Charles S. Childs, assistant superintendent of the Cambridge Cemetery, while driving from the city hall towards the cemetery with about $600 to pay off the men, was assaulted and shot by two men Saturday morning on Mt. Auburn street, who stopped him on the pretext of getting some rope to mend the harness of their team, which they claimed was broken. Mr. Child's condition was very critical Saturday night and he suffered great pain. His condition improved materially yesterday and strong hopes are entertained of his recovery. He passed a comfortable night last night. The assassins made off with the money and no clues have been obtained of their whereabouts, although the police and detectives are working zealously. A reward of $1000 for their detection has been offered.
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