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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
Decisions in District Court.

The following civil cases were heard by
Judge Sweetland today:
Peter L.. Dunlaney VS.. Olaf T.. Wabl-
berg. Decision for the plaintiff for
$40 90.
Charles A. Roscoe VS.. Western Union
Telegraph Company. Decision for the
plaintiff or s68. 10.
Shahin Shahinian VS.. Ahamet Hassan.
Decision for the defendant for costs.
Arthur O'Leary VS.. John Il. Smith.
Decision for plaintiff S1S. 10.
James G.. Golf VS.. Edwin q. Dean.
Decision for the plaintiff for 500. IL and
costs.
George w. Murray VS.. Harry Leighton.
Decision for the plaintiff for s103. SO and
costs.
Winch Bros. va. Thomas Kelley. De-
cislon for the plaintiff for S234. 81.
Harrison q. Work vs.. II. W. Hutchin-
son. decision Tor the plaintiff for posses
sion and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
> Just Back From Ireland.

Last June John McCsuley stole a small
sum Of money and a watch from his
roommate in Lawrence, Mass, aud then
came TO this city, where he remained a
few days, and then went to Ireland. lie
arrived In this city from that country last
Tuesday. He was located by detective
Resrdon, who, with officer McCaifery of
the Oakland street Station, went to the
home of Mrs. McCeuley, on Faith street,
at $3.50 this morning, and arrested the
young man.
He was locked TIP at the Central Station
and the police authorities OF Lawrence
were notified.
McCanley was taken 20 Lawrence this
afternoon by Police Inspector Libby of
that city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
FORMED A GUILD.
Saints Choir Members Dined In
Reunion.

-
Plates were laid for l21 past and pres
members of the All Saints Memorial
lurch choir at Tillinghast's last even
< and most of them were used. The
casion was the organization of the All
|ints' Memorial Church Choir Guild and
b scheme was i~nstigated by Orgsnist
pward III. Hagan, who is also choir
lister, and Assistant Choir Master G.. A.
..ghtingale. The invitations were sent
members OF the choir since May, 1889,
ben the gentlemen named assumed
|irge.
After dinner, officers were elected as
lows: President, Howard ri. Hagan;
be president, Charles III. Anthony; sec
airy and treasurer, Waldo T.. Davis;
nmittee OF arrangements for 1878 re-
hon, A.. "A. Vickere. Percy p. Wilcox,
A. Nightingale. A constitution and
laws were adopted and II was voted TO
Ike these occasions annual, occurring on
y Wednesday evening previous to Quin-
tlgesima sunday. IL was also arranged
have n sermon delivered i'm the church
4. this choir's benefit on the Sunday
ming succeeding the reunion. That
.t sunday evening sermon will be
ached ct 1880 O'Clock by Rev. a. NJ.
cock, assistant rector OF All Saints
birch.
there were several very interesting adj
sses after the business meeting. Pres
Int Hagan explained the purpose OF the
Sanization and thanked those present
the interest shown; the rector, Rev.
Daniel Henshaw, told about the for
ion of the first boy choir in II. An
WIS Church many years sgo,this being
second i'm New England, IL not i'm
country; Rev. MIR. Aucock spoke
citously OF the present choir and Mr..
~ rles n. Anthony, who was one of the
DIV choir boys, as we'll as n member un-
within a year OF the present choir, re-
nted some interesting experiences.
Ir. Nightingale served as ststistician
Al reported that all told since May, 1879,
Dc have been i40 members-45 men and
N oys whose voices have swelled the
idly choruses. Two OF these have died,
ar as known. At present there are 10
and % boys i'm the choir, end eight
are on trial awaiting admission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
Gilbert is Not Insane.

BOSTON, Feb. 13.-The comm ission of
experts in mental diseases, appointed by
Governor G~Ieenhalge TO examiue into the
the murderer of Alice Sterling, have made
their report, which is to Inc effect that
Gilbert is not insane. Counsel for the
murderer pe~titioned for a Communication
OF the death sentence, and the commits
sion was appointed to look into the mat
ter. Gilbert's sentence calls for xe.
cution February y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

Accident TO an Australian
Steamer.
CapSiZed in Stream Running
Like a Torrent.
Out Of Eighty Passengers About
Forty Were Saved.

