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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
Lothrop's Opera House.

Lizzie Stark Miss Grace Hamilton
Mother Stark. k.,............ Miss Florence Mack
Nelly. Little Viola Mcneil
Mollie. ..,...................M Miss Nellie Hencock
Harold bennox. ..,........... .'beonhru Rowe
Jack Hartley. y...............J. Gcrdon EDWARDS
sammy Grcen. n................... ..John meper
higgins. ...............'.'. 'MorIis hchueh
Keeper Taylor. ": a. Lanergan
Justine. e..,..............,.Mlss hatherlne hoper
Elliott Barnes five-act drama, "Only a
Farmers Daughter" is the attraction at
Lothrop's Opera House this week, with
Katherine Rober TO interpret the leading
role supported by her very excellent COM
pany. The plsy abounos in emotional
scenes so charmingly intermingled that
lang ghter chases the tears away just in
time. or the cast, II is needless to tell
Providence people how exceptionally fit
ting to Miss Rooer is the part of Justine,
and the villainy OF j. Gordon Edwards
requires no commendation, but the acting
of little Viola Mcneil deserves especial
mention. She Is not only letter perfect,
but is as natural as could be desired, es
pecially where the old hag apparently
strikes her, pulls her hair, pipches her.
or throws her roughly about The children
will be delighted with her. The scenery
for this production has been especially
prepared and includes some very pretty
effects. The music is bewitching and em-
braces varied program. The house was
nearly filled at both performances yester-
dav, ladies predominating I'm the after
noon. In fact, IL Is a popular resort for
ladies and children at the matinees.
There will be two performances daily,
that on Saturday afternoon being school
children's matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-31
Keith's Opera House.

Miss Lizzie Grout. Mics Laura Joyce Bell
That charming comedy OF Hoyt's, ga
Midnight Bell, !" drew large number of
theater-goers to Keith's Opera House last
evening and SELDOM has there been in that
theater the present season a more fashion
able or more thoroughly satisfied audi
ence. For this pleasant work OF the not
ed playwright was interpreted In a man
ner that satisfied all admirers OF the
piece, and the applause given the favor
ties at the curtain calls was as hearty as
it was richly deserved.
The "Midnight Bell" mirth is Of SO
fine character that II steals quietly on
one and its impression is consequently
the stronger. The truth OF seriousness,
for such the plot may be termed, is never
in the way of the pretty play OF the
comedy and adds but the necessary shad-
ing to make the picture complete for all
who admire what is pleasant, graceful
and mirth-provoking.
The fun Is frequent enough and some
of il nearly hilarious, but there Is al
ways a reserve and the reserve never at
the same time takes the place of the fan.
The school scene, the sewing circle and
the village choir were all well presented
last evening and the mishaps OF Lemuel
Tidd, the sheriff, deacon, ETC., are, of
course, well portrayed by DigbyBell. Few
things furnish more genuine amusement
In tne piece tnhu tne ucdcou . ihinoue
slide.
The singing of the quartette was good
and won the warmtst expressions OF APP
proval from the audience. Laura Joyce
Bell who completely captivated the audi
ence, sang her solos with all her custo-
mary grace and her acting OF the old
maid part, it is only needful to say, was
fully in keeping with her excellent repu-
tation as a comedienne. Add Ryman
made all that was possible out of the very
amusing character of the country boy and
his unique dancing and singing met with
such favor that the audience seemed to
be disposed at one time to prevent the re-
naming portion Of the comedy to be
given.
prettier or more interesting nchool
marin than Miss Gertrude Perry makes
IL would be hard TO imagine, and her ex-
pressions of friendship for the two lovers,
Ned and Dot, were made in manner
the simplicity of which brought out ali
that the character was meant TO express.
Miss Handy was delightful Dot Brad
bury, Mr.. Hirshburg an interesting men,
ber OF the legal fraternity, and Mr.. Clark
an acceptable Ned Olcott.
The other characters In the cast are all
in the hands of ladies and gentlemen who
portray them in manner that goes to
make up the very delightful entertain n
ment that will be presented to the patrons
OF this theater every evening this week
and at the souvenir matinees on Thursday
and Saturday.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

