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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
WAS A HIGH ROLLER.
Charles Boswell Wanted
by Many BOStonians.
HE SWlNDLED HIS FRIENDS.
Drinking and Gambling We're Mainly
Responsible For His Downfall.

Boston, April so-Ths Globe this
morning says: Until recently man
was In this city who not only made good
living by legitimate means, but lived on
the fat Of the land with funds obtained by
check swindling. This mans name Is
William Boswell Many very prominent
citizens of Boston would like to
know of his present wherea bouts.
Boswell has led twofold life for years.
When he applied himself to his profession
as lawyer and attended strictly to busi-
ness, he was considered as possessing un-
usual ability and capacity.
Legal matters which were entrusted to
him were admirably handled. BY this
fact and by his captivating personality
he won many friends who were willing To
stand by him in an hour OF need, and
found themselves
Basely Deceived.
At intervals Boswell would on go a pro-
tracted spree, during which his ruling
passion appears to have been gambling.
He would take a few drinks and then
start for a gaming table. 1t Is said he
lost a great deal OF money. Sometimes
he would win, and then spend q great
deal Of money very freely making friends
at every turn. who considered him jolly
good fellow.
When he lost he would borrow funds
wherever he could, and when these places
were sucked dry he resorted to the bogus
check plan, in which he was exceedingly
adroit. Unlike some men of this charac-
ter, who prefer to work stranger rather
than a friend. Boswell Vas thoroughly
INSCRIPTIONS, for generally his best
friends were the first TO whom he would
60.
Though his friends and relatives came
to his assistance time and again. he con-
tinued from bad TO worse, until now he Is
an outcast from society and
A Fugitive From Justice.
The history of Boswell's career In Bos.
ton and its vicinity Is an interesting one.
Though warrants have been ousHfor his
arrest since the latter part of January, he
remained in this city for full month af-
terward, and, under the very eyes of the
police, succeeded in cashing long list Of
checks, which were returned protested.
AT one time he was In custody under a
charge OF debt. Prevailing upon a hotel
manager to go on his bond he was re-
leased, and within few hours he left the
city. His bondsmaD was left In the lurch.
The Globe gives long list of people
who are alleged to have been swindled by
Boswell, and says there is no telling how
many people beside those mentioned have
been his victims. The reluctance to talk
on the part of many who have known
him since he arrived leads to the impres.
sion that there are several other victims.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Robbery the Probable Moiiya.

DANvERs, Mass, April SO.-An incen-
diary has succeeded in burning the Le-
favour homestead. While the fire was
in progress, an elderly lady in house
a mile away heard an intruder in her
kitchen. He was heard to leave the house
hurriedly. and the kitchen was found
to be in flames, but was extinguished be-
fore great damage was done. Burglary IL
assigned az the reason for setting the
fires. In the first instance the house,
barn and shed, together with their con-
tents. were destrovsd
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30

Higgins Brothers.
Old Cutter whiskie
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Oregon tramps sv,zeu train.
Lawyer Montgomery Gibbs was MUIR
dered in Buffalo
Government forces are occupying all
southern Brazilian ports.
The electric railway on Gettysburg
battlefield must be removed.
Rescued Brazilians were received en-
Enthusiastically at MonteyIdeo.
The southern industrial congress is to
Assem- bic at Augusta, Ga, May 80.
A bishops convocation at Canterbury
protested against disestablishment in
Wales
A severe wind and rain storm did mucn
damage at Mansfield, o., and in surround
Ing towns.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lothrop's Grand Opera Pouse

The appearance here of Miss Ethel
Tucker tonight In the play OF "Queena"
at Lothrop's Opera House will undoubt-
edly prove quite an event to the patrons
OF that attractive place OF amusement
Miss Tucker is an emotional actress of
great talent and a hard worker who leaves
no chance for improvement uDstudied.
The play is a beautiful society drama and
the role of Queena is admirably fitted to
bring out her abilities. In II she has ap-
pesred as o star In all of the leading thea
tres in the country and the newspaper
comments upon her work have been of a
complimentary character. She will have
admirable support.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
VALLEY FALLS.

