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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
ANSWERS
SERIOUS
CHARGE.
Lynch Declares He DID MOI
Attempt to Rob Town Clark
Crawford on Highway.

| The trial OF James Lynch for the at
tempted robbery Of city Clerk Crawford
OF Central Falls on the night OF February
lith last took place In Judge Wilbur's
court today <irwan who was indicted
/ with Lynch, defaulted his bail
Town Clerk c. Fred Crawford was the
first witness for the state. lie told OF
his meeting the two men, Kirwan and
Lynch, on his way along one OF the high
ways of his city. The two young mea
he knew well and had befrended them
on many occasions He expected no
harm from the men and was much sur
prised when both grabbed him. q
Lynch, Mr. Crawford said. took hold OF
his hands, while Kirwan drew a revolver
anu pushed IL against his, Crawford s.
race. a demand for money was made on
Mr.. Crawford and he was put i'm fear
though he knew Kirwan. In the scuffie
that followed Mr.. Crawford says he was
held by the two wrists by Lynch and
held against the fence. Mr.. Crawford's
cries finally brought 10 his aid City En-
sineer keene. and when the men saw him
coming they ran. The revolver was
empty at the time of the trouble
Mr.. keene testified he opened the door
OF his house which was near the scene
VI 'ht dtidch on MI crawford, and saw
three men scufiing, and soon after heard
Mr.. Crawford cry for help. Witness said
as ne went To Crawford's aid the men
ran. "A week later he saw Lynch at the
police station I'm Central Falls.
Detective Sherman OF Central Falls told
oil going out 10 see Lynch at the Jail and
getting information there. On cross-ex-
animation Mr.. Sherman said that Lynch
claimed that he and Kirwan got short of
money after drinking and Kirwan said.
wen go up and see Crawford. I'll get
a dollar from him"
Lynch testified that there was no rob-
berry or attempted robbery planned be-
tween him and Klrwan. Witness said
that l<irwan was confident he would get
money from Mr. Crawford as nc had
succeeded I'm getting money from him
on previous occasions by simply asking
FOR IL. Explaining his connection with
The affair further Lynch claimed he did
hot know Kirwan had revolver and
hat all he's Lynch did during the al
eyed scuffie was 10 take hold of Mr..
|rawford's coat and say: Give us n
quarter Fred"
on cross-examination Lynch admitted |
ne had pleaded guilty the same after |
ioon 10 an assault on another man. He |
tented he was guilty, though, as he had |
10 witnesses 20 prove his innocence. he !
lad entered the plea he did. Lynch said |
he was fined for drunkenness the day |
ifter the assault on Crawford.
Assistant Attorney General Greenough |
or the state and Hugh j. Carroll for |
he defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
HOLDING
The FORT
STILL.
Chief Adams Is Sill in Pos.
session Of Tho Headquarters
Of EaSl Providence POIIcs.

And still Rufus Adams is chief of Police
OF the town OF East Providence, and the
indications are that until Mr.. Norton.
who has twice been elected chief of police
by Goo Goo town council. breaks i'm
the door and takes charge by force, or
gets the supreme court 10 help him, Mr.
Adams viii hold the fort
The latter still retains the support OF
all OF the other town officers and the
citizens generally and he will undoubtedly
hold on until the next regular meeting
OF the council which will be held an May.
No one knows what the next move VIII
be. for Mr. Norton claims the council
that appointed him should seat him now
that he has qualified. and so far as he Is
concerned has complied with all that the
law requires.
There are those who believe that moth
ing more than making demand each
morning Will be done until the next
meeting OF the council. and that this body
will refuse to audit Mr.. Adams bill or 10
receive his report.
The council is the auditing committee
and Town Treasurer ID. s. Ray pays the
bills, but no one believes Mr.. Ray will
pay Norton were he to present a bill for
services.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
ASKS $4,000.
Dina Seeks That Sum on Ac-
count Of Personal Injuries.

