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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
WON BY DIR. RICE.
CASTOR Of Gideon and DAILY Stables Won tho
Brooklyn Handicap.

NEW YORK, May l6 - A better day
could not have been desired for the open.
| Ing OF the racing season In New York
state, and the running Of the great Brook
lyu handicap, valued At $4,000, at the
Grayesend track. II was estimated that
at least 10000 people were present, and
many return d home unable 70 get any.
where near the track.
I"hge. = nmons Mcdowell and Smith
were arrested after they placed the horses
In the race, and were driven 20 the town
hall In Grayesend. where bail was given
and they were released after some DELAY
had been caused 10 the BROOKLYN hapdi.
| cap.
IL was few minutes past 5 O'Clock
when the candidates for the S25 900 stake
began q move up into the chute from the
paddock, and then the paudemonium
began. II there was any preference
shown 10 was Tor ClltIor and Sir Walter.
the western aud eastern fayorites, re.
spectively.
Copyr ght was the hrst away. with
Henry Of Navarro second, Herald third
Dr. Rice fourth, Bitten fifth and the
others punched a. follows: Banquet. Sir
Walter Comanche. Ajax, Bassetiaw and
D1ablo, while Clifford and Sport were
almost standing still. although they got
IN motion Immediately and started on
hopeless stern chase.
The mile was covered by Henry Of Ma
varre In l:i2, and he was a head In front
OF DR.. Rice, who had come up Copyright
had dropped back 10 sixth place: Sir
Walter was length behind Dr. Rice and
two lengths ahead OF Bassetlsw. The
Others were running in the order that
they passed the three-quarter pole, and
completely ont OF it,
Amid frantic yells from the crowd and
as the watch ticked 2:O7 Ia, DIR. Rice, the
cast-oh from the Gideon and DAILY stable.
flashed under The wire n length in front of
Henry OF Navarro, with the great Sir Wal
ter l-2 length. behind and two lengths
In front OF Bass flaw. Comanche was
fifth and the others anywhere, all in the
stretch. Hats went into the air, and for
the second year in succession Taral was
placed in the floral jockeys chair aud car
ried of by the crowd.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
ON BEACON HILL.
The East Lonsmeadow -.Intere hanssable
Mileage Tlckets-..Park Loan Award.


Boston, May 16-Another ineffectua
attempt was made ia the house to dis
charge from the calendar the bill relating
90 burying the electric wires In ths city
OF Boston.
The nine-hsur bill was passed by the
house 90 be engrossed after several tech,
nicAl amendments had been made. A re
consideration Of the bill will be at.
tempted
After a spirited debate the senate bill o.
regulate public lodging houses In the city
Of Boston was passed 10 be engrossed in
concurrence.
The senate bill 90 incorporate the town
OF East Longmeadow came up for en-
grossment, aud Mr.. Tolmsn moved TO
amend by striking out the referendum
provision. The greater part OF the fore
noon was given % discussion Of the bill
TolmAn's amendment was accepted, 80 to
a.
Mr.. Hoar OF Boston gave notice OF in
tention 10 introduce the Plllsbury inter
changeable mileage bin for resolve on
the subject now In the calendar
IN the senate Mr.. Buckley moved TO
amend the bill providing FOR the appoint
ment OF boards Of license commissioners
in cities and towns by n substitute bill
which provides for the election Of the
com missioners by popular vote Mr..
Lawrence moved 10 amend the su ubstltute
so that the election OF the commissioner
shall be held 40 the municipal instead Of
At the state election. Mr. Lawrence's
amendment was adopted; the substitute
rejected, 9 10 20, aud the house bill was
then ordered 20 another reading.
State Treasurer Phillips has awarded TO
w. J. Quintard Of New York the Metro
politan park loan OF $4,000 3 l-2 per cent
bonds at tlO9. No offer above SlOs 80 could
be obtained in Boston.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
WINDY POPUllSTS.

The Populist on the Pacific seaboard
are talking Of releasing 10y force the
Commouwealers arrested because thev
were endangcring the public peace
But they will think better Of that. The
day that the discredited third party
undertakes to fight il will learn some
thing very much TO its disadvantage.
The yaporings of few excitablc citi.
Zons here and there will not lead TO the
raising Of armed forces or to any clash
with Federal or State troops. Such
folly would destroy the chances Of the
one or two good things which, under
very favorable circumstances. might
come out Of the Coxoy agitation.
Why do not those who say they sup
port the movement in the East give
ms some sane reasons for its exist.
Cuce
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
SHARP TRAP SHOOTERS
Fulford, Brewer, Elliott and 9th
er Wonderful Wing Shots.
FRED HOEY, THE CRACK AMATEUR.

