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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24

ANyUfL MEETING or THE PR0VI
DENCE ORGINIZITION.
Exercises mt the Park Street Free baptist
Church and the business Transacted
The Reports Received.

The nineteenth annual meeting OF the
Providence Woman's Christian .associa-
ton held it's nineteenth annual meeting
today in the Park Street Free Baptist
church, of which Rev. l.. j. Wesley is
pastor. The sessions were at l0:3O
O'Clock and at 2 o'clock. The president,
Mrs George i. Martin, occupied the
chair.
The forenoon session was commenced
with singing and devotional exercises
The different committees then made hve,
minute reports. The committees aud
their chairmen are as follows:
Sunday school, Mrs. t. j. Smith:
scientific instruction. Mrs. III. j. Ro-
worth; temperance literature, Mrs. >.
Clough; prison, Jail and almhouse, Mrs.
B g. Cooper; influencing the press. Mrs
T. j. Smith; hygiene, heredity and mar
cotics. Mrs A. b. +. Jackson; legislature
and franchise. Mrs Il. j. Smith; loyal
legion, Mrs j. ii. Pay; work amoug for
eieners, Mrs. |. G. Manchester; soldiers
and sailors, Mrs. Caleb Allen: railroad
and fire stations, Mrs A. j. Winship;
visiting the sick, Mrs. Il. Il. stephens;
ward. evangelistic and social purity, Mrs.
George Il. Martin.
At the noon hour Mrs. J. h. Barney
gave Bible reading upon the subject,
| "Old Testament Pater Noster."
The afternoon session was commenced
| by devotional exercises led by Mrs. Nj.
A. Babcock. president OF the Rhode ISL
| and Woman's Christian Temperance
| union.
Mrs c, II. Tilley presented the report
| Of the corresponding secretary, Miss
| Alice T.. Parker that OF the treasurer and
| Mrs. TIlley that of the finance commit
| tee.
The treasurer's report showed that the
total receipts of the union, including re-
| ceipts from the restaurant at the state
| fair during the year were -, 3S5 10. The
| expenditures were 81, 62, leaving a
balance on hand of S643, 81. At the state
4 fair the receipts were -, 245 81 and the
expenditures 81, i97 81. the profit being
| S441.16.
Mrs. George r. Martin gave the presi-
| dents annual report and the Rev. IL y
| Wesley made an address
The children's hour was from 4:30 TO
$50 O'Clock. The exercises were led bS
Mrs. j. VI. Pay. state superintendent ol
Loyal legion.
This evening the meeting will b
brought to close Miss f. y. Nichols
corresponding secretary OF the Rhode
| Island Womau's Christian Temperance
union, will conduct the devotional exer
cises, recitations will be given by Miss
Hattie Woodward. Miss Annie Horton
will read aud Mrs. >. B. Fessenden
president OF the Massachusetts, Woman Z
Christian Temperance union, Will MAKE
an address.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
AROUND THE CITY.
Items of Interest Gathered Here and
There by News Reporters.

The four-horse power engine built at
the Sockanosset School for boys. for the
World, fair was sent to Butler Exchange
yesterday for exhibition.
Joel Metcalf has been elected treasurer
of the Union for Christian work to fill
the vacancy occasoned by the death O.
may be sent To him, care Merchants
National bank.
At Grace church Wednesday, Rev
Francis G. Williams. assistant min lister
at Grace church; Rev. Joseph Hutchiu
son, assistant minister st. John's
church, and Rev. Mr.. Deufeldt of the
Church of the Saviour, were ordained
The rite was performed ny Bishop CLARK,
and the sermon was preached by R ~.
DIR. Babcock, rector Of Grace churcn.
Miss C. r. Richards. gymnasium in
structor of the Providence Evangelca
Young Wolen's Christian. association
Nill give a talk OH physical culture u
the rooms of tne association, 33l West
Minister street. Monday, March "a at
O'Clock.
The employees of the Waite Threshe
company have organic I'd society TO b,
known as The Sick benefit Society O
the Waite. Thresher company" for tn
purpose of paying to its members "A por
ton of their wage when sick or disabled
AT a meeting held March %, the follow
ing were elected officers for the ensuing
term: John ~ Chaplin, president; An
| drew T.. Thres ier, vice president; Arth "a
| f.. Eddy, secretary; Robert j. Baeny
treasurer; executive committee, Messrs
| Chaplin, Thresher, Eddy, Baeny auC
| Bartholomew Green.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
New York Market.

