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Last evening the Grattan Literary Society
held an open meeting for the discussion OF
the fre district property. The meeting was
called TO order by president Peter Tobin. VINO
introduced Mr.. John Byrne as a gentleman
it's pollution. Mr.. Byrne said no had been
acquainted with this river since 1903, and
even az that time the water was not consid-
ered 1T TO drink Since then there Eaye been
numerous jewelry shops built on the banks OF
the river, and from these factories thore
comes a large amount OF acid. which flows
into this river, and Also u large amount OF
other drainage - allowed 10 pollute II.
The proper thing TO do az the meeting OF
the district. ho thought. would bo ~ appoint
a committee TO examine this river. from
where IL rises 20 the mouth, and report 10 an
adjourned IN eoting.
1--WE have a plant which paws. and we should
take into consideration tho number OF years
we nave been improving II. There should be
a representative from the Pawtucket water
works at the meeting tomorrow night. who
has some authority TO talk, and let us know
whether they can continue to supply Us with
water
Mr.. l.. O. Walker said "a few years ago
Attleboro was going TO take their water
supply from the Ten Mile River, some dis
lance above the village. but a sample OF the
board of health, IL was condemned as unit
for use, and now the people Of the Watche-
moket district are gong 10 take this con-
demned water. Again. in a short time. there
will be hydrants on avery corner. for which
the town will have 10 pay, end this water
company will get a large revenue from that
source
James q. Peck spoke against the sale, and
also read a letter from the department. OF
public works of Pawfucket. stating that 10
was able to supply this district with water.
Mr.. James Nc,ourt OF kumford spoke in
favor Of the sale and several others against IL.
LAST evening y nun Der 81 members or
Bucklin Post, q. A. r., including Past Com
mander William y. Comrie, Past Commander
Oriand Freedom. Senior Vice~-Commander
lN.lI...- ~ IAur.. AA1A- a. Anaa- SAUL
Willard and Willism II. Luther, accompanied
Department Commander Daniel X. Baliou on
his official visit 10 Thomas Post nj Apponsug.
Mr.. Charles ;. Mathewson died at the resi-
dence OF his son. Charles w. Mafhewson, on
Grove avenue this morning. Mr.. Mathewson
has been n resident OF East Providence for
many years. For several years the deceased
worked for the Providence Gas Company.
About one year ago he had On attack of the
grip. from which no never fully recovered.
His funeral will be held tomorrow, at l
O'Clock. at the residence OF his son, Charles
W. Mathewson.
This morning Ormsn Bliss, who was SEN
fenced TO the state farm a few weeks ago,
hut has been out on bail for a few days. was
this morning given up 10 the authorities by
his bondsman.
This morning as a farmer named Barquist
was coming across Washington bridge. his
wagon collided with "A buggy driven by a Mr..
Thurher Of Providence. Several spokes in
one u the wheels of Thurber's buggy were
broken. Barquist paid IS for the damage
done the visitors vehicle.
The FIRE district sale Is the ali-absorbing
there cnn be seen n group of men talking
about the sale. The discussion Is not wholly
confined TO the men, for the. women are be-
coming very much interested in the matter.
IL IL said to be q fact that II the women could
vote on the question the district property
would not be sold.