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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
REH0B0TH
OFFICIAL
ASTRAy

Man and money missing. Rehoboth
minds much muddlcd over mystery
William "A. Pierce until recently super
intendent OF the town farm in that rural
community. has been vainy sought Tor
these last ten days. incidentally tidy
sum of good. honest Rehoboth money has
strayed from the paths Of virtue with
eaid Pierce.
on Friday morning, a week ago Pi@ce
left his home for East Providence. Night
came but Mr.. Pierce did not come and
Mrs. Pierce became anxious for his safety.
In the evening the farm wagon returned
with the missing mans workday clothes
bundled up I'm keeping Of colored lad
The colored lad told a highly colored tale
In which he said that Mr.. Pierce was
remaining I'm the city to attend the the
atre The show has been very long, in
Anitely longer than "Parsifal" OF
memorabi length, for it is not over yet.
On finding her husbands old clothes
Mrs. Pierce felt somehow that he had
flown from her to return no more. on
Saturday last Mrs. Pierce broke up the
home at the town farm and went to Bos-
ton with her two children Very little
news has been gathered in connection
with Mr.. Pierces fight.
In East Providence il has been learned
that he collected $l02.20 from Joshua
Marsh. wholesale milk dealer, the
money being i'm settlement Of an account
with the town. The money and enough
extra to-make up $500 has gone with
the apparently unscrupulous superin-
tendent.
Indications favor the belief that the
disappearance Of Pierce is a well laid de-
liberate scheme OF default. He Is described
as a somewhat spare man. 40 years old.
nearly six feet tall. dark hair and com
plexion, with a rather long face. and
weighing abont 175 pounds. lie Is said
20 be possessed OF considerable shrewd-
ness and is n good talker.
The town farm is temporarily IN charge
Of a man named Lester Reynolds. who
was installed as superintendent last Sat
urday for the time being. The selectmen
are at present negotiating with a man
TO take the position permanently. There
are at present three inmates at the farm,
ell being women.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25

HUNG IN
M|D-A|R

New York. Jan 25.-The elevator in the
business building. 600 Broadway stuck
fast between the third and fourth floors
of the shaft. at p. m Monday night,
and 10 shop girls and men were marooned
for wo hours Then firemen chopped a
a hole In the wall and took them down
to the third floor by ladders.
A negro porter was running the car, the
regular operator being III. lie got ell
the passengers from the top floor, the
tenth, and when he passed the fourth
he started to slow up the car. In doing
it he threw the safety brakes out OF order
and they set hard and fast.
The car would not go mp nor down. and
after ten minutes OF experimenting the
anxious passengers halloed for help. The
elevator shaft is confined by thick walls
and II was a long time before the engineer
of the building heard them. When he
saw what was the trouble. he called a
policeman.
This was after half an hours wait.
and the men and women passengers had
got over their first scare and decided
there was nothing to do but wait IL
was impossible TO sit as there was just
about enough room for the crowd TO
stand.
IL got uncomfortable after a time, but
they started up song Then they start
ed up another and sang mcrrily for the
remaining hour and half
All the time the iremen OF Hook and
Ladder No 80, with Captain Denihan.
were pounding away az the wall Finally
the axes went through. and then q hole
big enough 20 permit egress was cleared.
Any shyness the girls had about TAX
ing the ladder was smothered by their
hunger for their delayed suppers, and
soon the whole carload was safe on the
sidewalk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
BUSINESS MEN RAISED
RUMPUS At THE DREYFUS

Three business men, one OF considerable
prominence in his line created disturb
ence at the Hotel Dreytus yesterday af-
ternoon.
They had been drinking freely before
they entered the cafe. and becoming noisy
were asked TO behave.
Liquor having been denied them they
went 10 the bar. where service was re-
fused them.
whereupon they assaulted the cafe
manager. kicked ip n stained glass door.
broke a handsome stained glass window,
threw chairs at the back bar mirrors and
hurled heavy match safes az the employees
who tried TO control them.
The manager was obliged 60 knock two
of them down before they could be sub
dued
Tehese two. who did about 'all ~ the
rough-house business we're placed under
arrest and will he arraigned tomorrow
morning for defacing property and per-
haps for assault
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25

