The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-08-27
Mr.. BATES DIDN'T RUN.
In Spite Of Mayor CarrolI's Re-
movaI" He Still Acts.
THE MAYOR TRIES TO APPOINT.
hut His Appointee Won't Acccpt-Tho
Pawtucket City Treasurer Under $780,
900 Bonds Won't Give Up His Books
Tho Banks Honor His Checks.

Although Mayor Carroll of Pawtucket
has, to all intents and purposes, suspend
I'd City Treasurer Bates from Office the
city has as vet experienced no Ill effects
Mr.. Bates still continues to perform the
duties and functions Of the Office. He Is
paying bills and his checks are being hon
ored at the banks, just as though the
Mayor had not attempted to suspend him,
which members of the City Council claim
he has not done.
The course taken by the city treasurer
in preference to that pointed out to him
court. will appear upon reflection to DO
the only one he could conscienciously
take. When IL Is considered that he Is
under $S0.00 bonds to care for the city's
money and see that none OF 1t goes astray,
it does not seem likely that he would
surrender his books, papers and all the
accounts OF the department, aud leave
them to the disposal Of any one whom the
mayor might appoint. Then. too.
It may have the effect Of
other channels, which 1t is evident would
be more desirable TO the treasurer. This
bond it Is doubtful IL there Is any power
to release the treasurer from, and SO long
as the treasurer Is covered by 1t, it Is evil
bent that he will not be persuaded to
burrender his trust, except by force.
1t may be said right here that the treas
urer is not acting on his own RESPONSE
biiity In the matter, but has been pursu-
ing his course all along under the advice
of counsel.
Yesterday afternoon Mayor Carroll went
Riley, the assistant treasurer under Mr..
Bates. treasurer pro tenn. Mr.. Riley de-
clined the honor, however, and 1t is un-
derstood that the mayor how has an eye
on two other men for the appointment.
PAWTUCKET.
Meeting of tho License Commissioners.
The License Commissioners met yester-
dav afternoon, and granted James Law
ellie license at 40 Pleasant street, trans
ferrinQ to him the license of Francis Con-
lon at 20 Broad street. The application Of
Joseph McGundle for license at 1913
West avenue, was objected to by the resi-
dents in that vicinity, represented by
Claude j. Farnsworth. AS no one appear
ed for the applicant, the matter was con-
tinued to next Wednesday evening for a
hearing
A Release to be Drawn Up.
The local branch of the Iron Hall held a
special meeting last evening to take some
action in view OF the present condition Of
things in the order at large.
After some discussion IL was voted to
have a release" drawn up, the object be-
ing to prevent any legal proceedings by
the receiver at Indianapolis to appropriate
Trustees of this branch. This release is
to be signed by each member, when the
money, which amounts to g, 100, and
which represents 90 per cent. of the total
amount Of assessments agiinst the men,
bcrs Of tins branch, will tie divided pro
IN A N ,Iaoro 4 I'm,
good standing.
To Improve the Militia.
Five States of the Union have been
called upon for military service recently,
and while there is little prospect Of
RHODE ISLAND being the next one, yet the
Tower Light Infantry OF this city intend
to be in readiness for call when 1t does
come. The armory Is Mt present undergo
ing thorough cleaning and number OF
improvements are being considered. promi-
nent among which Is the completed ad-
dition Of gymnasium and baths for the
dissemination OF strength and cleanliness
among the members of the company 1t
rs also intended hereafter to use additional
judgment in the selection OF new re-
cruits, and more attention will be paid to
drill meetings The company will hold a
special meeting Monday evening.
The District Court.
In the District Court this morning
Margaret Flynn was sent to the State
larm for six months as a common drunk
lrd.
Two persons were fined for drunken
hess.
Points of Interest.
w. Waldo Robinson of this city has be-
gun suit against the New York and New
England Railroad Company for So, 900 for
parties in this city who were injured in
an accident OH that road at Cranston a
short time ago
The 4 o'clock meeting at the Y. NJ. C.
A. tomorrow afternoon will be addressed
by A. T.. Spencer.
The Pawtuckct congregational Church
(the Rev. Alex. McGregor, pastor). hav-
ing been closed for some week and under
gone thorough renovation, will be re.
opened tomorrow, when services will he
conducted morning and evening, by the
Rev. Joseph Lambert Of Elmwood, PRovI-
pENCE.
CENTRAL FALLS.
The tax assessors have complet ed their