The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-20

pieSt, as was demonstra in the home
OF such woman yesterday, who on ac-
pies, etc. Informed her boarders that
she must, 10 pay her bills. ask each
Doarder 10 pay 80 cents more each week.
This all agreed 10 but two. and the
boarding mistress was stunned. when one
said that he had boarded with her some
time, and during all OF that time ne had
been obliged 10 purchase his own supply
OF matches When the boarding mistress
recovered from the shock. for she could
hardly believe that such a stingy per-
son lived, asked the man why he did not
expect her to furnish him with pipes and
tobacco. This chap got orders to pack
The other who kicked" about the so
cent raise made the remark that he did
not blame her, the boarding mistress, TO
get all that she could. So the pair got
a boarding house elsewhere. and the man
that bought his own supply OF matches,
was obliged to. owing to the fact that he
was the owner OF trunk. to hire an ex-
press wagon, and the fellow who did not
blame the woman for getting all that she
could, hurriedly wrapped up his belong
lngs, and had them taken to his new
home In the express wagon engaged by
Matches" as he Is now called by the
boarders who remained. and there is
some question as to whether Matches"
did not call upon the other fellow TO pay
some portion of the expense here.
IS GETTING ALONG FINE"
About seven months ago John Cart;
land, who for many years was employed
by the undertaking firm of John II.
Walsh az Co.. and afterwards went In
business for himself, suffered with blood
poison, the result of pimple on his
hand, and was given up for dead. and In
fact was reported dead a number of
times. He was for a number OF months
at st. Joseph's hospital, where he re-
ceived every attention, and today, or at
least every pleasant day, can be seen in
the garden of his home on Union avenue,
getting about without the aid of even a
cane, and Is looking "hne" and feels
"hne."
FUNERA LoF MRS McGRATH
The funeral of Margaret. wife of
Thomas McGrath, was held at st. Mary's
church yesterday, and was attended by
large gathering OF relatives and friends,
the deceased being one OF the best known
women in this section. There were many
beautiful floral offerings, but the most
prominent was a large cross from the
city highway department. AIR. McGratn
being the foreman of the same for more
than quarter OF century.
The interment was at st. Francis cem-
etery, the bearers being Patrick Woulfe.
William J. Gately, Frank Downs and
Clarence Sadler.
PATRoLMAN SUSPENDED.
Patrolman Markey of the Chaffee street
station was suspended at roll-call last
Night. All that could be learned was that
Mr.. Markey's financial affairs was the
cause of suspension. He had quite re-
Gently been transferred from the Wicken-
len street station to the Chaffee street
station and during the time of his SER
vice here has proven himself to be an ef-
hcient officer and has made host OF
who are In hopes that matters
may be straightenede out in his favor.
ENTERTAINED THE FIREMEN.
Harry Swindell, the Manton avenue
druggist, entertained the members of Hose
% and their wives at the engine house on
avenue this afternoon with a
Rhode Island clam dinner. AT j O'Clock
, chowder was served and at 3 o'clock
he bake, which was all that could he
asked for, was opened. Capt. Thomas
McCord was master of the bake.
SURPRISE SUPPER.
A surprise bachelor supper was given
Thomas King, undertaken of the Olney-
yilIe section, last evening in Geib's par
ors on Westminster street by Few IN
innate friends. The evening was pleasant
Y spent after the supper in listening to
he various toasts and musical program
10Th vocal and instrumental. Speeches
we're made by John V. Croghan, Charles
corcoran, Charles Smith and william
Iulcahey. Following these Mr.. King
made his farewell speech to the bachelor
,lub, as he is about TO become penedict'
md spoke feelingly on the good relations
hat have existed between him ana the
organization. Vocal selections were rem
Iered by James Lenehan and a recitation
" Joseph Mccormick concluded the pro-
ram for the evening. Mr.. Lawrence
} 'Rourke presided at the piano.
MISCHIEvOUS BOYS.
last night there were seven cars on
he switch on Manton avenue left there
n charge of one man. so that the cars
would be ready for service at the further
nd of the break" The company Is
wing new and heavier rails on this line
nd when the man in charge was at the
urther end the line of cars some boys
vent into a car at the other end or the
me and succeeded in setting a car IN
notion. which bumped into announcer car,
mt did no very great amount or damage
nd they also rang up number or fares.
rwo OF the boys are known and Will be
aiken into custody.
GOT A PORTION OF HIS OUTFIT.
william streker. whose home is on
Wood street. left this morning to resume
lie studies in a medical college at Phila-
elnhia During his vacation Mr.. Streker
,os heen employed at the South Main
Itraet public Market and those associ-
tad with him there headed by Manager
William r. Gilmore, called at MS homo
ast evening and presented him with a
ostlv physicians medicine case. Tne
.ounp man was taken of his feet at tne
ime hut later came 10 and he with ms
arents entertained the unannounced VS.
Tors. who brought with them all that
vas needed for the occasion, In most
areeable manner. 1t was late wheh 'he
artv dispersed, all wishing the young
nan the best OF success.
FIR. KEARNs MORE COMFORTABLE.
Word was received from the Rev. Fr. |
Searns. who is suffering with an attack |
Z typhoid fever at Atlantic city, where |
Ie Is located, that he is little more |
and that the change VIII
AXE place wednesday. on Tuesday |
1orning his mother and sister, who reside |
n Bowdoin street. will leave for his bed
lde.
HAVE GOT A LOCAL BRANCH.
Tho young men who have q desire to |
ecome real soldiers are no longer re-
uired 20 go down town TO enlist, Tor |
-ncle Sam has established n recruiting |
ffice I'm the postofflce building at the !
inction of Broadway and Westminster |
treet.
RED MEN MEET.