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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
A MURDEROUS TRAMP.
A Palmer Citizen the viC-
tim of an Assault.
MANS INJURIES SERIOUS.
The Assailant Fired at and Wounded,
But Managed to Make His Escape.

PALMER, Mass. July 20.-A cowardly
and brutal assault, that may result in the
death Of one of Palmer's wealthiest and
most prominent citizens, was made yester-
day afternoon on w. S. Lawrence at a
farm about n mile and half from the viii
lage. Mr.. Lawrence had recently pur-
chased the farm and was calling on q
nsighbor, when n tramp appeared and
Asked For Work.
Mr.. Lawrence said he could give him a
Job unloading hay In his barn and would
20 and show him where to put IL.
While giving the fellow directions he
was sud enly trncl on the back OF the
head with a Stone In the hand OF the
tramp and n.a ly kr ocked down. He
recovered his equilibrium. only to re-
ceive fearful blow In the mouth, fol-
lowed by another on the left eye. and more
on top Of the head. He ran for the house.
Followed by His Assailant.
A young man at the house ran out with
a shotgun and fired at the tramp, wound
ing him I'm the leg. An alarm was at once
given and the neighbors turned out in
pursuit of the fellow, who had taken to
the woods. The fire bells were rung and a
large company joined in the chase, but SO
far the fellow has eluded his pursuers
He Is described as a mulatto, about 40
years old. Mr. Lawrence's wounds are
considered dangerous.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
VALLEY FALLS.

The committee appointed by the Cum
berland taxpayers in town meeting on the
second Monday In June last to select a
site for new town house met for organ
ixation at the Town Clerks Office yester-
day afternoon. All the members were
present. Hon. James Z. Dexter called the
meeting to order and Town Clerk Clark
read the vote creating the committee and
defining its powers and duties.
Organization was then effected by the
choice Of Hon. James Q. Dexter as chair
man, Col. John f. Clarke as clerk and
John II. Barnwell, Esq, as treasurer. The
business for which the committee had
been formed was thoroughly discussed
and II was decided that the lot to be pur.
chased must contain at least II, 900 square
feet.
Persons having land to sell which they
consider would be suitable for q Town
House site will do the committee favor
and possibly effect sale by giving the
committee notice through either of It's
officers OF the location, size and price of
the property they have to offer.
A member of the committee told the
AhinoNh iou ionh cNchtuk ttnht nO COu-
sideration but the public welfare would
enter into the deliberations of the COM
mittee, and that the selection of a site
would be determined upon only after the
most careful examination of every fact
bearing on the case had been made.
Rev. Father Cassidy has received the
hrst lot Of badge buttons for the League
of the Cross members. The badges were
designed by the reverend gentleman and
| OF Providence. They are about the size
| OF the q. A. r. button and are made of
enamel and gold. In the center of the
Inner circle of white enamel Is a Roman
cross of red enamel and this is surrounded
by the name OF the organization In raised
letters. The outer circie Is of solid gold.
The badges are unique and tasteful and
Will prove very acceptable to the cold
water advocates who will wear them.
John e. Barry, who has been In Phila-
delphis for a few days, returned home
last evening.
Miss Amy G. Marvel of Coventry h
spending a brief vacation with friends
here.
Albert p. skenyon of Wanskuck, while
crossing John street bridge on a safety
bicycle late last night, took header and
had his bead and face badly cut. His
wounds were dressed In q house near by,
after which he mounted his wheel again
and started for home.
The cottage now In process of construc-
tion for Edward F. Curry, the we'll
known marketman, will when completed
be one OF the finest dwellings In the town.
The funeral of Mrs. Convery took place
this morning from st. Patrick's Church
att O'Clock. Interment was at st. Pat
rick's cemetery.
The choir OF st. Patrick's Church went
to Newport yesterday and had a very
pleasant day.
Doctors report that scarlet fever is
prevalent through Lonsdale.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
New England Briefs.

