The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-03-28
OLNEYvILLE.
Strike Troubles Are Ended
for the Present.
The Help Will Probably Return to
Work Tomorrow Morning.
The Popularity aVote- Getting Strength
of Commissioner Walch.
The NKws BUREAU. oLsEYvILLE,
No 8. Hartford Avenue.


The general help of the Weybosset
Mills met In Textile Union Hall this
morning at 10 o'clock and 1t took them
just five minutes TO vote TO go to work as
soon as the gates are opened TO them, and
In all probability tomorrow morning they
Will be back aud at their several stations
In the factory. Manton Mill is running
today as far as it is possible with the
help that is remaining, a considerable
number having removed from the village.
The Highway Commissioner.
Previous to 1887 Johnston comprised %
highway districts, and only in few in
stances did a man have charge OF more
than one district.
At the January session of the Legisla-
ture, that year, an act was passed en-
powering the town to consolidate the sew
ernl districts into one, II the aot should be
ratified by the electors at the State
election in April of that year, which was
DONE and OH April 16 the Town Council
proceeded TO elect one commissioner in
stead of % ~ heretofore.
Johu Wslch, the present Republican
nominee, was chosen UNANIMOUSLY, and
each year since he has been chosen by
the people at the April election with
the exception of one year when on ac-
count q the majority law the election
Yves thrown into he council w hich elected
him that year. This is the only town
officer elected in April and the commis-
sioner is voted for upon a separate ballot
provided by the town clerk as
are the town officers in June.
The popularity and vote getting strength
of Mr.. Walch is demonstrated by the
rnajorities he has received at elections the
several years he has been candidate,
which are as follows:
lSSS-John Walch.. ...,....................... 5sl
Opposition. ........................... 25S
Majority. .......................... 32}
SSy-Johu NhIch...... ..................'....... bb5
Opposition..'.......... 4l9
Majority. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l4i
ls9O-John Walch.. .................,......... 6l3
Opposition, ......................... 4i9
Majority. '.'s..'''.''..'''.'..''... ioi
1s9l-No opposition, John Walch elected
by acclamation.
Is92-John Walch. sl4
Opposition vote of three candidates. 30
No choice. Mr.. Walch elected by Council.
1s93-Jchn Walch. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s62
Opposition. ..."..................... go
Majority. .......................... u
1s9i-John Walch. h.......,-............... Ills
opposition. ,....,.......... 40
Bunyan's Dream.
The "Dream of Bunysn; or, The Won
drous Journey Of the Pilgrim" was rep
resented at the Broadway Baptist Church,
last evening, by 30 colossal paintings OF
intrinsic merit. The exhibition was in
terspersed by vocal and instrumental
music, and was attended by @ large and
appreciative audience.
Serious Fall.
Asahel Fiske, proprietor OF the Sycamore
street livery stable, fell from the hayloft
in his barn last evening and received q
fracture of the skull. Drs. Thoms and
Bowen attended him and at last reports
he had not recovered consciousness. Mr..
Fiske is a man of middle age and highly
respected by all Who know him.
Drunken Teamer.
A driver on team of the Providence
Coal Co., who had evidently been imbib-
ing too much, toppled from his seat as he
was crossing the square this morning,
and by the assistance OF officer Bennett
was seated on his team again.
MIR. Winsor Withdraws.
Harrison T. Winsor, second nominee Of
the Citizens Party for commissioners OF
highways, called at the town clerks Office
ut noon today and withdrew his name.