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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
NORTH END NEWS.
Two Largely Attended Dancing Par
ties Held Last Evening.
The NEWS BUREAU,
NORTH END. AIS BRANCH AvENuR
Telephone y0l.l.

La Sale Council, X. of G., has estab-
lishsd for itself a reputation that would
do credit to an organization whose year
is numbered by a much higher figure. So
the announcement of a social event unde
Its auspices drew a very large number OF
p!easure-seekers to North Star Hall last
evening, notwithstanding the severe
weather. Those who had trusted to the
council for a happy evening were not
disappointed, for nothing was left un-
lone by the careful gentlemen on the
different committees to ensure a good
time and their efforts were remarkably
successful. A number of guests were in
attendance from other councils of the
order in this vicinity.
The grand march was led by floor di-
rector Sir knight James Il. Canning and
Miss Katie Canning and assistant floor d.
rector John +. Hennessey and Miss Ma
mic Shea were the second couple and they
were followed by 200 or more ladies and
gentlemen.
The Amphion Orchestra furnished good
music for dancing. AT intermisson a sup
per combining good service ano a SUIT
~stantial menu was served.
The aid TO the hoor directors were w,
Ill. Carroll, 4. j. flynn, A. Shields, NJ. +.
keenan,, W. Condry, M; $. McGinty, M.
Costine, r. j.. Carney, L. Cronin, j. Il.
Dulan, W.. j. Cain, A. j. Holmes. The
reception committee consisted of I. A..
Crawford, chairman; O. j. Mccormick,
T.. j. Mcconnell, +. keenan,, X. Brett,
b. Slater, j. Flynn, w. Mcclure, III. Nc
Shane, j.. A. Murphy, Il. +. hlolloy i. j.
Mccarthy, II. j. McOsker.
The Bon Ton Club, a recently orga-
nized association OF young men whose
object is the holding OF pleasant enter
tainments, maze its first bid for popular
favor with a ball I'm What Cheer hail last
evening. The friends OF the new asso-
citation agree that the gentlemen In charge
OF its affairs can give a very enjoyable
dance, tor they decided last evenings
affair TO be one OF the merriest times held
in that pretty hall the present season.
The music for dancing was Furnished by
the Amphion orchestra and the gentle
men in charge of the fioor were untiring
in their efforts TO impress the fair dancers
with their ability In that direction, that
no one missed getting all the pleasure
hat IL was possible TO crowd into an
evening. There were % dances on the
order. all OF which were arranged In a
manner that gave satisfaction to the
ladies and gentlemen in attendance.
The grand march was led by loo DE-
rectos John II. Conley and Mss Len
Fitzpatrick. The assistant hoor director
was Arthur $. Lewis and the aids were
Francis l.. Dolye. William j. Butler,
Francis &. Black, John j. Flynn, Peter
j.. Early.
The officers OF the club are Edward L.
Fitzpatrick, president; Patrick j.. Cum
ningham, secretary, and treasurer.
TIE closing lecture in the course given
nj the Asbury M. f.. Church by George
A. Li;tlefeld, Esq, will be given on the
10Th inst.
There has been a decided boom in win
dow drsperies for a certain class OF stores
during the past couple OF weeks.
IL was the calm after the storm at the
Second Station last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
TRANSFER

We are panied to observe that.the Goo
Goo Councilmen are not a bit united on
what was supposed to be the leading is
sue of the campaign by which the people
were befooled into electing them last fall,
namely that of securing general transfer
tickets on the trolley lines in the city Of
Providence.
The Hon. GEORGE j. WEST, who was a
veteran in reform in the days when the
Hon. RATHBoNE GARDNER was a wicked
monopolist has his views and Mr.. GARD
NER has his'n. Mr. VESTS views pre-
vailed In the Council last evening, al
though Mr.. GARDENERS views prevailed
in the election last fall. Both gentlemen
are appointed on the committee to look
into the matter aud 1t is to be presumed
that they viii settle their differences be-
fore tackling any ~supposable differences
that may be presumed to exist between
the municipal corporation and the troll
ley corporation.
Meanwhile, the Union Railroad Com
pany is extending its service, furnishing
longer rides for the price, aiding new
and improved rolling stock and in other
ways, anticipating the demands of the
people and giving the best service ut the
lowest price to be found on any urban
and suburban railroad system in the
United States, in every respect carrying
out its agreement with the city and
giving excellent service to the people who
ray the fares.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

