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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
cHAEGES POISONING.
Awful Suspicion Entertained by Mrs. Darling
Against Her Dauqhter.ln.law

new YORK. April I9.-The officials of
the district attorneys Office are investi.
eating several sensational charges which
Mrs. Adams Darling has made against hc
widow Of her son. Irving Il. Darling, the
composer. Mrs. Darling, 1t is said, in
timated to District Attorney Fellows
that her son was deliberately poisoned
and she gave some OF the medicine which
he had been taking prior to his death to
Colonel Fellows, who has ordered that it
be analyzed. Colonel Fellows listened
attentively to Mrs. Darlng's story and
then referred her to Assistant District
Attorney Battle, who has boen instructed
to take charge OF the case.
Mrs. Darling stated that the matter
was called to the attention Of the district
attorney of Detroit, who placed the doctor
under police surveillance, and ultimately
referred her to Colonel Fellows.
Assistant District Attorney Battle mp.
pears TO have found something i'm Mrs.
Darling's story worthy Of investigation.
for he is busily at work upon 1t. But
must decline to discuss the case" said he,
without authority from Mrs. Darling"
Mrs. Adams Darling belongs to one OF
the first families of Virginia, and is a
lineal descendant OF John Quincy Adams.
She has some reputation as an authoress,
and Is well known in Washington, Balti.
moro and Detroit society. Irving Darling,
her son, was we'll known among musi.
clans and composers in this city. His last
work OF Importance was the music to the
"Viking" Estelle Claytons opera
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
BALTIM0RE's EXPOSITION.
FORMAL Exercises Held ON the Site Chosen
For the Centennial Fair.


On Easter Monday the first formal excr-
cises Of tho Baltimore Centennial cxposi-
ton took place at Clifton, tho site selected
for tho fair.
Baltimore IL not unanimous In Its en-
thusiasm over tho exposition, but the proj-
oct Is being very vigorously handled, and
IL has behind IL strong public sentiment
The date Of tho show IL from May 10 To
Nov. ID, 1897. The total COST IL placed
at about $1,000, 900. The proposition Is 10
raise sl 900, 900 In subscriptions and 10
begin work when the half million mark
has been reached. So far tho total II not
quite $500, 900.
Tho site selected for the exposition Is
Clifton, the country place Of the late Johns
Hopkins who left 1900, 900 for the uni
ycrsity and hospital which bear his name.
1t Is "a splendid estate OF 305 acres, over
looking the city and commanding a view
whose limit Is marked by u small shaft,
which, through strong glasses Is recog-
nized as the Washington monument, In
the city Of Washington. The Chesapeake
bay and Its tributaries are TO the south,
and all OF Baltimore city is In the pros
pect. II the project IL carried through, as
Its managers confidently expect, 1t will bo
one Of the most beautiful locations ever
occupied by an exposition In this country.
New York Times.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
H0spita!i!y Ended Fatally.

CHICAGO. April l9.-James Holden yes
terday employed Il. Johnson to move his
household goods to anew residence. John
son was q hard worker and Holden treated
him to q pint of beer. The beer was
brought in pail and johnson poured
some Of it in glass which he supposed
was empty, but which contained nitric
acid, the drug being unnoticeable. After
drinking a portion of the beer from the
glass johnson gave some to Holden's little
son, who happened to be standing near
him. johnson and the boy died within
an hour after drinking the beer
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Serious Riotinq In Knoxville.

KNOXVILLE, April i9-It is feared the
trouble of two years ago will be repeated.
A supply OF whisky reached the miners
camp yesterday, and, becoming intoxi-
Gated. II number OF the leaders made an
attack upon Superintendent Morgan,
whose discharge the men demanded.
Morgan and his friends opened fire,
fatally wounding a miner. This caused
a free fight, in which number Of shots
were fired, the Morgan party retrcating
to the woods. Tho miners are greatly ex-
cited, and the whole valley is alarmed.
The miners will probably ge5 fresh sup
ply Of liquor and cause more trouble
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Nearly Thirty thousand Members.

