The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-11
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Ant: and Post Caucus Episodes Randall
Square Gospel Mission.

Square Gospel Mission.
The bost parts OF the caucus. using the ex-
preston advisedly, was the before ana after.
There gathered in the ward room, near the
corner Of orms and Smith streets, about half
an hour before the time axed for the gather
iug. a large number OF voters. who had been
notified early in the day TO be ready for the
teams that Herman Chairman would send to
take them 10 the ward room. These voters
did not live far away, but the taking Of them
TO the caucus room together was to prevent
any attack upon their opinions at the last mo-
ment. The information was given out that
there would be fun at tho Ward caucus, and
this statement proved true, but the fun was
not to the liking Of the man who spread the
report. Abram Rafflovitch said on the
square, as he waited to light a cigarette,
shortly after o'clock, Tonight you'll see
how many friends John Nelson has ard the
little consequence these kickers are, for there
viii be go Jews at the caucus in Ward 3. Mr..
Nelson WILL however, devote his energies 10
Ward ., his own ward" Mr.. Nelson devoted
his energies to Ward caucus alright. but his
lieutenants did not do as well in Ward g.. The
voters of the class named have for several
years held quite "A cinch on tire Democratic
ward committee, for they have supersededIall
others as handlers out OF tickets at caucuses
where the tickets are never used, so sure is
the grip Of the machine
Last night there was Misunderstanding.
MIR. Glanzman was led 10 believe that his
name would 60 on the official ticket of the
ward committee for "A member OF the new
ward committee The Republican ward com.
mittee never promised John Nelson that
friend Of his would go on the ticket for the
city committee Mr. Glanzrnan believed the
story some one told him To the extent of hir-
ing teams. When he arrived at the ward room
ana found his name on the list of delegates TO
the C ty convention instead OF the other list
he was mad, and he and Mr.. Rafiiovitch had
earnest talks which begun ia whispers ami
finally reached some very high notes. The
chairman Of the caucus was called in to the
conference but he could do nothing. Then
Glanzman said even John Nelson could not
make him stay there, and though jefferson
Riley tried 10 bring Mr.. Glanzman to rea-
soning frame Of mind, the man who thought
himself wronged went out and he took all his
friends with him, leaving Rafiiovitch with
only dozen or SO OF Nelson's friends.
The rest of the voters tended strictly 10
business and the efficient work Of the present
ward committee was approved in emphatic
and hearty manner. A number OF Democrats
who came TO look on were somewhat disap-
pointed at the ameness Of the proceedings.
MIR Farrell Higgins Of Wanskuck was at the
caucus, but took no part in the proceedings.
being otherwise engaged. The police sup
pressed couple of disturbances during the
evening as the result Of Mr.. Glanzman's ac-
tion.
RANDALL SQUARE GOSPEL MISSION.
There was IA good sized audience I'm the JEFF
ferson Street Baptist church last evening to
take part in the celebration of the third an
niversary Of the Randall Square Gospel Mis-
sion. A prayer and praise service in which
the Hadley gospel singers took part preceded
the reports on the condition OF the mission
and the work of the Mems Rescue Mis- sion.
Rev. Mrs. L. Fenner read the report II the
latter institution, which showed that 2JO free
lodgings were given. 1900 meals served and
$50 conversions recorded. Mrs. walling read
the Sunday school report, and it was very
satisfactory. According to the financial re-
port, the cash on hand Marcn 10, 1898, was
SIS. i?. the receipts for tho year just closed,
s76955 and expenses sis0.63, leaving a bal
ance of $3s.4
During the evening remarks were made by
Rev. Wallace Nutting and Rev. Ernest wes-
ley, and the benediction was given by Rev.
W. Ii. Palmer, pastor OF the church.
NORTH END NOTES.
Peter Cox rushed out Of Greene's barber
shop on Randall square last night and stopped
"A runaway horse that threatened TO do con-
siderable damage.
window In tatstones market on North
Main street was broken by n party last night
who wawery hungry and needed some pork
pies thaSH~ere displayed there.
The police of the Second station made three
arrests last night.
Officer Little who is popular and efficient
officer, has been transferred TO Station Z, and
is succeeded here by Officer r. ii. Dulin of
the Sixth station.
Representative Albert Roberts has the unan-
imous support of the Republicans " Ward
for denomination. Chairman George s.
yanstone of the Republican ward committee
Is confined 90 his home by sicknes nd his
many friends wish 10 soon see him again in
perfect health.