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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

his graphic, and at times exciting reports
of the local hay and wood markets.
Twas away out there in Nevada
mining camp In those days long ago, that
the hero of /" koughing II, - Innocence
Abroad" "Huokleberry Finn" 1.-The
Jumping Frog" etc, and frank Mayo
met, and then and there began friend
ship and fellowship, that has lasted 80
years. And now the actor friend has taken
the creations of the brain OF his author
friend, has put the breath OF life into
them, made living. moving, breathing
men and women OF them in the action OF
the story OF "Pudd Wilson" The
comments on the play OF the thousands
who witnessed IL firmly establishes "Pud-
d'nhead Wilson, as one OF the quaintest,
sweetest, truest and tenderest characteri-
cations ever placed behind the footlights.
"Pudd Dhed, ""Sheriff Blake, Roxy
"Rowy," chambers, " "Aunt Patsy"
"Judge Driscoll," the "Twins, " and in
fact alb OF the village folk OF Dawson's
Landing, No., are said to be character
sketches wonderfully true TO nature that
are sure to find their way straight into
the hearts OF the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
Providence Opera Rouse.

Fanny Davenport's long expected pro-
duction OF Sardou's "Gismondan will be
given on Monday, Dec. 2, ut the Proyi-
dence Opera House for one week. The
play is in fiye acts, the first one of which
discloses O view OF the east side OF the
Acropolis as II is supposed TO nave been
in 1451, during which time Sardou has
laid his scenes The second act shows
the convent and cloister of Daphne,
part OF which still exits. IL is such =
structure as was built about the time OF
the Fourth Crusade by the Benedictines
of Citeaux. Ii is paved with tombstones
hearing the half-effaced inscription of
ancient times. The fourth act is land
scape. and presents view OF Nymph's
Hill where is seen the ruin of the Temple
OF Venus, with the majestic Acropolis in
the distance. On the left is Almerio's
hut, roughly built in the debris. The
last act offers q magnificent reproduction
of the church of Santa Maria, which is
said to be the most imposing stage scene
that has ever been presented.
Sardou's story opens with the appear
nnce OF Gismonda and her suite on the
stage, and while she is talking to some
noble suitors, her son, francesca, the
six-year-old heir to the throne OF Athens,
falls into the pit where is kept. a large
Bengal tiger, recently presented TO the
Duchess by the Sultan. In the agony of
a mothers heart, she swears on the cross
to marry the man who will rescue her boy.
None of the mobiles dare make the effort,
but Almerio, the chief falconer at the
court of the Duchess, springs into the
pit, dispatches the tiger and bears the
child to its sobbing mothers arme.
The second act presents ber in the con-
vent, where she is waiting a messenger
to the Pope, praying for sbsolution from
her oath. The srrivsl of the bishop, who
ba seen his holiness, 10 announced, and
he tells Gismonda that the Pope positive
ly refugees to release her from her vow,
sFjSause il was sworn on the cross, and
Almerio is faithful C"tholic. Scarcely
has she received this news when Almerio
returns clothed in new glory, for he has
succeeded in repulsing the Catslonian
pirates who have been devastating the
shores of Greece. The pepole, with whom
Almerio has grown immensely popular,
bear him in triumph to Gismonda's pres
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
O'Neill as Hamlet.

There is better material for that skill
full actor, lanes O'Neill, than " Hamlet.
Better, because the field offers material
within his scope wherein he may contrib
ute something every week to the stage.
He wastes time with "Hamletn The
Melancholy Dane is not for him for
several reasons. First and foremost is
the fact that Mr.. O'Neill is not a TRACE
dian. He cannot convince by his imper-
sonatiop. The thought constantly in
truded last evening that the player was do
ing mis- best To play the part. There was
no Hamlet there, however. IL was al
ways James O'Neill. The stars reading
was pleasure BILE as a whole, and his dig
nifty snd care won him respectful atten-
fiop. The play apparently lacked rebesr-
sal, as occasional lapses were noticeable.
The supporting company was of average
ability without any especially brilliant
jmpersonstions.
This afternoon "Virginius" was play
ed. This evening Mr.. O'Neill will pre-
sent for the first time the "Courier of
Lyons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
Lovenberg's Jubilee Concert.

