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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Interesting to Playgoers.

Among the most interesting events OF
the theatrical season Is the advent OF
those two distinguished players, Mrs.
Potter and Mr.. Bellew, who, together with
their assisting company, are announced to
appear at the Providence Opera House on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next.
The remarkable improvement which
Mrs. Potter has made since her last ap-
pesrance in this city is an undoub bted fact
that has been attested to by all
the leading critics OF the principal
cities OF America. Particularly no.
ticeable was her reception in New
York, at recent date, where she
was received In most extravagant
fashion, and those who were most bitter
in their criticisms two years ago, ac-
knowledged that she is today without a
peer on the American stage. Mr.. Bellew,
who has for years been acknowledged as
ono OF 1.-THE leading actors in this country, Is
now declared to be the greatest that has
ever been seen, and his work has been
more than favorably compared with that
OF Irving in "Louis XI, !" and Mansfield in
"Jekyll and HYDE"
Seats on eale Friday, April ~, at q a. M,
and from present indications IL will be
one OF the largest sales OF the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
New York Suing the Govern
ment for Interest Money.
The State Advanced Funds for the
Equipment OF Troops.
Previous Decision Unsatisfactory and
the Case is Now I'm Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE United
states Supreme Court is engages today
In hearing arguments in tho suit of the
State OF New York vs.. the United
States for si3l,1s7 interest on money
advanced by the State in equipping
troops sent to the war in 1861. The orig
inal sum amounted to 5000 900, q part of
which ts1, ,25o,OOO) was raised as a public
State loan, while the remainder
was borrowed from the State
canal fund. The National Gov
eminent refunded the principal, but re-
fused to recoup the State for the interest
paid by it on the borrowed money. The
claim was submitted to the court OF
claims, which allowed the part OF it based
on the interest paid on the money raised
on the public bonds, amounting to sol 800,
but declined to allow the remainder,
$780, ,S67 paid on the canal fund. This de-
cision was, alike, unsatisfactory to the
State and to the Federal Government and
both appealed to the Supreme Court.
Senator Hill argued the case today for
New York, and Assistan: Attorney Gen.
eral Whitney for the United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
AN INSANE MOTHER.
She Battered Her Boy to Death With
a Stone.

WRENTHAM, Mass, April l1.-Mrs.
Hobbley, wife of John Hobbley, who
lives in the Blakes Hill section,
killed her 7-year- SON at
8 o'clock this morning by crush
ing his skull with large stone, while he
lay asleep in bed. The husband had arisen
at o'clock and went to work at Selectmau
Whitney's house. Shortly afterwsrd Mrs.
Hobbley arose, and in the yard got large
stone, and going to the bed where
her boy slept, pounded his head
with it until the child's
cries attracted the attention of
the neighbors. DR.. j. b. Gerald was
summoned, but the boy died before he
reached him. Mrs. Hobbley then went
10 where her husband was at
work and described to him the
horrible details OF the crime. Mrs.
Hobbley said that she killed her son for
the reason that he had to work too
hard. She has acted strangely of late
and Is regarded as erratic. The
family had moved into the house but
yesterday. Mrs. Hobbley is 40 years of
age, and had left her husband owing TO Q
quarrel. Last month they went to live
together again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
PARTINGI0N'S SECOND LECTURE
Royal Denmark and Southern Norway
His Subject.