THE LAWYERS RETAINER.-A
criminal lawyer in Chicago, who is
noted for his facility in acquitting
any prisoner in whose defense he
may be employed, without much re-
gard to the character of the evil
dence is in great demand, particu-
larry among those who feel that their
cases may be precarious. He re-
ceived letter the other day from a
prisoner in the county Jail. 1t re-
lated that the writer had been ar
rested for hOrse-stealing and was in
dicted at the last session of the
Grand Jury. 1t declared that the
writer had little hope of acquittal
unless good talent could be enlisted
in his behalf, and be begged the law.
yer addressed to take the case. Then
came the pathetic part of the letter
81 have no money!" said the wri.
ter, "to pay for legal services, and
very little property. But the horse
is good family driving horse; il
can do mile in 1856, and is gentle
enough for any lady to use. I'Il
give you the horse if you'll take up
the case" The lawyer is still unde-
cided
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

PRAISE Your WIFE" How do
| look ?" asked wife who stood be-
fore her husband dressed to go out
with him. He raised his eyes from
the paper he was reading, looked at
her and said: "All right" Her
heart sank and her lips quivered,
but he did not know it. She was
conscious of looking her best and
she wanted word of praise, of adj
miration from her husband, and she
failed to receive it. Why was he so
grudging of praise? Ask the aver
age man who answers his wife in
that way when she asks his opinion,
snd he will tell you that she always
looks we'll. But why doesn't he say
that to her, or rather why does he
not make little lovelike speech for
such an occasion? Even the courte-
Gus remarks he would bestow on the
costume Of an ordinary acquaintance
are withheld from his own wife.
There was husband-he is dead
now-who used to say to his wife,
GO My dear, you are looking charm
ing this evening"" or 81 love you
best in that blue dress of yours"
He was a poor stick of man i'm the
way Of worldly success, but his
widow canonized him for just those
loving tributes given to her with a
lovers Difference after many years
Of welded life.
"Oh," said a disappointed wo-
man, 81 would like to be man
just to show what a good husband /
could be-"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

ONE ON MAHON There was
one man in Washington during Gen.
eral Malone IS supremacy who took
great satisfaction in showing that he
was the Senator's equal i'm game OF
political bluff. This was Mr.
Rounds, then public printer. Ma.
hone went one day to the govern.
ment printing Office 30 demand the
dismissal of certain compositor, a
Nirginian, who had worked against
him in recent campaign. Mr..
Rounds objected to dismissing the
man. Mr., Blank is a good prin-
ter," said he. 4" He is faithful and
industrious and besides he was ap-
pointed at the request of Represen-
tative Dezendorf, to whom | am un-
der obligations"
But | don't care about that"
removal. If you don't remove him
at once, I shall appeal to the Presi.
dent, and find out whether I have
anything to say about appointments
from my State"
Mr.. Rounds was in a uuandary.
He did not care to be crushed be-
tween the upper milestone of the
White House and the lower mill
stone of the Senate. He was an ILL.,
nOis man himself. After thinking the
matter over he sent for the compost
tor, and, in the presence of Senator
Malone, Informed him that he was
dismissed. Mahone's eyes cleaned
with satisfaction.
"l suppose, SENATOR" said Mr..
Rounds, that the removal of this
Virginian is all that you desire?"
That is all have to ask" an
swered Malone.
"Then," said Mr.. Rounds, "Mr.
Blank, go upstairs and take your
case again. | reappoint you from
the State of Illinois.
Malone never forgave Rounds for
thus turning the tables on him.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26
The Worlds Rivers.

The Tigris is |, $50 miles long.
The tiber is only $50 miles long.
The wOrld-famous Orontes is only
240 miles in length.
The Zambesi, in South Africa, il
1,S00 miles long.
Slow rivers flow at the rate oi
three to seven miles an hour.
Twelve creeks in the United
States bear the name Of the Rhine.
Every ancient city of note was 10.
Gated on or near the sea or river.
The Ganges is 1,57O miles long and
drains an area of 100000 square
miles.
The Hudson River, from its mouth
to the lakes, is 400 miles in length.
The Mississippi and ITS tributaries
miles.
For over 1000 miles the Nile does
not receive single tributary stream.
The River Jordan has it's origin in
one of the largest springs in the
world.
In islands of too small size to have
rivers creeks are dignified by that
name.
The Connecticut, the principal
stream of New England, is 450 miles
in length.
During a single flood of the Yang
tse- -Kiang, in China, 100000 persons
were drowned.
The most extensive protective
river works in Europe are at the
mouth of the Danube.
The Rhine is only 900 miles long,
but it drains territory double the
area of Texas.
The Irish, in Siberia, is 1900 miles
in length and drains GOO, 900 miles of
territory.
The Nile, from its delta to the
great lakes of Central Africa, is over
1000 miles in length.
The Thames of England is 22O
miles long. The river of the same
name in Canada is 100.
There are twenty creeks in this
country by the nme of riber.
The Columbia river of Canada Is
l, 400 miles in length the stream of
the same name in Oregon is GOO.
The Arkansas River is 2,170 miles
long, but at various points in its
course is very thin for its length.
The Potomac River is only 500
miles long and it's lower course is
rather an estuary than a stream.
The Mississippi at the point where
it flows out of Lake Itaska is ten
feet wide and eighteen inchess deep.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

