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THE BOOM in BUSINESS
Another Cheering Report From tho
Commercial Agencies.
MANY REASONS FOR CONFIDENCE.

business Gaining on All sides with n
stendlness which Is Most Crafty
ing-Reaction in Speculation Does
Not Anect Industries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
A DEBT OF GRATITUDE.
Epicures Owe Much to the Men OF Holy
Orders.

'It is a remarkable fact that the epi-
cures of the world should be so largely in
debted to the French clergy for the lux
uries they enjoy" said famous French
restaurant keeper in New York 10 writer
for The Star recently 1.-TWO innkeepers
established at Mont st. Michael arc a.
daggcrs drawn 10 this day respecting the
right sort OF omelct 70 put before their
patrons. One is Ridel, who holds out for
the old Gallo omelette aux fines herbes,
while Poulard, his rival, contends that the
genuine article Is an omelet the secret OF
which has been transmitted through ages
by religious order. l have tasted both
dishes, and it is difficult TO decide which
is the better. The latter is easily prepared
The whites and yolks of the eggs arc not
mixed. The whites are we'll flogged up to
creamy consistency, while the yolks are
only slightly beaten. The whole Is poured
into frying pan and n large lump of but
ter put In at the same time. After cook
ing over a hot fire for exactly two minutes
the omeet is ready to serve, and the result
Is a miracle.
"Tho monks and cures of France have
done as much for their country in the
preparation of savory delcacies as the
most renowned chefs. One of the largest
oyster parks in the country was started by
Abbe Bonnetard, the cure Of La Teste,
whose system of artificial cultivation is
now so successful that of the number of
oysters distributed through Franco every
year perhaps two-thirds are produced by
the abbe. Canon Agen was tho discoverer
of the terrines of Nerse. The rillettes of
Tours are the work Of n monk of Mar
mountiers. The renowned liquors Of Char
treuse, Trappistine, Benedictno and Others
betray their monastic origin in their
names, and the strangest part of their pro-
duction is that they should be the work of
tho most severe and ascetic Of religious
bodies.
1.-The elixir of earns is tho invention Of
the Abbc earns The Bizirs sausages were
first prepared under the direction of the
Prior Lamoureux. The popular Bcrgou-
gnoux sauce was first mingled by the Abbe
Bergougnoux. The delicate Floguard
cakes arc tho invention of the abbe of that
name. Even the immortal glory Of the
discovery of champagne is attributed to
monk. To these may be added the deli
cacies in bonbons, confectionery and the
like, which owe their origin entirely TO
nuns in French converts. ."-Washington
Star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
FlDDLEO TO VICTORY.
An Election District Was Carried mt an
Informal Dance.

"NOver scorn any Of your honorable at
tainmcnts," counseled the old Judge, who
has been on the bench in his district for n
third Of n century. II needed this advice
in my own case or I'd not be where now
am and where I'm liable To stay as long
as I'm in the harness The first time
was nominated / was with the minority
party and had little hope Of election. The
highest of my ambitions was 10 make a
good showing. in the river district along
the docks there was n dense population,
and as the voters there went SO went the
district / was told there was no chance
of making any inroGds there, but WANTED
to satisfy myself by personal inquiry.
happened thcro on the night of little
dance at the house of rough but influon.
tial giant among the river men and drop
ped In To have "a talk with some of those
present. My opponent had been invited,
but sent his regrets. My reception was a
chilling one, and / was figuring ON getting
away rs gracefully as possible when IL was
discovered that tho fiddler was premature.
ly under the influence OF refreshments and
could not play. A canvass Of the invited
guests showed that no one could supply
tho vital accomplishment 10 the fcstivi-
ties, and the entertainment began TO as
sumo tho appearance of n dismal failure.
Perhaps ! can help you out gentle
men, volunteered with inward trem.
blings, for had not touched fiddle since
used TO saw away In the kitchen at the
old farm home.
"In no time they had me on top Of a
barrel, fiddle, bow and rosin I'm my hands
Their enthusiasm was all inspiration, for
IL meant votes. Merrily and vigorously 1
rendered such classics "a Money Musk
We Kept the Pig Ina the Psrlor and
oRellly s Peel, while the dancers shook
the house and shouted approval. More
power 10 his elbow. aud It's him a. will
he the mkt iidgc, was the music that !
heard on every hand tin gave the Home.
sweet Home NJ ! in The morning. went
in with vhoOp and have been going IN
every since. Detroit Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04

