The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-25
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A few mornings ago Patrolman Con-
his wife were aroused from their slum-
bers at their home on Ridge street by
the ringing OF their door bell.
The hour was 1880 and as Mr.. Connerton
had not been in bed but short time Mrs
Connerton answered the bell and she
found at the door bright. we'll dressed
young man. who asked her II she could
kindly take him as a boarder.
Mrs. Connerton told him that she did
not care 10 take any boarders. but she
would call her husband and Mr. Con-
merton said: "weli, any young man who
will call at this hour of the night looking
for boarding house must be in hard
luck" and then told his wife to let the
young fellow In any way. for perhaps
he might be hungry"
The young man was invited into the
house, given a good supper and was
about to be ushered to room when Mr..
Connerton asked him what his name was
Then tho young man smiled and replied
'Carley. James Carley.'
Now this was Mrs. Connexions maiden
name. but she was positive that she had
no relatives OF the callers age I'm this
country. but did have some in Queensland.
Australia. and after the young man had
about one hours fun" with his aunt and
uncle said: I'm your nephew
There was no more sleep In the Conner
ton homestead that night
Mr.. Carley is about q years OF age and
is on his way making a trip around the
here 10 California
Young Carey Is n finished scholar for
one OF his years. and his father is among
the wealthy men of Queensland.
The young mans father, Michael. was
at one time in the employe OF the
Sprsgues In their best days. but 81 years
ago went 20 Australia where he had a
brother James. and there he settled down
and prospered, and young James is the
first representative OF the family seen In
this country
The first snow that James saw was
when he landed In Providence. and he
hardly knew what TO make OF IT, al
though he was aware OF the fact that
snow storms were not uncommon I'm this
country.
Yesterday morning he went TO Arctic
with the intentions OF playing the same
trick on her that he did Mr. and Mrs.
connerton. He will remain I'm the coun-
try for a few weeks, and being we'll sup
piled with this worlds goods will make an
extended tour through this country before
going home.
NARROW ESCAPE.
Two boys. Charley Stukey and James
Whitehead whose homes are on Judith
street. had a very narrow escape from
being killed on Magnolia street yesterday
noon.
The boys are about six years old and
were sliding down the hill. their sleds be-
ing tied together and when they reached
the corner OF Magnolia and Judith streets
they colided with one OF the butter and
egg teams OF James Bergin and II was
only through the GOODNESS OF Mr. Bergin
that the boys were not injured for he
took the situation I'm az a glance and 40
skilfully refined his horse as 10 save the
boys. who by this time lay sprawling un-
der the horses feet Mr. Rergin was not
many seconds in getting out OF his wagon
and pulled the boys from out Of danger
and so frightened were they that they
scampered of leaving their sled behind
them.
POOL MATCHES
game OF pool between Dolan and Will
hsms AT the Lawton house and on Friday
evening there will be a game between
Williams and Doogan. This will finish
the series and the winner OF Friday even