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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
CENTRAL FALLS.

The Elite Club of Pawtucket held a sue
cessful sacred concert in Temperance Hall
last evening before an appreciative audi
ence. The entertainment consisted of an
opening chorus by the club, songs by the
Rogers brothers. readings by Miss
MaIoney and Mrs. Bride of Attleboro,
banjo selections and songs by Miss Lottie
Monteith, songs by Miss Maggie Mack,
songs by Mr.. Hoffman, piano duets by the
Dolan sisters, violin and piano duets by
the Smith sisters and selections by the
Elite Club Quartet George Slocum acted
as accompanist.
About forty of the Central Falls Tenn
perance Cadets went to Providence in an
open sleigh yesterday, and attended the
funeral of Sergt. McCaw, of the Emmett
Cadets of that city.
The banquet committee of the Temper
ance Cadets held meeting yesterday, but
owing to the small number present no
business was transacted.
Overseer of the Poor Gilchrist Is pre-
pairing n notice TO serve upon delinquent
school tax payers, TO the effect that all
who have not rendered an account by the
14th of March will have their property, or
sufficient portion of il TO cover the
amount of the tax, sold at public auction.
In the District Court Sunday morning
three persons were fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness.
The Democratic Town Committee held
a meeting yesterday, and decided TO hold
the first Democratic caucus on Thursday,
the 25th inst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

church may contribute much to the faith
OF worshippers.
Now while the memory Of the dedica-
tory service is still in our minds / want TO
bring out few points In regard TO the
present and future of this church.
My feeble hands can do but little IL ! do
not feel the congregation behind me. We
must work In unity. We must not be too
critical. AS members OF one household
we must have that charity towards each
other which will, il It needs be, cover
multitude Of faults.
After being fully installed in our new
church we must not be content TO fold our
hands and rest while. Wemust not lose
sight of the fact that this building cannot
stand alone. This must be living,
breathing, true church for n living God,
and il must by faith in Jesus Christ
What are you TO do with this churchS Is
munityY The answer depends on you
yourselves. You have the power to make
this parish the noblest in Providence.
This church is planted on this hill for a
purpose. IL is "A free church. Nospecial
seat belongs TO one person more than
another. The stranger must at all times
tarrying in his Fathers house. This
church must stand in the future for the
full and perfect equality of all who wor-
ship here. 1t must be known as the peo-
Piles church. Let this church seek TO be
the centre of the religious and social life
of this community. May men and women
seeking after eternal life find here all
comforting assurance. We should not be
content TO come here one day out of
seven for religious services, but we should
always carry this church in our hearts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
PAwrUCKET. II. L.

ing at the spots on the sun rather than
attempting amateur minstrelsy.
The Royal Arcanum ana Firemen's
halls are open every week day evening for
the use of the various fair committees.
Town Clerk Crombe has just made his
report of the vital statistics of this town.
The following items are CLEANED there
from: Number of births, including three
pairs Of twins 80. males II, females, 80; of
native paternal parentage 67, maternal SO;
of foreign paternal parenta},e 10. maternal
81. 1t is noticeable that the fvreign-born
fathers and mothers in every case came
from the British Isles or some of the
American dependencies thereof.
The marriages were 36 in number, "a
grooms and 81 brides were natives of this
country, while grooms and brides were
foreign born. The oldest groom was GO
and the youngest IS years; while the ages
of the brides ratged from 80 TO 10 years
The number decedents was As, 21 males
and "a females. OF these AZ were native
and were foreign born.
The oldest male decedent was Samuel
b. Smith, a,sea captain, born in this town
81 years ago.
The Oldest female decedent was Mary Il.
Endersou, ST. born in Scotland. the oldest
born in this town being Anna Cottrell, SO.
OF the causes OF death only one was given
as la grippe, at 66.
Mrs. Peleg Noyes is quite i'll at her resi-
dence on Main street.
A business meeting of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union will be held
on "Wednesday afternoon.
Two new houses on Pleasant street aud
n commodious barn in the near vicinity
on Fowler street are desirable additions TO
that portion of the village.
The new midnight train from Provi-
dence makes it possible for Wickford
shoppers TO stay over to the theatre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
The PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Condition of the Republican Party
in Warwick is Good.
THE DEMOCRATS DISCOURAGED.
Cutting Ice Under Dificulties-funerals
Down the yalley-A Very sickIy Sea-
son-The "Chain Gang g"-Misceilanous
News Down the Valley.

