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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
ISLANDS NAMED FOR DOGS.
An Amusing Legend That Is Illustrative
OF Canine Independence.

Dozens, some say scores, of islands Of
greater or less dimensions arc known as
Little Dogs, Dog islands. Big Dogs, etc
An island in the Thames, now part Of
London, is called the isle of Dogs. Three
lofty, rocky islands near It. Thomas, Vir.
gin islands, are known as the Great Dog,
George Dog and the West Dog.
There are Dog islands in the Malayan
archipelago, of the coast of Maine, on the
coast of Franklin county, Fla, and anoth-
or in the Serawati group.
On the coast OF kamchatka there is an
island known as the island of Talking
Dogs. The curious story connected with
this spot of land and the one that gives it
the name it bears is this, according to an
Asiatic legend;
The first inhabitants Of the far north
did not employ dogs, but drew their wal
rus rib sleds themselves. After ages had
elapsed men made an attempt to use the
dogs of that region--which, by the way,
talked just as men do-as beasts Of burden.
The talking dogs, however, argued the
case with their would be masters, and
were not long in proving that they had
enough to do to catch game for themselves
and the children of men
But the men soon learned the use of the
bow and arrow and the slTar, thus ruin
ing the occupation Of the talking dogs.
Again an attempt was made to harness
them TO sleds, but they rebelled, and all
swan out to tho island afterward known
as the island of the Talking Dogs.
Here the game was scarce, and the dogs
soon turned cannibals, and by the end Of
the first winter there were only seven left
Some human kamchatkans volunteered
to row out TO the island and bring off ths
remnant Of the dog colony. But the dog
refused 10 leave their barren island, say
ing: What people are your We have new
CT seen you before. For this untruti
Chami, the dog god, took their voices away
from them, and until this day they have
been the dumb servants of man.-Phila
delphia Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07

