The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28

Daniel Begley reported to the police
yesterday that sometime between Dec. 22
and Dec. 26, someone had broken into the
house on the Halsey Farm and stolen a
chest containing valuable carpenters
tools. Just when the break was made is
not known, but 1t IL certain that II was
between the two dates mentioned.
Mr.. BegIcy discovered the theft yes
terday and at once reported the matter
10 the police. Tho guilty person or per-
sons left no clue that might lead to their
apprehension. so far as has been discov-
cred. The place was visited by the po-
lice, but close scrutiny failed to reveal
any trace that might lead to the arrest
of the thieves
THE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Riverside Improvement society is TO be
held tonight IN Firemen's hall. There
are several matters OF interest which are
to come up for discussion A movement
is on foot 20 organize "A state improve
ment association TO be fromed of the
membership OF the Improvement societies
OF the state. A communication inviting
tho Riverside Improvement society 10 Join
In the movement was received q the last
meeting.
The society extended an invitation to
Mr.. w. r. LoDgfellow of Pawtuxet TO be
present at tonghts session 10 explain
the matter more fully and IL is expected
Mr.. Longfellow will be present for this
purpose Several other matters are TO
receive consideration.
The proposed widen'N. 0f Bullock's
Point avenue viii probably receive its
share OF attention. The members of the
society have taken great interest in this
matter and there is considerable feeling
about the efforts that have been made to
hold up the Improvement.
CLUES PROVED WORTHLESS.
The police have recently been at work
on several supposed clues 10 the identity
Of the robbers who blew two safes here
several weeks ago These were traced
down one by one and proved valueless.
Several days were devoted TO tracing
down what were regarded as possible
clues but at the end OF the time the mys-
terry was apparently no nearer a solution
than a tho outset.
SLIPPERY RAILS.
The heavy fog which prevailed this
morning made the rails OF the various car
tracks very slippery and the cars had TO
be operated with extreme caution. The
motormen could see but short distance
ahead. but I'm spite OF this fact nearly all
cars ran on schedule time.
Great caution had 10 be exerciged in
running down hill. but by a liberal use OF
sand the cars were kept TO their schedules
IN fairly good shape.
RIVERSIDE LODGE.
The regular meeting of Riverside Lodge.
*. of p. was held last evening IN Castle
hall in Grubc's block. There was a large
attendance, which included Deputy Grand
Chancellor Barrows. Routine business
was transacted and officers for the ensu-
ing year elected.
The new officers are as follows. Chan |
cellor commander. Walter r. Wells: vice !
chancellor, James Crawford; prelate, |
Walter r. Kirby: master at arms Frank
Hammond: keeper Of records and seal, |
Ira ID. Con: financial secretary Charles |
j. Kirby master of exchequer Charles w. |
CRUDE: inner guard. Frank May: outer |
guard. Byron Macon: trustees, Hon. l.. s. |
Winchester. Ira d. Goff and George H. |
Johnson.
Remarks were made by Deputy Grand |
Chancellor Barrows and other prominent !
members Of the order. The newly elected |
officers will be installed next Wednesday
night.
NEWSY LITTLE NEwSLETs.
There was a clean blotter at the Second
station today
Narragansett Engine company is ar
ranging for New Year bail 20 be held
In Winchester hall on New Years eve.
The tax collector will be at Narrasen-
sett engine house tomorrow night 10 re-
ceive poll taxes.
Several skaters have broken through
the ice on the Willett avenue pond during
the past two or three DAYS
The dog which has awaited an owner az
the Second station for several days has
been taken away by Dog officer McGwinn
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