jury In Judge Dubois court today
heard testimony In the suit Of Rafaele
DINA against the Providence Bleach
Ing Dyeing company to recover
Bleaching & Dyeing company to recover
$4,000 for personal injuries. The plaintiff
was at work for the defendant company.
lie was sent to work on high plat
form over some machinery. The planlxing
Of the platform, II is claimed. was old and
rotten and the boards on il broke and
plaintiff was dropped into some machin-
cry and gears. His right arm was broken
In four places and three fingers were cut
off. There were other Injuries OF perma-
nent nature.
Willard Il. Tanner is attorney for the
plaintiff and G. j. Farnsworth and w. y.
Vincent attorneys for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

meeting OF the Valley Falls Firemen's
association was held last evening at Ee st
Lonsdale. at which time Il was decided
TO defer until the next meeting the selec-
ton of permanent quarters. The commit
tee which IL now looking for a suitable
hand engine for the association was au-
thorized 10 negotiate for the purchase of
one or two Button engines which are
now owned I'm the west and which can
be purchased at reasonable prices One
OF the engines liz considered to be of the
best and this Is the one the associat ton
desires TO secure.
An official visitation was made Loyal
Enterprise lodge, L. O. % F.,M. u. which
met last evening a [ odd Fellows'hall Valley
Falls. the visitors including Provincial
Grand Master George H. Nuttali of Paw
tucket. Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Emmanuel Oldheld OF Olneyville. Grand
Corresponding Secretary George Lord OF
East Providence, and Grand Treasurer
Thomas Lund of Wanskuck
branch OF the Irish Catholic Beneyo-
lent union was formed at a meeting held
in Foresters' hall, Valley Falls last even
ing, the officers chosen being: President
John Curran vice president. Miss Lizzie
Rutledge; recording secretary. John A.
Cooney; financial secretary, John Nc
kenna; treasurer. Matthew Barry; SER
Joseph Ellington: trustees.
John Welch. James Scanlon ard David
Burke. The branch will meet twice a
month on Tuesdays, in the han of the
school building OF St Patrick's
parish. The five principal officers were
chosen delegates TO the meeting of the
state union which will bc held Sunday I'm
An entertainment of considerable merl,
was given last evening at the vestry
II the Valley Falls Universalist church |
~ the young people OF the parish. and |
lfter program OF readings and instru- |
mental music the drama, "A Perplexing |
was creditably given. Tho |
proceeds will be devoted 10 church work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
LEAGUE FORMED.
Anti VaCCinatiOniStS M3el and
Elect Officers.

An Anti-Naccination league was organ
lied In this city last evening with the fol-
lowing officers: President. c. l.. Kneel-
and; vice presidents. Judge o. S. Bos-
worth of Bristol. L. c. Pierce. a. s. Ar
mold of Woonsocket and Henry Midgley
secretary. n. ID. Murray: treasurer. Da-
vid ;. Fraser The executive board con-
sists Of Henry =. Tamt. -. A. Jackson
Robert Greaves, Albert NJ. PAUL and
Judge O. s. Bosworth
The policy of the Anti-Vacclnation
league Is 10 inform. by every proper
means. the people of what the league be-
licves TO be the danger and folly OF vac
cination. To oppose H. and TO educate the
people In regard 10 the fallacy OF vacci-
nation. The hague is not purely local
and " is expected that persons from ali
parts OF the state will be numbered
among It's members.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
LINCOLN,

