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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
A MYSTERIOUS TRAMP
Is Connected With the
Georgetown Tragedy.
MURDER NOT FOR MONEY.
Authorities Believe That the Mystery
Will Soon Be Solved.

HAvRRHILL, Mass, March s.-George-
town mystery seems nearer solution than
at any time since the first discovery of the
body last Thursday. The police ar.
working on an entirely new olew that bidi
fair 30 clear up the mystery surrounding
the death OF the murdered man. Tn,
clew leads to the finding Of the sandy
haired tramp who left Topshsld aims
house In company with the victim Jan
proven by Superintendent Chapman OF
that institution.
Detective Hammond stated that he hao
no doubt that this clew would prove
valuable In the work of clearing up the
mystery.
"rhe murder" said the state officer,
was not for money. OF that am Ger
tain, but Il was TO shut out from the
world certain knowledge that the dead
man learned of their criminal acts"
The Poisoning Theory.
Medical Examiner Root, who made the
autopsy. denied the story which appeared
In IN evening paper that the brain of the
dead man showed any signs Of poisoning
whatever. as was stated by DIR. Whittle.
The condition Of that organ was perfectly
normal.
He thinks that the man was poisoned,
but the autopsy has not yet proved 1t.
DR.. Root also comedies with Detective
Hammond as to the motive for the crime.
Interviews with several Of the conduc.
tors Of the Lowell. Lawrence and Haver-
hill road showed that they had seen many
times within the last week man answer
Ing the description of the much-wanted
tramp lowering about the tracks between
this city and Lawrence, who acted sus-
pioiously. They believe that the man has
. rendezvous near by.
The authorities hope to make an arrest
very soon. While the arrest may not
solve the mystery Of the crime, It may
lead to the identity Of the murdered man
by means of the vest given to the sandy.
hatred tramp by Mrs. Holcombe, and
which was later found on the body Of
the Victim. Later developments are sx-
psotsd at any moment
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
LYNN VICTORIOUS.
Kangaroos PLAYED, Great Polo
Last Night.
The Opening Football Game in the Charity
Series-Other Notes.

Last nights game at Lynn between the
Kaugaroos and Grays resulted In an easy
victory for the home team. The coptes,
was characterized by brilliant play on the
part Of bot b teams that furnished delight
for the 200 spectators present. Curley
was in goal In his old time form. The
Grays started In like winners, getting the
first two goals In short order. Lynn made
five straight goals, Menard and Pierce get
ting two each and Williams one.
Football For Charity.
With favorable weath her conditions Sat
urday the opening football game in the
charity cup tie series will be an interest
ing affair. The Wanderers and Y. NJ. Z.
A. teams are In active training for the
contest which promises to be unusually
lively and interesting. Mayor Tiepke
and members OF the City Council will at
tend in body and the Pawturket City
Band will make q street parade to the
grounus.
The New England LesRue.
The New England League schedule
will be ready within two weeks as the cir
cult is pracI ically made up. Several cities
are clamoring for admission, but II is the
intention TO make this the banner year OF
that organization, and this will >be possI-
bic with six club circuit. The season
will open May Is and better article OF
ball will be put up than ever before.
Tonight's games are Lynn at Boston,
Worct sters at New Bedford.
The Bostons and New Bedfords played
ar exhibition game at Plymouth, Mass,
last evening. Swords fine work In goal
saved the Bostons hom defeat. Score,
Boston, 8; New Bedfords,4 4.
New Bedford will play at Infantry Hall
Saturday evening.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
ON BEACON HILL.
The Foxboro Hospital Investigation -. Final
Abolition Of Fast Day.

