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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
GRACEFUL DANCING.
RECEPTION OF PROF. CIRPEN-
TER'S PUPILS List ETENING.
The Instructor Presented With n Gold
Watch and Ihain--A brilliant Gather
ing-Fancy Program by Pupils.

Infantry hall was scene of gaiety last
evening the occasion of the first recep-
tion of Professor Phanuel B. Carpenter
and his dancing classes. The weather
was very bad outside no doubt. but in-
side the building b auty and pretty cos
tunes held complete sway until the
hour of nidnight.
The tiist part OF the evening was de-
voted 10 the pupils and "A select program
OF fancy dances was given. The CALLER es
were crowded during this porl ion of the
evening, the effect OF the mingled colors
on tue floor surface being seen to greater
advantage h re.
This part OF the program consisted OF
seven dances nearly all of them new,
Gavotte. Loo mis- lancers, Victoria, Tux.
edo lancers, New York. Imperial LIN.
GERS. Ocean. Thes. mere thorou shly en-
joyed by the pupils and spectators. the
Imperial lancers being especially inter
tsting to view, as IL was arranged by
Professor Carpenter this season.
In the interval between the.pupils' part
and the gen, raj program, Professor Car
penter was called to tire space in front of
the stage, aud Miss Ethel Hayden, one
of the youngest oil the pupils, a little
TT hardly old enough to walk
came forward escorted by young gem
tleman about her oan age and in behalf
of the pupils, presented him with an ele-
giant solid gold watch, chain and Masonic
charm.
The pro essor was TAX by surprise
aud could only thank his scholars IN the
briefest language. f. A. Leighton, the
pianist and leader OF the orchestra. was
also invel ;ied ontoo the floor, when the
same little girl presented him with
lit le square box.
Prof, ssor Carpenter bad several times
been heard to express his admiration for
carbuncles aud when he opened the box
he found that it contained a beautiful
gold ring set with a fine specimen of his
favorite stone. He could only bow his
thanks and retii ed 10 his place on the
stage.
The Sgeneral program for pupils and
friends was then begun aud the hoor was
soon crowaei. There were twelve num-
bers in this part and IL was finisned
shortly aft IL o'clock.
The music rendered by the orchestra
under The direction OF Mr.. Singleton has
never been exceIled for dancing ia Inran-
try nall, everybody speaking OF 1t in the
highest praise.
MANY we he brilliant dresses which
appeared Tor the first time on this occ l.
sion, In fact full evening dress was in
sway and the effect 10 look at was beau
,llui.
Professor Carpenter was all around the
hall through he evening txhi biting his
beautiful present to the hundreds who
wished To admire il.
DIR. ". IA, Carpenter was master Of
ceremonies and the floor was under the
cOmpe ent management OF Percy Hardon,
Georee +. Philips, Harry Saunders,
Charles III. White, John 4. Phillips.
William NJ. Anthony, Frank Durham
an Charles l.. avis.
At 1890 o'clcck the hall was clear and
the carriages rolled home.
The decorations of the stage were ex.
auisite, the orchestra being Invisible on
account of the ferns, palms aud other
plants whicl made the stage a bower.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Few Hatters Of Imporlancs Considered
Today.
HOUSE HAS A SHORT SESSION,
1t Was Found that No quorum Was vot-
ing and the House Adjourned-Thers
was No Quorum IN the Senate Again
This Morning.

In the house this morning Mr.. Cole
offered a resolution making an appropri-
alton for the payment of the expenses of
the me m bers of the general assembly In
attending the funeral of the late Hon.
George j. Kendrick, asking that 1t be
passed wit hout reference to committee.
Passed.
Mr.. Hanaford introduced an act to in
corporate the Warwick Cornet band. Re
ferred TO the committee on education.
Mr.. Heydon presented a resolution
making an appropriation for the station
cry aud supplies o. the general assembly.
Referred 10 the committee on finance.
Mr.. Baker, for the committee on
judiciary, reported the net concerning
sealer.
An act authorizing the town OF Grams
ton TO exempt from taxation property OF
the city OF Providence, was passed In
concurrence.
An act to extend the close time for
one month on certain game was reported
back from the committee on judiciary by
Mr.. Wilson of East Providence, who
recommended passage.
Mr.. Brown asked IL this act would in
terfere in any way with the taking OF
soup by tie Church Brothers of Tiverton.
Tue Sc sion from this out was farce.
Mr., Brown was graveiy assured that IL
would not interfere in any way wi n the
fish inG ustry.
Mr. Wilson of East Provid,nc asked
for roll call aud the speaker called f.r
the 20 onds
Mr.. Wilson was almost alone on the
floor aud the chair announced that there
was not sufficient number sec 'ndin9
the roll cali, just as several gentlemen
found their feet. Mr.. Wilson hoped it
would be tried again as h was sure
here were enough gentlemen who de-
sired the roll call.
The roll was called as there were
enough seconds, and resul ed. ayes, "a;
nays, z.
Attention was called TO the fact tn Vt
there was no quorum voting, AMI Mr..
Wilson Of Eas, Providence moved that
tn house adjourI. SO vo ed on a rising
vote, 10 iu favor. IA agains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