The Great Match When Tuiford Killed 100
Straight 10 Brewers 00-George Work,
the Man who once Defeated Fulford.
Little Chance For the Luckless Pigeons.
The feats Of such famous marksmen as
Davy Crockett Daniel Boone and the fas-
cinating but my hical LeatherstOcking
were truly wonderful exhibitions OF skill
with firearms but there are dozens Of rife
men and trap shooters IN the United States
today who can duplicate and even discount
the time honored performances Of these old
heroes Of story and history. The country
h fun Of expert marksmen, there are gun
clubs in nearly every city and large town
in the United States, and despite the fact
that the game is nearly "A memory Of the
past interest In rife and trap is constant
ly on the increase.
Chief among the cracks with the shotgun
is +. d. Fulford Of Utica, n. Y, champion
wing shot Of America. Fulford was born
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
Murder In Phlladelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10 Joseph Kinder
man has store on Second street and
rents the second story rooms to Herman
Friedman. Friedman refused to pay the
rent, saying that he intended to move
This maddened Kinderman, and he
raised cane he was carrying and dealt
Friedman vicious blow back Of the ear.
which resulted in Frledman's death ~
minutes lnLpr
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
toIdler Shot Through the Heart by Unknown
Men al New London

New LONDON, Conn, May l6-Fred-
erick J. Pardue, n soldier at Fort Trum-
bull, was out walking last night with
Annie Moloney, employed at the Win
throp hotel They were strolling along a
street In the northerly part OF the city,
where houses are thinly scattered, when
two men approached them aud suddenly
seized the girl. Pardue attempted 20
rescue the girl, and in the fight that fol.
lowed he was shot through the heart.
When he fell 70 the ground the two
men Ned and the young woman hurried
down town and went 10 the hotel, where
she was afterward arrested and lock ed
up. No trace could be had of the two
men, and in the darkness the woman was
onapio 70 give ans description Oh tnem.
The police are bending their energies 10
trace the murderer
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
A Crazy Mans Awful Dolnus.

ALBANY, May 10 Eugene Brady, a
young roofer, residing on Vine street, lost
his reason and stabbed his mother To
death with two butcher knives. lie then
sprang from second-story window, but
escaped injury. 1t required the combined
Efforts otsIN policemen to shackle him.
Another woman named Kelly and "A man
name Rice, who were also stabbed by the
maniac, are In "A critical condition.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16

OF Nicaragua After a very lively expe.
rience Mr.. Cummings shook the dust Of
Nicaragua from his feet. Not long there
after Walker was shot in Honduras.
Mr.. Cummings was member Of the
New York Tribunes staff at the out
break Of the war, but he dropped his
''stick" and took up the sword as ser.
geant major Of the Twenty-sixth New
Jersey volunteers. After very credita-
bic war record he resumed work on The
Tribune In time TO defend the Office
against the draft riots. lie has been
managing editor Of the New York Even.
Ing Sun aud is serving his fourth term 4
congress.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16

ling, N. Y, o.
years ago. At -
years Of age he
became an ap-
prentice In the Of
fee Of The Chris
tian Palladium.
He soon began a
peripatetic life as
a acompositor dur.
ing which he join.
ed General Will
liam Walker In
Ia. IL ga
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
CHIEF PERRY.

What have you done about that Val
ley Falls boy whose father made n com
plant You know from the TRI-
BUNE that these hells are running at
full blast. Are you acting with them?
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
win Be No War.

LONDON, May l6.-Secretary Machado
Of the Portuguese legation In this city
says that there Is no fear that the dispute
between Portugal and Brazil will lead TO
war, adding that there was no doubt that
the result Of the trial OF Commander Gus.
tilho would lead to resumption of
friendly relations
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
Chancellor McGllrs uliImaium.

TRENTON, May "a. Chancellor McGnl
has given Ex-Governor Price five days.
time in which 10 pay into court some $40.
OOO which he received from the govern
meut from Ctliiorni claim, aud which
was alta he'd by his creditors
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
His Decision viii Be final

TRENTON, May i6.-United States Sem
Htor Smith il TO a just the labor difficulty
existing between striking pottrrs aud em-
ployers, both sides having agreed TO abide
by his decision.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
Donations We're Oocsed.

WATEnrowN, n. Y May l6.-The hod
carriers aud laborers on the new Catholic
orphan asylum in this city struck because
onethird OF their wages was deducted
from their pay to apply as donation TO
the Droiect
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16
Printer. Soldier and Congressman.

