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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

sons Widows" will begin weeks en-
gagement at the Providence Opera House,
with regular matinees Wednesday and Sat
urday, and a special matinee Thursday
ST. Patrick's Day. The play is constructed
on the basis of the French "Le Ecu Tou-
pinel," and brings to light the past life of
a wine merchant by the name of Joseph
Wilkinson. Although he was advanced
in years he evidently possessed a very gay
nature, for at his death il is discovered he
not only left one Mrs. Wilkinson TO
mourn, but two beautiful widows. In
due time they both marry again, and by
some strange coincidence occupy apart
ments in the same house in London. The
complications which ensue form the
action of the play. From the rise OF the
curtain to the final finish, it is one con-
tinual roar of laughter. A conspicuous
feature of the success of Mr.. Wilkinson's
Widows " in New York was the remark
able attractiveness 1t had for women. Not
only did they monopolize most of the seats
at the matinees, but at all the evening per-
formances they far outnumbered the men.
This is one OF Charles Frohman's most
carefully selected companies. and metro
politan critics have pronounced it the
Ssrongest group OF players =.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
DIR. Monroe on the saith Massachusetts,.

boy of Company G., 5ith Massachusetts, -
gave his great war lecture last evening in
Blackstone Hall. The lecture was illus
trated by the means of an oxy-hydrogen
stereopticon. DIR. Monroe told of the call
to arms and the first black regiment that
wrs ever mustered, the "a Massachusetts.
The departure to the front for active ser
vice was described, and Dr. Monroe told
some of the stories which enlivened the
groups which gathered aronnd the camp
fires. This history Of the 54th Massachu-
setts during its entire service was then
realisticly told. The singing at times of
war songs by young lady vocalist with
piano accompaniment gave n pleasing
effect. The lecture was under the auspi-
ces Of Ives Post, No. -, q. A. X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
RUMORS KILLED LANDERS.

Newport, X. L., Republicans Drop the
State Auditor From Central Committee.
NEWPORT, r. l., March 12.-The Repub-
licans held caucus last night to elect
delegates to the state convention in Prov
idencs next week. State Auditor A. G.
Landers was defeated as a member OF the
State Central committee by VIM. Hamil-
ton. Mr.. Landers has been for years rep
resentative from this city as well as chair
man OF the city committee, and was con-
sidered the leader of the party here, but
recent ,rumors showed that many of the
party believed that change would be
desirable.
The city committee, which was also
elected, is made up of many new men.
Considerable excitement resulted over the
report that the two Democratic members
of the board of tax assessors have been
holding nightly sessions unknown to the
Republican member of the board, and
that 100 voters have been made in this
Way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
HEAR YET HEAR YET HEAR We!
a Mock Trial to be Held by slocum Post
Next Friday Evening.

A mock court trial will be held in
Music Hall on Friday evening next under
the auspices of Slocum Post No. 10, G. A.
r. One of the most respected citizens
will be tried for the larceny of Plymouth
Rock rooster, and jury of twelve of his
guilt.
The proceedings will be according TO
tho rules of a regular court of justice, the
opening of the court, empaneling of the
jury, testimony of the witnesses, argu-
Inents of the lawyers, charges of the
judge, etc. The solemnity of the proceed
ings and the ludicrousness of the charge
will make the affair a very laughable one.
The entertainment is novel, and will un-
doubtedly prove great success. 1t will
be under the personal direction of Capt.
A. v. Newton, who has had remarkable
success in these entertainments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

foot draught, and II feet from her deck to
keelson. She will be schooner rigged,
but will carry topsail yard on her fore
three sails on her mainmast, viz:
sail, stay-sail and spanker. so that in case
of accident To her engines she can be han
died with natures propelling agent. Her
sticks will be OF the best Oregon pine.
She will be provided with three distinct
steering apparatus, one in the pilot house,
another on the bridge and one aft. The
windlass was built by the American Ship
Windlass Company of this city. Her
compound engines were built by the + re
River Engine Company of Weymouth,
Mass. Mr.. Maberry, who is superntend-
ing the erection Of the engines, says they
pany's shops. They are an improvement
over the old style as they do away with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
THEY ARE STILL AT 1T.
CentredaIe Visited by Midnight
Marauders Last Night.
THEY SECURED ABOUT sl.lO.
Four Places Broken Into But the Money
Had Been Taken Care of-The Gang
Believed to be the Same That Has
worked Massachusetts.

