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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
NeighbOrh0Oi Notes.

Miss Ethel Aldrich Of Wood street has gone
to Pawtuxet to spend the summer.
Mrs Grace Wood Of Parade street has gone
20 New York for visit.
Mrs Charles Baldwin of Westminster street
has just arrived home from journey TO the
west
MIR. william Cook of Friendship street has
gone down the bay for the summer.
Mrs. Clara Whittemore Of Burnett street
has gone to Philadelphia to visit friends.
Librarian Page, of tie Boston Historical
Society, was in town yesterday.
Three new windows are being put in place
in 81. Marys church on Broadway. They are
fine specimens of stained glass and worth 500
each. On Sunday next confirmation will bo
given to the children now preparing, at the
s o'clock mass by Rt Rev. Bishop Harlsins.
The Olneyville Cadets fair will continue all
this week. Tonight there will be drill,
which promises TO DO the banner attraction OF
the fair
The Sheridan Dramatic Club is preparing for
the drama entitled "The Deacon" which trey
are To present on May p in the St. Theresa
school hail.
Mr.. Rufus Il. Griffith of Edgewood has re-
turned from his trip 20 Florida.
Mr.. Richard Lightfoot of Boston spent
Sunday in Fdgewood.
MIR George b. Arnold Of this city has re-
turned from his trip to New York.
The Misses Eddy entertained the Slade As
sombly Whist Club at their home on Broad
way Monday evening
Mrs. John Maine Of Johnston has returned
from a visit to Westerly.
Mr.. j. Frank Sunderland of this city left
for Hartford this morning.
Miss Jessie Kitch of Iowa is visiting at the
residence of her uncle, DR.. Cspron, on Wash
ington street
Mrs. william j. Brge OF this city is so
journing IN the west.
Mr., and Mrs william Arnold Of Edgowood
have returend from their trip To New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Of Benefit street
have gone TO their summer residence at Bar.
ringtou.
Miss Harriet Adams OF Benefit street has
returned from her visit in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Sayles Of Edgewood
have returned from the Bermudas.
MIR. and Mrs. Blanring OF this city have
gone TO their summer residence AT harrington.
Mr.. Robert Clark Of Westerly was i'm this
city Tuesday
Mrs :. $. Harris of Edgewood has returned
from Hartford.
The funeral Of Mrs Elizabeth McGrath was
held from her nome, "a Steere avenue. yester.
day. There was service at ST. Theresas
church at a. m, Rev. Father o'Reillg offci
ating
MIR. NJ. II. Corrigan OF Olneyvile has ac-
cepted position in Lothrop's pharmacy.
The occupants Of the Elmwood car which
left the barn at sos o'clock Monday had
rather odd experience In Emwood avenue
laundry wagon. At Stewart street there was
another runaway horse which had just been
stopped AT the Bsnehccnt church the car
nearly collided with a hook and ladder com.
pnny goirg 10 a fire, and on Weybosset street
there were two bicycists thrown in front of
tho car who just barely escaped being troll
lpvaf on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Large Attendance Compels Opening
of Another School Room.
Christian EndeavOrers Elect Officers.
Gossip From the villages.

On account Of the large increase in the
number of pupils it has been found
necessary TO open another room and the
school commenced in Lyceum hall yes
terday with Miss Lottie sherman, who
has been assistant in the primary room,
as teacher.
Conductor Henry Searles of the Wash
ington train, the oldest conductor on the
New England Railroad is visiting Los
Angeles, Cal, as delegate Of the
brotherhood of Railroad Conductors
a wharf is being built at what is
known us the ''Sand Wharf near APP
ponaug for the purpose of allowing
larger vessels than have heretofore been
used TO load the building sand which is
being taken from the bluff on the shore
and shipped to New York. At the time
of the erection of Fort Adams at Newport
all Of the sand used in the construction
of the fort was taken from this place but
of late years the sand bluff has not been
worked.
The Valley Camera CLUB will hold
meeting ut the residence of W. A. Hill at
Phcnix this evening
At the regular semi-unnual election of
officers of the Christian Endeavor Society
of the Phenix Baptist church the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term: President, Miss NJ. Bowen; vice
president, f. G Capwell; recording secre-
tary ana treasurer, Mrs. Nj. IS. straight;
corresponding secretary, Miss Eta Bates;
lookout committee, j.. II. Bowen, Mrs
Il. Lever; prayer meeting. Il. +. Bowen;
Mrs. a. W. Avery social, +. {. Capwell
Miss Eta Bates; flower, Bertha Bowen,
Mabel Bowen; geed literature Mrs. +. {,
CaDwell. Gertie Bates, Gertie Randall.
Patrick Kelly who was formerly EN-.
ployed by the electric lighting company
at River Point has accepted position in
Providence and removed there today.
Ii was reported in the valley this morn
ing that another stabbing affray had oc-
Cured at Natick last evening but an in
vestigation, made by The News man
failed to reveal anything more serious
than free fight between some drunken
men near the Westcott depot
The Phcnix Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union will hold meeting IN its
rooms tomorrow afternoon.
Phenix Council, q. t. A. NJ, met in
Grand Army hall last evening.
Mrs. Charles Brightman of Louisville
KY, is the guest Of her brother, Frank
Austin at Natick.
Felix Demars was thrown from his
bicycle and badly bruised by his wheel
catching i'm frog in the car track at
Arctic Centre last evening. No bones
were broken and the cut Will heal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
PAWTUCKET.
Work of Deepening The River Chan.
mel Resumed.
A Successful Operation In Skin Grating.
O.her Notes.