foyal denmark ana southern Norway
His Subject.
"Royal Denmark and Sout horn Norway
was the topic OF the second illustrated
lecture by Mr.. Frederick +. Partington at
Sayles Memorial Hall last evening. 1t
was equally as interesting as the one of
the previous evening, and 1t is TO be re-
gretted that q larger number OF persons
were not in attendance.
Very POLITICALLY, indeed, was told the at
fractions Denmark had Tor the Anglo
Saxon race and reference to the strange
situation OF the land with the noted straits
that separate its eastern aide from the main
land, brought back TO the minds OF hear
ers, whose geography had grown little
dusty 4 he lesson memories OF school days.
The splendor OF Copenhagen, the royal
city, its fine palaces, splendid streets and
interesting public buildings were finely
portrayed. The elegant leisure of the
city as noted in the slow moving tram
way was contrasted sharply with the
movement OF life in an American city.
The story of that delightful weaver of
children's fairy tales, Hans Christian
Andersen, whose stories charm US at all
times and only make us regret that the
time Is SO far away since we first were
delighted with them, was interestingly
told. The Bourse, one OF the noblest
buildings in the city, with its pinnacle Of
four dragons, brought from the speaker
a few facetious reference to stocks and
some very instructive remarks were made
on the cleanliness and the good condition n
of the roads OF the city.
The museum of Thorwaldsen, that
Dane, who shares with his friend Ander-
sen the glory of the most renowned of
his country's sons, was shown and many
OF those grand WORKS OF sculpture that
excel all other things in this line of art
except those OF Michael Angelo.
The description of Elsinore, the home
OF Hamlet, was given with all the SYM
pathetic feeling that the most earnest
devotee of the prince could desire.
But the most delightful portion of last
evenings lecture was the journey over
Norway and its rivers. The rivers and
magnificent mountains claimed the entire
attention OF all, and the audience was
captivated with the wondrous beauty OF
the scenery portrayed, and also with the
story of the life Of a simple brave and
democratic people.
The concluding lecture OF this interest
ing course, which is given for the benefit
OF the Brown University Athletic Associ-
alton, will be given this evening at s
o'clock. The subject will be Norway
and tho Midnight SUM-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11

ORcers Elected Last Evening In An
nual Meeting.

nual Meeting.
Rev. Floyd w. Tomkins, Jr., delivered
feiicitous address at the Bethel Christian
Mission on Benefit street last evening.
II was the annual meeting and previous
to the address reports were read and off,
GERS elected.
The treasurer's report showed receipts
for the year amounting to sl62l.56; ex-
penditures, sl7l9.09. The superinte n ndent' g
report showed that $3.50 lodgings were
supplied, $50 being free; receipts from
lodgings, sSl64s; baths furnished, 61s;
men reformed, %; furnished with tenn
porary employment, 80.
There were 10 entertainments furnished
and the average attendance at religious
meetings was 90. The Sunday School has
go members.
The officers elected were as follows
President, Edwin Barrows; first vice
president, Benjamin +. Arnold; second
vice president, Samuel II. Tingley; secre-
tary, Robert p. Clifford; treasurer, Walter
8. Hogg; board of managers, Andrew j.
Crossman, Rev. +. b. Andrews, ID. d., LIZ
D., Rev. Floyd w. Tomkins, Jr., Olin
Hill, Rev. II. G. Hay, Rev. III. /. Cushman,
ID. D., Gustavus T. Gray, Albert G. Day,
Zephania Williams, Rev. Henry NJ. King,
ID. D., Rev. Augustus NJ. Lord, Rev.
James K. Ever, George F. Woodley,
Walter J. Ladd, Mrs. Emily A. Hall, Mrs.
Samuel II. Tingley, Mrs. Andrew j..
Crossman, Miss Elizabeth NJ. Crocker,
Mrs. Walter S. Hogg, Mrs. AIonzo Parish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
THE BEST OPERATIVES.
The Object. Aimed at by Restoring
Wages In Fall River.

FALL RIVER, April 1.-THE object OF
the Fall River Iron Works mills, in post
ing notices Of a restoration Of wages to go
into effect April 22 is supposed to
be to secure the best operatives
in the city. The operatives Of the city
look generally for a restoration OF wages
in all mills. The manufacturers say that
the margin between print cloth and cot
ton does not warrant n restora-
alton of wages. Print cloths advanced
from 2h to 2 9-16 cents at 6h cents. The
present margin between the price Of a cut
of 45 yards OF cloth and the cost Of
eight pounds af cotton needed to make 1t
is 63 $40 cents. The margin in August,
when the cut down Of 10 per cent. went
into effect, was 6sA cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
GENERAL ASSE MBLY.
House Of representatives Meets and
Adjourns,
And the Senate Does Not Do Much
More.

