The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-05

James Areslin is reported as missing
from his home. 81 Ives street since
July l.
Miss Lizzie Lewis, who was reported
to the police. on July ?. as missing from
home, has returned.
The case against William f. Deverish
for non-support has been discontinued
on payment OF costs.
A tent with pole attached. valued at
S. was stolen from Samuel Wesson on
Pine street Sunday night.
Fruit to the value of s4.7O was stolen
from the stand of Joseph Lenardo. SO
Dyer street, some time Sunday night.
The case against Bernard McGuin-
ness for neglecting to comply with the
sewer ordinances was continued two
weeks In the District Court this morn
ing.
A number of divorce cases are on
Saturday. when motions are in order.
Discontinuances are asked form most
cases.
The halyards on the Flagstaff on Trim
ity square were broken in yesterdays
whirlwind. and the large flag was
blown about the square for few mo-
ments as result
Arthur Wood. Michael Sampson and
Arthur Stone were charged with dam
aging a building. to the extent of $40.
owned by William II. Hall. They were
fined 81 and costs each by Judge Sweet
land to-day.
VIM. Reddy of 4s wickenden street
and Joseph Aroda of Richmond street
were bitten by dogs Sunday. The in
juries were notp serious, but both
cases were reported to the police. who
will investigate them.
-Four boys ranging in age from 16 to
y IS years. while fooling broke a window
I'm the store OF A. A. Hawkins. 1888
EImwood avenue. Monday morning.
The window was valued at $5.25. No
arrests have been made.
Daniel Finneran. an alleged sturdy
oeggar, pleaded not guilty to the
charge when arraigned in the District
Court to-day. as did James Hughes.
Nicholas Finn and James III. Sutton.
They were held In 5000 for trial Friday.
During the thunder storm yesterday
afternoon the smallpox hospital near
Fields Point was struck by lightning.
Small damage was done beyond the
destruction Of the ridgepole and few
shingles. The place had no occupants
1T the time.
A pistol bullet passed through win
dow In George knights house at 1865
Camp street last night, scattering
broken glass over the floor near where
Mr.. knights daughter was sitting.
Other than the smashing of the glass
no damage was uone.
william Ralston. conductor on the
Centrcdale electrics, reports the theft
OF bundle containing Scotch kilt.
plaid. scarf and a brooch, all valued at
500, from his car. No. 361 at 9:45
o'clock Sunday evening. The articles
belonged to passenger.
To-day was assignment day in both
divisions OF the Supreme Court, but i'm
the appellate division no cases were
ready for assignment by Judge Rogers.
A large number of cases were assigned
for trial next fall by Judge Bosworth
IN the Common Pleas Division.
Edward Bauman at 1880 o'clock yes
tcrday loaded a cannon and forgot to
remove the ramrod from the mouth,
and when the cannons contents were
fired the ramrod struck nearby house
on WcSdbine street and penetrated the
building 70 considerable degree. but
no one was hurt.
A gang Of ruffians enjoyed them
selves last night on North Main street
BY breaking several windows at the fol-
lowing places: Harry silberman, at
3o1; Samuel silverstein. at 442: Samuel
Wisemans. at 42s, and at ]. Rubens. at
l22. In no instance was an entrance
attempted. apparently.
In the Juvenile section OF the District
Court to-day the trial of John Moran.
who was charged with breaking and
entering the Graham street school on
Saturday. June 25. took place. Several
witnesses were heard. and he was ad-
Judged probably guilty and placed in
custody Of Agent Thurber to await the
action OF the grand jury.
The funeral services of Hon. Samuel
n. Cross were held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon in Christ church. Westerly.
Mr.. Cross died I'm New York city last
Saturday morning. He was native
OF Westerly and had held many i'm
portant public of'ices. including those
Of toy < clerk. state senator. state au-
ditor. secretary Of state, etc. He was
interested In the Washington County
Agricultural Society. Of which ne was
ou o6Icer for many years. He was
troocurer Of the Pawcatuck Valley
Street. Railway. a member OF Frank