A receiver has been appointed for the
United Order of Equity.
The damage by Tue sday's storm In c. n
iecticut Is estimated at 100000.
Benjamin Cohen, aged IA years, was run
over and killed by an electric car at Bos-
ton.
A bad eight wreck occurred on the
Boston and Albany road, near Ashland,
Mass.
Signal Observer 4. p Jones of Portland,
Me-, has dismantled the signal station on
Green mountain.
The Vermont drouth has resulted in
serious damage to the hay, wheat and
vegetable crops.
Officers OF the schooner Annie and Mil.
lard are on trial at Portland. Me, for al
legged cruelty To their crew.
Low water on the Androscoggin has
hung up milliops Of feet Of lumber and
thousands Of cords Of pulp wood.
Mrs. Sarah A. Freeman fell down stairs
at her home in Portsmouth. N. H., and
sustained injuries which caused her death.
The Bri1hti e industrial school at
Holyoke, Mass. was dedicated, and tie
white veil conferred ON ~ young women.
Frank Brayor, on" of spare gang work
ing on the Boston and Lowell railroad,
was struck by milk train bound south
at South Nashua, n. H.. and killed.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
THE GIRL NOT FOUND.
Central House Raided by
The Police Today.
No ARRESTS WERE MADE.
Chief Perry and Posse Were After q
wayward Daughter.

This morning the Central House, well
known resort on Main street, said to be
kept by Henry NORM, was raided by the
police, but nothing contraband was
found.
Yesterday Chief Perry was called on by
a woman whose daughter is missing. She
had been told the girl was at the Gen.
trai House and wanted the chief to get
her. This same girl the chief
once before took out of O.
house OF unsavory reputation at woon-
socket and brought her to her home to
this city.
The chief resolved to raid the Central
House and bring the girl home II she was
found there.
About 10 o'clock the "hurry- up" was
ordered and Chief Perry accompanied by
Detective Haberlin, Roundsman Sweet
and Officer Rockford were driven to
the place. A careful search was
made OF the house, barn, sheds
and all other buildings, but no
liquors were found. There were some
girls there eating breakfast, but the one
the chief was In search of could not be
found.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
LOCAL LIN ES.

City Clerk Sibley was In town today.
John Erickson and Annie Carlson have
filed marriage intentions.
James Kelley, the well known marble
and granite worker of Attleboro, was In
town today.
officer Charles f. Hill was taken over
on Water street by Officer Smith last eve-
ming to "break him in"
Rev. Father Conley, who has been vis-
iting his parents In Valley Falls, will
leave tonight for New Jersey.
William +. O'Brien OF South Bend
street, brother OF Officer O'Brien, is spend
ing his honeymoon at Newport. lie mar
ried Boston lady.
BY It's low rate excursions to Canada,
the Boston Il Maine Railroad gives the
people of this city and OF the surrounding
towns an excellent opportunity to visit
the beautiful city OF Montreal and historic
old One bee. One of these excursions left
this city today.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Ions SDALE.

One OF the funniest things of the season
is the prominence given certain police
man here BY Pawtucket paper in con.
nection with the arrest for nom payment
OF board OF one Martin Pollard recently.
From the little facts that could be ex-
tractedlfrom the columns of gush, printed
to bolster up the failing official fortunes
of the great and only Howler q. Pollard,
and from other sources, 1t has been ascer-
tained that Martin Pollard Is a common,
everyday boarding house best.
To read the "WiId West" stories pub
lished by the paper I'm question
touching the allayed doings OF
this disreputable fellow one might
suppose that he was a close second to
the James boys In dark and terrible deeds.
Visions Of cruel murders and bold rob-
berries are called into being by the vivid
recitals of what this desperate hash thief
might have done. Pollard (Martin) might
have killed President or King, but he
didn't. He might have robbed a church
or a bank, but he didn't. He might have
worn brace OF revolvers, every chamber
loaded, carried bowie knife between his
teeth, a chunk of dynamite In his hat and
had cannon strapped to his back and a
repeating rifle slung over his shoulder,
but he didn't.
He simply stole beefsteaks, chickens,
ham and eggs, Holsters, CLAIMS, ETC., all
cooked, that is, he converted them to his
own use without paying for them. He also
occasionally helped himself to a tooth
pick, took a rub OF scented soap, laved
himself with water charged for at the
rate of five dollars per faucet per annum,
straig his tawny mustsohe with
with the common comb and FURNISHED
his brassy cheek with the emocratic
towel. He was not bold, bad man, but
low down sneaking one, and very little
credit Is attached to his arrest. Let us have
peace; we have had enough of the two
Poliards.
The semi-annual meeting Of the Lons-
dale Flute and Drum Band was held last
night. The reports Of the various officers
showed the band to be In excellent condi-
tion. Michael Kelley, a fine flute player,
who came to this country from Oldham,
England, was admitted to membership.
Mr.. Kelley, although hailing from Eng
land, is an ardent Irish Home Ruler and
WAS secretary OF fiourishing branch of
the Irish National League In Oldham.
Mrs. Fred Rothwell, wife of the W -
known Pawtucket barber, lies seriously
Ill. She was formerly Miss Midgely
and resided with her parents here.
The Gospel wagon of the Baptist mis-
dale avenue and School street last even
ing. Rev. J. b. Marsh of Pawtucket con-
Quoted the service which consisted OF
singing, scriptural reading and an address
by Mr.. Marsh,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Pleasant Birthday Party.