Boston, March 8-The senate, by a
vote of 20 TO 10, passed to a third
reading the bill to abolish Fast day.
In the senate the joint committee on
judiciary reported bill to give courts OF
insolvency jurisdiction In equity in cases
Of estates of insolvsnt debtors pending in
aid courts.
The bill relative to repairing the steamer
Ocean Gem was amended by substituting
ecO0 for the necessary work In place of
$500 recommended by the committee on
expenditures. The bill then passed to
third reading.
Ought not TO pass was reported on the
bill to abate the smoke nuisance In the
municipality.
The committee on military affairs re-
ported q bill authorizing the alteration
and addition to the south and east armo-
ries in the city Of Boston.
A petition was received from the chair.
man of the commissioners Of Barnstable
county, that said county be exempted
from the provisions of the law relating to
the esta ablishment of truant schools, for
the reason that no adequate convenience
would accrue from the expense.
In the house the bill granting municipal
suffrage to women was taken from the
table and assigned for March IA.
The bill incorporating the Rufus g.
Frost general hospital of Chelsea was
laid on the table because another bill
would be necessary to perfect the former
bill, owing TO the sudden death of Mr.
Frost, through whom the title was to
pass.
The house adopted the order for the In
vestigation OF the affairs of the hospital
for dipsom aniacs and inebriates at Fox.
boro, with an amendment that the
Investigation be by a special committee
of the house and senate instead of the
committee on public charitable institu-
lions.
Leave to withdraw was reported on the
petition that the attorney general, clerks
Of courts. registers Of probate and other
officials now elected be appointed By the
governor.
Leave to withdraw ON the petition for
an appropriation for q monument to
General Joseph Warren.
Leave to withdraw on the petition to
limit the rate Of interest to per cent.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
PROBATE COURT.
What Was Done at the Regular Session We'd
nesdaY Afternoon.

nesday Afternoon.
The Will OF Henry f.. Padley was sd
mitted to probate. and Mrs. Jane Padley
approved az executrx.
Petition OF Bridget Tormey for appoint
ment OF a guardian OF the estate OF Patrick
rormev was continued until March "a.
Horace W.Davenport was appointed ad-
ministrator OF the estate OF Maurice
Walsh.
The petition for the sale OF real estate
OF the late John Quinn was further con-
tinued one week, as the widow was not
present.
Petition for probate OF the will OF David
Finn was continued three weeks wit order
of notice in the PAwTUCRET TRIBUNE.
Petitions for allowance OF the accounts
OF Daniel A. Clark, administrator OF the
estates OF James A. and Thomas A. Smith
were continued for three weeks.
Petition for letters OF admin ist ration on
estate of Betsey Jackson was continued
for three weeks.
The first and final account OF Thomas +.
Hand, administrator on the estate of
Michael Hana, was allowed.
Inventories OF the estates OF John T..
Farrell and Hugh McCrum were ordered
to be recorded.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS,
wv .rsAr~ o,,sv,-

-~y~~-s o,sv,-
Al present the Boston relief fund
amounts to $4,000.
Fire at Bangor, Me-, gutted the upper
story OF the Union-street wing OF tn"
Bangor House
Mrs Sally Sawyer Case died at Welles-
l.y Hills Mass, in her l0lst year She
was born In Lancaster, May Z, 1893
Alderman Iomasney OF Boston was shot
In the city hall by James Doonan, a crank.
The injuries inflicted are not of serious
nature.
Clark Ward Mitchell. aged Is, father-in.
law OF ex- Governor Byron Weston, died at
Dalton, Mass, from the effects Of a
paralytic shock.
As the hose wagon Of engine 8 was
answeringa a call for a fire at Boston IL
was overturned and several aremen were
badly shaken up.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
ALMOST A PANIC.

NEW LONDON, Conn, March s.-A panic
was narrowly avoided at "a performance
of "Rosedale'' in the Lyceum theater last
night; by following the gypsy dell scene
the calcium light apparatus situated in
the balcony became disarranged during
the absence OF the man attending II and
blazed up through one of the tubes The
theater was crowded, and people rose to
their feet and prepared for hasty exit as
the apparatus seemed about to explode.
The excitement was intensified by several
unsuccessful attempts to extinguish the
blaze, until man in the audience who
understood the apparatus fastened to it
and turned off the flepA
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
HEARING CLOSED.
Attorneys Farnswoth and Carroll Sum Up the
Fraudulent Voting Cases.

