The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-28


Howard lodge. No. IL. X. OF p. and there
was a large gathering OF members and
their friends to participate in the festi-
vities OF the occasion. The diversion Of
fered was a musical and literary prog
ram which was well worthy OF the hearty
appreciation which II received, both In
merit OF selection and IN the manner IN
which II was rendered.
The program was as follows Soprano
solo, Mrs Robert GIBBS; plano solo, Miss
Florence McCausland: reading, Mrs.
Frederick Peck; cornet solo, Mr.. Louis
Chubberick: soprano solo. with either
accom- pa animent. MISS Ella Mallon; piano
solo. Clifton Anthony: address. p. G. C.,
Charles z. Pearce; banjo solo. George
Lenz: recitation, Mrs. Frederick Peck;
address, p. c.. Hon. Augustus ". Cum
nfngham.
At the close OF the program refresh
ments. consisting OF fee cream and cake
were served and a social time enjoyed.
HOT TIMES.
Yesterday afternoon the usual quet or
Valley street was interrupted by a clash
between neighbors which has left dark
clouds OF discord and threatening rumors
OF legal action. The damages resulting
from the trouble, so far as known are
one woman bitten on the leg by dog,
one panel In a door smashed, two panes
of glass broken and bitter feud be-
tween three families.
AS near as could he learned the facts
were as follows: Mrs. Harold visited the
premises Of her next door neighbor, Mrs.
Kate Benedict, and white there the wo-
men got into a row and Mrs BENEDICT
saws that a missile was thrown at her
husband. and in pushing him out OF Its
- AA
which was struck and cut so badly that
four stitches were necessary TO close the
wound.
Mrs Benedict said that she and her
husband then stepped into the house and
closed the door and that Mrs. Harold
demanded admittance for the purpose or
annihllating the family. which was re-
fused. A missile was then hurled at the
door with sufficient force to practically
smash one panel and other things were
thrown by which two windows were
broken
Mrs. Harold, Il lis alleged then attack
ed dog lying in the yard and struck
him a blow which necessitated deluging
the animal with cold water to bring him
to.
One version OF this part OF the story
is that II was done because OF bite
inflicted by the animal. while the other
III
are that Mrs. Harold was bitten on the
leg and that the dog was Knocked out
in the most scientific manner
Mrs Belle Hunt corrooorated the ver-
sion given by Mrs Benedict
Mrs. Harold. on the other hand. says
that Mrs Benedict set the dog on her and
that she did him up as a matter of self
defence. She further said that certain
statements had been made by her neigh
bors which reflected on her character and
she resented II.
is THIS so?
Last fall a certain tract Of land belong
ing 10 the Oak Grove Land company was
plated and surveyed, md later fenced
in. Now IL is alleged that at the corner
OF Waterman and Pawtucket avenues a
piece of the highway Is feet wide has
been fenced IN. The matter Is to be
brought TO the attention of the town
council for investigation and II the al
legged fact Is found 10 be as stated the
proper measures for the recovery of the
land will be taken.
The survey was made by J. A. Latham,
who according to memoranda noted on
the plat recorded az the town hall, took
his outline from a survey made by F. T..
Waterman.
THE SOCIETIES.
The regular meeting OF Canonicus lodge.
A. O. L w, was held in Odd Fellows
hal last night Plans for moonlight ex-
cursion we're discussed but no definite
arrangements were made.
A letter was read from William r..
oliver. who has had two or three opera
tions performed on his eyes. He Is now
slowly recovering In California
There were a number OF visitors pres
ent from what Cheer lodge OF providence
and speech making and a social ume were
enjoyed.
At a meeting OF the Ivy Social club held
last evening the report Of the committee
on moonlight excursion was received.
stating that all arrangements for the
event had been made. The committee
consists OF NJ. T. Manox. chairman; w.
Phelan. treasurer; George Nerdon. secre :
tary. and william Conrie anu "eo' se ihN
ingstone.
The baseball committee reported that a
game had been arranged with the Brier-
wood social club which would he played
on the Grosvenordsle lot on Memorial Day
The Watchemoket Fife and Drum band
will accompany the club from the square
To the boat on the evening or the moon
light.
At the Imperial Social club the advisa-
bflity OF holding n field day at some time
during the summer was discussed After
the meeting whist was INDUCED In. j.
Sullivan was high. with score OF 50.
and william McGaney was low score.
TOWN HALL RECORDS.
George s. Baker sold to Ellen s John
son lot No. on the George $. Baker
Arthur A Ft,ller Of ai sotd % Teon-