The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25


an of the Chaffee street station. has
proven himself to be something of
joker.
The work OF cutting down one Of the
large and handsome elm trees in the
yard of the Atlantic Mills was begun this
morning and a well known citizen who
was passing asked Mr.. Baker why the
tree was being removed.
Mr.. Bakers reply was: We'll don't you
know what the price OF coal rs, and don't
you know that they can't get coal at any
price"
The citizen answered that he was well
aware OF the fact that coal was high, but
could not see what that had TO do with
cutting down the tree.
Mr.. Baker answered: 'They are cut
ting the trees down for fire wood"
We'll. Wellr' was the response. has
II come TO that, and II so. What are We
common folks to do?"
Mr.. Baker walked away with smile,
but the citizen learned little later that
the tree was being cut down TO make
way for an addition to the mill.
AN INTELLIGENT HORSE.
John Moriarty, the Manton avenue
grocer. has what he claims the most
knowing horse in the state.
A few days ago the horse was injured
on a fore knee and since then has not
cared to have the injured part touched
by water. Now when the watering cart
passes the store, the horse will put the
damaged leg on the curbstone, until az
ter the cart has passed.
A number of times when the animal
has been standing with the injured leg
towards the centre OF the street he man
ages to get 1t on the curbstone just the
same. This incident has caused much talk
and no little amusement.
TWO CASES OF DRUNKENNESS
Early this morning II looked as II there
would be claan slate at the Chafee
street police station for there were no ar
rests during the day, except one early
in the morning and as was stated In this
column yesterday this was drunkenness
and the man was so much under the in
fluence of liquor. that II was necessary
TO keep a watch on him to see that he
was really alive
AT late hour this morning he revived,
told his name, and not a few moments
later had comrade In the next cell, who,
while not so far gone as he was, had
full-sized jag on. Both we're fined in the
police court this morning.
AUTOMOBILE BALKED.
A huge automobile went crazy" In the
square last night 1t contained two gem
at lunch cart.
Just as the automobile started off there
was a loud explosion and the huge ma
chine refused TO bulge an inch, and IL
was nearly an hour before the machine
was put in running order and then the
party went up Broadway a a mile a min
ute gait.
PEEPING TOM
Mrs. Fanny Jennings Of Dora street
ell hA
and reported that on the night before.
while she was caring for sick child a
man stood at the window of the room
peeping in. She called upon the men
folks OF the house but they could find no
trace OF the bold fellow. The hour was
o'clock and Mrs. Jennings was very
much alarmed.
LANDMARK GONE.
Another old land mark has disappeared
from the square being the sign William
Mills g. SON." that has adorned the coping
over the story and half building at the
junction OF Plainfeld street and Hart
ford avenue for nearly a quarter OF
century. and IL II probably that more
wedding parties have passed under this
sign than any other Of like character in
the state.
Luke Lynch and Mary Weston. we'll
known young folks OF the annexed dis
last evening, and later festivities were
held at the home of the brides parents on
Judith street.
on the return from the church. on the
carriage seat in which the bride and
groom were riding were two pretty young
ladies' who were as happy as larks
FOR LODGE ANNIvERsARY
Peabody lodge. Sons of st. George. met
last evening and appointed n commit
tee TO arrange for the 10th anniversary of
the organization. Under the good OF the
order addresses were made by Brothers
Carpenter. Goodwin. Huimes. Broadhead
and Riley and Brother Taylor. the well
known vocalsts. did his full share to-
wards making the meeting an enjoyable
one.
SURPRISE PARTY.
Last evening at the home of Forrest
J swain e3 Ralph street. very pretty
surprise party took place. About 20 OF
his friends enjoyed themselves with
games. music and singing. At 10 o'clock
everything ceased until all had partaken