Joan d Arc are outlined. a number of
thrilling events are portrayed, the most
promine mt of which is the escape OF Joan
from the nrison at kouen. and her descent
from the battlement This occurs in the
fourth act, in which there ara two scenes.
The first shows Joan in the interior of the
prison where she is taunted by Nicholas,
the English spy ny Agnes Sorel and by
the king himself. Cliohet the court
jester. who has taken upon himself the
cast OF guarding Joan's safety, drugs the
guards and thus gains admission TO
Joan's cell. He breaks her fettsrs by his
almost super human strength, provides
her with n rope. and tells her 10 lower
herself from the hattiements TO the moat
below. AS she leaves her cell Nicholas
enters, and fierce fight ensues between
him and Clicher the treacherous spy be-
ing KILLED. The scene then shifts TO the
exterior OF The prison, showing the tow
ering battlements in the distance: soon
Joan appears on the very highest point
throws the rope to the moat below, q dis
tance OF seventy feet. and proceeds To de-
scend hand over abBnd. When some dis
tance from the top the rope parts and she
is precipitated 90 the moat below. This
scene is Invariably watched by tho audi
euce with breathless interest; at every
performance thus far when this event has
taken place the silence in the crowded
house is almost oppressive, and when the
supposed wounded form OF Joan il
brought by Clichet onto the stage, the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
Not 10 Be FOreSeen.

Promise, indeed, does not invariably
indicate performance. Mrs. Bernard Beers
came to America heralded by the ap-
plause OF England and her season was the
first wave of that ocean OF disaster which
mt last overwhelmed Oscar lIammerstein.
Miss Cameron visited New York, chapo-
rored by Lord Lonsdale and followed by
the approval Of London, yet she brought
woe to the Casino. Miss Fortescue ar.
rived with the Endorsement Of w. :. Gill
bert and the English critics, yet her
course at the Lyceum was unfortunate.
Sliyinski came over tho sens prepared 10
eclipse Paderewski but he failed so sig
nally that his importer, Albert Weber,
subsequently, went TO Iunatic asylum.
Augustus Van Biene came TO Us with let
ters from Clement Scott and Sir Henry
Irving, yet he pulled down the curtain of
the American Theatre, and Is now doing
stunts in vaudeville. 1t sometimes hap
pens that performers with the most dis
tinguished advertisement failed 10 Justify
IL. while others comparatively unknown
achieve sudden and lasting prosperity. /.
Thus Dan Leno. from whom much WAS
expected. involved his manager in heavy
loss. while Fregoli, coming unannoupced,
proved one Of the most profitable invest
ments of The New York Olympia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04

enthusiasm is aroused TO the highest
pitch. When The saint and the FOol'
was first given at tho Boston theatre,
some relatives OF Miss Davenport occu-
pied seats In the front. SO great was
their anxiety as TO the safety OF the ac-
tress that they could scarcely restrain an
exclamation OF alarm, and when the act
was finished, thoy sent behind the scenes
and demonstrated with Miss Davenport
against taking such a physical risk, but
the lady smiled and would not give up
this dangerous. but very thrilling portion
OF the rlay. The stage of tho Providence
Opera House offers unusual facilities Tor n
feature Of this kinu. Tho actual height
where Miss Davenport stends Is fully sew
eDty feet. and the drop itself will amount
20 some fifteen feet. No similar effect has
ever been produced in n modern drama.
and the woI king out Of the idea TO n sue
cessful Issue is largely the work of Miss
Davenport. Miss Davenport as usual.
has spared no pains in producing her lat
est play, and 1.-THE Saint and the Fool"
surpasses in magnitude her great produc-
tion OF "Gismonda. Melbourne Mac
Dowell Charles Barron, Henry Jewett,
j. NJ Colville, Albert Gran, Frank Ten
nerhill, Mrs. w. g. Jones and Marie Shot
well are in 1.-The Saint and the Fool
cast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
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Providence Opera House.

