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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

A real pile driver and live calf are two
of the elements of "A Nutmeg Match"
which will be seen at Keith's Opera House
next week The calf is wedding present
bestowed at the marriage which gives
title to this sensational comedy drama
Of Connecticut country life. The animal
harmonizes well with the realistic views
of indoor and outdoor rusticity provided
by the scene painters and furnishers. The
pile-driyer figures in an exciting scene
wherein the villain of the play, who has
wronged the hero's sister, endeavors
to destroy the hero. The hero has followed
the villain to the pile-driver. A desperate
fight has ensued and the hero has been
thrown into such position that
his head lies beneath the pom
derous weight. The villain ties
the hero down and proceeds to start the
machinery. The heroine rushes on and
pulls the hero away just in time for his
head TO escape the falling weight which
comes down with n crash.
Prior TO this scene there Is a practical IL
lustration of what a pile-driver can do.
A pile is driven down into supposed
rivers bed. At each fall of the weight on
the pile there is loud thud. Last week
when "a Nutmeg Match" was being
presented in Brooklyn, the calf, used in
the wedding festivities, escaped from its
moorings behind the scenes, and strolled
on the stage while the pile driver was at
work. The calf walked up TO the pile
that was being forced down and began to
make investigations with its nose
While the calf was thus engaged down
came the weight almost shaving the ami
mails nose. The calf started back and
stood on its hind legs for a moment in
amazement. Then it fled precipitately
toward the footlights, tail high in air.
The audience shouted with laughter Over
the footlights the calf bounded, over the
orchestra rail also, and down the aisle.
Before any one could stop il it had
reached the rear OF the auditorium, ,wh hence
it scampered into the lobby. Here it was
captured by policeman, and an usher
took il back through the stage entrance
unseen by the audience. The
spectators now turned their attention
TO the stage, where Beaumont Smith, as
the villain, was putting the hero, played
by Ralph Stuart, in way to bo rescued
by Annie Buckley, who enacts the role OF
the heroine. In the stirring
scene that followed the calf
was forgotten. The audience did
not know whether il had been recovered
or not But when, in the last act, the calf
was brought on at the marriage, its cscs-
pade was promptly remembered and no
prima donna ever got a hcartier or longer
reception" at least, 50 says the advance
agent, who vouches for this narrative.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Westminster Theater.

The attraction at this house next week
is the Cyr Brothers, Speciality Company,
made up Of some of the best known vau-
deville performers. The feature OF this
entertainment is the Cyr Brothers,
champion middle and heavy weight
liftcrs of the world. They hold the
championship medal for this style Of ath-
letic work, having defeated all the recog-
nized men in their class. Louis Cyrwill
pull against two horses at every perform
ance. Besides these well-known athletes
the following performers will appear
Miss Minnie Lee, soprano; the Tanakas,
Japanse jugglers and necromancers
Hughes and Farron In a comic sketch
Farnum and Welcome, acrobats and
equilibrists; William ii. Burke, harmon
lea player; the Taylors, a puzzling pair OF
psychists; Ben Dodge, topical vocalist;
Swan and Bambard, songs and dances,
Friday afternoon, Feb. 8, the gross re-
ceipts will be donated to the fund for the
unemployed. Special matinees daily foI
ladies and children at regular prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

Benefits and other appeals to the chari-
tably disposed are numerous and varied,
but none are more novel or benefcent
than hat of Manager B. +. Keith, who
has given the tree use of his fine opera
house for benefit on Sunday, Feb. IL,
one week from tonight. This is one event
of scheme OF Mr.. Keith's to open one of his
four theatres every Sunday night for the
purpose OF aiding the needy unemployed
and otherwise deserving poor. The event
was no sooner announced than large
number of artists kindly rendered their
assistance, most OF whom have been &C
cepted. Among those 10 appear are
several noted soloists, both vocal and in
strumental. A large orchestra, one OF the
most famous church choirs in Providence,
several readers, humorists and other en-
tertainers. Every dollar paid for tickets
will be turned over to Mayor Olney for
distribution among such relief funds as
he may designate. There will be no ex-
penses, Mr.. Keith personally assuming
the necessary outiays.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