PITTsBURG. April l9.-The fifth annual
International convention of the Young
Women's Christian association opened
with over 200 delegates present Mrs.
Grace w. Evans of Detroit was elected
president. The reports showed q member
ship Of 29649, with an increase Of 30 asso-
Citations during the year. The expendi-
lures were SO, 10 for last year, and $40, 900
Is asked for this year, with an additional
$50, 600 to carry on the international work.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
PRESIDENT M'BRIDE.

Tho Indiana miners believe they will
suffer on account OF the inability OF tho
miners In the Pittsburg district to stand
out for co cents. the price that was to have
been paid under the Interstate agreement,
by which ehe general strike was settled
last June. 1t is understood that II work
Is resumed in the Pittsburg district at the
6O-cent rate the Indiana operators will de-
mand difference OF o cents in their favor.
II tho Pittsburg operators win their fight
with the miners. IL Is also believed by many
that the interested operators In Indiana
will shut down May 1.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Parislans Took the Prizes.

CAIRO, April l9.--In tho competition pro.
grcssing for the new Egyptian museum
none OF the prizes was awarded to Ameri'
can architects All flvo prizes offered were
awarded TO Paris architects.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
A Generous Donation.

MONTREAL, April l9.-W. g. Mcdonald,
millionaire tobacco manufactures, hns
donated land worth 10000 To bc used for
new observatory ana a botanical garden
for McGlll university.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
IN a CHICAGO Court.

CHICAGO. April l9.-Silverio Barelli has
been on trial for the killing Of Dominic
Parento. The jury returned verdict Of
guilty yesterday, recommending the death
penalty. Mrs. Parento fell upon her
knees and poured out fervent prayer Of
thanks to God that her husbands mur.
derer was to meet death. She called down
blessings upon the heads OF the jurors
and passionately pleaded to the judge that
he would see that the sentence be carried
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
More Wheelmen Suspended.

PHILADELPHIA. April ~. = Chairman
Gideon of the l.. A. w. racing board has
sprung his sensation and 20 riders in class
A have been suspended. The names will
not he announced until later. The sus-
pension in Johnson's case has, however,
been made official. Two class A men
have also been placed officially under the
ban. They are Orlando Stevens of OF
tumwa, Ia, and George Fitzsimmons Of
Charlotte n. c.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
A Mysterious Tragedy.

BRoCKvILLE, Ont, April 19.-The dead
body of Miss Lillian Stephenson, daughter
OF the late rector of ST. Peters church
here, was found yesterday in a corner of a
fence. Her boots had been removed and
an underskirt was fastened around her
head and throat. There were no marks of
violence visible, but 1t is believed that the
girl was murdered. There Is no clew
whatever to the probable murderer.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
No Intervention.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The British
embassy has received word from counsel
for DR.. Buchanan, condemned to be elec-
trocuted, asking the ambassadors inter
vention on tho ground that DR.. Buchanan
Is a British subject and has not been
given fair trial according to the consti-
tuition. Ambassador Pauncefote refused
to interfere in the matter.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Umra khan's Opportunity.

SIMLA, April 19-The British govern.
ment has authorized Major General Low
to offer Umra Khan, the invader of Chitral,
an honorable asylum for himself and
and reasonable number OF his followers
In return for his unconditional surrender.
The British have occupied the Miankalai
and Mundah forts. Umra Khan has fed
to Shaki, In the Asmar range Of noun
taina
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
In The Interest Of Science.

ALBANY, April lo.-Ex-Judge g. r. DAILY
of New York appeared before Governor
Morton yesterday In behalf Of bill which
provides that tho remains Of deceased
pauper patients I'm hospitals OF New York
city shall be delivered TO the medical col
lcges OF TINT city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
An Ardent Scientist.

The Chicago professor who refused to
shoot "A crouching panther in the Florida
everglades until he had photographed the
enraged animal has proved that the ardor
Of specialists has not changed since the
days when loss OF life threatened every
student Of natural history. Boston Jour
.,..I
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
SherjFs Posse Jailed.

BENDER, Neb., April 19.-Much excite
ment prevails here. The sheriff and posse
ambushed body OF Indian police as they
were ejecting settlers on the reservation
yesterday, but the Indians were too quick
for the sheriff and overpowered all his
men. They were handcuffed and jailed at
the agency The agent refused to release
them, and rescue party has started for
the scene
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
4 Credit 10 America.

