The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

II has come to pass that the great guide
and hunter for Maine who was the guest
OF few men who enjoy that sort OF
sport Is none other than LeForrest w.
Connor of Richmond. Me. and is con-
sidered TO be one of the best piano sales
men in New England. and was at one
time in the employ,of the firm Of Widdup
L. Aldrich OF this city.
A man that knew Connor and also
knew that he sometimes went by the
name OF Ford read OF his visit to O!ney-
willie and came here TO make few IN
Quries In relation 70 the trip.
The man said that at one time Connor
started out from his home IN Richmond,
Me, with a horse worth perhaps $40. He
was gone from home about two weeks
and when he returned he had yoke OF
oxen. had possession Of a large tract OF
woodland a horse and carriage valued
at least $3.50. and all this from the
$40 horse. He also ma6e a great hit In
the same vicinity in selling pianos. for
ne would call upon persons who had an
old square piano and induce them TO
exchange it for an upright and so sue
cessful was he that he had even given
Some OF the old square pianos to his
friends 10 use them for FIRE wood or
ne would dump them into a river. any
thing 40 10 get rid OF them.
THEIR FIRST ANNUAL.
Irons hall was we'll fllcd with the
friends OF Division No. 2. Ancient Order
OF Hbernians. last evening the event
being their hrst grand ball. The dancing
program contained ~ numbers. which
was as varied as one could wish for and
music for the same was furnished by
Maguire's Savoy orchestra.
The following named members were I'm
charge Of the very pleasant event: Com
mittee Of arrangements: Andrew Nc
Namara. chairman: Thomas r. Murphy.
secretary; John II. Feeley. treasurer;
Michael McGovern. Joseph Kelly, Michael
Casey. John Dooley. Thomas Ffnneran,
Luke Garrahan.
General floor director, Luke Garrahan;
assistants. John H. Feeley, Thomas Fin
neran: aids. Joseph Farrell. Michael
Casey. Joseph Kelly. Dennis y. Wynne
John Dooley. Michael McGovern.
Reception committee John L. Cannon
Patrick Dempsey. John +. Harlow, John
OConneIl Daniel Lucitt.
HE HAD TO GO.
John Colon. who wants the police TO
know that he is a full l-blooded Russian
and not Polish Russian, was awakened
from his slumbers at 4:9 this morning
by Sergt. Bennett OF the Chanee street
station at his home In the rear or lu
Dixie street. Colon was the principal Wit
ness in an alleged assault case In that
street a few evenings ago. but Colon
ment was issued for his arrest. and he
will be arraigned for contempt OF court.
He claims that he was told by his em-
ployer that II was not necessary for
him 10 appear I'm court unless ne want
SAME OLD TRICK
Mrs. Charles Young OF III Clarence
street finds that she has been swindled
out OF 70 cents. for a young fellow called
at her home yesterday, and told her that
she must have her number placed over
the door. and Nipposing that the chap
was an official had the job done and paid
fellow was a fraud, and has reported the
case TO the police.
GENERAL MENTION.
Twenty or more of the friends OF Miss
Grace Moore made surprise call upon
her last evening at her home. SR XII,
hngiy street. There was an abundance o1
music. instrumental and vocal. and q
number OF selections were read. The
young folks enjoyed games that are
usually had on occasions OF TINS cnarac
The party was arranged by Miss Fear
Moore. a sister OF Grace.
Joseph Phillips. one OF the best knowr
and most popular young men OF this
vicinity died at his home on Sunset ave
nue. at 10:45 last night. Mr.. Phillips. who
has been i'll for about six weeks, was the
brother-in-law OF the late William Har'
ber.
Jennie Gelphoso OF 1l0 Ethan street fel
in front OF 322 Pocasset avenue last even
ing while on her way home She wal
taken into IA Pocasset avenue and cared
for until her parents called for her. Hel
right foot had been quite badly sprained
Raymond Cameron of 1857 Westminster
street reported 10 the police yesterday
afternoon that some one stole his 5O-cen
sled from his yard.
The Young folks OF the Plainfield stree
Baptist church held very successful
and pleasing entertainment In Odd Eel
lows han. last evening
Robert J. Greene. OF Engine IL, foun,
q gold ring on Howard street. a few dayt
ego which the owner can have by call
ing at the fire station on Putnam street
Mary Jane Nightingale OF i7+5 West
minister street reported 10 the police yes
terday, that a pair of eyeglasses wer
stolen from her home during the day.
Charles Peco reported that n sauar
Of glass valued AZ 81 was broken In nj
lunch wagon. in the rear OF IL Plalnhel
street yesterday.
Those who reside in the vicinity OF tn
Ralph street schoolhouse, are intereste
IN the new code adopted by the janito
for the flag was upside down.
The Roosevelt school formed a quarte
Thursday evening. consisting OF tn
Misses Jennie Young. May Smith. Arthu
Downcy and Forrest Swain.
Miss Evelyn Entw1stie entertained
number OF her young friends at whist
last evening at her home on Lowell ave
nue..
Miss Katherine McGinn. daughter @
John McGinn, OF 1876 Laban street. ha
been appointed as a permanent teacher 4
the pubic schools.
The young people OF the Pvtters avenu
chapel held an entertainment IN their pal
lors last evening
A peddler named Joseph Wells, wn
arrested I'm this district yesterday after
noon for peddling without a license.
Mr.. Thomas Lannon OF Hthel stree
spent yesterday at New London.
The officers-elect OF Anchor lodge {
Odd Fellows. will be Installed Monds
evening
Benjamin Cargin. the well known raj
road man who has been sick. has som,
what improved
All ~ the cars in this vicinity are riir
ning on fairly good time now.
JOHN o'coNNELL.