A gang of burglars made a descent on
the village of Centredale in the town OF
North Providence last evening, and at the
wind up found that a trihe over 81 rep
resented the proceeds OF the nights work.
The ball was formally opened by breaking
into the wheelright shop owned by Chas.
Cozzens, where number OF augers and
bits were seized. A thorough investiga-
tion of the shop was made, but unfor-
tunately for the gang there was nothing
of value to them there.
Having armed themselves with the
wherewithal TO force an entrance, the
gang went to the depot Of the Providence
and Springfield Railroad, and by boring
through the door, succeeded In pushing
the bolt back.
The ticket Office was broken into in the
same way, and the tremendous sum or be-
tween forty aud fifty cents taken. Every
thing was overhauled. and even the loose
l,oxes and packages lying around were
broken omen in the attempt TO Ind money.
I BY this time the burglars had become
desperate, and a raid on the store owned
by George T. Batchelder was made. Two
pairs of shoes and half dozen pairs of
stockings were stolen, with a view prob
ably to replenisbing the wardrobe of some
OF Ihe party. No money could be found,
aud after general dlsarranglng OF the
entire stock, the burglars departed.
. The next and last place visited was the
market owned by William Sweet, near
the depot. The expectations of the gang
ran high, as it was supposed that large
sum would be found there. BY boring
through tho door and slipping back the
bolt an entrance was effected, and in
few seconds work was begun on the safe,
which stood in a small office in the rear of
the general room. A heavy charge of
dynamite was set off, blowing the door
from its hinges, but so heavy was the
charge that the door, instead OF simply
dropping off, WAS shot through the Office
into the market beyond, where it was
found by Mr.. Sweet this morning, inn
bedded in the floor.
The result of the work in this place was
about 60 cents, Mr.. Sweet, alarmed by the
prevalence of robberies during the past
fewweeks, having taken all his money
from the store that night.
The gang is probably the same one that
las been at work in Massachusetts, and
ust over the line in Connecticut.
That il is thoroughly organized goes
Without saying, the operations being those
( an expert and experienced band. The
general feeling in the smaller outlying
Villages is one of alarm, as no one can tell
IL what time a descent will be made by
he gang. and in many Instances the port
lble property is being hid away every
light while some member of the family
lands guard through the weary hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

world. He endeavors to rid himself of her
presence by throwing her from the deck
OF steamer, but she is rescued by the
hero, and in the end the villain, findin <
himself cornered, commits suicide. One
OF the most thrilling scenes of the piece is
in the sixth act where the two old misers,
Groodge and Sharpley, attempt each
conflict ensues. The cast on this occa-
sion will include Miss Katherine Rober,
William Cattell, Max Freeman, Miss
Frankie Bell and the other favorites of
the company in homogeneous roles.
Previous TO the presentation of the
drama the members of Lothrop's comedy
company will appear in one of their laugh
able farce comedies, and the FitZgibbons
family will Introduce their original musi-
cal sketch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
TO BEAUTIFY GREENWICH STREET.

The Space Between the Tracks and the
I' Driveway is to be Turfed.
The department of public works has de-
cided to turf the space between the street
railroad tracks and the driveway on
Greenwich street. The space is about five
feet on each side and the whole includes
about $4,000 square feet. and will cost
about 81 900. At present some people per-
sist IN driving on this space and cutting it
up into wheel tracks although there is
ample room in the wide driveway. If
they persist in doing this after the turfing
is completed it will be too bad, for the
street 1t expected TO look very hand
some" when all the work is done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
A whist Match.

DIR. George r. Bliyen, secretary of the
Providence Whist Club, received yestor-
day formal challenge from Thomas e.
Orndoh. treasurer OF the Worcester Whist
Club, for team match Mt duplicate
whis. under the Orndof system, TO be
played by four representatives from each
club within ten days, the first game To
be played in Worcester, the second game
in Providence and the third in Worcester
or Providence as may be decided by lot.
The Worcester team is one of the best in
under the Orudofr system. as its inventor
lives i'm Worcester aud is "a member Of the
Worcester club.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
GENTS NECK WEAR.

