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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-07
MAIL DELIVERY.
Better Carrier Service
Advocated.
The Matter Discussed by the
Board of Trade.
Petitions Will Be Sent to Rhode
Islanders in Congress.

At the monthly meeting of the Provi-
dence Board OF Trade today President
Pierce presented q communication from
Mr.. L. T.. Richmond relative to a SUBJ
ject in which the general public has a
very lively interest-the local mail de-
livery.
The communication which had been
approved by the executive council and re-
ferred 10 the board set forth that i'm the
business distri cts of this city there are
only from four TO five deliveries a day,
while in the presidential districts there
are but two and in some sections only
one. In localities which are not more
than a quarter Of mile away from the
postoffice mail is not delivered until be-
tween 10 and u O'Clock in the forenoon.
There are no parcel boxes which necessi-
tate either a trip down town TO the Office,
or the risk OF leaving a package on the
outside oil small box, and there are not
enough OF stamp agencies. The service is
less satisfactory than it was two years
ago, when both deliveries and collections
were more numerous and more prompt.
Boston has seven deliveries every day
in the business sections and four among
the dwellings, with a corresponding
frequency of collections, and Philadel-
phia also has a most excellent service.
On the other hand, the profts to the
Government OF the Providence post Office
are high and none in the country can
show a better balance sheet.
Ii is not the fault of the postmaster in
this city, for 1t is impossible that he
render better service without authority
from Washington to increase the force of
carriers.
The communication concluded with q
accommodation that ten additional
carriers be employed.
The recommendations and suggestions
were heartily endorsed by President
Pierce.
Mr.. Richmond then presented a reso-
luton, which Mas-passed- unanimously
upon motion of Mr.. j. II. Bugbee. 1t
read as follows:
Resolved, That a copy OF the petition
relating TO the letter carriers service in
Providence be sert TO each member of the
Congressional delegation from Rhode
Islano and that they be respectfully re-
quested TO urge the United States Post
Office Department TO grant TO this city
such additions to and improvements in
the letter and parcel delivery service as ere
suitable and expedisnt
Alter the announcement by the presi-
a.
occur tomorrow, the board adjourned.
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CRANSTON.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
Town Council yesterday highway COM
missioner Conley's report was read, adopt
ed and filed. The report is an itcmized
account of the years expenditures on
highways, and makes recommendations as
to the need of certain localities.
A petition was received from number
OF people in the Oaklawn district asking
that the Council take such steps as will
tend to have the electric car service ex-
tended to the Warwick line. 1t was mu-
tually agreed that a line OF electric cars
connecting Edgewood and KnightsvilIe
via Auburn would greatly benefit the
convenience OF the citizens and cause the
growth of the town to be more rapid.
Mr.. Edward =. Taft petitioned the
Councii TO heed the wishes of the Edge.
wood and Pawtuxet people by appointing
a new commission on the layout, widen
ing and extending of Aliens avenue.
Mr.. Taft represented a sentiment in
favor of an S0-foct avenue. NO definite
action was taken on the matter at this
meeting.
The Union Railway Company warned the
Council Of the dangerous condition of
the bridge on which Crsnston street
crosses the Pocssset river.
1t will be recalled that si0, 900 has been
appropriated to build an iron or stone
structure where the one in question
stands, bat the Council cannot order it's
construction until the new lines for
Cranston street are decided upon.
part OF Aliens avenue was accepted
and declared a public highway. Several
new street lights were ordered placed
Several citizens petitioned the Council
to lessen their assessments, but none was
lessened at this meeting.
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melodrama, OF considerable action, and
with its two strong scenes and intelligent
dialogue and interesting story, reason for
its popularity and success is apparent.
1t admits OF handsome stage setting and
in this respect as in others the large au-
dience in the Providence Opera House
last evening was perfectly satisfied. The
scene representing the valley Of the
Thames river was remarkably effective.
The Office building in London was ike
wise set in metropolitan fashion.
The play had o strong cast. Mr.. Her
man is the prince OF stage villains and
his playing is always artistic. lie will
bear the closest attention from the first
moment to tho last. lie never Ispses and
is always sn artist Mr.. Holt's imper-
sonation was likewise first class in every
particular. Mr.. Shine is an actor OF long
experience and his work was neary per-
feet. Miss Shannon and Miss Dairolles
played their parts in a capable manner.