NEW YORK. March A.-The market
continues TO advance despite the orders
for s., 600, 900 gold. The statement of Penn
sylyana road made today showed most
remarkable decrease. For the month OF
February. S335, 5,571 decrease on its Eastern
lines and S4l9, ,776 decrease on its Western
lines, a total of S155. 900 for one month is
not encouraging Tor those who nave
looked to the Worlds fair for Increased
business.
Reading receivers have made arrange
ments with the DreXeis and Brown Bros.
to purchase coupons due April o. inn
proyement 6s and also on consolidated Is
due June !. The interest amounts TO
about 100000.
The annual report of the Chicago Gas
company shows about per cent. on the
trust receipts after charging off about
SIPS. 600 for extraordinary expenditures.
For the third week OF March, st. Paul
decreased 20 43; Milwukee and Northern
increased 2i.29.
It is stated, but not from an official,
that the North American comp ny is
negotatiuk the sale oil its holdings OF
Northern Pacific co nmon TO a syndicate
which j. seeking the control OF Northern
pacific common.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
QQRlQW6PEQRI1

Last evening the Rev. Samuel w.
Webb, rector of Christ church, South
Providence. preached at Trinity chapel.
Mr.. Halsey Chase, who resigns his
principalship at the Atlantic avenue
school at the end Of the term, will be
succeeded by Mr.. Alfred Smith, gradu-
ate OF Brown.
Miss Fanny b. Rhodes of Pawtuxet IL
visiting friends at Bridgeport. Conn.
ROYAL Phelps Carroll of New York was
in Providence Wednesday.
o
IN awarding a silver bar for life saving
To Joseph Devine of this city yesterday.
Secretary Carlisle sent letter detailing
his heroic acts. aud explaining that the
bar was provided by law In testimony OF
such service as would otherwise entitle
the holder of n life-saving medal to
second one of the same class. aud there
fore carried with IL the same honor as
silver medal.
Society was called out in unusually
large mum bers bv "She Stoops To Con-
quer." In the audience were Mrs. J ames
M Coats, Mr.: Coats. Mr.. Henry Sharpe.
Watson. Mr.. Charles Mauran. Miss Mau:
ran. Mr.. A. Livlngtone Ham, DIR. aud
Mrs. Peckham, Mr.. and Mrs. stephen
Nicholson, Mrs. Frank Olney, Mr.. Jesse
Metcalf, Mr.. Fred Harris, Mrs. Charles
O'Leary, Miss O'Leary. Mr.. aud Mrs. W.
B. McElroy, Mr.. George willard, Mr..
Corliss and many others.
The dressmakers in town and out OF It
have all the work they can possibly ac-
complish for the demands OF new evening
gowns for the Easter festivities. The
dancing receptions will be seven in mum
Der which does not include the private
ones The first occurs on April z, Miss
Lincoln's, to be followed by an almost
nightly continuance until the 10Th.
One OF the largest private balls which
East Side society has had since the IA
nous leap year ball, will occur during
Easter week, ana the dinners anc lunch
cons of that week will be almost num-
berless.
The Saturday Morning club will meet
Mrs Fred Drew Cross on Angel treet.
and will be addressed by Louis Z. Elson
| of Boston.
The fortnightly performance at the
| Talma club tonight will be under the
direction of Mrs. (Dr) Beckwitn.
o
Mrs Charles Wheeler sand Mrs. Stead
| man nave violet whist party ending
| with a course supper this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER.
stuart Robson as Tony Lumpkin at th'
Providence Opera House.

The audience which greeted Stuart
Robson at the opening performance of
"She Stoops TO Conquer" last evening at
the Providence opera house in number
aud quality paid tribute alike 10 the
popularity of the comedian and To the
high character of the performances eX-
pected. 1t is q long time since Provl-
dence audience has seen this beautiful
old comedy of Goldsmith's interpreted by
professional players and 1t Is certain that
the fashionable audience was not disap-
pointed in its expectations. The scenery
was as artistic tlly true To its subject as
any that has ever been put on the stage
in the city and the acting OF the entire
company was excellent.
Iony Lumpkin, the rollickiug good
fellow amid other kindred spirits. is
piece Of acting which few comedians can
hope TO initiate, and the spoiled ooy Is
made irresistibly funny.
The comedians part however, is not
suffered to relegate all others To the
background. and the prominent charac-
ters of the comedy shone out a. brightly
as If the great player were not with them.
Mrs. Robson's Interpretation of Miss
Hardcastle left nothing TO be desired,
either as the refined young lady, or a.
the pretty bar maid. Mr.. Elwood, as the
young squire, and Mr.. Woodward as
Hardcastle, were excellent, while Mr..
Yerrance as Sir Charl Mariowe, won
the commendation Of all
No praise is too high in speaking or the
staging and costuming of the piece, and
there is no doubt that the performances
this evening and tomorrow afternoon
will see the house filed as at the initial
performance. Saturday evening the only
production of ''rhe Henrietta" will be
given and a packed house Will be the re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
A USEFUL PUBLICATION.
The Omcial Mouthpiece of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition.