resolution relative to legislation concern
ing highways and recommended Its IN
definite postponement- 30 voted.
Mr.. Miner presented the report of the
committee on ordinances upon tho petit
ton OF the Union for Practical Progress
for an amendment to the city charter pro-
viding that the members of the Board OF
Aldermen shall be elected at large upon a
general ticket. The petitioners were given
leave to withdraw.
Mr.. West presented the report of the
committee on ordinances upon the petit
tion OF the New England Printing Co.,
To use certain poles and wires, for tele-
graph and telephone purposes; and also
upon an ordinance granting permission
TO said company TO use poles and wires
for teleg raph purposes; and also upon a
resolution to take possession OF certain
poles and wires.
Ii was recommended in this report that
the petitioners be given leave 10 withdraw
and il was accompanied by a resolu-
tion that the city take possession OF the
poles and wires inasmuch as they have
been abandoned. The report was received
and the resolution was passed. MI. Tan
ner of the same committee gave notice
tina he should move to reconsider at the
next session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

There is no question that the Pawtuxet
water ought to be filtered.
There is no question that both the So
called natural and the mechanical system
OF filtration are efficient to secure to the
people a pure water.
Despite all the criticism OF the natural
system of filtration that 1t ''ciogs up"
and of the bugaboo OF alum in the me-
chanical system, We take it there is ample
proof that by both natural and mechani-
cal methods it is possible TO reduce the
bacteria in the Pawtuxet water to the
harmless point and TO furnish that water
free from anything possible of injury
to health.
Assuming this, the problem OF sole
importance in the establishing OF a filter
plant is that Of first cost and economy OF
working. Here authorities may we'll differ
perhaps, although the weight OF evidences
seems to be in favor of the mechanical
system both as to first cost and cost OF
maintenance
The city of Providence has at its COM
mand, as we understand, to take up at
any time a proposition TO build an ade-
quate mechanical filtration plant for
S2s1, GOO. The city engineer states that he
can build a natural hltration plant for
something less than thst-s21o, 900, we be-
lieve the figure is. There is no ques-
ton that the mechanical plant can be
built for the price named and a contract
will be made to secure il. There seems
to be a very grave question as to the pos
sibillty of establishing a natural system at
the city engineers figure hat will do the
work required without calling for still
furt~hsrDexpeuse.
To find out about this is the business
OF the COMMITTEES IN city engineers de-
partment, AID OF the city government,
before one dollar is appropriated for any
filtration work. And i'm dealing with
the city engineers department it appears
TO be just as well not to rely too much on
| estimates made in advance. The city
| wants no more such bothersome Jobs as
the Fruit Hill reservoir repairs or this
later Red Bridge business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
ODD OUERI IN LAW.

The right of federal detectives to employ
decoy letters to trap persons who misuse
the mails has been sustained by the su-
preme Court OF the United States. To the
layman in law there would seem to be no
question as to this right, but it was con
tested in the defense of a letter carrier
who was thus traced and caught, and it
is now established by the highest court,
that the end ~justiies the means and
that by a detective the use OF the mails
for defrauding in order to track another
kind of %defrauding is all right. The case
reminds us OF that OF the New York fire.
man who, while driving to a fire, was
thrown and badly hurt because of COLI
sion between the apparatus and a truck
standing in the ~thoroughfare. The fire.
man secured damages from the city on
the ground that il was the duty Of the
municipal corporation to keep the high
ways clear of obstruction, but the higher
court reversed this decision because the
fireman was at the time of the accident
engaged in breaking a city ordinance by
driving at a speed greater than seven
miles an hourl
The law frequently seems 10 offer such
odd problems as hat of the question as
to the right OF the use of the mails and
the other OF the fireman whose perform
ance of duty violated a city ordinance.
We have no doubt our lawyer friends
could ill a cook with such seemingly
queer problems. Those that strike the
ordinary citizen as especially odd are OF
the kind where the right of the law Off
GERS themselves are called in question TO
use methods which are popularity supposed
to be justified by long practice. In this
connection another queer charge has
been heard in Jersey City, where a motor
man whose car ran down a wagon with q
man in it, was arraigned on a charge of
"assault with a trolley car" The court
decided that no such assault was possible,
since the intention of hitting a man with
a trolley car was inconcei,a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

