The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-06
BLACKSTONE VALLEY.
PAWTUCkET.
Meeting OF the Business Mems Associa-


Meeting OF the business Mons Associa-
TIL, Business Mems Association held
its regular monthly meeting last evening
after A two months vacation. The at
tendance was large, and the members
in attendance were regaled with light
The president. Almon X. Goodwin,
called the meeting TO order and after the
reading of the records, stated that no had
taken the responsibility Of inviting the
Hon. John G. Wyman to be present and
address the meeting, but he had not
arrived. The president extended his re.
marks on this account. calling attention
to the lack OF any regular progam in the
meetings of the association. He thought
the association should be doing some
thing, and that a half hour could DO spent
very proftably In speaking on matters OF
local interest and Importance.
The president then called upon the
Hon. 4. L. Freeman. who made few
remarks concerning the West, comparing
the cities and institutions there with
those of the East.
As Mr.. Freeman concluded Mr.. Wyman
arrived and was introduced. After a few
Introductory remarks he spoke of the
coming fair at Chicago and its import
ance to RHODE ISLAND manufacturers.
He believed the fair would set RHODE
ISLAND first In the rank of States In the
manufacture OF machinery and textile
fabrics. 1t IL not merely display of
what the States of the Union can do, but
display of all the countries of the world
aud will be of incalculable value to
strengthen and develop the bond OF fell
lowship of the nations OF the world. Tho
speaker touched upon the treatment OF
the Jews by the Russian government,
claiming that tho degradation of the
Jews was the cause OF the great scourge
which Is now threatening all nations.
The Rev. j. j. Woolley then made a
few remarks concerning the industries OF
the city and the effect Of the association
Gilman C. Fisher, tho new superin--
tendent of schools, was then introduced
and said he was proud to be called TO th
city. He also compared the East ard
West and said IL was not the great CHI
cago which was the wonder OF the nation
but OLD New England.
Admissions tn the Training School.
The committee on qualifications OF the
school committee have admitted the fol-
lowing persons to the training school:
Nellie +. Martin, Il. Aggie Croft, Emma
s. Craw ford and A. +. Ullrich of the class
of '92, Pawtucket high school; Eleanor
M. Jollie, graduate of the Pawtucket
high school and Of the class OF '92 OF the
State Normal school; Ida K. McGunigle
PROVIDENCE high school and normal
school; Elizabeth McEntee, PROVIDENCE
high school 1872; Catherine Murphy. Paw
tucket high school 'S9, and two years ex-
perience in teaching.
Tho Veteran Firemen.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Veteran Firemen was held last evening.
Previous to the meeting the 'Hay Cart"
was given trial, which was very salts
factory. Three persons were added to
the roll of membership and one propo-
sition for membership was received. The
committee of arrangements for attend
ing the Boston muster reported that they
were unable to procure dinners for the
association, and the latter will furnish Its
own lunch.
The HAY Cart" will be given another
trial Wednesday evening and also on
Saturday afternoon. After the latter trial
an old-fashioned chowder will be served
to tho working company.
The District Court.
In the District Court this morning
Frank Martin pleaded guilty to an as
sault on his wife Catherine, and was
fined IS and costs.
Benjamin Il. Lewis pleaded not guilty
to being common drunkard. and his
case was continued to October 5th.
Johu Dugan was arraigned charged
with larceny of some peaches from ped
lars wagon yesterday afternoon. He
pleaded guilty, and was fined 81 aud
costs.
Two persons were fined Sc and costs for
drunkenness in Burlaugh Park yesterday
forenoon was fiued 81 and costs.
Points OF Interest
The Democratic City Committee will
meet this evening.
The flag raising under the auspices of
the Bourke Cochran Club has been post
poned.