Indeed the cast was excellent in all
essentials. "The Fatal Card" will be
played oil the week.
The sale OF seats for the Nethersole en-.
gagemeut will begin Thursday morning.
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covered "The Fatal Card" and the
pledge is kent for the young man is
liberated. This introduces the great
scene of the play. A bomb to explode
by clock work, in five minutes, is ticking
away on the table when the young man
Is liberated. Other characters concerned in
the final scene appear on the stage and the
young man seises the bomb. and throws
IL through large glass window. II ex-
plodes in a moment, tearing down the
whole side OF the building, which falls in
on the stage with great crash. The
chief of the bond robbers is killed and
The play comes to a natural conclusion.
This is an effective scene because the
stage mechanics work il to the top notch
OF stage art. There Is also another strong
scene. II is the murder of tho old man
for the bonds in his Office. This is repre-
sented in mastery Mariner by manager
Charles Frohmau's players
"The Fatal Card" is an out and out
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CITY HALL NOTES.

Yesterday 1900 water bills were paid
amounting to Si9,s55, and Tor the cores
ponding date last year only 1895 were
paid, amounting TO III, $50. So far this
year sS5, 500 has been received for $3.50
bills, while last year sS1, 4S2 was paid for
5631 bills in the same time.
Superintendent Phillip Y. Duriee of the
public buildings department got to work
yesterday afternoon and today has been
getting acquainted with the modus oper-
sndi. He found things very ship shape.
rhe committee on street signs and
numbers will meet at $50 +. m. today.
Alderman Mccarthy, chairman of the
committee on police was at headquarters
today. He received congratulations right
and left.
The city engineers department has
issued yearly summary OF neteorologi-
cal observations dating back TO 1851, or
for 15 years. 1t is interesting to notice
tbe snowfall during each winter. Ii was
as follows: 1881, 200 In; 1882 "a; 1883,
73: 1ss8, 44.5O; 1885, 27.25; 1886, 81. so;
1887, "a; 1888, $3.50; 1889, Il. rs; 1890. az;
1891, 1925; 1892, 4S; 1898, $3.50; 1894,
Il; 1895, 3O.75.
Captain Baker visited the hall this
morning. He SAYS his election was some
thing OF surprise.
Ex-superintendent OF pablo buildings
Mansfield who confidently expected re-
election and consequently made no prepa-
ration for the future, had the reputation
OF always being courteous, especially to
newspaper men.
Considerable comment is heard around
the building at the premature applics-
tion O. the head OF one OF the depart
ments for an increase Of salary for him.
self and clerk.
. Mayor McGuiuness and Secretary Dorney
received many congratulations this
morning. Among the clllors was ox-
Mayor Olney who turned over the key to
the building and the safe combination.
TIE public works department has very
few men at work now. Something is de-
ing on the cove land sewer and at the
Hore pumping station, wheIe the new
boilers are being set.
Dr. Chaplin has recovered from his
severe cold.
Alderman Darcy thinks the new mem
hers of the Board have considerable to
learn.
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IL the histrionic and athletic avenues OF
fame that he always groves a orawing
card. The piece of course describes a
part Of the metropolis that, though 1t
has been long famous, IL, through the
re7listic scenes that Mr.. Brodie surround
himself with, brought more closely to
the view OF the dweller IN places where
life, according to the views OF msny, is
not so varied or so swift moving as in
the place made the object OF the dramatic
and scenic art lists handiwork.
The character which Mr.. Brodle enacts
Is one that he is so familiar with that it's
portrayed has now become second
nature to him and there IL abundant
room In IL Tor tho display OF all those
qualities which make him one of the best
known men OF the country. lie is
throug hout the center OF attraction, and
IL one has been 20 unknown ns not TO
number that individual among bis
scqusintances a visit to Kelth's this week
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BRISTOL.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Council was held on Monday.
Bills against the town were examined,
allowed and referred TO the auditor.