The bills for the expenses incurred be.
cause of the epidemic OF smallpox I'm the
town. which have not been paid for sew
efal months. viii be paid by the first OF
next week at latest. the town treasurer
having ben authorized by the town co,n
eli TO hire 5000 for the specific purpose
or paying these bills. There are now two
cases OF smallpox In the town. both Of
which were discovered i'm Manyille Wed.
nesday and Thursday Both patients were
employed at the mills ON the ManviIle
company and the possibility OF other
cases developing is feared ny Health Of
hcer DIR. Walker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Promptly az ? O'Clock Speaker Arrirs-
ton again called the members 10 order a,4
acts OF Incorporation were granted IN the
wage barners Emergency hospitaI of
PROVIDENCE and the Surety Bonding com
pax also OF the same city: the former
capital stock is fixed at $1,000 ana ,be
latters AZ $4,000
An amendment 10 the charter ~ "a.
". Imman company was agreed TO
An act authorizing the Coventry Fire
district 10 purchase or establish a s,s,e,,
or water works was adopted
The truancy bill as slighti, sro,,.,.s
py the senate was passed I'm conourronco
MI Pierce from the committee on a..
ance recommended resomtlon anr,e-
priating $4,000 for rife practice: passed '0'
NO PAY FOR COMMITTEE
MT Morgan introduced a resolutio, No.
Dulns compensation for members az a..
JOINT committee on free transfers. snr
OF sS0 each 10 Representative RemItnsar
ann senator Parker: 20 Senator Psrkburs,
ana Representatives Curtis aud Hlreins
$3.50 each 'hseiis'
Mr.. Mcdonald did not 80 much op,oso
the appropriation 10 compensate b1, 4,
conhicted With the constitution sa,,,,.
mat members shall receive g. n dav To-
fheir services and no more
Dr. Garvin wished the constItutlonali,v
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
ASSEMBLY ACTS
VERY PROMPTLY.

Of the question discussed
Mr.. Morgan believed an appropriation
could be made 20 pay members for spc-
cial services performed during the recess
Mr.. Curtis declared his opposition TO tho
! resolution and did not care for remunera-
| ton for his services on the committee
| DR.. Garvin argued along the line on the
ground of mountaineering ond moved
Indefinite postponement A rising vote
was ordered, the result being 10 ayes 10
20 nays.
! Announcement was received from the
| senate Of concurrence IN the act redlir-
! ing the Suburban Street Railway COM
! pany to establish a system OF ticket trans
| fers.
Mr. Mcdonald then renewed his argu-
ment on the unconstitutionality of the
resolution, the passage of which would
establish dangerous precedent and open
the hoodgates 10 other abuses I'm the Same
direction.
Mr. Carpenter saw no reason 10 paw
the committee anything for their services
| and 80 did the house by defeating the
resolution by decisive majority
STREET RAILWAY BILL.
Deputy Speaker Burlingame called from
the table the bill regulating the hours of
street railway employees and moved IL
be pat on Its passage.
Messrs. McHugh ogden and Mcdonald
favored the act and IL was adopted unani-
mously by vigorous aye. IL goes into
effect June l, 1902.
From the judiciary committee came
substitute b OF an act authorizing
Augusta Mccarthy Norman 20 build a
wharf abuttlng on her land at Ports
month passed
Upon recommendation OF the finance
committee resolution prevailed appro-
priating se@ for improving the Indian
burial ground at Charlcstown
Also a resolution apropriating 5000
Tor High Sheriff White and two deputies
$40 each for services on the present ses-
sion OF the general assembly.
Also resolution appropriating $1,000 To be |
at the disposition OF the attorney gem
erals department I'm cases OF necessity
The speaker announced the following |
NJ mbers of the Andersonville committee: |
Messrs. Kenyon and Durfee of Providence
and Garvin OF Cumberland
The American Trust company was au-
.hcriz@i 10 increase IT'S capital stock not
70 exceed S2D0.000 and the United States
rrust company of Providence was incor-
)ora d.
NEW TRACTION COMPANY.
Mr. Moore, from the committee on cor
lSrauols. reported favorably substitute A
II an act To incorporate the Providence |
md Worcester Traction company. The |
ncorporators named are John r. Turner !
harles +. Easton, James w Walker and
J. Barker Garter. The company can hold |
apttal stock TO the amount OF 81 900 900 !
md have an office In Providence or the
own OF Lincoln. The stock must be sub
cribed and 10 per cent paid in within one |
ear.
The act passed without reading.
The aldermen OF the city of Pawtuckrt |
iere authorized TO abate sewer tax on |
ne estate of the Home for the Aged In |
hat ct".
The files wers cleared by various meas
res being indefinitely postponed upon
recommendations and at $3.50
clock the house was still In session
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
CENTRAL FALLS.

