The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-20
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Two highwaymen appeared In Tooie-
Vile last night. Jonn Hand, young man
returning from Pawtucket. When he
arrived at the corner OF Langdon and
Charles streets he was accosted by Two
men, who appeared to be tramps, who
asked him for . match. While he was
looking In his pocket ne re.
ceised blow under the ear from one OF
the men which knocked him down. Then
the two men searched his pockets and
found two dollars, which they look,
and a jackknife. The men then told nim
to lie still until they got out OF sight or
they would punch mis- head on.
Feeling that discretion was the better
part OF vaIor, he decided to lie low
cured a big club and started In pursuit,
determined to get back his two dollars. He
followed them to Mineral Spring avenue,
when he lost sight of them. Hand de-
cided to return home, but he still kept
firm grasp on the club, determined that
the first man who molested him, or even
asked him for a match, should receive the
lub on the top OF h Is head
The Union Hebrew Ladies Aid Society
gave a grand concert and charity ball In
Hedley's Hall last evening. Over 100 cou-
plies participated in the grand march
which was led by Mr.. Bernard Sapovitz
and Miss Ida Epstein, followed by Mr.
l.. Shawberg and Miss Rosa Berman.
The affair was grand success, financially
and socially. Those present were: Floor
Director, Simon Sapovitz; assistants, Ia.
Shanberg; Harry Fernberg, Charles
Bertoshinsky, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Max,
MIR. and Mrs. Simon Sapovitz, Fannie
sapovitz, Miss Lipshitz, Bessie Myers, Eta
periman, Mr.. and Mrs. Bannie Myers
Charles Cohen and family. Mrs. Simon
family and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Robinson.
Court Hope, A. O. +. OF A., have elected
officers for the ensuing six months. They
are: Chief ranger, George Jordan |;
sub sub G, chief Ell. raIEer John r,,vna,rtcR MunR;
treasurer, John WilIon; recording secre-
tary; John Mack; senior woodward. Z.
Donavan; junior woodward, James Hol-
lingshead: senior beadle, p. Gaines
junior beadle, Michael Dwyer;
trustee for thre, years, Edward Carey.
Brothers Carroll of Court Philip Allen,
O'Neil, Millerick and deputy chief ranger
OF Court Star, spoke upon the good OF the
order, after which collation. was served
to the retiring officers and members.
The Pekin Literary Association held
debate the other evening, the subject oil
which was: "Resolved that the un-
desirable class OF Immigrants
such as paupers and convicts
are detriment TO the best interests of the
country" William McKenna and William
Davis took the affirmative, and Patrick
Henry and William Gilbert the negative
The association by vote declared in the
affirmative,
This evening the Owl Social Club will
hold select social in Carroll Street Hall
James Crare, we'll known business
man on Whelden street, was buried from
| the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
tion Wednesday. The deceased was Al
years old and leaves three young children
Columbus Lodge No. 16, Ancient Order
Of United Workmen, will hold its annual
election of officers this evening in Nortt
Star hail. There will be three limitations
and collation..
Officer Frank Luby OF Stations has gone
on his furiough to New York City ano
Niagara Falls.
Mrs. A. L. Smith, wife OF Arthur T
J Smith of Nichols street, has gone Il
| Taunton, Mass, for q short vacation.
There were no arrests at the Secone
| Station last night.
| There was a $40 blaze at Davis tailo
| shop on Smith street near Francis stree
at II :56 last night.