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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
THE HAWAIIAN CRIME.

As was 10 have been expected Mr..
Cleveland in his message deignes only
to inform congress that he had taken
steps to restore the queen in Hawaii,
aud regretted that he did not have at
hand information to the effect that "the
status existing before our foreign
Intervention had Leen restored.
But while he fails 10 explain his course
10 congress there is every probability
that congress will not be rs negligent
in is duty toward Mr.. Cleveland. IL he
has done what he ihtimates he has done,
or even IL his plans have miscarried.
congress should promptly take him in
hand ard put some very pointed ques.
tions TO him, even going 10 the point Of
impeachment. if indeed he has made war
against a friendly nation on his ewn
responsibility. He does not seem TO
realize the seriousness Of the situation,
bat the representatives Of the people
will demand first, the papers in the case.
and then the full particulars in regard to
his instruction. TO bo,a Biount and
Willis.
Ii, after a careful aHa-f4en- part l.san
investigation into the matter. it is found
that Mr.. Cleveland has committed an
unlawful act, and abused the high
power with which he has been entrusted,
steps should be taken locking to his
impeachment. The honor and good
faith Of the nation is involved and should
be indicated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
FALSE ALARMS or FIRE.

AT its meeting last evening the com.
mon council passed without dissenting
vote bill for an ordinance providing
for tho punishment, by fine or imprison.
mcnt, Of persons who purposely send out
false alarms OF fire. The penalty pro-
posed cannot DO considered too severe.
Indeed it may DC doubted whether a
moro lenient provision would acccmp.
lish the desired end.
During the greater part Of the year
cases OF wanton and mischievous ring
ing Of false alarms are few and far
between; but itappears TO have become
the favorite amusement Of politicians in
certain sections of the city, when they or
their friends have BEEN successful in
their candidacy. The recent muaicipal
election furnishes an example Of this
foolish and costly kind Of celebration.
Repeated ALARMS were sent in. Tbs
members Of the fire department were
kept herry:ng and scurryiug merely %
crafty the msch!ey0us propeBsii.es Of
few persons who oagat to know
better.
Common rapor. has IL that these
alarms we're seaa9-A either BY CT 7rzrtrr
the direction OF successful candidate
for an ofsce IN the city cosnc.! II this
IS true. all thar q 70 be said Is ,ha; the
person in question trorglt himself
down 70 The level OF tae irresponsible
hoodlum and shoall. II he IS not o.
ashamed Of LIS cnildisn action. More
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
CLEVELAND AND CIVIL SERVICE

"The continued intelligent execution
of the civil service law. wrote Presi-
dent Cleveland in his message to
congress, " is most gratifying" How
he must have smiled to himself when
writing this paragraph as be thought of
the intelligent execution Of the civil
service law under Josiah Quincy. How
he can reconcile his approval both of
the law and of Mr.. Josiah Quincy is one
of the questions that he does not pre-
tend to answer. There was time when
we believed Mr. Cleveland was sincere
in his support of the civil service law
aud in his expressed desire to elevate the
tone of politics by extending the work.
ings of the civil service, but that time has
passed, for he has placed in power men
who have most nagrantly violated every
principle Of the civil service law upon
every possible occasion and whose APP
pointments have brought disgrace and
ridicule upon the nation. and yet he not
only maintains the most cordial rela-
tions with these men. but extends to
them his approval Of their official acts.
His action contradict his words.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

IT was pleasant and satisfied crowd that
emerged from Lothrcp's Opera house twice
yesterday, at the conclusion or the afternoon
and evening performances Of the celebrated
Western drama entitled, The Black Hawks"
which for two hours and half had furnished
entertainment for the patrons of that popu-
lar place Of amusement. The piece itself is n
meritorious one and depicts IN gra phic man.
ner life and characters OF the Wild western
country when mining districts were Ia their
infacy. fsate
The members of Lothrop's Stock
company were In their element Ia
their respective roles and smooth,
finished and consistent performance was the
result Ofthe cast. J. Francis Kirke had the
title role, and in the stronger scenes he dis
played capsbility for the enactment OF heroic
roles that as,onished his most ardent admirers.
A. II. Field made a despicable william as
Harry Ashton, and E. r. Burton made clever
jew as Isaac Levy. John Phillips, an old
time favorite, made his first appearance this
season as Bob Seymour. black scamp, and
was received with rounds OF applause. Miss
Laura Dean increased her popularity as Rachel
Levy. and in the concert hall scene introduced
q very pretty dancing and singing specially.
Little Charlotte was also very happy as
Ttxy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
GARFIELD CLUB MEETING.