LAST WORDS OF THE ROMANCE

All, well ; let 1T pass in silence.
Well forget.
There are doubtless things to live for
Even yet.
And life has far nobler uses
Than Iegret.
There are joys that wait our coming
Down the years.
Do not think that [ shall meet them
But with tears
That for me life holds no promise,
Only fears.
Do not fear that shall idly
Sit and wait.
Watching, with the old blind worship,
\ our fair fate.
This might once have been now, truly
lis too late.
There are breezy heights my footsteps
Well may tread.
There's future radiant promise
Overhead.
Naught shall dim it's light, not even
Words you We said.
So We'll let the years slip from us.
Suns have set
In your life may love and sweetness
Linger yet.
And for me-O Father, help me
To forget.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26
Queer Wills.

Those who never cease to regret
what they call the good old times
may usefully reflect on the condition
of society in days when a portion of
subjects goods were obliged to be
given to the crown or to some royal
favorite, in order to perserve to the
testator's family the secure posses
sion of the remainder. Thus, Sir Ed
ward Harvard, 1912, bequeathed to
the king his great whistle, the in
sigma of Office as admiral in the
kings fleet, " for the strengthening
of this my last will"
A Presbyterian divine left legacy
to church at st. Ives to provide
six Bibles for which six men and six
women were to throw dice every
Whit-Tuesday in the church while
the minister prayed that the toss
might be directed for the glory of the
Lord.
Many years ago an old gentleman
walking on Dover pier dropped @
gold-headed cane through one of the
holes in the planks; when he died
he left sum of money, the interest
Of which was TO go annually toward
stopping up any cavities in the floor
of the pier.
Lady Frances Wilson, daughter
of Lord Aylesbury, was one day in.
formed that man who had recently
died in Pimlico lodging, had left
her valuble estate in Hants. In.
credulous she went up to town, and
recognized there the remains of 6
man who had frequently annoyed
her by staring at her at the opera
The same man had also bequeathed
four thousand pounds to the speaker
Of the house of commons, and one
thousand pounds to the chancellor
Of the exchequer, neither of whom
was aware of his existence.
John of Gaunt directed that his
body he kept above ground for forty
days, and that on the day of buria
ten great tapers should be burnt
around his body i'm the name Of the
ten commandments which he haC
so wickedly transgressed, and I" be.
sides these ten, seven in memory of
the seven works of charity which
have neglected, and besides these
seven, five others in memory of my
five senses which have negligentlS
wasted, and over and above all thu
aforesaid tapers, 1 will that there bt
three In honor of the Blessed
Trinity"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

BACKWOODs DIPLOMACY.--A
Portland man, who has just returned
from a hunting trip in the forests of
northern Maine, youches to the
Portland, Me-, Argus for the entire
truth of the following story, as he
had it direct from the sheriff.
A man who lives in Mount Katah-
din region went into the Office of a
justice of the peace a few days since,
and inquired about the penalty for
hunting deer with dogs, and very
particularly as to whether one-half
the fine did not go to the informer.
The Justice consulted the game
laws, and assured him that 1t did.
"Very WE'LL" said the man, q"
want to complain Of myself and set,
tle."
The justice could not back out, and
so gave the transgressor "a clean
bill of health," upon payment OF
One-half Of the penalty.
1t seems that the man got wind OF
the fact that game warden had got
the drop" on him on his deer
poachings with his dogs, and was
only waiting an opportunity to ar.
rest him. Hence his shrewd bit ol
| diplomacy.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

