The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-15


caught red handed trying TO get away
with some of the stock of the American
Electrical works. He had a quantity OF
copper about his person, while around his
body was wound quantity OF copper
wire. An employe OF the works caught
him with the goods and reported the
matter TO Mr.. Phillips. who In turn re-
ported the matter to Sergeant Adams,
with the request that the man be taken
into custody.
Yesterday the sergeant went TO Paw
tucket In search of the man. but failed
to locate him at that time. Paymaster
Murphy later went 10 Pawtucket and
with Officer Flynn. of that city made
n hunt through all the barrooms in the
city, but failed 10 locate their man.
Just as they were about 10 give up the
search. they saw the man on River street
and he was at once arrested and taken
70 the Pawtucket police headquarters.
Word was sent to Sergeant Adams and
he went TO Pawtucket after the prisoner.
This morning he was arraigned in
court, charged with the larceny OF the
wire. He pleaded not guilty and was
bound over for trial. Johnson was for
merly an employe at the wire works.
but was discharged about two months
ago.
FIREMEN MEET.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Watchemoket Engine company was held
in Firemen's hall last night. There was
a good attendance. The chair was oc-
cupied by Foreman Mdlien.
IL was voted TO attend the muster at
Brockton on October and Joseph Cash
man. George w. Fuller and A. r. Gris-
void were appointed committee to
make the necessary arrangements 70.
transporta ton. Two cars will be char
tered. one for the conveyance OF the fire.
men and the other for the transportation
OF their lady friends. who helped them
out during the fair last winter.
A number of new members were voted
In and several were transferred from
the substitute 10 the active list.
An invitation to attend the muster AT
the Taunton fair on September 25, was
received and laid on the table until the
next meeting.
An Invitation TO attend the fair OF the
Riverpoint hremen was laid on the table
for one month
The appointments Of laddermen and
rosemen for the ensuing year was an
noupced
II was voted that the Gevser be taken
to the Brockton muster
II was voted also that vote OF thanks
he rendered to the members Of the Hy
draulion Engine company OF Bristol for
assistance rendered the company on
Labor Day.
James McGwinn and Patrick Cuneen.
we're given a vote Of thanks for refresh
nents provided on the return OF the com
pany from the Labor Day muster at
woonsocket
There was some discussion regarding
the condition Of the watchemoket In
view Of her performance at recent mus
ters. II was not considered that the en-
sinc was in the pink Of condition and
there was some inquiry In regard to the
sreason. II was finally decided to give
the tub q thorough overhauling
The property committee was instructed
10 have the Geyser strengthened by the
addition OF new braces on the sides.
There are at present four braces on each
side and the number Is TO be increased
to Elk
II was also voted 70 extend the thanks
Of the company to the citizens who had
furnished the company with refresh
ments for use at the social part OF the
present session.
II was voted TO adjourn for two weeks
At the adjourned session the Geyser will
be taken out for shaking UP.
At the end ~ the meeting the social
committee provided fine entertainment.
the features Of which were musical Sc
lectiene an the piano by Professor Fred
Mack. who alec sung some very good
solos which were several times encored
by the hremen present.
Professor Walter Mathewson also ala
some good turns. getting of rag-time
SONGS and character skits In a manner
which held the company In spasm Of
delight for half an hour after he had
stopped.
Refreshments were enjoyed and ~
social part of the meeting lasted until
nearly midnight.
SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL
Yesterday afternoon the mother Of
Thomas O Brien who lives at ,Phillipsdale
reported 10 Sergeant Adams that he was
unruly and that he would neither attend
school nor work The boy stated that this
was not 60 but when arraiened in court
this morning he was sentenced to the re-
form school during his minority.
CARS DELAYED.
This morning the street cars were de-
layed for about ten minutes be o number
OF teams which had been driven onto
Washington bridge and then left by the
drivers TO take care OF themselves while
the drivers returned 10 the square.
number OF Riverside and Taunton
avenue cars were held up in n most effec-
tive manner. white the conductors fretted
AN ACCIDENT.
While two men were driving down Paw
tucket avenue yesterday afternoon one ~
the wheels OF their vehicle colhded with
pole which Is used TO support the electric
wires OF one OF the companies who trans
NIT efertricity on rfIHr rhoroughfars WIN
results which were disastrous for the
wagon.
One Of the shafts was broken short on
and the wheel Knocked out Of plumb 80
badly that ~ threatened 20 collapse al