Attorneys Farnsworth and Carroll Sum Up the
Fraudulent Voting Cases.
Yesterday afternoon the hearing upon
the resolution concerning the illegality of
the Pawtucket Republican members OF the
House of Representatives was continued
before the Committee on Elections In the
State House.
The parties accused OF using the slips
and profitiDg thereby did not appear to
either justify or condone the actions.
Claude j. Farnsworth ably addressed
the committee for the complainants and
said that he considered the furnishing
OF slips was fraudulent and in direct viola
tion Of the ballot reform law passed In
1889.
Mr.. Carroll SAID IL the scheme had not
b en- carried out the entire Democratic &c
Assembly ticket would have been elected,
and the present condition of affairs In the
House would not have been caused.
The public hearing was then declared
closed. The committee adjourned To "tho
rising Of the House Friday"
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
REMOVING THE RUINS.
Contractor WiImarth Rushing the Work oi
Repairing the Spencer Block.

Job Spencer has engaged WIlmarth &
Mackillop to make the nee ssary repairs
In the collapsed Spencer Block and MIR.
Wilmarth IL in charge. Yesterday after
noon large force of laborers and teams
we're put to work removing the heap OF
bricks, mortar aud broken timbers.
Mr.. Spencer was seen today and said he
was anxious to get the roof on before a
storm so as to prevent more damage.
He said the damage would ran up into
the thousands.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
FEMALE FIGHTER.

DENVER. March S-Jack McAuliffs ar
rived In Denver yesterday. He spent the
day In convivial enjoyment, and in Ed
Smiths saloon, Mrs. Smith, who perhaps
thought her husband and his friends had
taken drop too much, began pelting
them with beer glasses. McQuaid Of
Providence attempted to pacify the en-
ragged woman. and she proceeded to pun
mel him in most approved fstic fashion
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
WHO WILL SETTLE ?
PIttsfeld PeoDle Interested in
a Test Suit Now on Trial.
Victims OF a Bank Cashier Who Killed Himself
Want Their Money,

PyTTsFIELD, Mass, March s.-This city
II excited over test suit on trial by jury
In the superior court Of Camelle L. Her
bette to recover $1,000 from the Pittsfeld
National bank, claimed by 1t to have been
appropriated by it's late defaulting aud
suiciding cashier, K. :. Francis, to per-
sonal speculation outside of the regular
bank business Upward Of $50, 900 of such
claims exist, of which $4,000 were en-
tered for trial yesterday.
The victims of Francis populations in
sist In every instance that In their deal
ings they thought they were dealing with
the bank, while that institution seems to
repudiate their claims on the ground that
they were dealing with him as an indi.
Vdual of their own knowledge.
As in many instances Francis affixed
his abbreviated appelation of Cashier"
10 his written transactions with these
PARTIES the prosecution make this fact
q strong point, and the issue is considered
very doubtful, with strong probabilities
of a decision for plaintiffs.
The Williams "Hazlng.'
WILLIAMsTowN, Mass, March 8-One
of the Boston papers contained special
from jamestown, N. Y, stating that Yer
non Vandeusen of Mayville, n. Y, was
dying from the effects of hazing scrape,
perpetrated by Williams college stu
dents Those who are conversant with
the affair ridicule the idea of his sickness
resulting from the hazing affair. The
sophomores did enter the room and po-
litely, but firmly, requisite ed him to dance,
sing and lecture for them, aud as they
were about to leave they thought best to
give him a cold bath, so they placed him
in bowl Of water Vandeusen took the
affair in good part and nothing more WAS
thought Of the matter.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
SNEAK THIEVES
Entered a House With a Skeleton Key and
Ransacked the Place.

Sometime during yesterday afternoon
sneak thieves entered the house of Mrs.
Catherine McVay at 9s Mulberry street
and after ransacking the house made
their escape with a goodly amount Of
plunder. There was no one at home
either at Mrs. McVay's or up stairs where
Bernard Riley of the fire department re-
sides and the thieves seemed to know this
although they did not enter MIR. Riley s
apartments.
The rear door was opened by means Of
a skeleton key ano this was left in the
lock they being unable to remove II when
leaving. The haul was pretty good one
as they secured a gold watch, pair OF
opera glasses, $50 In money and some
silver knives and forks. No one in the
vicinity saw the thieves and the whole
affair Is q mystery.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Deaths Sudden Call.

Hon Thomas Moonlight, Ex-Governor
OF Wyoming, and the recently appointed
minister to Bolivia, has been the guest OF
Irving Gaskill at Woonsocget for the past
few days. He was to sail from New York
for Bolivia in few days, but yesterday
afternoon received dispatch from Leav-
enworth, Kan, stating that Mrs. Moon.
light had died at 2 p. m. She was 60 years
OF age and the cause OF death was spinal
troubles.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
SECOND EXHIBITION.
Glasses Of the Y. N. C. A. Gymnasium Show
What They Can %.

