The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-10
OLNEYVILLE.
Another Raid Maie on Alleged
Gambling Pace.
Meeting Of the Council al Which Law En-
forc.rs Are Appointed COnstabl.S.

There was a special session OF the Johnston
Town Council Saturday evening. and two of
the members Of the Johnston Enforcement OF
the Law League took il upon themselves to
act as inside and outside guardians Of the hall
ana shut out representatives of the press and
citizen generally. The meeting
was proceeded by, a raid ON the building at 10
Manton avenue where it was supposed gam
bling was being carried ON.
wagon that resrmbed hook and ladder
outfit was driven into the square about o
o'clock and later Town Sergeant Holbrook ac'
companied by a number OF patrolmon, and a
few Of the mombers of the Enforcement to tha
Law League followed. With them came crowd.
Some Of the men went 10 the front door ana
asked for admission, but as the manager ot
the house was not seeing company they were
not admitted. Then a rush was made for the
wagon and the one long ladder was placed
against the front side Of the building and one
in the rear.l In few moments the rooms mp
stairs were flcd with policemen and mem
bcs of the Law Enforcement League, VINO oe-
gan search for gambling implements out
when the search came To an end the searchefs
had nothing TO show that there had been any
gambling in the place, except one OF the mem
bers of the league had in his possession cigar
box containing 25 chips and pack OF cards
found In closet
A roulette wheel was seen on the roof Of the
building adjoining the one raided, and 1t was
supposed IL was out of the reach of the strong
arm Of the law, so IL was not disturbed. At
the request Of the league n policeman W as left
in charge of the room, and then the members
of the League retired TO tho council
chamber -,rheEs- Charles " Calder George " =
Anson, Ezra Clifford, Charles Il. Moore and G..
r. Olney were made police constables. The
latter wanted il understood that he was not
connected with the first -four mentioned he
boing appointed st the request Of the Plain
field street church.
AT this time n newspaper mnn walked into
the council chamber and found that tho meet
ing was beng held in the town clerks Office,
which is divided from the chamber by n wood
and glass partition. As soon rs the leader of
the league saw the newspaper man, one of
them made spring for the door and another
fcr.t other. and in less than jiffy the
newspaper mur was the sofc occupant of tire
dark, cold and drcary council chamber.
The meeting went on. and one Of the mem
bers of the league gave notice to the council
that at the next regular meeting, which will
be held Friday evening, charges would be pre-
fered against Town Sergeant Holbroox After
this n resolution was passed ordering the town
sergeant 10 place man in the rooms raided,
and to have the man remain there antil or
dered out by the president of the council. This
was reduced TO writing, and the town SER
geant was sent "a copy.
Some of the councilmen were of the opinion
that some one had acted too hastily in the
matter, and thought IL would bo well 10 get
legal advice on the matter. II was voted that
Town Solicitor Harris be seen Sunday TO
ascertain whether or not the court had a right
70 place man in the rooms.
The question will also be asked whether or
not the olice have the right TO open the big
safe In rhc place raided Saturday night IL
il also understood at the meetint Friday even.
ing that a gentleman who paid $i6 tu have
special meeting of tie town coEncil called
viii be present, and ask why lie who pays
into the town treasury $780, was charged this
amoGnr, while others couli have them called
often and whenever they choose without pay
ing.
There Is also report current that the own.
ers OF the building whicn was damaged blythe
police viii strike Daek. At the meeting of the
council saturday evening Mr.. Calder said
that he would be responsible sfor damages, II
there were any,
Seats IN the council chamber will be AT
premium Friday evening, and excitement
from "a uew quarter is looked for.
BUSINESS MEN MEET.
The conn ittec from the Business Mems As.
sociation appointed at the last meeting for
the purpose OF arranging "a program for the
celebration Of the 10th anniversary of the as.
soclation met ia the Office Of W. a. "A. Grant
Saturday evening, and elected Mahon G..
Nowfy as chairman ana ". A. II. Grant as
secretary md treasurer. Mcs,rs. MoNry Grant
and J. H. Thompson wcro made a sub.cummit.
tee 70 arrange FOR the entertainment, MIR.
Mowry for The supper, DR. r. A. Twitcheu for
the hall, q. j. Lewis for flowers and John +.
Thompson for the printing. It was decided
90 celebrate the anniversary Thursday even
ing, Jan. 20.
A DOG. NOT BURGLARS