The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-23


Joseph Rockford a sturdy beggar. |
was sent to the state workhouse this
morning for six months by Judge
sweetland. 'sad
Lebricht Lemon was sent to the State
hospital for the Insane on the testi-
mony OF two physicians and at the re-
Quest Of his son.
Lizzie Cox. common night walker,
ple2ded guilty this morning before
Judge Sweetland and was sentenced to
the state workhouse for nine months.
Wilhelmena Dores was this morning
sent to the State Hospital for the In
sane at the request of her brother, who
said he feared she might commit sui
eide. Two physicians testified as to the
woman's mental condition.
The trial of John Smith for the theft
OF bay horse and Goddard buggy from
pr. Dennis p. Winn at 524 AtwelIs
avenue occurred today in the District
Court. The respondent was adjudged
guilty and fined $40 and costs.
Catherine J. Sullivan. charged with
noncompliance with the city sewer or
dinances, pleaded not guilty this MORN
ing before Judge Sweetland. and her
trial was set down for September 2.
she was held in 5000 bonds for her ap-
pearance on that date.
francesca verducci charged with
having dangerously assaulted Carmesto
Fragano by kicking him in the abdo-
men. pleaded guilty In the District Court
and was held for sentence Friday In
the sum OF $70o. as 1t is feared that the
assault may have a fatal result :.
Nathan H. Truman was today ap-
pointed by the Appellate Court guard
ian ad litem for Philip Allen, Jr.. one
Of the defendants named in the bill OF
complaint OF the Providence Institution
Tor Savings against William Ames
ct al
Henry Clarkson, is a peddler, and while
cleaning his horse early last evening.
after his daily round, the animal kicked
him in the side. inficting painful In
1uries. Clarkson was attended by DR..
Grant, and on the latter's recommend
alton was removed to the Rhode Island
hospital.
The case against Charles III. Cope
land and william Davis for evading a
board bill OF $65 at the Westminster
Hotel. and which had been set down
for trial in the District Court today,
was again continued until August 30 at
the request OF counsel, when 1t Is ex-
pccted by the defendants that the ac-
count viii be settled.
On the steamer Baltic, yesterday
afternoon. Mt. Vernon lodge No. 4. A.
r. and A. NJ, started on matinee and
moonlight excursion. stop was made
II Point Pleasant, where dinner was
served and games enjoyed At O'Clock
the party boarded the steamer and had
delightful moonlight sail on the bay
before returning to this city.
While riding his bicycle on Brook
street last evening f. ]. Reynolds, OF
Central Falls was thrown violently tt
the ground by the breaking OF the forks
Of the machine. His left arm was pain
fully spraincd and he received bae
cut over the right eye His injuries re
ceived attention from Druggist Shean
IN his store at the corner Of Brook ant
Transit streets.
Last evening the Social and Bene
ficial society made moonlight excur
oion on the steamer Bay Queen. Their
was q good sized party on the steamer
and the National band furnished enjoy
able selections throughout the trip. Th'
band also furnished music for dancing
at Rocky Point. where the party spen
couple of hours very pleasantly.
About o'clock yesterday afternor
Alice Logan. s years OF age, daughter o.
william Logan. who resides at 49S Wes
Exchage street. died very suddenly. Sh'
had been in good health until the after
noon. when she complained of being II
and was seized by violent paroxysms o
vomiting. During this attack bloo
vessel was ruptured, and In the opinio
Of DR.. Wins. who was called the chill
died OF hemorrhage.
At Roger williams Park this evenin
Reeves American band will render II
following program. March. Govern
Dyer" Reeves: overture. "wiliia
Tell" Rossini: (a), Indian March
(b), Medley Jig" Brahan; solo for &C
net. Mr.. Church.; fantasia, "Albior
Baetens: ballade. "Erl King" schubel
colo for trombone. Mr.. spary: Event
CaII." descriptive. Reeves; 'Torchlie
Dance" No. 4, Meyerbeer; National a
Henry Farris. who some time a
was released on probation when I
raIgned on a charge OF non-suppo
wae before the District Court ags
this morning. and was told by Jud
gweetland that he had not fulfilled
promise. He answered that he h
done the very best possible under
circumstances. He was not given
chance 10 explain. however. and "