WASN'T No DEMOCRAT" ."-An
old Baptist preacher, who was in the
habit of reading and commenting
upon a passage of Scripture at family
worship, writes DIR. j. G. Hiden, in
the Religious Herald, once happened
upon the thirteenth chapter of Paul's
Epistle to the Romans. The
preacher was a decided Democrat.
and a great admirer of Mr.. Jeffer-
son. He read: "Let every soul be
subjected unto the higher powers for
there is no power but of God. Who
soever, therefore, resisteth the
power, resisteth the ordinance of
God and they that resist shall re-
ceive to themselves damnation, -
etc. This did not sound like the
Jefferson doctrine. The old preacher
paused, and then delivered his com.
ments, as follows: "There's where
1 differArom Brother Paul. He was
great preacher, and a splendid
writer, but it's jest as plain as day
light that he wasn't a Democrat.
Mr.. Jefferson tells us that all power
comes from the people,"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

VICTOR AND yANOUISHED.

Through the crowded streets returning
at the ending of the day,
fastened one whom all saluted as he
sped along bis way;
In his eye CLEAN of triumph, in his
heart JOY sincere,
And the voice Of shouting thousands
still resounding in his ear.
Passed he meath stately archway to-
ward the goal of his desire,
LII ne saw woman's figure lolling
idly by the fire.
" have won, he cried exultant "I
have saved cause from wreck,
Crushed the rival that l dreaded, set
my foot upon his neck
Now at last the way is open, now at
last men call me great.
l am leader of the leaders, am master
in the State :"
Languidly she turned to listen with a
decorous pretence,
And her cold, patrician features mir.
rOred forth Indifference
" Men are always scheming, striving
for some petty end," said she.
Then little Yawn suppressing, " What
is all of this to me?n
Through the shadows of the evening ms
they quenchcd the sunset glow,
Came the other, farlng homeward with
detected step and slow;
Wistful, peering through the darkness
till he saw, as oft before,
Where a woman stood impatient at the
threshold of the door.
81 have lost" he faitered faintly.' ,
"All is over" with groan;
Then he paused and gazed expectant at
the face beside his own.
Two soft eyes were turned upon him
with woman's tenderness.
Two white arms were flung about him
with a passionate caress,
And voice Of thrilling music to his
mutely uttered plea
Said, IF only you are with me, what is
all the rest to me?'
All night long the peoples leader sat in
silence and alone,
Dull of eye, with brain unthinking, for
his heart was turned to stone
While the hours passed all unheeded till
the hush OF night had ceased.
And the haggard light returning flecked
the melancholy east.
But the other. the defeated, laughed a
laugh of merriment,
And he thrust his cares behind him
with an infinite content,
Recking not Of place and power and
the smiles Of those above,
For his darkness was illumined by the
radience of love.
Each had grasped the gift of fortune.
each had counted mp the cost,
And the yanquished was the victor, and
the winner he that lost. q
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Second Indian Massacre of kerr's
Creek, ROckbridge County,
Virginia.
BY THE LATE REV. SAMUEL BROWN