That was an enthusiastic meeting held
under the auspices OF the Garfield Re-
publican club at Pawtucket last even.
ing. Indeed there was reason for con-
gratulation, for in addition to the grand
victories in Massachusetts, New York,
Ohio and other states last month were
the successes in our own municipali-
tes here in Rhode Island. This city has
elected a Republican mayor so had
Pawtucxet. While the club was enjoying
its reunion came the news of an over
turn in Woonsocket,, where on an un-
precedentedly large vote Mr.. Pothier,
the Republican candidate, was chosen
mayor.
President Tiepke always active and
always progressive had as guests prolni-
nent leaders of the party from other
states who voiced the sentiments of their
own people as we'll as those within the
confines of this commonwealth. There
was no clap-trap in their talk, but solid.
substantial facts.
They proved beyond the possibility Of
contradiction that the disaster which
has come upon our industrial concerns
is due entirely to this fear that the Demo
cratic congress, backed by a Democratic
executive, will destroy the protective
system. They were not at loss for
pertinent illustrations OF the truth of
their assertions, for on every hand
closed mills and workshops could be
pointed out and hundreds of thousands
Of idle and almost starving people found
to substantiate their claims.
Their statements would have brought
sadness to the patriotic heart were it
not that they sounded the trumpet of
Republican success in the near future
"a success which means for this
country return to prosperity, content
ment and plenty, instead of present
want, di.trust, idlencss and suffering.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05


The Times is pleased TO be able to offer
its hearty congratulations to trio Of
bright newspaper men, who are about to
embark In the field OF journalism in our
sister city OF Providence with the deter
mination to do or die, and, II we are not
greatly mistaken, they will succeed in
their enterprise, as they are all well de-
veloped specimens OF the genus ''hustler."
In few days the ProvidencefNews,w which
has been Republican paper for the past
two years, will come into the hands OF a
new management, consisting OF Charles
*. Howand, Martin c. Day and George
r. Mackinnon, all recognized as three OF
the brightest Journalists in the state, and
who ater upon their new duties perfectly
equipped for the work before them.
They are all Rhode Island men, educated
i'd, Providence, and consequently have a
thorough knowledge of men and poll
tics, and this alone will be a great step
towards the success OF their venture. The
Times wishes the yonug men Godspeed,
and has 10 doubt that they will "get
there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
NOW FOR THE STATE HOUSE!

The common council responded
promptly to the desires of the state
house commission and the joint special
committee on site, by voting last even
ing to devote $4,000 to the purchase Of
grounds which are to be presented
the state. The site selected, in
the general terms Of the COM
mittee's recommendation, is practi-
cally the only site in the city suited to
the splendid monument to be devoted to
the states government. The munici
palty may well be generous in its gift
for it secures at this small expense a
contribution to its landscape beauties
that will be the admiration and envy of
every city in the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
kci his Opera Honse.

The attraction at Keith's Opera house last
night was the popular southern meleiram a,
"In Old Kentucky."a romantic story of the
Blue Grass state, by c. 4. Dazey. II deals
with the peculiar life OF the
denizens OF the southern mountain districts,
with all its chivalry. lawl cssness and love.
The heroine Is the true mountain girl.
She induces the love OF an adventurous
young manufacturer of moonshine whisky
who spares neither pains nor money TO make
her his own. The young man has 10 mission in
life besides winning the girls heart. He has
sworn TO avengc the murder Of his father and
ths dual vengeance and love makes most
interesting and exciting romance. Madge
Briefly, impersonated by Laura Burt, is a
typical maid OF the mountains and
wins the admiration and sympathy
OF the audience at the start.
Tn, part of the hero. Frank Layson. is play ed
by Edward Holland. The inevitable Ken
lucky colonel. Sandusky Dooli,tle. is cepicted
By Charles II. Bradshaw, In a most realistic
manner. Miss Althea Layson, su-
perannuated firt, Is portrayed by
Miss Charlotte Winnett; Frazer
Golfer takes the part of Joe Lovey. the moon
sinner lover Of Miss Madge; Barbara Holland
is impersonated by Miss Marian Abbott and
Horace Holton by Edward White. The scenic
effects are well planned. Notably among the
stage paraphernalia Is the race course. Ex-
cellent music is furnished by the Woodland
Whangdoodles. n colored band. "In Old Ken
lucky " will be given each evening this week
with matinees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
Westminster Theater.