There was quorum present In the
State House of Representatives this morn
ing, but no feverish desire to do business
was apparent and the only motion that
was made was TO adjourn. IL was
carried unanimously. After roll call
Speaker Allen retired from the
chamber, and Mr.. Sheffield of Newport
took the chair. Twenty minutes were
devoted by the members to reading their
newspapers, and then Mr.. Rowland OF
Scituate, having finished the jokes
and editorials in his, got up,
and made sarcastic remarks about the de-
lay of committees in bringing matters in.
Mr.. Thayer of Pswtucket then made the
one motion that is always in order and
the House adjourned.
The Senate.
The Senate was called to order by Gov
ernor Brown at IL 10 o'clock this morning
and Is minutes later had adjourned, there
being no business OF Importance 10 be
transacted.
Mr.. Freeman introduced an act to in
corporate the Continental Investment and
Security Company. 1t was referred to the
committee on corporations.
Senator Woods introduced q resolution
to appropriate $1,000 to enable the State
Board of Health to investigate the cause
and prevention of tuberculosis in man.
The matter was referred to the commit
tee on finance.
The report OF the annual election OF the
Bristol Train OF Artillery was received and
ordered placed on file.
The substitute bill for the incorporation
of tho Interstate Railway Company was
received from the House and referred to
the committee on corporations.
The Senate then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
FAUCET LEFT OPEN.
And the Stock OF D. c. Wood Was
Badly Damaged.
Water Leaked Through the Ceiling for
Hours as the Result of Carclessness.

The building ana stock OF ID. G. Wood,
at SOB Westminster street, was damaged
by water 10 the extent OF about $500 last
night as the result OF the carelessness on
the part OF one OF the upstairs
tenants who left faucet open.
The water was discovered coming down
through the cellar OF Mr.. Woods store
by a citizen, who notified officer Feeney,
who in turn notified MI. Wood. IL was
found that the faucet that had been left
open was one of the latest improved
spring pattern, and had been kept open
by inserting a block OF wood under the
sprinR. In the set bowl were a number Of
towels, which had shut of the overflow.
The water had been running from about
o'clock in the afternoon, and saS hen
discovered the ceiling and walls
were thoroughly saturated and in many
Places the plastering had fellen TO the floor.
The same state OF affairs was found in
the work rooms OF Mr.. Wood in the second
floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Inquest on Grlnin's Death.

The inquest on the death OF James
Griffin, who was killed by.s falling bucket
at the wharf OF the Pomroy Coal Com.
pany, March II, was begun by Coroner
ner Lincoln yesterday. Griffin was
working in the hold OF a
the accident. Peter Creegan, stevedore
at the wharf, testified to the manner Of
unloading these barges. lie was unable
TO see anything wrong with the bucket,
rope or block. He did not see the acci-
dent.
Thomas Arnold, an engineer, examined
the apparatus and saw nothing out Of the
way.
Michael Seery, q laborer, has charge OF
the hopper. Everything looked all right
to him.
William A. McGIll was In charge OF the
hosting engine at the time, but had no
theory to account for the accident.
The opinion o. the witnesses was that a
sudden jerk might cause the bucket to
spring out OF the hook.
G,,hoor,no for Tnu NuruIN Nuxva
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Union for Practical proprsss.

The meeting of the Union for Practical
Progress, lost evening, was unusually in
teresting. Mrs. Putnam, Miss Helen NJ.
Q. Kendrick and the president, Mrs.
Spencer. discussed the public schools and
practically the recent views OF George j.
West, expressed at the previous meeting.
Section 3, of the union, will hold its
regular meeting in room Q, Y. M. @. A.
building tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. +. ID. McGuinness was to have spoken
at this meeting on "The Needs of Provi-
dence," but owing to other important
engagements preventing his attending
this meeting, his lecture has been
postponed for two weeks. There will be
a general discussion of municipal ques-
tions at the meeting tomorrow evening.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
SUNK At POLLOCK'S RIP.
Barge Oneonta Went Down in a Col
Iision With Schooner.

CHATHAM, Mass, April 1.-The coal
barge Oneonta OF the Delaware d Hud-
son Line was sunk to the westward Of
Pollock's Rip this morning by
collision with the schooner Isaac
II. Tillyer and Captain Warren lie
Fevre of the Oneonta was drowned. The
crew got aboard the schooner and es.
capped.
The Oneonta, In company with the
barges Alice and Binghampton, in tow Of
the tug Dudley, Bray, left Weehawken,
laden with coal, yesterday,
for Boston. The barges were
separated from each other in the tow
and the Oneonta was the last boat.
In consequences, her disappearance
was not known until tho
schooner Isaac n. Tillyer sailed
alongside with the crew of the Oneonta.
The Oneonta was loaded with 1000 tons OF
coal, consigned to Boston parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
RECED|NC.
Swollen Rivers Have Caused
Much Damage.