Amos j. Cummings, the New York
congressman, began his work in life as
printers devil He was born in Conk
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-05-16

ANDREW In Valley Fails, lUh inst, Biz
ab,tu =. Andrews, aged ~ years.
DONNELIN-ln Providence, 18th inst, John
DOnnelly, IN his sd year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
ss...s .. a. Life OF Luther.

A spectacular entertainment illustrating
scenes in the life OF Martin Luther will be
given under direction OF the Kings Daughters
in the Academy OF Music In Brooklyn on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings More than $50
persons will be on the stage. The character
OF Martin Luther will DO taken by the Rev.
Albert 1. Newton OF the Rochester Avenue
CongreKa tionAl Church. This part was offered
to Mayor sehisren. who declined 1t on the
plea OF his recent slight illness. LAWYER
George Z. Elliott will play the part OF q Car
dlnal. Edwin p. Ide will play the Emperor and
Mrs L +. Pettingill will represent an abbsss.
There will be professionals chorusss. and
marches by priests, monks; nuns and sol
tieAn views. will be given BY Mrs. II. Z Mon
roe. who has charge OF the entsrtAi nm ent.
The eostuminR and scenic effects will Illus
scenes at the trial OF Luther. The proceeds
OF the entertainment will be added to fund
Daughters In Brooklyn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
y w.ho,. Loot wnror.

ark row newsboys had treat yesterday the
Ike OF which probably they will never have
again. One CT the wagons OF the New TnglaLi
lie company broke down at Ann and Nassau
streets The driver tried in vain to repair HE
wagon and finally unhitched his horses apd
stAIted IN search OF q blacksmith. lie had
scarcely disappeared around the corner when
horde OF news boys. led bg one Jack Callahau
deseehded on the wagon and started In on the
PIES crowd gathered aud chesred the tOys
youngsters Were lined up around The wagon.
oheese i = yelled Callahan. as the driver re-
taEhsd with a blacksmith and the boys WeTs
Hls ruined STOCK, recovering his eoTlDOsu
ne Ssslsted the blacksmith Ia fixing the wagon
aud drove away.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
RAIN STOPPED THE FIRE.
But the Husiness Part or CuIImaa Was De.
stroyed and Three Lives Were Lost.

But the Husiusss Part or CuiImaa Wa. De.
siroyed and Three Lives Were Lost
CULLMAS. Ala. March 6-Fire started at 10
o'clock last night in York's livery stable, and
before tho flames were subdusd tho entire
business part Of the town. including MoMinn's
Opera House and twenty stores. was swept
away. During the progress OF the Ere a large
quantity Of dynamite. stored In Coopman 4
Gerde's warehouse. exploded. instantly killing
Clerks o. F. Mitchell and q. q. Dinkelberg
and fatally iniuring p. N. Allison and A. +.
LEIGH Twelve other persons were seriously
injured The wind was blowing strong from
the northwest when the IRE started and scat
tered the flames In every direction. Tho little
three ysar-old daughter Of the Rev. Mr. Leo
was struck by lying missile from the dyna-
mite explosion. Her injuries resulted In her
death this morning.
The IRE was undoubtedly OF incendiary orr
GIN Two men were seen TO leave the hay lott
oil iork's stable Just before the fire was dis
covered Their Identity is unknown The
burned district is about three blocks ia ex-
tent The total loss will aggregates nearly
sioo;o 900 with only a small amount Of il,
snranee A heavy rain set in at noon to-day
and saved the town from total destruction.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
Funeral OF w. II. Tounl.x.

The funeral OF William II. Townley. Chair
man OF the Board of School Trustees of the
Seventh ward. took place at the residence Of
his brother. John Z. ToWnley. principal OF
Grammar school IL. at 100 East Hath street,
yesterday afternoon. By Mr.. TownleyG re-
quest there were no religious services. The
body was taken to WoodlAWn Cemetery. EI-
Alderman James II. Mulry. James +. Nealis,
bernard Gordon, and James J. Henernan OF the
were the pallbearers. Among those present
we're tostTIasteI Charles W. Dayton. Judges
Crea, Assemblyman William suizsT- ex-N.
german german ETh s Shells. sx-Assemblyman
CATION from the HobokeD Turtle CIuh ceo-
nH9tsd Of II, II; Broekway, A. r. Decker, ". n.
h Tly, and II. C.. Pisrey. Police Sergeant
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
DIDN'r MEAN TO BREAK THE Law,
Hut the Tweaty-third Street Rsviv.lIsts
broke Two Laws All tho same.

