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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

The resolution that has been intro
duced in the Senate for an amendment
of the constitution that will provide
plurality elections merits the thoughtful
consideration of all the Republican
members.
1t is to be assumed that the Demo-
Gratis will not favor it, because they fear
that too much amending of the consti-
tuition would spoil their old and dearly
beloved shibboleth of a constitutional
convention. That would mean political
ruin, as they have at present no other
shot in their locker.
There are pretty strong and plausible
arguments for and against the proposi.
ton to so change the constitution as 10
make plurality of the votes cast elect.
In this state, as the parties are now
multiplied. it would not infrequently be
likely to result in the giving of the Of
fees to the party that had only a minor.
ity of the voters in its ranks. If il
could he assumed that the people of the
state would divide themselves into two
parties, and refrain from splitting off
into Populists and Prohibitionists. there
would be little argument to be offered
against the plurality rule.
AS it is, however, the question cer-
tainly admits Of debate. 1t would not
be wise or patriotic TO amend the con
stitution in such manner as TO rive
power into the hands of the party that
was so impervious to all the influences
OF the times as to hang together for the
mere purpose of capturing the offices.
The strictly political aspects of the
question seem 10 be much more clearly
defined. The Democrats want 10 have
constitutional convention, in the hone
shat they might get the delegates
elected in some manner that would
give them the control, and then they
could fix the constitution so that IL
would insure their permanency in power
This purpose is well understood. and is
scarcely denied by the leaders. II there
were to be an amendment providing for
plurality passed, or even seriously adyo.
Gated by the Republicans, the Demo.
cratic argument for constitutional
election would be completely shattered.
1t Is for this reason that the Democrats
viii oppose the plurality amendment.
and 1t was for this reason that they OBJ
posed the two amendments that were
voted upon at the election last fall.
The Republicans have nothing to lose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
The Russian Choir.

An evenipg of Russian folk songs, given
by native Russians, dressed In the cos
tunes OF the land OF their fathers, and
sung with all the earnestness and aban-
don that characteriZes the Russian music
In the Russian home, is a treat that has
never before been accorded u Providence
audience. The Russian choir il COM
posed Of sixteen native Russians,
directed by Nine. Eugene Liueff.
Their songs were all Russian and
semi-national. There were ballads,
hymns, humorous songs, pastorals aud
songs OF the inglorious deeds OF Cossacks,
toy ether with a sprinkling of plaintive
love ditties that sound wonderfully like
our own. The words being sung in the
native dialect, IL is difficult TO follow the
varying emotions unless one understands
the unwritten language OF music itself.
The entire choir Is composed OF excellent
voices, well-trained and modulated aud
the music almost without exception was
of that weird, plaintive nature that char
acteriz 8 Russian melody.
Ihe choir was assisted by Mrs. A. b.
Corthell, pianist. and by Nils Matte
Atwood, VINO is pupil Of William X.
Lane. Miss Atwood made a sen sation
with her fresh, sweet soprano voice and
when she answered an encore with the
Lust Rose OF Summer" the audience
seemed entirely oblivious of the fact that
the song Is old.
The entertainment closes the Star
series for the present season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
AS TO KISSING.

Prof. Sedgwick talked about drinking
water and its agency in the spread OF
disease, at Brown University last night
and incidentally warned his audience
against kissing.
Now, while the learned professor may,
and probably has, pursued the agile
and fe tive bacilli until he has become
familiar with its habits, and perhaps a
confidant of its thoughts and plans, it is
apparent that he has paid less attention
to, and knows less about, the human
race, its tastes and predictions.
Kissing can never be restricted by
arraying the psychologists against it,
or by conjuring up visions of long pro-
cessions of bacilli ready to leap from
lip to lip as they touch in loving regard.
How can we be assured that the bac-
cilli do not contribute materially TO the
bliss of kiss? Is it not possible that
the tingle and thrill attendant upon
that osculatory exercise is caused, to
some extent at least, by the scramble of
the innumerable caravan of baccilli
from their haunts in the nerve centers
of one personality to the like retreats in
another?
This theory is not advanced as one
founded upon demonstrated scientific
truth, or as even demonstrable by scien-
tific methods. 1t is as plausible, however,
to the circumscribed understanding of
the common unscientific mind, as are
the majority of theories regarding the
minute and mythical creatures the
learned professors seek to make us be.
lieve in the existence of, and we claim
for it such consideration as the facts and
theories advanced may entitle il to-
Kissing goes by favor; not the favor
of the bacilli but the favor of the
larger and more cogent personages in
terested, and no Massachusetts profess
sor can persuade Rhode Islanders other
wise. The bacillus may be very useful
member Of the society it frequents, but
when it is claimed that it is to have n
voice, or be considered, in such impor.
tant functions as kissing it is asking
rather too much.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

