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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

summate art of young people devotedly
int, rested i'm their task and possessed of a
natural grace which is not yet tinged with
self-consciousnoss. The charming dane
ing OF the poppy and queen bee might
well arorse the envy OF fairyland.
The taller young girls took part in the
Swiss Dairy Maids dance, one OF the most
graceful series of movements which the
Kirmess has developed. The maids with
their shini pals went through the
figures with bewitching grace and aban-
don and were rewarded with applause
which would have made the electrics
dance had they been susceptible to a
shaking up
Twelve little fishermen and IL little
fishermnidens danced varegated horn
pipe that was full OF life and fragrant OF
youth and happiness. The costumes were
particularly c. chy and the dance full OF
the little noulishe and conceits that al
ways make n hornpipe fetching, was done
with remarkable fincness and real skill.
In its accessory effects, perhaps, the
most charming OF all the dances, except
the opening "Pardon," is the dance of
the Tyroleans, participated In by COM
pany OF young people whose posing and
singing are az enhancing as the drill OF
their nimble feet. Called together to the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
BEFORE THE BOARD.
Matters for the Aldermen to Discuss
Tomorrow.

The session OF the Board OF Aldermen
tomorrow afternoon will bo devoted
largely to the consideration OF street busi-
hess. A special order is the hearing given
/ O the representatives of manufacturing es-
Adjustments along the Woonasquatucket
river asking for tho abatement of the
|alleged garbage factory nuisance both as
Ito the disagreeable odor which emanates
|from the works and the danger 10 the
hubble which has occasion TO drive in that
Vicinity owing to the noise from escaping
Iteam and other disturbances.
The proprietors of the works
will also be heard. There
are the usual batch OF petitions OF a mis-
|cellaneous character. Among the items
|of concurrent business are resolutions
$500 for heating the
|new central Police Station, direct
hing the commissioner OF public
works TO build masonry
bridge over the west river at Charles
street and authorizing the city solicitor to
make application to the General Assembly
that authority may be given the park
to remove the graves from
the old Admiral Hopkins burial ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Strikes at Thrift and Industry.

"Our country is dotted all over with. in
stitutions essential TO the general welfare,
where the capital Is not mainly made up
of the rich, but largely contributed by those
i'm moderate or humble circumstance, 10
aid local prosperity and who are anxious
to have some little savings treasured up TO
meet old age and all the vicissit udes of hu-
man life. But this Democratic income tax
boldly grabs each one of these helpless
parties and snatches its g-im aud paltry
tribute. II a poor widow whose
husband has left her an income Of 500 IN
the stock of some bank should be
absurdly told by an income crank
that this is tax upon the
corporation and no tax upon her viii she
TO beware of the fate OF that ancient liar
Ananias.
"Personally, my income tax under this
bill would be SO light that / should be
ashamed 20 grumble about it.
"At my time OF life it cannot hurt mo
much nor very long and above all Others
the members OF Congress imposing THIS tax
should not escape from It. Nor does the
very small number IN the
State have the honor in the past
TO represent, who may be taxed
on incomes Of $1,000 or more, excite my
solicitude. But the great wrong TO which
Iwould call attention Is that the numer-
Gus small stockholders OF every business
corporation that ever earns dividend arc
to be subjected TO an income tax, however
inconsiderable and iragmentarv may be
theamount OF their whole personal income
or means of support.
"A not less sCrio's objection Is that, like
the tariff part 81 the bill PROPOSED. IL Is
local i'm its application and Throws the
onus principally upon the Northern
States"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

The man who teaches the world how to
brighten any OF the dark places in life Is
doing good service to his generation. The
house Of Painc's Furniture Company, 4S Canal
street Boston, Is respousibe for bringing
beauty. warmth aud sunshine into many
Boston homes through the medium Of the
dainty French Chira Cabinets which they
are now selling for the corners OF dining
rooms. They cost a mere trins, aud one can
well afford 90 have two of these Corner Cabi-
nets In his dinning room. They take no space
which might otherwise bo made available,
and they arc exceedingly decorative.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