The work Of deepening the river channel has
been resumed 10y J. J. Fitzpatrick & Sons OF
Plattsburg. NJ Y. When the present work is
finished the channel will be II feet deep at
low tide. At present there IL is but eight
feet at low tide, so that four feet Of rock
must be removed from the bed OF the river.
There are twelve men at work with two
steam drills so the work will be pushed along
rapidly. With II feet OF water at high tide
freight steamers will have no difficulty in
coming up the river as far Division street
bridge.
A successful operation has been performed
ON Jennie Brown, the young daughter of one
Of FairlawD's best known residents. Several
weeks ago the little girl was burned on the
breast by the application of hot poultices.
The parents Of the girl applied some remedy,
but with no effect. DIR. Hudnut was called
and decided that the grating process would
have TO be resorted TO To relieve the child's
sufforings. The child's father consented TO
furnish the necessary flesh for grating, but
when the task was commenced the parent
tainted and could not stand the operation.
The mother then allowed the doctor to remove
nearly % pieces OF flesh from the surface Of
the arm. Tho operation was successful and
the child and mother are both doing nicely.
Former Police Captain Nickerson and son,
Howard, have started for their new home I'm
California.
Ihs general secretary Of the Y. NJ. q. A.
has returned from Mobile Ala, where he at
tended the national convention.
Rev. Marion Law of st. Pauls church is
spending few weeks in New York.
Officer Schneider of the police force Is en-
joying his annual vacation.
Dog Officer Lawrance took two dogs away
yester day to add them to the dead list, but
he let's the people PUT them IN themselves.
Frank Hatton, teamster, employed by
Pennington Bros. of West avenue, was thrown
from his wagon on Mineral Spring avenue
yesterday noon, and his ankle broken. He
was removed 10 his home on Dunnell avenue
in the police ambulance.
Norman Iingley "a widely knownyyoung man
died at his home in Woodlawn shortly before
noon from consumption. The deceased was in
the 9th year OF his age and was employed by
one Of the local jewelry establishments
The new helmets of the police department
have arrived from John Marshall of Fall
River, Mass. The helmets are an improve
ment on those worn last spring. They will
be worn for the first time on Memorial day.
The Board Of Aldermen will meet in regu-
lar monthly session this evening" when the
position of captain of police will probably be
filed.
Considerable excitement was caused last
evening by the falling of a trolley wire near
Trinity square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
BRISTOL.
A Successful May Ball Held 10 Grand
Army Hall.
Annual Meeting of the First Congrega-
ti0nal Society-General Ment.,n.