Among the volunteers for Mr.. Charles
Iovenberg'c jubilee concert, which takes
place on Sunday evening, December 10,
at Keith's Opera House. are the Home
Talent Club and the National Band, both
organizations voting unanimously to ten
der their services. Mr.. John Kernell has
promised to come from New York in
order to tell few OF his drollest stories.
Miss Nollie Carroll will give a piano con-
cert with orchestral accompaniment and
a number OF other interesting features
will be offered besides an orchestra of 90
instrumentalists made up from the com
bined musical organizations OF Provi-
dence, directed by Mr.. Lovenberg, which
will render standard and popular selc-
tions. Tickets are going very rapidly, a
number OF organizations having sigpified
their intention OF attending the concert
in q body. At the urgent request of q
mum ber OF friends Mr.. Lovenberg has con-
sented TO perform violin solo for the
first time In Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
The St0ddard Lectures.

There are very few among the public
entertainers who visit Providence who
have the solid popularity.of. john L. Stod-
dard. He deserves the fame and fortune
hard work has won for him and he will
as warm welcome as ever. He
will begin the series prepared for
his sixteenth season on Wednesday
evening next. He will then deliver a new
lecture on Naples which was prepared
there last summer, and for which he has
provided some especially fine illustra-
lions. Those revealing the uncovered
streets OF Pompeii are notably fine.
day evenings, December Ills, and Janu-
ary !, the lectures being respectively on
Napoleon (entirely new with unique IL
lustrations), India and Japan, which
countries were visited by Mr.. Stoddard
during a journey around the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
LOthrOp'S Opera House.

At Lothrop's Opera House every after
noon and evening during the coming
week Miss Kate Dallas and her own tai
ented company will present the cele-
brated French drama "Ihe Two Orphans"
from the pen OF the eminent author and
the hearts OF every American theater-
goer by Miss Kate Claxton. The story
OF the play is one thar istamiliar to every
person of any intelligence in theatrical
matters. IL is that OF two young & iris, who
being left orphans in a country district
of France, journey 10 the great me-
tropolis in search OF an uncle. The girls
are both pretty. particularly Henriette,
who is abducted by rogue, leaving the
blind sister friendless in the street. She
ia taken in charge by despicable
woman who forces her TO beg and half
starves the poor girl. Henriette searches
for her unfortunate sister and after
weary months they are eventually united.
Miss Dallas, who has already become
quite favorite with Manager Lotnrop's
patrons, will essay the great role of Henri
ette while Cora Williams will be the
Louise. Both ladies are eminently fitted
for the difficult roles and finished pro-
duction is assured. The part OF Jacques Fro
chard, the villainouss son of Mother
Frochard, who holds Louise capive, will
be interpreted by the fine actor, j. W.
Walsh, while MIR. Murray will be the lame
scissors grinder, Pierre. Several hand
some new sets OF scenery have been
painted by scenic artist Trautz, and stage
manager Marshall has unearthed from an
old building an arched gateway that is
LSarly 100 years of age. This will be
used for the first time during the pro-
duction of "The Two Orphans"
The usual school children's matinee will
be held on Saturday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
"Pudd'nhead Wilson,"

Frank Mavo was playing leading roles
In the stock company at Mcguire =
Opera House in san Francisco away back
In the sixties.
The company went up over the tower
ing Sierras to open the new opera house
In Just budding "bonanzn" mining
camp that was soon TO astonish the world
the wealth that poured out OF the
treasure vaults then being unlocked by
the prying pick. the drill, the shute and
the shovel. welded by the miner in the
"shafts, " drifts and "levelsn of the
wonderful "Comstock" mines. that lay
hidden under the 'camp' known as Nir-
ginia City, Nevada.
At that time samuel l.. Clemens was a
reporter ON The Territorial Enterprise,
journal then making an cnterprising
effort TO keep its readers informed OF
what was transporting beneath town; ana
clemens had at that time attracted some
attention in Territorial litorsry circles, by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
MUNYON'S
NAME BECOMiNGA HOUSE
HOLD WORD.
His Remedies Cure Sick People and
Save the Exp. nss oil Doctor.

