The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-17

President Fish OF the Common Council
said he did not agree with the ruling Of
the Mayor, but there would be no harm In
the convention accepting the resignation.
The resignation was then read and ac-
ceptcd.
Mr.. washburn then nominated Mr..
Vincent.
Mr.. Carlin nominated Edward 9. Bti-
ness. In sspeech he referred to the ability
of Mr.. 6tiness and the propriety OF elect
ing resident OF the city, whose interests
In the Office would be prompted by some
thing more than the salary attached TO II.
He said that he knew Democrat could
not DO elected, and so he went out OF his
own party to select man for the sake OF
having, II possible, Central Falls man to
All the Office. He said that he had under
stood that the election Of Mr.. Vincent
was to be at the dictation OF the party
whip. He appealed to the convention to
be free men and elect irrespective OF the
choice OF the party dictator.
The ballot was then taken. Mr.. Vincent
received II votes and Mr.. Stiness z. Mr..
Vincent was declared elected. The con-
vention then dissolved, and the respective
Boards adjourned.
When the boards adjourned the mem
bers of both branches were introduced to
the newly elected City Solicitor.
Yesterdays Fire.
The police station building presented
sorry looking sight this morning after Its
wrestling match with the fire fiend. Pre-
vious to the fire the building presented
not over pleasing appearance, but now 1t
is q sight. From top to bottom 1t 10
thoroughly drenched with water and will
require general overhauling. Conserve
tive estimates place tho loss ct $1,000 to
1920, which ID entirely covered by insur-
snce. The library is insured In the Orient
Insurance Company for $4,000 and the
Continental for $500. The building IL In
sured In the Orient Company for $3.50.
The veteran hremen's rooms are insured
for $500. Previous to the building OF tho
present City Hall the Town Council OF the
old Town Of Lincoln held their council
meetings there. The building was erected
In 1858, and was turned over to police pur-
poses and the veteran fremen In 1871, al
though portion of 1t had been used pre-
viously by the police authorities. The roof
Is practically gone, and 1t will require new
plastering In the Public Library room and
In some of the rooms on the lower floor.
Last evening the building was not ht to
use for cofining prisoners.
Twilight Temple.
Twilight Temple of Honor, No. 20, met
In regular meeting last evening. The COM
mittee on Memorial Sunday made It's re-
port which was favorably received by the
members and q vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the committee for their efforts
to make the exercises success. Remarks
were made on the good and welfare OF the
order by several of the members. One
candidate was elected to membership and
two propositions for memberships were
received.
Accident Yesterday Afternoon.
Charles Mathewson, accompanied by his
! niece and Peter Borden, was riding down
High street toward sPawtucket yesterday
afternoon, and when near the corner oi
Cross street the buggy was capsized
throwing the occupants of the carriage to
the ground. At the time, Mr.. Mathewson
was leading horse hitched to the rear OF
the buggy. The horse became frightened
at passing electric car, and turning sud-
denly, caused the accident. The young
lady was injured about the face somewhat
but the other occupants escaped uninjured
Changed the Constitution.
Central Falls Assembly, Royal Society Of
Good Fellows, held an interesting meeting
last evening, the major portion OF which
was given up to considering the proposed
changes In the constitution and bylaws
The Supreme Council ordered that the
semi-monthly assessments would In the
future be collected monthly. While the
assembly conformed officially to the rul-
ing of the Supreme Council, yet the mem
bers decided unofficially to continue pay
| ing their assessments semi-monthly. In
| teresting remarks were made by Brother
Bridgehouse, one of the oldest member OF
the assembly and one who stands first on
| the roll of the assembly.
Fourth of July Committee.
The committee appointed by the City
Council to arrange for the proper celebra-
tion of the Fourth of July met last eve-
ming and organized by the choice of Coun-
Gilman Washburn as chairman and Coun-
Gilman Carlin clerk. 1t was decided to
have salutes and some ringing of bells. II
the committee receives any pecuniary as
sistance from the citizens 1t Is their in
| tention to have q band concert and fire.
works In the evening at JenkS Park. Az
the next meeting of the committee the
final arrangements will be completed.
Notes About the City.
His Honor Mayor Gottschslk attended
the reunion last evening OF the First Light
Infantry association.
Owing to small attendance of members
of the Democratic Club the meeting was
postponed until next week.
Lady Lincoln Lodge, Daughters OF st.
George, will take part In the Diamond
Jubilee celebration of Queen Victoria,
which is to take place at Providence Sat-
urday.
THE Probate Court held a short session
yesterday and only one case came up for
consideration. A petition for the probate
OF the will Of Mary Grimshaw was granted
and John Grimshaw was appointed ad-
ministrator. Bond $500; sureties, John
II. Barry and John Houston.
Try Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder To be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen and hot