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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
TELE6RAPHIC SPARKS.

Sudbury, Mass. .is to nave high school.
Seven New York street railways are to
consolidate.
Two Cinnamon were arrested in Boston
for burglary.
Four Of the walsall (Eng) anarchists
were convicted
One thousand cabinet makers and var
nishers are on strike in New York.
Indians of British Columbia are afraid
to assist in the lading of sealing vessels.
1t is stated that two French prelates will
be created cardinals at the next consistory.
Many heavy failures are expected in En-
gland as the outcome of the Durham
strike.
Sixty people are reported killed and hun.
dreds injured by the recent tornado in
Kansas.
Mrs. Welthea Sprague of Duxbury.
Mass, aged lO3 years,5 months and days,
Is dead
A mother and six daughters were ar.
rested at Salmond City, Ida, for holding
up n stage.
The Conservative and Liberal parties in
Saxony have united against the Social
Democrats.
'N. IdNdfu patOSHiui stuOOii pthloru
Springs, Com, ia closed On account OF
scarlet fever.
The Bulgarian government has placed
an order for 10000 Mannlicher rifles and
6I 900 carbines.
There is trouble in East Corbo, Africa,
over interference with the burial customs
Of the natives.
Hon. Hiram Hitchcock OF New York has
resigned from the board OF trustees Of
Dartmouth college.
Revolutionists in Busnos Ayrcs were
overawed by the presence Of troops. and
Quiet reigns In that city.
l-.s a.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Woman is ButChered
by Her Husband.
CLERGYMEN FAIL TO AGREE
On the Question of Saloons News
from All Parts Of New England.

LACoNIA, ~ H., April 5. A cold
blooded murder occurred at Meredith pas
senger station yesterday. The victim was
Drusilla A. Wiggin Of Iakeport and the
murderer, her husband, George T.. Wiggin.
who has worked at both Meredith and
I.akeport, but did not live with his wife.
Both parties had been at I.aconia the past
week, where her application for divorce
was to come up In a few days.
Mrs. Wiggn went to Meredith over
Sunday and her husband went from Lake
port TO Meredith on the morning paper
train and waited mt the depot for her to
arrive. lie was armed with large dagger.
a revolver and knife. and when his wife
appeared, accompanied by her daughter,
about 10 years OF age, he at once attacked
and horribly butchered her The deed
was done with the dagger.
Wiggin, after doing the deed, gave up
the knife and surrendered TO an officer a
few minutes later. lie is about 45 years
OF age, his wife being somewhat younger.
They had five children, but had not lived
together for two years. She claimed he
had threatend at various times to kill her
Wiggin was not Intoxicated at the time Of
the murder and Is not a hard drinking
man, but had an ugly disposition.
When placed in charge OF Jailor Smith
the prisoner was In dazed condition,
which he has exhibited since struck on the
head by n large stone thrown by Frank
Chapman OF Centre Harbor, who was in
the crowd that witnessed the horrible
deed
His mind has seemed wandering, yet he
has not uttered word since he was tele-
graphed by Judge Beckford to make no
further talk about the case. When Judge
Beckford, his counsel, arrived at his bed
side he still refused to say word.
The preliminary hearing was held in the
prisoners room at the hotel, Judge w.
Rollins OF Meredith presiding. Sheriff
Prescott read the complaint, and the mur-
derer was raised in his bed and. in wan
'dering manner listened to the reading.
At its close Judge Rollins asked IL he
was guilty or not guilty OF the charge.
Wiggin did not reply aud Judge Beckford
whispered To him to plead mot guilty"
and upon the second interrogation the
prisoner sail not guilty"
Mrs Wigxin had started for Meredith
early yesterd Y morning to secure evi-
dence against her husband IN the suit for
divorce instituted by him. He took the
same train bat they occupied different
cars, and it is thought neither knew the
other was aboard until IL arrived at Mer.
edith.
After the hearing the prisoner handed
to his counsel about $50 and the key to his
house in Meredith, and requested that his
children be cared for A few years ago the
whole family was at the county farm here
on account OF destitution.
Ii is generally thought Virgins Is in
Al
meditated. Yesterday afternoon the old.
est girl went to Meredith and saw the re-
mains Of her mother, and also visited her
father
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
THE MULE SPINNERS.
The National Association Holding iti
Convention In this City.

