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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21
nv a JAPANESE HOME.



An American Lady's Charming Visit to a
Noble Japanese Family.
The floors OF the long, shady rooms were
covered with cool quaint mattings. One
room pleased me particularly. A long, low
screen stood near one end Of the room. An
inviting cushion wss thrown near it. AT
the other end Of the room stood tall blue
vase, filled with chrysanthemums and
flowers-ds-luce. There were not dozen ar
Hcles In the room. But each thing In 1t
was perfect. The Japanese always give a
work OF art the advantage of being framed
in ample space. This is one reason why a
japanese interior is 20 effective. Another
reason is that they are very loath to give
houseroom TO anything that is not work
of art
Mrs. Keutako was always at ease. We
spent long hours together alone. We
couldn't speak TO each other, but she never
let 1t embarra~ her or me. She let me
amuse myself as freely as she had amused
herself In my dressing room. She under
stood how glad was 70 quietly watch or
dinary Japapess homelife. She had hun
drcd ways Of entertaining me. Sometimes
she would bsckos me into the kitchen, that
I might see what was being cooked and
how. She sent tor her hairdresser that /
might SEQ his wonderful methods. Some
times she would stsal behind me as sat
reading and drop . rose on to my book
Sometimes 1t was her soft ball of pet kit
ten. Often 1t was her soft ball Of baby.
One day she made her ANA (maid) undress
her and dress her again, that l might see
just what japanese woman wore and
how it was put on. She emptied her chests
of clothing for my diversion. 1t was a
wonderful collection. She was very fond
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TRY MANLlNEsS.

Judging from the frequency of claims
published by administration organs that
the president is daily In receipt of hun
dreds Of letters and kilograms con-
gratnlating him on his .manlyo course
with respect to Hawaii the president
finds public sympathy entirely against
him, but endeavors to make the public
believe the opposite. The truth is, the
American public can not be successfully
hoodwinked. Mr.. Cleveland's frieVds
now claim that the people can see the
partisan wickedness that construed his
Hawaiian policy as meaning restora-
tion of the queen whether or not. .
For what do they take the public9
If the English language can express
thought intelligibly does not the letter
of Secretary Gresham to President
Cleveland, which is the official an
nouncement Of the administrations
policy, mean just this and nothing more
and nothing less?
Nothing less than the restoration of
the queen will atone for this great
wrong Is the burden Of Mr.. Gresham's
letter.
The attitude of the administration
ever since, and the steps it has taken
prove this. Why try to becloud the
public mind? Mr.. Cleveland should at
least have the manliness to stand back
of his announced policy or acknowledge
his error and change his policy.
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She, however, Is IN love with Jack Creigb-
ton, the younger brother. Lydia Chas-
mer, cousin to Ethel. In order to obtain
Jack for herself, aids the lawyer ia his
schemes TO separate the two. After the
usual amount OF intrigui ng aud sppar'
ent success OF the villain, matters are set
right by Lady Blarney, the old foster
mother OF the two boys, who has come
from Ireland for the express purpose of
finding out the character Of the boys, as
legacy IL left by q distant relative to the
one who has committed no crime.
Lady Blarney 10 essentially the central
figure, who rights matter, detecting the
crimes of the older brother and restoring
the younger brother to the hand OF the
heiress. Ample opportunity is Afforded
for Annie Ward Tiffany to show her pc
culiar talents, and rs q character sketch
OF good-hearted, bright Irlshwoman the
impers onation was excellent. The part
OF Colonel Mart CREIGHTON was acceptably
filed by Charles II. Crosby. Harold
-IArtsell as Jack Coughtrey, the younger
brother, and May Warren ~ Lydia
Chasmer, the scheming cousin OF
the heiress, are also worthy OF mention.
Gus =. Thomas as Gerald Coughtrey. n
young lawyer. j. p. Norton rs DrooGap,
the criminal father OF tho two boys, Carl
Scranton as Charley Donan, Rose Tiffany
ms Ethel Clifford and jess Bertram as
Kibber, read their lines well and added
strength TO the play. Several songs were
rendered by different members of the com
pany and the "Old Familiar Tune" by
Miss Jessie Bertram gained much ap-
plause. The same show is continued The
remainder Of the week with the usual
rnatinees
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AN UNKNOwN's ATTACK.

