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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-18
SUSAN STRONG.
An American Singer Who Has Earned
Fine Reputation In Europe.


Susan Strong Is the woman, barely 90
yes,s old, who has set the music critics OF
con seryatiye old London by the ears. she
recently made her oporatic debut In that
city as Sieglinde In "Die Walkure." As
that is one OF the most difficult roles I'm
wagners great trilogy IL was considered
shat Miss Strong would be exceedingly
fortunate to pass through the ordeal with
cnt meeting with positive disaster. That
is whore she surprised the critics. She not
only got through without trouble but
achieved n genuine triumph. The scene
when she was called before the curtain at
the close Qf the opera is said to have re-
minded the old timers OF the early tri-
umphs OF Adelina Patti. Cheer after cheer
greeted her, and tho papers the next morn
ing contained glowing eulogies OF "the
new star from the west" Miss Strong's
triumph in the role Of Sieglnde was not "a
fortunate fluke, ms was amply demonstrate
ed when little later she sang Elsa in
"Lohengrin" and easily added TO her
reputation. She is the fad In the musical
circles of London, which Is equivalent TO
saying that she Is henceforth To rank
among the greatest singers.
Frau Cosima Wagner, the widow OF the
greatest composer the world has ever
known and herself one OF the best OF vo-
cal critics, had, prior 20 Miss Strong's
great success, heard OF her ability. She at
once summoned the new aspirant To sing
before her mt her home In Baireuth. When
Miss Strong stood in the famous music
room of the great composer and realized
that she was to sing to the woman who
had been his wife and was also the daugh-
ter of Liszt, she felt inspired to sing as she
never had sung before.
"what have you chosenT' Nine. Wagner
asked.
Whatever you choose to have me sing,
was the astonishing reply.
A choice was made. Nine. Wagner's ac-
companist seated himself at the piano and
struck few chords. Entirely without
notes the young artist followed him, Civ
ing selection after selection as the delight
ed pianist ran from one theme TO another.
When she reached die Walkure," and
rendered superbly Brunhilde's magnificent
call, Mime. Wagner interrupted. Taking
her by both hands she kissed her and en-
gagged her at cnce to sing at the Baireuth
festival next sumner. This fact must sat
isfy all skepticism as to the genuineness
of Miss Strong's slccess. She Is TO sing
Sieglinde To Jean le Reszke's Siegmund
1t is an honor maIy an older star would
cavet At rehearsal at Covent Garden
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why May Yohe Isn't Coming.

The real reason why Lady May Yohe
Hope Is not TO be included by Canary s,
Ledorcr in ths cnst OF their Forthcoming
production of "The Lady Slavey," in
which Yohe originated the title role in
London, has not hitherto been disclosed.
1t was the impression that Canary & Led
error were very desirous to secure her scrv-
ices. but that she would not come. Tho
truth is that Yoho was very anxious to
come, but that Samuel French, father Of
T.. Henry French, wrote that she ruined
the part by her listless performance of It.,
and, as it requires vivacious soubrette,
Mr.. Lederer selected Virginia Earle rs bo'
ing the best woman in this country, or
even Europe, for the role.
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champion the oppressed before the
world, TO which he did not, at first, ex-
actly see his way TO give expression.
without transgressing propriety.
"You are really very civil" sai' N''
hostess, wit. short laugh. why
should you look like thundercloud be-
cause Miss Charlton has shown the good
sense to go back TO her proper place?
One would think that, with you, instead
of being quatorzieme, this young per-
son is premiere: and she laughed again.
meaningly.
This gave Moore his opportunity.
"She is not, but shall be, If you are go
ing to be kind enough TO give me your
help to win her." he said, where she
alone could hear him.
Mrs. Caldwell, who had begun to
laugh as if this were a capital joke, was
silenced by the earnest expression of
the young mans eyes. And then, by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-18
THIRTEEN AT TABLE.
PLAYWRIGHT 1895, by Bachelor. Johnson
and Bacheller)
SYNOPSIS OF PART