The Rhode Island Universalist Club
will meet Monday evening at the Troc-
adero 1t will be "ladies" night.
j. II. Northup has made an ASST Segment
TO j. l.. Bennett, according 20 the City
hal records. :. Daiy aud q. 4. Sisson,
according TO the sam re ord. have d aced
nttech pents upon property belonging to
d. Il. Handy.
The Young women's Evangelical Chris.
tian association will give an entertain
ment IN pnys culture IN Y. NJ. G. A. hall
this evening, interspersed with vocal and
Instrumental music aud recitations
Miss Mary Woolhull Coombs an
nouuces the first OF two vocal concerts
I'm biackstoue hHff this evening The tai.
eft includes Miss Coombs, soprano Ell
Nari Il. Holden OF Boston. tenor ladies'
chorus and otter special features
A reunion and ball under the auspices
OF District assembly 80. kHights OF IaDor
Of Rhode Island, will be held in Infa try
hall this evening Music will be pr divided
by the Alpine orchestra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
IN CHATHAM.
A Terrible Storm Was Raging This
Morning.

A Terrible Storm Was Raging This
Morning.
CHATHAM, Mass. April 2l.-A terrible
gale vas ra2ing here this morning.
The midnight tide was frightfully
high. washing the beaches an nearly
surrounding the life saw static S.
The fog is so dense that nothing can be
seen beyond the river b RS.
Schooner Louisa Jane was just inside
The beach this morning.
telegraph wires are not working and
il is doubtful II here is any telegraph
communication today between Cape Col
an Boston.
An unknown schooner is reported
driven ashore this morning ut Hyannis-
port.
There WAS no vessel in sight outside
when the storm CAM on yesterday after
noon, but it is reported that 10 of lum-
ber is coming ashore in the breakers off
Orleans probably the deck load OF some
Down Easter" caught out in the gale.
Steamer Essex uue In Boston this
morning WAS out last night.
1t IS thought there will not BE- any
serious di -asters on the shoals as the
large fleet of vessels hereabouts night
before last had time u reach harbors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21

: RAIN AND SNOW.
VIOLENT STORMS REPORTED IN
MANY SECTIONS.
Terrible Times Along the Coast and
Floods FSrred Inland Great Storm in
Chatham and Hard Times IN Iowa.

New YORK, April 2l.-The heavy east
erly gale OF yesterday and last night
destroyed all communication with Sandy
Hook and the life saving station along
the coast, and nothing has been heard
from these points ice ye .terd ~ noon.
With the exception or the steamer
Rhynland. which arrived yesterday
noDn no vessels Of any kind arrived at
Quarantine until early this morning.
The steamers arriving this mornihg all
report violent weather and terrific high
seas.
The steamer Alamo reported passing
of Long Branch yesterday two owboats,
one with three coal barges and the other
with two.
One OF the barges was in II sinking con-
dition and towboat wrs alongside tax
ing IL the crew
Another barge had broken adrift.
The towbost appeared to be the Morse,
and one OF the barges was marxed Po-
cabontas."
These vessels belong to the Boston
ToNDoat comptnY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
PAWTUXET VALLEY VILLAGES.
Natick.


Pope Leo lodge Knights of Columbus
met in Engine hall last evening. A large
amount of routine business was trans
acted.
q. ID. Tillinghast has presented the
Swedish scandinavian society with "A
tract OF land upon which new church
will be built
Summit.
The funeral OF llalsey Tiliinghast, a
brother of Judge Tilliughast, was held
ut the Baptist church today at 1890
o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Wilson officiating.
River Point.
ST. Matthew'S guild held an Easter
sale i'm the auditorium Of the church last
evening.
Washington.
A hearing upon the recc accident at
the Moon Twine vas held at the ioa n
clerks Office, opposite the mill, this at
ter ioon.
Rev. Robert Moon, pastoc of the Wash
ington NJ. T.. church, has Ueen appointed
by the Methodist conf renee as pastor of
the Mathe Ason Street church. Provi-
dence,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
women at the state Fair.

