The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

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narttord avenue, room No. /, Tele-
phone 40 West
The National Social club met in its
rooms, corner OF Atwell's and Academy
avenues. yesterday afternoon, President
Francis Canning presiding. The session
was more or an Indignation meeting than
nnSica nnSyitning a else. for II had come to the
ed the session OF the Tenth Ward Inde-
Pehdent Taxplayers' club in Columbia hall
on Putnam street few evenings ago,
national Social club. and stated that the
eiup would act In conjunction with the
taxpayers club and other associations in
representative TO the National Social
club called at the Office OF the News
democrat this morning. and said the
elno e, had instructed him TO make the
ioHoWlng public statement: Mr. Behan
is not member OF the club. and had no
right TO represent the club. The club is
not In politics In any way. and later IL
II has plenty OF capable young men who
could manage It's affairs without the as
slstance OF any outsiders. The club
wants II TO be distinctly understood that
MT. Behan Is not a member" Four
names were added TO the roster Of the
club, and two applications for member
ship were received.
ST. ANTHoNY's SOCIETY.
81. Anthonys society held n meeting
I'm the church hall on Plainheld street at
$50 yesterday afternoon 10 complet the
details for the picnic 10 be held on the
church grounds Labor day. Mr.. Conroy
reported that he had arranged 70 have
the same orchestra that gave such gem
eral satisfaction July T. Mr.. Coyne re-
ported that he had already received en-
tries for the relay race, potato race, 100
barrow race, running high jump tug-of-
war between the married and single men,
and also tennis game.
Mr.. Farley reported that the cane
board and a real African dodgev would
be in readiness
Mr.. Canning reported that the grounds
would be more attractive than ever be-
fore. the committee having received
large quantity OF new bunting and other
decorations for the booths.
Miss Leo reported that the committee
the chowder, and that the quantity will
be doubled this year. as the supply In the
past had never been equal 10 the de-
mand
The heads OF all other departments re-
ported favorably and every one present
promised TO do his or her share 10 make
the picnic grand success.
A FAMILY ROW.
About $3.50 this morning three little boys
and three little girls rushed into the
Chaffee street police station and made
the startling report that their father was
Florence street Patrolpen Campbell and
McCrann were sent 10 the scene and on
their way picked up Patrolman Kane. on
entering the house they found Thomas
Conway covered with blood and the in
terror Of the house looked as II a cyclone
had struck II. After much difficulty Con-
way was taken into custody and IL took
the officials at the station more than
half hour TO stop the blood that was low-
ing from the many wounds in Conway's
head.
Conway said the wounds had been made
by plates thrown at him by members OF
the household. but the members Of the
household say that he received his cuts
and bruises by coming in contact with
door AS he made no charges OF an as
sault and none made by the members Of
his family, the only charge against him
was drunkenness.
SNOWBALLING IN THE SUMMER
TINE.
John O. Winsor whose home rs on Win
sor avenue, Johnston, and a few of his
friends indulged In boys most joyful pas
time; namely, snowballing on the square
late Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Winsor
owns an ice barn and he was unable 70
I'LL 1t last winter with Ice. so he filled IL
with snow. which he packed in such
manner as 10 preserve his milk and other
products and has a sufficient quantity on
hand for this purpose until cold weather.
Mr.. Winsor came into the square Satur-
day afternoon with n good sized cake of
snow and for a few moments there was
n lively game OF snowballing. Undoubted-
ly Il was the only time that such a scene
was ever witnessed here in the month OF
August.
A GOOD CATCH.
Patrick Terrien, who has been wanted
by the police since April %. 1905. was
landed last night. Terrien, who is charg-
ed with stealing n suit OF clothing from
man named Joseph Nadean, has been
in the habit OF coming 10 his home on
Judith street occasionally. and managed
to get away again. This morning Patrol
man McCrann arrested a man for being
drunk and while at the box saw Terrien
20 by on n car. with Mr McCrann WAS
Patrolman Parker. who was told that
Terrien was wanted and Mr. Parker got
on board the car an dnabhed the young
man before he had an opportunity 10 get
away.
A PYTHIAN FUNERAL
The funeral OF Ezra A. Tyrrel was
held yesterday afternoon at his late resi-
dence, 50 Daniel avenue. the services
being conducted by the Rev. Samuel II.
Webb The bearers were Wallace NJ.
Pierce. NJ. D.. George F Bowen, James
j. Wicks. L. S. Grant Thomas G.. Holo-
way. William II. Hin and G.. L. Athers.
who represented Ivanhoe lodge, knights
OF Pythias. and Rhode Island company
OF the Uniform rank Of that order. The
interment was at Pocasset cemetery.
where the impressive burial ceremony Of
the order was preferred. The deceased
was one OF the best known Pythians In
this city.
FTREBUG STILL AT IT
At an early hour Sunday morning VII
liam J. Christie discovered fire in the oil
shed owned by man named Bennett on
Hartford avenue and notified Hose ~.
which responded promptly The firemen
cxtinguished the blaze before any damage
had been done. Mr.. Bennett Is an oil
dealer and says the building was set on
FIRE For month or more n firebug
has been at work In this section. and the
police are Of the opinion that the FIRE is
due TO him.
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
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