The mems mission at st. Patrick's
Church opened last evening.
Miss Margaret Reilly ,lwidow Of Michael
Reilly, died last night after an illness of
three months. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning from st. Pat
rick's Church.
The Cum berlsnd license com N missioners
will meet this evening at their Office 10
the Elsbree Dlock and grant licenses to
those who are desirous Of carrying on the
liquor traffic for the year.
The contract for building the new
town house was awarded at a meeting of
the commissioners held Saturday after
noon, and the name OF the lucky bidder
was announced at the council meeting
this afternoon.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
ON THE DIAMOND.
interesting Gossip From the lnheld.--How the
Clubs Stand.
Saturdays Games.


At Philadelphia, IA; Bos-
ton, g.
AT New York-New York, Q; Baltimore, 8.
At Washington-Brookl 10; Washing
ton, O.
At Cincinuati-Cin Cincinnati, 10; Pttsburg, 8.
At Louisville-Chioago, Q; Louisville, l.
At st. Louis-St. Louis, 7; Cleveland, /.
At Brockton-Brockton, 3; Lewiston, l.
AT Pawtucket-Pawtucket 8; Bangor, !.
At Fall River-Fall River. 9; Portland, 0.
Heard on the Coach Line.
Pawtucket was the only team In the
New England League that played without
an error Saturday.
Second Baseman Moore OF the Paw
tuckets Is the youngest and most prom
ising player In the New England League.
He Is only twenty years old.
Sexton pitched IN fine form for Brock
ton against the crack Lewiston team.
Capt. Leighton's men could only hnd
bin for two singles.
First Bsseman O'Brien OF the Brock
tons did the heaviest batting OF any play
er In the league on Sat urday. HIS record
was 4, with a total of 5.
George Cunningham, the we'll known
polo player, IL a mem DER OF the New Eng
land League stan OF umpires this season.
He ofiiciated at the Haverhill' Worcester
game.
Crane, formerly OF the New Yorks and
who at one time was considered the finest
pitcher in the country, Is with Haverhill.
He held Worcester down to five hits In
Saturdays game.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
IN TROUBLE.

Jamas Scully, the WooDsocket prize
fighter, was arrested In New Bedford
Saturday evening, charged with drunk
enness. Sunday II was discovered that
he had a number of shot wounds in his
left arm. This, with the fact that the
missing piece OF button on his coat was
found under a window OF the house OF
stephen Il. Manchester, which was broken
into on the 22d, indicates that he was one
OF the men concerned. Manchester fired
several shots at the gang of toughs that
night, and the police think that Scully Is
one OF them.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
SLIGHT FIRE.
A Blaze Saturday Evening That Might Have
Been Dangerous.

The fire alarm rang out about 8 o'clock
Saturday evening for slight fire In the
cellar of Peter Coyle's house on Denver
street. The fire was coUfned to rubbish
In the cellar. There being no known
cause, together with the fact that there
were many rags In the rubbish, leads to
the opinion that the tire was caused by
spontaneous combustion. The damage
was ssllgbt-simply the chsrring OF par
titioD, but there was woman in the
house who was very i'll, and 1t was
thought the fright would haye serious
effect,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
....er Dinner Coffee.

Some recent experiments in Germany,
says the Montreal Herald confirm the
opinion of physicians that the coffee which
Is an aid To digestion must be an infusion
and not boiled. For this particular reason
the after dinner coffee should always b. an
infusion. The caffeine Of coffee however
which is the element most stimulating 70
travellers, IL said to be best drawn out by
keeping the coffee at the boiling point for a
few minutes. 1t is prolonged boiling
both Of tea and of coffee that extracts the
poisonous tannin.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
CRAZYWANDERER.