A May bail was given Monday evening
at Grand Army hall 10y the Chachapacas-
sett Club Tho grand march was led by
Carl Foster and Miss Althea Lord fol-
lowed by 20 couples. The committee OK
arrangements were X. "A. Laverie VII
liam Gordon. G. Il. Foster, Oliver McGann,
Charles Dixon, general floor director; Carl
Foster, aid; Frederick Browneli, Ernest
Dube Octave leclair Napoleon Bourlette
and Robert Anderson.
The annual meeting Of the First Con-
grcgational church was held in Memorial
chapel last evening. There was full
attendance The following officers were
elected: Clerk, Stephen w. Church;
treasurer, Il. skinner, Jr, trustees for
three years, Hezekiah W. Church, Il.
skinner, Jr., and DIR. Cornelius d. Has
brouck; superintendent Of Sunday school,
Il. X. Reynolds; standing committees the
officers except trustees, ex-oilicio Charles
Salsteen Chandler Ii. Coggshail and John
Addams.
The Council at its last meeting in
structed the police to inform all saloon
keepers who had made applications for
licenses and had been granted them that
If their license fee was not paid on or
before the 18th of the present month the
officers would close them No mention
was made about those fifteen who have
takensout government licenses and have
never taken out town license.
A proposition is put forward for the
water COMMITTEES To recommend taking
the water from the reservoir In front OF
the UeWolf Inn, for town purposes as
there is no probability of the town ever
purchasing the Bristol and Warren Water
Works, and tine state has no use at present
for the reservoir.
DIR. Preston Il. Day has returned from
Maine and has brought home with him
fine pair of sOrrel geldings which are very
tyti md apl lEnh
The rifle teams of the Bristol Train Of
Artillery and Warren Artillery will con-
test in the second leg of the match OF tho
range of the Warren Artillery this even
ing.
The chorus of the Ivy Guild, the young
ladies' organization OF St Michaels
church, enjoyed social time last even
ing in the chapel. IL was the first public
appearance of the chorus. which has been
instructed by Miss Emily ID. Bennett and
the singing was excellent. The chorus
was assisted in the entertainment by the
Girls Banjo Club of Brown University,
Scup were seen here yesterday for tho
first time this season, IA few being brought
here in sail boat from outside of New
port.
For several evenings past strange
looking person has been lurking around
the north part OF the town much To the
annoyance Of the residents. III he con-
NluatS illt abNchNiOh Va N"eNH
will be called.
TX Governor William 4. G. Wardwell
and Mrs. Wardwell arrived home yester-
day from n trip To Cleveland, Obio,s
where Mr.. Wardwell attended the national
convention OF the Sons Of the American
Revolution as "a delegate from the Rhode
Island Division
Mr. a. +. Sparks has been engaged
by DR.. Hasbrouck TO act us agent for the
new Pokanoket hall, and better selec-
ton could not hlye been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
DIED OF CONSUMPTION.
Atkinson G. Varnum, a Prominent
Lowell Citizen, Passes Away.

Lowell, Mass, May 5-Atklnson {.
Narnum, one of Lowell's most promi-
nent citizens, died last night after long
Of age and leaves "A wife and two children.
For several months Mr.. Narnum mad
been at Winter Park, Florida. but his
health did not improve and he was
brought home. He was born in Dracut,
January "a, 1923, educated i'm the Penn
broke, y. H., academy, later In Brown
University and Harvard Law school. In
lsjG he entered The law office of Daniel
= Richardson, and I'm 1859 was admitted
10 the bar For 10 years he was the law
partner of the late John a. Knowles In
lst8.Gi lie represented the 18th district In
the state Legislature During a portion
of tho civil war and for some time after
its close he was paymaster In the United
States army.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
Three Young Men Took a
Bottle From Drug Store.
Thought 1t Contained Alcohol
But II Held Poison.
After Drinking Stuff All Were Taken
iii ana Two are Dead.

Decatur, Ind, May 5.-As the result Of
"a joke at Markle, near here, last night,
two young men lost their lives and IA
third is on the verge of death. The young
men, Davis, Kingman aud Bradenstadt,
started out to have good time. They
went into "A drug store. While the clerk
had his back turned they took bot
tie labelled alcohol but which in
reality contained deadly poison, and
putting the bottle beneath their coats
went TO the edge of the town, drank the
contents, and in "A short time they were
seized with commissions and physician
was summoned, but he could afford no
relief In n brief space two Of the young
men died in terrible agony, while the
third is in hopeless condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
CRANSTON.
The Stone Crusher In Oreration-Noe es
Gathered About Town.

Dir. John Peckham of Johnston has begun
work upon a double cottage on Nichols street,
Wayland Park.
The stone crusher at Knightsvilie began ac-
tive operation yesterday. The first products
will be used on Dyer avenue
Mrs Robert Davis OF Sockanosset Hill, wife
OF the old colored gentleman who is known
throughout the town as Professor Davis, had "a
paralytic stroke yesterday and lies in the
old hut on lonely Sookanossst road near
deaths door. The old lady has had, in all,
fours shocks, the number and severity of
which have caus d the left side OF her person
10 be numb. The professor is strangely afiict-
ed with the same disease as his wife. Lsst
December, while suffering from one of these
shocks. he was conveyed TO the state institu-
tion for the poor. Lsst February he was re-
moved to the Dexter Asylum, having "A claim
upon that Institution on account OF his de.
ceased father-n-larv's ownership of property
in the city in 1858. Mrs. Davis, with her i3
years hanging over her and this affection
visiting hei, is attended 10 by her aged sister,
Mrs Garrison. The latter is forced 10 go out
TO work several days every week TO help
friendly donations 10 keep herself and sister.
Many charitably disposed people visit the old
weather beaten. one story hut and take with
them or send provisions and tobacco, for the
old ladies both chew and smoke the weed.
The Booth-Collins case was again heard be-
fore Judge Phillips this morning. Booth,
who was arrested for reveling and assault on
Barney Collins, pleaded not guilty TO both
charges last Wednesday and was put under
bail Ia appear this morning. This morning
Mr.. Booth changed bis mind and pleaded
guilty to assault and not guilty to reveling and
was fined SIS and costs for assault. The revel-
Ing charge will be heard next Wednesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
ALMOND CAKE.

