The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-08

All of the electric lines are in successful
operation with the exception OF the Red
bridge division TO Olneyville.
Rev. Thomas X. Slicer, formerly pastor
OF the First Congregational church, but
now settled at Buffalo, N. Y, preached to
his former parishioners yesterday morn
ing, on the topic, "Sons of God"
A comparative statement of the registry
vote of the state for certain specified years
shows the following statistics: 1886, II,
146; 1891, 80, 57S; 1892, 3S, $40. The whole
number of voters for 1857 was AZ, $50; 1892,
6S, 4s5; 1894, "a, 1856.
The funeral of Policeman Whidden was
soiemnized at his late residence on Roam
oke street yesterday afternoon. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Messrs.
Maryott and Wesley. Music was furnished
by mixed quartet. The interment will
be held in West Chelmsford, Mass.
The weather conditions for the past
three weeks have facilitated the grip cpl
demic and the physicians and apotheca-
ries have been substantial beneficiaries
and incidentally the undertakers. The
saloon keepers descant upon the virtues
OF whisky with 80, and rock and rye with
quinine left out.
The Moody and Sankey services were
well attended yesterday, particularly in
the evening, which was exclusively held
for men. Hundreds were turned away,
and many were compelled to stand. The
topic of the sermon was "Sowing and
Reaping." After the discussion there was
15-minute prayer meeting.
The gang of counterfeiters that have
been scattering queer half-dollars about
the city should be promptly exterminated.
In these hard times it takes gigantic skill
and untiring perseverance to acquire Ie-
gitimate coin, and even the Italian peanut
vendors are proof against being victimized
by the unlucky possession of a leaden or
pewter piece.
Should p. j. McCarthy's device to check
railroad legislation in the common coun-
Gil meet with rejection tonight it is a safe
bet that he will ventilate his antagonism
TO the will OF the majority on the slightest
provocation during his term of Office.
Hence midnight sessions and scathing
personalities will illuminate the hereto
fore monotonous proceedings.
The associated charitable organizations
of the city have decided TO memorialize
the city council to provide employment
and appropriate funds for the amelora-
tion of the poor. Their investigation has
disclosed deplorable condition of things,
and there is every reason to believe that
the city government is ready TO emphasize
its benevolence in substantial manner
rs was the case 81 years ago.
The committee OF one hundred, which
made an abortive attempt to convert the
city into PARADISE should have consulted
Moody and Sankey for practicable and
sensible suggestions in the work OF puri-
fication and evangeization of the sinful
inhabitants. Contact with the masses
and experience with the lowly have put
them in sympathetic and responsive touch
with humanity.
The publication of the portrait OF a
notable criminal character Is almost in
variably supplemented by the discovery
by numerous people that they have en-
countered the offender in various and re-
mote sections of the universe. The detec-
tives travel many weary miles and utter
much profanity after having investigated
false clues which have been generated by
the Imagination of sensational newspaper
devourers.
Rink polo has taken n firm hold upon
the fancies OF those who patronize indoor
amusements in the winter season. 1t
uSeu 10 VIC WIN rOller bkdtlflS AZ tnc OlQ
Aborn street rink, but for some reason
there has been no revival of this fascinat-
ing and popular pastime for several years.
The chain of lakes at the park, however,
offers inducements TO the merry steel
shod skaters, but the ice king has seldom
been in evidence thus far.
The destruction of the old cove promen-
ade was a source of great sorrow to the |
frot froto ~ Nd t,t,t
who were proof against the masmatic |
perfume OF the sluggish basin. But their |
disappointment could be turned into |
exceeding Joy il public park of five |
acres was substituted in the proposed |
layout Loafing and bliss could be |
invested with the most delightful and |
aesthetic environments.
The Providence Democracy will sit |
down to their annual supper this evening.
There are no themes for congratulation
on the results OF the recent municipal |
election or the harmonious adjustment of /
the legislative controversy this month, |
and the toast master will be compelled TO
test his inventive genius to its utmost |
tension TO create wild enthusiasm by eu-
logizing Grover or the Wilson tariff bill.
Possibly the willy and astute McNally may
fill the bill.
The Falvey- Abbott ring match Is billed
10 come on at the Metropole club tonight
They are eager and anxious for the fray,
and strange TO say they haven't solicited
interviews with the newspaper men to
advertise their pluck and sincerity, as has
been the case with the fistic giants, Mitch
ell and Corbctt. Light and feather
weighs fighters often cut full as creditable
q figure as world-famed champions, for
glory ranks superior TO huge purses and
scheming publicity.
The afiidnvits fled in the supreme court
by representative business men urging
the dissolution OF the injunction restrain
ing the city from the endorsement OF the
bonds of the Springfield Railroad COM
pany which have been guaranteed by its
lessor, the New England, convey the most