and probably much to gain, politically,
by the advocacy of the plurality resolu-
tion. IL is perfectly safe to pass it on
the general principle that the people
may be safely trusted to do themselves
no injury when they are considering
change in their fundamental law. IL is
only right and fair that an opportunity
be given the voters to pass upon a mat
ter of the Importance of this, and the
political party that gives such a proof
of its faith in the good sense of the
people is pretty certain to make itself
the stronger by so doing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
wcstminster Theatre.

Lovers OF Comedy will dnd IL thick and
fast at this place of amusement thi.
week as there is An excellent company o
fun makers in the Night Owls Company.
The program - new in every respect
It opens with military size cb
ia which dozen or more shapely
Young ladies' and the comedians take
part. Tie marching Of the young ladies
l. the best that has been $ en- here this
season, and the comedians keen things
humming. Mis-, Nettie Huffman IL the
captain OF the company. The Wools
sisters. two spriRhty soubrettes follow
in a number of vocal selections Next
come John Fitzgerald aud Charles Kelley.
Irish comedians, who are very
clever and also. give a .lively set
to with the boxing gloves. Nettie
huffman. i'm male character. score1 N
III. and Is one Of the leading attractions.
The musical students, five la hunter.
appear i'm a laughable sketch, and Keen
the audience IN the best of humor for
twenty minutes. Ms, Millie Bennett. a
serio comic, comes next, aud sue A.
among the best In her line. The last i'm
the olio 10 Gordon aud Click, q musical
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

Boston has to face the possibility of
losing Herr Arthur Nikisch, the conduc-
tor Of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
1t is certainly to be hoped that this
blow may be averted, because Provi-
dence aud other cities claim moiety
OF the proprietary right that Boston
thinks is vested in her. Mr.. Nikisch
has made the music-loving public of
America his own, and it may safely be
assumed that universal regret would
follow his retirement from the great
Symphony Orchestra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

When there is a campaign impending
there Is always great deal of talk
about putting young men to the front.
There is but little in such talk
Young men get to the front in politics
about as quickly and easily as they do
in any other "walk of life." That is.
they get to the front as soon as they
push their way there, and not any
sooner.
There is the best opportunity in the
world for young men to make their way
In politics. There is no political machine
60 perfectly organized and operated as 10
deny toyoung men who have the capacity
an opportunity 10 be heard, and as soon
as they are heard they will command the
attention that their talents entitle them
70.
The popular impression that the young
men are not wanted by the veteran
political managers is not a correct one
The veterans want all the aid they can
get. They are always on the watch for
new talent, and are not slow to utilize
all that manifests itself.
What the young men in politics need
to do Is TO push to the front IL they
want to get there. There are men in
the way, of course. There are in all de.
partments Of human activity. There is
room to walk over their heads, which is
the only way that is ever unobstructed.
The way to get 10 the front is 10 90
- the 'front.' There is no ambulance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
RIGHT TO THE P0/NT.

