The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-15

phone 20 west.
Patrolman Wilkinson of the Chaffee
street station put in a most strenuous
night. for he not only arrested the boys
who were suspected OF setting fire 20
three buildings and VINO were later held
for breaking and entering two stores in
the Fourth district. but he found that
enter the store Of Mrs. Elizabeth Coyne
at 2S6 Plainleld stree; AS the young
men who were arrested were seen In that
vicinity the police have little doubt that
they were the participants. A heavy
screen had been torn from a rear win
dow. but a heavy wooden shutter in the
inside was rather more than the gang
cared 10 tackle. II was but a short time
ago that this store was broken into and
since then Mrs. Coyne has added inside
shutters as an extra protection.
CARS HELD UP
The cars on the Plalnfield street and
Dyer avenue routes were held up on
Plainfeld street in a most peculiar man
ner last evening. Hose company 10 was
the first 10 respond 10 an alarm from
box 4sl last night ana seeing the blaze
made quick connections with the hydrant
10 cross Plainheld street with the hose.
About this time one of the large Plain
field street cars came booming along and
the forward trucks OF the car passed over
the hose before the motorman could bring
the car 10 a stop. When the car was
stopped the hose had been cut. but II was
not damaged 10 such an extent that 1t
could not be used for the occasion. Had
the water been turned on the result would
nndOubtcd laVa bppft different
TO HOLD OUTING.
The Moswamsicut Grub will hold their
annual outing at their dining pavilion at
Moswamsicut lake. North Scituate. to-
morrow rain or shine. as the rooms Of
the club are among the most comfortable
OF any owned by clu5s In this vicinity.
At noon one Of Chef Meegan's chicken
chowders will be served with a number
OF side dishes and later I'm the afternoon
a bake will be enjoyed. This outing Is
looked upon as a big event among the
young men I'm the vicinity OF Manton ave-
nue.. The committee In charge is made
up OF Messrs. Frank c. Meegan, James
l.. Winn and Hugh Mcguire.
FUNERAL OF MIR. NORRIS.
The funeral OF James Morris. Sr was
held at his late residence. 70 Laban
street, this morning and requiem mass
was celebrated at st. Anthonys church.
There were many old time residents
present as the deceased had been
resident OF this section for more than
half a century. The bearers were Sylves-
ter Lucitt, Bernard McGovern, John Nc
CHM and Mathew Revins. The interment
was at St Francis cemetery.
GENERAL MENTION.
The Robert Emmett Literary associa-
ton held a special meeting last evening
and adopted resolutions upon the death
OF their old time associate, James Morris.
Sr.. after which, the members headed by
John F. Harlow visited the house OF the
deceased
The social committee OF st. Theresa's
institute have decided to have a house
warming and smoker in their rooms. 1929
Westminster street, Monday evening, Oct.
Messrs. John L. Cannon and Thomas
j. Mathews will represent the local
branch of the Irish National Foresters at
a meeting OF the county convention TO be
held at Central Fails, tomorrow.
Division No. 20, Ancient Orded OF For
asters will meet tomorrow afternoon when
a large class of candidates will be initia-
ted
Joseph Luby OF Amherst street has gone
10 Philadelphia. whese he will spend his
vacation.
The Emmett Rifles will hold their annual
field day tomorrow at Pastime park
What Cheer lodge. Knights and Ladies'
OF Honor, will hold a social in Mechal-
ic's hall, Thursday evening, oct. 4.
Austino Bando, who was reported as
missing from 40 Hlhurst street, has re-
turned.
Henry Hanly we'll known about the
square. was arrested last evening and
was held as n vagrant.