The second invasion Of Kerr's
Creek is thought to have been on or
about the 10th of October, 1865. In
the opinion of some, it was 1766.
The late John Il. Mckee, my author
of the date, was very confident it
was the former date. This also was
composed of Shawnees and no
doubt composed in part of some who
were in the first expedition. They
would best know the condition of
the settlement and the fitting of the
scalp Of Miss Cunningham when
they returned to Ohio, is further
proof of the same. The number of
Indians in their visit is not certainly
known. They are generally esti-
mated from forty to fifty.
The families and remnants of ia
miles left on the Creek had, with
characteristic energy, addressed
themselves to the repairing of their
losses. Rude cabins were built to
take the place of those destroyed
and their plain domestic comforts
were gathered about them. 1t is to
us matter of surprise, that our
frontier ancestors could so soon re-
place their losses and regain their
cheerfulness. But their wants were
comparatively few and chiefly sup.
piled by the handiwork Of both
sexes. The heaviest of their afflic.
tion, was the cruel death of mem
bers of the family and the dark un-
certainty which hung around those
in captivity.
For some time there had been
vague reports Of Indians which
arose probably from their depreda.
tions further west. but still enough
to produce uneasiness even while
there was general hope of safety.
AT length the willy savages made
their approach, but more cautiously
than before. They crossed the North
Mountain and encamped at spring
where Andrew Hayslett now lives
position which excluded them
from the view of any one passing
over the mountain, and from which
they could send out their spies tC
mark the state Of affairs on the Creek
In this concealed position they re
NAMED for one or two days. Some
one discovered their moccasin tracks
in corn field. and crossing up to the
top of the hill. saw them in theil
camp. The inhabitants of the
Creek fled with all haste and collected
together at the " Big Spring." at the
home of Jonathan Cunningham
The whole number gathered there
Is estimated at about one hundred
men women and children. They
were packing their horses In grea
haste to leave for Timber Ridge
William Gilmore and another mar
started up the creek to see If any
danger was ahead.
Some of the Indians who haC
crept up, Immediately fred on then
and both we're shot down and with ,
war whoop the whole body of saw
ages rushed on the promiscuOu
crowd. Two or three young men
amongst whom was one of the Gun
ninghams, advanced to meet then
and were killed. Then commenced
scene which beggars all descrip
tion; the screaming of women ant
children and the utter dismay whicl
seized upon all. This remarkabl
spring, with its pond, covers per
haps three acres of land and was a
that time surrounded with a thicl
growth Of weeds aud brush In whicl
many tried to hide themselves. 4
Mrs. Dale who was hidden a shor
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

MARK TwAIN'S Mark
Twain has just concluded lecture
tour in New Zealand. He said
goodbye to the New Zealanders at
Christ church, and in the course of
his speech made references To pro-
hibition, which he said he approved,
but which would put them into the
most difficult straits. He then told
the following story:
In our country several years ago
there was man came into a pro-
hibiton town, and, unlike you aver
age savages here, they said to him,
You can't get a drink anywhere
except at the apothecary's.' So he
went to the apothecary, who said:
You can't get drink here with.
out prescription from physician,
but the man said, Pm perishing,
haven't time to get a prescription. :.
The apothecary replied:
We'll, / haven't the power t.
give you drink, except for a snake
bite The man said: Where's
the snake" So the apothecary gave
him the snakes address, and he
went off. Soon after, however, he
came back and said:
For goodness sake, give ine q
drink. That snake is engaged foI
six months ahead"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

MAKE UP.-Horace Greeley had
the reputation Of being practical
philanthropist, and his advice was
sought by hundreds of strangers,
whose only excuse for intruding
upon him was that they needed
counsel, and that he had the brains
that could advise them.
One day, while he was writing an
important letter in his office, boy,
fifteen years old, entered the room,
and, standing near the door and be-
hind the EDITORS chair, said, "Mr.
Greeley, / have come to ask your
advice"
"Say on" answered the editor,
without stopping his pen or even
glancing at the boy.
The only relative l have here"
continued the boy, "is my sister. l
have been boarding with her, and
she let me have board so cheap
that | could earn money enough to
pay her, and have something left to
buy my clothes. Now | have quar-
relied with her, and am boarding at
another place, where they charge me
all | can earn for my board-not so
good as had it at my sister's-and
have nothing left to pay for my
clothes. What shall do ?n
" Is your sister married ?" asked
Mr.. Greeley, without looking up or
stopping his pen.
"Yes, sir"
"Is she respectable woman ?"
Certainly, sir"
"Go straight to your sister and
tell her that you are ashamed of
yourself, and ask her forgiveness.
If she will take you, go back and
live with her; and after this remem-
ber that if your sister is not your
friend, you will not be likely to find
any friend in Now York City.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1896-03-26

SHE WAS AN ILLUSTRATOR
The teacher of primary school in
the mission read "The Old Oaken
Bucket" to the little tots, and eX-
planned it to them very carefully.
Then she asked them to copy the
first stanZa from the ackboard and
illustrate it as the artists illustrate a
story in the daily papers. One little
girl handed in her verse with several
little dots between two of the lines,
circle, half dozen dots and three
buckets.
Lizzie, don't understand this, ;"
said the teacher. " What is that
circle?"
"Oh, that's the we'll"
"And why have you three buck
ets?"
lone is the oaken bucket, one is
the iron bound bucket and the other
is the bucket that hung in the we'll :"
"Then what are all of those little
dots ?"
Why, those are the loved spots
which my infancy knew"