II the opponents of Colonel Olney can
find no better material for an attack
upon him than that contained in COM
munication in the Providence Journal
this morning over the vague, indefinite,
and shadowy signature Public Good,v
they arc in sorry straits indeed. = - Z
This sapient correspondent charges
Colonel Olney with remissness in the
performance Of his duty because he has
not secured the extension OF Thayer
street from its present southerly ter
minus at Transit street through occupied
private property to Traverse street.
Now we would like to ask wherein
Colonel Olney has been remiss?
Never while he has been member of
the board Of aldermen has proposition
for the extension of Thaycr street been
presented. Moreover not single petit
tion asking for such an Improvement
has been offered during that period.
How, then, could he have neglected to
do something that no one had asked 10
be done and so far as he knew no one
wanted TO be doney
We believe Il is not the practice OF
members Of the board 90 60 prowling
about their wards seeking places in
which the peoples money can DO ex.
pended in the most expeditions manner.
The province Of thoso who hold places
in the city government is
to represent the people. II the people
Of the First ward desired this
extension they. would have asked
for IL, and no one who knows his dovo-
ton 20 the interests OF his constituents
will doubt that Colonel Olney would
have spared neither time nor labor in
securing The accomplishment Of their
wishes. That they did not ask for IL Is
proof they did not want IL. Under such
circumstances would it Do proper for
Colonel Oiney 10 have gone into
the board and demanded tina,
tho improvement be nader 1t would
have been an unusual proceeding to say
the least. Assuming he did so, how.
ever, would he not be promptly asked II
there was any petition from the tax.
payers and can any one doubt what
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21
Lothrop's Opera House.

"The Light on the Point" drama OF
the "Shore Acres" order, is the offer--
ing which Mansger q. II. Iothrop pre-
sents TO his patrons at Lothrop's Opera
house this week and whicn yesterday
drew two large and sppreoiative audi
encss to that comfortable and popular
house. In the afternoon every box was
taken and n wedding party OF three
couples occupied seats In the auditorium.
The play Is beyond question one OF tho
best ever given in this theatre. and as
interpreted by the members Of the Il. p.
Sullivan stock company was of high order
OF merit. The several characters are un-
usually strong and the Efforts OF the
members in their respective paris werc
recei we'd with deserving favor.
Mr.. Sullivan had the strong heroic role
OF Jack Mitchell aud his portrayal was
one Of the cleverst witnessed here. lie
was ably supported by the charming Miss
May Prndle ~ Mabel Washburn; the
~, cefui Miss Viola Bancroft as Nellie
Clay ton and Miss frankie Carpenter as
Lily washburn. with pleasing songs and
dances. OF the male nombers OF the cast
the work Of w. III. Dsnvers as the sturdy
old sea dog, Captain Washburp, Thsd
Gray as Colorado Bill, and James Healy
as Charles Clayton were very good. The
comedy element was made very proml-
nent by the efforts OF Jcre Grady as
Robert McGinnis. while j. l. Byrnes was
NJ commonly good as the hypocritical
Deacon Hardasre
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would have been the result when he
replied there was not?
Before G olonel Olney became a mem
Der of the board of aldermen, however.
two attempts were made to open Thayer
street. Public hearings were given and
so strong was the opposition to the
measure on the part Of the property
owners that the plan could not be car
ried out. 1t is not at all improbable
that if "Public Good" would make
himself known his name might be found
in the list OF objectors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21
Providence Opera House.

lie Demi- Monde" was presented at the
Providence Opera house last evening by
Miss Carrie Turner's company, and was
present, that its repetition tomorrow
with still larger audisnces.
versions have already been presented, is
perhaps seen TO better advantage in this
adaptation than in any other, though tbs
morals OF the plsy is decidedly not
what it should be. 1t belongs
toa class OF plays that are thoroughly
uuwholesome. and satisfy none save
those materislists OF the so-callcd real
istc school to whom the presentation of
the under side OF life has an attraction
that shows : morbid nature craving
unwholesome things.
The mastery hand of the playwright
renders the story interesting aud the
sharp skirmishes between the gay,
unprincipled woman and the man
OF the world, in which the former tries
TO secure not only husband, but
one whose name would cover as with a
mantle Of protection her vices and her
weaknesses, while the latter tries to pro-
tect friend, even to the
length of daring his own
reputation to secure his end.
Miss Turner, one OF the most beautiful
women on the stage today. made her
part attractive by the sheer magnetism
Of her personality MS well as
by her admirable conception Of
the witty adventures. Mr.. St. Maur's
Interpretation OF Oliver gave TO that part
n rendition entirely at variance with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