WARWICK. Feb. 15.-The Democratic
politicians are now marshalling their for
ces, as they readily perceive that they will
have to fight the fight of their lives, this
spring. The Republicans are jubilant,
while the majority of voters who belong to
the Republican party is very large. That
the present Republican town officers will
be reelected is the verdict of the ones who
know.
Three persons were accommodated with
lodgings at the police station by officer
Smith, Saturday night.
Notwithstanding the law in regard to
coasting on the highway, many narrow es-
capes were made by the boys by being run
over by parties out sleighing yesterday af-
ternoon, as nearly every principal street
in the town was used for coast.ng pur-
Loses.
The many friends of the Hon. Enos lap
ham say that the picture and sketch which
appeared in the NEWS last week were ex-
act in every respect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
WOONSOCKET.

The executive board of the High School
Association met Saturday evening and
perfected plans for the annual reunion
and banquet next Monday evening
Mayor Pond was a guest ut the Mayors
Club of Boston Saturday.
DIR. A. III. Eccleston of Wood River
junction has removed TO this city and
will succeed TO the practise of the late Dr.
IA. W. Stillman. He holds an appoint
menL as surgeon on the New York, Provi-
denee & Boston railroad and is president
of the board of pension examiners, with
Office in this city.
On account of the non-arrival Of gas
fixtures. the Baptist church people were
unable to worship in their new church, rs
was expected 1t is now thought that
everything will be in readiness for the
supper and entertainment, which will be
given next Wednesday evening.
In the Globe church yesterday morning
the Rev, j. l.. Male of Boston, represent
ing the New West Education Society
occupied the pulpit and presented his
cause.
Watari Katashima, n young Japanese
student, gave an interesting lecture in the
Universalist church last evening.
n most magnificent view of the aurora
boreais was witnessed from the city
Saturday evening, many persons being
deceived by the fiery appearance to think
it TO be large confiagration.
Matthew Marty ana L. :. Weeks, Sr,
were the speakers at the meeting of the
church temperance society yesterday nj
ternoon.
The st. Charles Christian Doctrine So
ciety will hold their annual banquet this
evening at the Monument House. The
program will include a supper and toasts,
with Frank II. Lally rs toastmaster, sing
ing, etc. a number of guests from out of
town are expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
LONSDALE.

Saturday forenoon young man named
John Neitch, who Is employed in the cal
ender room of the bleachery, met with n
very painful accident. He was busily en-
gage1 in cleaning n calender when in some
manner his right hand was caught be-
tween two gears that were i'm motion; the
whole hand and wrist was fearfully
crushed. Physicians were summoned and
after making AN examination the patient
was removed TO the Rhode Island Hospital
The forearm was amputated four inches
below the elbow.
Patrick Sallinger while at work on some
steam pipes in the boiler house Of the No
mill, Sunday morning, fell from boiler
striking on his head and fracturing his
skull
At the annual meeting yesterday after
noon OF the young peoples missionary
society connected with the First Baptist
Church, the following officers were chosen
for The ensuing term President, sarah
Meaden; Vice President, Bella NcNeal;
Secretary. Lottie Ross; Treasurer, Bessie
Pilkington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
RIVER POINT.

The members of the "chain gang" are
again at work. A horse and buggy with
two occupants was stopped by members of
the gang in front of Sinnott's clothing
store Arctic Centre last night. The need
of a special police, appointed by members
of the Warwick Council. is apparent.
The Rev. Frederick Adams, pastor of
the Congregational Church, has received
large number of pictures and sketches
from his son who is travelling through
Egypt and the Holy Land.
The NEWS will be for sale every evening
at John Urauhart's and Isaac Chase's
news stands.
Preparations are being made by the
members of the Congregational Sunday
School for winter course which will
soon be held in the church.
The> enlarged edition of the NEWS is
meeting with great success through the
various villages of the Valley aud sub
scriptions are being received by the dea-
lers daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
WVRREN.

