The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-13


Watchemoket square.
Philip Chase, who was one OF the old
est residence of this place. died at his
residence. 10l Mauran avenue. this morn
ing lie came 10 this place when "A boy
with his father, who built the old ship
yard which Is now known as the East
Providence drydock. where the decea sed
learned his trade. and has during all these
years been connected with the yard, and
a. the time OF his death wa sforeman, Hr.
Chace was not "A member of any secret
or social organizations but preferred the
comforts OF his home. where he could al
ways be found. There are none who know
him that could find a flaw I'm his charae-
ter FOR honesty sobriety aad good Will
towards his fellow man were his motives.
He leaves a widow and one son. the lat
tei being Charles H., local letter car
rier.
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION
A man about y years was found IN the
square last evening by member OF ,he
police force, and was locked 40 at the
station as a suspicious person. lie had
in a bag a bed tick, "A pillow and a cOlLle
OF blankets and had among his effects
considerable money. At the station he
refused 20 give his name out said that
he walked from Indiana and left there
because the country did not agree With
him He will be held by Chief OF Police
Adams until tomorrow moralnR, or at
leas, until moro IS learned or him, for
Mr.. Adams is OF the opinion that he Is
Gemented,'
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected at
the meeting of Fraternity commandery Of
the Golden Cross Monday evening. Miss
Daisy Townsend, no0le commander; Miss
Erestine stone. vice noble commander;
Miss Alice Stone, prelate: Walter j.
Townsend, keeper of records; Mrs. VIII
liam T.. Smyth, financial secretary; Will
Ham T.. Smyth, treasurer. stephen Stone.
herald Mrs. w. r. Smyth and William II.
Riley, warden of inner and outer gates;
past neqoie commander, MFst AHHie- -E-J-
Hazard.
MINOR MENTION.
The ladies connected with the Univer-
salist church will open a bazaar In the
vestry OF the church this evening. His
EXcellency Gov. Utter VIII make the
opening address. one Of the attractions
this evening besides the governor Will be
"a turkey supper
Canonicus lodge. Ancient order Of
United Workmen Will hold their monthly
meeting i'm the rooms OF the Business
Mems association in Tobin's block this
evening.
Inc Newport express car anu one pl
tho teams owned by the Rumford Chemi-
cal company collided on Taunton avenue
hill this morning and considerable dam
age was done 10 the wagon.
The condition OF MIR. Charles Cbaffee,
the veteran employe at the Halliday
brothers, is critical. and but little hopes
OF his recovery are entertained.
Miss Catherine McQuilton, one OF the
best known young ladies OF this place, is
dangerously III at the home OF her
brotherin-law, Charles IA. simmons, on
Water street.
The first degree was conferred upon two
candidates at the meeting OF Reliance
lodge OF odd Fellows last evening, tho
work being in charge Of Past Grand
Frank Buclln.
Charles Thrasher. member ot Howard
lodge Knights of Pythias. who was In
iured In a collision on Waterman avenue
Monday night is not as seriously injured
as was first expected.
A balky horse attached to load of
lumber caused considerable attention or
the square this morning The driver was
obliged 10 return 10 the city.
The lecture by DR.. Frank r. Sprague
before the Mems league OF the Second
Baptist church last evening was a very
interesting affair.