SYNOPSIS OF PART q.
Felicia Charlton. a beautiful ana spir-
tied giri belonging 10 an old but impover-
fshed Virginia family, has accepted po-
sition as private secretary'to Mrs. caid-
well. a wealthy society leader at Newport.
She has formed a pleasant acquaintance
wf.h a young man named Duncan Moore
a guest in the house OF her employer-who
nj first did not understand Felicia's posi-
ton. The young lady has just been NOR
tilted by tho distant manner of her pa
.frnneaa
"She does not mean TO be upkind,"
Felicia mused, after a week of her new
life had passed. IL think, in her heart,
she fancies she is a model patroness.
But, oh! the way am made to feel my
distancel Never a laugh or a jest for
me; yet as soon as she rejoins any of
her guests. she Is the gayest of the gay
She must know-Maud told her-l am
a lady born, and entitled to rank with
the best. / wonder il il ever occurred
TO her what life is without anybody to
talk to or to confide in. / suppose "a
really superior character would find
solace In this beautiful room, and the
walks and drives. and. above ALL In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-18
Romantic Actors Scarce.

When one glances down the list OF Amer
ica's foremost romantic actors, one Is sur
prised how unimporiant they arc. Tho ro-
mantle actOr-the actor who can give an
idcnl portrayal Of such essentially roman
tic characters as Ruy Bias and Don Cn-
sar-is fast becoming histrion Of another
time There are at present but two before
the public. and Of these Otis skinner Is
one. Mr.. SINNERS new play, "Villon the
vogabond," F" Is the bit Of the present sea
son. The press notices IL has received are
simply amazing.
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credit than he deserved for his showing on
this occasion. A four round bout is by no
means finish contest, and Plimmer's S
success against Dixon was no criterion that
he could stay to finish with tho plucky
and hard hitting young colored champion,
who has truly wonderful record In tho
ring
Plimmer went abroad not long ago to
meet Peddler Palmer, the young English
featherweiRht. They met at 1l2 pounds
Nov. 25 before the BolinRbrokc club, Lon
don, for purse Of $1,000. Plimmer was
plainly outolassed from the start, and In
the fourteenth round was so badly used
up that his brother entered the ring for
the purpose doubtless Of having Billy losc
the battle on foul rather than by "a
Knockout. The referee promptly awarded
the fight 60 Palmer, and since then Plim.
mer stock has taken decided drop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-18
Gus Bceg. ON How to PLAY Golf