other present ations, but In 40 mastery n
way as to overcome the remem-
brsnce Of other interpretations. Miss
Lillian Leach as Marcelle was DENT ure
and loveablc, and Miss Lillian Lawrence
as Valentine portrayed the gay
woman OF fashion most excel
lently. The rest OF the support was
decidedly weak, and needs strengthening,
otherwise the company deserves only the
highest praise. "Chained Hearts" will
be given this evening by the same com.
panv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21
CIrY ADvER1XsENxxrs.
-
fnE CITY or PROVIDENCE.
IMPROVED SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
pEsAs1s.sr 2. RELIC wosa,
pssAs1s:s1 Z; SEsEsS SEs'ss 9SSs Har.

Sowhiestvf thS yIr.c.s NItl hALL
SEALED ysoSy9yx,nfEo M r. ~ 4 NSy vsa :, isss W
once % SSsI, 5 Ssiesl 4 =, ssT5Hb3x Rsc;%: n:
Ps0ssa sscfioEr siffs foss oAvEsuE DIVISION
About aiSf fsk io1aneh circolar brick sewer
About sea f.ss 5s.lass ercsisr brak saE sewer.
NsycH8S' < iiTlrx's AVENUE DIVISION
About ssSa feet iolinch sifcaAar b.isk sewer,
rSyiiiSSSEi rS}iSE 4 . 'SssSos,asgyArgcks1r gIyEa y.
brick sewer. average Gun fe test.
IN SECTION IA, wOONAsQUkTuCKET RIVER
DIVISION About 1908 feet 7i-inch circular
bIiok sewer. average cut 20 feet
All propvsas must lie made upon tho blank forms
which VIII BIO fnrnished Tor tnat purpose. and each
sewer NUT he bid for Sc srately.
Pans may be seep snd specifications and forms
fnsnser su II 'fP PpoSds%ss the once Oh inc oi'S
Each bidder u reqdss,ed 70 sve reference as to
his business stshdins. and 20 state generally what
expe.ience he has had IN such work as here Iro-
No bid will be considered unloss accompanied By
a certified check for the sum OF one thousand dol.
lars.
A satisfactory bond for sum equai 60 about one.
NTH OF the estimated amount OF the contract con-
dtioned upon the faithful performance OF ths
contract. Will be required OF the successful dder.
1hs right 10 reject any Or Al propossls is o.
served. ROBERT E.eMlTH,
Commissioner Of Public Works
nov7-decl-2it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21
OVER A ROSE.

Over n rose, whose fragile petals shed
Cried out against some ruthless passer by,
Two gentle eyes, with tender pity red.
Gazed and the look was followed by sigh.
Had those same rose leaves been my falling
hopes,
Dashed to the ground, in punishment, per-
haps,
OF rash presumption, would that pitying
gaze
Follow and speak forgiveness for the lapse
j. j. II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

Ski racing is the national game OF Nor.
wcgians, aud rare sport II is toe. A ski
consists Of n piece Of flexible wood : or 5
feet long. 9 inches wide and about inch
thick. with the end turned up in front, as
IA the fashion In certain kinds OF skates
With ski on each foot. Norwe0ians Of all
sexes and ages. whether In town or country,
skim over the snowclad hills, and even
compete with one another In regular races
Ski running il splendid exercise, well
suited 20 n land where the snow lies long
and the hills are plentiful The ski Is quite
different from the Canadian snowshoe. A
Lapland youth gave exhibitions of his skill
ON the ski shoes at the recent Worlds fair.
but was sadly hampered In his obliging e.
forts by lack Of snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

\ II doesn't make any difference whether
||cFe is . monkey language or not.
Rhat the country needs is more people
mo oan speak the English language
|nGcessfully.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21
THE CITY ON PROVIDENCE.
CITY ELECTION