PROVIDENCE, April 8O.-For the past
three weeks man has been wandering
through the woods of Scituate, alarming
people by his strange actions. He was
arrested by Sergeant Colvin and was only
half dressed. He is 60 years old and could
give no information about himself He
WAS committed to the state insane asylum
Yesterday.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Sunday Session.

In the District Court yesterday morning
three uniortunates were fined q and costs
each for drunkenness aud revelling.
Hugh Nolan was arraigned on a charge
OF being a common drunkard, pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to the State
Workhouse and House OF Correction for a
term OF six months. The warrant on
which he was arraigned was made out on
the 21st Of last March, and Nolan at that
time was allowed to go on PROBATION.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
A Novelty.

People on the lookout for new things can
see one OF the greatest novelties of the age
at the Boston Store this week. IL IL a
"nickel in the slot" photogl aph machine in
charge of Prof. Hobart. who will see you
properly posed. then by dropping a nickel
In the slot get perfect picture OF yourself.
finished. complete. In about 30 seconds time.
IL IL positively the only machine OF the kind
In New England and WAS brought here from
Jordan Marsh Co.'S OF Boston, where it
was for sCme time on exhibition and was
visited by thousands. Call at our store. get
your picture taken and see the machine.
THE DAVID HARLEY Co.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
ALL BILLS PAID.
Winding Up the Affairs Of the 81. Patrick's
Oay Convention

The Executive Committee OF the st.
Patrick's Day Convention held a meeting
last evening at O'Clock in Sarsfield Hall.
Chairman Quinn presided. The entire
delegation was present and the report Of
the subcommittee In charge OF the cele-
bration was submitted by Thomas
O'Brien, which was satisfactory. All the
bills were reported paid and a comfortable
balance left IN the hands of the COM
mittee. IL was voted to have the conven-
tion called on Sunday evening, May 13, at
O'Clock to act on the matter.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS.

The Ellis car company's plant at Ames-
bury, Mass, was burned. Loss, $4,000.
Sparks from a locomotive started fire
at Merrimac, n. H., that burned over 100
acres of the best standing timber In
southern New Hampshire.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Eastman Doesn't Like n

MANCHESTER, N. H., April So-E C.
Eastman does not take very kindly to his
appointment az assistant to District At
torney Branch in the suit against DIR.
Moore, ex-prssident Of the Commonwealth
bank and the Peoples Fire Insurance
company. District Attorney Branch gives
as his reason for requesting an assistant
that he did not wish to prejudice the case
of the United States In any way.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
LONG PASTORA7E.

PROVIDENCE, April 30. - Rev. Daniel
Hsnshaw. ID. d.. celebrated his 10th ami
versary as rector Of All Saints Episcopal
ehurch yesterday. The cele ebration of the
anniversary will be continued Tuesday,
when special service and a reception
will be held
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
"sports" Gathered In by the Police.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, April So.-Local
police raided . cccking main between
this city and Fall River yesterday, and
captured IL sports and 10 roostera There
were 200 spectators present altogether and
when the police jumped in, they dashed
Into the woods, leaving their vehicles be.
hind them. A large amount Of liquor was
also taken. All the men under arrest are
from Fall River and Somerset.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
WE'RE GOING TO WIN.
You'll See What the Hay Cart Can Do In Her
Her Own Back Yard

The directors of the New England
League of Veteran Firemen will meet at
1919 Washington street, Boston, to sp.
point a committee for the annual tourna-
ment.
Pawtucket, Portland and Hartford have
tried for 1t but our delegation are work
ing hard and will land 1t here, where 1t
belongs. SO begin to get flags and bunt-
ing to decorate for visiting Vets.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30

THE FORESTERS.
Committee Arranging to Give the Delegates a
Royal Reception Here.