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. ia
small steamer which was crossing the
Brisbane river with about eighty pas
sengsrs on board, was capsized today and
only 400 persons saved. The river has
been greatly swollen owing to recent
floods.
The capsized steamer was a ferry toat
named the Pearl. The current was ex-
ceedingly swift at the time OF the acct
dent, and the river banks and Victoria
bridge were endangered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
FOUND IN FALL RIVER.
Plumber Of a Thief Now Serving a Term in
Prison.

BosroN, Feb. 13.-Inspector Clearly of
headquarters returned from Fall River
today, bringing with him a gold bracelet,
valued at sl25, cameo pin with 81 dia-
monds, valued at $3.50, four gold rings
valued at $50 and a gold locket valued at
s40, part Of the stolen property for which
Joseph Lambert alias Dutchy Sullivan,
the notorious burglar, is now serving a
term OF imprisonment. The four gold
rings have been identified by Mrs. Georg-
iana Parsons of Beacon street, and the
gold loeket is claimed by DIR. e.. W. West
Of Beacon street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
Steamship Majesty Sunk
at Southampton.
City Of Paris Ran Into Her
While Docking.
No Lives Were LOst--DiverS Looking
the Paris Over.

SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. 13.-While the
American steamer Paris, Captain Wat
kins, from New York, Feb. 8, was dock
ing here this morning, she came in COLI
sion with the steamer Majesty, belonging
to the Isle of Wight. The Majesty was
sunk, but all the members of the crew
were saved. Divers have commenced an
inspection of the rudder of the Paris to
ascertain If it was damaged by the col
lision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
AMENDMENT DEFEATED.
American Product of Silver Will Not
Be Coined.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Ths amendment
to the bond bill to coin the American
yroduct of silver was defeated I'm the
House IL yeas to 1iS rays
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
YOUR SUMNER HALL.

A HALL in a summer home should he
"A next in its inviting appearance TO the
broad piazza, which Is in reality the
most important part of the house. If there
5 not room for pariOr and lar gehalI, CON-
bIne the two in one as the living room: il
will tc found much more enjoyable, Civ
ing greater sense OF spaCiouSnesS better
air, and lending itself readily to pictures
que effects in furnishing, says Demorest
The multitude OF small details, collections
Of Various sorts, rare hric-a- braC, choice
porcelains, &C, which have in recent
years turned town houses into museums,
should he studlously avoided; for not only
is it WEAKNESS for the flesh to take care
of these things, but it is actually a stram
upon the mind and eyes to be confronted
at every turn with multiplicity OF Oh
jects
Therefore wise restraint should be ex-
erCiSed in the selection of e'Srything of a
purely decorative character. Every piece
OF furniture should I've for use and comfort:
you want no stiff, spindle-legGed chairs,
which invite one only to perch lest they
fall beuca ia ones weight. nor stiff, uphDl-
stored chairs and tcte-a-teteS which pro-
claim their ceremoniouS purposes.
The great roOny hall should invite to rest
fu. ease, and there should he coucheS, III
vans and loungiRg chairs, with plenty OF
soft cushions wherever they can be placed
as Wei as low willow chairs by work and
tea tables.
e If there can be but one open crate n the
house, let it be, by all means in the hail,
where n CHEEKY fire on cool evenings arlI
mornings will be most enjoyed, and whence
the genial warmth will most easily per
wade the whole house and dispeI its damp
ness.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
THE BON
MARCHE,
3I4 & $40 9TH St.
Ny LADY'S SLEEVES.

G LEEYES, sleeves, never was there a
- wider range for the choice i'll sleeves
than now, ana do you know, sleeves
play far greater part in the becoming
ness OF q toilet than one would think.
For instance, a slim figure looks much
better " the full bishop sleeve or the big
puff to the elbow thaa in either the leg
o'-mnt'un or Empire, while round svelje
figure should eschew both OF these former
modes as tending To make them appear
heavy aud bulky, taking away from the
symmetrical lines OF the figure.
For tins latter class the Empire is favor
itc model and it is smart enough To make
everyone wish To wear it. IL consists of Il
wide, in mensely full puff at the shoulder,
dropping over the top OF the skin tight
sleeve, which susualy mass OF cross wise
wrinkles and made to extend over the
hands in long point.
4 pretty fashion Is To cover the entire
siSwer arm with lace, filled in over the
foundation to match the pouff. Another
charming model Of the Empire has flaring
pOuff Springing from fitted lower arm:
Il band OF embroidery Joins the puff to the
lower arm and gives a finished effect
The sectioned'' bishop sleeve is wonder
July chic aud is a fayorite style for THU
gowns Of all description. 1t is cut in four
portions, all OF which are Joined by bands
OF lace or openwork embroidery. A deep
band of shirring fits it closely over the
shoulder and again at the wrist, finished
by a frili-
This sleeve is especially SMART made up
Of sheer muslin over silk foundation, which
shows off the deiicacy Dr the lace in
sertions to advantage. The leg-o'mutton
sleeves. with many new embellishments are
seen A charming model has the fuilness OF
the lower arm caught into folds to fit
the arIc and held to above the elbow; a
nun her OF small buttons decorated.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
THE CHAFING DISH.

