The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
EWSLETS.

He isn't any more the sport and play
thing OF the mob,
For nowadays the poet is the man that
gets the job
You hear the people hintin' that they
| wouldn't be surprised
II Kiplings muse was prosperous by bein
subsidized
| For any government. II seems to me.
| would gladly pay
| For bein' boosted up 10 ride on Pegasus
! that way,
An when IT comes 10 recognizin' literary
| skill
Jes' pause awhile an ponder on the case
of 'Ironquill"
| SO we've purchased pens an paper an
we're working hard and quick
| We're all a-writing po'try down TO Po-
hick on the crick.
Washington Star.
Patents have bten granted TO Charles r.
| OF Cranston.
Benjamin Cannon was fined 500 and
costs in the Sixth District court, today,
for embezzling Sc from Horace h. Blanch-
ard.
Aaron r. Rosenthal. junk dealer, was
before Judge Sweetland today for using
! an unsealed spring balance. He was held
I'm $500 for trial Friday.
George +. Keene of this city has passed
n successful examination and will be ad-
mitted early In the fall TO the United
States Naval academy at Annapolis, Md.
William Watson fell asleep in a Page
street saloon last night. When he awoke
his SIS watch. and s. fob chain. soft
hat and pair of gloves had disappeared.
Annie Hufsmith, OF 43 Bishop street.
bought 10 cents worth of oranges from
a huckster, yesterday, rendering 81
bill. He gave her 90 cents change and
decamped with the other 81.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
James NJ. Baker, Peacedale, 81. Increase
restoration, reissue, etc, Herman Wlss-
ing, dead. Westerly, $l2 Original widows,
etc, Hannah Wissing, Westerly. IS.
James d. Perry was bound over to the
grand jury by Judge Sweetland, today.
and In $500 for breaking and entering in
the day time the shop of John Bowater,
on Pine street and stealing 80 cents.
An unsuccessful attempt was made 10
enter Philip Feinstein's drygoods store,
2i7 Atwell's avenue last night, by break
ing out the panel of "A rear door. The
break was discovered by Patrolman T. L.
Reed.
william J. Luce was sent to Jail for
| Is days, by Judge Sweetland, today, for
an assault on Thomas r. Rice. This as
sault took place on Hope, near John
street a week ago last Friday night. Luce
mistook Rice for another and trimmed
him well.
The following Rhode Islanders are par
ticipating in the whist congress at Bos-
ton Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ii. Barney,
Miss Florence c. Greene. Mrs. j. II. Falk-
enberg. Mrs w. c. Tremper, Mrs. c. r.
Buckhn. Mrs. Il. b. Manchester, Mrs. Z.
A. Beaman, Mrs. c. S. JSslin.
Two druggists and two retail LIQUOR
dealers were before the police commits
sioners. today, and received warnings TO
reform their method of doing business
The former were accused by citizens OF
selling contrary 10 law; the latter for
keeping open after hours. This was the
last warning in each particular case.
Hose Is put out a chimney fire at SO
Arnold street. yesterday. No damage.
Two boys. 16 and IL years old. were de-
tected at IL o'clock a. m, yesterday in
an attempt TO enter the apartments OF
Mrs. Townsend in the Whitfield block,
on Broad street. They used false key
ran away.
Last night at the American House
conference was held Of sympathizers with
the work OF the United Irish league to
consider the most deSirbale method of
furthering the movement. The attend
ance was large and enthusiastic. Joseph
Devlin. NJ. p. the delegate of the United
Irish league OF Ireland received hearty
greeting as he entered the hall. Providence
was represented by William +. Barry and
Eugene Dullea.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Veteran Firemen's association was held
az the hall on South Main street last
evening and was called To order with
President Il. j. Cornell in the chair. will
liam A. orr OF Engine TO- Frederick G.
Nvaljen Of Engine $. Michael j.. Feeley
of Engine s. and John j. Banks Of Hose
II were admitted 10 regular membership.
Invitations 60 attend the nremens muster
az Crsnston on Decoration day and Wich.
endon. Mass, on Saturday June Z. were
respectfully declined Ex-President j. r.
Spencer, for the committee on ladies
night. presented a report OF the receipts
and expenses. IL was received and tho
committee discharged with thanks.
Yesterday afternoon, after the matinee
performance OF AT the White Horse Tav-
senting TO such large and enthusiastic
houses this week. ...iss Isabelle Evesson,
the handsome leading lady of the Albee
company gave a reception and tea 10 the
ladies present. Miss Evesson received in
the pretty little green foyer at the rear
of the orchestra floor. which had been
prettily decorated with mauve and sea
! green ribbon draperies. and potted plants
and flowers. The tea tables were pretty
spectables. and were presided over by the
Misses Shurman and Baker. Miss Evesscn
was assisted in receiving by Mrs Charles
Lovenberg and Mrs Bewley. She was at
tired I'm an exquisite gown Of bisque
silk crepe de chene. adorned with fagot-
ing and she wore with this chic toilette.
a smart little hat OF poppies. The recep-
tion was most decidedly a social success.
and lasted until the charming leading
| lady was obliged to depart TO prepare for
the evening performance but not until
| everyone had the opportunity OF declar-
| ing that she was gracious and charming