In the matter OF DIR. J. b. Greene's bill
for services rendered to Theodozie Duorte
the Council voted that DIR. Greene have
leave to withdraw his bill Mr.. Peter
Ripley appeared fefore the Council rela-
tive to an accident to his horse on Frank
lin street; it was referred to Councilman
Gibson for investigation. The clerk was
instructed to draw his order on the town
treasurer in the following sums in favor
OF the following persons for damages sus-
tanned to them by dogs: Peter Ryley, f1i;
Richard Corcoran, s5; William Loper, s11.
Mr.. George Pailthorpe, who was APP
pointed TO take the census Tor 1895, has
been obliged to resign the position on
account OF his business and Is 4. Munro
has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Tue petition of William A. Rawson 10
keep victusling restaurant on the east
side OF Thames street was granted provid-
ing satisfactory bonds are given. The
application OF the proprietor OF Brisio oil
Hotel TO transfer his liquor license to NJ.
V. Newton was granted. The following
petitions before Judge III. w. Church at
the probate court were heard and recorded.
executor Of the will OF Nancy Mason was
granted without bonds. The petition fo-
the appointment of Jane Nimmo, admin
istratrix on the estate of Andrew Nimmo,
was granted. Bonds, $1,000; sureties,
Jane ID. Nimmo; appraisers, Herbert 4.
Bennett, John Duthee and Allison MINI
mo- The petition for the appointment
OF William Williams, admin nistrator on the
estate OF Anne Perry, was continued. The
petition for the appointment OF John r.
Hicks as guardian over Jane Hicks, Of
full age, was continued.
Great alterations and repairs are being
made upon Thames street 10 the property
of John w. Eddy. a number of elm trees
have been removed which has much inn
proved the appearance of the property.
In the District Court Monday one civil
case was heard. George W. Budlong
sued Horace Shippee for wages due him,
amounting TO si5, earned by him on
Prudence. Judgment was given to the
plaintiff. An appeal was taken by the
defendants attorney for a jury trial.
Mr. George Moore. who has been suffer-
ing some time with swollen face, went
Monday afternoon TO tie Rhode Island
Hospital for treatment.
Mr.. George +. Thornton, who has been
employed by the Herreshoffs for mum
Der OF years, has severed his connection
and accepted a situation as foreman in a
machine shop with the Racine Boat
Manufacturing Company, at Racine, Wis.
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is q happy way to become acquainted
with the gentleman. 1t Is very mildly
suggested that IL the opportunity is not
| quickly made the best OF 1t may he too
late, for II the troubles a certain nation
are in at present should increase so rapidly
as they have done within the last few
months Mr.. Brodie says that the times
will be ripe for his assuming all the
duties and obligations OF Castle Brodie.
The latter is, as everyone knows, situated
on an island a few thousand miles TO the
northeast OF his own famous Bowery.
But there are many other things in the
amusing melodrama besides the star that
are very much worth seeing. There is an
\ excellent representation OF Brooklyn
bridge by night, pier scene and a fire
scene that are cleyerly gotten up and very
naturaL and the never to be forgotten
gem OF the Bowery. Brodie's own saloon.
Then, too, there Ia plot not oil lacking
in the strong points, the very strong
points, OF melodrama. The cast is one
that Is in every way satisfactory, and there
are some specialties that meet the hearth
est approval OF the audience.
There is clever bout between Thomas
Glenroy and Joseph l.. Keeie. William
Mitchell, in his portrayal OF a bum, is
good. He sings a lumber OF parodies on
more or less famous songs in an in irDita-
ble way, and he understands at least
few unique dancing steps. There are
number OF good choruses by members OF
the company, and Mr.. Brodie lends bis
voice TO the warbling of some acceptable
solos. Nor must the jump OF Mr.. BrodIe
| from Brooklyn bridge be forgotten, for ii
is indeed one OF the best things of the
| piece.
The efforts OF the company are very sue
cessful IN driving away everything but
fun, and the theatergoer who seeks few
hours hearty amusement any evening this
week or on Thursday and Saturday after
Moons should not fail to see Mr.. Brodie
and his aggregation Of amusement makers.
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NORTHEND NEWS
A Crank Gives Strange Prescriptions
and Also PrOphesies.