To his other accomplishments Gus
Heoge the actor, has added the art of golf
playing. His description of the sport will
prove interesting. "I'll tell you" said ho
To aparty OF friends recently, golf is easy
First you go down 60 the store, buy Is
clubs, "a bag and small ball Then you
hire n small boy To carry them and take
him along until you find broad, open
field with "A small molchill in the middle
Of IL. You place the small ball on the top
OF the molehill and ask the boy for a club.
You gyrate for n moment for effect, then
make determined swoop and see how far
you can knock the ball Here's where tho
game begins. II YOU find the ball the Same
day you hit IL, you win"
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satisfaction, that many approving
glances were cast by the other men
present upon his charming little part
ner; for Felicia, forgetting her woes,
arose to the occasion royalty. Her color
decpcned, her eyes grew starry, her ami
nation was irresistible to look upon
and to share in. The man on her other
side, maker Of opinions in Newport,
even turned his back upon the conversa-
ton of Mrs. Mammon 10 enjoy this de-
lightfulIy fresh and sparkling little new
girl whom Mrs. Caldwell had been so
clever as TO discover.
= From eXultant satisfaction, Mr.. Dun
can Moore retired more than once into
the sulks when he found her attention
rs freely bestowed upon her other
neighbor as upon himself. Then, each
time Felicia returned 10 him, he was re-
newed in hope.
IL does not require as much time for
cupid, sly wight, to wing a shaft into
young mans bosom that will wranlSle
there for all time as for me to write this
rentence.
Already Duncan Moore. whose de-
sirableness as parti did notjn the least
affect Felicia, vowed TO himself that il
he could not win this young woman 10
be his, he would not look at any other.
1t may be added that il was in conse-
quence OF falling out with him. whom
Miss Clayton had believed TO be her own
possession, that the young lady had
failed 20 be present at the dinner which
afforded him his chance with her rival.
"IIow very, very good of you," muir
INJURED Mrs. Caldwell to Mr.. Moore. when
the men came out from dinner.
Eyes" said Mrs. Mammon; "and as
understand IL was all for my sake, APP
preciate IL the more"
where is that charming Miss Charl-
ton2" asked Mr.. Trent. who had sat
upon Felicia's right at table. How one
does enjoy those little southern
thoroughbreds, when they are both
pretty and merry. as she is! You are
n clever woman, Mrs. Caldwell. 20 get
such attractions for your feast"
Moore. who had responded to neither
lndy's speech, stood glariisy into the
corners Of the great duslSy drawing
room with its pink-shaded lamps, rs IL
i'm search Of her.
IL think IL likely my secretary has
gone TO her own room," said Mrs. Cald-
well TO Mr.. Trent II was just confess
ing TO Mrs. Mammon that had her in TO
play the quatorzieme on pinch"
Moore-who saw what had happened.
a
other Of her sex before her. left alono
among the women, had been driven
from the feld--felt a sudden desire to
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n In this crisis of her rash fancies,
Hortense. Mrs. Caldwelrs maid, came in
search of her.
.Hurry. mademoiselle," said Hor-
tense. with touch Of authority. Mad
um must see you Immediately, dams ga
chambre."
Madam, in her tea gown, sat before
her mirror, the picture of perplexity-
an open note in her hand.
'-Jin you imagine anything noro
yexatious ?" she exclaimed, pathetical-
ly. "Miss Clayton has headache, and
cannot come. That girl is spoiled be-
yond all endurance by being set up as
the seasons beauty; and l don't be-
lieve in her headache in the least
have raclled my brain 10 think ef some
one to replace her, and failed. Ishould
not mind, but Mrs. Mammon, who
thinks il such tremendous condescen-
sion if she comes TO you at all, will not
dine 13 on any account. She would not
hesitate TO call for her carriage and go
home, if she found out we were 13.
There's no help for it. Miss Charlton,
YOU must come down and fill the vacant
place. Dress is, suppose, your diff
Guilty, but Hortense Is invaluable in sug-
gestion for such an emergency. In all
my things she can surely find some
thing you can wear.
Felicia wanted to rebel against the
whole of the programme, but against
the latter part of il she did not rebel.
III have a pale-blue crepon that is
very NICE" she said, quietly. 1T has a
low bodice trimmed with fall OF just
such old Malines lace as you have on
your pearl color. but finer. Ii was my
mothers lace" she added, seeing Hor-
tense stare. "If may wear that, Mrs.
Caldwell, TO oblige you L will come
down"
Certainly, certainly" cried the re-
lieved lady, breathing freer. "I-er-
suppose you won't wear ornaments,
! Miss Charlton?"
'Don't be afraid of that" exclaimed
the girl, lightly, and then ran OF to her
| room.
Resentful of her enforced position,
Felicia glided downstairs just as the
guests were falling into line to go into
| the dining-room. From the shade"
under the stairway she was intercepted
and captured by Duncan Moore.
81 am actually, and without solicita-
ton, to take you in to dinner" he said,
! Offering her his hand. II have been
looking for you ever since Mrs. Cald-
well gave me notice of my good luck"
He did not tell her the notice was ac-
companied by profuse apologies at inn
ing this service upon n "very good
friend" In his heart, he rejoiced at
escaping that conceited Irene Clayton,
who could think and speak of nothing
but therowns successesin the socni world
at Newport; and. as the dinner pro-
gressed, he observed uith considerable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-18
The Villains Critic.

1.-THE test Of success Of the villain on
the stage" says Frank Carlyle. who plays
the wicked man I'm Tho Sporting Ouch
oss. lis tho peanut chewing, coat lacking
gallery boy. IL Is far easier to plny the vii
Jain in real life than before the footlighis
when the gallery 10y is watching cut.
Once the bad man In the play lets kind.
ly note into his. voice he 10 sueered for lie
up Aloflr 49,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-18

