The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-22

r,,f,een nersons were fined " anu
costs Zach in the police court this morn
ing for indecent intoxication.
Jessie Robinson was arraigned pelo'e
Judge sweetland this morning eiia's
udth bssng a common drunkard. one
pleaded guilty and was sentehceu ~ -
mor5ths at the State Farm
The case OF Patrick Burns charged
with assault upon John Rogers was
tried before Judge Sweetland th's
morning. The defendant was ordered TO
nav nne of $40 and costs.
tTose Is and Hook and Ladder 4, ex-
tInguished a fire on fence belonging
no Ann Augustus. and located IN the
rear of 62s South Main street at hve
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
oliver Grondlne was arraigned In the
district court this morning charged
with assault on Michael Farrell. lie
pleadei not guilty and was ordered
held in 5000 for trial on Friday.
Thomas King charged with assault
on Margaret King was arraigned be-
fore Juage Sweetland this morning. He
pleaded not guilty and was held In
the sum Of $500 for trial on Friday next.
The trial Of Patrick Concannon
charged with common drunkenness
came up in the district curt this morn
ing and Concannon was given six
months on the State Farm. He took an
appeal.
On complaint Of Annie Mccarthy
Sarah Carter who resided at 22O Prai-
re avenue was examined yesterday by
. pfs-Palmer- and Duffy and adJu1ged
insane. She has no relatives hereabouts
and was given in charge Of Overseer
Wlghtman.
Carl Jagolnzer, aged years, was
knocked down by horse driven by IN
unknown person. in front of his home
at 205 Willard avenue at s o'clock last
evening. The driver stopped but learn
ing that the little fellow was appar-
entity uninjured drove away.
William Walker, 20 years of age, was
knocked down by a horse driven by an
unknown party on Sabn street, at
seven o'clock last evening. The ambu-
lance was called and injuries about the
old gsntleman's face were dressed af-
ter which he was taken to his home
on Messenger street.
The program TO be rendered by
Reeves's American band at Roger Will
lisms Park this evening is as follows:
March, ION to Richmond" Missud:
overture, Mandarin Zune," Reeves:
ta) "The Drummer's Patrol" Reeves;
(b) r"On the Lay that Dewey Comes
Home" Johnson: solo for cornet. Mr..
Church; selection, "Falstaff," Verdi;
Medley OF Coon Songs" Macllie; solo
for trombone. Mr.. Spary selection
"Trovatore." Verdi; popular marches.
Late yesterday afternion an alarm
was sent out from box 2S7 for a fire
on the root of the building 25 Summer
street, owned by Burgess & Williams
and occupied by George Liscomb and
Joseph Baker and their families. The
fire caught from sparks from the CHM
rey of the factory near by. The dry
wool OF the roof was quickly ignited
by the sparks, and when the apparatus
had arrived was blazing merrily. The
fremen acted promptly and soon ex-
tinguished the flames, but not before
the roof was quite badly damaged. Tn,
loss is estimated at less than $780,
A l.
influence of strong waters made thing.
very nvely at the Wheeler & Wilson
store. corner of Westminster and Snow
street. where he was employed, yes
terday afternoon. The man wanted a
small sum OF money, which he claimed
was due him. and Edward Cote. the
manager OF the store, told him 60 come
around when he was sober and he
would be given his money. This made
the employe very excited indeed. and /,
Is said that he struck Mr.. Cote and
badly bit the thumb Of Michael Far.
rell. who went to Cote's assistance. II,
then proceeded to smash a window
cutting his hand and WRIT. and wa
finally gathered in by Officer Anthon,
aad sent 20 the Central police station.
The case OF AbIdiah Binecrma
charged with assault on William
Francis. both colored. came up for tri
in the district court this mornin
Francis testified that he had some trol
BILE Wednesday evening. August Q.
South Main street near College Ill
Words. fists and bricks were used a
coriing 20 the testimony OF Franc
and the latter was a trifie confused
20 where the bricks came from.
knew. however. that he was injur,
Bineerman testified that he and Fra
els had had some words early I'm [
evening over a dime which Fran,
claimed Bingerman owed him. Defcn
ent cleimed that Francis made und
advaneeD upon him With a sharp-elg
Instrument. and that he. the defen
ant. threw a stone at the plaintl
Bhgerman was ordered 60 pay a fin
so and costs. Francis was then tri,
upon thu charge OF assault on Blnge
al Lrl.