Wanskuck Is not place that is greatly
troubled with sensational persons. Life
there moves calmly and happily along
most OF the time, but at present there Is
an alleged doctor and prophet there who
has added new spirit and possibly new
dangers 10 the daily lie OF some resi-
dents. This stranger claims to be .
prophet and his prophcsies written some-
thing more than week ago predicted
dire things for the world. He is also an
alleged doctor and writes what he Gala
prescriptions. man who had bad
sore on one Of his legs was visited by the
crank, who gave him an order on a drug
gist iog oil of vitriol. Had it not been
for some careful questions asked by the
latter, il is more than probable, that the
deadly acid would have been applied as
directed and the patients foot eaten off.
II his knowledge of prophecy equals his
ability as a physician there is no immedi-
ate danger Of anything he threatens hap
pening.
The police of the Second station sup
pressed one disturbance last evening.
Mrs. Mary Smith died at her home, 73
Pleasant street, last evening, after brief
illness.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting of..North Star Lodge, ]. O. o. r.,
last evening. The installation OF officers
took place, after which there was q
collation. served.
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charge OF stealing. He went into the
house OF Mrs. Sarah Hunt, and told he's
that one OF her attic windows wss open.
Mrs. Hunt at once went up to shut the
window, which was not open. aud while
she was out OF the room the boy wcat
into the closet and stole IS conta A.
soon as the loss was discovered tho boy
was sent for. He returned Ave cents, sag
ing he had spent the rest. After severe
reprimand by the judge the boy was let
of with fine OF u and costs, which his
father paid.
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Westminster Theatef.

Miaco's City Club, very popular or
gapizntion with theater goers of this
city, is at the Westminster Theater for he
present week, and was greeted with two
large audiences yesterday. For rich cos
TUNES, hendsome scenery, and pretty
girls, this company is noted, and Mr..
Misco will have these at any cost. Every
thing this season is new, including the
songs and sketches, ,farces and burlesques.
The program opens with musical farce
entitled "The City Club in Gay Paree."
In this Miss Fanny Everett, assisted by
the comedians and a number of young
women, makes plenty OF fun for a few
moments. In the olo Thomas Nolan
sings number OF parodies. Fanny
Everett and Fred Bulla appear in an
amusing singing and aorobatic sketch !;
Harry Bryant and Carrie Fulton sing,
dance ard tell funny stories. Minnie
Bronson renders catchy songs and is a
high kicker. Paulo and Dika, n French
team, appear in peculiar but somew hat
lively turn, apa are'consdcred to be one
OF the drawing cards OF tho company.
The whole concludes with funny bur-
lesque entitled "Peeping Tom" and in
this Harry Bryant succeeds in making
everybody laugh. Miss Fanny Everett
and the rest Of the company take part in
this portion of the program. During the
evening several living pictures are pre-
senied, which -s#fPsss- anything of-the
kind ever given at this place OF amuse-
ment. The same program will be given
every afternoon and evening during the
..cck
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strong male impersonator, refined and at
the same time artistic. Miss Minnie Kis-
selle as Jennie Graham is sure to make
friends with her naturslness and vivacity
and Harry Barrymore and james McElroy
balance the male support finely.
During the play Miss Marie Ames sings
"Ben Eolt," sweetly aud for an encore
renders "The Sunshine of Paradise
Alley much 10 the delight OF the boys.
who are invited to join in the chorus.
Leader Links orchestra gives another
select program, the Salvation Army
patrol being very taking.
The performances begin at 2:15 and S
p. m., and on Saturday the school child
ren have reserved seats for dime.
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WELL DIGGERS ASSIGN.
Unfortunate Business Ventures Said to Be
the Cause.

DslLert L. Barker. dong business under
the style Of the ID. l.. Barker Artesian Well
Company, has assigned TO William r. Cady,
secretary Of the Builders and Traders Ex.
change. This IL peculiarly unfortunate as
signment. Mr.. Barker has been in tho bust
ness since 1850. and had the largest we'll bust.
ness in New England, and in fact more than
half OF it. His brother, ~herrod, was supcrin-
tendent and his son, Roy :. Barker, secretary
OF tho company, their interest being merely
nominal The company had plenty TO do. but
the peculiar and hazardous nature of the
business brought about serious losses. One
public Job in Alabama, taken upon anothor's
say-so, caused loss of $4,000. and a public
contract in Bridgewator resulted in Nature =
conspiring 90 cheat tho contractor. for an
unheard Of thing occurred. The wells robbed
each other. That is, nine wells were driven
100 feet through ledge, and although 1000 or
300 feet apart. they drew from the same
wntor supply ard. naturally. the now above
grouLd was diminished IN each instance.