Tho announcement Of the finding or the
Jury, which was made at 1910 o'clock last
night was followed Immediately by one
OF the most remarkable scenes witnessed
IN Massachusetts court room for many
years.
Tucker collapsed utterly in the prison
ess cage when the foreman uttered the
fatal words, being completely overcome
BY a verdict which had apparently seem"
cd TO him an impossibiity.
lie was led from the court room across
the street to the Jail I'm an exhausted con-
dltion and when he was once more locked
In his cell he broke down so utterly that
q physician was sent for.
stimulants were administered and he
revived somewhat.
Mrs. Albert j. Tucker, the mother OF
the prisoner, was spared the anguish of
listening 10 her sons fate. At the sug-
gestion OF one OF the counsel for the de-
fence she left the court room before the
Jury returned for the last time. She was
almost overwhelmed on learning the
news.
BOTH COUNSEL BROKE DOWN.
But perhaps the most remarkable feat
ure was the effect OF the announcement OF
the verdict upon the attorneys, not only
for the prisoner. but for the Common
wealth
James II Vahey, the senior counsel for
the prisoner. was greatly anected ana
when he left the court room he met At
torney General Parker In the coTidor
Th, counsel for the Commonwealth show
Ell the result OF the strain to such de-
gree that he threw his arms around Mr.
Vahney's neck and both men wept on
each others shoulder. The attorney gen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
BLAZE IN
BUSINESS
DISTRICT

Fire was discovered In the basement Of
O'Keefe's store on Westminster street at
! o'clock this morning. Prompt action
on the part OF several individuals pre-
vented fire OF considerable proportions
The store is situation at the corner OF
Westminster and Eddy streets i'm the old
Paris House building. A private citi-
zen passing the store noted smoke is
suing from the Eddy street front OF tho
building. He ran To box 232, at the cor
ner OF Westminster and Union streets,
and sent in the alarm.
The firemen slashed around with axes
and succeeded I'm subduing the flames
after they had scorched the rear OF the
Easement and n bit or the floor above
No satisfying explanation relative to the
blaze Is at hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
WARREN.

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Kings Daughters society was held at the
society rooms on Water street. The even
ing was devoted 10 work and a social
season followed. Preparations are being
made TO hold a supper at an early date.
Kickomuit grange, Patrons of Hus-
bandry. installed It's reently elected Of
ficers. at the last meeting OF the society,
and preparations were made 10 hold
Valentine social the early part OF next
month. The society is at present In a
fiourishing condition, and meetings are
held semi weekly at the Grange hall.
East Warren.
Mr. Walter A. Tanner is confined 10
his home on Vernon street with an at
tack OF the prevailing illness, la grippe.
Sickness OF many kinds Is prevalent IN
Warren at present. and the local force of
doctors arc attending a large number or
local people, who are suffering from mum
erous complaints. The prevailing illness
is Ia grippe. although several cases of
pneumonia In slight form have been heard
from.
with the continuance of the cold wealth
or. good sport nv skating IL again being
enioyed by lovers OF the sport In the
Kickemuit reservoir and upper river.
Races are held daily between the iceboats.
and preparations are being made for spec
ial races ON next Saturday, weather per-
mitting
Special services we're held at the Bap-
tist church last night, with Rev. ~. W.
Watien the pastor. officiating
Court Warren. Foresters Of America.
met at odd Fellows hall. last night. A
full attendance of members was pres
ent and the evening was devoted 90 a
business session and social season.
The large plate glass window at the
Burke block on Main street Was IN
stalled yesterday and the building will
be resdy for occupancy by the early part
OF next month
Mr. James =. Barry has returned horne
from visit with relatives at valley
Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
TO DISSOLVE
PEABODY
TRUST FUND

