Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-20
FRIENDS OF FREEDOM
Commemorate the Shot That Was
Heard Round the World.
The Observance Of Patriots
Day In Massachusetts,.
Aelsn, Concord and Lexington Were the
centsrs Of Attraction

! AcroNi Mass. April 20. Acton wai
On fete and was the center of attraction
Tor miles around. At an early hour in the
morning fully 5000 gathered in the streets
and on the common to participate in the
celebration Of Patriots day, which opened
bells at o'clock.
Army, the old Concord post, and the "Old
Six" local military organization, pro-
oeeded to dedicate three bowlders on the
outskirts Of the town. which mark places
OF historical interest In the revolution.
After the dedication they marched to
Woodlawn cemetery and marked the
graves of 100 revolutionary soldiers with
the tablets Of the Sons of the American
Revolution.
At noon Governor Greenhalge and staff
were received by guard of honor at che
railroad station and escorted to the town
hail. whore q banquet was served. Hon.
Luther Conant presided and made the ad-
dress of welcome. Governor Greenhalge
responded and was followed by Congress
man Boutclle of Maine, Secretary of
State j. w. Olin, Councillor j. M. Har-
low Of Woburn, Senator George Burns of
Aver. Hon. Samuel Hoar of Concord, Cap
tain Jack Adams, ex.commander-in- chief
Of the Grand Army, and others.
Among the invited guests were Luke
Smith of Acton and j. Miller Edwards of
Bristol, Conn, whose fathers took active
part In the revolution. The gavel used on
this occasion was q relic much admired, 1t
being composed of pieces from the old
'Ironsides" and the British man war
Somerset. The festivities were continued
throughout the day and concluded with
promenade concert and ball.
At Boston.
BOSTON. April 20-Patriot's day, Massa-
chusetts' official observance of the anni-
versary of the battle on Loxington's green,
was celebrated here in Boston by about all
the people who have not made their pil.
grimase to Lexington. Concord or Acton,
whore the most important events of the
day took place.
Az sunrise, at high noon and again at
sunset the bells oil over the city rang out
patriotic peans. This was the extent of
the municipal recognition Of tho day, but
throughout the oity and In the suburbs
bicycle, yacht and athletic clubs of all do
grses Of prominence celebrated by indulg.
ing In their particular kinds Of sport. The
league baseball season opened this after
noon and an immense attsndanoe marked
the event. ns r-44Y 8k.t ap ~
Ipaddition to the sports many histori-
cal, military and other societies held meet
ings conventions. reunions. receptions,
etc. 0 ..~5
<rIas The Day q Lexington
LEXINGTON, Mass. April s0-The his
toric old town Of Lexington, where the
Arst gun of the revolutionary war, ''the
shot that was heard round tho world"
was fred 120 years ago. actively engaged
IN observing Patriots day. the anniver.
sary OF the Battle Of Lexington. At sun
rise, the day was ushered in with ringing
Of bells and salute. Strangers poured
into the town from every direction and
the streets were soon crowded with the
throng. During the day several band
concerts were given and bicycle parade
through the principal parts Of the city was
participated in by over 300 wheelmen.
The city officials with invited guests and
the Sons and Daughters Of the Revolution
banqueted In the city hall at noon.
concord's Tribute.
CONCORD, Mass, April 2O-Patriots'
day here was greeted with salute of Al
guns an d the ringing Of the church bells.
The principal feature Of the day was the
procession Of the various military COM
panies. After parading the principal
streets they marched to the old Concord
bridge where they were received by the
old minute men. and after presenting
arms q battery crossed the bridge and
fired 18 guns. The march was then re-
sumed, where q dress parade was held.
The Daughters of the Revolution held a
meeting In the town hall. In tho evening
there was concert and ball
-. Quiet Day.
SPRINGFIELD. April 90 - Patriots day
Wa little observed In this city. Most
Of the stores and oil the banks closed all
day, while tho remaining stores closed 1T
noon.
iss Dusiasss Suspended
New BEDFORD. April eo-Patriots' day
Wa observed in this oity By general oes-
sstion Of business. fl
0ffiesr Farsd Badly.
NORTH ADAMS, April 80 = O1acer
Dinen Of this place. Rev. Father Moran of
Adams and Lawyer Maginis Of Adams
had an exciting time 1t North Pownal,
Vt, yesterday. trying to arrest young
man named Clark, who was wanted as Q
witness In IN illegal liquor oase. ten trials
having been postponed from time to time
On account of the absence of this witness.
CLARK was located at tho North Pownal
House. Clark's room was In tho second
STORY OF tho building, and he jumped from
the window and ran for liberty. The
oflcor, however, overlook him, and In the
melee which followed, the officer was
struck over the head with club In the
hands Of one OF the crowd which had ool-
lsoted- Officer Dlnen lies In q critical con.
dition- Tho party returned to North
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