Miss Mabel Godfrey observed the ami
versary OF her birth In a very pleasant
manner at her home corner of Garden and
Randall streets last evening. A large
number of her friends were present to
wish the young lady "many happy re-
turns of the day." The lawn was prettily
decorated and the merry party enjoyed
themselves there or in the house as they
preferred. Vocal and instrumental music
was rendered In an excellent manner by
Miss Godfrey, who is an expert pianist,
and members Of the party. An elegant
repast was served during the evening.
Among the many presents received by
the young lady was a beautiful gold
watch which will always remind her Of
her birthday of 1893.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
HON E AGAIN.
The President Arrives at Gray Gables Much
Improved In Health.

BUzZARD's BAY, Mass. July 20-E. G.
Benedict's steam yacht Oneida, having on
board President Cleveland. Dr. Bryant
and the owner, dropped anchor off Monu-
ment Neck yesterday afternoon. The party
has been cruising since Monday along
Long Island and Narragansett bay and in
the meantime doing more or less fishing
A call at Gray Gables found the presi-
dent on the veraDda. He expressed him
self as having had most enjoyable cruise.
In speaking of his physical condition he
said that he was in splendid health and
the rheumatic trouble had entirely disap-
peared, for which he was truly thankful.
He could not give any definite time when
be would be likely to return to Washing
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

The drought in western Texas has been
broken.
Hostilities are to be renewed in Hon
duras
The Illinois Central IL said to have &C
quired the Pacific short line.
A movement is under way TO oust - In
surance companies out Of Nebraska.
All the Indians enlisted at Fort Reno
kave been dismissed from the service.
j. Sterling Morton, secretary Of agri
culture, predicts abundant harvests.
Charles Miller fatally shot q Mattoon
Qlls.) girl, who refused him, and then
killed himself.
Slosson, the billiardist. IL at Lake PLACID.
N. Y, arranging for a tournament to ts o
place there In August
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Rome Broke.

Within the last two days the ropes on
the giant derrick In use at the site of the
new Conant block have broken twice.
The FIRST time II was the rope that holds
the boom and that heavy piece of timber
crashed down through the board fence
within three or four feet of where
crowd of men were standing. Yesterday
afternoon another rope broke, but no one
was injured.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
THE PENSION BUREAU.
What a Washington At.
torney Has to Say.
FEW PENSIONS GRANTED.


WASHINGTON, July 20-A prominent
attorney Of this city who is very familiar
with pension methods says that, II the
pension Office is to continue its work OF
nullifying the law, which, for the sake Of
euphony, is called ''purging the lists"
there will not be force enough In the pen
sion bureau to do the clerical work necas-
sary to stop the payment Of pensions which
have already been adjudicated.
Said this gentleman, There have not
actually been granted by the pension Office
more than 1000 original invalid pensions
since the administration was inaugurated.
There have been more than that issued,
but they have consisted mainly of the
Accommodations OF the Work
which was passed upon by the last admin
istration and which the present admins
tration has simply signed"
A prominent official of the interior de-
partment says that the comments upon
the notification Of the pension laws which
have been directed against Secretary
Hoke Smith and Assistant Secretary
Sims are not altogether well founded, so
far as the origin of the notification order
Is concerned.
''That order," says the gentleman.
'while 1t meets, undoubtedly, with the
entire approval of Secretary Smith and
Assistant Secretary Sims OF Mississippi
originated, In point of fact, with Assistant
Secretary Reynolds of Pennsylvania, one
Of Mr. Harrity's henchmen, and with
Commissioner of Pensions Lochren him
self
1T has generally been claimed that Com
missioner Lochren is allowing himself to
be used merely as a figurenead, and that
he is doing that which he has been told to
do by his superiors and permitting his
name as a gallant soldier to be used
merely as head Of bureau, the operations
Of which are to be
Conducted Entirely by Others.
Zone Of the latest old pensioners TO be
dropped from the rolls until he shall prove
that he is not able to work is very old
soldier of Pittsburg, who was twice shot
through the body during the war, who is
now rapidly approaching his roth year, and
who has nothing whatever with which TO
support himself except the pension pit
tance Of which the administration has Just
deprived him"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
DISTRICT COURT.
yssss III. Howes Gets on with . Light Fine
Thia Morning.

