The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-14
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LoTHRoP's OPERA HOUSE Boy Tramp
WESTMINSTER THEATER-sam T. Jacks
INFANTRY HALI~-Brown University Athletic
Exhibition.
ALTAR DRAMATIC HALL" Ruined by Drink"
Mrs. John A. Talbot of Boston, Mass,
is visiting with friends on Tobey street.
Mr.. r. A. Hancock of Hall Il Hancock
VIII be at the Narragansett today with
new line OF spring hats.
Considerable new furniture has been
placed in the Office of the superintendent
of health at the City Hall.
Matthew Morris fell in fit on South
Main street last night. He was attended
by DIR. Eaton and taken TO his home on
Common street.
Mr.. Charles III. Battey, the artist, whose
exhibitions OF paintings attracted so much
favorable attention few weeks ago has
opened studio in the Woods building.
A bay horse, phaeton, fat turkey and a
bag of onions were discovered astray on
South Main street last night by Sergeant
Rowe, and were conducted TO the Dexter
Asylum pound.
An Elmwood electric car collided with
one of Rice d Hayward's bread teams on
Elmwood avenue, last evening. The car
riage was damaged but the horses and
driver escaped.
Rev. Mr.. Cole, assistant rector OF the
Church of the Messiah, has been APP
pointed Division Commander of the Sons
of Veterans of Rhode Island by Colonel
w. M. p. Bowen.
James X. Feeley, manufacturing ieweler,
assigned to George l.. Vose yesterday.
The business depression and uncollectable
bills were the causes. The liabilities and
assets are unknown.
Many long winded speeches were hurled
about the heads of the hungry and weary
Democrats in the caucus last evening. As
usual, however, Representative Mccarthy
had nothing to say.
The colored Republicans of this city
nominated Joseph III. Monroe for Repre-
sentative last evening, and adopted reso-
lutions urging their claims to representa-
tion to the party at large.
The Rhode Island Wheelmen gave
second social and hop in b. II. Hail last
evening. Baker Brothers orchestra
furnished music and Clarence Il. Eddy
officiated as floor dire tor.
The worst thing the North Providence
objectors could say against Senator
Whipple was that he had such "a pleasant
way about him" that he always succeeded
in obtaining everything he wanted.
DIR. Garvin received his denomination a.
first representative for Cumberland town
last evening. He didn't banker to take
chances for Senatorial honors, but he has
his eye on Washington just the same.
The work OF placing the electric at
tachments on five more of the White Line
cars is being pushed forwar as rapidly as
possible. 1t will not be long before every
car to Olneyville will be run by elec-
tricity.
Among the passengers who arrived i'm
New York today by the steamer Mobile
from London are Charlie Hacker of Prov
idence and Frederick Lester of Boston,
bicyclists, who return home after an abb
sence of seven years.
The town of North Providence is pretty
thoroughly divided over the question of
increasing It's debt. The two factions met
in the State House yesterday and called
each other by pet names TO the great
amusement OF Bre'r Honey's committee.
The "Rump" Democracy are seeking to
get back at the Supreme Court for that
blighting Newport decision. Not content
with prohibiting the tribunal from send
ing opinions to the General Assembly.
they want to destroy the functions Of the
full bench.
The Swedish societies gave a charity
coucert in Y. M. G. A. Hall last evening.
The entertainment was given by the Tor
bett Concert Company and the Lutteman
sextet of male voices. Miss Torbett's vio-
lin playing was the most noteworthy fea-
ture OF the program.
Just one year ago tomorrow Baby
Roger. the baby elephant at the park.
antaran nprmunQnf MON her of
superintendent Hathaway's large family.
The children's pet has thrived under his
masters fostering care and has grown six
inches in height during the year.
The selection of Colonel John Hare
Powell by the Republicans of Newport to
head the legislative ticket, has created
considerable uneasiness in the Honey
camp. His popularity and influence will
form most potent combination against
the "Fisherman's Defenders" at the sum-
mer capital.
The Beard of Aldermen will meet in re-
guIar session at o'clock tomorrow after
noon. 1t Is understood that Mayor Olney
will submit communication from Presi-
dent Clark on the trainshed proposition.
II is hoped it will not beseech the Alder
men To be patient on account OF the busi-
ness depression.
Rev. John Allen, the oldest Baptist cler-
gyman in the State, died at his residence
on Dexter street at midnight last night
at the ripe OF SO. He celebr ted his golden
wedding some months ago, and the ami
versary was attended by representative
clergy who testified To his worth and de-
votion to the ministry.
A Jig contest will be held at Lothrop's
Opera House, Pawtucket, on Friday even
ing. The purse is $50 and the participants
are well known local dancers, John kee-
nan and John Tormey. The straight
American Jig with time, style and exccu-
tion considered, will be judged by COM
mittee of local dancers.
Mr.. Moore Fogg, Jr., class '9i, Brown
University, won the first prize in the Pro-
hibition Club oratorical contest i'm Black
stone Hal, last evening. His subject was
"The saloon in Public Affairs or Saloon
ocracy VS.. Democracy" II. NJ. Vaughan.
'95, was alternate, his Grafton being enti-
tied "The Publication OF Politics"
The Prohibitionists are making a vigo-
rous effort to secure representation in the
next General Assembly. They are hold
ing caucuses i'm many OF the towns, and
there are indications that they have been
successful i'm obtaining the subscriptions
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