The funeral OF former Mayor William
Won Gottschalk. Will take place on sun
day afternoon from the home OF the de-
ceased at 22G Central street and will be
private. Tho prominent life OF the de-
ceased and his activity I'm fraternal and
military circles called for a desire on the
part OF the First Light Infantry Regi-
mcnt, as well as other military organi-
cation. and on the part OF the various
fraternal orders. as we'll as the citizens
OF the city.to specially honor the memory
OF The deceased. but this ostentation being
distaseful TO Mrs Won GottschaIk. her
wishes were observed and the funeral will
be without the presence OF any OF the
who wished TO do honor to
che dead
In the district court this morning Frank
Ouilettc, refractory youngcster. was
sentenced to the reform school during
his minority at the request OF his parents.
Best Creamery Butter. 2sc. 10. at Mills
Tea a Butter Co IA Xaatr,ins,or 4,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
DEFERRED.
Sentence Of fournier Convicted
Of Maintaining a Muisancs.

Adelard Fournier, indicted for maintain
ing common nuisance at the corner of
Westminster street and Huntington ave-
nue was found guilty by jury in Judge
Wilbur's court
The police testimony was to the effect
that Fournier kept a drug store and sold
liquor To all comers
witnesses for the defendant swore that
tney never saw any Illegal business I'm the
pace ana that a larger number OF per-
sons whom the police thought were buy
Ing liquor I'm the store were really going
and coming from the large number OF
tenements I'm the same block.
Sentence was deferred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
SERIOUS CHARGE
Allegation That Joseph Sasn
Illegally Acted as Deputy Sheriff

Joseph soen was arraignod before Judge
sweetland this noon on a warrant alleg-
ing that he had falsely represented him
SELF to be a deputy sheriff. lie pleaded
not guilty and was held In $1,000 for trial
on April s. Tho arrest was made by De-
teetive Nickerson Tho complainants are
John and Festina Clark. Of IS Victor
street, who alloge that they were given
remarkable experience I'm a law office
ON Market squar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
A new POINT
Raised by Counsel for Man
Accused Of Illegal Liquor Selling

An interesting question affecting legis-
lation in regard 10 the sale OF intoxicants
has been raised in the case Of Cornelius
Mccarthy indicted for selling liquor to a
minor.
1t is claimed that on December 3. 1901.
Mccarthy sold ten cents worths OF ale to
an eightcen-year-old girl
His counsel Page, Page q Cushing
claim that the law under which he was
indicted Is unconstitutional in that IL pro-
vides an unusual punishment. The act
provides I'm addition to a sentence OF from
~ days to one year In Jail and a fine of
500 the party convicted shall be deprived
of "A liquor license for five years The SUI
preme court I'm Michigan has held an act
which provided that a party be deprived
OF license for "A year unconstitutional
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
COURT CHRONICIINGS

Joseph Miozzi was bound over 10 the
grand jury In $780, by Judge Sweetiand.
TINS noon, for au assault with y pistol
upon Alexander Durante. on Atweils ave-
nue. last Sa turFday
Arthur MAYNARD. accused Of an assault
with knife, upon Charles Roberts, in
one of the Olneyville mills. few days
ago, was found not guilty. Judge Sweet
land said that the evidence showed
lack OF criminal intent. The principals
are boys
Joseph Gursk was bound over 10 the
grand jury IN 500 and Dominick Browski
was hned Sl5 and costs for assaultlng n
fellow Pole. In ysrd on Eiswald street.
Monday night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
INFORMATION WANTED