TODAY Is shrove Tuesday and tomor.
row Lent begins. In this connection II
occurs to us that a good many folk who
are not Roman Catholics, or members OF
any church, for that matter, may find It
to their advantage to observe the Ien,cn
regulations Promulgated by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop IN the interests Of the flesh. They
offer a famous diet for the alienation Of
the horrors Of dyspepsia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

If the superintendent OF the census
wants to make an enumeration OF the
kitchen barroom keepers, the nuisance
crowd, and all the parasites of the liquor
trade, he should ettend the license COM
mission investigation tonight where they
will all be gathered to applaud Alderman
FULLER's monkey business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

CAN it be possible, with municipal
bankruptcy staring Goo-Gooism in the
face, that the Goo-Goo city government
ropos to indulge in any such extrav-
agance as building a Casino ut Roger
Williams Park? We rely upon Alderman
NICHOLS to make his bed In the Corliss
safe within the treasury vaults in this
enc rgency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
TUESDAY FEBRUARY IS, 1896.

E The insurance jingoes appear to have
made an impression on Germany. The
government win reopen the question Of
regulations to control American insur-
ance business in the empire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
Infantry Exhibition.

At 8 o'clock this evening the First Light
Infantry Regiment will give % their nu-
merous friends n military exhibition IN
Infantry hall, which will be followed by
a dance. The exhibition consists OF ex-
tended order drill by Company Is, setting
up exercises by Company A, bsyonet ox'
exercises by company u and guard duty
by Company e..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
DR.. J. +. Moves Dead.

DR.. James T.. Noyes, the eye and cor
specialist, died Sunday AZ the advanced
age OF so years. lie was born near King
ston and studied medicine at Watervillp,
Me-, Harvard College and the jefferson
Medical College, Philadelphia. lie prac-
ticed i'm Detroit, where he became very
prominent I'm various societies. A free
bed was established by him st the Rhode
Islam HorpitaL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

How much longer will the government
OF this great Republic continue TO ac-
knowledge the claim OF Spain that there
Is no war in Cuba2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

The temperature is likewise very low
between Councilman GARDNER and Coun-
Gilman WEST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
METHODS WERE FAULTY.

Mr.. Tanner presented the report of the
Joint special committee appointed TO in
vestigate the management OF the office
OF sealer of weights and measures, with
an accompanying resolution directing the
committee on ordinances 10 prepare an
ordinance regulating the office OF sealer
of weights and measures and superintend-
ent of street signs and numbers.
The report stated that inc present sys-
TEN of the office business is faulty and
recommended that hereafter the incum-
bent receive a salary of 1920 with $500 for a
deputy, TO include all EXPENSES. MIR.
Tanner was asked what the receipts of the
Office are, and he replied that the gross
annual receipts amount to about 5000, OF
which the sealer receives about S11C0.
The report was received aud the resolu-
tion referred to the committee on ordin-
ances.
President Kendrick presented the re-
port OF the park commissioners upon a
resolution in relation to the construction
of a new casino building for Roger Will
lam. Park; and also upon a resolution
directing the Union Railroad Company to
remove What Cheer Cottage from Roger
Williams Park. The first resolution was
referred to the finance committee and the
second was laid on the table.
In concurrence with the Board Of Alder
men the Council passed the resolution es-
tablishing the Union avenue and the
CORTLAND street, Greeley street, HendriclS
street and Ruggles street primary schools.
The petitions OF John Flynn and Will
lam Rexford and others for remission OF
taxes were referred TO the committee on
claims.
A communication from the city auditor
relative TO the contingent account was re-
ferred TO the finance committee.
A petition OF the N~arragansett Electric
Lighting Company for poles ON Cromwell
street was referred to the commissioned
Of public works.
A communication from the board OF
! registration was read by title and referred
To the Board OF Aldermen.
Mr.. Grinnell introduced n resolution
instructing the committee on education
TO report on the number OF teachers em-
ployed i'm the public schools and the
number OF out Of own pupils who attend
without paying tuition.
Mr.. Tanner presented a bill for an ordi-
nance TO amend chapter 66l relative to
plumbing; referred 10 the committee on
ordinances.
Mr.. Moore presented q resolution TO add
sT5 to the appropriation for Memorial
Day; referred TO the nan committee.
The Council adjourned for two weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