IL would be one of the iropies OF fate II
u the most genial OF all the postmasters
that Mr.. Cleveland appointed during his
first term should become a victim of mis-
rule that no business men need apply for
post Offices, after having been a spared
monument during the whole of the Re-
publican administration.
! !
IL seems that the Democrats are think
| ing OF taking a real mugwump for their
| gubernatorial candidate, aud genuine
silk-stocking. too. Well, the days Of
Honest John Davis" are assuredly past.
! I
| II is a brave man who ventures into the
| fire insurance business in these troub-
| lous times
Boss Croker's pilgrimage through the
South seems to be prolific of very fine
| quality of obscurity.
I !
If the horde of Office seekers at Wash
Ington continues to increase as it Is now
doing in consequences Of the ra IA an
nouncement that new men are preferred,
the "bouncer said To be stationed in
front OF Dan Lamont's door will have to
be reinforced by a company of infantry
and Gatling gun.
IL is question whether the French
nation would be happy unless on the
verge Of crisis aud it is seldom sad for
this reason.
Does anybody know any reason why
the pay Of the fremen ought not to be
equal to the pay of the policemen
! !
Now the star of the men who rent sum :
mer cottages is in the ascendant.
! !
The President has evidently made
Gresham secretary of state for show aud
Josh Quincy assistant secretary for prac-
tical political purposes.
I !
What are we coming TO? First women
and now children are Interfering in iegis-
lation. The Anti-Gerry Society, organ
lied to secure law allowing children TO
appear on the New York stage by per-
mission Of the mayor. does not contain a
member over Is years of age and has not
been organized six months. Nevertheless
it has pushed a bill into the New York
assembly and is laboring earnestly for it's
passage, which seems likely. The pro-
fessional politician should look to his
laurels.
! ! !
A street fight in Brazil nowadays that
cannot manage to get into the dispatches
as revolution or IA rebellion is lacking
in the first elements of patriotism.
! I
Perhaps Ward McAllister would ad.
NIT President Clevelan to the Four
Hundred, as he says, but how about
those two members of the Cabinet who
wear turn-down collars
!
There seems TO be some interest in poll
tics in all parts of the state except Provi-
dence.
! !
The Republicans in the Ge neral Assem-
bly, eau materially aid in the campaign
by attending to the business that is be-
fore them. and getting some Of the meri-
torious bills that they nave In com
mitees made into laws.
! ! I
The Hon. Buck Kilgore, OF Texas. sab.
has been to see the President aud has
told him how he feels. The door OF the
Presidents room and the Hon. Bucks
boot ought to be subpe lied to enable
the public to exactly appreciate the Hon.
Bucks feelings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
THIS EVENING.

WARD ROOMS, s-Repub lican Primaries.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE. s-"The New
South
Il. +. KEITH's OPERA HOUSE. s-"McFee of
Dublin"
LoTHRoPS MUSEUM. 7-"The Hidden Hand"
WESTMINSTER THEATRE. s--The Night Owls
FRANKLIN SOCIETY, s-Lecture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
Herbert Johnson. In ..1Aea."

Edward +. Rice, proprietor of "Rice's
Surprise Party" wired Manager Nor
row Of the Providence Opera House last
night that he had secured Herbert John
son, Boston's favorite tenor. Co essay the
part OF Columbus in "i492." at the matt
nee next Friday aud Saturday evening
Our theltre-going public will doubtless
son being well-known here as Provi-
dence boy aud fine singer Thursday and
Friday night aud Saturday matinee sig.
Perugini will assume the role.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

By passing law prohibiting prize
fights California has made a mighty
stride in the direction of civilization.
III she succeeds in enforcing the new
regulation, perhaps some of her older
sisters will pluck up courage and at
tempt to simulate her example.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
insane.

Boston is beginning to realize that
possibly Bellamy was right when he in
timated that the streets of new Bos-
ton could easily be made superior to
those of the old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

team. These are excellent musicians as
we'll as comedians. aud their aet has not
The performances concludes with bur-
lesque. entitled. ''Satan's Enchantment." ="
with Miss Rheme Nelson In the leading
role. The entire program, from start TO
hnish. sparkles with wit aud humor. aud
All OF the company are artists In their
line of business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

The New York Sun is writhing wit h
another spasm of terror at the prospect
of force bill. There is nothing new
under the Sun now that the Hoke
Smith joke has lost its lustre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

THERE is strong reason to fear that
the vast majority of "colcnels" through
out the South will continue to write it
colonel during the next four years,
without being permitted to affix any
more remunerative titles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

IL the shade of Ben Franklin said
anything at all to the medium who in
terrogated him at the fune of Mrs.
Fox Kane, it probably was not compli-
nentary to the individual who put the
questions to him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

The unanimity with which President
Cleveland's former appointees are left
out of the court inclines to the belief
that the President did not serve his
first four years entirely to no purpose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

THE report that farmers in South Da-
kota are planting wheat raises a ques-
tion as to the sanity of those farmers.
But possibly it is the weather that is
insane.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14

ONE week of Clevelandism has con-
vinced many hungry Democrats that
their idol is not what he has been
cracked up to be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
A NEW SOUTHERN PLAY
PRESENTED AR THE PROVIDENCE
OPERA HOUSE LAST EYENING
by the Grismer-Da Compsny-"NIc-
Fee OF Dublin" at keith's-Thc Star
COURSE and Other Amusements.

