The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-05

There was a large attendance at the
meeting of the Young Mems Literary and
social club last evening. when Past Pres
ident John T. Cooney was elected 10 the
position OF treasurer. to NIL the vacancy
caused by the death OF James German.
Robert Shepard was elected as a mem
Der OF the board OF trustees. as the late
Mr. German held position on that
board.
Since the death OF Mr.. German. the
president Thomas McKenna and Finan-
cial secretary. Frank Maher. have been
acting as treasurer.
At a recent meeting Luke Kavanagh
and Peter Cannon, Esq, were made n
committee to look into the finances OF the
organization. and last evening they made
q partial report. which showed that the
prospects of the club were brighter than
they had been for some time, though
they have not at any time been In a close
corner. 4N
The club has taken on a new lease OF
life and much vigor has been instilled
with the organization, by some OF the
older members. who have been what
might be termed luke-warm for the few
past years.
NEED A LIFE BOAT.
Some time ago. the residents of Union
Lake avenue called upon a semf-city Of
ficial and called To his mind the prom
fse made by him and others. who before
election time came 10 the neighborhood
and said that should his party be elected
Union avenue would be put In proper
condition.
This morning there was another con-
ference OF the residents OF the vicinity
and II was deemed advisable TO apply
70 the United States government for
life saving station, instead OF appealing
TO the city officials TO do what was really
necessary for the safety OF the residents.
X was also intimated that these same
politicians would stand fully as high in
the estimation OF the voters OF this place.
II they would send the treasurer OF the
combine" into the community. and set
tie the little bill that was contracted by
them for refreshments.
Union avenue was in a most deplorable
condition this morning. and those who
had occasion to use the thoroughfare ac-
cidently during the day. say that no
one could blame the taxpayers and
others for finding fault with the manner
in which the street has been neglected.
SHE WAS WRONG.
On July 16 Johanna Remington, a wsI
known resident OF Johns.ol, called at
the poEce station and accused n man
well Known to her of stei.ng so from
NET 6ef SlOry 10 tne ponce was lnat
she handed the man what she supposed
was 81 bill, and asked him to change
Il for her, but she came 10 the conclu-
sion that inside Of the 81 was a sll bill,
and when tho man returned with the
change gave her 81. The man at the time
denied the statement
Yesterday Alice Brennan. 20 years old.
OF Alton street. called at the Chaflee
street station and said that on the after
noon OF July 16 that she foud SO oil
I'm front OF saloon on Valley street. and
that her parents had returned IL. think
fng that some one would call for a.. and
as no one had called for It her parents
sent her to the station with II. The little
girl found the money at the place and
time that Mrs. Remington said that she
lost II. and this morning she was noti-
fed by the police that for once in her
life she had accused a person wrong
fully.
GOT HIS RENT.
One day last week a tenant called upon
his landlord and asked him for rec
ommendation. so that he could move.
As the tenant owed the houseowner the
sum of $50 for back rent the houseowner
said that he did not see how he could
honestly recommend him. The tenant
replied that he was a church member
and that the church folks were 20 help
him out and that he, the tenant. would
certainly pay the back rent Well" said
the houseowner. "I'll tell you what I'll
do" You 60, 10 the church folks and get
me s5. and I'll give you a receipt in full.
for your back rent. ana YOU can show
your receipted bill TO the man whom you
were going 10 hire a house ard
that VIII save you and me from telling
lie. for you know that 1 am church
member. too" in less than three hours
the tenant returned with the s5. and both
were happy.
A YOUNG GIRL MISSING.
Mrs Joseph Leonhardt 81 1ol Valley
street called at the Chaffee street station
last evening and reported that her l6-
year-old daughter was missing from
home. She told Lieut.. Tyler. that she
thought that she was AT the home OF her
sister-in-law on Washington street and
that the house was not the place for a
young lady with a good character The
police are investigaticng the matter.
GENERAL MENTION.
Yesterday morning Jake Lewis OF 100
Nsnton avenue sent a man out 70 peddle
a load OF produce. valued az $40 He also
gave him dollar In change
Late last evening a strange man drove
the team into the yard. and In the wag-
on was a handful of produce but no cash.
Should the weather be suitable Pythians
from this vicinity will participate IN an
evening parade down street at the con-
clusion OF which Perseverance Lodge
VIII entertain Perseverance company OF
the Uniform Rank and Abraham Lincoln
Lodge OF Manton In sprineer's hall
The Olneyville and the General Fire Ex-
tingpisher teams will come together for
the third time on the Merino hats. Satur-
Gay afternoon. Each OF these teams have