Columbian Exposition.
When the United States Government
took control Of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition last October, on the occasion
Of the dedication, a board of control was
appointed to carry ON the work to a sue
cess sful completion. One Of the first acts
of the board was TO order a publication
which should give the information that
people are most desirous of obtaining in
connection with an enterprise now upper
most iu the public mind. the work was
given the title OF the OFFICIAL DIRECT
DRY OF THE WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOsI-
TToN, aud active preparations. we've at
once entered into. IL has now so far pro-
gressed as To warrant placing 10 into the
hands of solicitors for the purpose OF
taking subscriptions. IL will contain not
only very valuable, but also very interest
ing information. VIII he illustrated
with about one hundred full page half
tone engravin IS, and will contain the
names OF every exuibi or. his home ad
dress, what he is exhibiting and where
the exhibit may be found at the Exposi-
tisn. Ii is Information which intending
visitors most urgently need, and will be
highly appreciated by the public every
where. W. B. Conkey Company of Chi
cago, who are the official publishers. de
IRE a representative IN this locality, and
Will mail handsome descriptive circular
on application.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

Tax Collecting viii be Uphill Work This
Year-Anothcr supervisor AT Newport.
United States Commissioner of Elec.
tions John L. Blodgett announces that
John n, Mcconnell. Democrat, of the
Fifth ward, Newport has been appointe /
a supervisor, vice John A. Clark, re
signed.
Mr.. Blodgett reports that the inspec
tion OF tax sts shows "A very unsatisfac.
tory state OF affairs. The number OF de
linquents is unusually large this
year. Many property holders who
are we'll able to pay all assessments are
trying In every way To dodge their taxes
IL viii difiicult task TO finish the
work OF collection rs cary as usual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
sixth District Court

In the sixth district court this morn
ing Fred bennett, alias Charles Bennett.
charged with an assault on his wife, was
fined SIS aud costs.
.Tohn Mulligan. waived examination in
the charge of assault on Henry Flynn
aud was bound over Tor trial at the June
ferm of the court of common pleas in
$500 surety.
Patrick Mcguire was fined SO and
costs for an assault on Patrick Kelly.
BENJAMIN Purnell was fined $40 aud
costs for assaulting Il. j. sullivan.
Patrick 4. Cannon, charged with sell
inu short measures OF wood, was fined S2C
aud costs.
John Mulligan. for an assault on
Henry Flynn, was found probably guilty
and vas held for trial at the June term
of the court Of common pleas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
JUMPED HIS BONDS.
Dr. Alexander Walter Leaves Town
without Consent of His sureties.

Dr. Alexander Walter Leaves Town
without Consent of His sureties
New HAVEN, March 24-Dr. Alexander
Walter Russian practitioner, who has
held q good share Of public attention dur
ing the past three or four months has left
town in n rather unceremonious fashion.
During the cholera scare last fall the
doctor created quite panic by announcing
that he had a number of cases of Asiatic
cholera under his care. Later he was sued
for heavy damages for having admins
tered carbolic acid i'm heavy doses 60 n
patient and was few weeks ago mp i'm the
city court for an aggravated assault upon
his servant girl
On this latter point he was also defend
ant in civil action, and was required TO
furnish bond for $500. IL is now under
stood that he has left without consent of
sureties and has located in Providence.
The doctor claims 10 have been the per
sonal attendant Of the Czar Nicholas, and
In bis advertisements quotes a string OF
titles yard long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
THE ANN ARBOR STRIKE.
Chief Arthur Makes statement with
Regard tn II.

CLEVELAND, o., March 4-Chief I
Arthur of the brotherhood of Locomo'
tive Engineers. has issued a statement in
regard o the Ann Arbor strike in which
he says: I'm all cases where the engineers
and iiremen have cotnract with railroad
companies there is no trouble, The
smaller roads take advantage of the men
in making them WORK tor less wages and
given no pay tor overtime.
In this case every honorable effort was
made TO adjust the difficulty, and without
success. Ample notice was given Of the
mems intention TO strike"
Mr.. Arthur declares that if there had
been a he ad TO the Ann Arbor road that
believed in living and letting live, there
would have been no trouble. All the
men asked for was fair p lay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
ATE CAT MEAT.
Terrible sufferings of the shipwrecked
Crew of the Bark Louis.

