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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
NEAR HIS DOORSTEP.
James W. Miller Found
Dead This Morning.
1T is QUITE A MYSTERY.
Medical Examiner Says Death May
Have Been Caused by Sufiocation.

A few minutes after 5o'clock this morn
ing when Albert Kent, who is employed
at Whitney's market on Main street,
opened the door OF his house, iS Mason
street, he found a man lying partly on the
steps and partly on the sidewalk, ap-
parently asleep.
He attempted to arouse him and quickly
saw that he was not asleep, but dead.
It was James w. Miller who lived in the
next house with his wife and child.
Kent Immediately notified the family
the police and Medical Examiner Kelli-
her.
DIR. Kelliher came at once and ordered
the body removed to his home where he
examined II and said he believed the man
strangulation.
As near as can be learned Miller left his
house last evening in his usual health and
spirits and that was the last seen of him
alive.
The body was turned over to the family,
but the Medical Examiner said he would
hold an examination later.
lie was 80 years OF age, was an expert
machinist and was employed at Gon's
mill in the machine shop.
1t is not known where he spent the eve
ming, but William Arnold states that he
was seen between 4 and 80 this morning.
He had not been drinking anything for
some time and the theory IL that he made
a mistake, went to the wrong door,
stumbled and fell on his face, and died
from suffocation.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
AN ESCAPED LUNATiC.
Found Here At the Benedict House and
Taken To Worcester, Mass.


Taken to Worcester, Mass.
Sunday there arrived In this city, a
plain dressed, elderly gentleman, who
inquired for hotel. He was directed to
the Benedict House, where he registered
as M. Marshall, Germany.
His appearance would not attract atten-
tion unless he was watched closely, and
then 1t could be seen that there was an
odd expression OF the face and that his
eyes were unusually bright and un-
steady.
He said but little and seemed to be ex-
pecting some one, and he closely scanned
everyone who came in from n position
where he could not be seen himself. No
notice was taken of him, as it was
thought his actions were caused by the
fact that he was a stranger in this
country.
Yesterday afternoon another man ar
rived who gave his name as John McCrea
of Worcester, Mass, an officer in search
OF an escaped inmate OF the Worcester
Insane Asylum.
When Marshall saw him he started out
and went up Main street.
McCrea caught sight of him and said,
"That's my man." and gave pursuit.
He met Officer Callahan and asked him
to arrest Marshall. Callahan said he had
no warrant or orders to do so, but would
take both to the station. McCrea agreed
and in "A few minutes both were before
Chief Perry.
McCrea explained that he was an officer
from Worcester in search Of Marshall who
had escaped. He said Marshall had been
an inmate of the Taunton Hospital, Dan
vers Insane Asylum, and had escaped from
the Worcester Insane Asylum.
After Chief Perry had satisfied himself
of the correctness Of McCrea's statement,
who said Marshall's name was Charles
Verrian, he allowed him to take charge
of him, who made no resistance and he
was taken back to Worcester and ia now
in the asylum again.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
SPARRING FOR POINTS.
Driscoll and Flaherty Give "a Good set-to
at the Sanitary Gymnasium.

DriscoIl and Flaherty Give Good set-to
at the Sanitary Gymnasium.
Last evenings sparring exhibition at
the Sanitary Gymnasium was witnessed
by about two hundred admirers OF the
manly art. Professor Hunold acted as
master Of ceremonies and introduced as
the first contestants two bantams, Max
well OF this city and McClune Of provi-
dence. Maxwell proved to be the clever
est, and In the wind-up round could land
on his opponent whenever and wherever
he pleased.
Kenney and Smith next appeared and
gave a good exhibition OF pillow pound
ing, Smith having decidedly the best OF
il.
When Master OF Ceremonies Hunold
announced Hubbard and Hefiron they
were greeted with applause. Hubbard is
ready to meet his former adversary,
Cooney, for purse OF 200 or bet OF any
amount ut any club, each man to weigh
in at 1873 pounds. They made splendid
showing, Heffron being the shorter Of the
two, but he could find his scientific
opponent many times with well-directed
blows.
Kempton and James put up good
"go," and the former never did better In
the ring than last night. He actually
surprised many OF his friends, for he
proved to them that he can spar scien-
tifically with good man.
The six round struggle for points fol-
lowed this bout in order to allow the Bos-
ton delegation to return home on the
10: :15 train. II was to have been between
Flaherty and Giblin of Boston; but the
latter showed the white feather a week
ago and broke the agreement to meet the
former, which he had signed. James
Driscoll filled the bill. He was not in
good condition, but he boxed his tall and
muscular opponent almost to a standstill
in the first five rounds.
In the closing round Driscoll appeared
quite weak, while Flaherty was in good
form. The hitting by both was sharp and
effective. Flaherty has wonderful right
arm and every time he hits the blow comes
straight from the shoulder. The contest
was decided draw. The wind-up of the
evening was between Eaton and Collette,
AND they put up good bout.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
A kNoTTY Problem
In which an Eiopemsnt. n Destitute
Wife and Money Figure.