hut the Tweaty-third Street RsvIv.IIsts
broke Two Laws All tho Same.
The managers OF the evangelical campaign
that opened on Monday in Association Hall
learned with apparent surprise yesterday
that permit from the Mayor to hold open air
gospel meetings In the street doesn't carry
with It the authority to occupy q public park
for the purpose or to distribute tracts or other
printed matter among park visitors. The Rev
A. C. Dixon OF the Hanson Place Baptist
Church. Brooklyn. who IL running the cam
paign discovered this fact yesterday when he
moved from Association Hall out into Madi-
daughter. stood in the park opposite Dr. Park
hursts church and opening their hymn books
at HIS o'clock began to sign. Hundreds OF
persons were In the park enjoying the sun
shine and they Hooked around, DR.. Dixon had
he climbed up on 1t after the hymn and Was
Just about TO begin prayer when gray
coated park policeman stepped uD to him
and and asked II e had q permit from the Park
Dixon's face as he listened. He said that he
had Mayor liilroy's permit 10 hold a open-Air
meeting. Tho park policeman told him that
the m Getting couldn't DO held In the park and
there the cards announcing the details OF the
evangelical campaign. Giving away cards
handbllls, and tbs like In any street as well Is
In the parks. 10 unlawful.
beyeral young workers carried the boot
black stand across the avenue aud set Il 10 at
the curb in front OF DIR. ParkhuFsts church.
DIT. Dixon elm bed up on IL again and finished
hls prayer. The crowd crossed the street and
Thomas Nsedham and to short sermon by
DR.. Dixon
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
ALDERMEN HIT BACK.
They Refuse TO Grant y Petition OF the
Park Commissioners.

They Refuse TO Grant y Petition OF the
Park Commissioners.
The Board OF Aldermen wreaked their ven-
gsance on the Park Commissioners yesterday
for the failure of those officials to give the
Aldermen share Of the patronage In connec-
ton with the special appropriation Of 81. 0O0.-
600 for park improvements
President George b. Mcclellan had made his
report Of his fruitless labors with President
Happen OF the Park Board. and had resigned
the chair to yice-President Noonan at the
meeting yesterday morning when Alderman
Burke. under the proper order Of business.
called MP a general order on the calendar
which would permit the Park Commissioners
to contract for telephone service without ad-
vertisement and public letting. The resolu-
tion was put on its passage and was defeated
by q vote Of II to 8. tho eight members voting
against 1t being Aldermen Baumert Lantry.
Smith. and =. Wesley Smith.
Itis customary when general order is de-
fs.ted e reconsider the vote By which II p
moved to reconsider. There was q feeble
ns SRS that ana hs Hs1 %sls
some Park Board haters present besides the
slGht who we're Willing to be PIT on record
reconsider lost. and would not entertain call
for the ayes and noes.
This deposition Of the Park Boards petition
letting Of their telephone contract or 90 with
When President Mcclellan learned what the
Board had done ne communicated with the
Corporation Counsel to ascertain whether
Park commissioners from their dilemma
To-day the Park Board will consider the
question OF giving laborsrs' tickets to the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
FIVE OF A GANG ARRESTED.
Four or Tken Were Breaking Into stors
and the Fifth Attempted . Rescue.

Four or Then Were Breaking Iato Stores
and the Fifth Attempted . Rescue.
Policeman B. J. Smith OF the West 125th
street station found two members OF the
shAnty Gang Of Manhsttanville breaking into
August schrage's saloon at both street and
Twelfth avenue at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. He grabbed both. At the station house
they said they were Frank K West OF 10th
street and Twelfth avenue and Thomas Muir
ply OF 11Sth street and Fourth avenue. The
policeman later arrested two other alleged
members OF the gang. William Ray of 13oth
street and Twelfth avenue and John Gillian OF
e05 West 131st street, for attempting to break
into clock store at 18TH street and the Bou-
leyard.
While on the way to the station house the
policeman WAS set upon by Michael Conway.
an ex-conyict. who attempted to rescue the
prisoners The policeman whistled for as
sistsnes and Conway was arrested. In the
station house Conway broke the water pipe
and flooded the cells He has served two terms
In prison for assaultinF policemen, He was
dubbed by Detective sullivan some time ago.
The i've prisoners were taken before Justice
simms In the Harlem Police Court aud held
for the Grand Jury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
Objections 10 Appointing the SON ths
Guardian or the Daughter.