The Fay Foster Burlesque company are al
this place of amusement and give very
pleasing entertainment The performance
opens with skit, in which there was an abund.
ance of singing. dancing and funny situations
In the olio are May Lawrence, in character
songs. the Elliot brothers, In q burlesque ac.
roba,ic act: Laoni and Everett an Irish and
Yankee comedy team: j. J. Fenton and the
Rosaives. five gymnasts, In a performance
that has not been squaled by any team
that has visited this city in
a number Of years. The performance
concludes with burlesque entitled Dear Min.
ME-" in which VI. Florence Eiwards. NAY r.
Lawrence. Marie Armstrong. assisted by all
of the comedians OF the company Jake part.
One Of the.pleasing features OF the piece is the
marching OF dozen or more young lade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
His Trump of Fame.

"I was out In Milwaukee tho other
day" said a business man, "and after
had done what ] went there TO 40 looked
up friend, and he took me out to show
me the town. We walked around on all
the principal strocts. and he pointed out
90 mo the big buildings and all that sort
Of thing Finally We reached n down
town corner, and my friend took up his
stand there.
81 didn't know what he was up 10, but
dutifully stood beside him, and we talk.
cd Of all sorts of things for half an hour
or so. just as was beginning 10 get very
tired he nudged me and pointed out n very
ordinary looking man who was walking
slowly toward us.
THAT'S him ? he said "a great excite
ment.
81 expected 20 SEQ the president or some
body equally great, and looked In the di-
rection indicated l saw nobody but the
ordinary looking man before mentioned.
81 knew IL we stood here long enough
we'd sec him. continued ray friend.
That's him, sure enough
That's whoi' asked.
'"Why.' lac answered. that's Charles
II. Harris
"'And who In blazes 10 Charles II.
Harrisf
81 shall never forget tho look of utter
contcmpt that my friend cast on me. lie
drew hisa--iif 'tp 90 his iull height and an
swCrod IA q tone that made me feel very
small indcud. why. he's the man who
wrote "Af,er the BAH. ~ Buffalo TX.
press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

The people OF Woonsocket are to be
congratulated upon their change from
a Democratic to Republican mayor
Mayer Pond has been retired by a
majority 80 large as TO practically bury
him Beneath the snow storm OF ballots.
Tas victory of ths Republicans is
due 10 several causes. het more largely
to Democratic disaaec.ioa ard ths tenn
peraace sentiment than 10 any other
causes, although the effect OF the Re-
publican wave Of success was undoubt-
eddy felt in Woonsocket as tie increased
msjonties OF the Republican candidates
for aldermen and coancilmen demoa-
stTates.
Mayer Pond broaght his sown defeat
upon himself, but it is something more
than the defeat Of mayoralty candi-
date, for it is the defeat Of the ring of
Democratic politicians who have so lcng
held absolute sway in the northern part
result of the notice served on the ring
10y the Democrats in Woonsocket that
the people have rights that must be con-
sidered. and thu persistent igHefiHg- -ef
those rights has led up to the present
overwhelming defeat Of tho rings can
didate.
Mayor Pond has been In politics long
enough to have known that his candi-
dacy this year meant his own defeat.
One Of the leading young Democrats Of
the city was candidate for the post
Office. He secured on his petition the
names OF 1900 out OF 1900 possible Demo.
cratic voters, but the ring turned him
down and had one Of its own members ap.
pointed. Yesterday was the first oppor-
tunity the turneddown faction has had
to get back at the machine and they ac.
copied it with heartiness that must
have awakened the macb.ae. TIE
temperance element, disgrssed with
the open and fiagrant violation of the
Sunday law. asked both candidates for
the mayoralty what action they would
take in regard to the enforcement of the
law IL elected. Mr.. Pothier said
squarely that he would enforce it. Mr..
Pond quibbled. 1t was an expensive
quibble for it arrayed against him at
element that is undoubtedly the best
element in the city.
Woonsocket haying broken away from
the grip of the machine which has so
long held sway may hereafter Ee
counted upon as a Republican
city. It is naturally Republican
and can easily be kept so.
There seems little reason to believe
that the split in the Democratic
party is not permanent one.
Mr.. Pothier is an able young man,
we'll posted on the city's needs and is in
every way fitted to carry on the affairs
of the city with ability and dignity and
will never be found advancing corporate
and personal matters at the expense of
the best interests of the city.
Woonsocket is to be congratulated
upon so welcome a change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