Jesso III. Howes Gets on with Light Fine
This Morning.
This morning. before Judge Shove In the
District Court three persons were fined y
and costs.
Henry Winburg and Edward Allensop,
who were arrested by Officer MSCusker
yesterday afternoon while fighting on
Division street bridge, were fined " and
costs each for reveling.
Jesse II. Howes was fined rs and costs
for assault on Charles B. Meadowcroft.
Howes pleaded guilty yesterday and
Judge Shove continued the case for
sentence to hear DIR. French's testimony
In regard to the lads injuries. The boy
In all right.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
OfInterest to Athletes,

James Robinson. the athletic trainer nj
Princeton College, Princeton, j., SAYS:
81 nave found IL imperative TO have sure
bruises, strains. sprains, colds, rheumatism,
etc, shortly aftef entering upon my pro.
fession. j discovered such a remedy In All.
cocks Porous Plasters Itried other plasters,
but found them too harsh and irritating.
Alcock's Porous Plasters give almost IN
Simultaneous relief, and their Strengthening
power fs remarkable. In cases OF weak back
put two plasters on the small OF the back
and IN short time you will be capable OF
quite severe exercise. In "sprint," and eds
tendons In the legs and feet sometimes
weaken. This can Invariably be relieved by
cutting the plaster In narrow strips, so as To
affected."
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Mnterialism Against wit.

Some things Of course in the French
display-especially Of pottery and
bronzes-are purely decorative, and some
Of the visitors of course are destitute Of
taste. The consequence is that occasion
ally person will come along who will
gaze at objects Of transcendent artistic
merit with no feeling but one Of mystery
and curiosity. so it happened the other
day, when a simple minded woman
stopped for awhile In front Of one of a
pair Of vases feet high, tho price Of
which Is 5000.
She gazed at IL attentively for few
moments and then said dryly 10 M. Me
laile, who stood by. "Pray, what is that
forT
The Frencbman took her measure at q
glance and replied with elaborate polite
ne4ss, THAT Is intended to boil eggs ia,
madam. Chicago Tribune.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Died at Camp Meetinu,

Mary e. Cooper, daughter OF Benjamin
z. Cooper OF i21 Bacon street, Providence,
dropped dead at the Hebron camp grounds
Yesterday. The deceased with her mother
was attending the Methodist meeting at
that place. Yesterday the young woman,
who is but ls years old, appeared to be
enjoying her usual health, when she was
suddenly taken Ill and died almost in
stantly. Medical Examiner =. 8. Holden
Of Attleboro was called, and after viewing
the remains came to the conclusion that
death was due to heart disease.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
American Mechanics.

The second annual excursion of the
Order of United American Mechanics
took place today to Crescent Park. At
the Park shore dinners, the wild west
show, q challenge game of base ball be.
tween the Lincoln and Columbia Coun-
oils, band concerts and variety OF othe
amusements were the order OF the day.
Steamers Mount Hope and Richard Bor-
den conveyed the members and their
families to and from the Park.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
lndIunant American farmera

SARANAc LAKE, N. Y, July 20--The
dam being built by the Canadians In the
st. Lawrence river opposite Frazier's
landing Is causing the overflow Of thou
sands Of acres Of crops on the American
side OF the river. The farmers are becom-
ing desperate. They have appealed to the
state department at Washington. but no
action has been taken. The farmers say
they will resort to force, unless the gov
eminent comes to their assistance.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
DEATH RECORD.

Hon. John Hancock, once n member Of
congress from Texas, is dead.
George Frederick Parsons, for 10 years
an editorial writer on the New York
Tribune, Is dead.
Henry Dennis Of Rockport, Mass, one
Of the most prominent citizens of Cape
Ann, Is dead, aged ca years.
Rev. John Allison, one Of the best
known Presbyterian preachers in the
country, died at Minneapolis.
Joseph Hutchins Cotton, the ex-map
publisher. died from apoplexy at Brook
lyn. In the 94th year Of his age.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
sosToN VS.. Kew YORK.
The Bssi.saisrs Win In the Morning and Loss
In the Afternoon


