The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-31

Charles Z. Slocum, Westerly, hes peen
granted a pension of S.
Hose Company l2 extingyished fire
on the dump near the vitrol Works at $40
o'clock last evening.
Seven persons who were intoxicated
last night were each fined 81 and costs In
she police court this morning.
The police have been notified that an
overcoat and undercoat were stolen from
the house, 40 Quade street. They disap-
peared yesterday.
This weather is evidently the result OF
an indlscriminate "fooling" eth one or
more wishbcnes OF geese upon the part
of well meaning. but over.zealous country
men.
Policeman Ash found pair OF horses
astray on Barnes street mt $3.50 o'clock
last evening and the animals were taken
to the polics station. Later on they were
returned to the owner. Thomas Briggs
who lives on Lamb street.
Policeman John f. Tools at 1915
O'Clock last night found water pipe
burst in m unoccupied tenement in the
rear of 246 Richmond street. The agent
of tho property. George q. Harrington, ~
Linton street, was notified.
Thomas McCanney, IS years of age 5
feet inches in height. dark complexioned
with dark moustache. has been missing
from his home 70 Crary street, since Sat
urday. He wore dark overcoat and
light trousers and Derby hat
Sergeant Gilmartin of the Third sta.
ton was yesterday transferred to the
Fourth station. and Sergeant Stone OF
the Fourth station was. transferred u
the Third station, in accordance with
orders from police headquarters.
William McCaughey, Is years OF age,
was bsfore the District Court this morn
ing charged with stealing coat aud vest
belonging to Louis Roudinsky. tie
pleaded not guilty and was held for trial
next Friday In the SUN OF $500.
Why not try n few small Ice yachts on
the lakes at Roger Williams Parkf Short
tacks might have TO he made and care ia
ken not to collide with the bridges, but a
great deal Of invigorating and exciting
sport could be enjoyed and the finances OF
the PARK would be increased.
The average furnace, provided 1t has a
good digestion and can take its supplies
regularly, has mot done n thing" to the
coal pile during the past few days. Truly
these are times when the coal dealer and
the plumber can call down blessings upon
"the glorious climate" Of New England.
A partyvpt five young Italians Of this
city have purcbsed tickets for Dawson
City, anu will leave in n few weeks for
the Klondike, in search of fortune. They
may succeed in finding gold. but from
Calabria tv Alaska Is, atmospher.cally
and climatically speaking. quite Jump.
James Sullivan denied that he had
been-sSrestcd for drunkenness three times
within the past six months. consequently
40 was not common drunkard. Judge
Sweetland will give him an opportunity
morning. Meanwhile he will occupy
apartments at the Cranston jail.
II Is understood that some OF the fire
fighters gre making elaborate preparations
for their personal appearance at the ball
on Thursday evening and there IL quite
a deal Of friendly rivalry as TO who can
''sbake the best FOOT on the waxed floor.
Well, thsy are all good fellows and deserve
to havs the very best kind OF time, ard
20 doubt they will.
At o'clock this morning a tbermome-
ter In the vicinity OF tho Dexter training
field marked seven above, and, consider.
ing that 10 was showing. this was consid
sred pretty cold. But, according to the
more or less verscious correspondent, u
was 81 below In Bangor. Me-. on satur-
day. Well, we're glad we don't live In
Bangor. that's all.
The several political organizations OF the
city arc gradually beginning TO throw of
their Iethnrgy, and 80 will not be long
before the grub condition will disappear
and tho gay butterfly will be in evidence
The coming spring campaign will give
the young men chance 20 do some active
work. and there are enough Republican
clubs In Providence to make things quite
lively.
William Bartlett. IS years OF age, feet
pinches IN teizht, 100 pounds. light com.
rioxlon bss been missing from his home.
eo5 Edoy street. since Saturday. la IL q
member Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public sand when lasg seen wore dark
elothss and q u. A. X blouse lie was