The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-08

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Atlanta Constitution.
Catherine H. Gready's case for fail
ing to connect her premises with a
sewer was continued to July 27th.
The case against Mary l.. Bradford.
for neglecting to comply with the
sewer ordinances was defaulted in the
District Court today.
Clothes hne thieves visited the yard
at the rear of John Cailahans house
70 Codding street. last night and good
haul of wearing apparel was obtained.
Patrick McGarry. for a violent as
sault on Bridget McGarry. pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to 20 days at
the county Jail in the District Court
this morning.
The sewer case against John j.
Rogers was called in the District Court
today. but upon the request of counsel
for the state ii was discontinued upon
payment of costs.
John Mcnamara. charged with main
tanning a common nuisance on Canal
street. pleaded not guilty before Judge
bonds for trial next Tuesday.
John Carrigan. years of age, was
bitten on the finger by a dog owned by
Frank Marshall. while playing in the
street near his home on Pike street
late yesterday afternoon. The wound
was dressed by Clarence Luce, the
druggist at the corner OF wickenden
and Benent streets.
Mary Fitzgerald pleaded guilty to a
charge OF being lewd and wanton
person and was sentenced to 6 months
at the state workhouse by Judge Sweet.
land today. Belle williams and Cora
Williams were charged with the same
offence and a similar sentence was i'm
posed. The two last named took ap-
peals.
Last night John Alley. 10 years of
age. who said he was on his way from
Portland, Me-, to Newport to join the
navy. called at the Central Police Sta
tion ant reported that his bicycle was
stolen from the Union Passenger Sta
tion while he was inside getting a
drink. The wheel is OF Berlo make.
A collision occurred on South Main
street yesterday between a team driven
by James Mcmahon of Sheldon street
and an Olneyville electric car in charge
of Conductor T. G. Chaffee. Mcmahon
was thrown to the pavement, but es-
capped serious injury. The buggy in
which he rode was however somewhat
damaged.
A house at 1886 Canal street was raid
ed yesterday by officers from the Cen
tral Station. and four women. giving
their names as Cora McCarron. Belle
Williams, Mary Fitzgerald and Sarah
Hague. were arrested. Capt Mathews.
with Officers A. p. Martin and f. j.
Mcdonald. composed the raiding party.
Winnie Baker. 10 years of age, died
suddenly at her home, 81 HeIme street.
about 7,oclock last night She had been
Ill but about an hour. DR.. Longfellow
was summoned. but before his arrival
the girl had died. Medical Examiner
Palmer was notified. He viewed the re-
mains and although he thought there
was nothing suspicious i'm the case said
be would hold an autopsy later.
rl. A L.
Dolice that a man she believes TO be
. fraud called at her home. IL Camp
street. yesterday afternoon and repre-
sented himself as a solicitor for the
Kings Daughters OF st. Johns Church.
After questioning him she decided not
10 give him any money until she had
further proof OF his identity. The
police will investigate.
The trolley wire over the south bound
track on Broad street. near Sacket,
street, was broken early last evening
The live wire dangling about the street
caused considerable excitement for a
time, but fortunately no one was hurt
The repair wagon was summoned from
the barn. which was near by. and the
wire was repaired after a slight delay
during which the cars were run ovel
the other tracks.
Ladies' night" at the club house o.
the Narragansett Boat Club last even
ing attracted large number OF mem
bers and friends. Several Of the mem
bers went out In their canoes. while
others engaged In dancing TO the musi'
of Baker Brothers' orchestra. The Joca
fion of the club house is most attractive
and ladies night will doubtless prov
great success IN every way. Th'
committee I'm charge Of these affairs Il
Frederick A. Barnes. Edward s. Whit
snd Edward G. Foster.