EAsToN, Pa, April 1.-THE danger
from the high water at this place has
passed. The Delaware River this morn
ing had receded eight feet since
yesterday, and the Lehigh and
Bushkiu rivers, which had over
flowed their banks, are also
receding rapidly. The trolley system is
again in operation in all parts of the
city, except to Glendon and Oden-
welder, where the road bed has
been badly washed. The Edi-
son light and power station, which
has been flooded for two days, will be In
operation tonight in South Eastman and
Phillipsburg.
At Bordentown.
BoRDENrowN, N. j., April 1.-THE
food has fallen 18 inches since yesterday,
but the railroad traffic between here
and Trenton Is still at a
standstill, except by way of
Jamesburg, Pa, and New York. Passen-
gers are being driven to Trenton in hacks
and private cohveyances in order to reach
their destinations.
The Mills Closed.
NASHUA, N. H., April flowing to the
high water in the Merrimac River the
breakwater near the jackson Mills rose
IL feet today, necessitating the closing OF
the mills. Nine hundred employees are
idle in consequence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Williamson Is Dead.

PAwTUoKEr, April 1I.-Edward william
son, s. years old. who dropped a lighted
match in his bed while trying to light n
lamp, scvera, days ago, and was burned
while extinguishing the flames, died this
morning. lie was well-known eitizep,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Easter Harbinyers.

IL Is not necessary TO warn pedestrians
on Westminster aud Weybosset steeets OF
the near approach Of Easter, for the store
windows give evidence OF joyous awaken
ing into new life with their floral decors-
tions aud displays of attractive spring
and summer fabrics aud Easter novelf les.
The " hot cross buns" plscards are not
among the least OF these "signs OF the
times" and appear simultaneously with
crowned English Derbys now all the rsge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
The OLDEST PENSlONER.

SANDWICH, Mass, April 1.-The oldest
pensioner in the State, Mrs. Nancy
Smith, diea today from the effects of
fall last week by which her
hip was broken. In Juue
she would have reached her Tooth birth
day. Her father served through the rev.
olutionary war, and her husb band was in
the war Of 1912. Three daughters and
one son survive her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
POLICE DIFFICULTIES.

Two Forces Still at Loggerheads I'm
Portsmouth-will Go TO Court.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., April 11.-Judge
Does refusal to grant the injunction re-
straining the police commissioners from
assuming charge OF the police department
has given the officers OF the new force
much encouragement.
ii. w. Emery, counsel for the commits
sioners, went to Exeter, this morning, to
petition the court TO grant injunction to
restrain the old force, and to turn over
the city police headquarters TO the com
missioners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
MILLS CLOSED TO STRIKERS.

LOWELL, MASS, April 1.-THE Sterling
Mills, employing $50 hands, is entirely
closed today owing to a strike of 75 spin
ners, who demanded the restoration
OF the 10 per cent. cut in wages, and per
cent. additional. On Tuesday the wesvers
struck for the same reason. Agent Holden
OF the Sterling Mills said today that he
could not tell when the mill would re-
ANNA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
INCOME TAX.

busy enough today, not getting time to
20 TO lunch, even. Over 300 returns were
made, mostly taxable. The hrst official
notice was received from Washington
this noon, ordering the collectors TO hold
all blanks. sent In previous to supreme
Court decision, for further orders. No
instructions are given Segsrding the d.
cisioH.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
City Directory 1905.

Any one having information for the City
Directory. later than that already given to
canvassers, win please forward s1fne as early
AS possible To the publishers.
SAMSON, MURDOCH & co.
81 North Main Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
WILDE BACK In JAIL.

LONDON, April 11.--Atter the police had
presented evidence concerning the arrests
in the trial today, Oscar Wilde and Tay-
lor were remanded for week, bail being
refused
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Dedicated Their BuIlding.