PORTLAND, Me-, March "a The steam
ship Alcides of the Donaldson line ar
rived at this port this afternoon from
Glasgow.
The tidings she brings will set at rest
all copjectu e. as TO the fate OF the much
talked of bark Louis. The bark is now
either derelics or at the bottom of the
ocean.
The crew of ten were rescued by the
Alcdes, the l. uis had been sinking after
"a bea Ing by storms.
The food and supplies were washed
away The seas continually broke over
the craft.
The entire provisions consisting OF the
three pounds of canned corned beef had
been consumed and the cook was ordered
to put upon the spit the ships cat Tor
food, and poor tsbby was sacrificed on
he altar of famine. The crew Will be
sent back TO NORWAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
Measles Endemic In Thorndyke.

THoRNDYKE, Mass, March "A This
village is at present in the midst of an
epidemic OF measles of the most virulent
type. There is but one doctor, aud he is
kept busy night aud day.
Three deaths were reported Yesterday,
making "A total Of five during he past
few days. There are upwards OF fifty
cases at present, aud the severity of the
disease is creating the utmost alarm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
SHORT SESSIONS.
Very Little business Transacted i'm the
General Assembly Today.

Gov. Brown called the senate to order
at 1l;45 o'clock today. The atten dance
was small and there was difficulty in get
ting quorum.
An act to regulate the practice of
mediciue In the state of Rhode Island
was laid on the table until the Tues day
session. Also resolution 10 cnange the
name of Herman Ernest, Lilien kamp To
Herman Ernest Dlacont. presented by
Repr sentative Daniels OF Providence.
TIE senate presented "a number of acts
OF Incorporation. which were passed as
engrossed.
Senator Lapham, from the committee
on finance, presen ed several bulls from
various printing establish ments, that
were ordered paid.
The senate adjourned after a fifteer
minute session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
THE HOUSE.

The house had a busy session today and
occupied itself with listening to the roll
call, the reading of the record and the
introduction by Mr.. Blivea OF an act to
amend the charter of the Seventh Day
Baptist Missionary society. The bill
was referred TO the committee on Educa.
tion, and the house alter nine minutes
.sslon adiourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
An Omcer in a Tussle.

At9 o'clock last evening Officer Dow
ney at empied TO arrest colored indi.
yidual on South Main street The man
resisted aud Downey was compelled 10
use force. During the scufil that
eusued Dowuey sustained n cut on the
knuckle by the hand coming In contact
with the prisoners teetn. This morning
the officers hand had swelled very badly
and was exceedingly painful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24

QUOTED ny A. y. wEEDEN.
London wheat market quiet and quota =
bly, unchanged.
Liverpool whe at market quiet aud un-
changed.
CHICAGo-Car lots today: Wheat, 175;
corn i55: oats. 1885, hogs, l200O. Esti-
mates tomorrow; W heat. 1913; corn. 49,
oats. 100; hogs, 5000.
Provisions are easier.
Partridge has been offering May wheat
at 75x. Market very quiet.
Colder weather has Induced some
covering OF shorts in wheat.
Pork is steaiy aud lard easier.
The storms will cause delay i'm shin
ments of corn, and this with higher
cables has strengthen-d the market.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
saved From Death.

DANBURY, Conn, March 2i.-An at
tempt at suicide was discovered just in
time last night. Mrs Ma y Williams.
who lives at 81 Twltchell avenue was
moned. discovered symptoms OF poison
ing. BY means of emetics her lie was
saved.
Her husband deserted her some time
ago and she has been c. upelled b. live as
n servant. This caused her TO attempt
suicide in a fit of despOndency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
New York Cotton Market.
RaIiroad TmpIoyes orqanI,o.

A meeting of Union railroad employ es
was held last evening at 81 Westminster
street pursuant TO call OF the Rhode
Island Central Labor union. Temno-
rary organization was effected and n
meeting VIII soon be held when a perna-
nent organization will be brought about
About liO we're present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
s.rious Railroad Wreck.

EVANSVILLE, lad. March ~ The east
bound express OH the Louisville and St,
Louis ROAD ial into tree which had
fallen across the tracks The engine and
tbrep messenger coaches were overturned
AMI complety wrecked. A brakeman
WAS seriously injured aud several pas
sengers badly bru sed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
ONE HUNDRED KILLED.
A Regiment Rebels Against the Govern
ment of Amazon.

