The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-04


large expenditure Of money 10 repsit II. II
dressing was put on immedisteIy and tho
samel was rolled the city treasury would
be the gsiner. The old saying IA stitch In
time saves nine," IL very applicable In this
case.
The regular meeting Of the Veteran
Biremen will occur this evening and busi-
ness OF Importance will be transacted.
The majority Of the members do not take
kindly to the invitation TO visit Portland,
Me-, and In consequence the invitation
will be declined. The machine was taken
to the house and will put In good condi-
tion. Arrangements will be made at the
meeting this evening TO hold practice
squirts, In order to timber up the joints OF
the "boss tub" Nothing short of first
prize will satisfy the boys at Springfield In
September. Springfield boys are ayrsng-
Ing for q monster torchlight parade the
night before the parade, and all OF the
companies that can have been invited to
make night OF 1t before the day OF the
fight.
The Democratic Club.
Another interesting meeting of the Dem
ocratic Club was held at headquarters last
I
bers have not ceased In their efforts to ad-
vance the interests of the party. President
German occupied the chair and large
number of members were present and lis
tened to the earnest remarks Of President
German, ex-Alderman Martin, Council
man Carlin, Robert Mcclure, chairman OF
the Democratic City COMMITTEES; James IL.
and William r. McGlynn, James Degnan
and numerous others. The various sub
committees reported excellent progress In
their work.
Looking For Her Cape.
Two young ladies' visited the police sta
tion last evening In search OF valuable
cape which Is now adorning peg In the
wardrobe room at the State Farm. A short
time ago young woman was arrested and
one of these young ladies loaned her a
cape valued at $40 to wear to the court, 1t
being understood that the cape was to be
returned as soon as she returned from the
court. s'She never came back" however,
as His Honor, Judge Goff, thought she re-
| uuired a rest at the States expense at
Cranston. The cape went with her, and
now the one who loaned 1t would like to
have 1t returned. The young ladies were
| directed to Police Matron Fits who has
| charge of all matters concerning women
| prisoners.
| or to Klondyke.
William Burns, the popular Dexter street
wine clerk, and Owen Tierney, the North
| Main street barber, will leave next week
| for the Klondylxe gold fields to try their
fortunes in pursuit of the yellow metal.
| Judges Selected.
| III 80 ba oI
Falls Veteran Firemen's Association is a
member of the executive committee of the
| New England State Veteran Firemen's
League and as such attended the meeting
| of that body held at Boston yesterday to
! select judges for the coming muster at
| Springfield, Mass, Sept. /. Capt Barber
reported that the new fire associations
| had Joined the league. The following
judges were selected: Playing contest
President William I. Cheswell of Boston,
Chairman; ex-Chief William A. Green OF
Boston, Chief George A. Cushing of Hing
! ham, ex-Chief Edward Mott Of Taunton,
| Chief A. j. Hendrick of New Haven,
Conn.,; William G. Kentfeld of Chicopee
Falls and John Mead of Greenfield
Timekeeper-Capt. Samuel Abbott, Jr.
OF Boston; Judges of Special Prizes
Chief George A. Steere of Providence
Chairman; Chief z. l.. Vaugn of Worces-
ter, Chief Henry j. Eaton of Hartford
Conn; A. j. Kennedy of New Haven
Conn.,, and G. j. Goodwin Of Springfield.
Received the Bicycle.
Miss Mary Tracey, of 175 Washington
street, was the fortunate young lady to
win the elegant bicycle donated by Deahy
Brothers of Pawtucket. Miss Tracey held
the duplicate of check No. 4, the winning
number. Miss Tracey has received the
wheel from the above firm.
or On His Vacation.
Michael Powers the genial and accomo-
dating assistant to Druggist McGunagale
of Dexter street, left this morning to spend
his vacation with friends at Salem, Mass.
Mr.. Powers takes with him the best wishes
of large circle of friends on his brief re-
spite from ardous labors.
Notes About the City.
Mrs. James Folger of Dexter street Ia
rusticating at Nantucket.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the American Hair Cloth Company was
held today.
| Representative Albert H. Sturdy
/ duu udJOI ILNcIobb .. I1OItOu Vi AtblcUOTO
were visiting in the city today.
Miss Maggie Donnelly and Miss Sarah
keenan, of Washington street, have gone
to Martha's Vineyard for two weeks rest.
| The conference held between the Mayor
and the Committee on Police relative to
the charges against Sergt. Louks was with
| out result.
Lady Lincoln Lodge, Daughters of st.
George, held regular meeting last even
ing, but no business of Importance was
transacted.
Mrs. Thomas Ardrow and her two
sisters, Miss Sadie Trainor and Mrs, Joseph
c. knight, will enjoy the beauties Of New
| port for the next two weeks.
Ballou Post, q. A. R., met last evening.
A circular was received from the New
Bedford Post, explaining the details OF the
proposed excursion to Buffalo.
In the District Court this morning John
Hogan was charged with being a common
vagrant. His trial was set down for FRI
day morning. One drunk was fined 81 and