Washington. Jan. 25.-The trustees OF
the Peabody education fund met here yes
terday and voted TO dissolve their trust.
A vote also was taken on the proposition
to appropriate 100000 for the George
Peabody School for Teachers at Nash
VILE, Tenn, and Il was carried unani-
mously.
The vote on the question OF dissolving z
the Peabody trust followed considerable
discussion. Several members expressed
very positive opposition TO the move to
dissolve. and when the vote was taken
II stood II To 2.
The meeting was held at the Arlington
hotel President Roosevelt. who Is a
member OF the board Of trustees, came
over from the White House and remained
almost an hour. taking part In tho de-
liberations Of the board.
j. Pierpont Morgan. who oame from
New York last night, remained through
out the sessions and among the others
present were Chief Justice Fuller OF the
supreme court OF the United States. for
mer Secretary OF State Olney OF Massa-
chusetts Morris K. Jessip OF New York,
former Gov. James d. Porter OF Ten
nessee. Senator George Peabody Wetmore
OF Rhode Island, Henderson M. Somer-
Vile OF Ale bama. william A. Courtney OF
South Carolina. Rt Rev. William Law
renee OF MASSACHUSETTS,, DR.. Daniel @.
Gilman OF Baltimore and Dr. Samuel A.
Green Of Boston.
Chief Justice Fuller presided at the
meeting. which closed yesterday after
noon. The following statement was
given out:
by two-thirds vote n was resolved
that the time had come TO close the trust
Thereupon a million dollars was appro-
priated to the George Peabody College for
Teachers in Nashville on certain con-
ditions which include contributions from
the state OF Tennessee. Davidson county
and the city OF Nashville"
The trustees declined 10 state which
two trustees voted against the closing
OF the corporate trust. President Roose-
Welt voted afflrmatively on the PROPOSE
tions 10 close the trust and to make the
million dollar appropriation.
The trust was created by Mr. Peabody
Feb. s, 1867. and amounted 10 5000, 900, but
almost $500. 600 OF this was In bonds issued
by the states OF Florida and Mississippi
which subsequently were repudiated. The
fund today is approximately $2,200.oo0.
The state OF Tennessee. Davidson county
and Nashville. recently offered a bonus
OF 81. 900 900. provided the Peabody trustees
would appropriate a round million dollar:
for the Peabody college.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
NEWPORT MINISTER IS
CALLED To SPRINGFIELD

Rev. A y Record minister of the
Claiming Memorial church has received
a call to become pastor OF the Church 81
Unity at Springfield Mass
This makes tho third call extended 10
n Newport pastor In as many weeks. the
other two being Rev Dr. Mead Of the
Presbyterian church. who Is called 90
Washington. and Rev. r.. ] Dennen of
Trinity church who IL called TO Lynn.
but neither of them has as yet an
nounccd acceptance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
HomesggkEes' EXCURSIONS.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. January TO April inclusive.
sell tickets at only one fare plus $500 TO
points I'm Arizona. Colorado. Kansas.
Mexico. Missouri Nebraska. Nevada.
Texas. Utah and Wyoming. For further
Information apply TO any Great Western
agent or J. Z. Elmer O. p. a.. Chicago.
H.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25

MRS wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil.
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. 10 soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. n will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty five cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs wnslow's Soothing sy-
rup," and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
BRISTOL DRUGGIST A
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT

Arthur j. Jasmin has filed voluntarily
petition in bankruptcy I'm the United
States district court He acknowledges
liabilities OF s597946 and assets OF
NS0i.59 Mr.. Jasmin is n druggist hav-
ing store at 27l Hope street. Bristol
The petition was referred 10 Chester
W. Barrovs. referee I'm bankruptcy. who
sdjudged the petitioner bankrupt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25
LAXATIVE eRoMo oUiNINE
lways remember the full name 20 cents
MISS SUSAN M. BLOW AT
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL

At the state Normal school yesterday
afternoon Miss Susan Blow delivered an
able lecture on Dante's Divine Comedy.
The lecture was the last OF a quartet
Miss Blow gave a full explanation OF
the famous italian classic. She also read
selections and quoted various critics. who
had Interpreted Dante in different ways
Miss Blow said that I'm order 10 get
the most out Of Dante each reader must
apply the lessons TO himself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-25

