The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-17

one OF Col. NepD CoIps VI Se"SNs 80
ers would evidently have been very much
benefited II he had taken a few lessone In
courtesy from some professor before ne
began his labors. He got one lesson yes
terday that may serve as whole course
and II he will heed the lesson will not be
called upon 10 make a second call and the
second with police projection.
This fellow called at house on Heath
street Yesterday and found a man seat
ed at a table eating his dinner. The
diner was surprised 10 see a strange man
walk into his house unannounced. anu
before he recovered from his surprise, the
chan with his chest swelled out as the tale
goes said I'm the L. s. census taker.
The diner asked him II he did not know
enough 10 ring the door bell and announce
himself in a proper manner. and as the
diners wife and tiny little baby lay In
q room of the dining room he, the diner.
did not care 10 have his Wife and young
offspring startled In such manner. so
the diner ordered the L. s. man 10 pick up
his effects and get and as the man OF The
house was capable Of taking care OF his
home the L. s. man deemed IL a good
plan 10 obey orders but returned later
with man in blue as escort
WELL PATRONIZED UNION SHOPS,
loom flxer at the Riverside mills was
obliged 10 call upon a physician yesterday
afternoon and get his neck fixed up. Ne
called al one OF the cheap barber shops
on Planfeld street where a boy Is en-
ployed as an artist"
The boy dropped the razor he was using
and in making an EFFORT 10 catch ". cut
the loom hxer's cheek. but this was moth
ing to the cash that was made just under
the left side OF his chin.
II will be some time before any barber
can shave him now. but he is credited
with saying that "A union shop is good
enough for me in the fthure"
CUT WITH WATER PITCHER.
According TO the complaint book at the
Chaffee street police station Edward Nc
kenna and his father were on the war
path last evening and after they got well
In action John Brady, who is little
short OF giant, was attended by DR..
Charon who took seven stitches In
scalp wound. said 10 have been inflicted !
by one OF the McKenna's with water
pitcher John j. Nangle was also struck
by one OF the warriors but was not much
injured
The fracss happened in Mr. Nangles sa-
loon on Westminster street and Sergeant
Potter OF the Chaffee street station, who
investigated the case could not al the
time get at the real facts OF the case. SO
no arrests were made.
WHOSE COATS AND HATS?
About dusk last evening the officials
OF the Chaffee street station were notified
that there was a gang OF young men in
the rear OF the Tobey street home. The
patrol wagon was sent 10 the scene and
three men and two spare coats and hats
were loaded into the wagon and taken 10
the station A-E+tle-iateF -twe-ef-th !
men were given their freedom AZ the re-
quest OF officials. but the third was a
stranger in a strange land and remained
a guest OF the station for the night.
The coats and caps can be had by the
owners calling in person. for in cases of
this nature notes reading Please give TO
bearer, etc" do not go.
BICYCLIsTs PLEASED.
The many bicyclsts who are obliged 10
ride over Hartford avenue from the
square 10 the car barn should tender John
Geary, the foreman OF a gang OF PAYERS
and Founders who have put that portion
OF the thoroughfare in most excellent
condition. a hearty vote OF thanks, for the
work has been done in a most painstaking
manner This strip OF highway hereto
fore was undoubtedly the roughest in the
entire city. and in fact no country town
in the state could boast OF a more mlser-
able piece Of roadway, the cyclists say.
MUSIC FOR THE SQUARE.
The khode Island Military and Concert
band will make its first appearance IN
public Monday instead OF Tuesday even
Ing OF next week The band will give a
concert In front OF Irons -hlock--and on
Friday evening will give another I'm front
OF the postofflce Other concerts will be
given on these evenings and location dur
ing the summer season The band has
&so been secured for 10 Sundays to give
concerts at Paramount park, this park
being located near Dyervlle
CHECKER NOTES.
Last evening Messrs. Elliott and Nor
gan. who are contesting for the medal
presented 10 t.e Olneyville Checker club
by Mr.. Hanes. played four games. two OF
which were won by Mr. Elliott. and two
were draws. Mr.. Morgan. who has been
under the weather for some time. did not
play In his usual snappy style. They
will meet again this evening and play
four more games which will conclude
their series
THE ROBERT EMMETs.
The Robert Emmet Lierary association
will hold its annual picnic on the Sinner
club grounds al Manton tomorrow. The
association will leave the square al 10
o'clock and luncheon will he served AZ
noon and az 3 o'clock a bake will be
opened. we'll arranged program OF ath-
ietic sports will be enjoyed
a THEATRE PARTY.
Miss Miriam Asplnwall one Of the most
popular young women OF the annexed dis
trict was rendered a theatre party by
n dozen or more OF her young lady friends
last evening Miss Asplnwall Is 20 sail
for Europe Tuesday or next week. The
merry party. after enjoying the per-
formance at Keiths theatre. went 20 the
Wellington and partook OF an elaborate
supper.
GENERAL MENTION.
The next regular meeting Of the Olney-
VILE Business Mems associtlon will be
held I'm Library hall Wednesday even
inR. the attraction being an illustrated
lecture on the Panama Canal by Captain
Charles Mason Futiur. Tnis n ~ be an
open meeting. and most CORDIAL in-
vitation is extended 20 the public.
Mr. Joe Hackett who Is employed by
Hugh O'Connor AZ 1863 Westminster
street is az merry as clam today. and /
ell that he can Re made 20 ssy is. well. I
t'e a hoy What will van have Mrs