The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-01
CENTRAL FALLS
POLICE" INQUIRY
STILL DRAGS ON

The police investigation at Central Falls
was under way all Saturday afternoon
and evening, and the conditions which
had prevailed at the other two sessions
continued The board continued TO al
low Mr.. Bowen TO ask just such ques-
tions as he desired and at the same time
Mr. Fitzgerald was held down TO just the
questions which Mr. Bowen was willing
should be answered Once I'm a while City
Solicitor Butman would be called upc-
TO give an opinion. but that official had
apparently been given to understand that
he must do as was desired by the powers
that be.
There was not great deal Of interesting
testimony that offered at this session.
Certainly there was nothing which could
be taken as rejecting on the actions OF
Mayor McNally. In fact IL may be said
that the testimony for the most part
went TO show that the men who were
pushing this game may have to be "in-
vestigated" before they get through.
one OF the very interesting features Of
the session was the appearance OF Dep
uty Sheriff Sherman on the stand. Be
fore he had been called one OF the wit
nesses had replied to a question put by
Mr. Fitzgerald, TO the effect that officer
Sherman had hired back room from him
on one occasion In which certain parties
had operated "skin game" When Mr.
MED this accusation very strenuously.
IL was while he was under examination
that President Davenport notified Mr..
Fitzgerald that he would not allow the
name OF any member of this board to be
brought into the testimony. Apparently
the members OF the board have agreed
among themselves that their regulations
are so white that they must not be smirch-
ed This, of course, relieves Mr. Smith
considerably because II h. well-known
fact that Mr. Smith has been pretty active
In arranging the details OF this hearing
but now that the board has decided that
his name is not TO be brought, Il Is ap-
parent that the people TO be deprived |
OF the knowldge OF a good many thing. |
which they might otherwise learn
The hearing is 10 be continued Tues |
day afternoon
FORESTERS MEET.
Branch William O'Brien, Irish National |
Foresters. held their fourth annual re- |
union I'm their rooms on Central street /
Yesterday afternoon About 300 persons |
were In attendance. including present and |
past members Of the order since its incep- |
ION In 1890 and visiting members from |
'ther branches throughout the state.
Chief Ranger James III. McGlynn rre- |
sided and delivered an address of well |
'ome and further program of speech
making, songs and music made up one |
n the most enjoyable affairs ever held by
he society. collation. was served dur |
ng the afternoon. The committee of ar
angements consisted OF j. II. McGlynn.
ieorge Wicks. Thomas German. Mathew
rierney. Francis Callahan George
rooney and Patrick German.
SOCIETY MEETINGS.
The regular weekly meeting OF the |
central Falls Field Naturalist society was
leld yesterday at their hall 1t was re-
ported that the services of r. A. Murray
lad been secured for a lecture to be given |
iext Sunday evening
WEST SIDE REPUBLICAN CLUB.
The West Side Republican and Social
'lub met as usual yesterday. Routine
BUSINESS was transacted A committee is
lrranging for a series OF indoor games
With other clubs during the winter
months.
DISTRICT COURT.
Joseph Morlyke. a Polish boy, was ar
aligned In the district court yesterday
m the charge of breaking and entering
nd larceny. 1t was alleged that he
ffected an entrance TO store by means
Il window and took GO pennies from the
money drawer He was fined 81.
BROKE HIS ANKLE.
Henry Chatelle. while fooling in a barn
N Chestnut street last night had his
nkle broken. An ambulance was called
nd he was/taken to the Twin City hos
ital.
NOTES.
The board of aldermen will hold their
egular meeting this evening and 1t is
xpected that the matter OF officer
irady's suspension will come up. other
business will also be tran
acted
Yesterday Capt Ray G. Huling started
n his annual 10 days leave OF absence
nd officer Sylvestre returned. While
he captain is away Detective Coombs
viii take his place nights and officer
owner days.
The monthly meeting of the St George
'arsh club was held last evening.
TO GIVE A CHOWDER.
The firemen at the Broad street station
,il give a complimentary chowder this
vening to the members OF the fire de-
artment and their friends. open house
nd a general good time will be enjoyed.