The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-12

Olnevvillc branch OF the providence
News at Heffernan's News Store, 10
Hartford avenue. Teiephont f-"eS'
Thar. came near being a tragedy on
AIverson avenue a night OF two ago. and
n a man with club had found the per-
son that he was looking for there would
have been one less would-be burglar In
the land. or at least he would have been
q nt subject for the Rhode Island hos
pitsL
The man with the club has positively
refused TO have his name used In the
AFFAIR. and he has not reported the facts
20 the police, for. according 20 his way
OF doing business. had he overtaken
his man an undertaken would be the man
needed.
This man. on the night in question. had
sust retired and he heard rattle of
window blind over the stoof OF his front
door As there was no wind TO cause
the noise he went TO the window and saw
the face of a man. He did not stop TO
even put on his collar or necktie." but
rushed down stairs. grabbed a club and
made for the front of the house Just In
time TO see his man fleeing across
vacant lot He ran some distance after
that he needed TO be dressed In something
more than a nightrobe to wander far
from home. He met a neighbor who was
accompanied by his little son. both OF
whom got a look at the woulc-be burglar.
In the morning II was found that the
window blind had been broken and there
were other evidences that an attempt had
been made by a second story worker TO
enter the house
SHOE SHOP ROBBED.
Joe Sander. who for many years has
conducted q cobbling shop at Plainfied
street and In usually as happy as a man
can be. was not In his usual good spirits
this morning. for he was aroused from
his slumbers at an early hour this morn
ing by a member OF the police department
who conveyed TO him the sad intelligence
that his shop had been broken into by
marauders during the night.
In making his rounds. Patrolman Now
~ found that the shop had been entered
by breaking out a window i'm the rear.
When Mr.. Sander and the police took
account OF stock II was found that three
and half pairs OF shoes all valued at a
dozen dollars had been taken These
shoes had been left with Mr. Sander for
repairs. At daylight the patroman found
an old pair of shoes in the back yard.
where II is quite evident that a change
had been made. The shoes found show
that the man who left them was certainly
In need OF new pair.
MANY DEATHS
There has been number OF deaths in
this vicinity within n day OF two. Among
those being called away are Luke, son OF
John and the late Mary Bagey OF 9o5
Amherst street. The deceased was II
years old, and was very popular. Kate
Fox. widow OF the late Adam and mother
OF Edward A. Fox, died Monday, at the
age OF 81 at her home So Wood street
Mary McKenna, wife OF Lawrence Nc
Kenna at her home. 20 Magdalene street
and Margaret. widow of the late Patrick
Regan, died at her home. 214 Plainfeld
street.
GENERAL MENTION.
a few days ago one or two railroad men
from this district succeeded In getting po-
etticns In the police department and since
then many of those who think they pos
tcss the proper qualifications have peon
calling upon their friends for n boost"
In the same direction.
The funeral of Arthur McSoley. sr.. was
held at st. Theresa's church this morning
81 O'Clock. The church was well filled
for Mr.. McSoley was an exceedingly pop
ular man and was ever ready to lend
any and all helping hand.
Arthur De Shaw, three years old was
found astray on the square by Patrolman
pyer yesterday afternoon and was taken
later TO his home. 10 School street. by
bis mother.
Tho Republican marching clubs OF the
Eighth and Tenth wards marchcN
through the square last evening TO Join
che main line and both companies made
very pleasing appearance.
The many friends OF Mr. Albert Will
Hams who for many years resided on
Pocasset avenue. are to attend n benefit
20 be rendered to him I'm Library hall next
Tuesday evening
Mr.. Walter McGarty. clerk at Byron A.
Smiths drug store. who spent his vaca-
ton In New York state. returned 10 his
duties this morning.
Peace council OF the Catholic women's
Benevolent Legion held a very successful
dancing party In Meyers hall on Hart
ford avenue last evening.
The Republicans of Johnston will hold
their caucus IN Calefs hall tomorrow eve