The second gymnasium exhibition oi
the classes of the Young Mems Christian
Association was given last evening under
the direction of Prof. Barnard before g
large audience. The programme opened
with piano duet by Prof. +. II. Geer and
Benjamin Oxley; dumbell drill, by II
members Of the gymnasium; singing, by
go. O." Quartette; regular horse worf
class OF l5 members; singing, Qusrtettei
special horse work, by hve of the class
led by MIR. Hanson and Ave mem bers
piano duet, Messrs. Gesr and Oxley. The
programme finished with q spring vault
ing exercise In which all the members
present took part.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Plans For a New Political Party.

Boston, March s.-Nearly 100 delegates
from all the labor organizations of Bos-
ton gathered last night for the purpose of
forming new political party In the in
terests of the workingmen. After n
chaotic wrangle of four hours commit
tee was appointed to draft platform to
be submkted to subsequent meeting.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Building Collapsed.

SToNEHAM, Mass, March s.-The new
Durkee building, in process of construc-
tion on Main street, fell with crash at
6:10 last evening, causing the death of
Nathan Loud, ~ years of age, and injur-
ing several others. This building was to
replace one partially destroyed by fire last
fall, and was to be used for store and
tenements. with a hall ON the upper floor
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Lancashire Clog.

Indications are that there will be a good
big audience present at Lothrop's Opera
House to witness the exhibition OF Ian
cashire clog dancing to DO given by the
expert dancer, Robert Jackson OF Central
Falls, in the concert scene OF "Young
Sleuth. the Boston Boy Detective" on Sat-
urdsy evening. Mr.. Jackson Is decidedly
clever W ith his clogs and he executes the
most difficult steps with exceeding ease
and oracp-
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
"SECRET"MEETIlNG

The "kickers" or Smith faction of this
city are to have "secret" meeting to-
night in William +. Moroney's office.
Mr.. Moroney Is the Tax Assessor.
People WI o desire to know who they are
have only to stand at No. 10 North EiaIn
street this evening and watch the
elephants 90 by. The three taIors of
Tooey street will be on hand and doubt
less they will resolve. The public is tired
waiting for their proclamation.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
More Work, But Less Pay.

The Eagle Mills at Woonsocket, which
have been running alternate weeks for
some time, will start upon full time next
Wednesday. A week later there will bC
an additional cut-down OF ten per cent
in wages. Some months ago the operatives
there were cut down nearly 10 per cent.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
CUPID ACTIVE.

fhe following intentions OF marriage Q
have been filed at the City Clerks office
Frank Powers and Miss Hattie Polsey
Fred j. Ramville OF Lincoln and Miss
Emma LoBousf OF this city; Caleb
Pickles of Berkeley and Miss Miss
Florence Al. Peck OF this city.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
NOTHING TO DRINK.
Della Mercier's Place on Exchange Street
Raided Last Evening.

Sergeant Nickerson, Detective Haberlin
and Officer Sweet left the police station at
s o'clock last evening ana proceeded to
No. II Exchange street, the place kept by
one Della Mercier. A thorough search
was made, but no liquor OF any kind
was found.
There were two women present and 1t
was said the rest were out spending the
evening with friends. The officers re-
turned empty handed and It il not likely
that place will ever bo caught az there Is q
saloon on the ground floor.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
The williams "HazIng."
Shot by a Crank.

BosToN, March s.-Five pistol shots were
fired at Alderman Lomasney, just outside
the mayors Office in city hall, yesterday,
by n crank named James II. Doonan.
One Of the shots wounded the alderman
In the left thigh, though the wound is
not serious. There had been no trouble
between the alderman and Doonan, and
no cause is assigned for the assault.
Doonan made no effort to escape and was
locked up.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
SUSPENDED.

Last evening at roll-call at @ o'clock
Chief OF Police Perry suspended Officer
William Donnelly, and it is probable that
charges will be preferred against HIM for
being drunk while on duty.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Schooner viii Sink.