OF CENTS. 80 dozen Gents Teck and
~ Four-in-Hand Ties. We know
nothing like them have been seen for the
money before.
CO CENTS. % dozen Ties that Gents
w Furnishers ask 81 for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

At the East Providence shipyard there
stands on the ways. almost ready to be
launched, one of the handsomest steam
yachts that has ever been built in these
Comstock of this city and was designed
by the late ID. j. Lawlor. This was his
last model. as he died soon after it had
been completed. He was one of the best
known designers in the country. having
furnished the designs of over 500 sail and
ia steam vessels of differt types.
The boat now in progress of construc-
tion is intended for speed and comfort.
She is III feet over all, 20 foot beam, g
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
Charged with a Violent Assault.

lJoseph Houlihan was arraigned in the
Sixth District Court this morning charged
with making a violent assault on Nellie
Keoghan, 10 years Of age, and pleading
not guilty was continued i'm 81 900 surety
till Tuesday for trial. 1t is alleged that
HouIihan met the girl at the Allen ave
nue. dump yesterday afternoon and by
giving her some liquor which he had in
his possession succeeded In making her IN
toxicated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
News Condensed.

The baptist Church at West Boylston,
Mass, was damaged 5000 by fire.
Richard McCabe, who was run over by
q train at Concord Junction, is dead.
The body of an unknown man was
found in the canal at Lawrence, Mass.
The House Democrats will transact i'm
portant business at a meeting tonight.
Jim Corbett and Joe Lannon will spar
in Music Hall, Boston, Wednesday even
ing.
j.. E. Macuen's ice house and 5000 tons
of ice at Milford, Mass, were destroyed
by fire.
Athol, Mass, has one of the finest high
school buildings in the state just COM
pleted.
Maitland Francis Moland, the English
blackmailer of nobility will spend 10
years in jail.
Joseph A. Theroux, depot master at
Quincy, Mass, is insolvent. Liabilities
about $1,000.
Boston police officers are to be provid
ed with cutters for use in case of breaks
in electric wires.
The nephew of the Duke of Cavendish,
was fined for swearing on the streets of
Cambridge, Eng.
A stable connected with A. G. Phil
brooks residence in Rockland, Me-, was
The Baptist church at Port Maitland,
N. S., was struck by lightning and burn
ed. Partially insured
Harry Gingrass, Boston Maine con-
ductor, was beheaded by train at South
Lawrence. He leaves q family.
John Piepieora and Werena Laskocy,
Polish elopers from Turner's Falls, Mass,
have been captured in Lawrence, Mass.
J. Z. Morse, who disappeared from bis
home in Waltham, Jan. 16, was found in
the Charles river. He probably commit
ted suicide.
Carlos Carlssen, a sailor on the Balti-
more at the time of the Chilian trouble,
is alleged to have died from injuries re-
ceived at that time.
"Queenie Vassar," OF Hoyt's "Trip to
Chinatown" company, has sued her hus-
band, Harry Kefhell for divorce on tho
ground of cruelty.
During thunder storm the Tabernacle
church Congregationalist),at at Yarmouth,
N. s., was struck by lightning and burn
ed. Insurance sl2, 800.
Fifty dollars reward is offered for Il. o.
Wheeler OF Lowell, who is alleged to have
embezzled nearly $1,000 from the Boston
branch shoe store at Lowell.
The Maddox Wire Betting Co. OF West
brook, Me-, has leased the factory build
ing of j. X. Graham on Sommerville,
Mass, and will move it's plant there.
A convention between the United States
and Austria Hungary for the exchange of
money orders, has been signed by the
Postmaster General, and will go into ef-
feet on April 1.
In accordance with a vote OF the Ply
mouth, N. H., fire district the fire wards
have ordered four new fre alarm boxes,
which will be put In position on their ar
rival.
The Newport, Portsmouth and South
Portsmouth, X. l., teams shot their rife
match, q three-cornered one, yesterday.
Score: Portsmouth, 237; Newports, 23l;
South Portsmouths, go.
J. w. Manchester of Camden, Me-, was
examined yesterday before the sheriff's
private inquest jury in regard to the in
cendiary Are in his Osier Hill property
Tuesday night. Inquest will hold over
one week. The insurance was f10oO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
Al the City Hall.

~ L Barrey's property has been attached
for $500 by Anne Bollen.
A certificate tas beer issued by the I'm
spector OF buildings for Gre escapes erected
on ,. * b. Lederer's building at the corner
Of Stewart and Conduit streets.
Mayor Potter In learning to use n type
writer.
The mayor and aldermen and city clerk
made their regular visit TO Dexter asylum
u-oay TO ind out how things are going.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
MANY FINE SLIDES.
The Exhibition of the Providence Camera
Club Last Evening.


