The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-07

been living In Pawtucket only few
years. but had previously lived In Central
Falls He was at one time a member OF
the board OF aldermen from that city and
had taken an active part In political mat
| ters In the western part OF the city. He
was one OF the character members Of the
West Side Republican club Of that city
and in the nrst few elections after Gen.
tral Falls became city his influence was
very materially felt.
Mr.. Smith was born in England in 1851
and came TO this country In 1882. For
many years he was foreman Of the press
| room and the mohair department OF ths
Glenlyon Dye works OF Saylesville. be-
ing recognized as a pioneer in the manu-
| facture OF that class OF goods. lie was
engaged by ID. Con e. Sons OF this city
and he took charge OF a similar depart
ment for that concern. after having es-
tablished II as a part OF the business OF
the company.
He was a man OF genial disposition
winning many friends for himself He
was In the best OF health until recently
and his death Is a shock 10 every one OF
his many friends. His death is the third
in the Smith family In period OF less
than Is months.
Mr.. Smith was a member Of the Sayles-
vile Memorial Congregational church and
was chorister there for several years. He
was a member Of the Sons OF ~. George
and the Royal Arcanum. In addition TO
his widow he is survived by three sons
and two daughters.
SOCIETIES MET.
The regular meetings Of the Darlington
and Fairlawn Improvement societies were
held last evening and at each OF them
there was a very good attendance In spite
OF the intense heat. Al neither Of the
meetings was there any special business
taken up.
HELD SPECIAL MEETING.
The ladies' auxiliary connected with the
Stationary Engineers held a special meet
ing last evening In the hall In Cottreli
block. at which time the question which
has recently been raised regarding the
matter OF membership was taken up for
discussion. but no agreement was reached
and the matter was put Off till later
meeting.
SONS OF FATHER MATHEW.
There was a meeting last evening
OF the local branch of the Sons OF
Father Mathew. at which time the
matter OF the National canvention,
| which is to convene in Providence to-
morrow, was discussed. II was an
nounced that there would be two
parades during the convention week
and II was agreed that the Pawtucket
branch should be represented at each
OF these demonstrations.
FUNERAL OF MRS. MURRAY.
The funeral OF Mrs. Lucy Murray.
widow OF the late Martin Murray. was
solemnized from the home OF her
brother-in-law. owen Murray on Pine
street, yesterday with services at St
Mary's church. Rev FIR. Gillian offict-
ated at the requiem high mass and
there was a very large attendance OF
the friends of the deceased. who knew
her before she moved to Brockton. In
terment was at Mount st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
DISTRICT COURT.
John Robinson was before the court
this morning. charged with assault on
Michael Spallan. II would appear from
the statement OF the officers and others
who were witnesses of the assault, that
Spallan was very much Intoxicated
and as he was passing along Main
street. in the vicinity OF the bridge.
he was met by Robinson, who Is
rather small man, and there were few
words, which ended in a vicious as
sault by Robinson. Spallan was knock
ed dawn and then his assailant started
off. He was collared by Officer Hill
and both he and Spallan were taken
to the station.
This morning when arraigned. Rob
inson admitted that he had struck the
other man. but claimed that IL was In
self defense. He stated that he was a
sailor in the navy and that he was In
this city on a short furlough, but his
appearance. and the fact that he was
wearing citizens clothes made the OH
GERS doubt this story.
An Investigation OF the records In
the station showed that Robinson had
been arrested some years ago and the
charge against him then was assault
with a dangerous weapon. but Capt
Vananda stated that the case was not
pushed because the man who was as
saulted left the city before there could
be a trial.
The court adjudged Robinson guilty
this morning and sent him TO the
Providence county jail for term OF
six months.
William Barr and Alexander Wealth
erspoon got into a mix x-up on the street
last night and the former was ar
rested and spent the night In the lock-
up Barr was later notified to appear
in the court this morning and was
charged with revelling. The court de-
sired more information regarding the
matter than was in possession of Capt.
vananda and II was put OF till to-
morrow.
William Ward charged with being a
common drunkard received sentence
OF six months at the state workhouse.
Joseph King and William Mason.
each OF whom were charged with revel-
ling. were given a fine CT IS and coAs
each