WASHINGTON, April 10 - Admiral
Meade has been ordered to detach the
New York and the Columbia from his
squadron and start them for New York.
At New York they will be painted and
put in such condition that they may
figure at the great naval demonstration at
Kiel as the finest vessels Of their type In
tho world
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
MIN CRS WEAKEN.
Indiana Men Are Muh b The Break In the
WheeItnu Division

1SDIAsAroLIs. April TO- President Nc
Drido OF tho American Federation Of Labor
says the starting o. the mines on the
Wheeling division Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at tho 6o-cont rate probably
means the IDiners' strike In Pennsylvania
is brokon and tho agreement under which
the miners In Indiana are working will
expire q week from next Tuesday. II is
tho understanding that tho wages OF each
state will DO flxed irrespective OF any inter.
state agreement.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Fifteen Were Wounded.

VIENNA, April ia serious riot oc
Cured here between a number OF brick.
carriers and crowd Of striking brick
makers. The police, using their side
arms, finally quclled tho disturbance.
Fifteen men were wounded.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Stole To Get a Marriap. License.

A Tennessee man who stole chickens In
order to get money TO obtain marriage
license has been sentenced TO three years
imprisonment. This is pretty severe pun
ishment, but it enables him To escape
natrimony. Buffalo Express
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Property Worth Owning.

ST. MARY's, o., April 19.-Oil producers
are fiocldng in from all directions and hun
dreds Of leases are made In and around
st. Mary's reservoir. One leascholder,
possessing only very limited territory, Is
said to have refused 100000 fnam parties
seeking To divide his territory
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Held On Two Counts.

Boston, April l8-Apgus II. Gilbert
has been indicth on two counts by the
Suffolk county grand jury for the murder
Of little Alice Sterling of Dorchester.
One Of the counts charges that the instru-
ment used In the murder was an AK, while
the other states that the instrument Is un.
known to the Jurors.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Canadian Canal Regulations.

The Canadian canal regulations for 1895,
just issued, make no discrimination against
citizens Of the United States The Domin-
lon has discovered that its old policy was
chiefly useful in injuring its own business
interests. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Minister Ransom on Duty.

MEXICO CITY, April l0-At noon yes.
terday President Dias In the presence OF n
full cabinet, diplomatic corps and large
concoursc of military and civil pcrsonages
received Matt Ransom. the new American
minister. The customary speeches were
exchanged.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Nc Cook 10 Retire.

WASHINGTON, April i9.-Mojor General
MoCook, commanding tho department OF
Colorado. with headquarters at Denver
will be placed on the retired list of the
army next Mondav on account of aQe.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Mas Not Yet Arrived.

WINNIPEG, April ~. - Archbishop
Langcvin says he has not received letter
from Rome OH the school question, but
vas will probably b rsosivsd very soon.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Chance For woman Suffrage.

ALBANY, April i9.-The assembly oon.
current resolution submitting to- vote OF
the people proposed constitutional
amendment providing for woman suffrage
was passed bv the senate - Yeas. 70; nays 4.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Lively Times at Ann Arbor.

A girl student at Ann Arbor has been
forbidden 10 wear boomers III the gIori-
Gus spirit Of 1875 Is still alive, Ann Arbor
may be expected TO become the scene of u
revolut ion Chicago Record.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-19
Can't he Worth It's Salt.

The country which cannot prove that
England has designs upon it might as well
get off the maD.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13

Wednesday afternoon and the night
following gave us the heaviest rain
storm since early last spring This
was accompanied by wind, hail, in
places, and an unusual amount OF
thunder and lightning. The pyro-
techuic display during the night was
almost continuous and such as is
rarely witnessed in New England,
But little hail fell in this place but
such as did were of good size, one
measured one and a fourth inches in
length. No damage was done. In
Peru it was much more severe fruit
and grain suffering and windows fac
ing the storm, one man, Everett
Adams having 60 panes broken.
The Leonard residence, mile
above Bondville was struck by light
ming and the interior badly torn up,
No one was seriously injured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13
BELLOWS FALLS