The National Association Holding it's
Convention In this City.
The semi-annual convention of the
National Mule Spinners Association OF
America is now being held in Sarsfield
Hall, this city, delegates being present
from spinners associations all over New
England.
The meeting was called to order shortly
after IL o'clock this forenoon by the Pres
ident of the National Association and
the credentials Of the delegates read.
A number Of important matters came
up before the convention.
There will be a mass meeting this eve
ming for the spinners of the State only.
There will be number of good speakers
present, including Senator Robert Howard
OF Fall River; Timothy Barnes OF Taun-
ton, and Samuel Ross of New Bedford.
The local association was organized
January 5, 1891, and now members nearly
200 members.
Resolutions were adopted in favor of an
eight hour law and urging the Legisla-
ture OF this State to pass the nine hour
bill now before il.
The convention will close tomorrow.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
OESPICABLE METHODS.

Streets of Lincoln Strswn with Knownoth-
ing Circulars During the Night.
The Pollardites are..at it again; or some
people of the same calibre.
Some time during last night the streets
Of Lincoln were strewn with circulars
which read as follows:
"see to it voters that Rome does not get
stronger foothoid in this state. Nearly all
the candidates nominated by one of the
political parties are Roman Catholics. Vote
against them. Vote for free press, free
speech and a free land. Vote against Rome
at the coming election"
Many Republicans who saw the circu-
lars today were indignant that their party
held men who would stoop to such despica-
BILE methods.
The circular will cost the Republicans
many French Vote.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
SHOT THROUGH THE LEG.

Onicer Taylor of Central Falls Shoots John
Purcell. the sprintsr.
Shortly before II o'clock last night John
Purcell Of Hedley avenue, the well known
sprinter, was shot through the left leg by
Officer Taylor.
He was unable to GO to the court room
this morning and Judge Goff went to the
station. He was assisted up stairs from
his cell by Officer McCabe and arraigned
on a charge of drunkenness, pleaded
guilty and was fined s2 and costs.
Neither Taylor nor Purcell wanted to
say anything about the affair.
Taylor said: al have nothing to say"
when asked how the shooting occurred
by a TRIBUNE man.
AS far as can be learned from Capt. Gold
smith, Purcell and woman were on Hedley
avenue. The officer told them to go home.
Purcell used insulting language and told
the officer he could not arrest him.
He was then placed under arrest and
started towards the station. The woman
grabbed the officer around the body, rem
dering him almost powerless, and before
he could shake her of, Purcell twisted his
club out of his hand and struck him,
knocking the officer to the sidewalk.
Purcell advanced to strike him again and
Taylor drew his revolver and fired two
shots.
Purcell fell and the womon ran.
Taylor took his prisoner to the station
and DIR. Remington was called, who found
two wounds in the feshy part of the left
Leg just above the knee. He is of the
opinion that both bullets struck Purcell.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
ALBERT TYRRELl KILLED.
He Meets D.nth by Coming In Contact with
III i,'gc ut Central Falls.

Albert TyrrelI, who had been employed
on the "owl" freight for over five years,
met bis death yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock by coming in contact with one of
the bridges at Central Falls. His fellow
brakemen did not learn Of the sad acci-
dent that occurred to Albert until the
train was nearing Valley Pals, when the
train was stopped ana the almost lifeless
body taken into the station. DR.. Garvin
was summoned, but the young man died
i'm a few minutes. Death was caused by
concussion Of the brain. The body was
removed to his parents residence on
Coleman street, thiscity. He was % years
of age and was very popular with all his
associates. Yesterday at o'clock he
called at the store OF McElroy & Mooney
and selected a new suit OF clothes, and
later asked a friend to accompany him
next Sunday on visit to country town.
His funeral will be held tomorrow morn
ing at Q O'Clock.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
AMUSEM
"Lost In New York" at the Gaiety-" Roger
La Honte" at Lothrop's Museum.