by iaw W. as he dsy for 2odhs The city
AAFsossEF III HE fsSss3Sr SSsRssG s S e
:ns q b. st s h. .sSTs dr 70 e
iSsuf2 Ss ds e %
"cHAPTER, IeSs"
ARTICLE K. SECTION ]. lin all elections held by
tss people for STATE cry s9Sn ward 9T district r
largest number OF votes cast shall be declared
-'"sEcTIoS 2,-rhis amendment shall take in the
constitution OF the state the place Of section 10 Of
Artl9le Will; 'Qf Eisctions which said section "a
wherefors. the qualified electors of tho City OF
se%Ss IN ward T Mse{sss on @ :sd twenty Eighth 81
day q Noysmss, M 4 q, fo9wins places p
on Wotspdsp street, second District @ at east end Y
B2s & , %iRB RefdPr % Mf5ss susr' az IN. school
Be1ent Tr:stsi second District, at tho Ward Room
TEHFb EfFSb wXRb, First District. at No 8. West
on smith street; Third District at No. 500 Branch
FOURTH wARD First District. at No. 4e Jack.
son street; Second District. at No. sas westm In
'sT FIFTH ;rfi wxR ssfSba F9s District. Voting Booth on
second District at the Ward Room on Beacon
SIXTH WARD. First District at the Ward Room
on Public street; Second District at No. e35 Thur
SEVENTH WARD First District at No. ls1
Harrison rreet second District. at the Ward
'iSIG TiSaTH WARD. First District a, nOrthwes.
corner Of Msasr and Hudson, streets; Second
District. at the Ward Room on Harrison street.
SH y .n second psse SCf
al the Mard wa d. R9,n n q Pall,s street ,.r, .,,o
District, at the Ward Room on Atwell's avenue !;
Third District. at No. sac Smith street
y vote Il Of al
&2SS sSSfEsRrS 81 4Hs JSS $As E$S $SHbSs
SUsficEs OF OF f The FsAcE with the names
said Elsctor, in each ward win give in their ball
lots for the Approval or Rejection OF The above
H5S'sssH sS ssts Of kaods i,iand dsssnaisd as
SAID elector. n each ward VIII esc, oSg 2, the
o9ssETEE sss .sro. fis the WI sss
sSr coanIrYEE + o or x. term ef oSs YEAR in place
OF Walter B. Frost resigned;
SAD sectO. n s The Esnsn %sra 81 Win y. eles oSs
Of Henry v. A. Joslin, rssxn,d;
ONE resident OF said ward a member OF tho
SCHOOL COMMITTEE. for ;,u.a ts: term & ot oss YEAR
MON lCoUNCiLMEN, who shall each be a quailned
yGssl witch iP hs Ia Is eeesca anu ~ N 'l' "'u 'Or
said ward meetings. as the law directs. shall be
KEEP; open from sunrise at o;oi o'clock A NJ unth
WITNESS my hand and the seal of .aid
city this tweaieth dax e SsvsRRr ,T a. u s ises
nov 20-Std
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EVEN BUTCHERS EAT
QUAKER OATS
THE THEATERSTHIS WEEK
KeIth's Opera House.

A god sized audience gathered last
night at Keith's Opara house TO see the
Initial production Of Annie Ward Tiffany's
tains the usual rich heirsss, scheming
guardian and wronged younger brother.
The plot is as follows: Gerald Creighton,
a lawyer robs the estate Of his cousin,
Ethel Clifford. of which he
is executor. He seeks 10 hide his
defalcation by marrying the heriess.
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CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
CANVASS NOTICE.

The several boards OF canyassers will meet for
the purpose OF canvaring and correcting the
rt spec tive ward lists OF voters WEDNESDAY,.
Nov mber 2a Isp3 and Tor tho anal CANVASS on
SATURDAY. Noyeinper %, 1893, at 7o'cock p. IN
FIRST ward at tho ward room on wiekends
street
second ward at the ward room on North Main
street.
Third ward at the ward room on Smith street.
r Fourth wafd at No. A2 jackson street.
Filth ward at the ward room OF Beacon avenue
Sixth ward at the ward room on Public street.
street.
Eighth ward at tho ward room on Harrison
street.
Ninth ward nt the ward room on Pallas street
Tenth ward at the ward room Oh Atwells ave.
transfers to close at o'clock pm on the last day
OF canvass
WILLIAM r. CLARKE,
Novi5-lot City Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

WE are reliably informed that Presi-
1ent Cleveland is engaged in the touch
lng and ingenious pastimc OF picking
1utumn leaves. If it will direct his
attention from the sere and withered
)eaf ont in the Pacific, the nation win
breath easier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

HoDE ISLAND generally furnishes a
ny for the Thanksgiving dinner of
Deesident, but probably will not this
~ lis a pretty mean turkey that
MA fAtten itself for Cleveland this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

KUssELL SAGE must again stand trial
= using clerk as q buffer. There are
1ne privileges that even rich man
nnnot trample upon with impunity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

= TnE Ohio papers are still reiterating
1he statement that Lawrence Neal
neither drinks, smokes nor chews. He
hns, however, the reprehensible and un-
DardonabIe habit of getting left at
n1ections.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