be regretted by the friends OF
free popular government that the
great republic of the United
States though everywhere at peace, should
forfeit its ancient reputation of treasury
properly supported and seldom empty
ana suddenly earn the poor fame
Of being unequal to the legisla-
tive task of proposing revenue
measure for the ordinary support
of the government, without frantic and
desperate resort to an income tax, the re-
sort only of nations which are at war
wrestling with financial difficulties.
Surely we cannot afford to decorate the
annals of our republic with vile copy OF
this foreign excrescence,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

performance. You are supposed to stroll
about the stage before and after the per-
formance, patronizc the booths and eat in
the English Inn on the balcony hoor.
You are expected to buy souvenir pro-
grams and lithia water and bon bons.
You have opportunities to bc sociable and
are expected to take advantage OF the OPP
portunities. You may have your silhouette
cut and YOU may vote for your favorite
dance, absolutely a secret ballot.
There are a plenty of chances for enjoy
ment and people are beginning TO learn
about them although ii seemed strange at
first.
Yesterday afternoon the children gave
their first performance to be continued
every day during the week. IL was an
enhancing entertainment. 1t opened
with tableau grouping and march by
"the entire strength OF the company,
as the circus posters would say. There
were Bees and Roses and Milkmaids and
little Cinnamon and Neapolitans and
Tryoleans.
The dancing that followed was simply
exquisite and it aroused immense enthu-
siasm from an enraptured audience The
musical selections which accompanied the
dances were wonderfully dainty and the
calcium lights were handled with great
advantage 10 the scenic ensemble. The
Dance OF the Roses and Bees, which opened
the entertainment, is not unfamiliar in
Providence, but il will always be
Joy TO see 1t, and IT was
done yesterday afternoon with the con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
LABOR RIOT.
abor Demonstration That
Results in BIoodshed.
wo Men Killed Outright and Fifteen
Woundedi in Encounter Between
Strikers and Police.
Bu The .Asaociated Pres.


DETROIT, April 1S.--A riot occurred at
pom today at Connor's Creek, Ham Track
Pwnship, four miles from the city between
rikers and regular city workmen. Pis-
bis were freely used. Two men were
hot dead and fourteen others were more
+ less seriously wounded.
When Engineer Williams attempted to
ithdraw his men, Pole cried out not to
low them to move. At this cry the mob
Ished upon George Cathy and began TO
eat him with picks. Sheriff Collins
rdered his men to fire, aud suiting the
ction to the word, fired three shots from
lis revolver in rapid succession.
This was signal ror whole
olley from the six deputies who
ll emptied their revolvers
bto the advancing mob. One
trikor, Pole, fell dead in his tracks and
5 Others fell more or less dangerously
Wounded.
Then the strikers fell back.
Sheriff Collins hurried to the nearest
telephone and called upon the police de-
bartment for help and asked that all tn,
in the city be sent TO the
Gene. This order was promptly obeyed
A second striker has since died.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

far away music OF the Alpine horn, the
rate and striking while yodei song and
chorus contribute to make this closing
dance of the matinee performances linger
In the memory with peculiar sweetness.
But the star feature of the entire kir-
mess will undoubtedly prove TO be the
Chinese Court dance. This Is essentially
a nursery product. The little people in 1t
are very little, the tail epder a charming
little tot of not over two and a half
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Rroke Both Legs.

Ernest l.. Perry, % years of age,
carpenter. fell from staging
ON a building on Farmer street at 2;3O
p. m. today 40 feet TO the
ground. Perry sustained a compound
fracture OF both legs and was taken TO
the hospital. Perry lives at 57 Prairie
ayenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

the Kirmess program is an uuIque and
most attractive feature OF the kirmess.
A young man who is likely TO gain con-
siderable fame from the production Is
Mr.. Charles Ii. Munroe. Mr.. Munroe Is
one of Iothrop's staff of scenic artists and
he was put in charge OF the stage
work ut the Providence when 1t
was found impossible to secure
Lawson, the Boston artist, who painted
the Providence curtain. Mr.. Munroe took
hold of the work with immense en-
thusiasm and the result is the handsome
ana artistic set which fittingly frames the
dances and which Mr.. Munroe designed,
built and painted. II was really his first
attempt at scenery on large field and hls
achievement has won for him the warmest
encomiums. THE NEWS presented yester-
day some bits from this work-the castle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Klrmcss Matinee Tomorrow.

a vision of lovely children. IN attractive
costumes and charming dances. Bring all
tho children. Admission only - cents with
scat in back row ol balcony or any seat In
gallery except front row. Reserved seats 25.
10 and 20 cents extra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
GROWERS HAND
Been Back of Meyer Which
Has CarIisIe's Support.