Beat one cupfu each OF butter and
xxx sugar TO a cream. Break In four
eggs and stir them n little. but do not
beat the batter. Dissolve half a tea
spoonful OF soda in half a cupful OF
milk. and stir IL into the batter.
Sift two heoped teaspoonfuls OF Cleve-
lands baking powder with one pint OF
flour. and stir enough into the batter TO
make il as thick as will hold drop let
fall from the mixing spoon.
Flavor the cake with almond, and stir
II until IL is smooth. but do not beat il.
Bake the cake in large pan lined with
buttered paper. in a moderate oven, un-
Ill a broom straw h-ust into II can be
withdrawn clean. When the cake IL
cold, ice II on the bottom and sides with
almond icing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
A MISSING BICYCLE.
II Led TO the Arrest Of Thomas
Flynn, Who Was Intoxicated.
To Give a Minstrel Enterlainment-L1ie
North End Noes.

An Armenian named Maderoz Avaklan
left his bicycle on Gladstone avenue
while he went into the Sultana Hotel,
kept by "A fellow countryman, to got his
meal. After devoting about an hour ms
the banquet reporters say, To the discus
sion of the menu, Mederoz came out Of
the hotel and was surprised 10 find his
bike missing. He called the attention OF
his friends to his loss, but they told him
someone had probably taken the machine
and hidlit After waiting awhile MaderOZ
was just getting bit angry, when one Of
the neigh bors told him the man who took
the wheel had gone down tho avenue.
The services Of Officer boss were secured,
and ne andMadcroZ went down the street.
The latter recognized his wheel as the
one Thomas Flynn was riding and tho
officer took the latter to the second sta.
tion. This H. the first time Flynn has
aver been in such trouble as this before
and there Is no doubt at all that had he
not been under the influence of liquor lie
would never have ridden the bicycle off
and as he did not try To get out Of the
way IL is very evident he did not realize
what he had done.
NORTH END NOTES.
Tho Irving Literary Club will hold n
minstrel entertainment in What Cheer
hall this evening.
There were but three arrests made by
the Second station police last night.
There will be an important gathering
at the synagogue
The funeral of Mark &. Mclrick, tho
deputy seaer of weights and measures,
took place from st. Patricks church this
morning and was largely attended.
A young amateur rider created much
amusement for his friends on Charles
street last night. Ii proved rather cxpen-
sive fun, as the front wheel was badly
smashed.
A horse owned by n peddler ran away
on Admiral street this morning. A
timely jump by the driver saved him
from bodily harm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
PAWTUXET.
The Boys Brigade Gives Successful En-
tertainment.

The Boys Brigade, held an entertain
ment at Pawtuxet Baptist church last
evening which was patronized by "A large
audience. This brigade was organi zed
in September last and from time 20 time
has held entertainments highly crcditablc
To IL.
Tho prize was awarded to Master Will
liam Taylor, although IL was almost u
draw between Taylor and James Mantlcy
each standing test for fifteen minutes
The program was rs follows: Assembly
bayonot exercise. music, Mossrs. Mantlcy
and Morse; tahleaux, Coming Through
the Rye, +" The Soldiers Farewell, -
Mothers Parting Blessing" drill Of
Young recruits, Hospital Scene, March
Ing Through Georgia. Camp Life, -
" Rallying Round the Flag, " 1.-The SOL
dcr's Return. Goddess Of Liberty :"
banjo solo. James Mantlcy autohnrp solo,
Rufus Morse; drill; presentation OF medal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
Railway Brotherhood Reports.

Peori, III. May 5.-The grand officers of
the Brotherhood Of Railway 1rainmen
have almost completed their reports to be
submitted TO the biennial convention TO
held at Toronto this month. Receipts
T. two years have been 81, los, POI ana dis
rsements 81, 100, $50 There is now in
. treasury sos. 514. During two years
42O lodges has been added making total
o 620 The total membership now is
= s. 252, "a gain IN two years of 32O1. From
Octoter 1894 to January l. 1891 the sum
of s3, 667, SOI was paid out for death and
total disability claims
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
CREAM FRITTERs.

