The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-26
NEWS OF OLNEYVlLlE.
A Daring Robbery-A Singular 0c-
currence-Interesting Topics.

About o'clock last night bold rob-
berry was committed by two well-dressed
men, who entered watsons jewelry store
on Manton avenue. just as the place was
to be closed for the evening. Frank
Webb, who is employed by Mr.. Watson,
had but then removed the valuables from
the display window, consisting OF
watches, gold and silver, and various
other kinds of jewelry, laying them on
the show case, preparatory to locking
them up.
At this period the men, one a rather
tall, sharp-featured fellow, with his COM
panion somewhat shorter, respectable in
appearance, entered aud requested Mr..
W ebb to accommodate them with ten
dollar bill for two fives. They were told
that he could not. but that they might
find what they wanted in the barber shop
next door. They stepped outside, stood
for moment in conversation, when they
returned, the taller asking change for a
1ve-dollar bill.
Mr. Webb, reluctant to appear unoblig-
ing, started for the safe in the rear Of the
store unsuspectingly. followed by one OF
the men, the other remaining near the
showcase on which were the articles.
While the money was being drawn from
the safe, the fellow at the door, snatc he'd
up three watches and giving mis- comr ade
the signal, they both bolted through the
door. disappearing through Manton
avenue.
Mr. Webb is incapacitatei by having
only one leg, hence he was unable TO give
chase or get to the street soon enough to
ascertain in what direction they fed. The
police were Immediately notified, and
with the meagre description given by
Webb, are now at work on the case.
The stolen articles are valued at about
$50. Mr.. Watson who was absent from
the store at the time was immediately
notified. He is brother of Mr.. r. j.
Watson, the sturdy winner OF the NEWS
free trip to Washington.
For a Park.
A petition is being circulated among
the business people of this section calling
for the condemnation Of lot of land on
Atwells avenue, known as Adde'S grove.
for park purposes. This particular spot
ure ground, as IL is well located, level,
nicely shaded and in every way adapted.
Chips.
The Young Mems Republican Club of
Johnston will hold their first annual ball
this evening in Irons Hall.
Last night Michael Neary, who resides
at "a River avenue, caught his hand in a
hook while descending a stairway into the
ttiAatf ttoiihB bnt ntSu Ddull DtbNStu tut
thumb aud forelinger
The sports of the British Hosiery
Cricket and Football Club, postponed last
Saturday on account OF rain will be held
Decoration day on the cricket grounds
Yesterday an old woman named Patter-
son, while moving about in the cellar OF
her house, No. / Jordan street, striking
her head on the concrete floor, inflicting
severe scalp wound.
Frank McGinty, who Is familiar TO all
the people of Olneyville, on account OF
his curious actions on several occasions
was yesterday removed to the insane
asylum from the worknouse where he
was assigned for one year, his conduct
warranting the change.
Taft a. Weeden's mills shut down last
night its weaving department. and
although it was rumore1 that II would
stop only n few days IL Is now learned
that at least two weeks will elapse before
1t will start again, IL being impossible TO
make necessary improvements In "A
shorter time