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The Famous Charlie Smith Arrested for
Keeping Liquor Nuisance.
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Charles Smith, who is not unknown to
the fame tnat arises from eccentric ac-
tions, is again in the hands OF the law.
He has for some time been, IL Is claimed,
conducting corner nuisance on Charles
street near Greeley street. Charles has
told two or three parties that IL he shot
an officer nothing would be done to him,
as IL was known he was crazy The past
history of Cherries w9s rather confirm
atory OF the idea that no one would arrest
Charlie while awake. lie Is not given 10
sleeping out, and when he Is awake his
fists are generally rapidly moving, and he
has generally stick with him. Never
theless Officer Gilfoii found Smith very
easy yesterday afternoon. The hero OF
many battles with the police walked
down Smith street armed with heavy
CLUB and called In place of business
there. Officer Gilfoil witnessed his en-
trance and then got in a nearly doorway,
putting himself in a position that Smith,
when he again reached the street, would
have to walk over the officers toes. Smith
came out, and few seconds afterward
Gilfoils hand rested on his shoulder.
Fire was in Smiths eye and anger in his
voice but the soft speech of the officer
triumphed over the hero's wrath and after
some protestations the two left for the
Second police station, where Smith was
locked up.
who went cunning for Nelson Vial, now
warden of the State Prison, and when his
property was advertised for sale under
mortgage kept of the purchaser with
shot gun. Shortly after the sale the
house sold took fire, but no one ever
knew the cause OF the blaze.
Charles Toye and Miss Fanny Abbott
will be married at their new home on
Doyle avenue this evening. A reception
VIII follow the marriage ceremony and as
both the young contracting parties have
many friends there is not doubt the re-
ception will prove a most pleasant one.
William Gilbane d. Bros. have been
awarded the contract for the interior
work en- the new Holy Name Church.
The pastor, Rev. Father Walsh, intends
that work shall begin at once and the new
building will be one OF the handsomest
churches in the city.
The appointment of patrolmsn Peter
+. Gllmartin to the vacant police SER
geancy gives unqualified satisfaction TO
the residents OF this section of the city,
Mr.. Gilmartin has the respect and con-
fidence OF the people among whom he has
been brought up and in the performances
OF his duty as a patrolman he has won
only the warmest praise from those whose
property he has been guardian over. All
the qualities that mark gentleman he
possesses and his ability and faithfulness
are bound to be recognized in bis new
position OF trust.
Concerto di Magistus reported to the
police of the Second station yesterday
that he was held up by three Italians on
Douglass avenue near Eagle Park and as
saulted Sunday evening.
He claimed he did not know the names
OF the parties who assaulted him but an
investigation of the case leads the police
10 think that the men who stopped Con-
certo are not unknown to him, and some
folks say that the trouble is all about a
handsome young woman.
very interesting meeting OF Finegan
Council, X. of c., was held last evening
and the third degree was worked on
seven candidates. A large number of
Knights from different councils in the
State were in attendance.
John, sullivan, one of the oldest resi-
dents of Wanskuck, died at his home on
Douglass avenue early this morning. He
had reached the advanced age of SO years
Officer Briggs last night arrested DOM
iDico Payolo, who was wanted by the
town authorities OF Johnston to answer
charges of violent assault and attempted
rape. Dominica was In a house when
the officer called for him and jumped out
of a window, but his effort to escape
proved very unsuccessful.
The marriage of Miss Louise Murray to
Mr.. James Seagraves will take place at
st. Edwards Church tomorrow evening.
Officer Thomas j. McCartin today pa
tr oiled the day beat formerly covered
by Sergeant-elect Gilmartin.