The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-03

a Rlisspsllsd Resolution Passed By the
johnston Council.
The Borden case In Fall River dwindled
into nothingness in the eyes Of few
scheming politicians In Johnston Thurs
interest felt in the ejecting Of Highway
Commissioner John Walch from Office.
Mr.. Walch has been continually ON the
gridiron. This morning one more act In
the farce was acted. which lasted about
ten minutes. To the ignorant this body
has been making big bluff at econo-
my. 10 call q meeting OF the Council
means an extra expense OF $lS to the
town.
At $3.50 the meeting was called to order
and ten minutes later IL was adjourned.
For ten minutes sitting the town must
pay $ls.
The following is literal copy of reso-
luton passed, the spelling and punctua-
tion being that OF the authors:
JOHNSTON. Sept. I'd. 1902.
WHEREAS 1t is Of the opinion OF this board that
the Highway Department OF this town is being
ioosv managei and for the best interests OF the
towns And that the Highway Commissioner John
Walch n Incompetent to conduct the management
OF said department. Also that the said Commis-
sioIer has unwarrantably discharged his duty on
several occasions.
Therefore Resolved. That the Town Sergeant he
and Is hereby Instructed TO citation upon
said Highway Comms sioner John Walch TO appear
before this board Monday Sept. 1892 1880 o'clock
Council Chamber sld show IL any he has
why he should not be removed from said ONCE.
Just how man can perform the duties
of his Office unwarrantably Is question
that requires deep aud exhaustive
thought.
Again it is matter OF doubt whether
I'LL ..& hon rk.xyl A.
should hold the position of Highway
Commissioner or Mr.. Walsh.
Surveyors mt Hughesdale.
Railroad surveyors who are at present
engaged in the vicinity Of Hughesdale in
marking out q line for the proposed new
route TO be run through this section, are
meeting with considerable opposition, not
from the people but from nature. AT this
point several hills and valleys exist,
which prove serious obstruction TO the
work OF surveying and it Is doubtful IL
this spot can be utilized for the purpose.
Early in tho week the engineers sought
diligently for n more practical route from
Morgan Mills over these Mills. but failed,
and are still at work. The fall of 125 feet
to the mile. which Is said to exist here.
once surmounted, it will be compara-
lively clear sailing to the Connecticut
border.
For the Fall Campaign.
Tomorrow evening "a meeting of the
Irish-American Protective Society of
Olneyville will be held at Republican
headquarters for the purpose Of arrang-
ing for the fall campaign. Although no
meetings OF this club have been held dur
ing the warm weather they have not
been inactive, an executive committee
having been elected to transact any busi-
ness which might come up and to draft
new mem bers. There are ready for the
approaching heated time abont one hun
dred new members waiting for admis-
issues of the Republican party should at
once feel it their duty to encourage this
organization.
An Enjoyable Evening.
The Misses Lufts entertained number
of their friends last evening at their re-
sidence, No. Belknap street. Prof. SAM
uel O'Keeffe OF North Easton, Mass, a
guest of these ladies being present.
The Balfe Male Glee Club contributed
much to the OCCASIONS enjoyment by rem
dering some vocal selections very pleas
ingly. Other pleasurable pastimes were
indulged in, ana most enjoyable even
ing was spent.
school Notes.
Prof. f. A. Spratt, the newly ap-
pointed principal Of the Johnston high
scnool arrived in town this morning
Monday. All the schools will open next
Monday after the summer vacation with
full attendance.
George ii. Boiden of Brigham street,
q graduate of the PROVIDENCE high
school, has been engaged TO teach at the
Comfortable school next fall.
Briefs.
Edward Devine of Rockville. Conn.,, is
visiting his brother In this vicinity.
The Misses Sadie and Lila Monahan
returned yesterday to their home in Fall
River. Mass, after a pleasant visit among
friends in Oineyville.
George Schofeld. undertaken on Plain
field street, has for the present retired
from business.
James f. Pirce Of Johnston, who gradu-
ated at the high school last June, will
teach Mt the English and Classical School,
PROVIDENCE, next fall.
Ii is reported that a Cleveland banner
will be raised soon on High street. near
Norfolk, by the Eighth Ward Democracy.
Next Monday SIS will be spent by the
Johnston Town Council in endeavoring to
induce Highway Commissioner Walcn to
retire. He will be ready with plain
statement of facts.
Drs. Edwards and Payson, now located
on Delaine street, will, according to re-
being erected on Olneyville square.
Richard LOBBY, clerk at San Souci's
store. is spending n weeks vacation at
Attleboro, Mass. the guest of Thomas
Mccarthy of that place.
DIR. +. A. Twitchcll received word this
morning from the Republicans at Thorn
ton that they would swing their Harrison
and Reid banner TO the breeze this even
ing I'm the centre OF the village.
The Cleveland aud Stevenson club of
the Tenth ward held meeting last night
at their rooms on Delaine street, and
elected the following members to attend
the Democratic demonstration at Rocky
Point to-day: Owen McGara, John l..
Fox and Armand Giroux,
The Olneyville Temperance Cadets held
a special meeting last evening to take ac-
tion on the death Of Thomas Durnion of
Wheldon street, North End. n member Of
the Emmett Cadets. A committee of three
was appointed to make the necessary ar
rangements for the funeral tomorrow
afternoon.
A large volume Of smoke issuing from
Stokes street last night created consider
able excitement, a large crowd collecting.
An Italian peanut vender burning old
shoes was the cause. Many, however,