Professor Munyon has separate cure
for Catarrh, rheumatism. Kidney
Troubles, Coughs, Colds, Asthma. Ner-
vousness, Female Weaknesses, ana every
other durable disease Thousanas OF reo-
pie who have been rescued from living
death give him praise" and tessrfy to the
merit of his marvellous remedies.
You can get copy OF Munyon's Guide
TO HEALTH from any druggist free, and
most OF Munyon's Remedies for 20 cents
a bottle. In this manner you can cure
yourself without a doctor, thoroughly
and permanently. Personal letters TO
Prot. Munyon, 1895 Arch street, Philadei-
phia, Pa. answered with free medical
advice for any disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
December Attractions.

During the month of December there
will be some strong plays and players in
the Providence Opera House. Fanny
Davenport will he here next week. On the
9th, 10th and 11th Frank Mayo will offer
his new play, entitled "Pudd'n Head
Wilson," which has been recognized as
the leading damatic success Of the season.
On the 18th, 18th, and 18th, Charles b, Han
ford, Elihu Spencer and Nora O'Brien will
be seen in the classic plays, 'Othello, !"
damon and Pythias, " and "Virginus"
Among the oth her notable attractions are
John Drew, "Fatal Cardn; Kellar, the
magician; the peerless Modjeska; Cleve-
lands Minstrels and Gladys Waller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

ence snc demand the fulfillment OF her
vow and proclaim him their Duke.
Almerio forces his way to the presence OF
Gismonda and solicits her TO fulfill her
marriage vow, whereupon she has him
cast into prison for his insolence. In the
next act Gismonda has sent for her pris-
oner and offers him bribes OF wealth ana
honors IL he will only release ber. He
stolidly refuses, declaring that IL Is only
che whom be Graves, and not the position
the marriage would give him. She plays
upon his susceptible and generous nature
and succeeds in getting him to promise
that on the morrow he will publicly give
her the desired release. No sooner has
ne rone this than she denounces him as
vile hireling, and orders him from her
presence. lie appear so detected aud
broken hearted that she IL touched by
his affection, and calls after him, eco
hut leave the door of thy hut open-1
promise to come. -
When the curtain rises again IL dis
closes Gismonda leaving Almerios hut,
where she has sacrificed her honor. She
hears footsteps and recognizes the APP
rrosch OF Zsccaria and Gregoras She
learns from their conversation that they
have come to murder Almerio, who il the
f0rmer's greatest rival As Zsccaria is
about to enter the hut TO plunge the dag
ger into Almerio's breast, Gismonda
rnshe: from behind the trees where she
is hining and fells him with an ak The
sost scene shows Palm SUNDAY services i'm
progress in the church. Almerio has come
10 Iuilicly release 6ismonda from her
VOWS, and while he II yet speaking Greg.
ora9 rushcs in and Eccuses biu of Zac-
carit's murder. His devoi ion Tor Gis.
moDds rnakcg him acknowledge the guilt
rather than imrllcaie her While they
are lesfing bin away TO execution Gis.
m0nda 50 touched Nv bis seli-sacrihce
that sBe ackrOwledgs her gullt. hees
Alu. 4 = oar! .!Otf Fsfi esi r him 10 ne
oonc ner suiaBd IDs Bishop l. called
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The Ventilation of the Buildings

Discussed.
Last nights school committee meeting
was one of the briefest on record, lasting
only % minutes. There was barely q
quorum present, so the special orders, on
motion OF Mr.. Joslin, were laid over to the
January meeting. Mr.. West proposed
some amendments to tho bylaws, which
were adopted One was that the commit
tee on text books hereafter have the choice
OF books for supplementary use I'm the
grammar grades. This does not mean
any change in the purchasing power.
lie also moved slight change in Sec
tion, regarding motions.
The committee on hygiene, through
Mr.. Dyer, reported anent the required
invest igation into the ventilation of the
Bridgham street school, the lighting OF the
Messer street school and the condition. of
the Point street grammar school. Two
resolutions were adopted providing for
the remedy of the defects.
A resolution was adopted, on motion
OF Mr.. Pepper, asking for the esta blisb-
ment OF kindergarten in the Potters
avenue primary school
superintendent Tarbell's report showed
that 1877 pupils are enrolled i'm the
schools, 1897 being in the high school |;
5032 in the grammar schools; II, ,661 in
the primaries; 1i5 in the specials, and
522 Ia the kindergsrlens. This IN a de-
crease OF SO I'm the grammar schools, 339 in
the primaries and two in the kindergar-
tens, while there was a gain of g7 in the
high school.
The regular financial budget was ap-
proyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
her sole appearance in this city this