interest. II Is also well told with
natural and frequent sensations scenes.
Miss Rober will have good opportunity
In the character of Kathleen As II cores
ponds to considerable extent with her
own personality. II is a petite, frolic-
some part, with just enough sadness
In 1t TO make good contrast.
She will be assisted in making an agree
able entertainment by strong cast in
Guiding Cameron Clemons as Terrence,
Leonard Rowe as the villain, Kava-
naugh, and James T.. McElroy as Billy
Buttercup. The other, always acceptable
players are Justin Paige, Frank ID. Mel
vile, Miss May Prindle, and Miss Helen
Marr. A novelty that will please nearly
everyone will be the shillalagh dance. Per-
formances will be given every afternoon
and evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
THE IHEAIER'S ROUND.
A Beautiful Actress at Provi-
dence Opera House.
"A NUTMEG MATCH "AT KEITH's.
"KathIeen Mavourneen at Lothrop's
Opera House and the Cyr Brothers
Specially Company at Westminster
Theater-Announcem

There will be performances OF unusual
merit at the Providence Opera House on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next,
when the celebrated actress, Marie Vain
wright, will appear. The first two nights
will be devoted to the comedy drama,
"The Social SWIM" This is story OF life
among the fashionable "400' in New York
City at the present day, and was adapted
expressly for Miss Wainwright by Clyde
Fitch the author of "Beau Brummel" and
"1he Masked Ball. 1t must not be con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Lothrops,s Oncra House.

The return OF the popular and sprightly
little actress, Katherine Robcr, TO 10th
rops Opera House next wocl. will be
pleasant To a large number OF her personal
friends and general admirers. She will
appear In the title role OF Kathleen
Mavourneen," charming play represent
ing Irish life and customs as they are
usually presented upon the stage. The
story Of this play is romantic and full Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
THE NEWS
LEGAL COLUMN.
Assignee's Sale.


viii he sold az public aaction Monday. Febru-
sry L.. A. D.. 1894. at 80 O'Clock o. m, the
premises, the tract of land and premises first he
low described, and on the same day al u
o'clock m, on the premises the tract OF land and
premises secondly below described both IN the city
and county OF Providence. State of Rhode Island;
First at 10 80 m all the right. title and interest
that Uriah n. Coiwell had on the 2Sth day OF
October, 4. D.. 1897, in and 10 one certain lot OF
land with all buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in the Ninth Ward OF
said city on the sontherly side OF Jeneks
Court and Is laid out and designated as
lot number seven t7, on plat Of house lots called
"R .. Peck Plan No. three 90, IL Elmwood
4. &. Harris Engineer" which said
plat is or record In the office 81 the Recorder OF
Deeds in said Providence in Book II Plats No.
twelve tl2). page ~, reference thereto being had.
Second at ~ m. all the right. title and interest
that said Urah n. Coiwell had on said october 2s,
IN and 10 lot Of land with all the buildings
and Improvements thereof, situated in the
Tenth ward of said city. comprising the whole
OF lots numbered Eve bl, six t6) and
strip forty Ave (45) feet wide OF Of lot numbered
twenty (20l plat of house lots at Mount
Pleasant belonging to Abial Sampson, laid out
by Cushing. 4 Farnum in 1856. Said lot
being the sshic conveyed to said Colwell by deed
recorded ia the Recorders Office in said city In
Deed Book No. S34 at pase 10
DEXTER b. POTTER.
febi 9t Assignee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

Ayers cherry Peciorsi affords relief In pneumo.
MA, bronchitis add consumption.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03
Daily Cooking Hints.

FRUIT CAKE. sixfoggs beaten sepa-
rately,2. cups OF brown sugar, I cup OF
molasses, cup OF butter, teaspoon cin-
namon, cloves and ailspice, 1 teaspoon
OF citron, cup OF cider Flour enough to
make stiff batter. Bake one hour I'm a
slow oven. = Mrs. CHAs. RITTMAS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-03

