The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-07

Company A, First Battalion of Cav
airy. held its annual meeting Tor the elec-
tion of officers last night. Major Alexan-
der Strauss of the battalion presided. The
following was the result OF the election
Captain, Edward Jones. (re-elccted); first
lieutenant, Charles Allerne; second lieu
tenant, Nathaniel Baxter. After the
election collation. was served. The COM
pany Is In prosperous condition.
Horse On thu ps-.~--.
At 230 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
horse attached TO a farm wagon belong
ing to the city poor farm, in which were
three inmates OF the barn, ran away on
the east side in consequence OF the foot
board falling on his heels. On Spring
street the horse fell and split his head
open by coming in contact with the curb
ing. The men were considerably bruised,
but not seriously injured.
A short time after the first accident
horse belonging to the fire department.
and attached To a wagon in which were
seated Chief Engineer Briefly and Frank
w. Bassett, ran away on Mineral Spring
avenue by getting frightened at an cleo
trio car The wagon struck an iron cleo
tric pole. The Chief and Bassett were
thrown out but escaped with only slight
bruises. Both shafts Of the wagon were
broken.
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James Taylor, who died at Riverside,
formerly resided in this city, where he has
left "A host of friends to mourn his death.
lie had suffered from rheumatism nearly
all winter, but had apparently recovered:
lie was born in Providence In 1914, ana
was "a brave soldier In the war OF the re-
bellion. lie was a member of farragut
Post of East Providence. His funeral
took place this morning.
At the Broadway.
The Arbor Day exercises at the Broad
way Grammar School yesterday after
noon were appropriate and exceedingly
cses consisted of readings, essays and
vocal and Instrumental music. The sec
ond part was arranged as u Whittier ex-
ercise. Mr.. Reuben Abbott, n former
pupil of the school. presented teacher and
school with beautiful portrait of the
Poet Whittier in an old oak frame.
l.. +. Learned will speak at the Y. M.
c. A. hall tomorrow afternoon. at 4
O'Clock. Subject "Young Men and their
Ideas" All men are cordially invited.
A free stereoptican exhibition will be
given TO the junior department. of the Y.
member will be allowed TO bring one
friend.
Drops Of News.
raj OF the school yards yesterday
William Chapman died at Centredale
OH Thursday afternoon. He was "a former
resident Of this city. He was taken Ill
with the grip five weeks ago. He leaves
a widow and two children. His 'uneral
will take place on Sunday afternoon.
On Thursday afternoon, j. Wheaton
Allen died at his residence on Read street
in the S5th year of his age. He was
native of Seekonk. He had lived in this
city sixty years. He was "A carpenter. He
left no family. His funeral took place
Seekonk for burial. He was a we'll
known figure on the streets.
The remains of Michael Bates, who died
in this city. were taken TO Fall River this
morning for burial.
Deputy Sheriff q. l.. Rogers has re-
turned home from Canada.
Thomas Gillian and Charles Little OF
this city, who are studying for the priest
hood in Paris, will receive sub-deacon
orders on June H.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grant of Central
Falls will leave for Europe on Tuesday.
Mrs. Julia K. Briggs of Los Angeles.
CAL, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. "A. Z.
bagey of Central avenue.
Yesterday afternoon the Society for
Foreign Missions connected with the
High street M. X. church, held a mission
airy meeting at the residence OF Mrs.
Sarah Goff, No. 81 Dexter street. A tea
was served and the proceeds will be used
toward advancing missionary work.
Pawtncket Lodge No. l, Ancient Order
of United Workmen, held an open meet
ing last night. About 300 members aud
friends were present. The Grand Master
OF Boston, made an address upon the
of the order and its object.
Addresses were made by other Grand
Officers. The speaking was interspersed
by singing and readings. "A collation. was
served.