BIDDEFoRD, Me-, March 8. s.-Schooner l..
ii. Hopkins is in a sinking condition in
Biddeford pool She came ia Saturday
leaking badly. She started out yesterday,
but was Obliged TO return. She will
probably sink. The lifesavng crew rem
dered assistance
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lothrop's Grand Opera House.

Take the children to see Miss Edith Mai
aud company in "Young Sleuth, the Bos-
ton Boy Detective" The moral Of the
story 1. good, as the cause OF the righteous
Is alwsos triumphant and the wicked are
ultimately brought to justice. The play Is
a most exciting one, and at each perform
ance the majority OF the audience are
hardly able to keep their seats through the
intense emotions caused by the strong
climaxes that close each act.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
William Win Visit Austria.

VIENNA, March s-Emperor William
has decided tn accompany the en- press To
Abazzia. Emperor Francis Jos,ph will
visit them at Abazzia.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
FREIGHT Conductor Killed.

SPRTNGFIELD, Mass, March s.-George
Guyotte, a freight conductor, was killed
In the West Springfield freight yards
Both legs were crushed, but he lived
nearly two hours in terrible agony.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
ChalIenqe Accented.

Charles Burns hereby accepts the chsl-
lenge OF William Donovan OF Pleasant
Viewt TO dance straight American Jig,
time, style and execution TO count, any
time after Friday night for any amount Of
money up TO tl00.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
An Annie BIosSom

T.. :. Blniord OF the First National Bank
has an apple blossom In full bloom which
he plucked on Denver street yesterday
noon. Things must be getting pretty hot
on the East eide,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
DISTRICT COURT.
A Long List Of Simple Cases Disposed Of This
Morning.

Morning.
During yesterday and last night the
bluecoats roped in seven unwary unfortu-
mates hailing from TINS city, Central Falls
and Providence and all were fined q and
costs this morning.
John McParlin was let of with n simple
fine for drunkenness.
John Smith OF Providence was given a
Trial on a charge Of vigrancy aud told to
make tracks for the Cove CITY. He said
some one stole his overcOat while he was
out here Monday night and that he was
out here Tuesday looking for il when ar
rested.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
TRIBUTE TO THE DEAD
Many From This City Attend the Funeral OF
Col. Remington Today.

A large number OF Pawtucket people
went to the funeral OF Col. Orville M.
Remington III Providence this afternoon.
Several floral tributes were also sent from
here including shield from the Times,
inscribed "Vale;" large cross from
Messrs. A. W. Slbley, Il II. Curry, Isaac
Shove, {. ID. Parker, Stephen Nye, Jr,
and Is. f. Jackson; wreath, from his
friends in the Benedict House, and large
wreath from the Pawtucket Veteran Fire
mems Association. The pieces were all
made by O'Reillv in his usual we'll known
manner ana we're elegant.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Laid al Rest.

The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Il. O'Don-
nell took place this forenoon at 9.3O
o'clock from her mothers residence on
Darrow street.
Interment was at Providence.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned wishes to express sincere
thanks To- his friends and acquaintances Tor
the horal tributes and many acts of kindness
shown him during his recent bereavement.
OLNEY :. COYLE,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
No SeSsion Today

There was no session OF the Senate or
House OF Representatives today as both
branches adjourned yesterday until to-
morrow.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
With $4,000 Capital.

SwASToN, VT, March s.-The Peoples
National bank OF Swanton, VT, has been
authorized te begin business with "A capi.
tai OF CSC. 600
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
Economy.

wAsH1SeToN, March s.-Gardner island
lighthouse on Long Island sound is to BE-
discontinuedIDy the government.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08

syeRular monthly meeting of the Pawtucket
Veteran Firemcn Friday evening, March y
at o'clock. J. E. MCNULTY, Secretary.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08
higgins Broihvrs.
Old Cutter Whiskies.

The advertising columns ~ the TRIBUNE
offers uncqualed advantages To the mer
chants doing business In Pawtucket IL On
Joys "a circulation which IL steadily incteas
ing among n class OF residents who make
their purchases AT home, End IL, In fact.,the
popular paper OF Pawtucket.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08

uiggiss BrOtners.
Old Pepper whlskles.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-08

Smoke the LeFavor, l0c.
Smoke the Upton, SC.