To Judge by the feeling OF the atmos-
phere bereabouts, Explorer NANsEN has
not only discovered the North Pole but is
bringing it along with him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

SO long as the Council postpones mat
tiers to the "next meeting" no harm is
done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

Felix Gnlhoully OF 70 Borden street r.
ported to Captain Costiue that q new suit
OF clothes was stolen from his oom last
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

CIVILIZATION proceeds in Alaska. The
Bank Of juneau has just failed with liza
bilities Of si5,ooo and assets nothing at
I'll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
HIGH WATER MARK CIR
cULATiON, &c, $50.
News Readers

will confer a favor upon the publishers n
they will send Information TO this Office
OF any news stand or railway train where
. Providence paper should be on sale and
NHE NEWS 10 not offered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

4 CHARMING LOCATION FOR SUMMER HOMES. Good BOATING, BATHING
AND FISHING. DELIGHTFUL DRIVES AND THE puREsr or AIR AID SPRING
WATER. ON THE PROPERTY STANDS THE MOST SUPERB SUMMER hoTEi ON
RARRaeANsErT BAY. ~
Trains leave Providence for Oakland Beach at $685. $3.50 a. nj 121o 1o $3.50
Ass $50, SIS, nno Returning, lsave Oakland Beach a. $685. 7ul, 1865, s1, losa
l2D 3&5, 6;3s SOS p M
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

East Providence, r.. T., Jan -, iess.
In accordance with The provisions OF
Chapter 1907 OF the Public Laws Of Rhode
Islsnd, and a. . dealer IN cream, isppena
hereto q description OF the d~esigustion Of
ownership used by me 1pon my cream Isrs
81 follows, viz;
CONNECTICUT CREAM REGISTERED 10
blown on front OF each glass lar.
SAMUEL =. DAZZLING.
,if-st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
WILL TRY AGAIN
Another Committee on
Transfer Tickets.
Was Appointed in Common
Council Last Night.
End of the City Sealer Investiga-
tiOn--It Results in a %Reprimand.

There were several opportunities for
wordy war at the Council last night, but
only n was accepted, the question Of
transfer tickets, and that was disposed OF
for the time being by the appointment OF
a special committee to attend TO the mat
ter. Other matters were got rid of more
easily by reference or tabling and there
was a rapidity about the transactions that
would have put the Aldermsnic sessions
Of last year In the shade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18
Is it cold enough for your

nm regency
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-18

sir Rathbone Gardner presented the
fcport of the committee on ordinances
recommending the resolution providing
fer the appointment Of a commission TO
draft a new city charter, and recon-
mended its passage with an amendment
providing that the commission incur no
expense without the consent Of the Coun
eli. The resolution was passed. IL pro-
yides for a Commission 10 consist of the
Mayor. two Aldermen, and two Common
Connciimen. President Kendrick APP
pointed Messrs. R%atbbono Gardner and
sisson ON the part OF the Common Coun-
ell.
Mr.. Gardner also presented the report
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-17
AMATEUR BALL NOTES