"Lost Ia New York" at the Gaiety-"Roger
La Honte" at Lothrop's Museum.
Miles, Cotton and Ryno's excellent
company presented the sensational
drama, "Lost in New York." at the Gaiety
Opera House last night. The play is not
a new one, but il is one OF those dramas that
always draw large audiences, East river
by moonlight, G0,OOO gallons Of real water
i'm tank on the stage, and n steam launch
sailing over and over, met with great sp-
plause. Miss Louise Galloway i'm her
specialties was very pleasing and the
make up OF Gus Pixley as the tramp sur
passed anything ever seen. His famous
whistling OF "that some old time" called
forth many encores. Lost i'm New York"
will be presented throughout the week.
Lothrop's Providence Museum.
AT this popular house this week the
patrons are. given an attraction that is
attractive in evory-respect. "Roger La
Honte" is the play presented and it is put
upon the stage in manner, highly com
plimcntary to the house. Max Freeman,
James X. Keene and Katharine Rober are
in the principal roles and their work is
deserving OF much praise. The other
members OF the company also do good
as happy work.
Providence Opera House.
That jolly comedian, Nat c. Goodwin, is
at this house and that announcement is
enough to convince anyone that it will be
a pleasing week for the patrons. He
opened lost night with "The Nominee"
and the large audience found him as
as ever.
Mr.. Goodwin will read the.election re-
turns from the stage tomorrow night.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
THE FIRST PROSECUTION
Under the Act Forbidding Young Boyt
4 trnding Thoaters.

Under the Act Forbijding Young Boyt
Atrnding Thoaters.
WORCESTER. Mass, April s. -Superin
tendent BURGESS Of the Boys club has
made complaint to the city marshal, under
chapter 446 of the acts and resolves OF
1887, that Lothrop's Opera House In this
city was admitting children under l3 year,
Of age To its entertainments.
City Marshal Washburn swore out Q
warrant, which was served on Walter b.
Smith, DIR. Lothrops agent in this city.
This is said to be the first prosecution
ever made under this statute. and will be q
test case, and IL the prosecution Is success
ful, other theatrical managers will be ar'
rested
Mr.. Burgess served notice at the local
theaters several days ago that he should
take steps To enforce the law, but no at
tention was paid to him. A few days ago
he caused several newsdealers To be
arrested for exposing copies of The Police
Gazette where boys could see them
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05

devoted his entir leife to the amelioration
OF the polii ical condition OF the foreign
born citizens and the furthering OF the
interests Of the working classes.
At the same time he has worked for the
interests ofIths city and its taxpayers by
standing as bulwark against all forms of
monopoly whi,h T., "a manipulate the
legislation OF either the city or State to
suit their own ends
All fair minded people who will look
over the tickets will have no hesitation
in deciding to vote for progress and the
Democratic candidates.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
CONCERNING LIQUOR.
Two Brockton Ciergymen Take Decid-
edIy Opposite Views on tho OuestIon.


edIy Opposite Views ON the Question.
BRoCRToN, April Rev. N. Il. Thomp-
soD, pastor Of the South Congregational
church, said in his sermon Sunday:
The current report 10 that liquor is sold In
large quantities in our city. IL were TO ash
all In the audience TO hold mp their hands who
KIN, W or have suspicion where liquor is sol
In Campbello and Brockton, although we
boast OF being a no-license town, there would
be few pews indeed where there would not be
an uplifted hand. The press itself would not
be excused in the counting. for In the late
issues read that there will always he liquor
sold more or less in q manufacturing city Of
this size. Why should this be true when we
have an intelligent press and an energetic
Christian pubiic1
While Rev. Mr.. Thompson was preach
ing this sermon, a few blocks distant,
Rev. John Oldham, the pastor OF the Gen.
trail Methodist church, was giving another
discourse, In which he said:
would not be true 10 my own convictions II
I did not bear testimony 10 the fa1 that
Brockton IL q slaw-abiding city. free from the
curse Of rum and many Of its accessories. IL
will bear favorable comps rison In this re-
spect with any cit of its size, and wherever
I may GO. IL will be my pleasure to hold MP
Brockton as n model city, where the prohib-
itory law is a. strictly enforced a. any Law on
the statute books. One of the charms Of Q
pastorste In Rrockton IL the absence Of
saloons
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05

that the democratic party In tue sou'"
and west would not submit Ia IT, Unless
the platform embodies n clear and unequiv-
S~a, presentation OF the silver question
together with the tariff, making the latte,
subordinate in the coming contest, tn,
free coinage wing Of the party will refuse
to support the candidate whoever he may
be. and will call another convention and
put q third ticket in the field, making the
free coinage OF silvey the cardinal feature
OF the platform. by such q course they
believe they can carry majority of the
southern sta e. and all OF the silver states
IN the west
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
JOSEPH ]. MANNING.