Mrs. Horace Handy of Providence was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sparks
n few days since.
The Chase Elevator Company OF Fall
River, which has united with the Manton
Ship Windlass Company, has settled upon
the machine company's property on Water
street, and will erect plant there.
George Il. Greene Jr. and wife are visit
ing friends in Newport.
A sleighing party from Providence
supped in town Saturday evening.
A conundrum supper under the au-
spices of the Epworth League * 10 be
given in the Methodist Church Friday
evening. following which the Rev. j. s.
Wordsworth will give n lecture upon
"The Passion Play"
An entertainment both instrumental
and vocal will he given Thursday night in
the chapel of St. Marks Church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Children have come into the world
sparsely provided rs regards the members
of the hand; some with but n thumb and
index finger, others with no thumb Mt all,
or with hands like that of Mr.. Caesar, who
represented IIerefordshire during the last
century, which was as nearly like n lob
ster's claw as n specimen of humanity
could be expected 10 carry. species of
malformation he shared, according TO the
records OF the Berlin Academy Of Sciences,
with n whole family of negroes dwelling
near Paramaribo in l759.-Chambers' Jour
nal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
word. Of Good Advice.

81 was glad when they snid unto me
let us 20 into the house OF the Lord was
the text of the sermon preached by the
Rev. j. w Atwood yesterday forenoon at
St. James Church.
At first thought said the rector, one
would think that these words referred O.
the temple OF Jerusalem, but perhaps they
referred TO the judgment seat OF solomon.
If an ediiice Is cold aud unadorned like a
Quaker meeting house or large and ma
Jestic as was the temple of solomon IL Is
still the house OF the Lord. IL matters "a
good deal IL our religious homes are cold
in architecture. Esthetics and ethics are
closely joined together. n beautiful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
WASHINGTON.

The ice dealers of Anthony and Wash
ington are now having ice cut at the
Maple Root Pond, distance of four miles
away, the ice being very transparent and
ten inches thick.
The News will be for sale by DIR. ID. =,
Baker every evening at the Post Office.
Mrs. John Perkins is seriously III.
There never was so much sickness
known in the Valley as at the present
time While the numerous cases of grip
are reported as being fewer. there are
more cases of other forms Of illness, such
rs diphtheria, pneumonia, heart failure,
etc,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
WEXFORD.

At the meeting Of the Epworth League
Saturday evening several reports were re.
ceived.
Edgar Northup while getting ia ice
Saturday for j. H. Bravman made an ugly
wound In the palm Of his left hand with
an icepick
Uncas Encampment, J. O. O. T., and
Silas Casey Camp, >. o. T., hold regular
meetings at their respective halls to-
morrow evening.
a smutty nose hereabouts Is taken rs an
indication that the owner has been squint-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
CENTREvIllE.

The funeral Of the late John Martin
was solemnized at his late residence on
the Centreville road leading from Apo
naug TO this village this morning at II a.
M, the Rev. w. l.. Wood of the Natick
were conveyed to the Natick cemetery for
interment.
The picture which the NEWS presents
TO its readers to-day is that of Owen Mar
tin, principal musician Of Narragansett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

In Mansfield, o., many years ago, IL was
generally believed that the seeds OF "Job's
tears, worn around the neck, would cure
goiter, as would amber or gold beads. Up
through New England teething children
were presented with the same charm.
which was kept at the drug stores, to
ward OF sore throat and diphtheria. -
Washington star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

THE DIVINE.
design Copyrighted by Messrs. Helms and
LaFarge)
The following will be the dimensions OF
this great structure: Total external
length, $50 feet; width across front, 100
feet width across transepts, 200 feet;
height OF central spire, 442 feet from floor,
and 542 from level OF the city, the differ
ence being explained by the fact that the
building will occupy an abrupt eleva-
ton, as approached from the city, 100 feet
higher than the street; width OF front
towers, 81 feet; height of front
towers, 240 feet; width OF four fianking
towers, 10 feet; height OF four thanking
towers, 100 feet; total exterior diameter of
central tower, 116 feet; total interior di-
ameter OF central tower, 80 feet; height
fthe vaulting, $50 feet; depth Of chancel,
120 feet; width of nave and chancel to
centre OF piers, 60 feet; length OF nave,
$50 feet; width of front vestibule, 27 feet;
height of nave vaults, los feet; height of
chancel vaults, lis feet; height OF front
gable, f55 feet.
1t is seldom, says Frank Leslie's Weekly,
that the distintion Of designing so impos-
ing structure has been achieved by such
young men as Messrs. Helms and LaFarge,
neither Of whom is yet thirty three years
OF age. They won the prize in competi-
tion with some seventy odd architects,
including the best known designers OF
churches in the world. Their plan was
selected finally out of four designs which
were regarded as specially worthy. Mr..
LaFarge, OF the firm, is son of the famous
American artist. John LaFarge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