One cup of thin cream; whites OF flve
eggs: two full cups OF -four; one-half OF
teaspoonful grated nutmeg; one-half
teaspoonful salt.
Stir the whites OF eggs into the cream
in turn with the -four: put in the nutmeg
and salt. Beat the mixture hard for two
minutes. The batter should be quite
thick so that IL will drop in lump from
the end OF spoon. Fry in plenty OF hot
Cottolene. a spoonful Of batter for each
frtter. Drain and serve on a warm
napkin. Eat with jelly sauce. Break.
not cut them open. Very nice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
APPLE BUTTER.

Quarter ripe apples, boil soft in just
enough water to cover them and strain
through a sieve. IL the apples are very
sour add one pound Of sugar TO each pint
of pulp. and boil slowly for several hours.
Unless a double boiler is used. the mix
ture will have 10 be constantly stirred.
Season with cinnamon. Pour in stone
Jars or bowls. and when cool cover a.
you would Jelly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
BAKED BANANAS.

II is a well-known fact that bananas
are an exceptionally nourshing food.
and there are many delicious ways or
preparing them. one Of the best being by
baking the fruit. Wash the bananas
clean in cold water then cut each end
off, leaving the Jackets on. and bake In
moderate oven from 20 10 30 minutes.
When served cut them lengthwise ana
eat with well-salted butter, which greatly
Improves the flavor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

Boston. May E.-The Law department
OF the city has entered civil suit
against J. Richard Mulrey. formerly a
clerk in the paving division. who was
indicted last month by the grand jury
a. a result of an examination OF certain
books The suit Is for $50 600. although
Superintendent Wells recently placed
the total loss To the city on account OF
fraud. at about $4,000. Two parcels OF
property 4t Winthrop. owned by Null
rsy, have LeCn attached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
CIlAMRIED EGGG

Heat half a cupful OF milk in PAN add
elk or eight well-beaten eggs. one tea
spoonful Of butter. salt and pepper TO
taste. and II desired a little minced pars-
ley. Agood way TO serve scrambled eggs
Is 20 cut the crust from toast. dip Il in
hot seasoned nOk. line a dish with the
toast and pour the eggs over IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
GRAHAM MUFFINS.

Sift two cups Of graham -four, one cup
or wheat flour and one teaspoonful each
Of salt and soda together; add one table.
spoonful each OF sugar, molasses and
melted butter; dissolve half a yeast cake
in half a cup OF water, add a cup and a
quarter of hot milk or water, mix thor
oughly and let rise over night Heat
and grease gem pans or muffin rings in
the morning. nearly fill them. and let
rise for an hour before baking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

II should be made matter Of public knowl-
edge that DeWitts Witch Hazel Saive will
-ueedily cure piles ~ the longest standing
AZ ~ tho household favorito for burns scaids
cuts. bruises and sores Of al kinds.
Joseph - .IohLston's Pharmacy. SD West
Minister street: Metzgor's Pharmacy. 30
North Main street, Alfreds Pharmacy, sll
Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
TO REMOVE GREASE.

When in the course of human affairs
hot grease is spilled on the floor, dash
cold water over it Immediately. This
will harden il and prevent IL soaking
into the boards Scrape il up carefully.
sprinkle the spot with flour or soap
powder and let it stand an hour. Then
wash thoroughly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
nt-TTERMILK RIsc1r1Ts

slit one quart OF -four and teaspoon
ful Of salt, chop or rub a tablespoonful
Of lard into IL. dissolve a teaspoonfu OF
soda in a cup OF sour buttermilk: stir "a
into the Hour, adding buttermilk until
you have a soft dough. Mould into small
round balls; set closely together In n
CREASED pan and bake half an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05
CORNMEAL GEMS.

To two well-beaten eggs. add half a
cupful OF sugar and a tablespoonful or
butter, dissolve one teaspoonful OF soda
I'm two large cupfuls of sour milk and add
TO the eggs and sugar. Sift a teaspoon
ful OF salt with one cupful of -four into
the mixture. stir in enough cornmeal to
make a stirf batter. Bake 25 minutes In
well Increased hot gem pans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-05

When n cold is contracted. cure 10 ~ once.
ono Minute Cough Cure will set you on the
read to recovery ir minute. 10 VIII cure
pneumonia. bronchitis Group aud all forms
81 ung ana throat troubles.
.Iosouh :. Iohnston's Pharmacy. SgB West
Minister street: Meizgors Pharmacy, %
North Main street. Alfred's Pharmacy, sll
Eddy street.