Sensational features have become an
important factor with modern dramas,
but IL Is not often that thrilling situa-
tions ars iDgeniously and correctly intro
duccd. Far too often they are brought In
10 aid "a performance which is otherwise
weak, and have ne particular bearing on
the central plot. When. however, an ex-
citing scene is brought out which forms
an essential portion of the story the dra-
matte effect is always heightened, but it
requires skilful dramatist, as well as
stage IN manager, to produce this result. In
the new play of Fanny Davenport. "Tho
Saint ana the Fool" which will be soon
mt the Providence Opera House next week.
the inti lents in the remarkable career OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04

terity, along with Franklin, Morse, Elias
Howe, Edison and such benefactors of
mankind, at last is seized with an inspir-
alton. and perfects tho dream of his long
life--an electrical horseless carriage. lie
dies at the very instant of the realization
of his fondest hopes. After his death, "a
scheming ndventurer gets hold of the
patent right papers and claims the inven-
lion. The deaa inventors daughter and
her sweetheart are determined to get pos
session of the Lapers Their struggles and
final success constitute the action OF the
piece. A horseiess carriage is really
brought on the stage in ths first act ana
put in operation. Another Is the great
storm scene. First Is seen in paDorani ic
beauty. the departure OF "a magnificent
steamship from the shore. Then storm
comes up; the clouds ara banked. and
from out their inky crests fash tongues
OF angry lightning. The waters ara lash.d
into whitecapped mountains by the fury
of the tempest The ships sails are rent
in shreds and fly out at the mercy OF the
winds and waves. The deck reels until il
almost falls over into the auditorium.
The whistling of the wind, the surging
of the disabled steamer, and the deed of
heroism that follows the scene appeal
strongly to every lover of the vivid ana
sensational drama. The comedy in the
play is said To be decidedly good and that
there is not n dull moment from Begin
ming to end. Beatrice, described as n won.
der1ul dancer, enacts the star part, which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
Pleasurs OF FirSt-NighterS.

Going to see new actress in IA now play
under an unknown management Is like
huying pig in poke, ana we must
take our chances of finding n fat or lean
pOrkCr. The element of uncertainty con-
stitutes one cf the attractions Of the
drama 10 first nighters who wish TO he on
the scene that possibly may bring out n
new genius.
Thus the spect Gtors who attended the
opening performance Of Duse mad the
satisfaction OF arguing that no one an
tedated them in the discovery OF the fire
qualities of the Italian. Thus the audi
encc that witnessed the first performance
of "Reilly and the i0O'' found the now
famous 'Tougn Girl Ada Lewis. Thus
those who nioyed the premiere of THE
Amazons. " rcjolced over the discovery Of
Thus the audience which filed Palmer's
stellar appearance of John Drew discover
cd Maude Adams.
A new play or new cast is In some
sense lottery in which prizes mny bo
found as we'll as blanks If n certain pro.
portion Of theatTegOcrs were not possessed
by what mny be termed the dramatic
gambling instinct, first night might be
lett tu the critics. whose verdict on the
Uerformance would coll the people TO au
enjoyment of tho merits or warn them t.
avoid It's faults
Possibly 10 H. we'll that this gambling
instinct exists Bnd enables first nighters
f--+tf t,tt ef-if+t--t.- performance
which " Independent uf the prOfesssd
judRes of art.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04

buriesuue entitled: Madam Mays First
Night. 1t contains a plot, and is made
gorgeous by many colored electric lights,
handsome scenery and magnificent cos
tunes. The closing burlesque, MIR. Paris
at Niagara gives handsome Fannie Ev-
erett chance TO show off her shapely
figure and magnificent voice. She il ably
assisted by Carrie Fulton and bevy of
Hebes and the usual number OF come
dians.
Tne Living Pictures are this season pro-
duced on large scale, In what is known
as "The Glass Color Cabinet ["
The olio is sandwiched i'm between the
burlesques, ana the roster contains the
names Of many favorites, the first being
Conroy and Mcfarland. Irish comedians,
who are always pleasing and popular
Anna Dontorg, soprano who IL said 20
possess remarkable range OF voice
Bert Les lie, assisted by Carrie Fulton, ap.
pearing in Mr.. Leslie's original medy
creation, stage Whispers" Lew Palmer,
who sings topical songs and gives ven-
triloquial limitations Of various animals
and birds; Dick and Kittie Kummins ap.
pear in n new sketch. sing several patri-
otto songs and give an interesting exhibit.
tiou of boxing; Maze Burton. known as
the Female Baritoue. will render a
choice selection OF ballads The -Four
French sisters, high kickers, and Baker
and 1t. John, who introduce singing,
dancing and acrobatic eyolutions.
The program to be presented Thursday,
Friday and Saturday will be n complete
change of scenery costumes and all, will
consist of tho operatio extravaganza
"The Gay Girls at Monte Carlo emo
1.-The Countryman' Dream.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
Benefit of FranknesS.