He is the Democratic Candidate for Mem
ber of the school Committee.
The Democratic party of this city has
nominated remarkably strong General
Assembly ticket.
However, the voters should not forget
that there is a vacancy on the School
Board to All, and that the Democratic
candidate is Joseph J. Manning.
Mr.. Manning was born In this city and
is In his thirtieth year. He attended the
public schools here and then went to st.
Laurent college.
He is an excellent English, Greek and
Latin scholar, level headed, honest and
honorable young man ana worthy Of any
position for which he may be selected.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
DEATH OF PARDON JENKS.
He Was a Familiar Figure and His Ances-
tors Were Old Settlers Here.

He Was a Familiar Figure and His Ances-
tors Were Old Settlers Here.
Pardon jerks, who was well and favora-
bly, known throughout the city, died quite
suddenly last evening shortly before o
o'clock. He had not been well since the
death OF his wife a few,months ago, which
was quite unexpected, and it is said that
the immediate cause of his death was a
stroke Of paralysis.
He was 4S years .of age,' and leaves one
daughter. He was one ofthe heirs to the
jerks estate.
He was familiar figure on the rocks to
people passing over the Main street bridge
where he used to spend many hours fish
ing.
He was member OF the General Assem-
bly, at one time, having been elected by
the Democrats in 1885 and served credit
ably in at.body.
His ancestors were among the first set
tiers.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND.

The Audience Breaks Forth atithe Mention
of the Name.
At the Republican rally in Music Hall
last evening the principal speaker was ex-
Speaker Reed. He dealt principally in
generalities and the general opinion was
that he lost votes for his party.
Once he mentioned The name OF Cleve-
land, and once was enough for him. The
cheering was greater than the applause
given by the Republicans.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
A VERMONT LIQUOR CASE
Decided Against n Dealer In the United
States Supreme Court.

Decided Against n Dealer In the United
States Supreme Court.
WARRINGTON, April 5-John O'Neil.
formerly liquor dealer at Whitehall, N.
Y, used to send by express jugs contain
ing liquor to customers in the town OF
Rutland, VT, and vicinity. He was in
dicted for violating the law Of Vermont,
forbidding unlicensed sale OF intoxicants,
and was convicted OF 457 offenses against
the law and fines were rolled up to the
amount of s9l40 and costs.
The number OF offences was subsequently
reduced to 3O7 and the amount Of fines to
<Gl40 IL was adjudged that O'Neil should
remain imprisoned three days for each
dollar of fines or costs unpaid O'Neil
appealed the case from the trial court, but
final judgment was given against him by
the supreme court OF Vermont in Febru
ary. 1886 O'Neil appealed to the United
States supreme court. Ex-senator Gar
land represented O'Neil and ex-senator
Edmunds his native state.
The main question at issue was whether
or not the act of the state in arresting the
seller Of the liquor was in violation OF the
interstate commerce clause Of the federal
constitution. Tue United States supreme
court decided against O'Neil and dismissed
the writ Of error holding that the sale took
place in Rutland. VT, and not in White
hall, y. ", aud that therefore there was
no federal question involved Of violation
OF the interstate commerce clause Of the
constitution. Justices Field and Harland
dissented
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
EdgerIy Doesn't want IL.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 5.-Colonel
M. V. b. Edgerly Of this city, who has
been talked about as one Of the delegates
at-large to the Democratic national con
vention, has announced that he will not
allow his name To go before the state con
vention IA a candidate for the position.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
clEvELANo's SPEECH
PIeases the Tarin Reformers but Not the
Free silver Men.


Free silver Men.
WAsHISGTON. April 5.-The speech of ex.
President Cleveland Mt Providence Satur-
day night was read here by the politicians
on both sides with greet interest His i'm
mediate followers are very much pleased
with his utterances. as he devoted all Of
his remarks to the revision q the tariff
and TO Democratic platitudes. Having
made no allusion TO the silver question
shows conclusively, they claim, that in the
event Of his nomination he intends TO
make tariff the leading issue In the coming
national campaign.
The free silver wing Of the Democratic
party. however, are not pleased with his
evasion Of that issue. They assert that n
he expects 10 run on such n platform he
and his friends will find themselves very
much disappointed. Should an attempt
he made at the Chicago convention 70 side
track the silver question. they would find
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
HE'S A HIGH ROLLER.

