The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-21

in their parlor. Mr.. Gardner arose hur-
riedly and saw man running away
from the house, and Patrolman Camp
bell hearing the noise was soon on the
scene Sergeant Potter and Patrolman
Tiernan went 10 the house and found be-
hind barn In the rear of l42 Laurel Iiill
avenue a young man who was taken back
10 Mr.. Gardner's residence and he Mr.
Gardner identified him as the one who he
saw running away from his home.
The fellow gave his name as Frank
Massie and that his home was in Law
renee. Mass. He could give no account OF
himself after 90. last evening and the
last thing that he can call 70 mind Is be-
ing in a saloon at Thornton at that hour.
He says that he was drunk, but the po-
lice do not claim that he was so drunk as
not 10 know what he was doing.
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED.
Yesterday afternoon Fred Clary, Robert
Kirkconnell, II years Of age. and William
Ferguson, q few years younger were
taken into custody by Patrol
man Mclaughlin. for being connected
with the stealing OF a revolver and a
small amount OF cash from the store OF
Dennis McGirr on Valley street. The re-
volver was found In possession OF one Of
the lads. but they claim that the store
was open while Mr.. Mctftrr ctafms tfTar
open during his absence.
DEATH OF AGED RESIDENT
Amanda NJ MARTIN, mother OF Horace o.
Martin, both prominent residents of this
place died at the home OF Horace yester-
day at the age Of 30. She was the widow
OF Horace. who died about % years ago.
She had resided in this vicinity for
more than 30 years was much beloved
txlx ~ at hA
ever ready to assist in relieving the dis
tressed and that in n most unostentatious
way.
NARROW ESCAPE.
A young son OF Thomas O'Keefe and n
companion named Arnold, had a narrow
escape from serious injuries last evening
The boys were playing about barn that
was being constructed I'm the rear OF Mr..
O'Keefe's residence. when beam that
they had attached a rope 10 fell
DR.. OKeefe. an uncle OF the O'Keefe
lad was called, but there was no need OF
his services.
GENERAL MENTION
Yesterday the representative OF The
News was informed that Hugh Mcdowell
the Thornton line motorman. was In n
critical condition at the home OF rela-
tives In New Hampshire. This proved 10
DE wrong TOT Nnht popuihT inhl ndr tt-
turned much improved in health. and will
undoubtedly be seen at his post on Mon
day.
The funeral OF T. IT. Cleary. the well
known local checker player and popular
young man. was held at st. Thomas
Catholic church at Manton yesterday. The
services were largely attended and the In
terment was at Woonsocket.
A spirited horse. owned by + H. Mona
han the well known veterinary surgeon,
ran away on Linton street last evening.
The doctor was not injured, but at the
corner OF Gladstone and Academy ave-
nues. the carriage came In contact with
n pole. and was wrecked.
At the session OF Court Olneyville For
esters of America last evening Brother
Fred H. Burroughs was elected as dele
gate and Patrick Markey as alternate. 60
represent the court at the meeting OF the
Grand court.
The superlntendsnts OF tho Baptist
Sunday schools OF this city met IN the
vestry Of the broadway Baptist church
at o'cl~rk last evening and enjoyed n
supper after which considerable routine
business was disposed Of
Earl Gill. three years old. was found