II m quite taken with the new govern
css." said Gayman's wife she certainly
does darn beautiful"
she is indeed exclaimed Gayman
crt rtainuv.-Philadelp Press
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07

The commission appointed by the
governor to investigate affairs in the
various state institutions, consisting of
n. G. Williams of Bellows Falls, II. F.
Brigham of Bakersfield and c. H. A.
Stafford of Morrisville reported June
30th its findings regarding conditions at
the state hospital for the insane at Wa
terbury.
Its most important recommendation is
that the superintendent, DIR. Marcello
Hutchinson, be removed for failure to
carry out instructions, and that George
w. Wing of Montpelier, chairman of the
board of trustees, be removed, in effect,
for lack of proper business sagacity and
for failure to cause the superintendent
to obey orders. Governor Bell already
has called for the resignation of Mr..
Wing
The commission reports that it finds
the buildings in good repair. The report
finds that the inmates have received
good care. No fault is found with the
The cost of maintenance is larger than
it ought to be. The salary paid the farm
superintendent is considered larger than
is necessary.
Considerable attention is paid to the
question of fuel supply. The commission
finds that proper business care has not
been exercised in the purchase of coal
Had the system of purchasing supplies
recently adopted been put in force earlier
large sum of money might have been
saved. The accounts of the institution
are found to be correct.
In connection with the recommends
ton that Superintendent Hutchinson be
removed the statement is made that the
salary of $500 and perquisites paid the
superintendent is too large, $4,000 being
considered a sufficient sum. In closing
the commission says that it finds nothing
TO indicate graft, corruption, or dis
honesty of any kind on the part of the
officials of the institution.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07
Rutland Central Labor Union.

September 4th, Labor Day, promises
to be a red letter occasion for the
Central Trades and Labor Council of
Rutland. This organization, while its
plans are yet only tentative, proposes
to give the Marble City people gen
uine celebration of the day and labor
will turn out in a way that presages
success. All this one learns from those
arranging the schedule of entertain
ment a speaker ,of national reputa-
ton, athletic sports and doubtless some
thing decidedly down to date in the
shape of base ball are few of the lead
ing features of Rutland's coming fete
day of her working men. Special trains
and reduced fares will make it an
object for everyone within 40 miles of
Rutland to attend. George A Smith
OF Rutland, secretary of the state branch
of the American Federation of Labor
is the man-behind and those wishing
more definite information concerning
the various events of the day need only
to manifest their inclination to him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07

Vermont is growing; her highways are
being noticeably improved; she is becom-
ing more and more a summer resort, and
divorces are on the increase, one county
recording SO divorce cases on her court
docket at a single term. We should
further enlarge the powers of the board
of health. All persons contemplating
matrimony should be required to pass a
satisfactory examination before the board
touching their physical, their mental and
their spiritual qualifications, and they
should be called upon to give safe bond
of indemnity conditioned that they live
together for at least three years in peace
and harmony. 1t might be so arranged
in the law that the board could grant to
all those who requested it martial vaca-
tion of six months once in every five
years. Anything to augment the intiu-
ence of the board!-Essex County
Herald.
Our contemporary evidently suffers
from an acute attack of Righteousness
After all the Heralds suggestions would
90 long way toward making possible
in the lives of every man and woman
that hackneyed phrase they lived
happily ever after
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07
IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.
Women Obtain Mrs. Pinkham's
Advice and Help.
She Has Guided Thousands to Health
How Lydia K Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Cured Mrs. Fred SeydeI.

