The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-24

station raised ructions with the statistics
OF the Holy City between midnight and
$50 this morning. No less than Ave OF
the representative residents" were cart
ed TO the station in the $500 chariot. and
assigned TO steam-heated apartments In
the station. The first to be called for was
John Dowd. Jr.. who had spent the early
hours of the night celebrating. and when
he landed on Eiswald street he gave
war whoop that would do credit to full
blooded Sioux Indians. This war whoop
was heard by Patrolman Lee. who pulled
out his tomah1wk and made other prepa-
rations for the battle When Dowd saw
the officer there was another "whoop,"
and Dowd threw his derby into the air.
and went at the patrolman. but the bat
tie lasted only few seconds, when
Dowd's scalp and the rest OF his anatomy
were en- route to the station.
The next resident was William Me-
Govern. 81 years old. He went home
Jagged" and not caring TO tackle any
OF the men in blue. proceeded to blacken
the eyes OF his daughter lillian, and
Mrs. Mary Lawson. He was taken into
custody by Patrolmen Lee and Kelly.
and locked up on the charge OF assault
ing his daughter and for being drunk
little later in the night Patrolman Lee
thought he heard some one snoring in
the upper portion OF house. in which
IL Is said Pat" Balkin is a squat The
patrolman called Sergt. Bennett, and the
two went up rickety pair OF stairs. and
cuddled up in a corner OF a room they
found Collins Overend. Joe Stonge and
Charles Lamont. They were aroused and
sent to the station. The last to be called
for was William Walsh. who was found
asleep in an attic OF a vacant house by
Patrolmen Lee and Kelly. Lamont Ov-
erend and Dowd, were locked UP for be-
ing drunk. and stonge and Walsh, who
were perfectly sober, were held as sus-
picious persons.
ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BUGS.
The police and fire officials. as well as
many property owners. In this section,
are confident that the Meyers and the
Mott building fires were of an incendiary
origin. A woman living in Plainfield street
reported the fact that the evening the
building owned by Mr.. Mott in the rear
OF 103 Plainfeld street, was damaged by
fire, she saw good-sized boy come from
the vicinity of the building, and few
moments later a boy. who is now on pro-
baton and who has been mixed up with
affairs of this character, was seen about
the square by the police, but he has not
been seen since. The police have re-
ceived special orders 20 keep their eyes
open for the chap and other members OF
the gang known TO associate with him.
IT WILL BE A GRAND AFFAIR.
M. t. Braney of this place. who was
one of the delegates from Providence
aerfe of Eagles to visit New Haven.
rangements for the annual New England
field day Of the order TO be held i'm that
city in July, returned last evening. and
makes the statement that the Connecti-
cut Eagles are determined to make this
event the greatest in the history of the
order. and that the merchants of New
Haven are contributing literally to the
fund that will be needed in carrying the
feasted and entertained every evening
during their stay In that city.
AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Albert A. r. Dunton. a charter member
and a past chancellor. who at the time
of his death held the position as guardian
of Ivanhoe lodge. knights of Pythias,
died at his home. 157 Whittier avenue,
yesterday. His funeral will be held OH
Sunday. and the members OF the lodge
will meet at | o'clock at their hall on
Plainfield street TO attend the same. The
deceased was also a member OF Manu-
facturers' lodge of odd Fellows and the
Rough and Ready Veteran Firemen's as
ISOLATION
NEW LODGE FORMED.
At newly-formed lodge of the National
Protective association held I'm Guild hall
last evening. the following officers were
installed: Past president, Benjamin
Warren: president. John j. Burns; vice
president. Miss t. B. Casey; secretary,
A. s. Brown: treasurer, f. Il. Casey; pre-
late. Mrs. l.. Il. Newsbaum; guide, wall
ter Henry, guards, Joseph Roberts % ana
rem, Lellin Newsbaum and Frederick An
derson.
FIFTEEN CANDIDATES.
At the meeting OF Ivanhoe lodge.
Knights of Pythias, last evening, the
rank OF esquire was conferred upon M,
teen candidates IL was voted not TO hold
any session next Thursday evening. that
being Memorial day. on the evening or
Thursday. June g. the union degree team
will confer the rank Of knight on the
fifteen candidates who received the rank
OF esquire last evening.
HIGGINS CLUB HOLDS RALLY.
Messrs. Edwin c. Pierce, Edward NJ.
Sullivan and George +. Troy were the
speakers at an enthusiastic rally held by
the Higgins Democratic club last even
ing. Mr. Sullvan's address was on
grating" and he called a spade a spade.
Mr.. Pierce on registration and Mr. Troy
on the needs OF the change in the consti-
tuition.
SUDDEN DEATH.
Charles Scott died suddenly last even
ing at his home. 577 Harris avenue. Or.
Iohn +. Cannon was called and found that
death was due TO heart trouble Mr.. Scott
having been treated for this by local
physician for some time
GENERAL MENTION.
A large delegation will attend the re-
reption that Is 10 be rendered Miss |
Ahearn I'm the Providence Opera House
his evening Miss Sadie Braney of this |
place Is among those who will take a
prominent part i'm the evenings program. /
Tomorrow afternoon the ball team OF 1
~. Theresa's institute will play the Cen
redales at Contredale and on Sunday af- /
ernoon at Palace Gardens will play the /
Iroquois.
The Lymansville casino will be opened I
'or the season Wednesday evening of next /
week and Brooks Elite orchestra has /
been engaged for the season.
The Grover Fishing club has made prep /
,ratlons to entertain at least 900 OF their |
friends at their club house at Rocky /
Paint Sunday