Wake up contemporaries and listen.
We heard sweet music over the wire last
mig ht, and the tune ran something like
this. On and after Monday, Dec. 1,
1898, the clean and youthful Providence
News that has been so misused and Ill
supported for the past two years, will
come out in new form as
penny paper. It's management will be
OF an entirely new make up and will COM
prise tho brainiest newspaper heads OF
the state, most OF whom have seen
previous service and held responsible po-
sitions in the editorial departments Of
the Providence Journal and Bulletin.
There was also n whisper that there
was plenty Of money behind the new COM
pany and that it was Of course entirely free
from debt. The size OF the paper is not,
we believe, to be diminished, but the sub
scription price viii be greatly
cheapened. This alone, with the good
start the paper already has, would insure
it OF success. But with Editor Howland
at the helm and associates at his elbow,
all OF whom are well versed in Rhode
Island affairs, what can one
predict for this clean honest paper, but a
sudden and positive success. We are glad
to commend the new management on its
enterprise and brilliant prospects ahead.
May the smile Of prosperity be even
greater upon you, brothers, than you
anticipate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
Tn, Actors Nightmare.

An actor who il noted for his good ma
ture and luck Of melancholy surprised his
friends recently by appearing mt one OF
his haunts with downcast air and detected
manners.
"Hello, joe" said one, what in the
world ails your l'nerer saw you look 80
wretched."
"My dear boy" said the actor, "my
trouble is one that is beyond medical aid
Don't look scared. I'm not going to
die. My ailment Is not physical. am
suffering from melancholy, superinduced
by the unpleasant part that has been
assigned to me by our manager. am
cast for the villains part, you see, and
il is a villain Of the mean and unsympa-
thetic sort. The better i act IL the more
i will be condemned by the audiences.
No woman's smile will greet my appear
ance, no tear will mark my exit. Ny un.
happy ending will provoke smiles. Ny
preliminary triumphs will arouse anger
and indignation. ! am beginning to feel
the contempt and coldness with which
will be greeted. shall he miserable all this
season. / love TO bask in the smiles Of
my audiences, and their applause is music
In my ears My soal Is attuned to sym
pathy and suffers when il has IL not. Be
sides know shall soon begin TO feel the
character / have to assume. You must
not be surprised II you see me doing
strange things. a man can't be mean and
contemplate every night and several mat
inees without sometimes losing his real
nature when off duty too. fzpqN
"Somc people imagine that the actor
likes to play mean parts as we'll as pleas
ant ones. That IS q mistake, assure you
III it were not that j cannot afford to re-
sign at this time, I'd throw up my con-
tract Immediately. New York Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
Table Decorations.

There is always cry for fresh table
decorations. Mr.. Whistler has pretty
taste, and sometimes adorns his dinner
table in manner unforgetable For in
stance; A long white striped tablecloth,
table napkins OF tho finest damaSk, stamp
ed in the corner with the famous butter
fly. A littie--a very little-blue china,
containing single white chrysanthemums,
in the middle an ivory bird cage. and in
Il some birds hopping from Eilded perch
TO perch. Everything is served upon dishes
of choicest empire silver. The champagne
is always en- oarsfe Then Mr. Whistler
IL very fond Of the plsts that most pleased
the diners Of bygone centuries-peacocks
served with their tails full spread. or a
sueking pig skewered with skewers Of
silver, and champing n little orange be.
tween its teeth London Gentlewoman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