An exceedingly interesting exhibition
was given by the members of the Provi-
dence Camera Club last evening at their
rooms In the Swarts building. and num-
Der of guests wero present. The exhibit
ton was contributed to by the Springfield
and Portland Clubs, the pictures being in
the series shown by the New England
Slide Exchange.
The Springfield club presented set Of
fifty very interesting views taken by w.
q. Greene, NJ ID. Fletcher II. n. Bow
man, w. ID. Draper, G. G. Parkhurst, r.
w. Adams and other members of the
club, and the Portland club was not far
behind. The views of the latter were
Brown and +. ;. Bullard. There were
several views shown by the Providence
club, all Of which were marked by fine
workmanship aud explicit detail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

the eccentric motion and link.
The engines are provided with high
and low pressure cylinders, that
OF the former being twelve inches
develop $50 horse power. Her engine
room will be divided with two steel bulk
heads, fore and aft. The propeller shaft
Is 40 feet long and will swing 3-foot
brass propeller. "a of an inch thick. Her
boilers will be of the Almy tubular make
ing ESQ pounds pressure each. An piping
throughout the boat will be of brass ana
copper. The cabin, which is large and
roomy, will be finished in white and gold,
and her deck houses are of quartered oak.
She will be painted black outside with
Captain, is snperintending % he her r construc- s1 nc.
tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
JEROME KENNEDY A. co.
They Propose to sell Out and Buy n Big
Spring stock.

Jerome Kennedy & Co. are offering at
their Westminster street store very fine
lot of goods, which they term surplus
stock" including suits, overcoats, under
wear. neckwear for men and boys, and
cloaks, wraps and fur capes. at half-price
or less. They propose 10 clean out the
store TO make room for n big spring stock
The firm is always at the front with the
choicest goods
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

At the meeting of the Central Labor
Union last evening comm ittee was ap-
poinped TO act with the clothing statesmen
In the matter OF early closing. Commit
tees were appointed TO act in regard to
labor day, TO attend hearings on the fines
bill and nine hour law, etc. The printers
reported the adoption of union label aud
requested organizations To place their
printing with firms using the union label.
as the use signifies the employment of
union men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

The Rev. T.. Dewitt Talmage will lee
ture in Music Hall on Thursday evening
next on "People We Meet" Mr. Tai
mage Is one OF the most popular as well as
interesting of our lecturers, and he un.
doubtedly be greeted by large audience
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

Every man had rather laugh than cry.
Sorrow is unwelcome; tears come un-
sought for; tragedy in every form is repel-
lent to the human heart and mind The
daily life of the average American is full
of trobles-small and CREATOR there Is
no particular humor in money getting,
and life any way is a tragedy, il not an
emotional drama. 1t Is not comedy.
When the day is over In this country, the
average man and woman want diversion
So they flock TO the theatre that supplies
them with fun and laughter, and music
chat is pleasant TO the ear.
This is the reason that farce comedy is
the most popular form of amusement In
this country to-day. Tragedy has been
relegated TO the rear and the serious
drama is most Improbable. There are
those of the old school who deplore this
condition of our stage. and they pine of
the palmy days of the drama. But these
persons are wofully in the minority.
There is not enough Of them even In the
metropolis TO keep one theatre devoted TO
classic PLAYS open. The great mass of
play-goer want to go to the theatre to
laugh, and when there is nothing on the
boards of our theatres To make them
laugh, they have faculty OF remaining a.
home These pointed facts have been in
spired by the announcement of the return
TO US at the Gaiety Opera House next
week of that master-spirit of the modern
farce, Frank Daniels, who has done so
much TO develop this style of entertain
ment in this country. lie is a comedian
Of most droll and original methods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
THE BLIZzARD's FATAL woBK.
High Winds Killed or Manned Many Peo-
pie In Western States.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 12.-The dam
age done by the late blizzard grows in
extent as the different points OF the
Northwest are heard from. The damage
at Duluth is estimated at s10O, 900. Nelson
Blackmar was lost in the blizzard near
Albert Lea and has not yet been found.
At the town of Badger, Iowa, Thomas
Onesone was blown from wagon and
his neck broken, killing him instantly,
and others were less seriously injured by
being blown down. Frank Braithwaite
was frozen TO death one mile from his
home at Obcron, n. ID. His wife and two
children were with him but were protect
ed ipst he sleigh and arrived home safely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
Lothrop's Providence Museum.

