The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-10

James J. Farley, IL, and Richard i.
Heffernan. 13 years old, were fined 81 and
costs in the police court today for throw
ing snowbals on Manton avenue Sunday.
The early lilies and crocus shoots are
already above ground in spots where
there Is a sheltered sunny exposure.
This is a sure indication that winter is
gone.
Hattie Ward was arrested in West
minister street market Saturday night for
stealing a box of butter valued at 81 40.
This morning Judge Sweetland fined her
s. and costs.
Sarkis Peters and Gregor Hurkjian were
arrested at 424 Washington street by
Sergeant Costigan and Patrolmen An
thony and Gormley yesterday for playing
cards. In the Sixth district court today
each was fined s. and costs.
A new patrol wagon for the Seventh
Police station, was delivered to this de-
partment this noon. II is thoroughly
up-to-date vehicle, rubber-tired and sup
plied with n rubber brake that the tire
may not be ground into when the driver
stops the wagon.
Patrolman c. J. Byron found that an
attempt had been made TO enter James
Isherwood's variety store. 35 Academy
avenue, last night, by cutting light OF
glass out of a back door. The entire pane
was gone The approach of the officer
evidently frightened the thief away.
Five boys, each about Is years old. were
arrested in an out-building, rear of Tall
man street at $3.50 Sunday afternoon by
Patrolmen Alfreds and Daley. John Sui
Ivan and Thomas Cullen were playing
dice and John Coffee. James Cram and
George Deignan had marbles. The lads
were arraigned in the Juvenile court to-
day where Judge Sweetland fined them
81 each.
Edward Freeman, second steward on
the steamer Chester w. Chaplin died sud-
denly last night on the steamer as she
was tied up at the Fox Point wharf.
Heart disease was the cause given by the
medical examiner for the sudden death.
Freeman was colored, about 40 years of
age and belonged in Stonington, and his
sister, who lives In that city, was notified
of his death. The body will be removed
10 stonington on an early New York train
this evening.
The Sacred Harmonic society made it's
first appearance in a concert given yester-
day afternoon in the First Universalis,
church. The chorus. which numbers
about 100 voices, was assisted by Mrs
Everett Naterhouse. soprano. and Miss
Lora Holmes. contralto. a full orchestra
made up of the best local players, with
Miss Avis Bliven at the piano. furnished
| the accompaniment, and Dr. Jules Jor.
| dan acted as conductor. The next con.
| cert by the society will be on April 20
| when Miss Bertha Stanhope, soprano, an6
Thomas Livingston. baritone, will DO the
assisting soloists.
Hon. William Jennings Bryan OF Lin
| coin, Neb, who has figured I'm nationa
politics as the Free Silver candidate fol
the presidency OF the United states. Il
expected TO arrive in this city at o'clocl
this afternoon. Mr.. Bryan will speak thii
evening at Infantry hall under the aus
pices OF tho Brown University Debating
union. and his subject for the evening
will be THE Conquering Nation" Th'
Brown musical clubs will furnish tn
music They have announced tho fol
lowing as their program, and II shoul'
prove very attractive part Of the even
ing's performance: soldiers Chorus,
from Faust" "stein Song" Bullard
Tommy Tucker" Bullnrd; "Brunonia.
Marshall: "Yeomans Wedding Song,
Poniatowski"