In which an Eiopemsnt. a Destitute
wife and Money Figure.
NEW HAVEN, April l2.-As the result of
an elolement which occurred in Russia
nearly forty years aeo. the courts OF this
state will be called upon to decide an In
teresiing legal question in regard to the
disposition of the estate OF Israel Wohl-
man, who died in September, leaving his
property, about $1,000, to Rebecca Wohl-
man, whom he claimed to be his lawful
wife After his death, his son. Louis
Wohlman, claimed that the woman who
had lived with his father WAS not his
mother nor his fathers legal wife, and
warned certain insurance companies not
to pay over insurance money. Not long
ago Attorney Tuttle of this city, who has
the case in hand. received n telegram from
the American consul at Warsaw, notify
ing him that the proofs of Wohlman's
former marriage had been forwarded 70
New Haven. Louis Hahlmon, lawyer
of Warsaw. and another gentleman, n
friend OF Wohlman's frst wife, reached
here yesterday with the proofs These
gentlemen say that Wohlman's first wife
is still living in Warsaw In destitute cir
cunin,ances, While the woman who claims
to BE- his wife is in possession Of the prop
erty. Wohlman aud the woman with whom
IL is alleged l'' ~ 'nrl ,ro" Warsaw, have
lived in th ~ TOR neary forty years.
Wohlman kept n shoe shop on Orchard
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
Invent, years' Experience.

&, ID. fredericks, the well.known pho
togTapher 30 Broadwyy, New York, says
"I have been using ALLcooK's Porous
PLAsTERs for 20 years, and found them one
of the best of family medicines. Briefly
summing up my experience, say that when
placed on the small OF the back hLLCoCK's
POROUS PLAsTERs fill the BODY with ner
vous energy, and thus cure fatigue, brain
exhaustion, debility and kidney difficulties
For women and children lave found them
invaluable. They never irritate the skin or
cause the slightest pain, but cure sore throat,
coughs, colds, pains In the side, back or
chest, indigestion and bowel complaints"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
THE SINGLE TAX BILL.
Special Order in the
Senate Today.
GARVIN ITS CHAMPION.
Ellery Wilson Feels the Members on
the Exemption Bill.

Governor Ladd presided in the Senate
today, and after a few routine matters
were disposed OF, the special order, the
"Single Tax" bill, was called up at II 80
o'clock.
Senator Garvin of Cumberland took this
floor and delivered lengthy argument on
the merits of the single tax measure.
He spoke for over two hours and an
swercd number Of questions put to him
by several Senator's.
In the House OF Representatives Speak
er Capron presided.
There was an air of general inactivity
prevalent for some reason or other.
"Boss" Wilson went among the mem bers
to fesl his ground for the fight tomorrow
on the exemption from taxation" bill
in which he Is greatly interested.
Mr.. Walker OF this city presented a
resolution asking for $500 to provide
lockers for the first and second separate
militia companies. II was referred to the
committee on Militia.
Mr.. Rueckert OF Providence presented a
resolution to perfect title deed given by
James Tiffany. Referred to the Com
mittee on Judiciary.
Also an act in amendment of an act in
cooperating the Thompson Estate Com
pany. Referred to the Committee on
Corporations.
Mr.. Brown Of Woonsocket presented q
resolution making appropriations to
certain agricultural societies. Referred
to the Committee on Finance.
Resolution continuing Ellen Rock as 4
beneficiary OF the State at Perkins Insti-
tute for the Blind was presented by Mr..
Hughes of Cumberland.
Mr.. Heydon of Warwick objected TO its
passage and il was referred to the Com
mittee on Finance.
Mr.. Kendall OF Providence presented a
resolution loaning certain pictures OF
Governors to the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution to be exhibited from April
Is 10 % in the Rhode Island Historical
Society's building. Passed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
NINE PERSONS DROWNED.
A Boat from the Farm School Capsizes
In Boston Iiarbor.