This Is the era of the Southern play,
and "Alabams," "Surrender," aud other
dramas trsating of the struggles and
triumphs OF our countrymen the other
side OF Mason and Dixon's line, both
during and since the war, have won sue
cess. Of plays of this character the
.rs aresS eandidate for popular favor 10
received its first Providence production
at the Providence Opera House Although
"a melodrama, "The New South" is not,
as might pc supposed. war play. The
authors, Clay M. Greene and Joseph III.
Grismer. have taken as the groundwork
OF their plot the contract convict labor
system OF Georgia. A Northerner, a
captain OF cavalry auartered near the
residence OF an old confederate general,
whose daughter the captain loves not
vainly, Is suspected by son Of the gen.
eral, candidate for Congress. Of being
nI.c,ine 10 ine Vicinity to prevent a fair
hot-headed young Southerner aud the
captain, the former is stunned by blow
OF the captains scabbard. from which
TIE sword has been drawn by the South
erner. Dur ing the absence OF the cap
tain In search OF medical aid, the South
the hands OF negro whom he has Of
Tended. The captain is declared guilty
oil the crime. AS q convict he IL perse-
cuted Dy tho contractor 10 whom he Ia
ASSIGNED, and who is rival aspirant for
the hand OF the generals daughter. The
iatters Interest In the convict secures his
freedom so that he is able TO prosecute
Investigations which eventually free him
from the stain Of guilt
Inc story Is quietly aud unconvention-
ally told. 1nreadbare melodramatic
methods are conspicuously absent. The
situations although powerful are natu-
raj and effectively So Although crudi-
ties exist, the action is smooth. the char
actei drawing of human interest, and
the interest well sustained.
Mr.. Grismer. one OF the authors. and
Miss Phoebe Davies, who have never be-
fore been seen here as stars, head the
company, as the unfortunate captain
ana his Southern sweetheart respec-
lively. To each may be accorded the
praise OF being an earnest. conscientious
artist. Both attain their results by quiet
lorce. the several telling scenes deriving
their 1mpressivene from depth of feel
Ing and intelligence Of expression. Their
otherwise excellent work is marred in
the case of both by popularity of intona-
ton that at times borders dangerously
upon the mono. .onous, but this can be
pardoned In view of their firm adherence
10 truth both In conception and execu-
ton and their unfailing repression Of
any tendency to the mock heroic.
The company Is fully competent.
Scott Cooper. as Southern gentle
man OF the old school: Frank Lander
as the unscrupulous contractor,
Katherine Grey and Belle Buckln
as the generals neices. and Alice
, Shepard as a dashing widow, deserve by
The excellence Of their work more than
general word of commendation. The
stage settings are excellent.
The New South" will be repeated
this aud tomorrow evening and at the
Wednesday matinee, when 1t will be
succeeded by "1492'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
Most Likely.
counting couple in tho park.

= 'II1o N""FIV III IHU VdfKs
He-ls she happy, little ootsy wootsv9
she-oh, so happy Is topsy wopsy
happy
He-oh. so happy!
she-What would topsy wopsy do IL
there was no ootsy wootsy in tie worldY
Gruff Voice of Man in the Bushes
Topsy wopsy would be hugging some
other girl.-Wonder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
Lothrop's Providence Museum.

