The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-07
OLNEYVlLLE.
Doings Of Police officer Doane to Be
Investigated.
ne Got into an Early Morning ROW II
Road Householder Matters.

last evening. He will not return to
duty, according to the statement OF Chief
of Police Holbrook until after an investi-
CATION of the reports concerning his con-
duct Wednesday morning has been made.
II appears that after being relieved from
duty at 1 o'clock yesterday morning he
visited the st. CLOUD Hotel .on the old
killingly road managed by Con Keating.
At that place between the time of his
arrival and 8 O'Clock trouble arose be-
tween Doane and Keating. What caused
the trouble, or just how 1t occurred KeaS-
Ing declined to state last evening. When
asked II he had been drinking Keating
replied II never tasted liquor in my
liie." That something happened 10 evil
denced by the disfgured face OF Doane
as seen by parties who passed him as he
wended his way home after the affair.
keating, 1t appears, was the man witd
bloody face reported on PIainbelh
street at about daylight yesterday morn
ing inquiring for the residence of Chief OF
Police Hojbrook, whom he visited before
that official had risen and informed him
concerning the case. This the chief admit
ted last mig ht when seen by a NEWS man,
although at noon yesterday he disclaimed
any knowledge whatever of the affair
keating came down at about the time
Doane did and went In search of the chief
does not appear. 1t has been intimated
that he became alarmed and desired to
give his version or the affair first to Chief
Holbrook. Keating naturally desires that
the affair be kept quiet, but Mr.. Hol-
brook states that Doane admitted TO him
that Keating's story as the chief re-
ported 1t to him last evening was
practically correct as far az he could re-
member, but he claims not to be able to
account for himself during part of
parly Wednesday morning. Policeman
Doane was appointed night patrolman in
Johnston six years ago, and has served
continuously ever since. No formal
charge was ever preferred against him.
although rumors OF misconduct have been
beard on several occasions. A police in
Investigation is likely to reveal much
That has not been told. Councilmen Har-
committee who would will the investiga-
sion, IL one occurs other than what the
chief is already engaged in making.
AZ MOUNT PLEASANT REPUBLICAN CLUB.
The rooms of the Mount Pleasant Re-
publican Club were filled to their fullest
capacity last.evening to listen to the Hon.
Benjamin NJ Bosworth and George A.
Ittlefield, Esq, who were announced as
speakers for the occasion.
Mr.. Bosworth addressed the ssembly
upon the influence OF women In the
different walks of life and pred icted that
through their efforts politics would be
sleansed.
MIR. I.ittlefield spoke at length, paying
p tribute to Lincoln, Webster ana Blaine.
What we want is not a n accidental presi-
dent, said the speaker, but one with the
trade mark of the country like either
Reed, or Mckinley. Rev. Willis s. Smed-
ley made short address on "Why / am a
Rpeu blican."
tspaca,aa avarv .cor,r A.. Dnx,h,io
sver had was Democrat" was sum-
mary of his reasons In the language of
Boston citizen. "we want no sex, no
phirks, no simpletons In suffrage" said
Mr.. Smedley in his closing remarks,
which received strict attention from the
Sudience and were roundiy applauded as
were those OF the preceding speakers.
An excellent program, which received
many encores, was rendered as follows:
Piano solo, Miss Eva Cerpenter; Trio,
"Spring Song" Miss Hattie Stone. May
pnd Alice Baldwin; duet, "Maying" Mrs.
J.. III. Meader, Mrs j. j.. Anderson; read
Ing, Miss Alice Baldwin,; solo, ''Auld
Robin Grey" Mrs. j. j. Anderson; trio,
"Ocean Spray" reading, Miss Alice Bald
win. accempanisr, Miss Elva Carpenter.
Besides the members of the club and
their friends ON Mount Pleasant a mum ber
OF ladies and gentlemen were present from
other sections of the city,. who were evi-
a1ent, the Mount Pleasant Club offers,
70 those who attend Its gatherings.
THIRTY-FIRsr ANNIVERSARY.
Today is the 31st anniversary of the
Broadway Baptist Church. The annual
celebration Of the occasion begins this
evening with a prayer meeting which
Rev. j. V. Osterhout, pastor of this
church Is wont to call "our great family
gathering. 1t is anticipated that all resi-.
dent members will be present this even
Ing and messages from absent ones will
be read at this service. Friday evening
occurs the Acquaintance Social' at
which time directory Of the mem bersnip
is to be complied.
Next Sunday will be observed as ami
versary Sunday when a roll call of the
Sunday School mem bers will be had in
the morning. At 3 o'clock y. m, the
pastor delivers his anniversary sermon.
Special praise service in the evening closes
the observance OF the close OF anot her
gears work. The committee in charge
of the celebration comprises Otis Chace,
John Durfee, Thomas Brown, Tom Knott,
btrs. Otis Chace, Mrs. ID. ID. Horton and
Matte g. Eddy.
ITALIAN VICTIMS CASE ALARMING.
Miss Mittie Hoyle who was assuaited at
her home near Simmonsville in Johnston
by the Italian Pascol, some ten days ago,
tb SuUerlHR greatly from the Dlte which
the brutal fellow inflicted upon her
hands. They remain much swollen ana
the left hand has been lanced several
lines by the attending physician, Dr. W.
J. Smith. 1t is thought that there is
danger of blood poisoning. Miss Hoyle
Is stopping at present with the family of
Robert Simmons on Dexter street.
LOCATION OF VOTING PLACES.
At the meeting OF the Town Council
tomorrow afternoon the matter OF select
ing rooms in each of the four voting dis
lricts in which to hold the June elect ion
will be determined. 1t Is proba bic that
lhe Council chamber In District 4. Me-
ihanics Hall in District 2, the old car
barn at Manton for District 3 and the Ca
Jino bui ding at Thornton for District 4,
will be the places decided upon.
CLOSE OF W. G. j. U. CONVENTION.
The District Convention OF the wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union at the
plaInield Free Baptist Church closed last
evening with praise service, conducted
by B. 4. Livingston, Rev. j. M. Lowden
and Rev. Samuel Woodrow. At the after