The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-03
OUR STANDING ARMY.
Question OF Increase the Subject Of
Debate.
Brownson Lyceum Representatives Won.
Noles From The North End.

League in the hall of the Young Mems
Literary Association In Wanskuck last
night that was very instructive and inter-
esting. The attendance was large and the
strong points made by the -debaters were
roundly applauded.
The question fcr debate was Resolved.
That the standing Army of the United
states should be increased. " The afiirma-
tive was sustained by the representatives
of tho Young Mems Literary Association,
who were Thomas j. O'Neil and Frank L.
Rudolph, and Arthur A. Mcdonald and
Joseph NJ Tally in behalf OF the Brown
son Jyccum sustained the negative. The
debaters were thoroughly posted on the
subject and while the representatives OF
the Dyceum read their arguments the up
hClGors OF the affirmative, the Young
Mo1's Afsoc iation representatives ala not
20 -" They argued strongly, point by
poirL ana brought the weight Of some
convincing authorities TO sustain their
arguments and only used notes In speak
ing. Tho negative had little advantage
Ia having prepared and written argu-
monts against their opponents who
though bright takers and quick thinkers
were not trained speakers.
= took the judges, Who were Dennis IL.
Sheahan, Esq, James NJ. Gilrain, ESD,
and William j. Cronin, Esq, long time
"a reach decision and this was not
strange for the bold, earnest and effective
argulD ents OF the speakers on the afiir1na'
tive had Mt important points been met by
the negative speakers, IN a way that came
near answering, but did not fully do so.
The decision which was against the
Wanskuck young men was not unanl-
nous. Admitting that the judgmeDp OF
the arbitrators was superior 10 that of the
audience the majority OF whom-not on
account of local feeling but because IL
seemed right--would have given decision
the other way. The members of the Young
Men 5 Association have no reason TO be
ashamed Of the bright. keen ana well
informed young men who did great credit
TO themselves by their tcrsc, well rounded
and almost conclusive arguments.
There was pleasant and interesting
musical and literary entertainment before
and after the debate. The numbers were;
Piano duet by Miss Eta Ward and lsa-
bella Cunningham; vocal solo, Mr.. Frank
Donnelly; vocal solo, Miss Kate Powers;
selection, Acme quartet Mr.. Hugh L.
Cassidy and Thomas +. Fogarty, tenora,
Mr.. James III. Nagle and MIR. Nathan f.
Goff, bassos; recitation, Mr.. William
Cline and vocal solo, Mr.. Nathan T.. Coil.
The audience thoroughly appreciated the
work of the ladies and gentlemen taking
part especially popular being the quartet
selections Miss Powers has remark
ably sympathetic voice, sweet and pure
and her rich selections, Jerusalem and
"Goodby' sweet Day wcr0 hHpp1fy g1ven
A PLEA FOR UNION HEBREWS.
There was great gathering of the
Hebrew residents of this section OF the
city at the synagogue Orns street last
evening The spacious audience room was
crowded ana for over two hours the
preacher, Rabbi Hirsh Masslansky, held
the closest attention of everyone present
The reverend gentleman spoke on the
union of all Hebrews, irrespective of ma
tionalitics, and most eloquent and in
teresting appeal was made TO all the fol-
lowers of the old faith 10 leave aside
their preiudices and become as one con-
gregation in the worship OF jehovah.
Rev. Mr.. Masslansky will speak again at
A COwARDLY ASSAULT.
John J. O'Brien on Saturday afternoon
was in sporty mood and he thought be
would have some fun, SO he attacked
Fines Simon. an old and quiet gentle
man. who was Going across the Chalk
stone avenue bridge. Mr.. Simon has very
handsome whiskers and O'Brien grabbed
them and after twisting them in IA man
ner that was very painful TO the owner,
threw him roughly against a fence.
Then the alleged sport ran away and In
so doing knocked down little child,
who was quite badly hurt by its fall.
Patrol Driver Crowell saw the affair and
O Brien was soon in custody. His inter
view with the court convinced O'Brien
that the market value of whiskers had
risen from the price once extensively
quoted, for he had TO pay fine of 81
and costs.
SIMON GOT OFF EASY.
Simon Shappario has been in tho habit
of leaving wagons on the street in front
of his Blacksmith shop on Gladstone
avenue much to the annoyance of citizens
who have TO drive by his place. Last
week the fire department was blocked III
going TO n fire and made a complaint and
the police, who had several times warned
Simon to keep his wagons off the high
way, decided To interfere. Shappario. wa:
arrested on charge Of leaving wagon
standing in the street moro than an hour.
His friends interfered In his behalf and
as he promised To not break the law In
the future, he was, after a sharp admon
ition by the court, discharged on payment
of costs.
NORTH END NOTES.
Rev. Mr.. Decker preached an able ser
mon on the observance of the sabbath
Yesterday The reverend gentleman
made powerful argument in favor o
| permitting people WHOSE only uay Oh res
| and recreation was Sunday, having
chance TO use the day I'm a way that wa
| perfectly innocent and nee essary.
Bishop Edward q. Andrews, ID. ID
| IL. d. of New York city, preached a
| the Asbury NJ. J.. church yesterda.
| morning.
James Lyons, six-year-old lad, wa
| found on North Main street. about
o'clock last evening.
The death of a fourdays-old child OF
! Shawmut street yesterday caused th
| father considerable anxiety as he believed
it had been poisoned. The paretn was
! finally convinced that death was due &
I natural causes after Medical Examine
| Palmer had been summoned.
The Irving Literary Club will hold
| minstrel entertainment in What Chez
| hall next Wednesday evening.
There was small sized but exciting
| indoor entertainment between som
| Italians at Toolcvillc and one of the prin
cipals was arrested.