DEPUTY Sheriff y. w Merrick Of Jef.
ferson. Mass. writes 10 chief Matthews
Tor Information concerning the where.
abouts ~ Mrs Brown. supposed 10 be
living in this city. whose brother Syl.
vester &. Stone. was found dead I'M that
town today. The body has been entombed
for the present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
NEW TRIAL DENIED

The appellate division OF the supreme
court today handed down q resrrip, IN tbo
case OF Richard ". Ryder vs.. Frank NJ
Bates, city treasurer OF pawtucket.
pofendants' petition FOR "A ne wtriai ia
denied the verdict being held not against
The evidence and thcdamages not exces-
sivc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
OUT OF OFFICE.
Former 1ruant Officer French
Loses in Legal Battle.

j. Austin French of Pawtuclet has betn
unsuccessful I'm his efforts to hold on TO
the office of truant officer.
Ihe legislature passed a special act
changing the manner OF election and a
successor TO Mr.. French was chosen.
Mr.. French took the case to the appel-
late division of the supreme court, which
Today handed down decision adverse to
his claims
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
NEW TRACTION COMPANY.
AFTERNOON SESSION OF THE SENATE.

IL was 2:15 o'clock when the senate was
called TO order for the afternoon session.
Gov. kimball announced that he had ap-
pointed as a committee on the part of the
senate. TO inquire into the facts OF the
burial place OF Rhode Island soldiers I
| Andersonville, Senator Freeman OF Cen
tral Falls, aud Senator Eldredge OF East
| Grcnewcih.
House act 10 incorporate the Rhode ISL
and Life and Accident Insurance COM
| pany was passed nj concurrence.
| Senator Champln. OH New Shoreham.
| from the committee on corporations. re-
| ported back an act 10 incorporate the
1 United states Horn Manufacturing com
| pany; passed In concurrence.
Senator Babcock, from the same COM
! mhttee' reported back act TO incorporate
| the Joseph Church Manufacturing COM
pany; read and indefinitely postponed.
PASSED AROUND CIGARS.
AT this stage OF the proceedings Sena-
tor Banigan, OF Pawtucket, announced
that he had bene instructed by the motor.
men and conductors to pass around the
cigars ana he handed page a box whcih
every member dipped into.
An act to incorporate the international
Trust company, and an act i'm amendment
OF an act 10 incorporate the Nicholson
File company were passed in concurrence.
Substitute a OF on act TO incorporate
the Narragansett Trust company was
passed In concurrence.
Several old acts which had been on tho
files since 1900. were ordered TO be in
definitely postponed.
AN OLD DIVORCE BILL
Senator Parker, OF Coventry. fro mtbe
judiciary committee. reported back an
act In amendment OF chapter 22a. General
Laws. OF criminal Jurisdiction OF district !
IN
An act in amendment OF chapter ie5 |
General LAWS known as the Easton d. |
vorce bill, was, on recommendation OF the |
judiciary committee. lndeAnitel y post
poned a,'
From the committee on education came
substitute A OF an act 20 amend chapter
-, General Laws. passed In concurrence
An act I'm amendment Of an act 10 in
corporate the Mechanics Savings bank of
Woonsocket. was passed I'm concurrence
resolution 10 pass sundry accounts
AGAINST the state FOR printing was passed.
t5i.t9. OF j Herbert shedd. Sfa8 n and ~
q. 4 rry Sarles Sf52.i0. were allowed and
ordered raid ~
PAWTUCKET COMMISSION.
Governor Himball announced that ne
had appointed as commissioners To- read
Just the ward lines in Pawtucket: Freder-
lck lay ,Qr ~ Fqwtucket: Frank T.. Hold |
Central FlUs '"'' VI
on nc tion ~ Senator Ere man. of Gen.
Va, all. the appointments were confirm |
ed by the Eenpte
Senator Crumb ~ Westerly. reporied
ndck from the committee on finance the |
solution 90 appropriate $4,000 FOR "A !
recommending nassave "'
fas-age Of the resolution was opposed
nl senator Gasklns of CumbvrlanI nud !
senator KENYON. of Richmond. and hftrr
a prolonged discussion N was pagsed
p ssiou. ~" m ,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
FINANCIAL NEWS
Msx YORK slltks.

