The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-25


So, here's his health. for though he lies,
hes honest when he doe.
Baltimore American.
John Kirwin was committed to the State
Hospital for the Insane BY Judge Sweet
land today.
The Fraternal Order Of Eagles will hold
concert in the Providence Opera House
Sunday evening.
Charles Farrell pleaded not guilty today
OF keeping a grog shop and was held in
$1,000 for trial Tuesday next
Richard Brown was fined $50 and costs
by Judge sweetland today for assaulting
Edward Dormody. whom he struck in the
face.
Louis Lamphere 10 years old, was sent
tc the Sockanosset school for two years
by Judge sweetland today for habitual
truancy.
Jesse r. Mllver of this city has brought
suit against Alfred A. Cyr and Octavie
Cyr to recover $1,000. Suit is based on a
promissory note.
Philip Gagnon was bound over TO the
grand jury by Judge swectsnd today,
and in $1,000 for the theft OF watch
valued at $40, belonging to his mother.
Dinah Gagaon.
Before Judge Blodgett and Jury was
tried today the suit OF Charles G. Cove
a Company VS. James Lavell e. Son Ii
was a suit 10 recover s7555 on book ac-
count. The defendants denied ever or
dering the goods for which it was sought
TO c.arge them. Frank ii. Jackson was
counsel for plaintiff and p. J. Mccarthy.
counsel for defendant.
Mary L. Gray. colored. worked for eBn-
iamin Woods OF South Water street.
near Chicken-foot alley. Benjamin saved
up $50 and hid II in his bedroom. Mary
found IL last week, Wednesday, and de-
camped. When she showed up last night
Patrolman Toole arrested her. Today
she pleaded not guilty of the theft and
Judge sweetland held her in $500 for trial
next Tuesday.
The Claiming Conference OF Unitarian
churches meets with the Westminster
church on Mathewson street on Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning and az
ternoon ~ next week The preacher of
the occasional sermon on Tuesday even
ing viii be the Rev. A. l.. Hudson of
Buffalo, one of the most eloquent speak
ers OF the Unitarian ministry. At the
Wednesday svssion tho Rev. DIR. Samuel A
Eliot president OF the Unitarian associa-
ton. and Rev. James Eells of the First
church of Boston, will speak.
The Elolse was the scene OF a pretty
dancing reception given last evening by
| James NJ Macnair to his classes. II was
| very pleasant occasion and the large
number that taxed the capacity Of the
| pretty hall thoroughly enjoyeD II. The
Woods sisters of Pawtucket danced the
| Highland nng, the broadsword and the
| sailors hornpipe In a manner that elicit
ed hearty applause. During the evening
Judge Elmer }. Rathbun in behalf of the
classes presented Mr. Macnair with a
| substantial purse OF money The -Four
| Friends orchestra furnished the music.
John n. Martin OF this city, author OF
The Bay OF Funday Tides" THE Tide
| system Of the old Ocean, etc, has just
| published another work in pamphlet
! form. entitled. The Earth and Her Mag
| nets" II IS an interesting essay I'm which
| Mr. Martin presents a new theory, which,
however. differing from the old. IL con
| vincing In many respects and shows care
! fW study and near acquaintance with
the subject. His theory is handled with
| extraordinary care and in thoroughly
instructive and scientific manner. Those
interested I'm the subject will find IL well
worth reading.
A supper and n reception was given 90
Rev. Renncts G. Miller. pastor Of the
Hope St Methodist church last evening
by the Ladies' Aid society OF the
church The function was IN honor ~ the
Rev. Mr.. Millers return TO the pastorate
of the church for the fourth successive
year and was held IN the church parlors.
Speeches were made by Mrs. J. X Iar-
ris, on behalf OF the Ladies' Aid society.
T.. T. Carr for the Epworth league, Miss
May for tho Sunday school and j Irving
Davis for the official board. Rev. J. n.
Ever of the Union Baptist church also
made few remarks. The musical part
" the program was very interesting and
was as follows: Miss May Higgins. piano
solo, Miss Bertha Fayatte. song. Miss
song.