The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10

accident on West avenue, Pawtucket, last
evening about o'clock and as result
he is now at his home In a serious condi-
tion.
During the late afternoon an automobile
occupied by two persons was proceeding
along West avenue when some part of the
machine gave out and after a thorough
examination the driver found that the
accident was OF such a character that II
would be impossible to make the repairs
on the road He sent for one OF the
teams OF the Perry Express company and
Anderson, who Is an employe OF that
firm. was instructed 20 take a low gear
and tow the auto TO a repair shop.
While he was attaching IL 10 the rear
OF the low-gear the horses were startled
and started on the run. Anderson not
wishing to have another accident on his
hands, rushed for their heads and at
tempted TO stop them by hanging onto
the reins.
While he was clinging 10 the bits one
of the animals stumbled and this threw
Anderson TO the ground. The horse step
ped on him and both wheels OF the gear
passed over his body and limbs.
The trouble was witnessed by several
people who hurried TO the assistance OF
the man and as soon as possible Dr. T..
M. Lane who lives near by, was sum-
moned and he gave such assistance as he
could. The police ambulance was sent
for, hut Anderson who still retained his
consicenciousness protested against be-
Ing sent TO the hospital and he was
therefore taken home
Here DIR. Wilson was called and after
an examination stated that the man had
suffered a fracture OF several ribs and
his right arm was also broken. one )f
fla.s ls..1
lungs and this added TO the seriousness OF
his injuries
IL is not believed that the man Is in
any serious danger OF his life. but II will
be some time before he is again able %
be about his duties
The horses continued their run for some
distance, but were finally captured be-
fore they had done any further damage.
SCHOOLS ARE OPENED
The public schools OF this city began
the fall term this morning and as had
been expected by the teachers the attend
ance on the first day was quite large
There are number OF vacancies on the
teaching staff caused by designations that
have come In within the past few weeks
and IL is believed that these will be filled
at the meeting OF the school committee
tomorrow evening.
MEMS MEETING.
There was n large attendance at the
regular mems meeting which was held i'm
the hall OF the Y. NJ c. A. yesterday af-
ternoon. The speaker was Rev. c. T..
Cobb OF Providence and his subject was
THE Contemplation Of God"
GOLF. AND TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Plans have been made for the annual
golf tournament by the Pawtucket Golf
club and in addition to this the club will
also hold the first tennis tournament I'm
It's history. Entries for the latter must
be In the hands OF the secretary next
Saturday evening and the drawings will
be made on the following Thursday.
The first round will be played on Fri
day and Saturday. A consolation tour
nament will be held for those who lose
IN the first match.
The fall golf touInament for the cham
pionship OF the club will be held this
month. Entries must be I'm the hands OF
the green committee by Thursday night
The committee consists OF T. II. Selew
j. o. jerks and Or. p. j. Heffern The
qualifying rounds will be played Friday
and Saturday. and the eight players who
make the best medal scores will be
watched for the finals Consolation
prizes will be awarded for the eight Sec
ond best In the qualifying round
The committee hopes TO have the final
matches played on the z9th of this month
Prizes will be awarded for both rounds.
Last years champion was r. S. Hosmer.
TROUBLE ON CAR.
Four men who were said to be under
the influence OF liquor tried 10 have n
rough house eH H-ifeF,e =EtFeet=ear Satrr=
day night. Conductor William S. With
crow was in charge anG he very seriously
objected. AS result there was fight
because he insisted that the toughs
should leave the car. When the conduct
or attempted 10 eject the fellows they /
proceeded TO fight and IT was necessary
for the motorman TO come TO the assist
ance of the conductor Another man on
the car also lent his aid TO the good work
and In few minutes the four fellows
who thought they could run the car |
were nursing injured heads by the road |
side because they had come I'm contact !
with the controller In the hands OF the |
motorman.
After It was all over and the car had |
started on its way II was found that be
sides a torn uniform one Of Conductor |
Witherow's thumbs had been dislocated |
and this was attended 10 when he ar
rived at the end OF the route.
IT WASN'T WHIskEY.
Some one who II Is probable thought |
they were going 20 have real drunk |
without paying for II broke window /
In the saloon az the corner Of Division 4
and Tyler streets Saturday night and /
took therefrom n number Of bottles la~,
beled whiskey. They carried of a few |
good glass bottles and each one of them |
was filled with colored water. and they /
now have a better understanding OF the /
exhibitions which are made I'm loquor /
store windows. IAN Is not gold that !
Rlitters"
MAYOR HIGGINS RETURNING.
A telegram was received today an
nounclng that Mayor Higgins will reach
the city Thursday next
The mayors return this early is due 90
a dispatch sent him informing him OF the
critical illness OF a relative former Alder
man Edward Smith. for whose recovery
there seems 10 be but slight hope.
AUTO AND CAR SMASH.
An automobile belonging 60 r IT Sad
lef Of Attleboro and an electric on the
East Providence line came In collision on
Prospect street. Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Sadler who was operating the machine
attempted 10 cross In front of the car
and the distance was not sufficient o.
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