The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-13
HOUSEBREAKER- - HELD.
Edward Lyons Was Bound Over to
the Grand Jury.
Large Grist for Judge Sweetland's Con-
sideration This Morning.

There was large docket in the Sixth
District Court this morning, the most
important case being that OF Edward
Lyons, who was arrested few days
ago on suspicion of being the person who
entered the residence OF A. NJ. Althans,
119 Hope street, on Oct. 8, and stole
articles to the value of nearly 500 from
Fritz Eichner. Lyons conducted his
own case.
The most important witness was L.
ID. Nelson, who keeps a jewelry store at
43 Dorrance street. He testified that
Lyons visited his store, where he dis
posed Of Eichper's watch and chain.
Lyons did moi testify as he said it would
be useless. He was held for the action
Of the grand jury in the sum OF $500
The case sgainst Peter McGough ana
bis barkeeper, William Goluwaite, was
called. j. M. Brennan said that 1t was
bis puporse to rsice q constitutional ques-
tion at the Appellate Court in regard to
the right by hotel keeper to sell liquor
on Sunday. Mr.. Brennan claims that
such was the Interpretation of the law
in New York. McGough and Godwsite
were required to furnish surety provid-
ing the settlement of the case before the
higher court; when the claim is discussed
they will be called before the Sixth Dis
trio Court again sor trial.
William Warren Ives, who, with his
brother Thomas, and Ralph Conant,
were charged with having stolen a watch
from John +. Martin of I38 Julian
avenue, were tried. Martin testified that
on the evening of Sept. 10, he went to
sleep under a tree at the corner Of Eddy
and Public Streets. and that when he
awoke his watch had disappeared, but
he could not tell who had taken 1t.
The authorities attempted to show that
the prisoner had also partially admitted
the truth of the charge, but in spite OF
this Ives was discharged.
James Davis, a sturdy beggar, was sent
10 the State Farm for six months.
Catherine McCue was arraigned on
the charge OF being a common railer and
brawler. She pleaded not guilty and was
held until Friday for trial.
John Lsrvin waived examination on
the charge OF breaking and entering the
storo OF william II. Low q Son aud was
held for the action OF the grand jury.
John Donahue, for making an assault
upon his wife, Bridget, was sent to the
county Jail for 30 days.
James A. Lee, a colored man, was
charged with stealing suit of clothes
from Dennis NJ. Ryan. Lee claimed that
Rvan gave him the clothes while intoxi-
Gated. He was fined $40 and costs.
The case against Angelamaria Lundi
for making an assault upon Domeuica
Rlociardo was continued for one week,
owing to the fact that two OF the princi-
pal witnesses failed to put in an appear.
ance. Warrants were issued for .he ar
rest of the missing witnesses.
Irving Davis is young man who has
the letting OF house or two at the North
End lie desired to oust Thomas Far
rell, who had lived I'm one OF his houses
on Davis street for 10 years, from the
tenement. Saturday evening Davis called
at the house occupied by the Farrells
nhe pietttu 'hcn outs hbuf hS'otbihs w
the testimony, this led to blows. The
case occupied an hour and q half and re-
suited in the conviction OF Davis, who
was fined $40 and costs. lie took an sp-
peal.
Joseph Mclaughlin and his barkeeper,
Charles Currsn, VINO were arrested few
weeks ago on the charge OF selling liquor
Illegally, we're nsld for the action OF the
Grend jury.
Bert Pratt, the old Amherst player, was
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