The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-01

Relatives OF Patrick McNaUN VIII no q
doubt be pleased 10 learn that he has
fully recovered from his ssd affliction.
Some time ago Mr.. McNally vas found /
wandering about the square in an aimless
manner and was locked up, but it was
found that he was slightly demented.
Relatives on Bowdoin street were noti-
fed and he was taken home, but did not
remain there many hours. few days
later he was taken into custory at Bos-
ron and sent 10 the state hospital at
Worcester.
This morning Mr.. McNally's relatives
received letter from him and tho ofri-
cials OF the institution stated that he had
fully recovered and would be home i'm
few days.
CHECKER PLAYERS.
The OlneyviIle Checker club held the
first sitting of their tournament in their
rooms. - Plainfield street. last evening.
and the members were very much plessed
10 learn that others beside checker play
ers were interested in the game for TIVE
moro trophies were presented to the ciub
by non-members and number more are
promised and the committee who have
charge ~ the tournament have decided
/ that those making the lowest score VIII
be entitled to one or more OF them.
The idea OF the club is 20 encourage
young players and induce them TO take a
lively interest I'm the game.
Charles q. Willard was the successful
contestant last evening.
WHICH WAS IT.
owen lyman. y barkeeper at 2l7 Valley
street claims that the saloon In which he
I is employed was broken into Monday
night but some Of the police do not think
so. on that evening the shutters OF the
saloon were not opened as the law cails
Ag..l. aaWf ~
the break. is made 10 cover up the shut
\ ter Incident
/ lyman saws pint Of whskey was taken
from Ave gallon Jug that was In the
cellar and the police are at loss to know
\ how II was learned that just pint was
/ stolen from such large supply or DOT
/ ties, barrels. jugs. etc, that We're In the
/ cellar.
TOUGH LUCK.
The night patrolmen arc somewhat dis
turbed over the looked for strike among
/ the mechanics. for this morning an order
was issued to the effect that six extra
men be detailed for duty at the station.
This means much to the men, for they
are not only housed up all Of the time.
but must make special arrangements Tor
their meals Most of them must prepare
them az the station which Is An extra
cost They must also run on errandsF
thing into consideration one could hardly
blame the men for feeling a litue out OF
sorts.
WILL GET LICENSES.
II looks as ~ all in this vicinity except
one who have applied for hotel license
will get them 80 far as Captain Rowe is
concerned. for he GAYS not one mas been
objected to. which speaks well for the
proprietors one man, n Greek. who con-
I ducts a candy store on Manton avenue.
has applied for hotel license and ~ IL
presumed that he has done so for the pur-
pose OF keeping his shop open on Sunday,
and there Is some doubt about this case
GENERAL MENTION
The case OF Mr.. quicker, the junior pro-
prietor OF the firm of Goldberg & fucker.
l2 Plainheld street, who was arrested on
St Patrick's day by Captain Rowe
charged with selling liquor to minor.
came up before the police commissioners
yesterda yafternoon, but for some reason
Fucker did not attend.
! William Mulchey, II years old, ana
James Padien. IL were arrested last even
ing for stealing a bag of rags from Ma
than Cushing. at IS Hyatt street The
boys were allowed TO go home upon their
promise that they would put In their ap-
pcarance at the Juvenile court this morn
Ing.
A number of Miss Ethel Fowlers
friends from this place called upon her at
her home. 90 Gala street. last evening,
that being the young ladys 10th birthday.
Among those who attended were the
Bailey Brothers club. who furnished
music for the pleasant occasion.
At the meeting OF Manufacturers lodge
OF odd Fellows last evening one appltce-
tion for membership was received ana
Brother George Handel was installed az
left scene supporter. ~ rs probable that
the initiatory degree will be conferred al
the next meeting.
There IL Are hydrant AZ Hartford
avenue that needs looking after by some-
on. for ~ stands more than two feet
above tho Lowell % the ground The po-
lice have done their share I'm the matter
sor uey have notified the proper au-
thoritics
Patrolnan Feeney found a lady's silver
watch on Howard street last evening.
which TIE owner can have by calling at
the Chaftce street station.
A ltfio more than 400 women crosRed
IN Westminster street bridge bctwecn
s.S1 and s;i, o'clock last evening. they