The revival OF Mrs. Emma ID. +. n.
Southworth's great play, entitled "The
Hidden Hand at Lothrop's Providence
Museum yesterday served to attract To
that popular place of amusement two
large audiences. 1t is safe TO saw that
TINS famous drama has seldom had "A
more careful handling than was given IL
bv he members OF the Laura Dean, -Jav
Hunt company. Miss Deaue. the little
soubrette who appeared in the leadint
role of Capitola, bootblack aud heiress.
was most successful in her handling of a
character that has Ueen made famous by
some of the greatest actresses OF the age
Lacking little force in the more emo
tional scenes she more than made up for
this defect In those portions of the play
calculated to show the ability OF
the singing soubrette, ana her
efforts were appreciated and heartily
applauded. Tue Wool OF Jay Hunt was
a piece of character acting that has
seldom been excellcd upon the Museum
sage and the Old Hurricane of Justin
Paige was splendid effort. H. w. Reed
was the Black Donald aud Miss Matte
Marshall IN ale "A fine impression i'm the
role of Marah Rocke. The bright partI-
cular stars OF the specially program were
the Fielding family In "a clever sketch an
titled Family Jars" 1~S briQht little
girl twin, sing sweetly, hold a funny con
versation with old Uncle Jasper, "A colored
Individual and dance IN a manner that
brings do IN the house. Ned West. an
oldLim favorite also came ia for biz an
plause Herr Schlan did a very clever
act in magic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
Vegetable Department

Is beginning 20 improve; new varieties
are coming into the market. Green
Peas and Asparagus are in the market
this week.
Okras. String Beans, Oyster Plants,
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Parsley, Let
tuce. Radishes, Caulifiowers, Celery,
Dandelions, Beet Greens, etc, eto.
always on hand.
The general market on all kinds OF
staples in the provision line has been
higher during the past four months
than at any other time In our business
experience, indeed, in many lines
higher than il has been since war
times, but we feel pleased 10 say that
the tendency now Is downward and we
promise our patrons that no effort
shall be spared on our part 20 put first
class goods within the reach of every
family In the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
Keith's Opera House.

One OF the best comedies that has ap-
peared in Providence this season is the
attraction this week at B. 4. Keith's
Opera House, "McFee of Dublin.o IL
was witnessed last night by large audi
ence which was kept in a state border
ing on Mysteries from the time the cur
tain rose at the opening of the first act
until 1T fell at the close of the last This
is the story OF the play. Lord Gladstone
McFee of Dublin misses the ocean
steamer. His valet Ro .er O'Mara
takes advantage of this opportunity, and
crosses the water to McFee's estate by
the Hudson, and assumes his lordships
place. There he makes love to Molly,
the maid of Adelaide Wagner, an opera
queen. Molly attires herself In her mis-
tress' gowns, and plays her part during
her absence. Finally Lord McFee aud
Adelaide Wagner arrive. The matter is
Strengthened out, and McFee marries
Adelaide. and Roger marries Molly.
John 4. Kelly plays the part Of Roger
O'Mara and proves himself one of the
best fun making comedians TO be found.
lie is ably supported by Frank w. Hol.
land as Lord McFee, Harry Kelley as
Reddy the coachman, c. Jay Williams as
Bolivar Knox, retired prize fighter.
Miss Florrie West as Molly, Miss Ade-
laide X ,ndall as Adelaide Wagner, and "A
very competent company. Jack Bites. a
very intelligent dog. also acquits himself
with credit.
"McFee of Dublin" will be presented
every evening this week and at tn. reg
ular matinees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-14
Did You

Notice that Eggs have taken a sudden
drop all over the city. Do you know
whv2 We set the pace two weeks ago.
Have you noticed cur prices on fresh
Eggs?
Have you noticed our fancy Brahma
Eggs2
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1893-09-28
Bloody lsanditti.

SUMMHRvILLE, Ga, Sept. lT.---Ycs-
tcrday III 'ruiny tncer 3;:u supposed -
be white, held u2 aud bDardci q north
bound freight train Oh the Georgia Cen
trail at Lyon. Whcn the train arrived
at RacCoOn Mills the men GOT OF aud
ran through the woods. The conductor
telegraphed for Marsbal Tom Mu-phY
wlo started in pursuiL with an armed
posse OF five hundred men. When near
Lyon the men were Ovcrtaken and sur
rounded. just as the posse came in
sight the mcn shot and killed an Old man
named James wno was quietly walking
on the edge Of the swamp. When the
posse aurrOun led the men an exchange
OF shots took place, duriHg which Major
Arlington received bullet wound in the
side OF the face. Marshall Murphy was
shot through the hip, but not seriously Y
wounded. The posse had the mea at
bay all day. No advance will be made
until morning. Further bloOd3hua is
anticipated. Sheriff Moore left f)r the
scene last night on a special train with
an armed posse.