HE chatting dish is the upto-date house
wifc'S standby in summer With it
hcmayprepareinnumcI delicaCieS
without standing over the range or the gas
stove With good management she need
never &c 10 the kitchen to prepare the even
ing meal during the summer She NAV also
take the cha fling dish out on the piazza and
serve her friends who drop in for an aftpr-
noon with refreshing dclicaCies without
the slightest Inconvenience 10 herself IN
an emergency whole meal may be pre-
pared in this way.
Shad row prepared in I he chatting dish in
the following manner is delicious. SCali Il
pair OF firm. fresh shad roe, Put into the hot
water dish pint of hot water a gill Of vim
egar, one Glove, very small piece OF mace Z
small piece of lemon peel aud three whole
pepper cornS. Boil fifteen minutes. Have
three ounces of butter MA de into small balls
rolled into flour Put into the dish one OF : Re
butter halls and whisk il while n,eltiT with
spoon or fork. AddanothCr butter balIdnd
repeat the whisking process until all are
used Squeeze in gradually the juice of u
lem0p and add one-haIf tcaspoonfuI OF
chopped parsley.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08

ished al the foot with tabled shields but
toned to the skirt.
There seems to be new craze for cut
ting out these tab ends wherever 1t is pos
sible, and there are tabled basques, revei7
and collars on many of the ne W gowns. A
third gown, very old and striking in style,
Is OF white serge. The waist has corSlet
belt of the serge, with full short basque
embroidered in navy blue silk cord. A
scarf of black and white silk fills in the
front. and the Figaro jacket is of navy
blue faced cloth, with tabled epauletS on
either shoulder and a jabot of navy blue
and white chiffon down either side of the
front.
The approved yachting jacket is made
OF blue serge, double breasted and finished
with white braid and gilt buttons. Still
another yachting gown of the same blue
serge is effectively ornanieuted with an
ChorS embroidered in white aud blue, and
the collar, facngs, cuffs and vest are OF
white cloth. White pique and grass linen
are used for these accessories, and they are
easily made adjustable so they can be
Numbered.
Among the other gowns OF linen, pique
and towellug is one Of ecru duck which is
extremely stylish, made with a plain skirt
and coat worn over d full vest Of pale blue
silk trimmed with cross wise bands Of ecru
openwork embroidery The skirts of ell
these heavy cotton and linen gowns are
made without any lining. and five yards is
considered ample FITNESS at the bottom,
unless they have the broad box plat effect
IN front, which Some prefer.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
SMART GOWNS.

A VERY smart black and white striped
n silk gown is one in which the skirt
is finished round the hem by a
narrow band of black satin, caught at
intervals with turquoiseS and gold buttons.
The bodice is made of the same silk, with
box plaits, yelled in jabOts of creamy lace.
The vest is of accordion killed chiffon, and
the lace collar oruamented by the same
dainty trimming OF gold and turquoises.
y gray crepe de chine has its skirt edged
with three thy rows OF Va!enc;ennes, the
sleeves and bodice being of the same crepe
oruamented with deep cOrselet and revers
of pale blue silk covered with guipure, aud
q full! vest of cream crepe. bow of blue
ribbon and a dainty bunch OF violets form
a pleasing finish TO an eminently becom-
ing gown.
Another gown shows a plain cut skirt
OF pale blue satin, draped with embroiti-
cred ne:, the design being carried out in
silver and pearls. The bodice of the same
embroidered net is completed by waist
hand and shoulder straps of pale blue
violet
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
SOME BICYCLE TALK.