The lady superintendents ana j,dges
A. Mcbride of Boston. in the parlors of
the Narragansett hotel next Mo nday, at
2p- m, for the purp ,se OF discussing
Domestic Science" in correction with
the coming state fair In Septe mber, aud
the foo aud health exposition in Novem
Der. Mrs. Mcbride will nav, the man
agement OF he department AZ both the
fair aud exposition. Sne is lady OF
wide experience, having had the man
agement OF the d. partment at the first
food and health exposition ever held in
Boston and in the Mechanic. fairs OF
1887, 1890 and 1892 She is well known as
a newspaper wo nan in Boston, edits the
domestic sci me- department. in the
Cottage HeartL," and is' contributors
10 women's journals ali over the
country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
OLNEYVILLE.
Annual Meeting. of school Tru.te

Annual Meetings Of school Trustees.
The trustees of School District No. 1
meets next Friday evening in the new
school house on School street The trus.
tees Of Hughesdale district met Wednes.
day evening. aud Theodore Hughes, who
has been one of the trustees Tor the past
twelve years resigned and Thomas Ma
mock was elected co ill the vacancy. The
trustees Of No. 15 will meet next Friday
evening in the Rose street school house
when Matthew Wright will tender his
Tesignation.
Daughters Of Hope will hold a social in
Irons hall this evening.
What Cheer lodge. Sons OF St George.
will take part In the demonstration given
by the order IN this city tomorrow. bey
will meet in Guild hall tomorrow nj 900
p. m. Barracks Nelson, healed bv the
Rhode Island brass baud, will do escort
duty. sunday morning the same bodies
will meet at the same plac, and 90 to
Lonsdale In party wagons TO join the
members OF the order ia that place to at
tend church aud iaake a short street pa
rade
The Homo Social and the Clevelan d
Democratic clubs will be- the guests of
thr Temperance cadets this evening
The Bough and Ready Engine com pany
will 70 TO Manton this evening for the
purpose Of attending The ball given by
the Manton Fire company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
HERR FIGHTERS CONTRACT.
His designation Is OmciaiIy and Per-
emptorily Refused.

VIENNA, April 2i.-The musical public
of Vienna was startled by an announce
ment in the Official Gazette OF the action
OF the directors of the Grand Opera
house, of which Hans Richter is he trst
musical director. in regard to his co..
tract with them as governing board.
1t Is in the nature OF an official COM
muh ication whcn refuses PEREZ ptorily
to release Herr Richter fro M his contract
and declines To &C ept bis resignation.
His contract continues four years
longer, and the action of the directors
puts Herr Richter in an embarrassing :
position.
Speculation Is rife as to what action
the directors and the government will
take toward Herr Richter. lie has.
however, left no chance for any question
as to his own action, as he boldly asserts
his deterui inationt to comply with the
terms Of his Boston contract as cabled
last weak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
A LARGE DOCKET.

Numerous Cases Called In the sixth Dis
trict Court Today.
In the Sixth district court today Sarah
Coleman. charged with being lewd and
wantou, was arraigned and was held in
$500 surety for trial April 25.
James Sutcliff was fined $50 and costs
for the larceny OF bat valued al 81 FROM
Walter j. Taylor.
Peter Murphy, for the larceny Of n
coat from Alfred Rees. was fned so and
costs.
James Hinchy, trnant. was sentenced
TO two years at the Reform school.
john Mepermott, charged with main
tanning n liquor nuisance. was adjudge
p probably guilty and bound over H. 81 600
bonds TO the June term of the court o..
common pleas.
Samuel scranton. for an assault on
Warrant Officer Long, was fined $40 and
costs.
Thomas Mofiitt was fnei 50 aud costs
for sssauiting Thomas Fi,zAerald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
Edwin Forrest club.

The annual session OF the Grand
lodge, Benevolent Protective Order OF
Elks. will be held In Detroit. June 10. 90
and 81, and the Edwin Forrest club. the
membership OF which Is confined TO the
Order OF Elks, is contemplating attend
ing.
The committee to make arrangements
for the trip met at the City hotel yester-
day afternoon aud 1t was decided 10 nold
n meeting TO make final arrangeme is at
tue American house, Bost on, May A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
BRISTOL.

