The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17

ing the action OF the town council on
exofficer Harry ID. German. There are
some OF Mr.. Germans adherents who
claim that the council should have given
a hearing Immediately on the charges.
The majority OF people. however. are Of
the opinion that the course adopted by the
council was the only proper one under
the circumstances. In justice to both
sides such a hearing should be advertised,
which had not been done and no one
but Mr.. German had been called upon
to file any evidence. This violence was
called for on the explicit statement that
IL was to be used in determining the ad-
visibility of holding the hearing as orig
inally asked for by Nj German.
To have held such hearing imme-
diately upon the receipt OF the affidavits
would have been a hasty proceeding
which would have accomplished no par
ticular good. 1T is true that there
should be no unnecessary delay In the
matter. but at the same time such pro-
ceedings should not be the subject OF
undue haste" as one prominent man re-
marked this morning. The matter Is
now in the hands Of the police commit
tee, and II is within their province TO
d
been instructed TO report at the meeting
Of the council TO be held on August 5,
but as no special instructions were given
IL is optional with them whether or not
they shall hold a hearing. The same
thing is true OF the petition asking that
certain licenses be revoked.
THE TOWN MEETING.
The warrants for the special town
meeting TO be held on Monday next have
been posted at various points through
out the town. The proposition for con-
sideration, according to the warrant, is as
follows:
T>p see II the town will vote to appro
pirate $4,000 or so much thereof as may
be necessary 10 pay the state OF Rhode
Island for the extra expense to be caused
by macadamizing Taunton avenue from
Broadway to Pawtucket avenue OF a width
Of 20 feet instead OF II feet, as allowed
by law. The work TO be done in accord
ance with the provisions OF chapter 9S2
OF the public laws and the amendments
thereof.
There Is but little interest manifested
in the meeting, except as another ex-
ampel OF the inadequacy OF the present
form OF government In a town OF l4"O
inhabitants.
THE SEWER.
Work on the sewer is progressing rap
idly, but the work OF putting in the sec.
ton between the Mauran avenue railroad
crossing and the Seekonk river Is prov
ing more of task than other parts or
the sewer. The workmen have struck
foundation OF clay, which Is hard to dig,
and in the bottom of the trench Is sew
eral inches OF water.
The excavation at this point is TO be
nine feet below grade. which is not so
deep as in some places on Mauran ave-
nue., where II is II feet deep.
A RUNAWAY.
Yesterday afternoon a horse attached
to an express wagon belonging TO He-
brew peddler became frightened and ran
across Watchemoket square. The ami
NAL was stopped before any damage was
done TO the outfit, but not In time TO
prevent the contentsh OF the wagon being
scattered over the landscape In that
NEW MANAGER.
Last night a meeting OF the baseball
team of the IVY Social club was held for
the purpose Of electing a manager o1dnioa and q
manager and Daniel Mclaughlin seCEe-
tary, There is much interest in the game
manifested by the members. Manager
Sexton would like to hear from any good
amateur team.
CHURCH MEETING.
Last night a meeting OF the members
of the United Congregational church was
held There was considerable discussion
regarding the proposed repairs on the
church. The church. which was at one
time considered on the outskirt sof the
populous section Of the town. is now in
the midst OF a thriving community and
its membership Is constantly on tn elm
crease.
UNION EXCURSION.
July 20 there win be a Union excursion
Of the Sunday schools OF the Second Bap-
tlst church, the united Sunday schools
nf M
day school from Monroes corner. The
combined Sunday schools will take the
steamer Corsair from Frazer's dock and
go TO Dighton Rock park, where dinner
will be eaten. Upon leaving the park
the party will enjoy a sail on the bay,
returning home early in the evening.
OBITUARY
Miss Mahala w. Gardiner, one OF the
oldest residents Of the town, died yes.
terday at the home OF her nephew. George
r. Williams. 50 Leonard avenue. Miss
Gardiner was born In Swansea, Mass. in
1913. She had been a resident OF this
town for many years and was highly es-
teemed by all who knew her For many
years she had resided with Mr. Williams
The obseduies. which will be held at
Mr.. williams residence, tomorrow. at 10
o'clock. will be private. Interment will
be at Warren.
SUNK WITH CARGO.
A scow belonging 10 the Narragansett
Bay oyster company lies sunk I'm the
Seekonk river n short distance west of
the channel The scow II laden with so
bushels OF oyster shells aboard. IL is
thought that the sinking was caused by
too much cargo This morning a tug
was endeavoring 20 raise the scow.
BROKE DOWN.
Last evening a team belonging 10 a He
brew peddler broke down Just over Wash
ington bridge on the Providence side. The
driver was thrown out. but not injured
While he was away from his team In
quest OF something with which TO repair
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