A Bont from the Farm school Capsizes
in Boston Iiarbor.
BosroN. April l2-One of the saddest
accidents on record took place Sunday
evening at City Point, when an instructor
and ten boys connected with the Boston
Farm school at Thompson's island were
rapsized in salboat, and the instructor
and eight of the boys drowned. The in
structor had been to the city during the
day to attend church, and the ten boys,
constituting a regular crew of the school,
left the island at 6:30 to sail to City Point
to convey the instructor to the island.
At point supposed TO be between Spec
tacle and Thompson's islands the boat
was struck by a squall and Immediately
capsized. The eleven occupants were
throwa into the ice cold water.
According TO the statement OF the two
survivors they encouraged each other by
words OF cheer, occasionally shouting in
the hope that they might be heard by some
one on shore. Finally the chill of the water,
and the exertion necessary to keep their
heads above the surface overcame them,
and one by one they were compelled to re-
lease their hold.
The instructor was the first to go. Each
offered r prayer or word OF farewell to
the others as he gave up his hold on life.
Some of them endured the terrible contest
for nearly four hours. or about IL o'clock,
when the boat with the two survivors,
still clinging to it but exhausted, drifted
ashore. They were Immediately cared
for, and are rapidly recovering from the
effects Of their exposure. ~
The missing registered on the schools
books were: A. +. Nordberg, teacher, age
"a; William w. Curran, i6; George II.
Ellis Is; Charles H. Graves, IL Frank f.
Hitchcock, IL; Harry +. Loud, l6 Thomas
Phillips. l6; Homer +. Thatcher, IL; Adel-
bert III. Packard. 16
The saved were: Owe w. Clemmenson,
age 10; Charles A. Lind, 16
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
CENTRAL FALLS.
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire
wards-A Cruel Joko-Notes.

Monthly Meeting of the Board of Fire
wards-A Cruel Joko-Notes.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board OF Firewards was held last evening
in the rooms at the Broad Street Engine
House.
President Baker was in the chair and
Messrs. Crawford, Booth, Schiller and
Bloomfield were present.
Bills for the past month were allowed
Mr.. Schiller thought that Mr.. Wilbur
charge of s21 a ton for hay was little
high. He said he bought hay this and last
month for 10.
Mr.. Bloomfield said he had bought hay
for $50.
The bill OF q. ii. Spaulding for ice dur
ing the months of July, August and
September, s9l, was laid on the table for
the Secretary TO look up as IL was thought
1t had been paid.
Mr.. Booth said the electric light on
Washington street still continues its bad
habit Of going out to get shaved or some
thing.
Mr.. Patt--How long since you have seen
IL out?
Mr.. Booth-Oh, it's some time.
Mr.. Patt-Well, spoke to our people
about that and Mr.. Smith said he would
change the light.
Mr.. Booth--Maybe he has. | hope so
anyway.
1t was a very uninteresting meeting.
About all the business transacted was the
allowing OF bills. The Board went into
the Secrctarys Office and whether or not
an executive session was held Is a mystery.
ACruei joke.
On April first a man came into Crane &
Burns' undertaking rooms and said his
daughter was dead. The undertakers
went to the number given on Broad
street and found the young girl very i'll
with consumption.
Yesterday morning she died. She had
been i'll for long time. This was rather
a cruel joke for father to play on his
family and especially on the girl who was
slowly dying.
Interesting Items.
John j. Crowley has returned from
New York.
Tne Democratic Town Committee will
meet tomorrow night.
The infant child Of william Mcguire OF
Lonsdale avenue was buried Sunday.
There will be Lenten services at the
Church OF the Holy Trinity tomorrow
evening.
The police made forty arrests during
the past month and quietcd twenty dis
turbances.
Thomas Mcguire OF Lonsdale avenue
was brought home from the Rhode
Island Hospital Saturday night. He had
one OF his legs amputated.
During the past month 1856 gentlemen
of leisure found their way to the Hotel
DE Gratis on Central street and regis
tered on the whitewashed wall.
The trial of James Mccarthy for selling
without license and OF l.. b. Kelley for
forgery will take place tomorrow.
James McCarron is said to have been run
ming McCarthy's place and it is under
stood there is warrant out for his
arrest.
There will be an excellent concert in
Temperance Hall, High street, next Sun
day evening, under the direction OF
Messrs. VIM. +. Butler, w. Il. Rogers and
+. Ney. There will be reading by Miss
Holzner OF Boston, whose rendition gave
universal satisfaction on the occasion of
her last visit. Mr. Ney, violinist, will no
play at any other concert on that evening"
notwithstanding that announcements
have been made to the contrary.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
WON'T GO TO MILWAUKEE.
Governor Gobie Refuses on Account ~
Interference by Reed