NEW YORK, March "a Julius Weiss. a
German merchant with interests at
Iquitos, Brazil. who arrived here
ON the steamship Hilary, from
Para. Yesterday, told story
of an incipient revolution In Manas. in
the state OF Amazon A regiment re-
belled against the government on FEB.
%, and battle FOLLOWED.
la the engagement nearly one hundred
were killed and murdered. The govern
ment troops were victorious,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24

DENVER. March 2tMrs G. r. Taylor,
wife Of the millionaire ex-president Of the
Mining Exchange. shot herself in the right
temple, death being almost instantaneous.
Mrs. TAYLOR has had brain trouble lately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
The Y. NJ. 4. a. Concert.

The concert by the New York Ballad
company at the Y. NJ. c. A, advertised
for tonight will not take place. 1t will be
repl aced by the entertainment to be given
next Monday evening by the Emerson
concert company. Tickets purchased for
tonlght's concert will be good for next
Monday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
s,aI,,ox Patient At ,arge.

LONG ISLAND CITY, March A-John
Burns, an insane smallpox patient, es-
capped from the pesthouse last night. aud
after wild chase through the street.
sncc eded in eludinV his keepers. tie
had no clothing on and the exposure IL
is thought will Kill him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
rhrsa Iiremcn Killed.

DENVER, Col. March 2L-rhe building
Of the summit Fuel and Feed company
~ Third ana Laramie streets was de
stroyed by fire TINS mornin Tn rec fire.
mon were Killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
Cnitan StrIlke To Ind.

MANCHESTER Eng, March 4-An
agreement has been reached whereby the
great cotton strike will end Monday.
The spinners are Co accept reduct tion Of
Z pence 60 the pound ia their wages,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
Five Men Reported Killed.

PoTTsvILLE Mich, Maroh "a - Five
men are reported to have been killed
by an explosion OF gas at Oak Hill col
liery, Miuersville
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
PAWTUCKET POINTERS.
The Patria Clubs Future-A Golden We'd
ding-An Accident

u1Dg-An AcCiuent
The executive committee OF the Patria
club OF PawtuckeJ. met Wednesday even
ing at the residence Of General Oiney Ar
mold. The executive committee organ
ized by the choice of General Arnold.
president; and A. Clinton CroNell, secre-
iary. 1t was decided to have "A meeting
of the club April 10, and the president,
e-president, secretary and treasurer
were appointed a committee TO make
prep ,rations Rev. Frederic w. Hamil-
ton, James Nsbet and Henry /. jerks
were appointed to consider the matter oil
membership. The members enjoyed re-
freshments.
Accident.
George Stone of Central Falls employed
by Sweeney, the building mover, was
Yesterday engaged in moving a four-ton
boiler at the ne " mill of the X. ID. Mason
company The boiler fell on his leg, but
did not break it, but sprained it so badly
that ne could not walk.
Golden wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph III. Paine have
been married fifty years. and their golden
wedding was observed last evening at
the residence of Mr., and Mrs. Thorn as e.
Barnefield, 45 Summit street. More than
$50 paid their respects.
Notes.
Charles +. Chickering lodge, No. 20,
! Knights OF Pythias. on "Wednesday even
ing received surprise visit from the
members of May Temple. Pythian Sisters.
George q. Willard of the Critic yester-
| day sent To Edward Il. Tobie, treasurer
| of The fund for the benefit of John G..
Dyer, u crisp s. bill TO be added to the
| receipts on account of the sale of seats
for tue polo game which will be played
at the Broad street rink this evening be-
tween the reporters of this city aud Prov.
| idence
AT the regular meeting of Leah lodge.
| ID. of X, Wednesday evening, two appli-
| cations for membership were received
| About seventy members of this lodge
| will visit Esther lodge at North Attic
| boro next Tuesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
The Investigation Proceeds but Slowly
To-Day.
INSPECTING THE INSTITUTION.
At Yesterdays Afternoon Session several
of the Inmates Testified as to their
Treatment at the Home with no New
Developments.

The investigation at the Soldiers Home
was to be continued this morning. but
owing to the inability of Mr.. Owen to
get to Bristol before noon it was delayed
till after dinner. Mr.. Oven arrived
about 2o'clock, and the examination OF
witnesses was continued. The time was
occupied by the party In going over Tue
institution aud watching the men at
dinner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
He had been denied a

his treatment. He had been denied a
furlough twice.
At 800 Chairman kay announced thaa
the investip alton would be continued at
II o'clock today, and adjourned the hear
ing in order TO atch tue Providence
train
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-24
Chicago Grain Notes.

sEx-dividend.