The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-31
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4RovpENCn OPERA HOUSE Denman
Thompson in ~The Old Homestead"
xEITH's OPERA HoUsE-Hallcn a Hart in
sl.a,cr on"
xoTnRoP's OPERA HoUsE-The Fenton
Brothers in "The Colonel andL"
WESTMINSTER THEATER-The loston Nov
city Company.
The schooner ST. Elmo with a cargo of
uimc from Rockland, Me-, arrived IN port
this morning.
TIE longest train that ever passed
Through Hoosac tunnel consisted OF 81
cars, loaded with salt. Two locomotives
pulled II and one held ii back on tie down
grades.
1t is reported that the managers OF the
Union Railroad Company do not al pres
ont intend TO establish any more night
car lines, as those already running barely
pay their expenses.
Lieutenant Governor Allen has offered q
gold badge TO be presented the militia
man making the next highest individual
score for the season, Gov Browns trophy
being for the highest.
Nl NIops tft pIOtccltO Dy thc snOWs Nheh
the air above "A rhiclI coating of snow was
1ix degrees below zero, it was found the
earth beneath was 80 degrees above, l. c.,
one degree above freezing.
A boy, aged 6 years, residing on Lily
street, while stealing ride on low gear
yesterday afternoon, fell between the
wheels and one OF the rear wheels passed
over his right leg, causing fracture be-
low the knee.
In the faces of United States stamps all
the, e,Government branches are recognized,
except the judiciary. In the new issue
will appear the faces of Marshall and
Madison, the famous expounders OF the
uonstitution.
The Steamer City of Newport, Captain
3eorge IL Kelley came up from Newport
last evening with $50 OF the colored citi-
zens OF Newport to attend the lecture OF
Hon. Frederick Douglass. The party re-
turned at 10:4o o'clock.
6locum Post Hall was we'll filled last
ovening on the occasion OF poverty ball,
0noer the auspices OF Liberty Council IL,
American Mechanics. The gentlemsn's
prize. . silk umbrella, was won by George
Mitchell, and to Mrs. Samuel Potter was
awarded . toilet set.
A pair of horses attached to coal cart,
6ho property of the Pomroy Coal Com
pany, ran away on Cranston street yester-
day afternoon and John Mure, the driver,
Was thrown to the ground and injured
about the right shoulder. He was taken
- the Rhode Island Hospital.
N The Ksnt-Stanley Social Club, composed
Df tho employees of this well known firm,
lave organized for the winter season, and
ore ofloered - follows: President, Eugene
ADAM; treasurer, Michael O'Brien; sec
rotary, James ii. Calvin. The first select
(ocial will be held about the middle of
November.
The flag poles in this city have been re-
oontly inspected by Superintendent Nor
oross and Mr.. Baker the ship rigger. That
on Ship and Dyer streets was found TO be
liable to fall; those at the head of Chest
nut street and on Burgess square need re-
pairing. Mayor Olney has ordered the
The young people comprising the U. +.
y. Il. M. gave an entertainment and social
at Castle Hall last evening. An excellent
program was enjoyed and dancing fol-
lowed. The committee of arrangements
oomprised j. Harry Miller, w. F.. White
land, A. Louise Whiteland, +. 3. Tottep,
Miss N. Q. Parker and G. III. Whiteland.
Much speculation has OF late been in
Qulged in concerning the nature OF the
Light OF the glow-worm and the FREELY
Its chemical nature is unknown; it gives
forth light without heat, and cannot be
oxtinguished by water or any known
liquid outside OF the acids, which would,
Of course, destroy the Liz bt- giving appar-
-atus. Some scientists believe that the
pctive agent in the light-diffusing SUBJ
ltance Is phosphorus, but the truth of this
has never been proven.
Daily Cooking Hint.