. and Dexter street, were sold at
auction this morning for 1900 to John II.
Brannaghan, tnemortagee.
The saloon on Railroad avenue known
as the "Railroad House," which was run
by Joseph Butterworth, was closed Satur-
day and keeper put in charge.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
THE WEBB CASE.

George IL. Webb appeared before Judge
Shove In the District Court this morning
to answer warrant charging him with
making an assault on his daughte Maria
l.. Webb. He pleaded not guilty and trial
was set down for Monday, surety being
furnished for MIR. Webb's appearance by
George II. Fowler. Mr.. Webb would say
nothing about the affair.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
A FEASH LIGHT.
Spontaneous Combustion Causes a Blaze In q
Photograph GALLERY,

Box No. 81 sounded Yesterday afternoon
about 4 O'Clock, calling out the fire de-
partmsnt to the corner OF Dexter and
Barton streets, to eItinguish q blaze
caused by spontaneous combustion among
chemicals in the photograph gallery on
wheels, situated at the corner In q vacant
lot. The shop was gutted by the flames,
but was not touched on the outside. The
gallery was owned by a Miss Richards,
who was out of the city, and no informs-
tion could be gained as to the extent of
the loss. 1t will not be very heavy, how
ever,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
NOW FOR BOWLING.
The New Alleys in Music Hall Have Been
Completed.

The Palace Bowling Alleys In Music
Hall will be open to the inspection OF the
public tomorrow evening at O'Clock and
the statement can be made without fear
OF contradiction that IL Is the finest
bowling establishment In New England.
Nothing has been left unprovided that
will add to the equipment OF the place and
the many lovers of the sport in this city
are much pleased over the arrangements
that have been per rfectsd.
There ~ great deal OF interest in
bowling In Boston and OF her cities and II
is quite likely that a crack local team will
be organized to play with representative
teams from other places.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
Final Prescription For Himself.

SALEM, Mass, Feb. l6.-"Dr." John
Patterson, well known in Essex county as
q clairvoyant physician, committed sui
eide by taking carbolic acid and opium.
He was blacksmith, but some years ago
developed as clairvoyant and claimed TO
prescribe while under the influence Of an
Indian spirit. He was 65 years old.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-02-16
linder ls q Little Better.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. l8 A. II.
Linder, the Harvard sophomore, who was
injured while boxing with his friend,
Tuesday afternoon, is slightly better, and
the physicians now have hopes for his re-
covery, although he is still unconscious
and has been since the injury.