The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-10
NORTH END Ne VS.
The Ancient 0rdor Of Noble Romans.
Bitten by Dog-LocaIs.

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will meet in the Forum this evening.
Grand Chief p. j. Coffee will preside, and
ex-Chief Sullivan will read an essay, re-
viewing the history OF ancient Rome. The
Order OF Noble Romans had its first
inception among four young men
histrionic ability in Stafford Springs,
Conn, eight years ago. The name, Noble
Romans, was founded on recitation en-
titled "Brutus Over the Dead Lucretia,"
which one OF the party named McKinnon
was very fond OF reciting whenever he
had an opportunity. McKinnon had be-
tween four and five years experience
as an actor. He had trod the histrionic
boards in many cities in the country
and had n-stormed in many
little country village. He had organ
lied several theatrical companies and
tried his hand at managing said compan-
les, but every one had proved failure,
owing to his inexperience. One evening
when they were all seated at a banquet,
which was given in their honor, McKin-
non was asked to recite that particular
Grafton once more. Glad Of the opportunity
he arose TO his feet, and in a very dramatic
manner, commenced to recite. When he
came to the words, "There are no noble
men but Romans" one Of the party named
Sullivan jumped up and said, !" There are
only four OF u.s." which remark was
greeted with great applause. Six
years ago the Romans came 10 Providence.
Mckinnon had been elected chief, and
filled the position with credit until il was
necessary to depose him, and p. S. Sullivan
young collegiate who had studied for
the priesthood but gave II up and later be-
came newspaper writer of note, was
elected chief, which position he filled with
honor to himself and the Romans, until
his death three years ago. For time the
death OF Sullivan had paralyzing effect
on the Romans, and 1t was nearly a year
before another chieftain was elected Then
James Hampston was selected to fill the
position.
A year ago il was decided that the in
fuence OF the Romans should be aug
mented by the addition of new blood into
the organization, and committee of two
were appointed for that purpose. Today
the society numbers 30 mem bers. Each and
every one has had considerable experience
on the dramatic stage and can quote Mil
ton, Shakespeare, Homer, Longfellow and
Iennyson. Occasionally they give a re-
ception In the forum to invited guests,
when the topics of the day are discussed
and commented upon. The Romans diff
fer In politics somewhat, though nearly
every one of them is in favor Of protection
to- New England industries. They are
jolly lot OF fellows and are highly resuec-
ted In the community In which they live.
The war cry OF the Romans is, 'There are
no Noble Men but Romans" IL anyone
wishes to discuss the history of ancient
Rome, the fall OF Pompeii, the eruption
OF Vesuvius, the many gladiatorial COM
bats which were pulled off during the
reign OF Nero, or the cause of the downfall
OF Rome, let them seek the Romans.
IL they would like to learn why
the fair Lucretia, the most beautiful wo-
man in Rome, the wife OF CoIIatinus, COM
mitted suicide, let them consult the
ROman9 In thew wnuId liEa N h<.
were the greatest novelists of ancient or
modern times let them consult the
Romans. Two months ago p j. Coffee,
who was considered to be the handsomest
man OF the Romans, and who is a great
Shakesperian student, was elected chief
and is giving good satisfaction.
Bitten by Dog.
Mamie, the year old daughter of Mrs.
Lydia Gardner of Lincoln, was badly Bit
ten about the face near her home yester-
day. She was playing in the yard with
large st. Bernard dog, when the dog
spreng at her and tore open her
lip and cheek making an ugly
Marston at the North End this morning
where she went into commissions.
The doctor was compelled to give her
ether before he could sew up her wounds.
The dog Is the property OF Frank Man
chester OF Lincoln, and rs considered
very good dog IL let alone.
The little two-year- old son of ex- Repre-
sentative ID. j. McOsker, got lost yester-
day. The little fellow wandered away
from his home on Pettis street, about IL |
o'clock yesterday forenoon, and was found |
four hours later by the police, who had |
had been notified, on Charles street, fol- |
lowing German band.
Brief Locals.
Walter Sonner, hoseman of Steamer I6. |
started on his vacation yesterday. To- |
he will be married to Miss Sadie |
Wallis of North Attleboro. After the |
Wedding the young couple will visit New |
Y York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Walter
has the best wishes of his many friends.
The Geneva weavers held an important |
Meeting last night.
Court Bellevue, A. o. F. of A., held their
egular fortnightly meeting in AL
redian Hall last evening. There was a
arge attendance.
The Providence Telephone Company
ave decided not to erect any more poles
N Stevens street. A gang of men re-
moved the remaining poles yesterday.
1t was rumored in the North End that
n Italian had sta abbed woman, but upon
nvestigation It was proved to be without
IL was said the affair oc-
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