this fall Henschel, tho leader Of the orches-
tra stopped the performance TO congratu-
late Miss Strong, and in this he was join
ed by every memhG of the orchestra.
Miss Strong is also exceptionally gifted
histrionically. She is sort of Calve in a
mild form. She isalso very beautiful and
dignifled, and is an utter stranger To nerv-
BUSINESS. Her fGthtr was wealthy citizen
of Brooklyn, and was once n candidate for
mayor of the City Of Churches. He died
about two years age.
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one of those caprices of nature who de-
lights in the development of unex-
pected traits, the woman's heart inside
of her crust OF worldliness was touched.
Good gracious, L believe you mean
it," she exclaimed, wondering.
81 do mean it," he answered, seri-
ously.
"To tell the truth, l have found moth
ing but good in her." went on the lady.
"And now / think she is lucky as well as
good"
Thus Felicia's episode as bread
winner in the circles of high society was
shortened in the fashion, varied, but
substantially the same, in all ages.
Soon after the memorable dinner, her
letters to her mother began to be in
fused with spirit that made that good
lady wonder and rejoice. And, shortly
after that, Mrs. Charlton and the Ken
nards were surprised by visit from a
gentleman, introduced through letter
from Mrs. Caldwell, that left them no
room to doubt of his right to a cordial
reception.
In the autumn of that year, Mrs. Cald-
we'll lost her secretary.
But then, as she had gained the con-
sciousness of virtue rewarded for sub
stantial kindness done, she could afford
to be complacent in telling the conse-
quences of her most recent attempt to
bridge over the predicament of thirteen
at table.
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THE END.
PEDDLeR PALMER. THE puelLIsr.
He Whipped Billy Plimmer Recently and
Is Looked Upon as World Beatcr.

Ever since Billy Plimmer succeeded In
getting the decision over George Dixon,
the feathorweight champion of the world,
in four round bout in New York, Plim-
mers stock as n pugilist has been away
up above par. Fair minded people are In
clined to believe that he received more
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02
THE UTILITY OF FLATTERY.
Raggles Sized Up the Man with tn,
Intelligent Face.

RaggIes Sized Up the Man with the
Intelligent Face.
Say" began Raggles, you see be-
fore you"
"Oh, / know what you are going to
say" interrupted the man. Your wife
is sick. your children are starving.
your house leaks and you yourself
haven't had anything to eat for thirty
six hours"
You're on to me. amt your"
well, / should say"
Been round a good deal amt you?
That's what 1 havew
IT'S a pretty smart man that works
you for coin. / knowed that when I
first seen you. 1 says to myself that a
man with such an intelligent face as
you has can't be fooled. But I goes
against my better Judgment and tries
1t, and now see what fool I've made
of myself 1 humbly axes your pardon"
and Raggles made humble obeisance.
"Oh, you needn't feel so bad about
it," replied the man. Here, take this"
and he deposited quarter In Raggles'
uncalloused palm, and STROBE on.
"Flattery pays, and II don't cost
much" said Raggles to himself as he
started to find his friend Dusty, and
tell him to head off the soft and shining
mark on the next block
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02