NEW YonK, July So-German won't
pitch again in hurry. Not against the
Bostons anyway He tossed slow and
swift ones, alternately. and the Bostons
found him bothersome. But only for
three innings Then there came a change.
Captain Nash's men got on to his little
scheme. and the poor little fellow is down
cast The Bostons took revenge on him
for the indignities suffered In the other
two games.
New York. .........i 0 0I 02 Ia
Earned runs Boston 4; New York, 1. Base
hits-Boston, IL New York, L. Errors-Bos-
ton, 1: New York, 2. First base on errors
Boston: 3; New York, 2. First base on balls
on Gastright, I; of German. Q. Struck out
By Gastright, 1; by German, B. Three-base
hits-Nash, Ward. Two-base hits - Lowe,
Duffy, Nash. Gastright (2) Tiernan, Burke,
Fuller. Sacrifice hits-Long. Tucker, Carroll
cs), Ticrnan. Davis, Connor, Burke. Stolen
bases Lowe, Duffy, Mccarthy, Nash, Tucker.
Stafford, Wilson. Double plays-Tucker and
Long; Gastright and Long; Lowe and Long.
Umpire-Gaffney.
Harry Staley was mace the object Of
New York's anger In the second game. He
wore an agonizing look. And to make
matters worse Long could't seem to con-
meet with some of the easy chances for outs
Second Game.
SsS Boston. Work. .."..S sGstS 81
Earned runs-New York, 4; Boston, l. Base
hits-New York, 10; Boston, 8. Errors-New
York, 4; Boston, 4. First base on errors-New
York, 3; Boston. 8. First base ON balls - on
Baldwin, 4; of Staley. 4. Struck out-By
BALDWIN. 3; by Staley, g. Home run-Connor.
Three-base hit-Davls. Two-base hits-Iisr-
nan, Staley. Sacrifice hits-Tiernan, Kelly,
Burke, Fuller, Baldwin. Long, Duffy, Bennett,
Stolen bases-Stafford, Ward, Davis "a, Kelly.
Double plays-Ward, Fuller and Connor; Davis
and Connor. Umpre-Gaffney.
Other Games.
At Baltimore:
BS1tiISre BsooElSn':. :.:.:Gi o-Rs
Base hits-Baltimore, "a; Brooklyn, Err
rors-Baltimore, z; Brooklyn, g. Batteries
Crane and Kinslow: Hawk AMI CLARK.
At Washington:
RMn.ifds,pais. MssSlsssan.. SsS % "a
Base hits Philadelphia, 10; Washipgton, 7.
Errors-Philadelphia, !; washington.S Bat
teries-Weyhing and Clark; Esper and Farrell.
AT Cleveland:
cisSsla5sS. cpiissssla5si .::..6 s-S ss
Base hits-Pttsburg, l0 Cleveland, IL Err
rors-Cleveland, L. Batteries - Killsn and
Stanzel; Clarkson and O'Connor.
AT Cincinnati:
Louisville .......... o. o 3 p 9
Cincinnati. .......... o 3 2 o D l.
Base hits - Louisville, IL; Cincinnati, IA.
Errors-Louisville, !; Cincinnati 3. Batteries
Stratton and Grim; King and Vaughan.
New England League.
At Decentralization, IA; Boston Reds, q
At Brockton-Portlapd, 8; Brockton, g.
At Dover Fall River, 8; Dover, l.
Eastern League Games.
At idence-Binghamton, IL; Provi-
dence, 10.
At Springfield Wilkesbarre, 20; Spring.
field, IL.
At Albany-Buffalo. Q; Albany
At Troy-Troy, IL; Erie, l.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Wamsutta House Robbed.

Sometime Tuesday noon thief entered
the Wamsutta Hotel at North Attleboro
and abstracted considerable money from
one Of the money drawers. He escaped
and left the town by an Old Colony train
for this city. The police have been asked
to capture the thief II possible.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20

Miss Maggie Gillispie, cashier at the
Standard Boot and Shoe Store, is spend
ing her vacation In Newburyport, Mass.
Miss Rosella O'Brine of North Easten,
Mass, is visiting friends in Valley Falls.
John Mooney, who has been Visiting
friends In this city the past two weeks,
has returned to his home In Arctic.
James keenan, and family and M. Nc
Quade Of this city are stopping at the
Bullock's Point avenue hotel.
Rev. Father McQuirk OF New Britain,
Conn.,, has been visiting friends in this
city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
Corbet Must Go.

CHICAGO. July 90 Judge Connell has
refused to grant an injunction restraining
the exposition authorities from removing
Corbett from Midway plaisance. The con-
tract between Corbett and the exposition
gives the latter the power to remove any
show from the plaisance which it may
deem Objectionable. This, the judge said,
left him no discretion in the matter. This
settles the matter, and Corbett will have
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-20
A Saliar PREACHER.

NYAcK, N. Y, July 20-Rev. w. Pope
was installed pastor of the German Pres
byterian church here yesterday. He was
once sailor. In a storm at sea, when
death threatened, he saw over his berth
the inscription II am the resurrection and
the life," and became converted. He left
the sea and studied for the ministry.