The Nonpariels Of Pricoburg defeated
the Green Ridge Stars IN n loosely played
game by the score of II 10 Z. The features
of the game was the pitching of Moses,
of the NOnpariels. having fourteen strike
outs to his credit. The Nonpariels Of
Priceburg challenge the Green Ridge Stars
to a game of ball on the Priceburg grounds
Sept. 20. for a purse of $40 n. side. Game TO
commence at 30 o'clock. j. II. Weland,
manager.
The Bittenbender and Eureka Base Ball
teams have finally agreed to play at the
Base Ball park Saturday for $50 n side.
Much rlvalSy exists between the two
teams. They are made up OF some OF the
best amateur players in the county. An
admission fee of 10 cents will he charged
to dafray expenses of the park. Ladies
will be admitted free.
The game between the TTarmonies II
Scranton and the Browns of Olyphant, ut
Olyphant, yesterday broke up in a wran-
gle in the eighth inning with the Browns
at the bat. Cawley pitched for the Iiar-
monies and was hit quite freely. Clcary
handled The sphere for the Browns. The
score was To 1 in favor of the Harmonics
when the game ended.
The Starlights, of Throop. challenge thc
Hustlcrs OF Dunmore to a game on the
Starlights' grounds. Sunday. Answer in
The Tribune. VIII play Il return game
Jack Lapper, captain: Lew Evans. man
ager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-17


One-mile open fprofessionaO-First heat.
T.. &. Bald won; Arthur Gardner, ssc-
ond: l.. ~ Callahan. third. Time. 2.3i -.
Second heat, Tom Butler. won; Fred l-oSs-
head. second; T.. 5. Acker, third. Time,
80 SO. Third heat, Tom Cooper, won: Jay
Eaton, second: Otto Zeigler. third. Time.
2.si 2-5.y Final heat, T.. c.. Bald. won
Csl0M; Fred Longhead, second (s5W: Tom
Butler. third (s3e); l.. A. Callahan, fourth
Two-mile lap (amateur)-C. W. Krick.
won; ". G. Douglas, second; ]. B. Cor
ser and George Thorne, tie for third Time.
5.Ii
Half-mile state championships. W.
Krick, won in LOS 2-5.
Two-mile handicap professionally. II.
Williamson, won (SloW; G. w. Davis, see
ond $3.50: II. c. Clarke. third $3.50; George
Bowler, fourth (s2W. Time, 4.S6
G One-mile handicap (amateur)-Robert
Thorne. second G5 yards); C. W. Krick.
third tscratch): w. G.. Douglas, fourth
Qj yards). Time. I'll 3-5.
Otto Zeigler broke the paced half
mile state record. doing the distance in
IS fiat. H. II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-17
POSTAL CLERKS SALARIES.
Hill is Drafted to Make Possible q
sliding Increase.

Denver. colo, Sept 1G.-The national
assembly Of DuStoilicn clerks have
adopted II classified bin which makes
"a lateTiHl iiCreas" In all salaries. In
1irst-class offices the minimum is 5000.
incredsin Sl00 each year until maxi
mum of $1,000 is reached. Promotion
IT, salary of 81 400 can he effected with
In" recommendation of tn" postmaster
general.
In sccond-ciasS poStOnicCs the mini
mum is increased from $500 to $500, with
increasing 800 each year until maxi
mum of $1,000 is reached. This is an in
crease Of 5000 in the maximum salary.
The delegates express their entire sat
isfaction with the bill as amended. II
will be submitted 10 the department
and every effort will he made To secure
its passage in the next congress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-17
FOR THE STElNERT CUP.
First Three Gnmes will Begin in
Buffalo Tomorrow.

New York. Sept. 1G.--President Pow
ers, of the Eastern league of profess
sonal base ball clubs. stated to a re-
porter of the United Associated Presses
today that the games between the
Providence and Buffalo clubs for the
Steinert cup have been scheduled as fol-
lows:
At Ruffalo Sept. II, 10 and 20, and at
Providence Sept. 23. "a and &c. the loca-
ton for the seventh game, if necessary,
to be decided by lot. ITmpires Gaffney
and Swartwood have been selected to
nlIiciaIn nj the SerieS