The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-08

tHcm WIN snaklng dice Tor amuseTnenl
on Sunday last. Another young man
named stephen Curtin learned that before
he could enjoy the full benefits OF an
American citizen he must answer like
charge, so he did not wait for the officers
10 call for him but walked TO the Chaffee
street station and gave himself up. A
little later I'm the morning a woman nam
ed Duffy called on Sergt. Duffy at the
station and reported that her son, John.
had been home since Sunday when he
and others We're disturbed by the police
while enjoying the game and asked II she
produced her son I'm court and paid his
fine would everything be "all right"
The sergeant told her that as far as he
knew 1t would be about as sensible a
thing she could do.
BID HIS FRIENDS GOODBYE
Last evening Michael j. Degnan, who
is among the best-known men In the
Tenth ward and is known as "everybody's
friend" called upon his friends about the
square yesterday afternoon and evening
and bid them goodbye. This morning he
left for Boston with his daughter Mary,
and was accompanied TO the depot by a
large delegation from his neighborhood.
Mr.. Degnan and daughter will spend to-
day and night with relatives in Boston
and tomorrow morning will sail on the
White Star line for Ireland. They will
visit every county of the land OF Mr.
Degnan's forefathers before they leave
ireland, after which they will visit many
foreign countries. Mr.. Degnan could not
say how long he would be away. but GER
tainly would not return until they had
seen nearly all OF the old countries.
GOING BACK TO IRELAND.
Miss Bridget Raddigan, who for a num-
ber OF years has made her home with
relatives at 81 Oak street. leaves this af-
ternoon Tor Boston. and I'm the morning
Will sail for Ireland. whore her parents
reside. Miss Raddigan and her brother
Michael came to this country a number
OF years ago and IL was their intention TO
bring their parents here as soon as they
could establish a home. but about two
weeks ago the brother was taken sick and
died and his death has caused Miss Rad
digan TO change her mind and will go
back 10 Ireland where she will remain.
A large number of her friends called upon
her last evening and bid her farewell
GOT THE LEADER.
< Patrolman Cahill had a rough time OF II
last evening on Gaylord street with a
number of Polanders. He was taking one.
John Mikoski into custody for being
drunk, when number ofves countrymen
came to his rescue and began to pelt the
patrolman with rocks. but he clung TO
his man and then with Patrolman Giblin
made another visit TO the colony and sue
NNNucu III stltlns one hOHaldo ClemaC-
keski, who led the stoning party and he
was locked up on the charge OF obstruct-
ing an officer while performing his duty.
AMONG THE LEADERS.
The knights OF Pythias of this section
are doing their share TO make the grand
demonstration that is 10 be held in Infan-
try hall, Friday evening. May II. sue
cess for Ivanhoe lodge has IA candidates
and Perseverance four. One application
W. q he
| named lodge last evening Both OF these
| lodges have one more session before the
big event and both expect to receive more
| applications.
DOOR OPEN: so GONE.
Mrs. Jane Conroy left hsr home IL JOS
| lin street yesterday afternoon, for a few
minutes and when she returned found
that tin box had been broken into and
| $50 taken. She reported her loss to the po-
lice, and also states that she left the door
of her home unlocked. After a little inves-
| tigation the police were quite confident
that young man of the same name could
| If he would. tell where the money went
FIRST PRESIDENT.
The local branch OF st. Jean de Baptiste
| met In their hall in Kennedy a. Coughs s
block on Manton avenue, this morning
and went in a body TO the funeral of AL
fred A. Cyr. who had the honor OF being
n.
Mr.. Cyr resided for many years at 80 Cyr
street, which was named I'm his honor.
and the funeral was held at the French
Catholic church on Harrison street.
KATE WOULD NOT PAY FOR HER
SUPPER.
Kate Garland. who Is quite well known
to the police in this district went into a
local restaurant last evening and ordered
"A supper, which she enjoyed, but refused
to pay for the same. and in fact started a
rough house" Patrolman Dessant was
called In and he was obliged TO arrest fes-
tive Kate and sent her 10 the woman's s
department at the Central station on the
charge OF being drunk.
WILL HOLD AN NMENT.
The children connected with st. Mary &
Catholic church are preparing for an en-
lady graduates of the school connected
with the church will be presented with
their diplomas. The receipts from this
entertainment will he used in making
needed repairs about the church.
ASSAULTED AN OLD MAN.
Timothy Neville. who was arrested on
Huntington avenue by Patrolman Camp
bell yesterday morning, for being intoxi-
Gated. was later in the day charged with
assaulting Phillip Denoncour who keeps
a little store Neville. II is claimed. went
into the old mans store and struck him
a number OF times.
VISITING OLD FRIENDS.
Mr. and Mrs. O. III. Hanny. who for
many years. resided on Priscilla avenue
but now residents OF Montreal, are
spending a few days with old acquaint-
ances I'm this section. Mr.. Hanny was for
many years the keeper OF records and
seal OF Perseverance lodge, Knights OF
Pythias. and was present at the meeting
OF the lodge last evening, and was given
a royal welcome.
MISSING FROM HOME.
Mrs. Rose Clark sS years old, who Is
said to be slightly demented. Is reported
TO the police as missing from her home
on Pemberton street. When she left
home she wore a gray skirt and black
straw hat. She has short gray hair. Is
about feet inches tall, and weighs
about 150 pounds.
GENERAL MENTION.
The many friends OF Mrs. Daniel Hef-
fernan. who underwent an operation al
tho Rhode Island hospital. will be glad
TO learn that she is on the road to re-
covery and will soon be able TO he re.
moved TO her home on Academy avenue.
The third degree was conferred upon one
| candidate at the meeting OF Manufacture
ers' lodge OF odd Fellows last evening
Past Grand John T. Bowen being the de-
| gree master.
There is a movement on foot among the