HOW TO take care of ones bicycle is n
thing every woman should know
Moro cycles are ruined by careless
treatment than by anything else. They
should hC kept IN perfectly cry pIace-nOJ
too hot on account OF The tires.
They should be cleaned every time one
cones in from a run-a proceeding whjrh
sounds rather dreadful, but y exceedingly
easy lit reality. V hen one EnOws how - 90
it. from seven to ten minutes gre all th0t
need ht allowed for putting every part n
spoticsS urder-brJShing the tires With cot
tao ha rd a brush, and wipias them, the
spokcs. and all the enameied parts WITH -
soft, dry buster.
The hubs may be reached With q IUr.-
handled brush. and good rub with seivy6
over the plating finishes the whole process.
Mud should always DC removed wet, not
allowed 10 dry on. Dry mad scratches sEe
cnaIne. wucnIt is rubbed off. and Sits mo
the bearings. which 10 soon ruins. water
should not be used, unless To mo:Sten a
spot of dry mud-it is apt % injuTc the nat
chine Tut the tires may occasionally he
wiped down with a wet ClOth-it is good
for thc rubber.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
A TERPSIChOREAN WRINKLE.

II HE very latest terrsichorean wrinkle
is the bike quadrille. The fad
started at the MichauX Club, and
now rack cyclists in all the large cities
are iuIpnting new figures for what prom
ises TO lie the popular diversion OF the
year. 1t takes an expert cyclist 20 20
tn rough the gyratons Of the Virginia
reel without tumbling. but there are many
who have attained proficiency i'll the riding
academies during the winter, where they
practiced to music daily. The bicycle
rec! is very pretty. and when the music
is PLAYED fast it becomes more exciting
than the ordinary reel Eight men and
eight women range themselves in two
lines along the hall. The two end couples
ride toward each other, and in the center
make . sharp turn toward the left, and
with their wheels at kair-Taisng angle,
circle round one another and ride back
to their places. While this is going On
the other couples stand alongside their
bicycles, ready 10 mount at moments
ro,ioc. The riding is done very rapidly,
and the sharp turns make the spectators
catch their breath. Each couple in turn
go through the figure until all have made
the dance
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
PLEASANT MUSICAL SERVICE
Program of Music and Prose at TIL,
Church of the Covenant.

Program of Music and Prose at the
Church of the Covenant.
The first OF the Sunday evening musical
services i'll the Church of the Covenant, at
Connecticut avenue and street North
west. during June, was held last evening.
specially prepared musical program was
rendered, and a lecture by DR. Halnline,
pastor Of the church.
The singing of that section OF the big
Christian EndeavOr choir belonging TO the
Church of the Covenant was one of the in
teresting parts of a delightful Sunday
evening service. The section Of the choir
belonging to the Church of the Covenant
contains about forty mixed voices, but
only about one half were present last night.
They sang two of the big chorus selections,
Nos 20 and IS, under the direction of
orgahist G. j Toof The music was ex-
celleGt
Mr. Bernard Ryan, basso, sang Chime
Forever. God of Love-" being the topic
which the pastor chose for his evenings
discourse. Mr.. T. Williams Pearman, the
precentor at the church, tenor, sang
Monde ssohn's Hear Ye, Israel" and
with Mr.. Ryan sang WeigaDds My Soul
on Ged Relies
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08

The headquarters held very interest
ing meeting in their room at Hotel La Fetra
on Wednesday evening, May 27 with the
president Miss Clara Stewart in the chair
Miss Stewart has been quite III and her
recovery and return to her wonted place
wasa matter of much congratulation among
her numerous friends. Mrs c. L. Emig.
secretary OF the Y branch. and Mrs PIatt
the District president, were also present
and assisted in the exercises OF the evening
The reports from the various superin-
tendents OF this vigorous Y indicated much
interest, and considerable work done
Some excellent plans were formed for
future work, especially in the literature
department COMMITTEES was appointed
with Miss Hattie Homer chairman. to ar
range for an entertainment to be given
IN the near future for the benefit of the
building fund
The District officers desire to remind the
local unions of the quarterly meeting
TO take place the latter part of June.
Unions are entitled to one delegate at large
and one from every ten members, and it
Is hoped that the full number Will be sent
from each union. Mrs. Welles is eXrected
to be present and make short address
and various other features Of interest will
ne added TO the program. Due notice of
the day and place of meeting Will be given
through the press. Unions are urged to
hasten the systematic collection Of dues
so that every member may be counted
as the reports at this meeting will show
between which unions will be the contest
for the prize banner 10 be awarded at the
October meeting.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
mrs. UHL RECEIVED
BY The EMPRESS
Wife of the American Ambassador
Showed Especial Courtesies.
Continued Exodus to the Resorts
Begins Ia Tell Upon the
Capitals Gatetics.