her sole appearance IN this city this
season.
II hss been matter OF great expense to
Msnsger Brady OF "Tbe Old Gloryn com
pany TO secure Miss Cline, but ii will be
q great comedy adjunct through the en-.
highly appreciated at Keith's last season.
The story of the play Is laid in Chilli, In
the city OF Valparaiso, where a few years
ago trouble between the Cbilians and our
sailors from the man-of-war Baltimore
came very near precipitating inter.
national complications, but which were
happily averted by the prompt action OF
our then Secretary OF State, James q.
Blaine. The first act OF the play shows
the Office OF Hiram Lawton in New York.
Lawton Is engaged In an Illegal traffc
with Chili-that of shipping arms TO that
country. This was. done In reality on
the steamship. ltats In pursuit OF which
the story OF the Baltimore chase is
quite fresh in the memory OF
all Lawton Is quite ambitious 20
win the hand OF May Harvey. who
is the promised wife OF Robert
Adams, one Of Lawton's clerks. Young
Adams Is accused Of being an emhezzler,
hut he Is enabled 10 prove his innocence
at the end OF the first act aud coBfronts
the designing lawton with proof Of his
own perhdy. Act second shows the viii
lain in position OF confidential char
acter win the Ihilian government, w here
he endeavors TO carry out his plan ard
marry May Harvey In spite OF ali obsta-
cles. 4 he act opens with street scene i'm
valparaiso on fete day. and the populace
are engaged In dancing aud making
merry. In this act the insurgents, flushed
with wine, take occasion TO insult our
nag, which noats over the residence OF
the American consul, where Robert
adams j. installed as private secretary.
The play thus procceds from climax To
climax in most Absorbing way. ho,dinR
the spectators attention every moment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 3O.--Josoph Speyer.
a German journalist OF some distinction.
last night lccturcd to u largo audience IN
opposition 90 the a. u. A.. taking rs his
subject. "why Am Not an A. T.. A."
lie spoke strongly against the order dc.
claring that no true American could be-
irfir 70 it-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

Fanny Davenport will present to every
lady attending the opening performance
OF "Gismonda, Monday night, a photo
graphs, tied together with silken cord,
representing the..characters she has made
famous In this country: Fedora, - v" La
Tosca, cleopatra, " "Gismonda, +" and
one OF herself in private life, with her
autograph. Miss Davenport has been be-
sieged in the many cities in which she
appears for her autograph, and she takes
this opportunity OF giving her many ad-
mirers the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
The CRYSTAL Maze.

The popular Crystal Maze at 1l2 West
minister street has added new and taxi
ing novelty and one that is sure TO inter-
est the numberless patrons of this resort,
one of the greatest inventions of the age.
No one should miss seeing them. There
is no better fan in the city at the present
time than can be found in this bewilder-
ing maze of mirrors. The genuine merit
OF the maze has given II at the very start
great popularity, and the place is
crowded at all hours Of the day and even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

Melbourne Mcdowell Is a Knight OF
the East and West, q knight OF the Red
Cross of Constantine, Knight OF the
Golden Eagle, a knight Templar, thirty
second degree Mason and a noble of the
Mystic Shrine. Besides this he is q mem
Der OF several.other orders and clubs, and
in all of them his personal popularity is
as we'll established as it is in the dramatic
world. In heroic roles Mr.. MacDowell is
peculiarly convincing and successful. He
is one OF the strongest of American play
ers at tho present time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
Westminster Theater.