P. p. p. purifles the blood. builds up
the weak and debi,itated, gives
strength 90 weakened nerves, expeis
diseases. giving the patient health and
happiness where sickne ess, gloomy
feelings and iassieudc 0rst prevailed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A false alarm of fire about 7:30 o'clock
last night brought out the fire depart
mtnt.
An old colored woman named Mary
Broadcrs, said to have been i02 years
old, died at her home in Muir's alley
last night
Mr.. John Nero, formerly of Maine,
but more recently well-known citizen
of Fairfax, died at Woodlawn this
morning, aged ST years.
Wallace, the little son OF Mr.. Noble
Lindsay, fell from table at his home
to- day and broke his collar bone. He
was attended by DR.. Jones.
The condition of Catharine Timbers,
the colored woman who was shot early
on the morning Of the Goth ultimo, is
said to be improving slowly.
The Alexandria Light Infantry have
been invited 10 attend the full dress re-
ception of the Washington Light In
fantry on Wednesday night.
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad loco
motive struck a street car in Washing
ton owned by the Columbia Company
yesterday, injuring the driver and two
passengers.
The officers of the B. & 0. R. r. Co.,
who are on a tour of inspection over
that road will arrive here tomorrow
and take trip down the river on the
transfer tug Beaverton.
Several vessels loaded with oysters
were towed to Washington yesterday.
and this morning three of them went
back down the river, as the Washing
ton market is glutted.
In the House of Delegates on Satur-
day the seconding of the nomination OF
Judge Keith for Judge of the Court OF
Appeals was made by Col. ]. c. Gibson,
who among other things said of him
chat i'll the days of Saul he would have
been made King OF Israel and in the
days of Marshall a Justice Oh the Su-
preme Court OF the United States "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08
The CIRCUIT JUDGEsHIp.-The Rich:

The CIRCUIT JUDGESHIP.-The Rich-
mond correspondent of the Norfolk
LaaoJaark says: 'The fight over
the Circuit Court judgeships grow S
warm as the time for the nominating
caucus draws nigh. There are sixteen
judicial districts in the State and in
each one of these judge is to be select
ed. Judge Keith, of the Eleventh Cir
cult. having been selected to the Su-
irene Court of Appeals bench, is of
courre not a candidate for reelection to
his present position. Delegate Charles
q Nicol, of Prince William, is candi-
date for the position, and his claims
are being advocated by his friends, of
whom many are members, very strong
H. They claim to have a large ma
i5ritv of the House pledged to him, and
il is known that he is very popular
with the entire Senate. Judge Norton,
Of the Corporation Court of AleXandria,
aud Judge Tebbs, of the County Court
of Loudoun, are also pushing their
claims for the seat. In the twelfth dis
trict Judge r. H. Turner, the present
incumbent, Is DeluS oppoSeu ny DeilaloI
z. W. Harrison, whose friends claim
for him that he will surely win.
The Richmond Dispatch says: "The
election of Judge Keith, of the eleventh
circuit, to seat on the Supreme Court
Of Appeals bench makes his position va
cant January l, 1885, and Delegate
Ncol is being urged by his friends for
.he vacancy. His claims for the seat
are being contested by Judge Norton.
OF the Corporation Court Of Alexandria
AMI .ludge Tebbs, OF the County Court
OF louloun. Both gentlemen are ac-
lvlll at work, but Mr.. Nicol being on
the aeld has Il shade the advantage.
H' friends claim that they have
LARGE maiority Of the Senators and
members pledged to support Mr.. Nicol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

FIRE AT HERNDoN.-The store of
Reed & Bitter, at Herndon, was burned
on Saturday night. The building was
insured for $500 and the stock for
81 600. The fire was discovered under
the steps on the outside of the building
and is supposed to have been of in
cendiary origin. A number of cars.
which were standing on side track
near the building, would have burned,
but were hauled oifby an engine which
happened 10 be near by at the time.
But little in the store was saved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

CHRISTIAN UNION MIssIoN.-The
work goes on and, it is said, good is be-
ing done at every meeting. There have
been at least six requests for prayer.
The young mems meeting yesterday
afternoon was well attended, as We're
the meetings Saturday night and last
night. Mr. ]. Rawlinson has consented
to conduct the services every night this
week. Mrs. Seaman will conduct o
meeting for women tomorrow at three
O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08
COMMUNICATED
Hunting Creek Bridge

Hunting Creek Bridge.
A populous city makes valuable
and prosperous country surrounding it.
Farms that are held from one to five
hundred dollars per acre within ra-
dius of ten miles from the city, are
valued at from twenty to eighty dollars
any acre beyond that limit If this is
true, then Fairfax can well afford to
improve the approaches to the city,
because she gets the money to do it
with from the increased valuation Of
garden land, made so by being in reach
of a good market. She has a crop Of
gall, )" however, for which there is no
demand here, and we would advise her
to raise potatoes and onions instead,
and we will agree to kill her rabbits
and foxes. Hunting creek bridge is
worth as much to Washington, and
more, than it is to Alexandria. Fairfax
market wagons pass and repass over
our paved streets to and from the CAPT
tai Gree of cost to sell and buy what
they choose there. Why not ask Wash
ington to give them lift? We are in
debt and our streets need paving and
repairing. Our City Council is doing
good work in moving to reduce eX-
penses, where reductions can be made,
in order to make Improvements on
streets without going further in debt,
and under the circumstances Fairfax
should tip her bangs, apologize and re-
tire. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-The stock market
developed buoyancy after the opening, pools
are being formed in various stocks on the be-
lief that no radical changes will be made i'll
the tariff matters. Again the superabund-
ance of money is another factor in favor of
higher prices. The heavy increase in east
bound shipments last week also had favor
able effect At II Il. m. the market was quiet
and castor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