Objections 10 Appointing the SON the
Guardian or the Daughter.
There was q discussion yesterday before
Surrogate Fitzgerald upon the question OF
appointing George wilkes as the guardian Of
the person and estate OF his sister, Alicia
Wilkes who is about thirteen years OF age.
George and Alicia Wilkes are adopted chill
dren Of the late George Wilkes. proprietor OF
the Spirit Of the Times. who died nearly ten
years ago. The son. George Wilkes. is about
thirty-fve years Of age. He had been named
executor Of the will OF his father. but By q
codicil that appointment was revoked. and his
interest In the estate was given to his sister.
The will contained this clause:
Ny son George. forgstfui OF his obligations to me.
has lAtteriy ignored my authority treated with
so much indignty that have felt forced at last
forbid him my house. and such conduct on his part
has caused me to centre the most OF my affection on
his sister.
Another provision read that con ering the
sons disposition and tenn peram emit the father
was satisfied that in order to make OF him q
man who would be respected in the communi.
70 depend upon his own support. Upon the
t death Of his nothsr TIE son George received
estate held In tTas. for Alicia now amount. 70
cS18.ns 81 The ssSf.d Rea in the
Martin b; Brown was appointed her guar
oiah and In CONSEQUENCE OF his death. It be.
OF another guardian Her brother George
asked the Surrogate to appoint him. The mo-
tion was opposed by David Mcclure as the
Tapresentative of the estate Of Martin b.
Brown. He insisted that the language OF the
Will made 1t inadvisahle to appoint the SON.
In reply 1t was urged that at the time the
father made the will the son George was an
ser a s wss h
into that feature OF the case. yet he declared
that he could show that the father was wrong
In what he stated and was unJustified in HIS
actions toward his son.
Mr.. Mcclure retorted that Il would be OK
ceedingy wrong at this late day TO allow the
character Of the father to be attacked or
brought In question. as the son did not have
the courage TO do IL at the time the will was
presented for probate. He said that as 3
matter OF fact the two children were not
different mothers. Surrogate Fitzgerald rs-
served his decision.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07

The supreme Court 60 Decide WHISTLER He
IL n Proper Person to Have Charge OF Her.
James J. Neslis who was appointed referee
BY the Supreme Court to take testimony as to
the character and standing OF Charles b. Reed
In proceedings brought By Mr.. Reed to secure
the custody OF his seven-yesr-old daughter.
Jessie. has fled the evidence taken for the
action OF tho court.
Mr.. Reed had been In the employ Of Martin
d. Brown for twenty years. and derives an In
come from the business Of from $1,000 to
$4,000 q year. He and his wife. Mary A. Reed.
separated nearly I'VE years ago on account OF
inoompstibility Of temper. She took her child.
Jessie. with her. In 1893 MrA Reed secured .
decree OF absolute divorce. and the custody Of
the child was awarded to her. Mr.. Reed sub
seauently paid her $4,000 and secured gen.
eral release from her. agreeing also to support
the child. Mrs. Reed went to reside with her
M yu a.. ass Ia. and ssr Mr.
and is orto.ed Ty HI; moths IN law and his
Sroeer have the nc care nc Of the eS sr
upon the ground that ne is gambler and
Mt and Mrs Reed resided q. Rockaway
Ghils ,hey lived tSEethhsr. MR.. Dempsey Tee.
ssag out nsh She said H chat sssr he sss
Ri: xs ~ S na
q big dinner
Q.-whAt do you mean BY . big dlnnsrf A -rhs same
s he gives TO other peops-birds, champagne, and .
regular full dinner
0-Isnt fact tina, he sent chickens or birds with
Atsd A.-So. air.
Q.-Ddn't he send Il sometimssf A-Ysa sir. Some
the; a:;;1!. Be-. o. .ir,SS:;r.' .pd ,s: quail
Seventy .nvs cents for boz Of strs wSsrrisI WIS.,
Mr.. Reed denied that he was O man about
town or q gam bier. and declared that he was
anxious and willing to care for his daughter.
ing Jessie jewelry. toys. dolls boxes OF confec-
tionery. and also dinner every week. which
wife obtained q divorce from him.
George G. Dobson. William II. Mccormack.
John W. Fletcher and others testified that Mr.
Reed was man of responsibility and should
be Entrusted with the custody OF his dk hter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-07
SUICIDE RATHER THAN AN AsYLUA.

Moses Morris Shot Himself whsa he
Thought He Was Goisg Crszy,
Moses Morris. aged 80. committed suicide
yesterday at his home. 100A Bergen street
Brooklyn. by shooting himself through tho
heart He was the owner OF dry goods stors
in Smith street. He was unmarried. and
lived with his mother, grandmother. and two
sisters His mind had been affected for some
time. He left this note:
BY. Life Ia but . dream; my dream is over.
] am going crazy. Better TO be In the silent
asylum. Dear mother. don't shed tears or
wear black. as don't believe In II. The only
ing willow over my grave. May the all erci-
full God protect you, and give you health and
strength to try to forget
"YoUR CRAZY SoS."