The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-03
OLNEYVILLE.
Anderson Found Not Guilty Of Be-
ing a Gambler.
Enforcement Committee Holds a Confer
ence General Mention.

The Eighth District Court was filled
this morning owing to the fact that the
case of Charles Anderson, who, few
days ago, was arraigned on the charge OF
being common gambler was to be heard.
Before the case was called, there was a
good deal of whispering which resulted I'm
the representatives of the Johnston En-
forcement OF the Law League admitting
that they did not have sufficient evidence
against Mr.. Anderson and requested
Chief of Police Holbrook TO dismiss the
case.
1t flashed across Mr. Holbrook's mind
that one of the speakers at the mass
gone by he, Mr.. Holbrook had sat orim-
inals Free aud IL tho citizens of Johnston
had any idea he was going to give them
an opportunity TO say that he SET MIR.
Anderson free, they were very much
mistaken.
MaJhewson testified 10 what they saw on
the evening that they called az "a Plain
field street, and Amison was the only cne
who would swear that he saw Mr.. Ander-
son in the room. After these gentlemen
had testified Judge Johnston said that
there had not been a shred OF evidence to
show that Mr.. Anderson was In any way
therefore discharge him.
Attorney ii. Il. Thompson appeared for
the town and A. j. Cushing for MIR. An
derson. After Mr. Anderson had been
discharged the committee held an ex-
tended conference with the town officials
In relation To proceeding against Mr..
Waterman for allowing. hisbuilding To he
used for ambling purposes The COM
mittee wanted Town Sergeant Holbrook
TO serve warrant upon Mr.. Water
man, but this he declined to do until the
committee make the request in writing.
This the commi ittee declined to 40, but
would think the matter over first. Mr..
Holbrook said he could not swear that
there had been any gambling in Mr..
Waterman's building and could not make
out warrant to that effect.
Consultation lasted until noon.
GOOD TIMES IN THE TOWN.
soon to be the Olneyville of old, for all OF
the real estate men have smiling faces,
and find 10 somewhat difficult tn supply
the growing demand for small tenements.
Tho restoration of the schedule OF 1898.
in the many mills Is what has caused
this interesting stir In the town, for In
many cases, son and his family have
lived with father. and vice versa. Now
that good times have come each family
feels that il needs n little more room. so
that it can get little more enjoyment
out Of life.
GENERAL MENTION.
John McGonagle who few days ago plead
ed not guilty to forturing horse, was found
guilty in the Eighth District Court this morn
ing and was fined SD and costs, amounting to
siU.05 the amount being paid by his father.
William Cook, who was a seaman OF the ill
fated ship Oliver Pecker, arrived here last
evening and is visiting his parents, who reside
at 200 Bowlet street. He tells interesting
tales OF the event which have made the story
familiar in every land.
The complimentary ball of Court General
Sheridan will be held in Cadet hall this even
ing.
Three persons were locked up nj the Chaffee
street station last night for drunkenness.
Henry higgins, boy employed in the mix
ing room OF the Riverside mills, had the mis-
fortune to have three fingers OF his left hand
taken off by being caught in a machine. He
was attended by DIR. O'Keefe.
Burt Brown, the well-known half-back Of
the Crescent Polo Club, has been engaged by
a wel-known Providence club.
The Peacock Cycle Club has disbanded for
the season.
The Standard Wheelmsn have taken large
and commodiuus rooms on Stokes street.
A camp of the Salvation Army has leased
the hall In the Pettis biloxi on Piainheld street.