The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-18

/ baGley was seen In the Instance. The
| crowd scattered In all directions, some
running into Sailant's saloon and lock-
ing the door after them. The officer
managed to capture Frenchman, whose
permanent quarters are said to be in Attle-
boro. He was locked up at police head
quarters, but was let go In the morning
upon his promise to leave the city.
Xmas Exercises ut the Schools.
At this time of the year, the Xmas va
cation, the teachers and scholars OF the
different schools throughout the city vie
with each other for the honor Of having
the best arranged program for the last
school day of the Xmas vacation. This
year the exercises will be on a more extern
sive scale than in previous years, and
another innovation In most OF the school
rooms are the Xmas trees. This year there
are one or more trees In each schoolhouse,
dangling from which are many choice
presents for the younger scholars. Inc
teachers have entered into this project
heart and soul, vieing with each other In
pleasant and agreeable rivaly TO see whicn
room will look the prettiest.
Another excellent feature, and one whlch
is praiseworthy,i is the supplying OF dinners
for poor families. The scholars OF most
of the schools have contributed food OF
different kinds in such quantities that Over
seer of tine Poor Pendergrass will be en-
abled to furnish many a poor and deserv-
ing families with rich meal. "Charity
and knowledge 60 hand In hand togeth-
er," and the fact that this parable Is being
instilled into the children at this age, VIII
tend to make them cultivate charitable
spirit through life.
Christian Doctrine Society.
The Christian Doctrine Society of the
Sacred Heart Church held dress rehearsal
last evening. The comical farce, "Lend
Me Five Shillings" is destined to prove
grand success. Previous to the rehearsal
a business meeting was held, and 1t was
decided to hold their banquet on the eve
ming of January q. Another meeting will
be held Sunday when the election OF OFF,
GERS will take place.
Sudden Death,
Mrs. Jane Bigbie of Rand street died
very suddenly yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Bigbie was an elderly lady, and lived with
her son, John Bigbie, on Rand street. She
was about the house yesterday as usual at
tending to the household duties, when
she was seized with violent pains in the
stomach. DIR. Gottschalk was called and
administered the necessary remedies, Drt
the old lady became worse, and while
suffering intense pain passed away about
1 O'Clock. The deceased was about 5O
years old, and was highly respected by all
her friends and acquaintance. The cause
of her death was attributed to heart
failure. The arrangements for the funeral
are not yet completed.
The Germaine Trial.
The case of Peter Germaine, Jr., was
called this morning in the District Court.
Germaine was represented by Law
yer Osfield. No defence was made,
as the counsel for Germaine preferred
making his fight in the higher court. Ger
maine was arraigned and found guilty,
and fined go and costs and ten days in jail
on two counts, viz-for sale and keeping
for sale. A nuisance case was also record
ed against him, upon which he pleaded
not guilty and was bound over to the
higher court in the sum of $1,000, Louis
Lescault becoming his bondsman.
The Evening Schools.
The evening schools closed last evening
particular exercises to mark the occasion,
vet the Importance of the work being done
by these schools is worthy of mention. At
the Broad street school there is an enroll
ment of 152 scholars, and general attend
ance of "a. The school is in charge of
Principal It. F. Dexter, and the work
being done by him and his able corps of
assistants will be felt in the fnture. The
ic in oh nf Il
Frauk Davis, and that fact alone is suffi-
cient to guarantee that rapid progress has
been made during the term.
Notes About the City.
Roy and Saillant have dissolved partner
ship.
Frank Balser, a relative of Frank Saun-
ders of this city, died yesterday at his
home in South Attleboro.
John Connolly, well known in this city,
died yesterday afternoon at his home on
Benefit street, Pawtucket.
There will be a meeting of the Relief As
sociation tomorrow evening to make ar
rangements for holding the annual benefit
ball.
The Dawson minstrel troupe held a re-
hearsal last evening and the various parts
were given out to the coming burnt cork
artists.
Look out for bargains next week. as
Newsdealer John Burns was in Boston
yesterday buying his Xmas stock of
novelties.
John Miller, the man who took paris
green week ago, is able to be out. He
still complains of slight pains in his
stomach.
The American Machine Company, COM
mencing Monday morning, will run six
days a week, but will quit work each day
at A o'clock.
The police were regaled last evening by
hot coffee from the medical meeting which
was held at the Office of DR.. Remington
on High street.
A tramp weaver from Manchester, N. H.,
applied last evening for birth at police
headquarters, and was quite disappointed
when he found out that ne would nave to
travel to Pawtucket for his lodging.
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