The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-14

OF commission on Manton avenue about Y
o'clock this morning A young man was
riding his wheel up the avenue and when
opposite Tan Yard lane the dog ran
from the lane and made a savage att"c *
on the rider, but missed his leg ana grab
bed the rear wheel OF tho bicycle. The
Dog was strong enough 10 twist the b!-
cycle out OF shape and pulled out a NUM-
Der OF spokes and before tho young man
could realize what had happened the dog
few toward Olneyvillo square, where IL
toined It's owner the owner being short,
stout man about 30 years old, dressed lh d
dark grey suit and "A wide-brmmed straw
hat, who apparently knew that inc 'oS
had attacked the boy for the man stood AZ
the end OF Tar bridge and waited until he
had trundled his wheel into the yard OF
the Atlantic mills and the owner OF tho
dog patted him,
Several men who saw the dog made an
attempt 10 catch him, but he acted IA
such n savage manner that they did not
care TO get very near him. AS soon as the
dog Joined it's master 1t appeared 10 De
all rignt.
MAY BE MORE TROUBLE.
II Is quite probable that the young men,
yalandery. Currier and Baker, who were
found on the Merino Flats by Patrolmen
CahiIl and Colemen Of the Chanee street
station Wednesday morning dividing the
foot from the saloons on Manton avenue
that had been robbed, Will be called upon
10 explain how a lot OF wrenches ana oth-
ar tools happened 10 be found IN their pos
session and have been identified as the
property OF a man named Carr AT biih-
wood. -,,
STOLE HIS MONEY AND WATCH
A young man giving his name as Ar
thur Bently and boards at 10 stokes
street reported TO Patrolman Feeney "
the chafYee street station that while un-
der the influence OF liquor Ihursoay
evening he was assisted TO MS ROOM
by a young man, who he ala not KNOW,
and when he woke up la'e yes'e
found that his watch, valued at w.
rnoonstone ring, S. and SIS In cash was
missing.
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM McVEf,
The funeral OF William McVey, who
died at the Rhode Island hospital lhurs-
day from injuries received at the Quesn
pyeing works on Valley street, was heia
at his late residence. "a Turner avenue
This morning. which followed with re,
ouiem mass at the Church OF the DiesSe1
Sacrament at O'Clock. ..,,
To CHANGE THEIR ORDINANCES.
AT the session OF the Johnston town
council yesterday afternoon III was Vo'su
10 take steps TO revise the town orul-
nances. and the matter VIII come UP .or
consideration at the next meeting NO
changes have been made TO the oruinahces
since the date OF annexation.
A HOUSE ENTERED.
During the absence of the Moulton ram
ily from their home, q Bough street, yes
terday afternoon some one entered 'he
house by forcing open rear WINDOW anu
took a gold watch valued at 700 ana
chain bracelet valued at S.
A MEAN THIEF.
..oa ., thiaf apfnaNhpre In the
vicinity OF Odd Fellows square, for within
a short time on ehousekeeper mas hau
three clothes poles stolen from her yard
CALLED ON OLD FRIEND.
Away back in the days OF the centennial
nj Philadelphia slick-looking French-
man. who came here from Paris. caiieu
upon Mr. Owen O'Garra and from thar
time until this the Frenchman. whose
name Is Coulan. has written from all
parts OF the world TO Mr. OGarra. Mr..
Couian is a chef and at one time was en-
ployed by one OF the leading clubs IN |
but he has a liking for travel
ind and with his ability as compounder |
OF tempting dishes finds no trouble In
getting positions on large steamers OF
dining cars. A few mornings ago Mr.. |
O'Garra received a letter from Coulan |
posted In the wilds OF Maine and this |
morning was surprised to have the shifty |
chef call upon him at his place OF bust |
ness. e65 Broadway. Mr.. Coulan said that !
he had made the trip from Maine the
greater part OF the way on electric cars.
He stated that ne had been all over the
United States and had made trip TO the
Hawaiian Islands and was now going 10
make his way to Cuba and Mexico, and
after that would probably return and
settle down at his home in Lyons. France.
Mr. O'Garra says that the man has grown
much older and grayer during his ram
.. ...ttf ~ n
guest at the Grover club tomorrow. which
may be the means OF the members OF the
club at some quiet gathering eating some
thing nice, as Mr.. Coulan has promised
20 give the club a few receipts that are
not used by ordinary folks.
WOULD LIKE DOUBLE TRACK.
The Rhode Island company have got
new rails laid on Manton avenue 20 just
beyond the fire station, near what IL
known as the big tree. II is reported that
within a short time the turn out at the
top OF Manton avenue hill is 10 be length
ened to a considerable extent and the
company would make the entire service
double tracked II possible,
There are few lines in the city that arc
more In need OF double track service than
Manton avenue. from Atwells avenue to
the city. especially morning, noon and
nights when sll cars are filed 20 their
fullest capacity but there are so many
turnouts that long stops are sometimes
necessary.
MAY CAUSE TROUBLE.
The contractor who is installing the high
pressure water service for the fire depart
ment begas work nj the end OF Westmin-
ster street this morning. with the inten-
tfons of extending the same up Manton
avenue as far as st. Teresas Cath o 'ic
church, but for some reason the wJrk
was abandoned. much 10 the pleasure OF
the railroad men. and the many thousands
who will ride ever This line tomorrow,
providing the weather is pleasant.
The laying OF these pipes from the end
OF Tar bridge TO Chaffee street In going
20 cause quite mixup. with teams and
cars. for this Is one OF the busiest piece
OF thoroughfare IN Olneyville. and there
is not an inch OF room TO spare under or
dinary circumstances.
HOME FROM THE NAVY
Uriah NJ. Holmes. who e. now a member
OF the crew OF the batt.Ship Rhode Is
land, Is spending a 30 days furlough with
his parents on lowell avenue Young
Holmes. since he Joined tho navy few
years ago. has made tour ~ the world
and is much taken up with tho naval ser
vice. He came direct home from Mexico