The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-19
LEADING FRENCH
CITIZEN DIES At
CENTRAL FALLS

Alexander Lambert. one OF the most
prominent French Canadian citizens OF
Central Falls. died at his home, is Lin
coin avenue after being i'll a little more
than two hours.
Mr.. Lambert had been about as usual
during the day and had attended church
early in the morning and seemed to be
in good health.
At 5:15 o'clock he was suddenly taken i'll
and the priest and physician were sum-
moned- He was given the last rites of
his church, when II was seen that there
was no hope for recovery, and at 7:25 D.
m. he passed away. Heart failure was
the cause OF death.
Deceased was born In Canada es years
ago. coming to Central Falls when 23
years old. and has Lived here ever since.
For 20 years he worked in the mill OF the
Valley Falls company as a carpenter. and
he then started in business for himself
as market man. His place was opposite
the office OF the mill I'm which he had
worked so long
He followed this business till a few
years ago, when. by reason cf failing
health. he was obliged to retire.
In addition 10 his widow he is survived
~ bNo sollS, lOuE uduBnteTS, three broth
ers OF whom Chief OF Police Lambert is
one and six sisters. Deceased was a
member OF St Jean Baptiste society St
Joseph's society of Notre Dame church
and of the Ligue des Patriotes
In respect TO his memory the flags on
81. Joseph's gymnasium and St Jean
Saptiste hall Will ~ at half mast until
after the funeral.
DISTRICT COURT.
Louis II. Aldrich was brought down
from Cumberland yesterday morning by
Special Officer Earl j. Burlingame
The charge preferred against Aldrich
was that OF cruelty to animals to which
h ne pleaded not guilty, and trial was set
for over-drving a horse on the Cumber-
land Hill road some ten days ago.
SNEAK THIEF BUSY.
Joseph Moreau reported TO the police
yesterday that some one had entered his
room at Downe's boarding house on Broad
street during his absence
A gold watch, gold ring and S21 in sill
yer coins OF various denominations which
he had stored away. were taken. Detec-
tive Coombs was detailed on the case.
CAUCUSES TONIGHT.
The Republican caucuses for the nomi-
nation Of a city council ticket will be
held In the several wards this evening.
There will probably be some lively con-
tests for the offices in the First and Third
Fourth ward will also hold their caucus
for the same purpose tonight
HOME WEDDING.
Ernest II. Noble and Amy r. Allenson
were united in marriage Wednesday even
ing at the home OF the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Allenson. on Dex-
ter street. The bridesmaid was Annie
Allenson, a sister Of the bride. and the
best man was Arthur Noble. brother
OF the groom.
CLUB REPUBLICAINE.
Club Republicaine met last evening wila
a large attendance of members. Speeches
advocatin gthe election Of the entire Re
publican ticket were made by several OF
the members.
Isaac B. Lawton. the president OF the
Lincoln Republican club. was present and
addressed the club At the close OF his
remarks he was admitted TO honorary
membership in the organization.
BACK FROM TEXAS.
Chief Lees OF the Central Falls fire
department arrived home from Dallas,
Texas, where he attended the convention
OF the international Association OF Chief
Engineers. Mr.. Lees reports a very pleas
ant trip, which was only marred by the
death OF the wife OF President John
Stagg. the president OF the association,
on the third day OF the convention. Mr..
Lees stopped on the way home at Chat
tanooga. Tenn. and climbed Lookout
mountain; also at Washington and Balti-
more.