The sensational domestic drama in seven
acts, entitled Mankind" will furnish
the dramatic attraction Mt Lothrops Prov
play is one that appeals directly TO every
thcatrcguer, inasnuch rs there nrc intro
duced several scenes that are entirely diff
ferent from anything before given ON this
stage. The story deals with the adven-
lures OF "a villain who, in early life mar
ries young woman aud then deserts her
lie seeks 90 marry an heiress. but il
thwartcd 10y his wife. who discovers his
whereabouts ia time ~ unmask him to the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
MIR. sToCKwELL REELECTED.
The Meeting OF the state Board of Edu-
cation Held this Morning.

1Ho "e7uHH Oh tne stnte Hoard OF Edu-
cation Held this Morning.
The regular monthly meeting of the
State Board of Education was held this
morning at the rooms in the Elizabeth
building, 1oi North Main street. The
regular election of commissioner OF public
sch.ois was hslu anu InUInas Is. Stock
well was reelected for another year with
no opposition.
Miss Bessie L. Nixon was appointed an
assistant in the school for the deaf on
Fountain street, in place of Miss Susan c.
Litflefield, resigned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
TOILET SOAP.
Six Large Cakes for 10 Cents.

90 CENTS per dozen. Fifty gross
20 Assorted Toilet Soap, including
Persian Bouquet, Daland's Castillo Oat-
meal, Turkish Bath, Old Glycerine and
japanese Bouquet, all nicely scented !;
regular price sc. per cake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

The NEWS has already become one OF
the brightest and most influential news
papers in New England. Brooklyn Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12
NEWS OF The THEATRES
What Our Local Managers Have to
Offer.
Mr.. WlLKlNSON'S WIDOWS
i" Little Puck" " Mankind" " and "Peck's
Bad Boy" - MIR. Meidon's Benefit -
Grand Opera-sacred Concert at the
Caiety Tomorrow Night.

Commencing Monday evening Charles
Frohman's distinguished company of
comedians, presenting VIM. Gillette's
brilliant comedy triumph, "Mr. Wilkin-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-12

For hne engraving, electrotyping or printing, call
- THE j. RYDER Co,
l36 Westminster Street Providence.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-06-03
PHIL WON AFORTUNE.
King Cadmus' Victory at Nor
riS Park Enriches His
Owner.
Yorkville Belle and FreiZe
Easily Capture Stake
Events.
Correction Lands Winner Of q
Purse in Extremely Rapid
Time.
Yale 81 First in q Hot Con-
test by a Nose Bookies
Fleeced.

New YORK, June 2.-Five of the six
races here this afternoon were won
without the semblance of struggle.
YOrkvile Belle practically walked
around in front of Madrid and Ada Blue
in the Ladies' stakes, the boOkmakers
quoting the prohibitiye odds of 10 to 100
against her. The other stake feature
the Galliard stakes, for two-year-olds,
was captured by j. A. & J. Ii. Morris
Freize without being pushed by either
whip or spur. The most exciting finish
cen this season came In the struggle
for the fourth race. when King Cadmus,
Julien. Shellbark, Doncaster, Zorling.
Lavish and The Ironmaster finished in a
beautiful bunch, separated only by
heads and necks. Garrison rode the
race of his life on King Cadmus. whose
owner. George b. Smith, better known
as ''Pittsburg Phil" the plunger. took
almost $4,000 out Of the ring by his
colts victory. Summaries:
First race, for all ages, five and half fur
longS-Correction won, Raceland second,
Fairy third. Time, :05l4.
Second race. handicap for three-year- olds
and upwards, nine furlongs = Masterlode
won, Reckon second. Lepanto third. Time.
80.
Third race, the Galiard stakes for two
year-olds. five furlongs -Freize won, Hes
perus second. Perrier Jouette third. Time.
1904.
Fourth race, sweepstakes for three year
olds six furlongs-Klng Cadmus won. Julius
second, Shellbark third. Time, ~.
Fifth race, the Lancaster stakes, for three
year-old hliies, nine furlongs-YorkVilie Belle
won in canter. Madrid second, Ada Blue
third. Time 1:5612.
Sixth race, selling. swee pstakes for three
year. Olas and upwards mile-Gertie won,
Cynosure second, Tom Tough third. Time,
1:4lt2.