The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
PAWTUCKET.

There was a notable gathering at the
city hall. yesterday afternoon, Of attor-
rtNs OF this city and the Blackstone Val
ley to pay tribute TO tho memory of the
late Chief Justice Tillinghast Chairman
JCseph Osfield ably portrayed the many
worthy qualities or the deceased. Judge
W. w. Bledsett reported a set OF resolu-
tions. which expressed regret at the loss
which had fallen upon the members OF
the bar and the community at large i'm the
Ceath Of Judge rilnghast. and set forth
the qualities Of mind and heart that had
eudeared him TO his friends I'm all walks
OF life His exceptional ability as a Judge
Was spoken OF and also his blameless and
Upright private life. which earned for him
the title OF a Christian gentleman i'm the
highest meaning of the term. His services
TO his country during the civil War were
mentioned, and his conduct while in the
army characterized as that OF "A brave
50 ldicr. In conclusion. II was resolved that
copy OF the resolutions be properly en-
srcssed and sent TO Judge Tillinghast's s
family.
The resolutions were signed by william
" Blodgett. Nathan W. Littlefield
Claude J. Fanrsworth and Joseph Osfield
ana seconded by Nathan w Littleheid
Mayor Higgins, city Solicitor r. w
B10dgett=and number Of others. rr
committee was empowered TO have them
to the family OF the deceased.
Edward kearuey gave an Interesting
lecture on compound Engines before
the local branch Of Stationary Engineers
Some 80 couples enjoyed thc sale ana
dance held under the auspices oe Vic
toria commandery. Sons OF St. George
In Clan Fraser hall last night
Rosaelo Rofaloti. an Italian, living at
81 Prairie avenue, hada narrow escape
revl.r st.ft
$50 o'clock last evening. and it may
prove later that his injuries arc more
serious than at first thought. He was
attended by DR. stephen Y. Hughes, who
found that the right limb was injured
about the kneecap. How serious the in
jury Is Dr. Hughes could not stat elast
evening. The accident happened AT n
point near tho mans home. on Prairie
avenue. According TO his statement nc
was headed toward his home. and owing
20 the narrow road at that point and on
account of the bad condition OF III hiWh-
way, no was driving his wagon in the
middle OF the car track. When he saw
the car bearing down on him he was un-
able 90 get ont Of the way In time and
the car struck hts wagon. His horse
was Knocked down and tho wagon vas
considerably damaged Rafalou vas
thrown from the seat 10 the ground and
barely missed going under the wheels
OF the car.
a somewhat spectacular fire occurred
late yesterday afternoon In house To-
Gated at 81 Thornley, street. The house Is
occupied by two families. Joseph Osield
and family reside In the lower tenement
while Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph MCGOWAN
occupy the upper floor. a young daugh-
ter OF Mrs. MCGOWAN was assisting her
mother I'm setting the table for the family
supper. and IN -ome unaccountsble man
ner she pulleG iho tablecloth from the
4 able. thus throwing the lamp TO the
floor The lamp ox ,loded and the flames
were quickly comm nicated TO the carpet
rugs ana woodwork Although tho alarm
was giv"n Immediately. the fre ga'1ed
good hoadway before tho FIRE appar itus
arrived on the scene As the FIRE; hose
cart arrived the l'azo was Bursting
through The roof sr1 q took some lively
work by the frcmsu 20 obtain control
Tho flre was extingushcd with y loss %
about 500 upon the building and FUR
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