1t is a great
satisfaction for a
woman to feel that
she can write to
another telling her
the most private
and confidential
details about her
Illness, and know
that her letter will
be seen by a wo-
man only, a wo-
man full of sym
patty for her
sick sisters, and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07

dents of literary societies; one editor
in.chief Of the school paper and three
others his associates in that work three
have been prize winners in mathematics,
English, defamation or debate; six
have won honors for high scholarship.
OF the five underclass men, one is
president of the Young Mems Christian
Association, one is a prize winner in
English, one has won honors for high
scholarship; all hold rank well above
grade Barre Times.
This is really a first class example
of the old adage that "all work and
no play makes Jack dull boy" Inter
scholastic and intercollegiate athletics
pure and simple assimilate with scholar
ship every time. 1t is the professional
that cannot mix up his athletic work
with study. He does not attempt to-.
With him baseball and football does
not stand for recreation. Its solely a
case of dollars.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07
"lnspiratjon,"


Rouse's Point, n. Y, has a boy poet,
in the person of Frederick Ames Coates,
aged 10 years, who displays exceptional
talent in writing verse. The following
poem was composed by the young man
and read by him at the graduating ex
ercises of the Rouse's Point high school
on June 90. Coates, who is nephew of
Mrs. VIM. McGilton of this town, will
enter Middlebury college in September
VIM. B. Richmond, class of 80 Middle
bury college is the principal of the school
from which Coates graduated.
The years roll by; new generations rise
To take the places OF the fallen ones
Time cuts down all; the mighty and the meek,
Nor misses anyone who life's course runs
Hoping and striving all, to win the prize
The youth who has before him many days
In which to live and work, laughs at the
seer,
With beard made white with age who's al.
most run
His race OF life; who warns him, year by
year,
That his best hours are wasting with delay.
The graveyard laden is with men whose strife
Worked they for good or evil? Fought they
well,
Or did they fight deserving to go down
To an unhonored grave at close OF life?
The arrogant and naughty, while he lives,
May everything enjoy that wealth can bring
Rich palaces, broad lands, and worldly fame,
On every tongue his well.known name
might ring,
Yet one pearl he would lack, wealth could
not give,
Sweet peace OF mind and spirit costeth less
Than all the pomp and splendor Of a court,
Yet many man possessing wealth untold,
Lacks this one jewel, Of such fair report,
Which Is the only key to happiness.
The greatest men are not the ones who stole
The liberties of nations; no enslave
Their fellow men, but rather those who strove
Not to cast down, but to uplift who paved
The way for the enlightenment of the soul.
Many are the rewards OF faithful work,
And for the winners is immortal fame;
But we, to win, must work with all our
strength
To win famous and honored name
For naught is but disgrace for those who
shirk.
Then let us struggle onward; seek the height
Which raises us above our fellow.m
Make the pest use OF HE, ana let them soon
Who store up nothing for that dread time,
when
| Death oe'rtakes them in their useless might.
| And yet though all life endeth IN the grave,
And grim death overcomes the work of
years,
Still It's our common lot to struggle on;
And it is not so hard as it appears,
For there is Joy in living, for the brave
And since through life but once we take our
way,
Let us then, use our strength in cause OF
right;
Struggle and strive and tarry not to rest,
Until we, upward climbing, view the light
The goal OF all our work eternal day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-07-07
Condition of Crops.

All planted crops are rapidly advanc-
ing under very favorable conditions,
both as regards temperature and mois-
ture. On account of the rapidly APP
preaching time for the harvesting of
the hay crop, some anxiety is being ex
pressed that many fields will be very
foul before they can be properly cared
for. Insect pests still abound every
where; rose bugs, grasshoppers and
Spite insects being added to the list
this week,
Weather conditions have been very
advantageous for all grains, and both
the winter and spring planted are ex-
pected to yield well. Oats are growing
rapidly in all portions and, in the south,
are beginning to head. Rye is improv-
ing and indications point to a very
good yield Corn in all parts of the
district is looking better.
Grass is making phenomenal growth
and hay prospects continue to improve
in all parts of the district. In north
western portions a bountiful crop Of
alfalfa is now being harvested, and
clover is almost ready to cut. Lodging
has been quite prevalent in many
southern portions. Considerable hun
garian is now being sown. The present
prospect is that an average crop of hay
will be harvested in all the New Eng
land states.
Fruit having set well in all portions
of the district and but very little drop
ping taking place to date, prospects for
bountiful harvest in all the states are
excellent. Indications still point to one
of the largest peach crops ever harvested
in Connecticut Apples will be short
in some localities, although conservative
correspondents state that there will be
about an average crop.