The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-23
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.

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Late Saturday afternoon Atwell Tucker,
an employe on William II. Comstock's
farm In Lime Rock, found the dead body
Of man In desolate piece Of woods
west Of the Louisquisset pike in Lincoln,
and about half n mile from the main
cal Examiner Kelliher OF Pawtucket, who
Immediately drove out there TO view the
remains. The body was lying beneath
tree. The overcoat collar was turned up,
the knees were drawn, and the position
was that OF person who in sleep uncon-
sciously attempts to secure n warmer
position. The body was clad in n dark
suit-blue woolen socks, congress shoes,
and thoroughly faded overcoat OF heavy
cloth, the head was covered with a
cap OF dark material with bsue stripe. In
the pockets Of the garments were 81 cents,
two punches of keys and folded leather
pocketbook. in which was q twenty.trip
ticket on the N. ", u. e. Is. railroad be-
tween Pawtucket and Providence. This
ticket was dated Feb 20. There was also
dinner ticket bearing the words, Mitch
elPs Dining Rooms All other reading
matter had been destroyed. The body
was badly decomposed, and several marks
and holes were attributed to that cause
rather than foul play. There was no
fracture of the skull, or broken bones
uc DOuy WAS given III VI OnoCi-
taker Manning Of this city.
The body was later identified as that OF
William Mckay Anderson OF 236 North
Main street this city, and who left his
work on the last day of February at
o'clock to go home He did not arrive
police, but no trace of him was found. He
was employed by Francis Pratt, and
worked in the Lonsdale building In Prov
idence. The identity was made certain by
the keys which were recognized by Mr..
Pratt and his son.
Mr.. Anderson was Scotchman AZ years
old. A widow and several children sur
vive.
Funeral services over the remains were
held yesterday, the Rev. Alex McGregor
officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
Police Happenings.
Detective Haberln and Patrolman
White for the larceny iof silver watch
valued at $50 from Leaudre Provost He
will have a trial tomorrow.
James II. Leonard last March kept an
unlicensed place where he sold liquor and
ran pool tables. The police raided him,
and he discontinued the business. -
Warrants have been sworn out for his
arrest, but he successfully eluded the po-
lice.
Recently he started another place, which
was also raided, and again Leonard was
wanted on two more warrants. Satur-
day night he was arrested, and in the Dis
trict Court this morning he was arraigned
on the four counts. He admitted evil
dence, was sentenced and appealed. He
furnished bonds to appear before the
Common Pleas Court at the June term.
Minor Notes.
The Board of Aldermen will meet on
Wednesday evening. A petition signed
by members OF the police force asking
that they be given facilities for physical
training will be presented.
A boy named Elliott, living on York
avenue, fractured his left elbow Joint yes
terday, by falling from the doorsteps to
the ground.
The third anniversary of the Epworth
League was appropriately observed yes
terday at the High street NJ. +. church.
The school committee will hold a
special meeting this week to elect a Su-
perintendent of schools, vice II. M. Max
son, resigned. There are great many
applicants for the position, among them
being George j. McAndrew, former prin-
cipal of the High School, and Herbert A.
mittee.
Chief Of Police Perry has received an
invitation to attend the annual review of
the New York Police department.
A pocketbook found on the street this
morning awaits an owner at the police
station.
Medical Examiner Kelliher, after
thorough examination Of the body of
William NJ. Anderson, failed to find any
marks O. violence. He pronounces death
due to natural causes.
The corner stone of a tomb being erect
ed in st. Francis cemetery by Joseph
Banigan Of Woonsoeket was laid with ap
propriate ceremonies by the Right Rev.
Bishop Harkins and clergymen.
Excavations for the opera house to be
built on the Arnold stable site. Broad
street, were commenced this afternoon.
Thomas Smith of Worcester has the con-
tract and large force of men will be put
ON the work.