The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-11
A KIND REMEMBRANCE.
Capt. Baker Was Presented
a Silver Service.
A Happy Family Party at the Second
Station Last Evening.


police station last night one of the
pleasantest things occurred there that has
taken place in the northern part OF the
city In a long time The principal partici-
pants in the event were Captain and Chief
OF Police-elect Baker, the men who have
been his CO. workers in that section, and
Alderman ID. f. Mccarthy. 1t is safe to
last night than be has often felt in his
life. The captains promotion was almost
as pleasing news to the men OF whom he
had charge az II was TO him. He today
appreciates very fully the fact that there
is no recompense equal to the love and
respect OF ones co-laborers in any walk
OF life. This idea was cogently expressed
in Alderman McCarthy's eloquent presen-
tation speech.
Only few mornings ago NEWS re-
porter, as no paid his morning visit to
this station, saw the officers having
quiet conference which was abruptly
adjourned, and he was left in the dark as
to the meaning OF "A. Later ON he was
told 10y friend that there would be
Friday afternoon about $40 O'Clock. He
was there ana so were all the parties
named aud also one other who had for a
good many years watched the captains
advancement and shared the draw backs
that will come even 10 the bark that sails
smoothest along the sea CT life, and who
is not unjustly proud of his success,
namely, his estimable wife. Captain
Baker was little bit surprised when he
saw Alderman Mccarthy at the station,
bat the surprise was a pleasant one, for
the Alderman generally inspires good
feeling where he goes, but he did not
show it and walked quietly into the large
drill room. lie noticed something COW
cred with rich trappings and then the AL
derman of the Third Ward soon began
to talk to him. The men wero ready Cor
Lieutenant Horton to tegin the roll
call, but it was little early.
Mr.. Mccarthy said: Captain Baker,
have been requested by those present
and some who were detained by their
duties in other places TO present to you
slight token OF their esteem. They ap-
preciste and esteem you most highly, for
they know that you have always treated
them in manly and friendly way. This
Is fine thing in these days when men
are so taken up with selfsbness and are
SO inclined TO be hypocrites. You have
stood by your men and spoke well of
them, and that they understand and APP
preciate. This i know, and also how
warm their feelings are toward you and
how heartily genuine are their wishes for
your success In The responsible position
you have been chosen to fill.
"As you are i'm manner about to sever
the intimate relations which have for four
years existed between them and you they
thought it proper to give you some testi-
monisl o; the high place you hold in
their regard. This they do not with
hope OF reward, nor with tine expectation
ofgaining favor in the future, hut simply
as men VINO have worked under you and
who desdire to testify how highly your
actions here are valued. Ii Is 1 think a
high commitment. for Ii has -hean we'll
said that II you want 10 now whist a man
is find out what his neig ghobrs think of
him. The officers and attaches of this
station know you better than anyone else
IN the city, and their evidence is strong
as to your good qualities as man and a
superior"
The speaker in closing again expressed
the best wishes OF the donors and then
the covered prize was uncovered and
beautiful water service and onyx table
met the eyes ofthe future chief.
Captain Baker spoke briefly, ana in
earnest words. thanked the men for their
kindness TO him, not only for the valuable
presents, but for their good wishes. He
said it was genuine surprise snd the
earnestness OF the captains words of
thanks proved it was.
Alderman Mccarthy then in behalf of
Officer McElroy presented 10 Mrs. Baker
a basket of very choice flowers.
The men applsuded this latter gift very
heartily and all present were about as
heppy as could be, and then Lieutenant
Horton called out 107 and the roll call
was continued and finished and the men
went merrily TO their work.
The service is OF very chatso and artistic
design, and on it are tae words, present
ed TO Captain Reuben II. Baker by the
officers aud attaches OF tho Second Police
station, Jan. 10, 1896. - The onyx table
on which it rests is a regular gem, and
the combination will be one OF the cap
tain's choicest treasures.
Officers Gifoil, Flynn and Cavanaugh
were tie committee in charge of the ar
rangements last evening. It was the
largest roll call ever had at this station.