The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-17

liam walch Of Weymouth. Mass.
Edward Nixon OF Arlington. Mass
while pumping on the Somervile ma
chine. received q bad cut on the chin that
required five stitches.
Hugh. w. Ward was struck In the face
by a brake and knocked to the ground
his spine being injured.
Several heat prostration cases were
cared for at the hospital tent. George
w. Griffith. 81 Hicks street. East Provi-
dence. was overcome In the refreshment
tent. Walter Simons OF the Salem com
pauy. succumbed likewise. One OF the
Gaspees was also overcome. but respond
ed readily 10 the work Of the physicians.
The fact that first money came TO a
Rhode Island company was matter OF
satisfaction. Taking all things into con
sideration the stream thrown by the
Volunteer company Of Central Falls was
perhaps the best of the day as IL was
made at a time when there was ahso-
lutely no wind; and record OF xlZ ieet
under such circumstances is really re-
markable.
John II. Barber, president of the
veterans; and the fact that he was az
the head OF the big gathering did not
make him lose his loyalty TO his own
command lie went on his machine. lacn eronid ana
watching and cheering him during the
playout
The only unfavorable comment of any
kind was regarding the inconVenient 10
cation If the press tent. and the made
quacy of the arrangements made FOR the
comfort and entertainment or visiting
newspaper men.
orders had also been given TO the po-
lice that the newspaper men should not
be allowed within the ropes; but this or
DER was countermanded quickly by Sec
The members OF the local press com
mittee did what they could with their
limited opportunities; and ne hospital
preciated by the visitors
The victorious PawtuXet Fire king
Veteran Firemen's association, as soon
as the final result was known, secured all
the available brooms and there was
hot old time OF celebration I'm PawtuXet
last night. with fireworks, red fire, band
music and cheers and speech making,
and a procession through the streets.
The company headed by the Fire King
band, Howard |. Lee, leader. marched
street. down Weybosset to Mathewson. to
Washington, to Aborn where they
stopped at the Newman, the New Eng
land League headquarters, for the even
ing.
There the prize OF $500 was handed over,
and with IL the handsome silver torch
and silk banner. The company marched
to the Union station. where "A special
took the members to PawtuXet.
In the village there was a short street
parade TO the home OF Thomas w. Gard
nCf on BfOau street, Nncre broom ndsl
been hung from the flag pole since early
morning. The party then went TO the
fire station. and after remarks Of com
plimentary nature from Foreman Peter
j. Clarke, the veterans were dismissed
for supper.
They reassembled at S:l5 and marched
directly to Rhodes -on-the- Pawtuxet. and
while Fay's orchestra played the Second
Regiment March the veterans marched
upon the Casino floor. where Edward S.
Rhodes presented them with y check for
$50 The gift was received with thanks
by Foreman Il. j. Clarke and cheers from
the men
At the fire station on Commercial street
other donations from A. Lockwood Dan
ielson and Walter T.. Watson were re-
ceived. A. l.. Danelson also sent tc the
company q check representing 10 cents
for each foot that the stream was
thrown.
When the Watchemokets returned 10
East Providence last night. the company.
with capt. Mullen az its head was
cheered Justify by a large crowd as they