The committee on arranging for the en-
tertainment OF the delegates to the For
esters convention to be held here May Is
met yesterday, Chairman Ashworth pre-.
siding.
Committee on music, hall and printing
reported progress and Floor Manager
James Il. Hall presented a programme for
the ball to be held in the evening. The
first dance is dedicated to the Grand
Court elect.
The programme of the day includes the
meeting OF the visiting delegation at the
depot. short parade, convention, dinner,
supper and ball at the Alcazar.
The committee to select the place for
annual celebration will meet Tuesday and
decide.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
WORKING Girls.

Friends of the Working Girls Club gave
them pleasant entertainment Saturday
evening, in the rooms OF the club, Dexter
building. There was large attendance.
After the entertainment an opportunity
was offered to inspect the work OF the
members, consisting OF needle work OF all
kinds. Then came a brief season OF dane.
iup
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Coke Production OF 1899.

wAsHINGToN, April So-A report con-
cerning the production Of coke In the
Appalachian region during 1898 shows
that the total production was 9,469, ,sl0
short tons, against l2,ol0,s29 for 1892.
This reduction is due to the depression in
the blast furnace industry.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Brewery EMPLOYEES Don't Aoree.

Boston, April 30.-District assembly 80,
knights of Labor, yesterday voted to
allow no mem bers of the order to work
for the American Brewing company, q
concern which has refused to recognize
the knights, while IL Is endorsed by the
Central Labor union.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
suspected OF Being a Robber.

NEW BEDFORD. Mass, April 3O.-James
Scully, Woonsocket (R H. pug ugilist, was
arrested here on charge Of breaking and
entering He Is also believed to be i'm
plicated In dastardly attack on Stephen
Manchester. who tends railroad crossing
in the woods near this city. There Is
strong evidence against him.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30

Earned Iuns-Prwtucket, 3; Bangor, /
TVS base hits-Robinson, Bannon, O'Con.
nell, Gray. Sacrifice hits-Fournier. Roach,
Robinson. First base on balls-BaDgoI, q;
PawtuckeL 3. struck out-By Fournier. o;
by Gray, o. Passed ball-IIart. Hit by
pitched ball-Gorman, Mulhern.2 2 Umpire
william Long.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Emperor n Interested

BERLIN, April 8O.-The Dove bullet
proof coat was yesterday tested before 20
military officers. Shots were fred at the
material from a distance Of 10 PAGES and
the trial was a complete success. EN-
peror William will probably witness
furfh har triala
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
CASES CONTINUED.
Two Cases Of Larceny Of Sour Beer
Hugh Nolan BaiIed.

This morning the cases OF John Martin
charged with keeping a nuisance and
Joseph Booth charged with frequent
ing houses of illfame came up for trial in
the District Court and were con-
tinued one week, while the liquors cap.
tured on the raid we're declared forfeited
to the State.
Martin was the alleged proprietor of
the Rhode Island House and Booth was
the piano player.
Thomas Copeley and Daniel Sullivan
were fined II and costs each for stealing
sour beer at the freight depot.
Hugh Nolan, who was sentenced to six
months on the Farm yesterday on a
charge OF common drunkenness, was re-
leased on bail today having taken an ap-
peal, Michael Melvin furnishing surety.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
An Accident.

This morning, as John J. O'Reilly ofthe
firm OF O'Reilly q Son, florists, was driv-
ing up Main street the bolt holding the
whiffietree to the crossbar broke. Only
the good judgment OF driver and the
good temper OF the horse prevented a
runaway.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Lost Two OF Her Crew.

PORTLAND. Me-, April 30. - Schooner
Gardner w. Tarr of Gloucester, Mass,
reports that last week on La Have banks,
40 miles from land, two men were out in
a dory setting travis, when fog came
up and they were separated from the
schooner. No trace of them was found.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Faro Bankers Come TO Grief.

SALEM, Mass, April 30-A fully
equipped faro bank was discovered in full
blast on Norman street, this city, within
q stones throw of the station house. A
full layout was conhscatsd aud IL men
arrested for being present where gam:
bling Implements were found.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
MANY Worshipped There.