All the News and Gossip OF the
Town.
A mu .ical aud liter airy entertainment
under the auspices Of Major ia ,es f..
DeWolf camp No s, Sons of Veterans,
was held in the Town hall last eveui.g
The social given by The Young Mems
Temperance Athletic club last eve ain at
Music hall was well attended, consider
ing the inclemency OF the weather.
Misses Jennie and Ma ME Wardwell
are in keene, n. H., for weeks vaca-
tion.
rie Leland aud Evergreen, for Philalel-
phia.
Tue whist club will be entertained at
Swansea tonight by Mr. aud Mrs. Jam es
StebinA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
AS IS TALKED.

was among those who were put In
good hu or with themselves ard he
rest of the world by the good stories
or the witty Massachusetts tire ,snrer,
George Marden. at the bankess' supper
the other night. The story ablnt the
American toasts in Paris thou .ht very
funny. and OF course |. introdu o it mt
dinner the next day. in lieu OF an extra
course. l undertook to tell il, aud it Is
needless to say that I had forgotten
enough Of it To s oil the poirt. was
tangled up in the several boun laries of
this country that the enthusiastic Amer
lean made use Of, and was br' ught to
book by the s-ye old Of the house.
"Here's to the United States, bounded
on the north by the aurora )realis, on
the south by the-the--" Precision
of the eqninoxes." shouted the S-yeGr.
old. Then he climbed down from the
table, took school reader off the book
shelf and turned TO the tale, all set forth
as an exercise for the young idea that is
struggling to shoot. subsidized, AMI /
felt as though would like TO keep that
school book forever from the knowledge
of Marden, out Of pure sympathy. Then
l wondered how many OF the audience
that roarcd at the story knew that it was
a school book idyl.
The news that Edwin Booth il i'll and
might not live was received with regret
ny many Providence peopls who are ardent
admirers of the eminent tragedian
The last time / saw him was at the
Providence Opera hou 30 In December.
1890 That was his last appearance In
Providence. Then he did not appear TO
lie In pood health, and that his memory
was failing was quite apparent for he
left unsaid many lines. But his ability
and genius were demonstrated with great
success and he drew large houses
throughout his week engagement
The Union Railroad company has in
its employ man whom everybody seems
to know. He Is called Jerry and sweeps
out the track at the turnouts. The other
day he came TO me on the street and
asked il / had n history OF the United
States would like TO sell. / inquired
about the man and was told by oue of
the cisy's grammar school masters that
he was one Of the best read men he ever
knew.
nave Otten noticed tnose strong ana
handsome horses which draw the freight
cars from the wharves to the union
depot, and just as often have admired
them. The other day | met their owaer,
Albert Weaver. Mr.. Weav.r is a genial
old man with u peculiar hobby. lie is
very fond Of peanuts an never go,s aly
where without being supple with a
liberal quantity.s Indeed, believe he
buys them by the busheL
A Chicago firm advertises for 1000
young men t. roll chairs throu gh ia ck-
son park during the Worlds fair. The
airs will be fitted with pneumatic
tired wheels and will be for the conve-
nience Of those who do not desire TO walk
about the large park. There will be no
railroads In the grouuis ami l. looks as
though the company hal quite mon.
opoly. Quite NUMBER OF young men
have left Brown to roll chairs.
TIE GOSSIP.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21


A large number Of the college athletes
will take part In the atble ic exhibition
given by the Pawtucket Young Mems
Christian associa'ion this even ng.
Messrs. Can and Powers. the scarlet
fever patients. are reported as very COM
fortab
The ball game tomorrow will be against
a pickle niue OF New England leaguers,
ins' eai of the Jonn T.. Lovells as for
merly reporyed.
A. ID. Mead, '9l. is visiting at the col
lege. Mr.. Mead holds "a major fellow
ship in the Biological department Of the
new Chicago university. and will spend
several w eks in this vi, iuity collecting
material for his department.
A. G.. Mex 'uzle, ex. '93 is now on
the Baptist Watchnan aud has been In
the city the past few days reporting the
missionary conference.
Professor Jameson returned from his
wedding trip this morning aud has re-
sumei his work mt the c,llege Rumor
has il that his example will be followed
by another member ot the faculty in the
near future.
The freshmen play Harvard '96 tomor-
row at Cambridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
chicago Grain Market.
BRUTAL MEN
Drove a Horse Until lie Was Exhausted
ana Cut HIS Head or

OssIPEE. n. H., April 2l.--Oie OF the
most frightful sss of cruelty to ami
mails has been brought to light here
which has resulted in the arrest of AL.
bert jenkins aud Isaac Thurstou, two
young men.
The two hired horse in n neighboring
town aud drove about until the poor
beast dropped from exhaustion
Not satisfied with this the fellows
dragged the horse into a ightoring
barn, whore they cut his head nearl !; off
with dull WOO saw.
The citizens of this town ara thorou ,h-
ly aroused over the affair aud are deter
mined to prosecute the man to the full
extent OF the law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21

MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY.
Montreal Man Went Insane Over Hss
Wffe's Death.

