The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-30
NEwsY BRIEFIETs
RIVERSIDE,

Among the effects Of the owner OF or
man. cottage, at Camp White. wa. was
not and is a one 81 80 wheelbarrow. Dur
ing the winter season II is possible that
this wheelbarrow. like a horse, could be
had for its keeping" but at this sea-
sticking up their premises. man
comes nrst, rake second, and a wheel
barrow third, and this trio must be form
ed, before any good results are attained.
The owner OF the "Orman" comes TO the
first robin is heard and stays until about
the season OF year when turkeys are
killed, and he, like all well-bred cottagers,
must own wheel barrow; for some who
come to stay just long enough to say that
they must spend few days at the sea
shore and do not know a wheelbarrow
from a cultivator. don't cut any figure
with the long and 'all seasoners." Last
evening the boss OF the "Orman" cottage
missed the wheelbarrow. the third and
last link OF the great trio. So he at once
notified Chief OF Police Adams of the fact
Now, Mr.. Adams is always on the alert
for thief and when he gets after them
he usually lands them in the station and
there is no doubt but what the chap who
stole this wheelbarrow Will spend a few
moments with him.
This morning Sergeant Biokford sawA
some men using a wheelbarrow at the
residence OF one Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN. and
who should come along but the proprietor
OF the "Orman' cottage OF Camp White
and said that the wheelbarrow was hip,
one OF the leaders in Camp white, why
he. of course. "clt quito a little pile of
Ice" The wheelbsrrow went to the sta
ton on Turner avenue. the handsome SER
geant pushing It. as graceful and as
careful as he would a baby carriage con-
tanning twins, and II is said that when
he reached the station, that Chief Adams
was ready 10 talk to him over the phone
in relation to the sl.5o wheelbarrow by Mr..
forming his CHIEF that the si.5o wheeibar-
KEY wa shield by him. and that he would
make an heroic effort TO land the measly
thief, who has so far wandered from the
path of goodness. as to stoop to steal a
ALL PLAYING BALL.
As soon M the sun came out this
morning nearly every lot In the village
was crowded with Juvenile ball teams.
nor were the car men at the barn any
way slow In getting out for practice for
they knew that the Olneyville. Elmwood
ana Cranston stations are making up
strong teams, and the Riverside boys will
not be satisfied with anything but first
place.
WILL THEY DODGE THEM.
About this time OF the year Riverside
has many attractions. and for this rea-
son the men wno drum UP those who have
not walked up to the ''captain's' office
and paid their poll tax VIII be called
upon first. and the calling. so II Is said.
will commence Monday morning. These
"Drummers' can be lodged by calling at
the 'city hail. on Taunton avenue.
NBwSY ITEMS
Caterer Lewis is getting ready for a
large number OF the od-time patrons at
Crescent park for tomorrow. Mr. Lewis
says that he will have fne and plenty
FOR all. and that OF tho best.
A delegation from the Narrasansett
Fire company visited the fair Of the
East Providence firemen last evening.
Mrs. Joseph Meeks Of this place. Is re-
ported as being critically III.