Cabinet cloth and heavy feltings In dark
oolorings are artistic foils for bright arti.
oles of vertu. A straight breadth of either
may be effectively hung 10 cover the mar.
row space between two windows where
bits OF gorgeous bric-a.brac are 20 be
grouped. Dull pompeilan red and willow
green are both found 20 be charming com
plements OF brass or old silver trappings.
while any of the various shades Of rich
china blue "bccume" the popular gold and
white ornaments.
pretty change IN the arrangement OF
Peftirrcs ~ ~ hur-g ever one iOOpcl cur
tain short projecting lambrequin Of the
same material, TO give the effect Of a deep
recess. This Il especially attractive for
rooms that open one into another. Here
one seems 10 look down long vista OF
warm color. II Household.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

THOSE who are suffering from the
rigors Of cold winter should reflect
with gratitude upon the philanthropic
spirit manifested by the Democrats in
attempting oput ice on the free list.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
II Knew the Dinner uelI.

Not long AFRO horse at work in city
dockysrA fell into hole by tho roadside.
As 1t did not attempt TO rise and would not
even help those who were willing to help IL,
derrick "a sort Of hosting machine) was
put over the pit, and singing tackle was
about to be fastened around the animal in
order that il might be lifted out. Al that
very instant the dinner ball rang. Prick
ing up its ears at the familiar sound, the
horse in the twinkling Of an eye laid its
Yorefeet on the edge Of the hole and sprsng
out with the utmost esse. The sluggsrd
shook on his lAziness and made a straight
line for its noohtids meal Ia the stable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
THE THEATERSTHIS WEEK


The spectacular psLtoniins. 'Fantssnna." de-
lighted n large audience At the Providence
Opera house last evening, 10 Judge from the
laughter and spplsuse with which IL was
greeted. The scenic effects are finer than
ever and deserve detailed melton. The scenes
al the bottom OF the sea and showing the ave.
nue OF fountains being especially noticeable.
The trick mechanical effects were elaborate
and kept the house In gs.e of merrimcnt
with the assi.,s.ce OF Pico. represSnted by
r. y. ze!,ner. tn. fairy queen and demon
King were ably rersona;ed by beautiful and
shspely Rose Newman and Nr. Hilton. Mar
tha Morris was a charming Lena ana A. Bar
tolet'i an interesting lover. Ghosts, fairies
witches and hob goblin. Of all sorts Abonnded.
The play is rather .all Of horse play. but the
fun is uprosrious AID as change II Is de-
,idedly refreshing.
"Fantssma" has, OF course, been seen here
many times, but never with moro gorgeous
effects or moro beautlful costumes. The
scenery is all new, many new and clever tricks
were introduced and this spectacular panto-
mine Is certainly the most attractive one in
the country. II has no rivals and indeed the
attempt 20 compete with IL must prove fail
ure. A more delightful evening cannot be
immagined than "Fantssna" furnishes. 1t will
be repeated toaiaht and tomorrow afternoon
and evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

AccoRDIyG to the Democratic method
Of explaining difficulties the mixel-up
condition Of Chicago's municipal inan.
ces Is easily accounted for. She is
simply suffering from too much pros.
ptfiLy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

BEFoRE the game the football player
wears his hair long. After the game he
deems himself exceedingly fortunate If
We has enough left to wear it short.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

THERE are three more annual mes.
cages yet to come from Grover, hut by
patience and fortitude the country will
pull through.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

RUMoRs of cabinet designations oc-
easionally float to the public ear aud are
about the only thing patriotic Americans
can become hilarious over in connection
with the present administration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

Mr.. MORTON is doing his best 10 pro-
vide MS with good weather, wo suppose,
but IL would be well for him to study
mp on the great dotriment 10 life and
health caused by sudden changes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

DoN'r attempt in the coming weeks to
undeceive your child on the subject of
Santa Claus. Let him hug the pleasing
dslusion another year at least.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

GROVER, Grover, three years and three
months more of Grover. p. S.-This
statement also includes the entire out.
put OF Democracy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

FoRTUNATELY for the world in general
Growers latest free trade song cannot
he utilized by hand organs and street
pianos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

IF your boy is too i'll to spend his COL
sege vacation at home don't feel hard
toward him. Football is most seduc-
tive game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05

THIS is an excellent time of year to
repose implicit confidence in what your
doctor says about wearing plenty of un-
derclothing.