.Reported BY FLETCHER & TAPPAN,
street fioor Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04

Best Creamery Butter. 2sc. 10, at Mills
Tea & Butter Co, 20 Westminster st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-04
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
CUMBERLAND.

Eek dividend.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-20
Hugo Items

Sunday School at o'clock eve Sun.
day. The school is steadily improving
under the superintendency OF R,v,
Stewart.
The candy pull and dance at Mr. Sew.
ert's was an enjoyable evening to all who
attended. The boys said the candy was
almost rs sweet as the girls.
The dance at Wm. rurdy's on the l4th
was an occasion to be remembered for
long time to oil OF those that partici-
pated, The music was super6ne, the
banjo seconded to Mr. Enyart's violin
and enchanted the dancers to trip the
fantastic toe to Just one more waltz. "
Quite a crowd of Hugo people attended
the Leland dance on the 18th and re.
port a good time. Dick got acquainted
with Bob's pretty widow. Now for some
fun. Dick.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-20
0UARRELsoME ANCESTORS.
Our Early rsmihes We're Almost
Continually in n Row of
Some Kind.

A study OF medieval rural life is
apt 70 give the Impression that the
principal part of the life OF the peo-
pie was spent in quarreling or in the
commission or prosecution of offenSes
Our ancestors certainly were a very
htigious and a very disorderly people.
The records TEEN with instances Of
meme and women drawing knives
against one another, Of breaking into
houses, OF prosecuting one another
for Lsnder. Then we have such en-
tries as these, says Hppincott's:
ut is ordained by common consent
that all the women OF the village must
restrain their tongues from all SLAM
derlng." Thomas, son Of Robert
Smith. is fined IL pence because his
wife Agnes beat Emma, the wife OF
Robert, the Tailor; and Robert, the
Tailor, pence because hi, wife En-
ma swore at Agnes, the wife Of
Thomas" at is enjoined upon all the
tenants OF the village that none Of
them attack any others in word or
deed, with clubs, or arrows or knives,
under penalty of paying 40 shillings."
Such entries, frequently occurring,
In addition to the innumerable in-
stances Of individual attack, slander,
petty theft, and other immortality,
seem to show a community Of far from
perfect virtue
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-03-20
CHANGING A QUARTER.
n Takes Jsst Seventy Cents in small
Coins to Do the Trick in
Eleven Ways.

How much does II take TO change
a auarter?" asked the bartender, ac-
cording TO the Philadelphia Record.
TWENTY-FIVE cents, Ell? Not on your
life. 1t takes 10 cents TO do the trick.
How many ways do you suppose
quarter-dollar can be changed? Just
exactly IL.
"a fellow of limited means may like
the jungle Of coin in his clothes. In
that event you can give him rs pennies
or 20 pennies and one nickel, suppos-
ing he wants 10 get beer. He may
like to have a little Sprinkling Of sill
yer in his clothes and you can accom-
modate him with Is pennies and a
dime, or ten pennies, dime and a
nickel. II he prefers to have change
handy for a beer and car fare, why
is pennies and two nickels will fix
him up, and II he wants cigar In
addition. besides having little stock
OF cash in his jeans, give him ten pen
nies and three nickels. That makes
six ways. Now. then, fellow with
a quarter can trade Il off for Ave pen
nies and two dimes. Ave pennies and
four nickels. two dimes and one nickel,
one dime and three nickels, or five
nickels, just as he prefers. And to
accommodate him In any way that he
might select you have to possess rs
pennies, two dimes and five nickels-
10 cents In all"