Governor Gobie Refuses on Account ~
Interference by Reed
PORTLAND, Me, April i2.-Some months
ago Ex-Governor Robie, Ia response to re-
quests from various sections Of Cumber-
land county, representing the Grand
Army and the granger interests, con-
sented to run ~ candidate for district
delegate 10 the Minneapolis convention.
The most prominent Republicans in his
home town advocated his election.
Congressman Reed opposed Robie, and
induced President Libby OF the Maine sen.
ate TO become n candidate in opposition.
Mr.. Reed came home last week to look af.
ter the matter. He asked for the support
Of Mr.. Libby on the ground that Harrison
might not be renominated, nnd that he
Heed. wanted 20 have some one ir the Oct
egation Who would look after his inter-
esis IN cass q break against Harrison
game. Governor Robe has always
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
A DUEL WITH REvOLvERS.
As n i:csuu Howard Echois IL Dea
and Jeunis Harris H. Dying.

As n i:rsuit Howard Echols IL Dead
and Jeuhie Harris IL Dying.
ST. Louis, April i2.-Five pistol shots
were discharged Ia the house 10 North
Thirteenth street yesterday. Shortly
afterward Howard Echols, n mulatto, was
found dead on the floor with two bullet
holes ia his body, and Jennie Harris,
colored, was dying on his bed, having
beeu shot three times. A pistol lay at the
side Of each. The couple had been living
tog' ther, bu. had quarreled, and Echols
hnd threatenrd To kill the girl and com
NIT suIcide. The woinan's weapon had
been DISCHARGED twice and the mans
three tinrs. IL is supposed that when
Ech,l. went 10 carry out his threat he
found The girl armed and that a duel took
place Tie woman will die.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12

W-sver's agricultural warehouse at
Newport, II. J., was burned; loss. s50,
An electric light trimmer was killed at
Boston through the careless handling of
wIres.
William L. Thayer Of Concord has been
appointed treasurer of the Republican
state committe, Of New Hampshire.
A ruling In favor of the crew was made
in the disputed case Of shares in the re-
cent trip Of thn schooner Mist Of Glouces-
ter, Mass.
At Augusta Me-, the grand Jury In
dicted William. r. Lunt Of Boston for IL
legally Soljcitipg insurance.
Mayor Ciapp Of Concord, N a.. has re-
ceived letter Of acknowledgment OF the
contribution OF t2lOo sent from that city to
Washington fos the relief Of Russian suf.
fercrs.
Samuel G. whitehouse, charged with
setting fre TO Hot. shton Bros salt shed.
at Bath, Me, has been bound over In
300
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
A BRUTAL BROTHER
Beats His Sister Until
She Is InsenSibIe.
SAD DISASTER AT BOSTON.
Governor Robie Declines to Run as
Delegate-0ther News.

DoyRE, n. H., April 12.-Fred Levy, u
boarder at Charles Mendum's boarding
house, on returning to the house last even
ing, found Mrs. Mendum unconscious on
the floor From her 3-year-od girl he
learned that George Men9um Of Lee had
been there, knocked her mother down and
kicked her. Levy notified the police, and
Menduin was arrested in u carriage as he
was about to leave the city. lie admitted
his guilt. Physicians found the woman's
arm broken, and that she was injured in
ternally, but they cannot yet say whether
or not her wounds will prove fatal. The
little girl said her Uncle George asked her
mother for money and then kicked her.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
ClEvGlAND'S SENTIMENTS
Regarding His Nomination Expressed In
Letter to a Friend.


Letter to a Friend.
MEMPHIS, April "A special from
Chattanooga says: The following letter
from ex-President Cleveland was received
here by James II. Bibble, prominent
Democrat in this city:
MY DEAR SIR--I desire to thank you for the
report % the meeting at Chattanooga, which
you so kindly sent me, and for the friendly
words you spoke Of me on that occasion. am
exceedingly anxious TO have our party do ex-
actly the right thing az the Chicago conven-
ton. and hope the delegates will be guided
by Judgment and actuated by true Democratic
spirit and the single desire to succeed on prin-
cipe. &should not be frank II did not say TO
you that often fear do not deserve the kind
things such friends as you say Of me, and I
have frequent misgivings as TO the wisdom OF
again putting me in nomination. therefore
am anxious that sentiment and unmcasnred
personal devotion should be checked when the
delegates TO the convention reach the period
OF doiiberation. In any event there will be no
disappointment for me In the result Yours
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
WHENCE They CANE.

