The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-03
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Raffele Cariu went In swimming last
ada pond above Weeden's Mill and was
drowned. He had not been In the water
but few seconds when he was seen to
disappear beneath II the surface of the
water by two men. Edward Hopkins and
Frank George, who were on the opposite
ran around TO the place where they had
seen the boy disappear, and plunged In
with their clothes on but failed to fpd
him. After searching for the body
about 10 minutes, they gave the alarm:
A party OF five young men appeared and
water for 20 minutes, but could not locate
the body, SO they gave IL up. BY this
time it was very dark. Along came James
Gillen, one OF the best swimmers in the
North End, followed by James
Egsn, another fine swimmer,
learning where the boy had gone
down, proceeded to divest himself Of his
clothes. Some of his friends suggested
that the night was dark and it was only
an Italian anyway. ~ don't care what he
is; he Is human being, and I am going
ply. He was soon In the water
and Myers and an Italian named Cabana.
The news spread with rapidity through
the town that a boy had been drowned,
and by 10 O'Clock there were nearly two
Of the pond. some of them carrying
lanterns and others pIsnks. Two
lanterns were put on q plank, but
were soon lying at the bottom of the
river, having fallen of the plank. Eagan
ventured farther down the stream. and
swimmers, shouted, "lve got him." The
scene was indescribable. The mob
made rush for the waters
edge, an Italian named Richi going into
the water over his head, and would have
been drowned had II not been for friend
who was near and grabbed him by tho
hair Of the head and pulled him from the
water. Hearing Eagan's cries for assist
ance, Myers, Gillen, and Cabana hurried
10 the scene, and after Eagan had located
him once more Myers dived and
grasping the body OF the boy by the arm,
brought it to the surface and with the
assistance OF the others soon had IL
ashore where they tenderly laid 1t on q
bed OF leaves. Then the crowd gave three
cheers for the men who had found the
body. Officers Kavanaugh and
Curly telephoned TO Medical Examiner
Palmer, who gave orders to have
undertaken of Tooleville, where he will
view the remains today. 1t Is supposed
that Carivi ventured out too far In the
water where there are a number
OF cold springs, and was taken
with cramps, for when he went
down the first time he was not seen to
rise again. He was Is years old and en-
ployed in the Wanskuck mill, In the fin-
ishing department. His father works for
Contractor Shaw on the sewers. His
mother is in Italy.
The Irish Syndicate held its fourth
semi-annusl reception and banquet In its
rooms on Douglas avenue last evening,
President Thomas O'Neil presided and
made an addre-s Of welcome, and
incidentally referred to the bensf2ls
OF protection to American industries. He
was followed by Vice President Barton
Arnold, who spoke in . similar manner.
Ex-Councilman William l.. Stokes gave
toast to our country and its future
the Irish American High Tariff Club, en-
deavored to show the difference between
protection and free trade.
The young people connected with st.
Thomas Episcopal Church gave an enter
talnment In the basement of the church
last evening. The was a large attendance
and all appreciated the efforts Of the young
people The readings of little Miss Hol-
lingdrake were especially fine. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to procuring new
books for the Sunday school.
The youngest son of ex-Alderman Gill
martin died this morning.
The young Italians Of Tooleville have
formed a society to be known as the
Night Hawks. They have 80 members.
Joseph Richi is president.