On boarl the famous pirate Roberts
ship a man who was crippled in battle
received $500 out Of the common stock.
and proportionate sum was awarded Tor
lesser hurts Dowther allowed Ri50 for
the loss Of a limb aud other captains in
stituted a sort OF tariff OF wounds which
extended to ears. fingers and toes.--Na-
tiosal Review.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

The surface of any given quantity OF
gold, according to the best authorities,
may be extended by the hammer 3l0,sl4
times. The thickness OF the metal thus
extended appears 10 be no more than the
5G6,O20th part of an inch. Eight ounces OF
this wonderful metal would gild a silver
wire Of sufficient length 20 extend entirely
around the globe ST. Louis Repubi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
A GRAND CONCEPTION.
The Design for the Contemplated Ca
thedral OF st. John the Divine.

thedral OF 80. John the Divine.
We present herewith a sketch of the ac-
cepted design for the contemplated ca
thedral OF st. John the Divine, which is
to be erected in New York, at the corner
OF Morningside avenue and One Hundred
and Tenth street, within two blocks Of
the Hudson river, and less than half a
mile from the site of the Grant monu-
ment. Our picture is from the accepted
design OF Messrs. Helms q La Fargo. The
site is in the most elevated and pictur-
esque portion OF New York, and the ca
thedral will occupy, when completed, ali
eminence which will give it great con-
spicuity. The plans contemplate a struc-
ture with an attitude II 525 feet, which
W Ill make it next to the Eiffel Tower.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
PHENIX.

In conversation with the members of
McGregor Post G.. A. r., No. H. IL was
told the NEWS man yesterday that Com
mander Joseph Holmes who is also pro-
minent member OF the Improved Order Of
Red Men. would be placed as n Pawtuxet
Valley candidate for the free trip to
Europe this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
The Recltal at Graoe church.

The regular weekly organ recital at the
Grace church was given last evening.
Prof. n. B. Sprague, organist, was at his
best and rendered the program of varied
as follows:
military March, 0p. 81, No. 1...............
2-lntermezzo. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
3-"Fear not ye, O Israel. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Miss Matthews.
4-Ofertertoire, in minor. r.........,.,........
postlude.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
EAST PROVIDENCE,

The Rev f.. T.. Marygraf Of Valley
Falls, supplied the pulpit at the First
Universalist Church yesterday.
The Rev. Cyrus Hamln delivered SER
mon on missionary work at the United
Congregational Church.
r.. Fowler has returned from his trip TO
the West,
Nine persons were provided with shelter
and lodgings at the police station last
night.
Queen Victoria is pretty well along
i'm year. and may not live TO see 1898
or . or5. Go this ycar-for nothing,
maybe. Read about the free "Trip on
page =.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
In the District Court.
Points of Interest.

Pacifique Roundeau, in the employ of
the sewer department, while at work on
Cunliffc avenue Saturday. y,:.wasaccideni al y
struck by fellow workman with pick
age, the pick entering his leg between the
knee and the hip. The wound is severe,
though not dangerous
The display of Aurora Borealis Satur-
day evening was very brilliant as seen
from this city, and was visable for over an
hour.
The Business Mems Association will
meet this evening and listen TO an address
by the Rev. Il. w Hamilton on the sub
ject: "A View on Socialism,"
The Rev. Alex. McGregor, pastor of the
Pawtucket Congregational Church, ex
changed with the Rev. A. :. Coats of the
First Baptist Church yesterday morning,
and delivered a sermon in memorial OF
the late Charles Ii. Spurgeon.
The machine shop of the Jackson Shell
Roll company is TO be enlarged.
The Rotch Spinning Co., of New Bed
ford, has placed it's entire order for cotton
picking machinery for its new mill with
the Potter 81 Atherton Machine Co.
The Sacred Heart Christian, Doctrine
Society were to make a visit TO Attleboro
in party sleigh this morning, but owing
TO the failure of The climate 10 keep its
contract, the affair has been indefinitely
postponed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15
villa Lots.