Sam 4. Jacks famous creole company
will be at the Westminster Tbeater next
week. The company includes 80 bellies OF
the bayou, Capable of singing, dancing
and speciality performing in a pleasing
and entertaining way. This organiza-
tion was accorded large patronage on
previous visit, and the show was con-
sidered first-class by frequenters of this
theater, and admirers of vaudeville. The
young lwomen are all good looking and
attractive and they give pleasing per-
formance.
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until the tremendous crisis is reached, and
CONTINUES during the entire evening TO
startle and astonish the audiio- ~ the
novelty OF the many scenic and mechani-
cal displays.
For the week of Dec. o at keith's Opera
House the entertainment will ne found in
that wierd and sensational production
"The White Rat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
Theatrical Tattle.

y. 3. Wood, the eminent character ac-
tor, supported by LNthrop's stock COM
paDy, will be at Lothrop's Opera House
during the week OF December 9, in the
great realistic drama, "The Boy Detec-
tive" during the Interpretation of which
Mr.. Wood assumes. numerous entirely
different characters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

SAX FRANCISCO. Nov. ~ Attorneys fof
Theodore Dnrrant occupied both sessions
OF court Yesterday with the reading of the
prisoucr's afildnvits. on which will bc
bascd motion Tor n new inhl More
afIidayifs will d. presented before argu-
mont a tlia motion Is heard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

William III. Chace, Providence actor,
who, with Mrs. Chace, is on the road with
Waite's Comedy Company. writes that
son. They are doing Pennsylvania this
week. Mrs. Chace has received especial
commentator for her soubret work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

There are orphans and orphans. bu, no more
popular orphans were ever known than the TWO
ORPHANS, made famOui by Miss Kate @ AK on In
the great play Of that name by the ce obra.ei
French playwright, D'Ennery II is conceded by
all managers that this beautiful play whlch 10 fall
OF action and eyeitipg situations. always draws
Ike pofous plastsf. u is novel TO American
audiences for the reason that IL deils in the main
with !te among the lower claises Of the great
French metropolis. The author has drawn eash
character with the hand of master. and the drama
is rich with seenis effects and pieturesque in its
eostuming. MISS KATE DALLAS, who has
made an euviable reputation ia this city for the
artistic excellence of her performance. will APP
pear rs HENRIErrE. with MISS CORA WILL.
IAMS as the blind sister LOUISE and the hue
character actor. j. w. WALSH. as JACQUES
FRoCHARD. Manager Lothrop's patrons may
expect performances OF rare merit
and hnish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
Keith's Opera House.

Keith's Opera House has for an sttrac-
tion next week, beginning Monday, Dec.
2, wonderfully strong com mbination in
the powerful drams, "Old Glory" and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

to bless the union, and the mobiles swear
fealty to their new Duke.
Fanny Davenport will assume tha title
role, and she has large supporting COM
pany, headed by Melbourne MacDowell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

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THE ONLY SURVIVOR
Of the WaterIogged Schooner Harry
S. Lord, Jr., of Bath,
Tells Story oil Loss Of Vessel, Crew and Two
Passengers.

New York, Oct. 29.-Bcnj. f. Weeks, a
shipwrecked sailor, was landed here, to-
day. He said he belonged to the water
logged schooner Harry S. Lord, Jr, of
Bath Me. He said that besides Captain
Kimball and a crew Of six, there were two
passengers named Bryant and Jacks of
New York on board the Lord.
The schooner after becoming water
logged, went on her beam ends. On the
23d, the wind in the vessel blew up her
decks with a report like cannon and the
top of the deckhouse with ventilator at
t,ched, rose 30 feet in the air and fell
about 90 feet to lceward of the laundering
schooner.
Weeks swan to the dcckhouse. Bryant
and Jacks were drowned before his eyes.
AT daylight on the Gath, he saw the
Lord some distance away, with her stern
sticking out Of water, three quarters of the
whole length forward being submerged
The waves were mountain high, and as
the top of the deckhouse rose to the top of
them he saw distinctly his three comrades
still clinRing to the stern of the schooner.
Weeks said he thought these men must
have gone down with the wreck of the
schooner and he believed that he was the
only survivor.
The rest of his statement graphically
described his sufferings before he was
rescued.