Altogether Mr.. barker owes about 300. His
assets are peculiar. too. he has artesisn wcll
machinery which cost about $1,000, hut
which wofd be Of no value except 10 some
body in the same line, and there is not much
demand for u now, 10 ~ would have 20 go for
little. Mr.. Barker also has an i55acre farm
noar vanderblt's IN Ashovillo, n. e. IIo has
spent SJO,O improving it, and that will have
70 60.
Last December there was meeting OF Mr..
Barker's creditors, and they gave him an ok
tension OF Is months. hut ho could not pull
through. lie is honest. however. and will
give up everything he possesses.
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OLNEYvILLE.
Meeting of Atlantic Mill OPP
erativeS.
An Old Offender in Trouble Across
the State Line.
The News BUREAU, OINrYvirLr,
No Hartfnrd Avau a,

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No. Hartford Avenue.
At meeting Of the weavers of the Atlantic
Mills in Textile Union Hall last evening Vim.
J. welch was elected president; Melvena A.
Furey. secretary and Katie Farrell. treasurer.
IL was voted that the deegates from this sec
tion TO the district council OF ths Textile
Union urge the adoption OF measures to
secure legislation from the General Assembly
in the way of a law similar to one in Massa-
ohusetts. known a. a bill OF particulars law"
welcb, who was elected president. is the
same one who presided over the Atlantic Mill
strikers during the last strike.
At that time he was n resident of Paw.
tuuket. and he has no near connection with
olneyvIlle interests now, except that he is d
collector for tho local branch Of the Textile
UBion-that is his occupation.
The other business of the meeting was
private. rhe secret part OF the meeting was
q discussion over what was alleged to DO ex-
cessive ining at the Atlantic Mills.
Remarks were made by a number Of the
laborers and by Welch.
A committee TO investigate tho matter OF
fines was appointed to report at meeting to
be held later in the month.
CONVICTED IN CONSPICUOUS.
Edward Hopkins, who for many years con-
Quoted the Pike House on the Plain field road
in Johnston. but who was forced 10 leave the
town because of frequent raids by the Johns
ton officers, was last week convicted OF selling
liquor without a license in Central. in the
State Of Connecticut, where he removed to.
He was sentenced to pay fine OF slvo, and
committed to Jail for 20 days.
PROBATE COURT
In the Johnstoa Probate Court this morning
before Judge William II. King, the will Of
Charles b. sheard was admitted to probate.
The inventory of the estate of the late Ellen
r. Lawton was allowed.
George w. Harris Of Johnston died yoster-
day afternoon. He was the proprietor OF the
farm from which IL was claimed that the in
fected milk was brought that caused typhoid
fever in Providence.
Town Treasurer James Davis was unable to
be at his Office today on account Of sickness.
Town Sergeant Bolbrook is reported i'm
proving, but his physician will not allow him
to attend TO his duties yet.
Past Grand Harry Daw. ID. d., and board
of officers, visited Auburn last evening to in
stall the officers Of Park Hill Lodge, l. o. o. f.
The 4-year-old child of Patrick Crowley.
who was afflicted with diphtberia some weeks
ago. died this morning from kidney disease.
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L0thrOp's Opera House.

The same fendish temperature which
froze up the pumps and made the milk
mon late yesterday morning prevented
large audiences at Lothrop's Opera House
in the afternoon and evening. Those
who attended were well repsid, never
theless, with the accepta ole presentation.
by special request, OF the six-act melo-
drama entitled "rhe World" Miss
Edith Maj heads a good company and the
piece Is put on in excellent shape the
raft scene. the tacIling ship and the beau
tiful Italian river and moonlight scenery
being especially fine. Miss Mai is q
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PIiENIx.

The Columbian Whit Club will meet
with Clarence Spencer on Fairview
avenue Thursday evening.
The Guild OF -. Andrews Church
meets with Mrs. Bessie Potter, Maple
avenue, this evening.
Phenix Council No. 33, q. L. A. NJ,
meets in @. A. u. Hall this evening.
The NJ. T.. Church 10 observing its
annual week OF prayer.