The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-27

Olneyville branch OF the Providence
News at Heffernsn's New Store, 10
Hartford avenue. Telephone p-West.
1t took an olneyville youngster to show
that stealing bases is not always a credit
10 the fellow that steals them. for he
stole no less than two yesterday, with
Detective Mcguire OF the Chaffee street
polioss station as the catcher Of the game.
but the boy ran so fast and so far that
he was not put out until many hours after
the bases had been stolen.
The bases were not stolen while play
ing. as is usually the case. but after
the game
There was game OF ball on the Me-
rino fats Thursday afternoon between the
local clerks and the railroad men, and
afVr the game Mr.. Benash. manager OF
the railroad mems team. picked up the
bats. balls. masks. etc, tucked them
under his-aFms-aHd wended his way
towards the clubhouse. Among the ar
ticles that he was toting were the bases.
and one may Judge his surprise when
kid" ran up behind him and snatched
two OF the bases.
The matter was reported 10 the police.
and yesterday afternoon the detective
strolled through the square leading boy
who was carrying one Of the stolen bases
while he was carrying the other.
The boy gave his name as Charles
Mitchell. who lives on Huntington avenue.
and was arraigned In me Sixth district
court this morning on the charge OF steal
ing two bases valued at sS.00
CHECKER NOTES.
At the olneyville Checker club last
night Mcssrs. Morgan and Elliott met
in the first series Of their l2- game match
for the Hanes sold medal The games
were watched by large end appreciative
audience. Both men played with extreme
caution. two games being the utmost they
could play In the course of the evening.
Time was repeatedly called on both men
and the time consumed in play was three
and one-half hours.
The draw for tho opening showed the
popular Kelso opening, Mr. Morgan prov
ing the value of expert training by win
ming both sides ~ It. This is certainly
remarka bic for so young a player against
so strong an opponent as Mr. Elliott. and
the top notchcrs OF the club went out
with serious looking coun nteuances. and II
Is safe TO say they will make considerable
use Of their books In anticipation OF hav-
ing TO do battle with this clever young
conner.
These two players will renew their play
this evening. Al visitors welcome. The
games from now on will be taken great
care Of and probably published in book
form.
FOUND HIS WATCH.
Oscar Hrsch OF IL Ticknor street, who
reported 10 the police Thursday evening.
that he had been relieved OF n watch in
local saloon mare second cali
on the police last evening and said that
he had found his timepiece.
II was found I'm the gutter in front OF
Il sha tat hat
when he assisted in lifting a baby carriage
from the street onto the sidewalk he
broke his chain and the watch fell out Of
his pocket.
The Gillahoe Tribe OF Indians have
made arrangements 10 give Patrick Doo-
ley, their chief a royal welcome at their
wigwam on the square this evening
Chief Dooley has been wandering In the
hunting gruuufs Of Plymouth. Mass.
number OF moons Corn and Venison with
several kinds OF fire water will be served
from 730 until Sunday morning
GENERAL MENTION
At1 o'clock this morning Patrolman De-
vine found a bicycle at the corner OF At
wells avenue and valley street which
was sent TO the Chaffee street station and
was called for later by the owner, John
Connors OF 221 Valley street.
The funeral or Bridget. wife OF Andrew
Corron, was held at her late home. %
Dorr street at $50 this morning At
o'clock requiem mass was celebrated in
the CHURCH OF the Blessed Sacrament on
Academy avenue.
James Rooney OF 75 Sutton street lost
g. music rack at the corner OF Westmins-
ter street and Huntington avenue last
evening he says.
The police are looking for a chap that
stole a suit OF clothes from a roommate
on Audrey street night or so ago.
Henry Evans. a well known resident Of
this place died at his residence on Plain
field street last evening.
The sinner clubs social committee is ar
ranging a fishing trip for the members OF
the club.