Statistics of Immigration Into Massa-
chusetts During the Past Year.
BosToS, April l2.-S. G. Wrightington,
superintendent of indoor poor, reports the
number of passengers from foreign ports
brought into Massachusetts during the
year ending Dec. 81, 1891, as 20, s3s, divided
rs follows: Alien immigrants, $500;
American citizens. 1875; cattlemen, l5ll;
tourists and visitors 639; persons debarred
and returned, 203 The nationalitles of
the alien immigrants were as follows:
Dominion of Canada, H,525; Ireland,
1870; England, 75l5; Russia, 1850;
Sweden, 3Sis; Scotland, 1885; Norway,
g19; Poland, 4i6; Germany. 2S3; Denmark,
172; Austria, "A; Italy, 81; Hungary, 2s;
other countries AS
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12

O-.u s,y,rr.z suppoi .~r oi Uvis. .~ssii,si,
Rccf. lrt Known TO be a supporter OF
Uarfi-0n and Blaine.
Owing to Reeds interference. the gov
ernor refused to conduct the contest on
any such grounds. AMI has given to the
press an open letter Withdrawing his
name
Tbs leaves the field entirely clear for
Hon. Charles +. Libby. The Grand Army
men aud the graz ger interests are highly
lndjopant
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
Southern Crops Injured by Frost.

NORFOLK. Va, April o-The heavy
frost Sunday night killed the bean and
cucumber crops ia many places in this
vicinity and the strawberries are badly in
jured.
DASviLLE, Va. April 12-There was
killing frost In this section Sunday night.
destroying early fruit and seriously dam
aging growing vegetable
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
BASEBALL.

At twashington-washington,3 "a; Hopkins
university l.
At Cincinnati - Cincinnati, IL; Indian
apois, 2.
At Philadelphia - Philadelphia, Q; Ath-
letics, 2.
At Pbiladeiphia--Univer Of Pennsyl-
vania, 10; Harvard, ..
At University OF Virginia University Of
Virginia. IL; Dartmouth. q
At Princeton. y. J.-Boston, Z; Prince
toy. 4
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
Hts Leg Torn on.

HAHovER. n. H., April H-Archie Fish,
an employe Of the Olcott Falls Paper COM
pany, was caught in belt while putting
it on a pulley, and was carried ten times
arouni the shaft, striking the floor Mt each
revolution. One leg was completely torn
off. Tie cannot survive.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
TWAS THs BEARS DAY.
Partridge Leaves GhieAgo's wheat Pit
u wianer by $500, 900.

CHICAGO, April ~ The scene during
the latter part OF the session Of the board
of trade yesterday was the most exciting
that has been with sssed in many day.
From ~ : cents May wheat dropped by
big jump TO 10 ~ and closed at that
hxu re. his is . SO cents below the close
Saturday nigh The decline was due to
bearish news from various quarters.
From tue ligI point on TO the low figure,
Par ri. .e, ,wh . . .kers sold aggressive ly
illds". makes ;ents "A bushel 10 is supposed,
out y. ais l0,0O)0o9 short line, OF total
gain OF SJ0o,0)J IL is estimated that he
also netted considerable on trades and on
fluctuations. During the final moments
tue excitemsa. was at such pitch that
th. spectator in the galleries shouted
with the Groarrs at every slump In the
market. and the bears went wild over
their success
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
Mohican Meet. with an Acrident

WAsHIsGToN. April ~ The navy de-
partment is Informed that the u. = :.
Mohican recently ran on rock and lost
about ten feet Il her false keel. Tho
MoLican il on her way to Bchring sea. ana
IL was deemed advisable 10 have the work
done cn route in preference to having the
vessel brought back TO san Francisco.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
MOB Is AFTER HI'i.
A vnininoss Wretch BrutaIiy Assaults
and Mut,ia,ss - Lutte Schoolgirl.

COLUMBUS, o.. April IL while 1-year.
old Edna Award was in the water closet
of the North schoolgirl Newark yesterday
afternoon she was assaulted and horribly
mutilated by George Stottsberry. "A former
ball player ia the Newark Baseball club.
The cbild's cries brought the teachers TO
her assistance aud Stottsberry hurriedly
made his escape, but was afterward cap
tured and lodged in the county i,il, which
Is surrounded Ivy an angry mob who
threaten TO lynch the brute.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
"naby Farmers" Out on hail.

Lynn, Mass, April 12.-Ann b. aud
Mary g. Fisher, mother and daughter. who
were arrested for maintaining baby farm
without a license at Saugus, were released
on bail. Judge Berry was of the opinion
that the women were only technically
guilty. and evidently did not intend TO
commit any infraction of the law.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-12
Held for Trial.

BosToN, April l2-John r. Donovan
pleaded guilty to being drunk on Satu-~
day uight in the Chaslestown district
cours yesterday, aud was next charged
with abusive treatment of his father. re-
sultin; in his death, to which he pleaded
not guilty. He was held in $1,000