The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-30

LNFANTRy HALL-Polo; Providence vs.. New
George w. Snow, one of Providences
Jest known old-time merchants, has been
Ivery i'll for the past fortnight, but is
ow recovering.
Evangelists Bliss and Jacobs will hold
rvices at the Pilgrim Congregational
= church Sunday morning at 10:45; all are
cordially invited.
There was meeting of the armory
commission at Newport this afternoon,
but official duties in Providence prevent
ed the Providence members from attend
ing.
The Moody chorus choir which is to
lead the evangelist meetings in Music hall
next week, met for enrolment last even
ing. The choir Is limited to 500, and $50
names were secured.
f. Fred Chase, who has been messenger
boy under ex-Mayors Baker and Smith
and Mayor Potter, has been appointed to
4 succeed Mr.. Joyce, first assistant in the
city messengers Office.
The Gazette (officiaD of Pekin lately
published six columns giving the names
of 423 physicians who had attended the
eupcTOTS y fnOtntF III u ItCcnl liiicss itoli
which, strange to relate, she recovered.
Patrons OF the South Main street car
route having exhausted their stock OF
patience and endurance in changing cars
on account of the slow construction of
the sewer, are assured of an uninterrupted
ride to their homes tonight.
Columbus still stands in the City hall,
earnestly pretending to see land, and will
probably stay over for the Inauguration
ceremonies. Three or four are usually
about the statue, which would be much
more effective ii relieved by suitable hang
ings.
Mr.. William Winter has in preparation
biography of Joseph jefferson, who has
long been one OF his warm personal friends.
1t will be published by the Macmillans in
uniform style with his Booth book which
is just entering upon its third edition.
The Providence Caledonian society held
its Gath annual New Years ball in old In
fantry hall last evening. There were 200
couples present. At midnight a concert
was given which lasted about an hour. Miss
Jessie Morris, Edward McGarvie, Daniel
Muriy, Miss Mary Lellew, Paul Paterson
ann DINERS contributing.
Jared Sherman, formerly superintend-
ent of several cotton mills in this state,
principally in Pawtucket, died in Fair
haven, Mass, Wednesday, at the age of
93. He acquired great skill in covering
rolls. He celebrated his golden wedding
in 1872 and attended the cotton centenary
In Pawtucket, in 1890.
Alderman Burrows has announced that
.se is not a candidate for the Presidency
OF the board OF aldermen. Hence there
will probably be no opposition to the re-
election OF Alderman Ballou. Alderman
Harris is confined to his residence with
the grip and will not be able TO participate
in the proceedings on Inauguration day.
Waldo L. Gates, who recently jumped
his hotel bill in New York, amounting to
sl18, and left his empty trunk, is WE'LL
known in this city. He WI rmerly
employed In the Worcester frelgnt Office,
under Superintendent Hilton, but was
discharged, and was afterwards heard
from in New York. He occasionally Wis.,
tied the city and cut quite a conspicuous
feature on the street with his fancy clothes
and military stride.
The remains OF Daniel Quash, co,ored
man who died at the Burton City hospital
Wednesday, were brought To this city
yesterday for burial. He is supposed to
have died as the result OF a quarrel with
another colored man, Daniel Barney, with
whom ne resided. Barney threw lighted
kerosene lamp at him which exploded and
set fire to his clothing. Barney is await
ing trial before the municipal court.
The school committee met last evening.
Joseph O'Keefe was elected TO member
ship in place of Dennis O'Reilley, resigned.
The committee on evening schools made
report OF their recent investigation and a
resolution was passed asking for an addi-
tional Appropriation OF "a 900 for increased
accommodations. The need OF additional
facilities in Ward 10 was presented and
resolution introduced asking for an addi-
tional school board on Dover street. A
free kindergarten school was asked for on
Julian street.
The journeys OF the Emperor OF Ger
many cost him a great deal OF money.
According to an article recently published
in German paper, over 100000 marks, or
200, were spent on the trip to Italy
and Austria undertaken soon after he as
cended the throne. A heavy trunk, i'm
charge ola privy councillor on that oc-
casion, contained so diamond rings, $50
decorations, many Of them jeweled; 80
scarf pins, 30 necklaces, with diamond
pendants; six handsome sabres, three
large photographs OF the emperor and his
family, framed in gold; 80 gold watches
and 100 gold cigar holders, with diamond
ornaments. The emperor pays his own
expenses when travelling on German rail-
wayg