peoples church, to which the masses
will gladly and profitably go. At the
meetings Of the army no bewildering
ecclesiastical theories are discussed,
and so far no officer of the army has
been court-martialed for heresy.
The army is military in its organ
ization, and it's operations are always
against "the devil and all his works"
Gen. William Booth of England is
"commander-in-chief and his son, Bal
lington Booth, is commander of the
United States forces" These American
forces have garrisons in 430 cities and
thirty-nine states, and the forces con-
sist of 544 corps and fifty-eight out
posts. The general officers number
1882, while the local officers and bands
men number 1850. During 1894 there
were held 13S,040 open-air meetings,
while those who attended the indoor
meetings of the year which ended last
September numbered $780, 400. In New
York city there is branch of the army
called the "slum brigade" especially
organized for work where the people
are particularly debased by poverty.
misery and crime says Harper's Week
ly. When this work was begun 1t was
found to be quite perilous, for the
jewellers in the Sums are usually
hardened persons who have scant re-
spect for anything save brute force.
But even here the Salvation Army SOL
diers made their way by their earnest
ness, their directness and the unselfsh-
ness Of their motives. When Ballington
Booth made a general report last au-
tumn he presented the statistics of the
"slum work" for the preceding twelve
months. Here are the figures as given
by him and In his own words:
Souls saved, 1,1S4; families visited, 81
277; saloons visited, 40.513; tenements
prayed in. 1884: dealt with in saloons
and streets, 72,110; meals given, 26,53S;
garments given or sold. 11,164; sick
cases nursed. 1,454; children cared for.
1872; hours mending and street work,
1866; washing rooms. 126.
This represents a years work OF
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small and devoted band, the members
of which have made themselves so
much respected in the darkest places in
the great city that anyone wearing the
CARO- of the Salvation Army is free to
come and go withour fear of danger or
insult at any hour OF the day or night.
Few but poor people. and those who
are uneducated, are particularly at
tracted by the methods of the Salvation
Army eXhorters. Indeed, these methods
were not adopted to attract those who
were free to pick and choose the church
which each preferred. But the church
was organized for the benefit of those
who were not looked after by other
churches, for those the other churches
did not reach. There is, therefore, no
necessity to criticise these methods
from the standpoint of delicate refine
ment, but they should be judged alone
by the results produced. These results
are indicated by the figures given
above, and the very general respect
which succeeded the prejudice of a few
years ago.
Material prosperity in a religious or
ganization may or may not be an indi-
cation of zeal and piety on the part of
the members of 1t. When this prosper
ity is due to the sacrifices of poor peo-
pie who contribute from their scwaty
wages the mites which in the aggre-
gate make wealth, then it is a fair in
ference that a mighty interest has been
awakened. And the Salvation Army
seems to be entirely prosperous. The
headquarters of the army in the United
States has just been established in
large new building in Fourteenth street,
New York, built a an expense of $780,
900 on land which cost $4,000. There
is picture of this building in this pa
per, and as will be seen, 1t Is an imposing
If not a beautiful structure. The archi-
tect has endeavored to put up house
fitted for commercial purposes in the
lower story, but with something of the
feudal aspect of fortress or a castle.
The army occupies all the building save
the two stores on either side Of the main
street entrance. Behind these stores on
the first floor there is a meeting hall
which will seat 500 persons. On the
second floor there Is hall where $500
may be seated. The remainder Of the
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which have been deserted by all the
other churches. Under such circum-
stances the Salvation Army grows ma
turally in a congenial field and occu-
pies the ground it was meant by its
founders to cover without opposition
from rival organizations. Indeed, the
army now appears to have no rivals,
as the other churches and the active
workers of them have learned by eX-
perience to respect these men and
womn who carry out the orders of their
superiors in authority with an unques-
tioning obedience indicative of the
highest discipline. Only a few years
ago these soldiers were attacked in the
streets by idle ruffians, and their meet
ings were broken up by disorderly in
truders. The police made only a pre-
tense of protecting them, and the police
justices declared them to be disorderly
disturbers of the peace. In other words
they were prosecuted. In ten years
they have almost completely lived down
this disrespect, and now all broad-mind-
ed persons regard the army as a great
moral and religious force. an organiza-
ton from which may spring great
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building, which extends through the
block to Thirteenth street, is occupied
for offices, dormitories, and so forth.
The building was opened with cere-
monies conducted by the highest off,
GERS of the army.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02
Heavens, How your Bangs Look!

This is a remark made by so many
husbands. II the wife only knew how nice and
lasting curl Nonpareil Hair Curler would make
she would try IL too quick. Price 90 cents per
bottle. Sold by A. II. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02
Rheumatism Cured IN a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious.
medately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits, IS cents. Sold by 1. James, druggist,
Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02
Good Roads In Greece,

Greece at the present time has over
1000 miles of wagon road, built, in
many instances, over mountains at a
cost of $10,000,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02
To TEACH THE TRUTH.
NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR THE
SALVATION ARMY.
Building from Which the American
Forces VIII BE Directed-Great
Progress of the Slum Brigade-Now
Respected by All.

HE GROWTH OF
the Salvation Army
in various parts Of
the world, and es-
pecially in the city
of New York, may
easily be under
stood by any per-
son not blinded by
prejudice. This
body Of Christian
workers finds occu-
patton in fields
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-05-02

A Cere-ous misunderstanding.
"How's your wheat?"
"Intend to before long,
"Intend to what?"
House my wheat"