The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-08
L. D. NEWELL & son.
evening by attending the performance Of
"The Plunger" at Lothrop's Opera House.

James McKenna visited the Central Sta
tion last night and complained that he
had been assaulted while walking on
Smith street. He appeared in somew hat
dazed condition and was taken to his
home, 152 Dean street.
When Councilman Mccarthy springs
in newspaper clipping in lieu
of speech, il is an act
of sublime self-abnegation which de-
serves to be placed on record. 1t is a cold
day when he is not moved to much
talkee.
The fast steam yacht "Half Moon"
which was built for John ID. Rockefeller,
has been purchased by a Providence syn
New York. Captain George b. Hull who
is at present in command is one OF the
new owners.
The agony at the State House was re-
sumed today and will be continued
till the close of the week. Any
thing in the nature of compromise to
close the session on Friday will crafty
the people as it entails saving OF 5000 10
$1,000 per week.
The local bicyclists want to avoid taking
"headers" on the pavements besprinkled
with oil and grease from the trolley
car tracks. They want the
City Council to compel the Union Rail-
road Company to introduce some drip
arresting appliances.
The Chopin Club, very excellent or
ganization exclusively of young ladies,
gave delightful musicale last evening at
the home OF Edmund G. Danforth, SO East
avenue, for the benefit of the Rhode Island
Nursery for Homeless Children.
John III. McGrath, who claimed that
Eton A. Cook owed him s475, and that he
ha6 a promissory not to show for it, was
allowed full amount yesterday by the jury
in Judge Wilbur's court. The attorneys
were j. g. Quinn for plaintiff, and III. A.
Mckinney for defendant.
The Council committee on ordinances
will wrestle with that high sounding re-
port of the show committee on
theatrical posters, with the aid
of an interpreter and an unabridged
dictionary. Clerk Hayden is an old news
paper man, and ii was a masterpiece of
literary construction.
The Consolidated Railroad will be
requested to make known their
determination with regard to the
acceptance of the conditions imposed
by the City Council affecting
the plans for the new union depot.
This is no reflection upon the honesty of
Il
The new rife OF the Krag Jorgcnson
type recently adopted by the United
States army and which has already been
described BY The News, is on exhibition
in the window OF Major III. s. Tanners
store on Westminster street. The Major
Is also exhibiting handsomely framed
pictures of the new State Armory at Paw
tucket.
Senate Chamber, Washington, ID. c.,
March 20, 1S9i.--Gentlemen: | have re-
ceived the three parts OF picturesque
Hawaii which you were kind enough
to send me. They are very interesting,
especially so on account of the peculiar
relations of the Hawaiian Islands with
the United states. The Importance of
{ hese islands to American commerce and
in the Pacific Ocean cannot
be overestimated. trust the time Is not
far distant when they will in some way
become part of our country. Very truly
yonrs, John Sherman.
The annual fair OF the Grand United
Order Of Odd Fellows was opened In Old
Infantry Hall last evening, the proceeds
OF which are to be used I'm building a
temple to be dedicated to the order.
There was street demonstration prior
TO the opening exercises. The opening
address was made by Grand Secretary
w. n. Brooks. The hall Is tastefully ar
ranged and dozen or more booths are
located in the all.and are presided over
by prominent members OF the order and
their lady friends.