AlEErING.-The annual meeting of
the Independent Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company, of Fairfax county was
held at their office in this city this
morning. The President, Treasurer
and Secretary read their reports for the
year, which were ordered to be printed
and sent to each member The follow
ing Directors were elected Messrs. c.
Lukens, J. w, Roberts, c. +. Wilkins,
G. b. Ives, A. J. Sugar, John Ballenger,
Oscar Baker, S. Bolyn, VIM. Chauncey,
i. J. Nichols. h. 3. Dodge, w. ii. May
aud j. c. Coleman. Mr.. G. Lukens was
elected President. c. f. wilkins and j.
w. Roberts, Executive Committee,
Walter Roberts Treasurer, and r. H.
Havener secretary. The total amount
of losses by fire paid out during the
gear was S1,271.0l on property insured
saiued at about S9,GQQ,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

CHARTERS Judge Norton to-day
granted charter to The Inventive Age
Publishing Company, the objects of
which are to publish, sell, Sc, books,
papers, etc The capital stock is to be
$50 600 and Dir. j. 8, Beach is named
as the agent in this city. NJ. =. Jewell,
of North Dakota, is president.
Judge Norton also granted charter
to the Brown Automatic Car Coupler
Company, the objects of which are to
manufacture, sell or lease car couplers,
etc. The capital stock is TO be SloO,000
and Mr.. j. S. Beach is to be the agent
in this city. The officers are A. II.
Scmmcs. president; p. c. Brown, vice
president, and T. 3. Bedford, secretary
and treasurer, all of Washington. Mr..
j W Avery, formerly Of this city, is
one OF tue directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

CAPTAIN ARRESTED. Capt. James
A Richardson was arrested in Wash
in.ton ON Saturday evening, charged
with arson in setting dire to tie steam
cr W. W. Colt, which was burned III
Washington harbor Novcnbel > last.
The ST, amer, which was owned by
Mrs. Elizabeth Plass, of New York,
was quite an old vessel, out of service
and insured for 5000. Captain Rich
ardson was acting watchman of the
boat as she lay in the stream oil the
oyster wharf. He Indignantly denies
the charge against him, which was
made BY the adjustor of losses of New
York fire insurance company. Captain
Richardson Will have 4 hearing this
week
1t is understood that Captain Rich
ardson's testimony was taken in au in
surance office few weeks ago, and
that he then stated he had been offered
$500 TO burn the vessel. He denied
this last evening to representative OF
the Post, saying he had never received
an offer whatever to burn the steam
boat. He had signed his name to
sworn testimony, but lie had been taken
to The place while under the influence of
liquor. and was so drunk that ne did not
know what he was doing 1t is also stated
that he agreed to 90 to New York with Mr..
James r. Gatchell. an engineer, and tell all
he knew. He got as far as the depot, but re-
fused TO go farther.
Mr. Eugene White engineer on the w. w.
Colt, stated last evening that he had received
~ offer of money to burn the beat soon after
size vas insured The talk was made in the
hearing of Capt. Richardson. He did not
know whether or Doi it was serious propo,
sition but he spurned it Immediately and
nothing further was said after that.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

Ell PAso, Tex, Jan. S.-Anothcr rich
gold strike is reported in the Black
Mountains, north of Fl Paso. The
strike was made in the Morton lode at
the 200 feet level, where the vein sud-
denly widcned to five feet of solid ore
which is yellow with gold. The whole
camp went wild over it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