Berlin. June THE empress was eX-
cceJingly gra cious and friendly toward
Mrs. 81. wife of the United States am
b3ssador. upon the occasion OF that lady
first aLGirnce with her ma iesty ON May 30.
The kalserin conducted her conversation
in English, and in every way made Mrs.
L nj feel at ease. The empress Wore Il
pale rose aud PINK silk morning demi- train
dress, with bonnet to match.
Mrs TN Wore a dark heliotrOpe silk
dcml-train dress trimmed with cream lace.
a hclict rope chiffon and a bonnet OF
heliotrope.
ON Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Uhl gave their
first reception To the diplomatic corps at
their residence. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
CrowE Prince William and his next
younger brother, Prince Eitel- FIR ederiCk
who have been home during the whitsun-
tide holidays, returned TO PIeon on Thurs
day. where they Will res ume the If
studies III the college at that place. The
princes hade farewell to their mother, the
empress and their younger brothers and
sister at the VIII Park station, imp-tlE
ous!y kissing and embracing their mother
and af.cciionately taking leave OF the
younger members OF the impeTial family
Baron Won Heyking, the German anbas
sador t. China and his wife, sailed from
Hamburg for New York on June 4 on board
III" steamer Augusta. Victoria, en- route
for China.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
GIFTS FOR BRIDESMAIDS.

nNE very fashionable wedding gift for
" the bridegroom to make to the brides
maids is pendant watch in enamel.
of q hue to correspond with the tone of the
toiler. Bouquets are replaced by baskets
OF spring blossoms or unconventional
''posies'' hanging loose, composed of the
Oldest of ''old world flowers which hap
pen to he in season. PoSies of wailfowers
with old lace fichus over gowns of white
cambria. frilled at the edge OF the skirt,
gave some recent nuptials an air of great
distinction. The hats were of the wide
leghorn. poke shaped, and the bridesmaids
wore their waved hair parted TO either side
in 1890 style. Old lace mittenS were
chosen TO supersede gloves. but the fair
wearefs struck at the innovation.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
YOUR DAY AT HOME.

II HE institution of an ''at home" day
should be regarded in the light Of the
passing ola new law underthedynasty
of the Modes and PeTsians-once started it
must br observed. The individual who puts
a certain day on her cards, and then goes
out, regardless of possible callers, is not
only guilty of breach of social etiquette
but she is likely to see her social popularity
wane. II IN lat home" day exists. it must
stand before even the most tempting on
gagemcnts. Nothing but Illness, moumin e
or absence from home can excuse Il hostess
from not receiving on her at home" day.
If you desire to exchange your house for
lot or your lot for house, apply at The
Times Real Estate Bureau.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08

At grand temperance demonstration,
May "a. under the auspices of the Good
Templars OF Chicago, Miss Jessie A cker-
mann, round-thc- world missionary for the
W. c. T. U. and The Good Tcmplars. was
welcomed Chicago. Adore Sses were made
by several notables, and 200 juvenile
Temrlars sang. Miss Ackermann spoke
on The Tempe rance Question as Related
to Missionary Work"
On motion Of Colored delegate. Or.
Bowen. the colored evangelist. Amanda
Smith, was introduced to the NJ. +. Gen
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-08
DIED.

LCGENBEEL-OD June 3. at stanton.
Va. Dr. French LugenbeeI, of Langley.
Fairfax county, Va.
Funeral services at LewinsvilIe, June :,
at = m. Interment at oak Hill Cemetery.
West Washington. at L p. m
BURK-O Friday. June 5, 1896. at
SIS u. M, Margaret Wilson, beloved wife
OF James Burke, in the fifty second year
OF her age
Funeral on Monday, June 8. 1896. from
her late residence. I1S X street north
west solemn rCu''ten mass NJ ST a lOv>ir.S'
Church, at O'Clock Relatives and
friends are invited to attend