WAsHINGToN, April 1S.-Mr. Bands
homage committee met today for the
|irst time since the silver seigniorago
|truggle.
Representative Meyer OF Louisiana was
present TO urge his bill for
|oining the seigniorage and for
low interest bonds and in doing
Eo he stated authoritatively that the
measure had the approval and
WAS in part suggested by Sec
|etary Carlisle, and in the judgment
|,f the Secretary would be signed by the
President. The members discussed the
measure but no conclusion vas reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

years. residence in this world. Like lot
OF little figures tumbled of shelf full
of Eastern bric-a- brac, the little China
men and China women come running
down the stage. The costumes are many
OF them imported and the little tots IN
sandals and red shoes, the boys
with pig tails hanging from under their
inverted tin basin shaped hats over their
curly heads, and the lite. women with
heads dressed in the conventional style
made familiar on five o'clock tea cups and
fans, are simply irresistible. Inc
dance comprises some imposing figures but
the attractiveness of the dancing is quite
independent of the figures. The little
people go through ii with astonishing
skill but the enjoyment they give the
audience springs more from the de-
lightful way in which they tumble
over one another. And when the
somersaults into the wings while the little
tot at the tail end throws kisses to the
audience the triumph OF the Chinese Dance
is complete.
The Chinese Court is in charge of Mrs.
Walter A. Peck; Roses and Bees, in charge
of Mrs. George A. Smith; Swiss Dairy
drill, in charge of Mrs. Edward Bassett;
Tyrolean dance, in charge OF Mrs. j. B.
Arnold, and Neapolitan dance, in charge
of Mrs. A. III. Tillinghast, Mrs. Fred A.
shaw and Mrs. Clarence Andrews.
At last evenings performance the Indian
Moon dance was introduced, and proved
to be one of the most spectacular OF the
series.
The souvenir programs are rapid sellers,
and they ought to be, for only D
cents is asked for them. They are a
sort of bulletin of the Kirmess with
fresh reading matter every day, and file
of the weeks issues Will be valuable and
interesting scme day. The reading mat
ter is bright and catchy and altogether
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Have Your shirts Made

where you are sure Of correct Styles quality
it and workmanship. The place,
WHAT CHEER SHIRT CO,
Brownell Building. lO7 Westminster So.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Learning the Ropes I'm the Opera
House-The Booths and Inn and
Programs-The Grace and Skill of
Little Children.

turn an opera house into a fair and bazaar
and the gatherings were naturally slow in
knowing just what TO do with themselves.
In the first place you are supposed TO
go early-by 30 o'clock for the evening
performance and by 2:30 o'clock in the
afternoon. The dances will not begin
until and until respectively and they
do not constitute an entire evenings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

In closing, Senator Morrill, said:
"Should this bill, aided by the concur
rent action OF the Senate, ever reach the
dignity OF law enacted by Congress,
throughout the world Il would
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Have You Tried the
ew uorsford's Baking Powder

II not, do 90. and YOU will never use the com
mon powders again. H. cxccls IN baking
strength, purity and healthfulness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
Ladies should Buy

: Shrunk Duck" for dresses md imported
Madras. Cheviot and Pcrcales for shirt waists
Ind children's wear 90 the
WHAT CHEER SHIRT CO.,
Brownell Building, lO1 Westminster ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
"a Most Beautiful Sight,

Every one who witnessed the children's dances
in the Kirmess Yesterday afternoon enthu-
siastically declared that they outranked the
evening performance. DO not miss this most
delightful OF entertainments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
STEAM BOILER.

