The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
StorGkeepsr Had Tu.sle With Youthful
Burglar Who Finally ESCAPED.
Another Attempted Robba-y- Boys Stole
Doctored Soda General Mention.
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News Store, IS Hartford avenue.
The quiet neighborhood OF Laurel Hill
avenue and PIainneld street was all ex-
c1tement for almost an hour last eve-
ming for Mr.. Lister OF the firm of Lister
a Hopkins had In his grasp 1b-year-
old burglar. who escaped Mr.. Lister and
his wife. who had just arrived home. he
going into the cedar to arrange his fur
mace for the night and Mrs. Lister going
20 their apartments over the store.
Before Mr.. Lister started on the fur.
mace ne heard footsteps on the floor
shove. Creeping up stairs and going
into his store. he saw a young man or
boy, for the intruder was not more than
II years old. Mr. Lister grabbed the
fellow who soon got the best OF Mr..
Laster. The latter shouted for help and
Mrs. lister came to his assistance, and
grabbed the boy Just as he was almost
20 leave through rear door. Mrs. LIS
ter succeeded In getting handful OF the
boys clothing and n portion of his sus-
peuders but the boy pulled out hand
ful OF hair from Mrs. Listers head.
The boy, who Is from a manufacturing
city I'm Massachusetts. hurried home and
changed his clothing. and was seen a
few moments later going down Webster
avenue towards the square with his sis.
ter No trace of him was had UP TO
this morning and II Is believed that he
has spirited out of the city or at least
an attempt was made to do so.
The police were soon on the scene. and
as the boy was well known did not think
that they would have much trouble I'm
landing him.
Those who gathered about the store
think that II was somewhat strange that
Mr. Lister, who will weigh nearly 200
pounds could not hold so small a person.
An entrance was affected by opening
the rar door of the store with a false
key,
ROBBERY AvERTED.
Richard McNally. the Manton avenue
Druggist says that a rear door OF his
store was forced open this morning. but
the police say no. About I o'clock Patrol
msn Wilkinson saw a man standing near
Mr.. McNalIy's store. and as he approach
hin, the fellow lodged into an alley way,
aa1 was lost sight Of.
Wilkinson jumped a fence and began
search. After spending a few moments
looking for the fellow, tried all OF the
doors n the vicinity and found the rear
door OF Mr.. McNally's store opened.
Mr.. Wilkinson then sent out word for
help. and In less than FIVE minutes there
were eight patrolmen at work. and they
searched every nook and corner about
the piace, but no trace OF the fellow
could be found.
Upor Investigation the police found
THAT the door found open had two bolts
ore o which was broken. but the second
ono was perfect. and besides this, there
was q step ladder against the door so
that an entrance could not be effected
The police think that Mr. McNally had
forgotten TO bolt the door before he left
the shop, which was at 1880. and that
the fellow seen by Mr.. Wilkinson was
aware OF the fact. and no doubt intended
70 enter the store, had he not been seen
by Patrolman wilkinson.
WAS READY FOR THEM
There may be a better set of boys In
The city than those who make their head
quarters on Putnam street. but there Is
one yhing quite positive, and that Is that
this gang will make hs much trouble In n
day as any gang I'm the city.
They got a dose Saturday afternoon
that In the parlance OF The street will
hold them for a while" On, Friday one
OF their number stole bottle or two or
was in a store. SATURDAY the driver was
IN the same vicinity. and thinking that
the boys who had such good luck on the
day before would in all probability steal
from the wagon again, and they did, but
. few moments later there was half
dozen sick boys lying In a she'd for they
had stolen the bottles that had been pre-
pared for them. The stun tasted nice.
but they thought that they were
They were too sick TO hide the bottles,
and the driver knew Just what would
them
WEL1-kNOwN YOUNG MAN DEAD.
James. but better known as Jack" Nc
henna. died at his home. iN Willow
sSsrsst Sa,s saturday. and his funeral will be
-. young young men In this vicinity
snht were better known than he For
mary years he was clerk In the grocery
ne was always noted for his honesty. his
plesssnt disposition. and was ever ready
gsct ssn" = nelping hand 70 those in need.
from the square and so far as known has
not ieft an enemy.
BACK FROM NOME.
James ID. Mlnto who "a nr.sid.,, -, 49,
Providence and Alaska Tin company has
ar arriysa ,s home from Cape Nome. where
The prospect s are ee ~ ,ba ana ,ps reports that
1unto was accompanied By .lr Eugene
Towers; an expert on minerals. OF liar.
Of Nanton people. the vice president Rsa Re,ru
james Cutherson who is superintendnn,
st Mr.. Minto's large dye'nr plant a,
rss,y srsSr sns and s5esnre SsSsss n NShs, z ,6s
return 10 Nome shortly and active IVORY
WI Be commenced.
CHURCH Is YEARS OLD.
The PIeinneld Street Baptist church was
n years old yesterday and the event was
celebrated In a most ntting manner. the
sfendance Of the present and former mem
bsrs being ,ns'-uslly large
The services were conducted by the pas
cor. 4. N. Lowden, and Was assisted by
the Rsvs B~F Hayes and W. IT, Bowen.
The Sunday school children also took a