The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-11

John Dowd was rendered reception at
the Chaffee street police station last eve
ming, Sergt. Potter, Patrolmen Beirne and
Shea having the honor OF officiating as
the reception committee. only one little
incident marred the program. That was
when the committee was Obliged 10 usa
a second-handed carriage to convey the
Hon. John" from his residence TO the
station. This was because the 5000 cha
riot Is In the hands OF the painters and
decorators. Dowd was given hearty
welcome. for IL was tho first time I'm two
years he has made visit 10 the station.
In fact his reception was so warm and
hearty that he was requested 10 remain
all night and after all OF his valuables
were placed in safe place he was es-
corted TO the best room IN the house by
the efficient reception committee. The
festivities were continued at the police
court this morning and as there was not
a sufficient amount of money In the hands
OF the committee TO liaudate sthe bills
incurred by the reception he was asked
10 contribute the small sum OF $40. John
didn't really enjoy the function. but he
conducted himself as well as could be ex-
pected Of a man who was just recovering
from good-sized jag
RENDERED A RECEPTION.
Miss Clara Coffey. daughter OF Law
renee J. Coffey, chief electrician at
Fletcher's mills. was rendered a recep-
ton at her home, a. Huron street. last
evening by 40 of her young friends, In
honor OF her birthday. Miss Coffey, who
is a musician OF more than ordinary abil-
ity. gave several selections on the piano,
as did several OF her friends.
Mr. and Mrs Coffey did their full share
OF the entertaining and at 10 o'clock serv-
ed a delicious luncheon. Mrs Coffey was
the recipient of many handsome presents.
MADE A HAUL.
A young man giving HIS name as Muir
ply called upon Mrs. Sweeney at her
home. 17l3 Westminster street. early yes
terday afternoon and engaged a room.
Later Patrick Kenney and Peter Bren-
nan, who board with Mrs. Sweeney, found
their roms had been entered. Mr.. Ken
ney lost a pair OF trousers valued at s.
and a razor worth g, while Mr.. Bren-
mans loss was a pair OF trousers and a
vest valued at 81 and sl2 in cash.
READY FOR SUNDAY.
At the meeting OF the Emmett rifles last
evening final arrangements were made for
the annual outing which is TO be held
on the grounds OF the Pastime club on
Killingsly avenue Sunday The commit
tee in charge Is as follows: Andrew Nc
Namara, chairman. Il. II. Farrell. treas
urer; Martin Feeley, secretary; Patrick
Healy. Bernard Gavigan. Edward Muir
ray. James Mattemoe, Thomas Kelly and
Thomas Herman.
WANT THEIR PAY SATURDAYS.
The work OF erecting the new extension
TO Taft & Weeden's mill in Oak street
has come to a standstill. owing 10 the
fact that the masons have asked the mas.
ter builders 10 make Saturday pay day
instead of "wednesday.
The foundation OF the mill has been
completed and the contractors are now
waiting for the brick masons. II is ex-
pected the difference between the en-
ployers and employees will be settled to-
day.
BACK FROM NEW YORK.
Thomas Finneran. William Geary, Mar
TIN Grove, Frank McCoVern and Joseph
Appleton, who represented the local con-
ference OF the st. Vincent de Paul society
al New York arrived home this morning
They were received in New York on Sat-
urday morning and were most Hospitality
treated. One OF the pleasant sights shown
them was the drill of 200 boys at the
Boys Independent school. All the boys
are orphans.
GRABBED WIFES PURSE.
William Hafferty was locked up at the
Chaffee street station last evening on the
ing intoxica ted. Hafferty met his wife on
Stokes street last evening and asked her
to give him some money. This she de-
clined 10 do so he grabbed her purse and
ran away. but was quickly captured by
Patrolman Toner. Mr.. and Mrs. rafferty,
have been man and wife but a few weeks.
MUST MAKE A REPORT
William Duffy, assistant steward at the
Old Homestead club, a position he has
held since the club was organized IL years
ago. has rendered his resignation. Mr.
Duffy, who is an expert worker on brass
and copper, has for some time been at
work on one or two articles that the club
ordered and -bourd or g0veru0rs
OF the club will not act on his resignation
until he makes a report OF the work now
on his hands.
GENERAL MENTION.
Beginning with next Sunday the fall
and winter services of st. Marys Catho-
lie church will be as follows: T. s, and
1030 a. m. with n special service in the
chapel on Barton street at o'clock for
children, and this TO be followed by Sun
day school for boys and the school for
girls, which will also be held in the
chapel at o'clock. Vesper service will be
held In the church at o'clock.
A pair Of horses driven by Patrick Nc
Dermott OF Jos Clifford street ran away
on Atwells avenue late yesterday after
noon and at the corner OF Tuxedo avenue
ran into the large window In the building
owned by Mr.. Frank Slavin. The window
was smashed and the pole OF the wagon
broken The driver was not injured.
The entertainment committee of the
Olneyville Business Mems association will
meet In the office OF the President j.
Frank Russell. 1864 Westminster street
this evening and make arrangements for
the opening meeting OF the sssocla ton
which will be held Wednesday evening.
Sept. 10.
Patrick II. Duff better known as Pad
dy" DUFF, tho we'll known ball player. has
arrived az his home. 1918 Westminster
street Mr.. Duff has been member Of tho
Lewiston club OF the state OF Maine
league. his club winning tho pennant
Politicians OF all political faiths I'm this
section arc busy IN preparing for the
primaries that are TO be held In a short
time. There are none however who care 10
state Just what their plans are.