The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-15

Mr.. Luke Hanley. who for many years
conducted a blacksmith shop at 81 Plain
field street, died at the home OF his son.
Frank L. Hanley. ESQ, 81 Pocasset ave-
nue., yesterday morning, from the result
OF an accident. on Broad street, Saturday
evening. Mr.. Hanley was on his way
from the family. summer residence a,
street. when his carriage and an electric
car collided. Mr.. Hanleys horse was
killed, and at first 1t was thought that
Mr.. Hanley had escaped with a slight in
Jury. He was taken into the fire station
on Broad street. and attended by DR..
Bennett who sent him to the Rhode ISL
thought his injuries were not of seri-
Gus nature, and later he was taken TO his
home by his son Frank but he had not
been home but few moments when the
who at once saw that there was but little
hope for him, and he passed away short
ly after Medical Examiner Perkins was
notified, and IL was his opinion that Mr..
Hanley's skull had been fractured.
But few men were better known or
more respected than he, for he had only
a pleasant word for all, and was of
most generous and obliging disposition.
He from the time he was quite a young
man worked In the old blacksmith shop
at the above number and for many years
owned 1T. and retired from active life
about four years ago. having accumulated
n sufficient amount to spend his declining
years I'm comparative ease and comfort.
He leaves widow, two sons, Frank L.,
and James, two daughters, Mrs Charles
Campbell. and Miss Annie, a school
teacher.
A CUTTING AFFRAY.
Francisco Carputa, a well-known resi-
dent of the Silver Lake district, was ar
rested by Patrolmen Toner and Cava-
locked UP on the charge OF assaulting
a relative. named Thomas Carputa.
Thomasf with others. called at the home
of Francisco at 622 Union avenue, last
evening, and they had not been in the
house but a few moments when Thomas
and Francesca got into an argument,
which resulted, so the police believe, In
Francesca slashing Thomas with a pocket
knife Thomas was cared for by DIR.
Thompson, who said that his wounds
were not Of very serious nature. This
man has figured in a cutting ARRAY once
before. for on Dec. IS he was arrested,
for using knife on his wife. and was
found guilty and sentenced for the same.
THREE FUNERALS HELD,
Last evening Division No. 20, Ancient
Order OF Hibernians, held a special ses-
sion and took appropriate action on the
death OF their associate, James Kelly,
who died at the hospital from an attack
OF appendicitis. and then visited his late
residence on Barstow street. Mr.. Kellys
funeral was held at st. Mary's church at
church at $50 the funeral OF William
whittle, who died at the home Of his
brother-in-law Timothy DAILY. l3 Helme
street. Saturday, was held and at Q
o'clock that OF Mrs Bridget flaming, one
of the oldest residents and best known
women OF this section, was held.
ST. MARY'S HOLY NAME MEETS.
The Holy Name society connected with
st. Mary's Catholic church held a well at
tended session yesterday afternoon when
one name was added to the roster of the
organization. The presiding officer was
instructed to appoint committee Of
eight which will be named later TO as
sist the Immaculate Conception In ar
ranging for an excursion that is to be
held in the near future. The litany Of
the association was read by Acting Spir-
itual Director Rev FIR. Craig, who also
made an interesting and instructive ad-
dress and closed with the service OF bene-
dction.
SHE WILL RECOVER.
Mrs. Degnan. wife Of Michael J. Deg
nan, who with his daughter are in Eu-
rope, is III at her home on Joslln street.
Her condition on Friday and Saturday
was such that there was some talk of
calling Mr.. Degnan and his daughter
home, hut there was change for the bet
ter yesterday and now the attending ply
siclan says that she Is in no danger.
HIS AUTO CAUGHT FIRE.
Robert Borland OF 2o Clifford street
rame near losing his automobile by fire
last evening While on Hartford avenue,
the machine caught fire and Mr.. Borland
with the assistance OF Patrolman Finne-