The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-08-21
SHOTS FROM AN AmBvscApE.
CowardIy Murder eff Mrs. howes,
Near Andover, N. 3.

CALAIS, Aug. 20.-The fishing grounds on
the Tobique river, near Andover. NIB, were
the scene of a cowardly murder Sunday
morning. On Saturday several men, sup
posed to belong in the vicinity, were found
fishing on grounds owned by private parties,
one of whom is Major Howes, of Massashu-
sets. The Major ordered the intruders off
his grounds, and, after some angry words
had passed, his orders were sullenly obey
ed. Yesterday morning the Major, his wife,
four children and three Indian guides, were
enjoying a sail on the river, near Gulqual,
when they were fired upon from the bank.
Some ten shots were fred one of which
struck Mrs. Howes in the head, killing her
instantly. The officers suspect two men
named Day and Trafton. The sheriff and a
posse are using all means to run them down.
The inhabitants of that section are great ex-
cited, and if the suspected parties are caught
before their passion cools down, an attempt
will be made to take them from the officers
and lynch them. Major Howes had casket
sent from Woodstock last night by special
train. and the remains will go west by train
tonight
Another Account.
ST. JOHN, N. b., Aug. 20.-A terrible
rradgedy, involving the death of we'll
known and highly-cultured Philadelphia
lady, is reported this morning from Perth,
Carleton county. About month ago Major
Howes of Philadelphia and family started
up to the head waters of the Tobique river
on salmoe fishing cruise. They were re-
turning Sunday, and when about 80 miles
from the mouth of the river their canoes
were fired upon by party ambushed in the
woods on the side of the river about 40 yards
distant. Their fire was principally directed
to the first canoe, in which were Major
Howes and his wife and two Indians. The
first two shots passed over them without in
juring any of the occupants of the canoe,
but the third shot penetrated Mrs. Howes's
head. She fell forward in the canoe with a
scream and died instantly. The cowardly
wretches did not desist from firing when
they saw The woman TALL, but continued
their fusilade. When the second canoe,
containing the majors daughter, Helen,
came up, the brave girl only escaped her
mothers tragic face by lying down in the
canoe, Several shots passed harmlessly ov-
er her head.
When the third canoe, containing the Ma
j0rs son, Lorraine, and Mr.. Lincoln, his
companion, came up, the fire was returned,
| and the inhuman wretches fled. They did
not return.
Major Howes, his daughter and three sons
reached Andover last night with the body of
| the murdered woman. They are completely
prostrated with grief. The body will be en-
| balmed and taken to Boston.
TWO pOachers named William Day and
Frank Trafton are suspected of the murder
Gus deed. These parties were recently driv-
en- from the fishing grounds, and they threat
ened TO shoot any one who would try to pre-
vent them from spearing salmon.
The Murdered MRS. Howes.
BOSTON, Aug. 20-Mr. Howes was tray
cling salesman in the service of Hallet &
Davis, piano manufacturers. About two
years ago he removed from Boston to Phila-
delphia, where he has since resided. Mrs.
Howes is said to have relatives in HYDE
Park, Mass. She was Mr.. Howes's second
wife, they having been married about five
years. She was 40 years old, and leaves one
son, years old.
A member of the firm of Hallett 81 Davis
| received telegram from Mr.. Howes this
afternoon, announcing the murder of his
| wife, and saying he would arrive with her
body in Boston tomorrow evening. The
party had been on a fishing trip since July.