The village schools opened for the
fall session this week, several changes
have been made among the teachers
and many plans for improved service.
Prof. Chaplin remains ct the head of
the schools.
The w. c. L. U. hope to help
place several scholars in the Kinder
garden school,
The Fall Mountain paper company
are making extensive improvements
in their plant.
Several cellars have been put in
the past week, more houses will be
put up this season then for several
years, and all the carpenters for
miles around have focked to Bellows
Falls, the inevitable result follows,
wages are going down.
About twenty-five from this place
left for Louisville Saturday, not all
G. A. r. men.
The address given Sunday evening
at the Opera House by Hon. Elijah
A. Morse, M. c., was largely attend
ed. The subject, "Christianity vs.
Infdelity" was handled in a plain
matter of fact way with no attempt
at oratorical effects but in an earnest
convincing manner.
The Y. M. G. A. is progressing
finely nearly twenty-six hundred dol
lars have been raised by subscription
and membership.
We learn that Gilman Priest oi
Hudson, Mass, died few days ago
Mr.. Priest has friends in this tow
and was here a few weeks ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13

The Londonderry Spiritualists as
sociation held their semi annual picnic
Saturday at the residence of Lemuel
Streeter in Landgrove. About 100
were present. The day was fine and
the large lawn with its inviting rows
of naples presented an animated and
inspiring appearance through the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Streeter were untiring
in their efforts to make it pleasant for
their many guests and received there
for a most hearty and unanimous
vote Of thanks from the association.
The forenoon was spent In social con-
verse and the greeting of new arri-
walls. At the announcement of the
dinner hour numerous little parties
were formed, it being'a basket picnic,
and spreads were made on benches,
on the green grass and wherever q
pleasant outdoor spot could be found.
Mr.. and Mrs. Streeter generously
furnished hot coffee and no more de-
sirable feast could have been enjoyed.
After the dinner was well over the
president of the association, ID. ID.
Wait, introduced the literary exer-
cises in few pleasant and pertinent
remarks and called out A. W. Pierce
who cordially greeted the members of
the association. and their visiting
friends and then read a scholarly adj
dress, largely of & scientific nature.
Mrs. A. l.. Howard of Wardsboro
was then introduced. She pleasantly
referred to the town and its people,
among whom she first entered life
and with whom she had lived pleas
antly for so many years, and then
proceeded to speak very beautifully
upon the spiritualistic theory. She
was followed by one or two lesser
lights. Fine vocal music was inter-
spersed, the local choir being assisted
by Charles Prouty of Proctorsville, a
fine tenor singer. Some two hours
were consumed in the speaking and
singing. 1t was agreed before the
meeting broke up, thatthe next picnic
would be held in June in the grove at
So. Londonderry. Altogether the
meeting was a successful affair and
all went away feeling the better for
the delightful outing in so charming a
place, presided over by such hospital
people as Mr.. and Mrs. Streeter and
| their pleasant family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13
LOWELL LAKE.

Business at the Lake House con-
tinues good, unusually so for the sea-
son. Among the guests for the week
past are: A. w. Bartholomew, New
ton Center; Miss Creenleaf, Boston;
Miss Townshend, Bridgeport; A. N.
Chandler, Chester; w. j. Conant, Bel
lows Falls; E. D. Poronto, Rutland;
F. H. Patch, Bradford; Capt. VIM.
Robertson and wife, Putney; Miss
Goodell, Westminster West; Miss
Helen Robertson, Putney; Miss Bertha
Newcomb, Springfield, Mass. Several
stopping over for week or ten days
to enjoy the autumn weather and the
beauties of the Lake and surroundings.
At the request OF so many of them
that have attended the dances this sea.
son there will be three more Saturday
eve dances, Sept. IA, Sept. q, and
Sept. %. These dances have become
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13

Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City,
Ill was told by her doctors she had Con-
sumption and that there was no hope for
her, but two bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her and she
says it saved her life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers
l39 Florida st. San Francisco, suffered
from dreadful cold, approaching Con-
sumption, tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery and in two weeks was
cured. He is naturally thankful. 1t is
such results, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of this
medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free
trial bottles at Geo. G.. Smiths Drug
Store. Regular size soc. and $l.00
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13