City Clerks 0fice.
City Hall, april ~. 1885
Notice IL hereby given that the Board OF Aleer-
men will bc ~ session in their chamber IN the Wy
Hall on THURSDAY. April 10. 1891, at 3o'clock.
D. m. when all persons Interested IN the pctlt.en
OF Matthew Allen TO locate steam Boiler ~ NO.
"a Pine street, may appear and be heard thereon.
BY order OF the Board OF Aldermen,
WILLIAM Il. CLARKE, City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

corner and windmill being particularly
effective.
The audience took part in the perform
ence last evening. In the MIDST OF the
gypsy dance fusiladc OF copper pennies
WAS begun which fairly dcluged the stage
to the astonishment of the dancers. The
bright idea was as effective and startling
as IL was interesting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18

IL You Travel
The world over you can't beat Slocum's Res
auraut, % and 81 Dorrance stree {.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-18
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

NyVANTED-5O MEN sUPERS FOR BLACK
w crook; apply stage door, Providence Opera
House. Friday morning 10 O'Clock aprjs-t
WY ANTFD--51 LADIES FOR BLACK CROOK;
w apply stage Door. Providence Ope House,
tomorrow thursday 40 o'clock. apr.ls-lt
urANpED-sMALB TENEMENT FOR FAMI-
w IS of three adults, Sixth Ward, modern con-
vcuicnccs References exchanged -" 3i2 Prairie
avenue, south Providence.
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TO-DAY. APRIL ~. isoi. TODAY
parhmctof aud thermometer from the city Engi-
necris department weather bureau "a. m. BarOm-
etcr reduced % sea level.
TnrnuoNEIEh BARo,usrcE-
Tofav. ............. ... 90 20 OS
Yesterday V.i3
Ti,e day Is q hours and 20 minutes lone.
wAsBiNorov. April IS, So. m-F Forecast until 8
y in Thursday: F0r Ncw England, fair, slightly
warmer tonight. ,asteriy winds.
synopsr New England weather IL sunny
throughought. with tcmpsratnrs ranging from 30
,f rnstpsrt o. is al Boston Eastcrly 90 southcrly
,iud.. with moderate force, preyail along the At
lantle egsst,
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In Fairfield County.
EASTON.
BAD FIRE AT ROCK HOUSE.

BAD FIRE AT ROCK HOUSE.
 Thursday afternoon about o'clock the people of Rock House were startled by the alarm of fire and it was soon learned that the dwelling house owned by NJ. ". Silliman and occupied by Jere- miah Nichols was on fire. Friends and neighbors responded to the. call as quickly as possible and heroic efforts were made to extinguish the flames, but 1t soon became apparent that to save the building was impossible and then com- menced the work of removing the furni- ture, clothing and provisions, of which great part was saved before the build ing collapsed and MT Nichols was with out a home. The family consisting of MT and Mrs Nichols, her mother, Mrs Turney, Mrs J. Edwards and daughter, Miss Lillian are being kindly entertained at the homes of Philo Lyon and c. J.. Banks until further arrangements can be made. The goods are stored in part of Miss A. 4. Lyons house. The thanks of MT and Mrs Nichols and M. ". Silli- man are heartily extended to all who so kindly assisted them at this time. The origin of the fire is unknown; the loss is partly covered by insurance.
 Hanford Lyon, IT,, is suffering with
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A SUGGESTION TO THE POINT.

If stranger had passed through town on any night previous to the fires and observed how quiet and social every thing looked, and had occasion to do the same thing on the evenings of the third, or fourth fire, what a contrast it must have been. The quiet town of a week ago now looked as though under mar tial law. Tickets were on every corner. Every building was carefully guarded. Firearms that hadn't smelt powder in 50 years or more were brought into use. Every man not on duty was on the alert. On the whole it is quite interesting to sit down and think how easy it is to run a town the size of this into fever of ex- citement, where every man is your neighbor and all know and are interest ed in each others welfare. And when things are now apparently quiet and the horizon beginning to clear, let sober second thought come right down to the point of getting some means of con- batting future conflagration.
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with grip, Mrs George Lyman passed quietly away early Sunday morning. Thus faithful wife and mother leaves a home desolate, and the community mourns the loss of kind and thought ful neighbor. The funeral will be at tended from her late home on Wednes- day afternoon. MT Lyman remains very feeble.
 Harmon Hall died last Monday morn- ing. He had been sick with the grip less than one week. His funeral will be attended on Thursday at o'clock from the house.
 There was no service in the church last Sunday, owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev A. Gardner.
 Miss Genevive Gardner arrived home from Chicago, last week.
 A Mr Smith has moved into the house west of the Congregational church.
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ENTERTAINMENT.