At Arnold's Mills this afternoon, the
members of Cumberland Grange, No. 2,
dedicated their new hall. Among the
guests present at the dedicatory exercises
were Governor Brown snd Secretary OF
state Bennett.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Policemen and Eiremcn.

ALBANY, N. Y, April H. The Assem-
bly, has passed Senator o'sullivan's bill
permitting policemen and firemen to ride
free on street car roads and the free use Of
telephones.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11

synopsis-Fair weather prevails in all dis
tricts, clear skies east of the Mississippi
river, some cloudiness In the upper valleys
A small disturbance in the West has caused
moderate precipitation ia the Dakota and
Minnesota since the asst. IL Is CEN
trail this morning in Nebraska.
but Is OF very slight energy
thus far. Much lower temperatures
cover the Middle states and the Northeast
with the mornings readings generally below
freezing. Seasonable temperatures occupy
the greater part Of the western regions.
The coolest reported is IA az Quebec the
coolest in the u. =. ls, at Northheld. VT. The
skies are clear In the Eastern States with
brisk westerly winds on the coast.
WASHINGTON, April 1l.-For Eastern New
York, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and Con-
necticut-Fair Friday; showers on the south
ern coast Saturday; warmer; winds shifting to
easterly, Maine and New Hampshre-Fair;
warmer Friday. variable winds. Vermont
Fair; warmer: variable winds, shifting to east
erly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
Vacation for a Thousand.

LOWELL, Mass, April 1.-THE Merri-
mac Mills, employing 1000 hands, is shut
down today owing to an explosion OF
steam pipe i'm factory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11

One case OF scarlet fever on Branch ave-
nue., and one case on Seabury street were
reported TO the superintendent OF health
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-11
DEATH NOTICES.

Cooke. Horace Wood O'Hanlon, Edward
Dedrck, Albert C., Jr Robbins. Mary Ella
Hall, Abbic B Walsh. William
Kelly. William
CooKE-In this city, April Z. Horace Wood
Cooke, aged 90 years, months and 81
days.
DEDRICK-In Fall River. April TO- Albert
Clinton, Jr., son Of DR.. A. c. and Mary l..
Dedrick.
HALL-In Boston. April 10. Abbie B., widow
of Pardon Hall, aged 9s years and Z
months.
KELLY-ln this city, April To- William Kelly,
in his nth year.
O'HANLoN-In this city. April 10, Edward
O'Hanlon, aged % years.
RoBBINS-In Saylesville, April 10. Mary
Ella, eldest daughter OF Alvin G.. and
Mary !. w. Robbins.
WALSH-In Auburn. April Q, William L.
Walsh, in the GEL year of his age.
Good Friday.
Althans' Hot Cross Buns are tho the best.
Send in your orders early to avoid the rush.
Ask your grocer for them.
2l3 Brook street.
l6s North Main street
9l3 and 1893 Westminster street
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-02-23
Costumes at a State Funeral.

There is one thing that should be
changed before another funeral is held
In the senate if it is desired to make the
ceremonies dignified and impressive.
This is the costuming of those senators
and congressman who are chosen to act
as honorary pallbearers and escort the
body to the home Of the dead senator.
This was well illustrated by the funeral
Of Senator Kenna, On the front row sat
the president and his cabinet, all dressed
in black, with black neckties and black
gloves. In the next row sat the men,
bers of the supreme court in their awk-
ward and glistening gowns of black silk
while behind the judges were the foreign
ministers, al in black.
Just across the aisle in the seats of hon
or and prominence Vat the senator's and
congressman who had been selected tic
act as pallhearers and to represent con,
gross on the funeral train. Senator Faux
ner, at the head of the line, was resplen-
dent with necktie Of brilliant red spots,
while next to him the light blue trousers
and colored tie of Senator Blackburn
Were very conspicuous. Congressman
Bingham Of Pennsylvania, 10y common
acceptance the best dressed man in the
house, had on large white silk necktie
while Congressman Cultivate of Ohio
wore neckwear Of glistening blue. Con
gresham Wilson of West Virginia wore
light trousers and u many colored tie,
and other pallbearers We're guilty of the
same violation Of the canon of good taste.
Then, too, the government should pro-
cure new lot Of mourning sashes, Half
of them are disfgured with marks Of
age and present an appearance more
striking than appropriate. Cor. Boston
Advertiser,