THE CHURCHES yesterday were slim
ly attended in the morning owing to
the bad weather, but the night services
were better attended. 1t being the
first Sunday in the month communion
services were held at several of the
churches. At st. Paul's Rev. Carl
Grammer preached in the morning ; at
the Primitive Baptist Elder Francis
preached and at St. Mary's Rev Father
Carne preached practical sermon, Civ
ing advice which if followed by parents
would result in an improvement in the
morals of the rising generation. The
otheT pulpits were occupied by the res
dent clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judle J. K
". Norton presidinq.-TLe will Of the
late w. H. Burgess was admitted to
rebate, and W. H. Smith qualified as
a lministrator. AS heretofore stated.
the deceased left most of his property
to Mrs F. A. Coakley.
Skidmore VS.. Skidmore; A. w. Arm
strong appointed guardian ad Item.
Violet vs.. Kramer referred TO Com
missioner Callahan to settle account of
commissioner of sale Armstrong.
Ballenger vs.. Nugcnt; referred to
Commissioner Callahan for report.
The case of Clarence Roam, colored,
and Virginia Meade, white, indicted for
the murder of Edward Meade, was set
for trial on the 18th.
The grand jury was charged, but re-
turned no presentments or indictments
and were dismissed for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

THREATENING LETTER-A young
business man of this city received q lct
ter to-day, written in q strange hand
and in rainbow colors, in which refer
ence was made to the assaulting and
rohbing OF Mr., John Naylor, j., Oh
Washington street few nights ago
and informing the recipient that he
would be the next person TO meet a
similar fate. The missive was sigued
''Rosie l.. Cole"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
siding.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning.
Edward Miller, arrested by Officer
Howson, charged with forgery, was
sent on to the grand jury.
Henry Miles and James Cross, col.
ored, arrested by Officers Griffin, Sher-
wood and Howson for fighting in the
streets, were fined $3.50 each, or given
80 days on the chain gang.
Noble Saunders, colored, charged
with striking white boy on the head
with brick, was fined So or given so
days on the chain gang.
Night Report. night was clear
ind cool. Two prisoners and four
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

CHARGED WITH FoRGERY.-A young
man named Edward Miller was arrest
ciye5tcrday by Officer Howson, at the
Instance of Mcssrs. w. A. Smoot Il Co.,
charged with forgery. Miller present
ed ano,e 10 the firm requesting them
TO advance HIM $3.50 and change the
same to Capt. Samuel English. Inc
laIters name was appended to the
note. in the Police Court this morn
ing Capt English stated that he did
not write the note, and Miller refusing
10 make any explanation was sent on
10 the grand jury by the Mayor. The
accused has been in trouble several
Tines during the past year, having been
charged with stealing a horse and bug
gy in Maryland and watch in this
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Jan. 6.-Cat-
tlc-the market was easy; common to OK
Ira steers S3.25a6, stocllcrs and feeders
S2.25a3.15. cows and hcifers 81 2jd1a3 80 per
100 lbs. Hogs market weak heavy $500
a5.35, common to choice mixed S5.O5a
5.+i5. choice assorted S530a5 30, light $495
a5.25, pigs $t.25a5.15 per 100 lbs. Sheep
market steady; inferior to choice S1.25a
3.65 per 100 lbs. Lambs $275a4 SO per
100 lbs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-01-08
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
ATTRACTIVE
Holiday, Sgglj!a!ti!gg:

We have the largest assert
ment of useful and ornamental
holiday goods in Alexandria.
We bought these goods from
the largest importer of holiday
specialtics and toys in this
country at 10 per cent. above
importation cost, and we are
selling them at prices within
the reach of all and way below
all competitor. We will con-
vince you that this is the place
to buy your holiday goods and
toys if you will call to see us
before making your purchases.
Ladies hemstitched initial
handkerchief SC.
Do. embroidered &c
DO, CSC.
Do silk embroidered I2Hc.
Gents Handkerchicfs at all
prices and the best values ever
offered.
Silk Iandkerchiefs, Silk
Mufilers, Gloves, Towels, Nap
kins. Table Cloths and Nap
kins to match.
Chenille Table Covers a.
81 and 8-4.
Chenille Portiers 500, were
Lace Curtains s2.49, were
$40.
Every description of TOYS.
12Hc Dolls at 1oc zoe. do.
at 15c CSC do. at roc $50 do.
at 25c; soc. do. at $50 FAC
do. at 400, and so On all the
way down the line to $500.
Satsuma Vases, Bisque Fig
ures, Clock and Table Orna-
mems; Bronze Figures, Silver
Ware, Fancy Work Baskets
and intact an endless variety
Of suitable and appropriate
holiday goods for presents.
We wish to especially call
your attention to our line of
Umbrellas from 9qc to S.
Eiderdown Comforts s3.79,
reduced from S..
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