MONTREAL, Quebec, April 2l.-A mys
terious tragedy occurred here yesterday,
when Patrick Haley died by the side OF
his wife's corpse.
Mrs. Haley died yesterday morning
and her husband was almost distracted
by his grief.
lie refused to leave her last night
From some unsnown cause srs was
discovered in Tie room occupe by hii
The dense smoke prevented re>cueis
from entering tie room and when tile
flames were exlinguished the deal boGy
OF Mr.. Holly WAS found Leside that OF
his wife.
He had evidently died from suff cation
as there were no burns on his body wnile
the body Of Mrs. Haley was burned to
crisp.
The furniture was all burned.
An Investigation will be held, but IL 10
thought that the man became il sane
over his wife's death, AMI sought TO end
his own life by fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
A FLOOD FEARED.
The leo In the st. Iawrence Causes .
Rapid Rise of Water.

MONTREAL, April 81 The ice is NOV
Ing and the biggest shore of the spring
took place this morning. The whole
field above Victoria bridge has gone
down and the ice is forced on st. Helen's
island mountain high.
The river rose four feet in half an hour
and is now only five feet below the street
level. The water is still ising ard bids
fair TO re ,ch the food mark of 1886.
The merchants are prepared for the
worst. having nearly all removed their
goods beyond the. lie ,ch Of the wa ers.
should the cellars b. flooded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
Newport Notes.

NEWPORT, April 2i.-O1icial announce
ment has tesn made to the effect that
the Golf club. Theodore A. Havemeyer,
president, had reutei the Bateman farm
of thirty acres on Ocean avenue, opposite
Bateman's Point, for the game next
season.
John G Bancroft. son of th, late
George Bancroft. the historian, hts pur-
chased six acres of laLd at Eiston's
Point, where tue Newport Hotel G m
pany, incorporated at Albany. n. Y, a
few days ago, is to erect u small So1l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
Not That Tom

Thomas J. Linton Of Al Beacon avenue
writes to he News TO state that he is not
the "rom Linton" who has recently APP
peared Ia tie Pawtucket distr. ct court
a. one OF the parties In a betting case.
HE u known by his friends AN ''Tom."
but he Is not npa1ed ~ ths kiud OF bus
ness that made The other Tom kuo W to
the newspapers
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Businesslike.

Jane-Mr. Shallowpate is at the door.
Shall tell him you are ont?
Miss Pingle-Show him into the par
lor, Jane, and after he has laid his box
of chocolates on the mantelpiece tell him
/ am out.-Quips.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
SUPREME COURT.

Case of owen Gsffney Against j. q.
Inman Manufac! uring COMPANY.
Owen Gaffney sue lie j. q. Inman
Manuiaci uring company in the supreme
courS today before Ju lge Wilbur, to re-
cover $1,000 damage for injuries
sustained while working in the EN-
ploymen OF the tompanv a, Bur
rllvile last year. Gaff ley was ia
charge Of picker. He claims that the
machine was defective and that in con
sequence OF this defect his hand was
caught and severely mangled and
bruisei.
The jury, in accordance with the in
s,ruction> of the iud e, rendered YER
dict for the defei dan,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
violent Snow storm.

KEoKUK Iowa, April 2l.-A violent
the wind b,ew IA gale
The Mississippi river Is rising rapidly
and Is almost twelve feet above low
wa err mark.
Fears are entertained of repetition of
last svring's floods.
Dwellers o. the lowlands are prepar-
ing for the worst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
MANY MADE HOMELESS

By Disastrous Fire In Water Valley,
kentucky.
FULTON. KY, April 2l.-The business
portion of Water Valley. in Graves
co lntv. was burned last night.
Many OF the 800 inhabitants are home
less Twenty or thirty houses, includ-
ing all the stores were burned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
Eartbouake fin Pennsyivania.

LANCASTER; Pa, April 2L-What is be-
lieved to have been an earthquake shock
was felt in this city last evening. Buiid.
ings rocked and dishes ratified, while in
several sections of the city peo pie rushed
from their houses. The rumbling lasted
for several seconds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21

GREAT BARRINGToN, Mass, April 81 -
A violent wind storm rIged in this sec
tion last night. A number OF sne Is in
Lee were blown do yn.
A tie was blown across the track near
Lsnox and was struck by "A locomoLivr,
he pilot Of when WAS broken
Several coal sheds AMI colliers' huts on
the mountains were u own dowu.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-21
At Cottage CITY.

COTTAGE CITY, Mass. April 2l-The
heavy ale last night blew in part of
the Casino roof AL wished away
large portion of the bulkhead
along he old Seaview Site A scow at
worS OH III Newark Bluffs wharf was
beached aud her deck h dise blown off