Miss Gertrude c. Harrison arranged a very pleasant affair for her scholars, last week, combining the celebration of St Valentines day, and Washington's birthday, in the form of recitations and singing. A box for receiving valentines was provided, and upon opening it all the scholars found that they had been remembered and the teacher likewise. Some of the tokens were very neat and pretty, while others were decidedly comical, affording considerable amuse- ment to the recipients and their young friends. The affair passed off pleasant ly, and the children enjoyed it greatly.
 Dr North, who has to go through all kinds of weather and travelling to see his numerous patients, actually had to halt in the drift, and shovel his horse out before he could proceed.
 We regret to chronicle the death of N. Cook, from pneumonia, last Monday night. He leaves a large family, most of whom are nearly grown. He was a very estimable man, and good neighbor his bereaved family have the sympathy of the community,
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LONG HILL.

Prof Hurd, the prestidigitator, who ap- pears here tonight, well merits the title of "Prince of Magicians." He uses but very little apparatus which will not bear strict examination, preferring to rely upon pure sleight of hand to ac- complish seemingly impossible feats. He will be assisted by first class talent from the Park City.
 Frank Squinobal treated number of the young people to sleigh ride, Satur- day evening.
 7ousey's factory reopened, Wednes- d~g, after few days shut down.
 Station Agent Kennedy is again able to attend to the railroad affairs, after a few weeks siege with grip.
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of this place. The brides friends re- joice to welcome her back again.
 MT and Mrs George H. Balch are the happy recipients of ten pound Valen- tine.
WATERTOWN.
SHOULDER ARMS.

During the exciting fires of last week, in town, it was wonderful to behold the display of fire arms. Some old guns were brought out of dusty corners where they were laid away as precious relics of semi-barbarous days in old Connecticut. Here and there you would observe an old musket which, upon close examina- tion, showed by it's bullet splintered stock that it also had history. Again you would run up against a fellow at some corner with his right hand in his overcoat pockets, and if perchance he suspected you of being something un- earthly, he grabbeb you with his left hand and made the usual inquiries. No doubt the challenger left an indellible impression on the mind of the challengee, that in that right hand so carefully coil- concealed in the overcoat pocket, was a box of Brandreth's pills.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-23

Andrew Irwin is preparing for the coming season of gardening, by hauling large quantities of fertilizer on to his ex- tensiYe garden plot.
 During these days of storm and frost and business depression, it is hard to find items for our local paper; requirement. of ''bricks without straw"
 Mrs John Black is sick with pneumon- ia, and Mir Black with the grip. Mrs c. H. Mason, who has been sick all winter, remains about the same.
 A Mir Sanford of .Roxbury was in town, last week, buying apples and of fering as high as $3 per barrel.
 The selectmen were called upon to open the roads near the Morris line the first of the week. Last Saturday morning the thermome. ter was II degrees below zero and the next day at noon it was 50 degrees above How is that for an "Old New England Winter?'
 E. E Seeley started for Montreal anC other parts of Canada on Tuesday of this l week. During his absence he will looi | after stock for the spring trade. |
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form a very important and desirable feature in every Grange.
 Mrs Samuel Sherman is visiting friends in New York.
 F. H. Beers is now selling his milk to Hollister Sage for his creamery at Step ney. It is shipped by cars. MT Sage hopes to secure other dairies in this vi- cinity.
 Amos L. Hawley is now receiving logs in immense numbers. He now makes about 100 bushels of sawdust per day, which is in great demand for covering ice.
 Miss Lefty Sangendorf has returned from a visit to friends in New York and Brooklyn.
 Mrs Howard Mansfield spent a few days with her mother, last week. 1 Quite an audience listened to a very interesting lecture on Egypt, by w. w Ellsworth of New York, on Friday even ing, in Curtis hall.