The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-18

AZ much as possible. Such action will
meet the appreciation of the taxpayers,
but at the same time many needed i'm
particularly in the highway
department of the West Side, are sadly
needed and ought to receive prompt at
tention.
The Bowery Ablaze Again.
The Bowery loomed up once more Satur-
day evening, and furnished the usual
evening entertainment. The
Poles of that historical spot were the
offenders, and they succeeded in having
first class time. Saturday evenings this
class of people gather from all parts of
Pawtucket and Providence, and when
they start In to have good time they
generally manage to make Rome howl.
Saturday evening was no exception to the
rule, and for a time the neighbors thought
that the Judgment day had come. The
police paid the convivial spirits friendly
call, and put a stop to the celebration in
short order.
Ellsworth Boy Alive.
A sensation was caused yesterday by the
announcement that a boy named Patsy
Ellworth of East street, had been drowned
Saturday night at Scott's pond. 1t was
said that the boys mother gave him 25
cents Saturday morning to buy pair of
skates, and that she allowed him to go
skating with young man who resides on
Rand street. The story went on to say
that the lad in company with another boy
started for Scott's pond Saturday, and
the Ellworth boy, who Is about five years
old, broke through the ice and was drown
ed. That was the story the Ellworth boys
companion told yesterday morning.
Word was Immediately sent to the police
station, AS considerable credence was placed
In the young lads story in as much az the
Ellworth boy had not made his appearance
at his home Saturday night. There was
no truth in the story, however, as the boy
made his appearance this morning, and
said that he had stayed at his grand
mothers all night. The parents had given
up all hope of ever seeing him alive again,
and were grief stricken at the thought of
his lifeless remains resting at the bottom
of the pond. When, however, he made his
appearance yesterday, Joy reigned su-
preme, and everything else was forgotten
in the happiness Of the moment.
The West Side Republican Club held an
interesting entertainment at their rooms
on Lonsdale avenue last evening. 1t was
in the form of a mock trial, and the ac-
tions of John Walker, as heart breaker
at the annual ball, were fully ventilated.
The said Walker was accused OF trihing
with the tender hearts of several ladies at
the ball, and the ladies were bent upon re-
ceiving due recompense for the laceration
of their tender organs. After an exhaust
i've trial the defendant was found guilty
and sentenced to find out why Ray Greene
Huling did not receive an invitation to the
Thornton love feast.
The officers of the court were as follows:
Judge, John j. Pearson: defendant, John
w. Walker; plaintiff, Arthur Wilkinson; (;
counsel for plaintiff, William Holliwell; |;
counsel for defendant, John w. Durhirst; /;
court officer, Benjamin Pearson.
French Republican Clubs Banquet.
Extensive arrangements have been made
Tor the banquet which Is to be held under
the auspices of the French Republican
Club in Circle Jaques Cartier Hall Tues
day evening. The hall will be prettily
decorated for the occasion, the colOrS Of
Canada and Uncle Sam predominating in
the decorations. Hon. Aram j. Pothier
and Hon. e. L. Freeman will be the prin-
cipal speakers of the evening. Prominent
French Canadian orators have been in
vited from neighboring cities and States
to grace the festive board by heir presence.
A great many invitations have been sent
out to distinguished Republicans in this
CITY and Pawtucket. An excellent pro-
gram of music will be rendered during the
banquet and before and after the speaking.
scalding Accident.
Late Sat urday afternoon Thomas Sui
livan of Pawtucket met with severe ac-
cident at the American File Company's
Works on Dexter street.. He, in company
with a number of other men working in
the establishment, was mixing up chem
ical LIQUID which is used for>hardening
the steel files, and while moving it from
one bench to an other, the vessel was cap
sized, and quite quantity of hot chemical
fell upon Sullivan scalding him in ter
rible manner. Medical aid was summoned
and the proper remedies were applied, after
which Sullivan was taken to his home.
Sudden Death.
Mrs. Ann Slxerry of Earl street died
rather suddenly Saturday night. The de-
ceased was in good health during the day,
and in the evening ate her supper as usual
at six o'clock. She was about the house
the rest of the evening, and up until the
hour of retiring showed no signs of ap-
preaching death. She retired at o'clock
and at II o'clock was found dead in bed.
Mrs. Skerry was an estimable woman,
about 60 years old and was the mother of a
large family, most of whom are grown up.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning.
Fight on Pine Street.
Saturday evening Pine street was the
scene of grand round up and free-for-all
fight, in which articles OF various kinds
were used as weapons. 1t was shortly
after II o'clock, and the liquid establish
ments had poured forth their poor victims
on the street, in various stages of intoxica-
tion, ready to fight with their own
shadows, II needs be. A number Of young
men were returning from Scott's pond
about that time and were on their way
home when accosted by the men from the
liquor shops. One word led to another,