The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-06


ticulAr geography with much favor, ~ he
considered II one of the most complets
educational works placed upon the market.
Mr.. Lsnt also endorsed tho edition, and
was very anxious TO SEQ II for no thought
II would be OF incalcuIable benefit TO the
scholars OF the public schools. 6upt.
Draper said that he did not know ct the
present time what grade he would place
tho biographies and no would prefer 70
wait until tho schools opened before de-
Gliding upon the matter. The meeting then
adjourned to the call of the chair.
The Tramp Eyii.
The patrolmen are kept busy Just %
present looking after the many suspicious
characters who have invested the CITY,
Some OF the neighboring cities and towns
have adopted very stringent measures In
regards TO these idle members OF society
and the result IL that they are hanging
about this city. Droves OF them stow
themselves away In different parts OF the
city and the police are kept on the alert
watching their movements. Their princi-
pal quarters are In and about the freignt
cars and In the woods on the West 5ide.
Some of them are SO bold that the women
folks, particularly In the neighborhood OF
Hunt street, are afraid to go out after dafk'
1t has been proposed to take the patroiman
of the early morning beat on Clay street
and put him on the upper end OF Broad
street. As the time and beats are arranged
at present there Is only one policeman on
duty in the evening In that locality, and
he Is compelled to cover an enormous
amount of territory. II the extra police
men were appointed 1t would simplify
these m tiers. Chief Goldsmith Is deter
mined to rid the city OF all the hobos, ana
strict orders have been given to the patrol
men to arrest them.
An Alleged Assault.
John Miller was arrested last evening by
Officer Lambert on warrant issued at the
instance of his better half for an alleged
assault upon her last Sunday evening.
Miller Is the same man who caused a sem
sation on the "Bowery" last spring by at
tempting to commit suicide by taking q
dose of Paris green. While he was in the
station last night acting Sergt. Sylvestre
kept sharp watch upon him as he was
afraid that Miller might make second
attempt upon his life.
The Board OF Assessors.
The Board of Tax Assessors are busy at
the present time placing the values on tax
able property. This year they are working
on somewhat different plan from former
years. Formerly they took the valuation
here and there, but this year they are
working by card. The valuation lists will
be prepared In alphabetical order, and
such a system will materially assist the
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them.
District Court News.
Standing room was at premium this
morning In the District Court and Judge
Goff had quite grist of cases to act upon.
A Frenchman from Broad street was
fined $2 and cost for simple drunkenness.
Edward Champaign was found guilty on
the charge of being a vagrant and was
sentenced to the State Farm for six
months.
John p. Miller, who was arrested last
evening on complaint of his wife for an
assault upon her, was given 60 days at
Howard.
Frederick Law, charged with selling
liquor to a minor, waived examination,
and was found probably guilty and held In
the sum of $500 for trial In the Supreme
Court September 3.
In the case of John Hogan the verdict
was not guilty. The charge read that he
was an "idle person of doubtful reputation
and having no visible means of support"
The defence was not required to put in its
evidence.
Remembered the Firemen.
The fremen connected with the Broad
street fire station were agreeably surprised
In ot {r<~ hxv o{xv{- Iovo to~
melon from Valley Falls. The present
came from Arthur George of the Valley
Falls Store. Mr.. George is Assistant Fore
man of the Valley Falls Fire Company and
recognizing the efficient work performed
by the Central Falls boys at the late fire,
took this means to show his appreciation.
1t is needless to say that the melon disap-
peared from sight In short order.
Notes About the City.
Joe Clarkson of the Broad street station,
Is enjoying well earned vacation.
Mrs. John Brady and son of Norwich,
Conn.,, the guests of DR.. T, Henry McNally.
Mrs. Charles P. Baker and son Eugene
left for Cottage City for a stay Of two
weeks.
Miss Clara Graves of High street will
spend four weeks at Newport, as the guest
of friends.
The Misses Esther and Mary White and
Miss Jenny Maxim are visiting Mrs.
Joseph Buckley.
Marriage Intentions were filed yesterday
at the City Clerks Office by William Adams
and Maud Wright.
Fred Newell and family are sojourning
at Martha's Vineyard, and will remain
there until Monday.
Mr.. r.William j. Lees of Kendall street will
leave tomorrow for Kansas, where he in
tends remaining for brief period.
Jabob Jacobsin has purchased the fruit
store at the corner of Central and North
Main streets owned by the late John
Moriarity.
Mrs. 8. g. Stiness Of Clay street Is spend
ing the summer at Saunderstown. Mr.. Z.
G. Stiness is making an extended trip
through Canada.
A party of Central Falls people, includ-
ing School Committeeman Lent and wife
will leave for Nova Scotia the 10Th OF this
month for ten days trip.
Lowelrs Home Saved.
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