Ex-A,derman Tiepke Living In High style
at the Narragansett.
Great is Doodle.
Ex-Alderman Tiepke is evidently get
ting his share OF it.
He and his wife are living at the Nara
gansett in Providence and managing the
State campaign.
All the leaders are laughing at him.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Corbett Was There.

PROVIDENCE, April 5.-At the Metro
pole last evening Jerry Sullivan ol
Worcester and Eddie Burke Of this city
spared ten rounds TO draw before SOC
spectators. Corbett Of California and Jim
DALEY Of Philadelphia gave splendid ex-
hibition Of boxing. and at the conclusion
Corbett expressed confidence In his ability
tn beat Sullivan
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
A Change at wesleyan.

WLBRAuAM. Mass, April T. The resig
nation Of Rev. DIR. G. NJ. Steele, principal
Of Wesleyan academy, has been accepted
by the trustees, to take effect at the close
Of this year. Rev. w. r. Newhall, pastor
Of the State Street Methodist church in
Springfield, was elected his successor.
Rev. Mr.. Newhall graduated at the acad
emy and Wesleyan university, taught
school at Greenwich academy four years
and while pastor at Auburnd ale taught a,
Iaselle seminary
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05

HARTFORD. April 5.-After u lively con-
test William Waldo Hyde, Dem, was
elected mayor by 4601 to 1898 for Henry c.
Dwight, Rep. The total vote is about 1900
greater than two years ago At that time
Mr.. Dwight was elected by l05 majority.
The Republicans have IL councilmen and
the Democrats 20, a gain OF . Republicans.
The board Of aldermen stands IL Demo
Gratis To 3 Republicans
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Bell L. Again Missing.

HUDSON, Mass, A2ril 5.-The fire bell,
welcomed back Thursday night 80 joyfully,
after seventeen years abduction, has dis
appeared again, as n result Of the fire
engineers opposing the building Of n
tower on the Independent hose company's
building
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Beyond EearthIy Suffering.

MAIDEN. Mass. April 5.-Mrs. Char
lotte Titcomb who was found in starv.
ing condition recently at her home on
Forest street, with nothing In the hous.
but a few raw beans. died in the aims
house last night. Her condition was such
when she was first discovered that recov
cry was impossible.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Long Lost Son Returns

MIDDLRTowN, Conn, April 5.-Edwnrd
Dimock went away from this place thirty
two years ago, and has long been supposed
to be dead. Yesterday he returned to his
old home from California, where he has
been prospecting many years. His aged
mother answered his knosk at the door
and was overcome with joy at the return
OF her son. His father is dead
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Liquor Question In FAN River.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April 5.-The com
bination in the board Of aldermen asserted
itself on the liquor question in Fall River
last night, by ordering an adjournment
until Friday, when the liquor licenses will
De granted. This action was taken through
fear that the Legislature would pass bill
putting absolute power for the appoint
ment Of a liquor commission In the hands
of the mayors OF cities
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Calais Repub,Icans win.

CALAIS, Me, April 5.-The city election
was quiet and an average vote was cast
Some little dissatisfaction over the dis
tribution Of patronage in the mill town
wards caused largely increas ed prohibi
tion vote. The Republicans elected their
entire ticket In every ward.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
To Improve tho Army.

WASHINGTON. April 8. senator Proctor
introduced bill in the senate similar in
purport to the measure introduced In the
house by Mr.. Cutting TO promote the
efficiency of the militia OF the country and
making an appropriation OF about sGOO,OOO
for that purnosa
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Democrats Lose a Friend.

CLINTON, Mass, April 5.-Joseph A.
Howe, one OF the prominent Democrats OF
Clinton, died Of heart disease lie was a
member of the legislature for three years
He has held nearly every Office in the gift
Of the town. In his business days he was
a builder He was bachelor and was n
years old
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Charged with IncendIarIsm.

SPRTSGFIELD, Mass, April s. - There
were three small fires on the premises OF
Fred r. Moseley at westneld Sunday
night and yesterday, and Jennie Murphy,
q domestic, employed by the family, has
been arrested, charged with incendiarfsm.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-04-05
Victim MAY Die.

NEW HAVEN, April 5.-Philip McDer.
mott, aged ~, was seriously, perhaps
fatally stabbed in the neck by Thomas w.
Blount, colored about midnight The men
had been TO the theatre aud on their way
home quarrelled. Blount is under arrest.