The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-05
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Inc DenOcraJS nelu u railV last nlRnt
In the Town Hall. Parks Continental
Band arrived in Watchemoket square at
1880 and commenced an open air, serenade
with fire horn nc compartment and lots of
red fire. The latter was presumably pro-
vided so that the Democracy Of the town
might look a little less ~'desponding" to
Charles +. German who was billed to do
the song and dance act.
A carriage was provided for the speak
ers aud contained Ziba r. Slocum, Charles
Il. German aud Oscar LaPhaHa, followed
by q rabble of embryo Democrat S, very
few OF the voters of the town showing
themselves. At the hall the usual thread
with selections by the band.
There has been SOME gossip that one Of
the Democratic nominees on the town
ticket has been notified by his employer,
that il he was to run for an Office in the
town, he would be required to resign the
position he is occupying. But the young
man evidently imagined he was invalu-
able to his party, for In a certain place
where people sometimes resort to quench
their thirst and while in a happy and self
sacrificing fran Q of mind, he said II
will (hic) sacrifice (hic) job for the sake of
mendable in a young politician
The W~atchemoket Fire Engine conf
pany held their regular monthly meeting
in their hall last evening". Foreman John
Mullen, presiding; considerable routine
business was transacted. An invitation
was received from the Grattan Literary
Association to attend their fair April 10,
and accepted. An invitation was also re-
ceived from the city council of Provi-
dence to participate in the Fourth OF July
muster, to be held in Providence, the in
vitation was accepted. The resignation
of two active members was received. The
company has adopted a new set of by
laws which were distributed to the mem
bers.
Republicans will parade to night.
The Daughters of Rebekah celebrated
their second anniversary last evening by
n sheet and pillowcase party. Dancing
was the order of the evening, followed by
an excellent chowder supper.
The Aim High Society, composed of one
Of the classes of the Second Baptist Sun
day school. met last evening and elected
the following officers: President, Fred
Horton; vice-president, Albert Kellogg;
secretary, Frank Pierce; treasurer, Charles
Adams.
David s. Ray is erecting n new building
on the site of the one recently destroyed by
fire.
7. whelden is building a large barn near
the Broadway six corners, which he in
tends to occupy. when completed and will
run a livery and boarding stable.
A large rat that has bee causing con-
siderable destruction In the town hall
strayed into the police station last night
aud was killed by one of the officers. At
the time q Democratic rally was being
held In the hall above, and some one face
tiously remarked hat ii was n (Democ)
rat. II this II so may il not be symbolical
Of the defeat of that party Tomorrow
Big Republican rally in the town hall
tonight.
The East Providence Republican Club
has secured the hall in s. S. Rich's build
ing, near Washington bridge, and will
occupy It from nov until after the presi-
Dental election.
John Graham has become an active
member Of the Providence Fire Depart
ment.
The polls will open at Q A. M. and close
at 8 p. M. tomorrow Let every one vote
early and help elect the ticket.