The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-10

WESTMINSTER THEATER- Irwin Bros, vau-
devil!o and the Lion Wallace.
1t is said that over 100000 books have
been written about the Bible.
Every civilized language may be heard
in the streets of San Francisco.
The Dry Goods Employees Beneficial
Association will give their first concert
and social in Blackstone hall this evening.
Churches OF the United States have a
seating capacity of 100000 persons.
There are about 64,0O0,0OO persons in the
country.
1t would take 100000 years to pump
the sea dry at the rate OF 1000 gallons per
second, so some man OF figures has calcu-
lated. They will stand undisputed.
The readings in the competition for the
Anthony prize medals will begin at the
High school tomorrow when pupils from
the girls department will read five essays
selected from number presented.
Annual meetings OF the Providence
Free kindergarten Association, Young
Woman's Christian Association and
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals will be held this afternoon.
The State Senate is kindly disposed to
the remuneration OF the House clerks for
Jack Waters and his brawny fellow
sentinels will have to whistle for their
wampum.
The members of the Providence Evan
geIical Young Women's Christian Asso-
ciation held their regular monthly social
last evening. An excellent entertainment
was presented under the direction OF Miss
Vesta X. Budlong.
The annual meeting OF the Mechanics
and Manufacturers Association was held
at 81 North Main street last even
ing, S. II. Tingley was reelected presi-
dent Clifton A. Hall, vice-president;
John Il. Spencer, secretary, and Sylvanus
Tingley, treasurer.
BY the establishment OF permanent
fire department, IL is probable that the
outside bell service will be abolished.
They are kept In operation at large ex-
pense for the benefit of the call men. This
system has been discontinued in the
large cities for years.
Part 4of Picturesque America offered
to NEWS readers, Is particularly beauti-
ful number. Ii contains magnificent
steel engraving OF the famous Indian
Rock at Narragansett Pier. The rest OF
the number is devoted largely TO White
Mountain scenery and description.
Harry Blaisdell, 25 years old and en-
ployed on the Consolidated Railroad,
has been missing from his home, 81
feet 10 inches tall, light hair and
moustache and one OF his front teeth is
missing. He has been living at Oakland
Beach.
The "Kinder Symphony" was given at
Trinity M. Il. Church last evening by the
Epworth League. There was chorus of 35
voices and the program was composed
of musical, instrumental and elocutionary
selections which was listened to with
deep interest and appreciated by the
audience which filled the church.
Hon. Ellery u. Wilson is not candi-
date for the speakership OF the House. In
common with the majority OF
his fellow Republicans he VIII exert his
influence to confer that distinction upon
Representative $. W. X. Allen of East
Greenwich as a deserved recognition of
his faithful and conscientious services.
Ladies' nightr was observed by the
Unitarian Club at the Trocadero last even
ing. The subject for discussion was
"Charity Organization" and the speakers
included Professor John J. McCook OF
Trinity College, Miss Ziiphs Smith, secre-
tary OF the Associated Charities, Boston,
and Professor Ii. II. Gardner OF Boston.
The revival services at Roger Williams
last evening by &. l.. Jackson, the Western
revivalist. A special choir of 80 voices
led the singing. The vestry was SO crowd
ed that The main church will be opened
for the remainder OF the meetings. The
text was selected from Psalms xxxii, 1.
Following the election the next public
day Is the 30th OF next month, the most
significant of the Nations holidays. If 1t
is appropriately observed, and IL will be,
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same motives which induced the people
last Wednesday to uphold the principles
that were fought for thirty years ago.
Tho abutting property owners along
Mill and Cherries streets are unanimously
in favor OF an S0-foot street, and want the
city TO pay for the Improvement as pub
lie necessity. They believe that a 60 foot
street would be inadequate and unsatis-
factory, but the Public Works Commis-
sioncr says ii would involve saving OF
$4,000.
Aspecial committee was appointed at the
meeting Of the United Train OF Artillery
for the benefit OF Private
Lewis q. Gobollc who was severely i'm
Jured while firing salute last Thursday
morning. A concert has also been pro-
posed. Gobelle's condition continues TO
steadily improve.
The board OF license commissioners are
busily engaged in passing upon tue APP
pications for the renewal of some-
tfhing like 100 licenses. In
majority of instances, there were
no remonstrancos presented, and
II is anticipated that the number 10 be
granted Will equal that OF year ago.
There may he reduction OF victualling
house Licenses.
The revival OF al OF tho old-time Fourth
of July glories OF lection day at Newport
Is promised this year. The plan is TO i'm
vitc a large part of the state militia to
parade, and 10 delegate the five Democrats
20 count the vote from tho newspaper re-
turns SO as TO have no Interruption to the
festivities. The refreshing ogg-nog will
be In evidence asr also the noisy fire
cracker aud plaintive balloon whistle.
The joint committee on highways OF the
City Council are considering n plan for
the widening OF Washington street