In Italy a large chestnut tree is
considered a great property, and goes
far toward supporting family.
A jefferson City man has invented
a ballot box which when vote is de-
posted, will ring bell and show up
the number of the ballot.
There is nothing to prevent anyone
concocting a mixture and calling it
"sarsaparilla," and there is nothing to
prevent anyone spending good money
testing the stuff; but prudent people, who
wish to be sure of their remedy, take only
Ayers Sarsaparilla, and so get cured,
For a short distance lion or IT,
ger can outrun man and can equal
the speed of fast horse, but they
lose their wind at the end OF half a
mile at the most. They have little
endurance, and are remarkable weak
in lung power.
Hot weatherproves depressing to those
whose blood is poor. Such people should
enrich their blood with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla.
Floss silk is used by japanese
soldiers as more or less bullet-proo
under clothing.
Electricity in place of steam upon
the large railroads is in the air, and
the air near by.
Stomsch and Bowel Complaints are
best relieved by the timely use OF De-
Wits Collie & Cholera Cule. Insist on
having this preparation. Don't take any
other
c.. L. Bacon, Londonderry, f. E. Smith,
amaica.
An Oregon farmer has thus far
fooled his cattle with twine fence
they supposing it to be wire.
Easy to take, sure to cure, no pain
nothing to dread, pleasant little pills,
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Best for
Sick Headache, Biliousness, Sour Stom-
ach and Constipation.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, f. E, Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bonduill.
Americans ars said to be the only
people that patronize "quick lunches.
Hence this dyspepsia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13

Leila, the five-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lampson was
taken ill Tuesday and on Wednesday
was in serious condition, but is now
recovering.
Mrs. S. S. Lyon went to Brattleboro
this morning to visit her daughter,
Mrs. c. c. Fits.
II. j. Stewart and wife returned
last evening from visit in SPRING
field with their nephew, Geo. H.
Howe.
We acknowledge an invitation to
our old friend, j. B. Wor-
then's opening ball at Hammond,
N. Y. Would have been delighted to
accept "Jim." Know we would Lave
had splendid time. But such is
not reserved for the country printer.
George Lackey, who left here sew
en- years ago and went to Worcester,
Mass, has been visiting his friends
in this place on his return from a
visit with his father in Pawlet. He
is now at work on Geo. Holden s
new house.
Rev. N. A. Wood will lecture at
the Baptist church Sunday evening in
connection with his recent European
tour. Subject, Paris.
Word has been received that f. A..
Brooks, who recently went to Michi-
gan, has purchased farm in that
state. If this is so Michigan will
gain a good citizen and Londonderry
will be the loser.
Henry E. Lawton, whose marriage
is announced in another column, has
gone to keeping house in the Tyler ten
ement, having it already to receive his
bride the day of their marriage. Mr..
Lawton has not been here great while
but is well liked and will be welcomed
in his new relation.
In Wednesdays storm a narrow
cyclone passed over in the vicinity of
Fred Dorset's and crossing the Win
hall river just below the shingle
house. Many trees were blown down
aud crops damaged. The chimneys
were blown off the shingle roof house
and the apple orched on the Edward s
place ruined.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13

very popular and the attendance has
been large all through the season al
though every Saturday eve but one
since July Fourth has been rainy, the
hall has been we'll filled everybody
having good time and want mole.
Fishing continues good, the johnson
Bros. had big catch last week and
the "Kap" has taken some fine ones
this week.
Wild ducks are coming in the Lake,
good sized focks every day, there seems
to be an abundance of game, WOO cock
and partridge very plenty.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-09-13
Ltncoln as a Lover.

Abraham Lincoln's sentimental
perplexities are to be shown in an
article Of singular interest which
John Gilmer Speed has written from
unpublished letters of Lincoln to
Joshua Speed, for the next issue of
The Ladies' Home Journal. The
article will show that the great Pres
ident was not steady in his affairs of
the heart, that he houndered in his
love, and finally induced his friend
Speed to marry and tell him { Lin
coln) whether marriage was fail
ure or not.