Al the First M. L. Church yesterday
morning Rev. p. M. VintoD, pastor,
preached his farewell sermon, prior to the
evacuation OF the church, which is to be
torn down to make room for the new
church. There was no special service, the
church not being In condition TO permit.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
wu,,am U Eaton. Matchmaker.

wish TO announce TO the public that my
headquarters for repairing watches, clocks.
jewelry, etc., hereafter viii be at IS Broad
street, Beswick Block. where will be
pleased To see all OF my old customers and as
many new ones as would favor me with a
call. and take this opportunity TO thank ali
for past favors and hope for o continuance
OF the same. WILLIAM II. EATON,
Is Broad street.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
An Incendiary's Work.

WINCHESTER Va, April 30-One OF
the most important business blocks in the
city was destroyed by fire yesterday. The
losses aggregated nearly 100000. The
fire is believed to have been incendiary.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Tower Post.

The hall and associate mem bership COM
mittoe OF Tower Post. No. II, q. A. r.,
held meeting Saturday evening and
considered the matters referred TO them.
The blank applications for associate men,
bershIp were accepted and will be dis
trIbuted among the patriotic citizens the
coming week. The Post will meet to-
NIGHT
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
MANY Called. Few Chosen.

Al the Sunday Breakfast Mission yes
terday morning there were remarks by
MIR ID. b. IDgrshsm and Edwin A. Cor
bett, with lsckboard sketch by Mr..
Corbett. There we're solos by Miss Edith
X ce and recitstioDs by Miss May Rice.
Out OF the rs present IL signed the pledge.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30

The advertising columns of the TRIBUNE
offer- unequaled advantages 10 the uier
chants doing business In Pawtucket. IL en-.
Joys a circulation which II steadily inCreas
ing among class of residents who max,
their purchases AT home, snd II, In fact,,th
popular paper OF Pawtucket.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Forty Hours Alteration.

The forty hours alteration opened at the
Church of the Sacred Heart yesterday by
Rev. Father Fitzgerald celebrating q high
mass at 10 $50 o'clock. Masses were cele-
brated this morning at and o'clock.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Burned 10 laaih

NEW LONDON, Conn, April So.-Mrs.
Ann A. Munger, aged 81, living At 10 Lee
avenue, started down cellar and fell down
the stairs. A lamp she carried set fire to
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Death OF Mrs Silver.

Mrs. Catherine Silver died yesterday
on Japonica street after weeks illness.
She was 81 years of age and leaves a child
only a week old. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning from the Sacred
Heart Church.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
New Pitcher Sinned.

Patrick SugIue OF Hartford, c., re-
ported to Manager Leonard today. He
was the star pitcher for the Reading club
In the Pennsylvania State League last
season and comes highly recommended.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
A shanghai Conilagralion.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 80 - Steamer
Oceanic brings advices II fire in Snang-
hal April 9, in which 800 houses we're de
stroyed. No lives were lost.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Frelaht Handlers Win.

BosTos, April S0.-Ths freight handlers
OF the Fitchburg railroad have been
granted the request recently made for
ti. rs q day OF 10 hourA
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
Iaken 10 Vermont.

The remains OF william Preston, the
janitor who died at a boarding house on
North Main street, were taken to Ver-
mont for interment Saturday.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Don't join the Coxey army while you
can visit Ireland at ga from New York.
A fine vessel sails to Queenstown direct
every week. Tickets and full particulars
at Kennedy Cough Il Murray's.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
To Teach Girls 10 Row.

CAMBRIDGE Mass, April eo.-Captain
Davis Of the Harvard varsity crew has
designated Walter johnson OF Mime
apolis as teacher Of rowing at Wellesley.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
THE BIO FIVE.

The Board OF License Commissioners
will be in session all night granting IL
censes as all permits to sell liquor expire
tomorrow.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-30
LOCAL HONORS.

Walter q. Getchell OF this city has been
appointed adjutant on the stan OF q. w.
Easterbrooks, with the rank Of First
Lieutenant.