DO our readers care fig who manages
playp DO they buy tickets TO swell the
income OF Trusts on anti Trusts Why
then. should the newspaper man. whom
IN their absence they depute To represent
them az the first night. hesitate To tell the
plain truth about the performance Why
should we beat the devil around the bush
wien he cen be banged over toe bead
effectively Why should the newspapers
encourage managers 10 lose time. money
aud the confidence of his patrons IN a
had playl IL the ne~spnpays and first
nigbters would agree to Hcpuaint authors.
composers. actors AMI singers promptly
with tho exact prospects OF their efforts
the fortunes RI tho theatre must lie bene
iited by this frenkness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
Theatrical Taltle.

One of the best attractions that Proyi-
dence theatre-aoers are TO be- treated to
this season is Margaret Mather's elaborate
production OF "Cymbeline. which is TO
be preFent-d at the Providence Opera
House shortly, It is said To be one of the
most marvellous productions ever staged
in America, and as the star is great
favorite here, n successful engagement
may be anticipated. A prettier. collection
of feminine beauty than the one George
H. Broadhurst has in his new comedy.
''Whnt Happened to Jones - which Will
ne presented at the Providence Opera
House, December III, IL and Is, ia seldom
seen on the American stage. Anna Bel
mont. kathryn Ostermsn, Matte Fergu-
son ana Rose Stuart comprises quartet
of beautiful women as well IA clever ac-
treSses. All have parts in the new comedy
that fit their respective talents.
Denman Thompson and Geo. w.
Rver's latest success. The Sunshine Of
Paradise Alley, - with its wonderful
electrical effects, mechanical devices and
carloads OF special scenery is the ottrnc-
ton booked at the Providence Opera
House. December IL, IL and 10.
Contracts have just been made by Man
ager Fynes for Willie Collier in "The
Man From Mexico" " "My Friend From
India" and other bowling successes, at
Keith's Opera. House. Also Ward 4,
Vokes, in their new plsy THE Two
Governors F" ana Mathews * Bulger In
"At Cav Coney Island" "Shannon OF
the Sixth, a play dealing with the dar-
ing deeds OF the Highlanders In the East
Indian mutiny OF tho Sepoys, will he
seen for the first time in Providence at
Keiths Opera House the week beginning
December u.
The "white Crook" with Gus Will
liains i'm the cast, will be presented at
Westminster Theatre during the week be.
ginning Decen Der IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
The LANDING l NET.
Its Various Uses-Nets That Can he Car.
ried In Fishing Rod Case.

A landing net can be bought for 30
cents. One can buy n crab net for ! D cents,
but crab net, properly speaking, is not a
landing net The landing net for 30 cents
has ring and handle OF willow, the
handle being from 10 To Is inches In
length. such net is used by man wad-
ing in stream or for dipping up smaller
fishes from boat. Landing nets with
handles from TO 8 feet in length arc used
for dipping up fish from the bank or lar
ger fish from the boat. These handles arc
of bamboo, and the longer handles are
jointod.
The rings are either jointed or COLLAPSE.
bic for greater convenience Of carriage
when not in use. Jointed rings are divid.
ed, some into halves, some into thirds and
some into quarters. which may be folded
together. Collapsible rings are made OF
steel I'm two parts, which are spread out 10
form the ring when the net is i'm use and
which lilo flat together when the net Is col.
lapscd. Tho handle unscrews and tho
collapsed ring with the net rolled around
II l. laid alongside the handle Ii all oc.
cupies but very little space. Collapsiblo
nets with jointed bamboo handles sell from
ss 81. For 81 the purchaser gets "A land
ing net Of the best kind, with net Of
braided linen, waterproOfed, for e., one
with a net uf braided silk, enaineled such
nets are articles of steady sale A man
who buys fine fishing rods, who may per
haps pay go or s15 for a single rod,
docsn' hesitate to pay O. or g. for n land
ing net Of corresponding quality. and ne
has u place for IL in his fishing rud case. -
New York sun,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
Keith's Opera House.

Next weeks attraction az Keith's Opera
House. beginning Monday, Dec. 0. will
be the novel comedy drama. Patent
Applied For" by Elmer L. Vance, the
author of the big success, The Limited
Mail" The piece was presented In Boston
last week where 1t is credited with having
made "a substantial success. Its intro
duction In Providence next week Will be
it's first at keith's and likewise It's first
engagement here ar popular prices. This
Is the story of the play: An old man.
who. .has.spent over half his lifetime In
unsuccessful attempts TO invent some
highly meritorious devices or machines,
which would hand h. s name down TO pos
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
Westminster Theatre.

