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

for $40 side.
Philip Kennedy OF Blackstone, a well |
known joker. told Frank that ne would
take him on for 2s-yard race at SIS
side and this was agreed upon and bold I
Frank proceeded 10 put up his cash. and |
when he did Mr.. Kennedy jumped up to |
do so. and II was then that good natured |
Frank found that Mr.. Kennedy had but |
one foot Kennedy had seated himself |
In such position as TO put the stump |
OF his iegodt OF sight. Frank did the
honors.
ALL OVER A DOG.
IL looks as II there would be a case in
the civil court between Matthew Murray
OF % Bowdoin street. and his next door
neighbor. for Mr.. Murray AYERS that he
has slept but five hours for the past
three nights, all on account OF a dog
owned by his ne.ghbor. who howls all
night. Mr.. MURRAY finds that the bowling
OF a dog can be made a nuisance. and that
as soon as the owner OF the dog has been
duly notified. that II will cost the owner
OF said dog 81 per night for every night
said dog howls.
HOME FROM PORTO RICO.
Arthur Morris. who for some time has
been IN Porto Rico for the Rhode Island
Locomotive works. has returned, and
with him came a number OF the machines
sent there by that company. few that
remain there will be disposed of to q local
firm.
John r. Thompson. the secretary and
treasurer OF the company, was seen by
representative OF The News this morning.
and said that the company had been un-
able TO get q suitable resident manager
TO conduct OF the aaffirs of the concern
profitably.
The company will hold a meeting In a
few days and decide upon disposing OF the
machines now In that country.
WOOD IN GREAT DEMAND
In days gone by measurers OF wood
were looked upon something OF an
honor. or at most getting ones name In
the paper along with the governor, ETC.,
but now no one who has authority cares
TO wander from his own fireside. for since
the coal question has been uppermost In
the minds of the citizens. wood has been
I'm great demand. and consequently meas
urers OF wood have scooped a small har-
vest.
COURT oLNEYvILLE.
Court Olneyville OF Foresters will cele-
brate their 1th anniversary this evening
In Library hall. with a very interesting
program
The following grand officers have sig
nlIeU tntlr lnlentlOHS OF Dells pTtStnt.
Grand Chief Ranger Thomas McKenna,
Grand Sub Chief Ranger p. 8. Lovett.
Past Grand Chief Ranger John +. Har-
low; Grand Treasurer Peter Heaiy. Grand
Secretary p. J. Fitzgerald, Grand Record
ing Secretary J. ]. Harding and a num-
ber of lesser lights.
FUNERAL TOMORROW.
The funeral OF Frederick Marshall will
be held at 81. Andrews church on pomo-
ma avenue tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock and the interment will be at Po-
casset cemetery The bearers will be
from Bud of Hope lodge. l. o. o. F.. M.
u, and Branch 147, of the Machinists'
union.
WILL MOVE HERE.
Leroy Emhoff, who for number OF
years has made his home al the corner
OF Gladstone avenue and Rowley street.
Manton, has decided TO take up his abode
in the city, and II. p. Young, the Prin-
cipal OF the Manton school. will occupy
the residence vacated by him.
SHED BROKEN INTO.
Thomas Beattey, the well known con-
tractor, reported that a shed used by
him on Rosedale avenue, where he is
building house, was broken into last
night and a pail and a hatchet was
stolen. Mr.. Beattey is of the opinion that
the pail was stolen for hrewood. and the
hatchet to demo,ish the pail.
JAMES HAcKETT DEAD.
James Hackett, who, for as long as the
| younger generation can remember, held
| the position as boss track layer for the
| Union Railroad company, died at his
home. 81 Chaplin avenue, last night For
| many years he resided in the square, but
was well and favorably known In all
| parts OF the city.
A PECULIAR CLOAK.
Josiah Coup. who with his daughter has
| just returned from his old home at Pres
| ton Hill. England has a peculiar looking
/ cloak on exhibition in j. +. Angelrs dis
play window. This cloak was presented TO
| Mr.. Coup by his ole time friend, Henry
Staples, of England
BITTEN BY A DOG.
Mary Martin of 80 Julian street called at
the ChafYee street station last evening
! and reported that dog, owned by Will
| liam Denney OF IS Joslin street. had Bit
ten her little girl a number OF times.
GONE TO WASHINGTON.
Miss Annie Mahar and Mrs Mary Nc
! Gam left for Washington. D. c., this
| morning. where they arc to be the guests
! of Miss Mahar's sister. Mrs. Charles Nc
Carthy, who with her husband recently
| paid visit TO Miss Mahar here
HAD A DAY OFF.
The men employed at r. r. Little's coal
yard were given n day or today torat-
tend the Brockton fair Each man re-
ceived his days wages In advance his ex-
penses OF the trip paid and the lapel OF
his coat decorated with union button.
EXTRA DUTY.
Matters have just got nicely settled at
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