The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-01

Herbert Orton, 10 years old. was arrest
ed AT his home, 60 AlverSon avenue. at an
early hour this morning by Patrolmsn Nc
Donald and Hanlon, on a warrant 'sharg-
ing with making a felonious assault upon
MISS Elmira Tourtelotte. % years old. on
Thursday evening. May %. The young
woman's story, which is corroborated by
a Mrs. Whitman and her mother, is that
Miss Tourtelotte left her home, 60 Laban
street, on that evening and when In front
of St. Anthonys church on Plainfeld
street, was accosted by Orton, who wanted
TO accompany her TO the home OF a rela-
tive on Killingly avenue. that being her
intended destination. She told Orton she
preferred 10 go alone. but he insisted on
keeping her company. When near Sunset
avenue he asked her to go To a secluded
spot and then she started to run, but, she
claims he seized her and look her into
Arnolds barn, located about 200 feet from
-Kilingly avenue--He succeeded In throw I
ing her into stall there. During this
time Miss Tourbelotte had an opportunity
to shout for help and her cries were heard
by Mrs. Whitman and her mother. who
armed themselves with clubs and sue
ceeded in beating Orton away. Miss Tour
telotte was taken by the women into their
home, where she collapsed. he case was
reported TO Sergt Bennett. who has been
at work on 1t since. and he and Capt.
Whipple found sufficient evidence to have
the young man arrested.
CHILD SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Walter W., the little son of James T.
Lennon. was seriously injured in front OF
his home, 126 Eastwood avenue, just after
the noon hour yesterday. He was knocked
down and run over by a team driven by
young woman The accident was wit
messed by a man named McKenna, living
on Dewey street and by another named
Dyer who resides on Eastwood avenue.
who had tust left their homes for their
work. They picked the little fellow UP
and carried him to his home. DR.. Ed
wards was called and found that while
no bones were broken the boy was badly
cut and bruised. Those who saw the acci-
dent say that there were three teams, all
apparently racing. the two behind the one
driven by the young woman being in
charge of men. None stopped to see what
injury had been inflicted. An effort is be-
ing made to locate the woman. Eastwood
avenue is the scene OF much fast driving,
as II is one of the best streets In the
vicinity and 1t is somewhat secluded.
DIRECTORS OF BOYS CLUB MEET
The board Of directors Of the newly
formed Boys club met In Library hall
last evening when the question of loca-
ton and superintendent were talked over,
but no decision was reached. One mem
ber OF the board stated that he was will
ing to purchase a suitable site and erect
a building IL the board whole would
pay fair rental for the same. Mr. John
McGlinchey was elected as a member OF
the board.
A LOAD OF TRUANTs
About $50 this morning Sergt Bennett
left the Chaffee street police station in
the patrol wagon and when he returned
had Frank and John Lewis. who were ar
rested at their home on Eiswald street
by Patrolman Lee, John Gardner of tho
same street and Andrew Kelley who was
arrested by Patrolman Young on Boyd
street, all being wanted by Truant officer
Whittemore.
GENERAL MENTION.
Mrs. Tyler. wife of Lieut.. Thomas D.
Tyler Of the Chaffee street police station,
with her sister and her child left for Nova
Scotia this morning, where they will
spend the summer with relatives.
Memorial services In memory OF the
late Rev. Thomas H. Cocroft will be held
at all services of the Church OF the Mes
siah tomorrow. Tuesday. June will be
the 10th anniversary of his death.
Division No. 20, Ancient Order OF Hi
bernians. will hold a meeting in the par
lors of the Robert Emmet Literary asso-
citation tomorrow afternoon and make
further arrangements for Irish Day"
William Clarke. who has charge of the
Olneyville postoffice building is spending
few days with relatives at Worcester
Patrolman Kelly. who was so savagely |
assaulted by John Dowd, is resting very
comfortably at his home on CORTLAND
street
The service of the holy hour was OBJ
served at st. Mary's church this morn
ing at o'clock.
The Henry Grafton Literary associa-
ton Is to hold a particularly interesting
session in their rooms at Manton tomor-
row afternoon.
Joseph James of SO Ethan street tells