Miaco's "City Club Big Burlesqus Com
pany" will commence a weeks engage
ment at the Westminster Theatre, Monday
matinee, Dec. G. Miaco and mis- bur-
lcsquers have always been noted for their
originality and have established a reputa-
tion for keeping abreast OF the times
This season Miaco mas hit upon novelty
atres for large opera and dramatic COM
paniss 10 change their repertoire during
the week, but it has never been attempted
at "a vaudeville place of amusement
The program for Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday VIII consist of an operetta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04

A Pleasant buty. Waen | kpsJw
anything worthy OF recommendation 4
consider II my duty to tell II, SAYS Rev
James Murdocs' of Hainshurs Pa.
-"DE Agnew Catarrhal Powder be.
cured me If Catarrh " iiye years stand
ing. IL Is certainly magical la It's effect.
The iirst application benefited me In i've
minutes ! wouli not l'o without 10 in
the house. Sold by BlandinR a Bland.
ing ~ ~ Il 5s WcyboS~et; Gepigp L. ClaAin
q Co., ~ 10 - 60. Main, Hall 4 Lyon. -
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
TEAM NO. 3.
p. A. A. TOURNAMENT.

Three teams in the Il. a. A. two-men team
tournament rolled their preliminary strings
last evening, and Harrington and Collingwood
have set fine pace for the other rollers to
follow. Their foam total amounted TO 69J,
while Harrington rolled mp the high single
string of lO3 Mailer and Payton were close
after the first team, with total of 6s3. The
remainder OF the teams will roll their prelim-
inaries today. The following are the scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
ENTIRE NOUS CYCLE CLUB.

At the meeting OF the Entire Nous club
this week, Miss Augusta Lamson, Miss
frankie Lamson, Miss A. Soue and Mrs.
VickerinR, were elected 10 mem bershiI.
The nominating committee to nominate
of1cers for 1898 were appointed. They
are Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Hawk and Mrs.
Morris. Among the probabilities for
officers are Mrs. Morris, for presiden |;
Mrs BrayioD, for treasurer, and idiSs
Littlefleld. for captain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
TIGERS VICTORIOUS.

The Tigers won from Fall River last night
purely by accident. tor ten minutes over
time the ball was not Gagged and then Cusiclx
accidon ally kicked the winning goal into the
cage for Pawtucket. Lations tended goal
splendidly. wodtke and Everett played
fast game. The score:
E1wtucket 9. Fall River ). Rushes--Bone !,
Russell z. Stops-Cusick "a, Lations ~. Fouls
Bone, Russell. Referee Brady. Timer
Porter. Attendance-l50l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
AURORA CYCLISTS SOCIAL.

About forty couples representing all
the leading bicycle clubs Of the city
passed last evening very enjoyably at
Sterling hall, the occasion being the social
OF the Aurora Cyclists. Tae order OF
dances Contained seventeen mum bers. the
music for which was nicely rendered by
Langstatf's orchestra The patronesses
were Mrs q. T.. Mott, Miss Emma b.
Lincoln, Mrs. Il. u. Ranney, Mrs A. G.
Copgdon, Mrs A. L. Haven: floor direc.
tor. Fannie ID. Haven; aids, Minnie f.
Ram y, Maud l.. Congdon, Harriet
Huestis and Helen 3. sheldon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
ELMwOOD NO. /,
p. A. A. NO. 2-ELMwoop NO. 2.

The Elmwood No. team visited the Provi-
dence Athletic Club and were defeated by
their No. team by l96 pms. Carpenter Of
the home team was high roller with $50, Cook
next with 55O The r. A. AS are very much
eiated over rolling the highest team string this
season this far, and there will be lots Of fun
between them and their No. l team. The
sum mary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04

is said TO fit tho charming little lady even
better than her old part of Jim Har-
land, " in "1he Limited Mail F" The usual
matinees on Tuesday, Thursday and sat
urday will be given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-04
p. A. A. NO. 2.
TEAM NO. a-TEAM NO. 4.

Teams No. and OF the Westminster
Lesgue had pretty contest, the former win
ming the match by ID pins. Weir OF the win
ming team made the best total while Conners
Of the No. 4 team rolled up the best single
string. The summary: