The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-31
0LNEYvILL.E
James Conklin Hung Clothes in
Entry and Was Robbed.-For-
lorn Bunch to Make Merry To-
night.

James Conklin who boards at 90 Mar
vim street, has been requested a number
OF times To find some other place than the
front entry OF the house 10 hang up his
clothing when he comes home at night.
Mr.. Conklin. like many others. believing
that all men are honest. did not heed the
warning but az $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing he wished To the extent OF about $22
Thai he had. for at that hour he heard
strange footsteps in tho entry and when
he went from his room 20 the entry found
that his s12 overcoat, with "A pair OF Sl.50
kid, gloves in a pocket coat and vest
valued at sS was missing lie then
donned a suit Of clothes and went to the
Chaffee street police station, where he
told his tale Of woe to Sergt. Duffy, who
promised Mr.. Conklin that. every effort
would be made 20 find his glad rags"
hut up 10 noontimc today they had not
been found.
THINKS SHE WAS TO BLAME.
Early this morning the patrol wagon
fiom the Chaffee street police station was
sent 10 the Italian district for woman
named Pollon. who the police think was
Interested In securing money from NUM-
Der OF persons and for which two young
Italians were taken into custody few
days ago. The police officers have an
idea that this woman was at the head
OF the Scneme.
GOT STUCK IN THE MUD.
A four-horso team owned by the
Providence leo company and In charge OF
Walter Armington, got stuck In tho mud
at the corner of Pocasset and Hillhurst
avenues yesterday afternoon and it was
not until the load from the wagon was
removed that the wagon could be pulled
out OF the hole.
FOUND A STRAY TEAM.
Yesterday afternoon Patroman Bates of
the Chaffee street station found stray
team on Plainficld street. which he drove
10 the station. where IL was called for
later by Frederick Wilson OF 20 Progress
avenue.
WILL BE MERRY TONIGHT.
The Forlorn Bunch will hold social
IN Library hall this evening, and at the
hour of 12 will call Il a Leap Year
party This organization Is made up
mostly OF drug clerks who are known as
the most jovial gathering of young men
in this section.
ENTERTAINED THEIR FRIENDS.
The local branch of the Catholic Wo-
mems Benevolent legion held short ses-
sion In Artisan hall last evening, after
whbch they entertained their many friends
with an entertainment and dance.
OUT AGAIN.
Mr. T. #. OConnor. OF tho RIM OF
O'Connor brothers. who has been confined
90 his homo at $50 Brigham street for
the past month, was able TO be taken in
n carriage 10 his place OF business at 66i
broadway for short time today and
che same can be said OF John O'Connell.
tho veteran store keeper OF Olneyville
square. Mr.. OConnell was heartily greet
cd by every business man I'm the square
during the shortstme that he was at his
place OF business. 1914 Westminster street.
GENERAL MENTION.
This evening Perseverance lodge,
knights of Pythias. on account OF its be-
ing New Years eve. will not hold any
session. but all members are requested to
attend the meeting next Tuesday even
ing, when the officers for 1905 will be
elected.
The Riverdale club will eat turkey and
&he choicest cut OF beafsteak. which will
be washed down with the best OF bever-
ages at their roost in the square at mid
night tonight
Patrolmen Holland and Coleman OF the
Chaffee street station are off on a short
furlough and Patrolman Day is confined
TO his home by sickness.
Library Hall 10 let for dances. fairs,
entertainments. etc. Enlarged. redecor-
ated and new iloors. Apply to DIR.
Frank A. Twitchell. u Olneyville square.