The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-04

Back in the twilight father comes.
When I've finished with books and
sums,
Not all the noise of all the drums,
is jollier noise / know
Than father when he says Hello"
st Nicholas.
Officer Henry Il. Robertson reported
for duty at Station last evening for
the first time.
John c. Cole OF this city has been
granted an increase Of pension from Sc
TO s. a month.
Before Judge Sweetland this morning
John Lee pleaded guilty 10 the charge
of common drunkenness and was sem
fenced to six months i'm the state work
house.
Fire Commissioner Gorton continues
10 improve gradually. The physicians
are speaking more hopefully than ever
this morning and the chances for his
ultimate recovery are increasing.
A mass meeting in the interest of
the Anti-Saloon League viii be held
tomorrow evening in the First Baptist
church Rev. Howard III. Russell LII.
d.. and others viii make addresses.
The second in the series of art lee
lures by Mrs. Adefiza Bainerd Chat
fee was given this afternoon in the
Empire room of the Trvcadero. The
aa .ff
on Turner, and Turner in the Nation
al Gallery
Augustus Benson appeared before
Judge Sweetland this morning on
charge Of deposting the contents of
cesspool without n license. lie is the
assistant Of contractor and is about
is or IL years of age. lie pleaded
guilty and was fined So and costs.
About l:40 O'Clock this morning II. IA.
Healey sent In an alarm of fire from
box 81 for "a slight blaze in the fruit
store at 1913 Westminster street. con-
Quoted by Athomasis Cowomake. The
loss is but slight, $50. The building is
owned by James Il. Fisk.
'fhe monthly supper of the Henry
George Club will be held this evening
at Gelb's parlors, No. 191 Westminster
street There viii be reception at s
o'clock and supper will be served at
$50 o'clock. 1t is expected that among
the speakers will be William Lloyd
Garrison of Boston.
Alphonso Hall pleaded guilty in the
District Court today TO the charge OF
stealing from Horace l.. Sackett two
books valued at ST. the property of
George $. Bamford, and a piece OF rope
valucd at s.. belonging TO Samuel G.
Fletcher. He was fined $50 and costs
in the first and so and costs In the
second case.
In the District Court this morning
Andrew Ellis pleaded not guilty to the
charge of maintaining a liquor nuis-
ance and was ordered held in the sum
of $1,000 for the grand jury; Ellen Smith
pleaded not guilty To the charge of
keeplDg a disorderly house and was
bound In the sum of $1,000 for the grand
jury.
chief of Police Reuoen Baker re- |
ce.ved a call this morning from John F. !
Farley. chief OF police Of Denver, Col. !
Chief Farley came East with his /
wife who Is now visiting i'm /
New York city. whilst the chief /
siezed an opportunity Of running over |
here and making a few calls. Chief |
Baker met chief Farley at the conven-
zion at Milwaukee last spring. and was |
indeed pleased to renew the acquaint- /
ance.
There was large attendance at last |
evenings session OF the Providence Art |
Club, where photographic entertain |
ment was given. J. worden was I'm |
charge Of the talking machine and had |
on IL a polyphone attachment. which |
Increased the volume OF sound from |
the records reproduced. Last evening |
the result at times was certainly good. |
Sone Of the cylinders were given with \
clearness and a strength OF tone that /
was far in advance Of the old way OF /
giving the records and the enjoyment /
q those present was largely enhanced.
Lieut. Royden's successor as United
States recruiting officer in this city
viii be Capt. John c. Gresham. who is
. graduate of the Military Academy az
west Point. having been appointed
from Virginia. In 1876 he was appointed
"a Lieutenant. with the 81 Cavalry. u. |
8. a.. and later he was transferred To
the eth. In 1873 he was promoted to lst
Lieutenant. and In September. 's2. was
made Captain. He received a medal Of
honor for distinguished gallantry in
voluntarily leading a party into a ra-
vine 60 disiodge Ind4ans concealed /
therein. I'm the action at Wounded Knee
Greek. South Dakota. on Dec. 20. 80.
while serving az ist Lieutenant OF the
efh Cavafry.