Desirable residence lots Tor sne, fronting on Mar
ragansett Bay; splendid scenery; excellent drain
age For terms. apply % HENRY NJ. GIBSON,
Bristol. r. !.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Have you property To seiie Investors
read the "News." A io-cent advertisement
may make n sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Tribe OF Red Men, No. Q, of Natick Mr..
Martin will present a number of new
names for membership at the lodge meet
ing tonight, having already brought 20
new members into the lodge room. The
lodge now is the second largest in size of
any in the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

a man never knows how many
friends he has tilI hc runs for the
NEWS free trip to Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

For the best work in catalogue and general print
ing NJ moderate prices call TIM j j. RYDER
Co. Successors TO The Ryder Dcarth Co., lac
Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

Paderewski coaxes, persuades and fascnates the
piano 20 give forth the most varied and beautiful
tones he compels it to yield up Its whole soul in
immense volumes OF sound.-New York Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-15

in front of Westcott's store the carriage
collided with one of the iron poles of the
Street Railway Company. breaking the
pole aud freeing the horses, who kept on
down the street and over the bridge and
were captured near Cavanaughs stable.
The lower portion of the hack was badly
damaged, the forward WHEELS were broken
and one of the lanterns broken off.
DIR. Fuller's horse was standing on Main
street, just below Park place, attached TO
a sleigh, and when the runaway passed
the horse became frightened and started
10 run. There was "a young lady in the
sleigh, and. trying in vain 10 control the
animal. she jumped out. The horse was
captured near Havens' restaurant.
Scenic Concert In Music Hall.
Walshe's famous scenic concert was
given in Music Hall last evening before 2
full house. The audience was enthusiasts
tic and demonstrative in its manifesto
tions OF affection.
In the District Court.
Michael Conley alias Sewer Mike, was
arrested early Sunday morning charged
with breaking and entering the house of
Charles Lawton last Tuesday and stealing
therefrom articles of wearing apparel. In
court yesterday morning he pleaded not
guilty TO the charge and will have "A trial
next Thursday. Conley bears a strong
resemblance TO the man who pawned the
goods.
In the court yesterday two other per-
sons were fined s2 and costs each for
drunkenness and revelling, A man from
Attleboro who was found early Sunday
morning nearly frozen was discharged.
In the court this morning man who
pleaded not guilty 10 the charge of drunk
enness and revelling Saturday, retracted
this. morning, pleaded guilty, and was
fined 81 and costs.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-04-13
Penn. Democrats in Copvent,on

HARRISBURG, Pa, April l3.-The friends
OF ex.President Cleveland have every
thing about their own way at the Demo-
cratic state convention to day. The con-
vent1on consists Of 400 deles Ies, and a
straw canvass of nearly all of them made
this morning showed that every man
was Clevelsndite. The convention
was called to order few minutes after
IL, in the opera house, bv Hon. j.
Marshall Wright, of Allentown.
The platform will be presented late
this afternoon. 1t will declare that the
convention heartily endorses the able.
just, incorruptible, wise, patriotic and
statesman-like administration OF Governor
Robert E. Pattison, applauds his faithful
care OF the interests of the people of the
state, especially in his efforts to check
constitutional infractions, prevent dis
elimination, and the imposition on the
people of enormous and unnecessary
burdens, and declares that he deserves
and possess the confidence of the people
without regard to party as conscientious
public officer. On the presidential ques-
ton the platform will declare that the
tariff is the issue Of most importance
before the American people at the
present time, and that it should be made
paramount to all other public questions,
and that the Democratic party should
not allow any side issue to take precedence,
that Grover Cleveland is its strongest,
ablest and most devoted advocate.