The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
OLNEYVlLLE.
Johnston's Pride Evidently Enjoy
ing the Warm Spell.
A Sensational Story Concerning a Row
Between Two Women.

Rough and Ready Fire Company last eve
ming was attended by 16 members. Sec-
ond assistant foreman, Eugene Wseden,
who was reelected one north ago ten
dered his resignation. Mr.. weeden stat
ed the reason for his action was the disre-
gard by the embers appointed on COM
mittees OF their duties. lie cited the To-
tai neglect OF the recent commlttee on
transportation 10 Pawtuckct on The atm
Of July the day OF the Fireren's hand en-
gine confession that city, as an instance
where not the slig notice OF the fore-
mans appointments had been taken. IN
consequence OF which the Rough ano
Ready Company remained at home anS
lot a stream OF 175 feet take fret prize.
Mr.. Weldon concluded his remark by say
ing: "If the members will not act ander
the foreman's orders, am sure they VIII
not under mine and decline to sit on
tho platform as an oEcial OF such
company"
Some one suggested that perhsps the
other 81 mem bers of tho company might
not like MIR. Weeden to resign and action
on his resignation was deferred until tine
next meeting.
z. Allen swan offered an amendment to
tho by laws TO expunge that section which
permits the dropping OF mombers who Tor
six months have absented themselves
from the company'G meetings, the amend
ment will be acted upon next month.
Heretofore the enforcement OF this rule,
IL is claimed, has been one of the hob
bies OF the members who now propose TO
do away with this.clause in the bylaws.
Through the enforcement OF this rule
at previous meetings some OF the bone
and sinew OF the company, members who
have manned the brakes when prize
stream was.played from.the old machine,
have been expelled for the reason they old
Il. II. tgAlxr hD
rules specified, Notwithstanding they were
good tre-fghters and ever ready TO pump
for the company's honor.
A VETERAN ORGANIZATION.
Following the adjournment of the
Rough and Ready meeting last night q
petition was circulated for the formation
of a veteran company. The paper was
signed py John Cook, Frank Meadow
craft, George Bowen, Eli Beaudry, Eu-
gene Weeden. William l.. Plaisted and q.
Allen Swan and others. A temporary or
ganization was effected, with Mr.. Swan as
chairman and Mr.. Plaisted as secretary.
The next meeting will occur July "a. In
the meantime the:petition for members
will be circulated.
1t Is understood that several other men,
bers OF the Rough and Readys are NOV
ing in the matter o.. organizing still an
other veteran company. IL this proves
correct determined fight for the posses
sion of the old hand engine Nameaug,
which is owned by the active company,
the Rough and Readys, Is probable. The
plans of both Of the veteran organiza-
tions is understood to be to have the
Rough and Readys donate the engine to
the veteran company.
If nothing else will draw an attendance
at the Rough and Ready meetings, the
contest over the disposition of the old
hand engine may.
REPORTED BEHEADINo.
About o'clock last night report
reached the square that in row between
two woman in "Shoofy" Village one had
struck the otheer with an axe and nearly
severed the head from her body.
All was excitement, and several hun
dred persons, including number OF
policemen, started for the scene of the
beheading. A diligent search failed to
tated woman and after time 1t dawDed
on the minds OF the interested hundreds
that they evidently were victims OF q
hoax.
ABOUT TOWN.
Policeman John +. Holland of the
Johnston force leaves today for Bristol,
where he will remain week. Frederick
aben, Jr., covers his beat in his ab-
sence.
A. w. Smith of Horton street is re-
ported slightly improved today.
Miss Evie Robbins, who has been in
Washington, c., for the past week
arrived home today.
Three drunks at tho Sixth station last
night was the record.
Mrs. Flynn, a neigh bor of Daniel I.
Handy Of Union avenue, is charged by
Handy with throwing stones at his house.
Judge Phillips was consulted regarding
the matter today.
In the Johnston probate court this
morning Sarah A. Ryder, ADMINISTRATIVE
OF the estate of PstricK Ryder. was given
permission to sell the real estate at it's
appraised value.