Nh. FERRIS is not, after all, an en-
Iheer it seems. The supreme court
NJ 30 and the court ought to know.
(ople who have ridden in his big wheel,
oWever. will still hold to their own
Unions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

NEW YoRK has always been the state
- which the presidential election has
vung. and just at present there IL a
|gOll-ds6ned suspicion that she is in
11lned to Republicanism. Candidates
- the presidency ON the Democratic
||ulnst viii please take out life insurance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

II \ possible that President Cleveland
~ thinking of the speechlessness of
MID B. Hill when he wrote that
nnksgivingproclaination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

HIM modern free-trade" plank in
y Democratic platform was intended
- only in the states north Of
- and Dixon's line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

y ,ArroRxEy GENERAL OLNEY refuses to
cuss the recent election. He has
o refused to discuss the trusts and
hcR matters which he was hired to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

PueDERaAsf has been pronounced
- By medical experts and now Moth
xcmains for him but to choose the
Of rope he will take.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

ONE OF THE KEUTAKo CHILDREN.
Of dress, and her husband delighted in
gratifying her. Besfdcs she had many gar
ments that Had been in her family for gen.
erations. She showed me her wedding
dress. She kept 10 in q ssndslwood box
and touched n reversstSy.
The last time l was In Toxic I was on
business aud was hurried. xonly found
time to call upon the Keutagos. She re.
ceived me with the warm affection Of an
old friend and all the ceremony OF Japanese
etiquette. She gave me clear tea (no MILK
or sugar. In rare cups, without handles,
and about the stss Of biK thimble. Then
she gave me sveVtmeaes from a small lac
qnered cheat OF drawers Each drawer con-
tanned a dihersnt kind Of sweet. They
were all made Of sugar, tinted and shaped
In imitation Of some aower or leaf.
When had 10 60, che gave me silver
pipe, such a. japanese ladies usc-the tint
est thing imsgtnablc-holding enough for
about one Whit. II was in satin case,
and the case matched n pouch which was
filed with Japanese tobacco. A little
white box h, "a the whole. set great store
by the excellent photographs she gave me
Of her two babies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

UP In Attleboro they are having an
nldsmic of sand-bagging. The concom-
rnts OF hard times are multifold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

) SEVERAL Chicago papers are covertly
tDinuating that the Worlds fair is now
thing of the past.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

lsyne the terrible defeat Of the Popu-
1lu In tho resent election has not
uoed Senator PETER to shave his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

II would make even the shade of
|obert Fulton stare to see an Erie canal
- running by electricity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

IHB cruiser Columbia cannot be
nmed IL she looks with shade Of con-
npt upon other boats of her class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

Grower has decided to hold for few
oys his congratulatory letter to OK
|ueen Liliuokalani.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

Gls RxosIIency d. Russell Brown. Governor Of
11ooe q Nude Island and Providence PlantA-
a ooccrAonca with the custom OF our fathers. and
rnocm mendation OF the President OF the United
~ hereby appo'nt Thursday. Nov ooth' iess.
Ko6nV 6 eshankaRlvins and praise.
- narrowly connned 10 the present. nor our
HAAher Let us recall tho unexampled period OF
|>unnl Oeosoerity and progress signaiized by the
1ons 1onfivAl OF this memorable year. and II.
n~h ne stress Of Industrial depression, we
- me Measure of orr responsibility for existing
m1,taona We shal indeed have reason To be
knnkfuI Tor times OF trial a. for days OF plenty.
ha citizens of favored state we have particular
nno 20 rejoice in the continued blessings of life.
XnltA and peace, and IN freedom from the raw
~ OF famine pestilence and storm.
q 1hua grateful, for the past patient for the
~coent and with resoute faith I'm the future let
D - u II day in manner most bcftting con-
@enoc and custom offer 10 the ID vine 0iyor OF All
'oo1 ne devout worship OF thankful hearts. and
'cct His love and mercy by sharng our bless
~ with the needy and unfortunate. In testi-
F mony Whereof have hereunto set my
49, hand and caused the seal OF the state
70 be affxcd at Providence the fourth
- ~ day OF November. IN the year OF our
NJ Lord one thousand eight hundred and
three and Of Independence tho
ouc hundred ami eighteenth.
ID. RUSSELL BROWN.
.6nOR(}E H. UTTER Secretary Of State.
<thsr state papers please copy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

The odor of arnica is still detected in
" Democratic ranks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-21

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.