The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-14
NEWS OF 0LNEYVILlE.
The Republican Caucus in Johnston
Social Events.

Saturday evening the Republican town
caucus of Johnston was held at Odd Fell
lows hall on Plainfield street, and the fol-
lowing delegates to the State Convention
were elected: +. A. Twitchell, f. G..
Chadbourne. j. V. Barnes, T. n. Cook, X.
T.. Duffy. j. NJ. Congdon. George Cur
rier. against whom the recent libellous as
rertion was made in one of the local
Sheets addressed the meeting denounc-
ing in language strong and forcible, the
report as printed. Mr.. Currier it is
stated. this morning, through his counsel,
served a writ against the Telegram.
Next Saturday night the town caucus
will be held, and the ticket, as it stands
will be re-nominated for senator, q. +. A.
Beane; representatives, John L. Kenyon
and Waterman Smith.
For 81. Patrick's Night.
The apparatus committeee of the Olney-
willie Temperance Cadets held a meeting
yesterday, and the talent TO be secured
for st. Patrick's night was arranged for.
There are to be six "gos," five of which
will consist Of four rounds each. the sixth
between Martin Manion of River Point,
and Robert Thayer of Providence, to be a
six round contest. Both men are con-
sidered very good, and n lively match is
expected. The remainder of those who
are Eaton 20 participate o,DsTSs are as aDa d0owT
Bognes a'S Of Fox poins; pinsy'Ps' p Broderict roi *
of North End, r. Neveles of Eddy street,
H. Pierce of Olneyville, j. Reed of South
Providence, w. Buckley and III. Costello
of this city; j. McManus and c. Donahue
of Providence. This is to be the most in
teresting sparring exhibition that the Ca
diets have yet held, as the above talent
will certify. These contests are carried on
in the most praiseworthy manner, and
this coming affair will prove no exception.
No sunday Games.
Yesterday afternoon Captain Leavitt
in company with officers Bennett and Sui
livan routed a number of small boys who
were engaged in a game of ball in the rear
of the Weybosset mills. The weather was
cold enough TO freze them, but their love
of the national game outdid the coldness
! prevailing. A bat was the only thing
| captured, as the lads fed in all directions.
| This practically settles the question of
| Sunday games and if this is the manner
in which the universal sport is 70 be en-
couraged, how will Providence hope to be
"in it.
The Park Question.
Next Wednesday evening, March 10th,
! a meeting will be held at the Library hall,
| at which the question OF securing Neuta-
| conkouet Hill for park purposes. The
| Public Park Association of Providence
will be represented by men capable of
|
| people, and all of the Business Mems
! Association, the first organization TO dis
| cuss the subject. Whether the question
will meet the approval of all the citizens
| of Johnston is not quite certain, but IL Is
one of interest TO all living in the town:
The subject proper will be Parks and
| Fairgrounds"
The Pequot Social and Athletic Club
| will hold their first ball after Easter
! Monday, April IS
! The drivers of the patrol wagon at the
| Sixth station reported for duty this morn
| ing. The wagon will not be put in opera
tion for day or two, the harness not hav
/ ing arrived yet.
! About 6:5J o'clock this morning, box GS
! Appleton and Delaine streets, was struck
for slight blaze in q chimney OF hous,
! on Chaifee street. occupied by Mrs. Am
! Brooks. and owned hv James 7. Kennedy
The damage was insignificant.
| Ihe !. ~. l.. and $. Club hcld we'll
attended meeting yesterday Afternoon
aud appointed a committed 90 nrrang,
for bazaar next TAIL, aud elected hv,
new members. The preparations for theil
! concert next Thursday evening are al
finished, and the affair promises To be :
| decided success. Charles +. GorInan viii
address the audience on Irish Liter
ature."
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can DC produced In the country the frs
tendency ts 10 build up the Industry; dnc
the free trader piu not deny that for M
simple reason that DC cannot The SEQ
or,d eject IL 10 p0p better todgcs for ui
tDork done. Thirdly, ice are enabled &
Keep % larger amount Of money Ia h
country instead OF sending 10 to other nd
tions, and lastly ol'cdUs chcopcn q,
goods consumed by me people. The Hon
Ros,rou g. Horn 10 nc PaScodg Rcpubli