The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-19
NEWS OF 0lNEYvlLLE.
The Irish-Amercan Protective Club
Holds an Animated Meeting,

The Irish-American Protective Asso-
citation held most enth usiastic meeting
Saturday night at Republican head
quarters in Johnston, showing that even
at this early day they had entered
fully into the spirit of the coming
campaign. A large number were
present, and several new names
were submitted for membership. The
society is growing so rapidly that even
now the question OF securing a hall of
greater capacity Is. under consideration.
During the meeting the Mckinley bill
and its benefits to the country at large
were discussed with enthusiasm. About
twenty-five new members were admitted.
The matter of joining the State Republi-
can League was also considered very
favorably. and left to be decided at a
meeting next Friday night. 1t Is the
plan of the organization at future meet
ings to secure some prominent speaker
conversant with he party issues to ad-
dress them and therebv instruct the mem
bers on the great principles OF reciprocity
and protection.
Officer Bennett of the Sixth Station
yesterday afternoon discovered n fire in an
ash bin in the rear Of John O'Connelrs
store on High street, and sounded an
alarm. 1t had been started by lighted
threw into pile of papers in the bin.
The flames were uncomfortably close to
an adjoining building having eaten
through the fence when they were ex-
tinguished. No damage was done.
A lamp sending out dark clouds of
smoke from Manton avenue car sta
toned on the Square attracted considera-
BILE atten tion about $3.50 o'clock last even
ing. Ii was found that the affair was on
the verge of explosion. The roof of the
car was just about to catch afire when
the light was blown out.
No Way OF Ascertaining an Alarm.
Yesterday afternoon when the alarm
was sounded for the fire on Stokes street
not one OF the different station bells could
be heard on Olnevville Square. This has
been the case now for a considerable
period.
A mad Setback.
appointed highway commissioner of
Johnston by the Town Council his not
qualified, and from present appearances
he does not seem to be very eager to do
So For his prudence he is to be COM
mended, but for court complications
there would be heaps o. candidates"
Severed an Artery.
james Meehan met with very painful
accident last night at his home on Aleppo
left hand of while engaged in killing
chicken. He was striking at the neck of
the hen when, by some miscalculation,
he missed his aim and the sharp instru-
ment descended upon his hand.
Briefs.
Capt Thompson of Camp Stcere, Sons
Of Veterans, left also for Washington on
the same mission.
While driving to signal box Is yester-
day afternoon, the tire on one Of the
wheels OF the hurry-up wagon at the
Sixth Station broke. 1t was taken to be
repaired this morning.
Next Wednesday evening there will be
a meeting of Slocum Post, No. 10, TO elect
officers for one term, aud to transact any
other business that may come up.
Judge and Mrs. w. A. Phillips wi6h
their daughter, Gertrude, left yesterday
morning Tor Washington, TO attend the
national encampment.
The Pequot Social aud Athletic Club
held their regular meeting yesterday af-
tcrnoon and arranged for their annual re-
union TO be held In October.
j. O'Connell and wife started last even
ing TO be present at the National Encamp-
ment at Washington, and will remain
week.
The Olncyville Temperance Cadets held
their regular meeting at their armory
yesterday afternoon, very little business
being done. One candidated was elected
and her minor matters transacted.
A meeting of the young men OF St.
Mary's parish was called yesterday by
the Rev. Father Grace. pastor, for the
purpose OF considering the question of
the Columbus celebration. Another will
be held soou to complete the parish ar
rangements.