IN dignifled and sumptuous manner.
Aside from the elaborateness OF the stage
stimulation of the triumphs and suffering
OF one OF the greatest women in history,
the story OF the great events clusteri 3g.
about this strange creature OF destiny
maintain the interest unilaggingly as
stage performance pure and simple.
Fanny Davenport because of her wealth,
courage and love of her profession has
given several almost stupendous enter
prises TO the public. and while The
Saint and the Fool' does not rival
Cleopatra" and "Gismonda" in point
OF pageaDtry and display. it Is on the same
scale OF maRnificence in stage dressing
and effect The scenic EN- bellishment Is
almost "a liberal education In 10Th century
acoutrement, mattial life, ancient warfare.
strength OF fertilization, religious feryor
and ignoble bigotry.
The effect is inspiring when the thought
goes out TO the real essence and purpose
OF the dramatist and his ally, the actress.
Inc frJsser idea OF money making ought
TO have no part in enterprises Of this
calibre, but player folks must find income
for outlay like other persons who ARE en-
gagged in work in which reward is more
remotely removed from the apparent pur-
pose.
Miss Davenport is conscientious artist
and her Interpretation of the character
OF Joan Is entitled TO the highest respect.
She sustained the religious aspect OF the
beautiful character anu the stimulation of
the simplicity Of Joan was as clear cut as
cameo. She was more especially success
full I'm the presentation of the martial
spirit OF the girl leader and the suffering
and terror of the dungeon was So skilfully
recreated that the illusion was engross-
ing. The playing commanded the sym
pathy of the audience because OF its sin
cerity.
Mr.. Mcdowell M the fool offered his
usual forceful and manly portrayal and
contributed literally 10 the strength OF
the playing which commanded the hearty
commendation of the audience, manifest
ed in several calls before the curtain.
Miss Davenport has teen as generous in
the selection Of her company as she has
been lavish in the setting of her W play
consequently each part was well present
ed. A visit to the theatre this week will
prove profitable TO those who love display
as well as To thoss who are students and
are interested in dramatic art. Those
who admire big things on or of the
stage will find something TO command
their intelligent consideration.
The Saint and the Fool" will remain
here all the week.
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take their history In homeopathic doses
from the stage or platform and IL the
dramatic picture awakens "a desire TO
know more tho listless historian seeker
may develop into student Ihcrtftra,
in looking ut Jonn I'm the play. the theatre.
goer iustinctively turns to the historical
figure because the play has created an in
terest.
1t Will he ascertained that Joan began
To make history in the spring Of 1929 at
the age OF 10 years. TO many seekers af-
ter truth she was an instrument in the
hands OF tie Almighty through which
the Deity saw fit TO reveal II mself to NOR.
tails. Other great examples of this reve-
lation OF God mark the centuries aud the
persons through wnom the spirit sbone
have teen epoch -beaCons III civilization.
The mysterious Maid of Orleans. raised
in simple faith, heard voices and saw Wis.
ions that impelled her 10 fight for Franco
Her great faith in the Almighty entered
into her soldiers and she was thus enabled
To accomplish wonderful things
Flnaily defeat came and at tins disprace-
ful trial Ly the English she was con-
demned, and died at the stake Mny 30
1881, at Rouen. She was burned 90 death
as sorcerer and witch. Others have
shared the same persecution since the
fateful end Of Joan.
The saint and the Fool" Frances
Aymar Mathews drama, discloses Joan
Just before she begins her martial career.
The subsequent action reveals trescherv
In the camp and the base efforts of the
English to rid themselves OF such n pow.
erful adversary. Tho contrast between
hate and love is illustrated by the efforts
OF the spy To destroy ana the watchful
care OF the court Jester to preserve the life
OF Joan. The contemplate character of
King Charles is revealed and ths prime
events In the history of the bapless Maid
l. interviewer with romance and melodra-
matic effect. 1he terrible experiancn Of
the girl In tne dungeon Of the castle nj
Rpuen is presented with great force and
gloomy elect, md her attempt to escape
from the tattleinents supplies the thought
te+e NECESSARY ti+tttt+-it-- t-tteh fhu UfHv-
ends ns the martyr - on her way u the
pile supported hy the voices from on high
and an effective tabieau rcpresentinR ths
presence ~ suns rnaturnl power. Ire fool
who has iren faithful To- the last lies dead
nj the wheel. ci the cart stabbed % death
Nv his own hand as Ie realizes that his
love Il dotmcd.
IL is n Zig subject and 10 Is presented
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since drama began its wonderful mission
and plavwrights have interpinRled fact
and fancy about great ones until the
chroniclers OF the stage are entitled To
more credit for the general enlightenment
of the masses than the historians. This of
course applies more especially to popular
historical figures like Joan of Arc which
Is the central idea IF Fanny Daven-
port S now play seen for the first time in
this city a. the Proyidence Opera House
dimensions.
The play like" The Saint and the Fool"
engenders more or less CURIOSITY on the
part of that large class of citizens who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
Olympic Theatre.

A slick vaudeville performance is pre-
sented at the olympic Theatre this week
by the III. w. Williams Company, and
day afternoon and evening was main
taiped unflagginglyfrom beginning TO end.
There was good reason for this because
thers was not singlG part OF the bill that
was not worthy of the closest attention.
Patrons have come 10 realize the fact that
Manager Spite will offer the very best
ia.ent he can obtain and the uniformity
of the excellence of that presented each
wrek has establi she'd confidence. 4 he bill
this week Is of wide variety and eyerv
contributor TO IL is performer of skill
and reputation.
1t begins with Fields and Salina who
appear in n dancing and high kicking
act They are followed by Charlie Case
in a rafting burlesaue speech. during
which he has considerable TO say about
his father Edward M. Favor and Edith
Sinclair are favorites Of the stage, being
we'll known in the profession outside of
vaudeville. Their skit entitled 1.-The
Maguires, was received with the favor
its merits deserved.
Smith and Fuller appeared in a very
entertaining musical act and their
novelties in the form of musical instru-
ments mads them prime favorites. Fisher
AMI Carroll were a couple Of funny bur
lesque lrshm.n, and their act, full of fun
anu ginger, kept the audience In roar
Dixon, Bowers and Dixon were enter
taining In tier acrobaiic performance as
the three "Rubes. " and the novelty of
their introduction tickltd the general
fancy.
Billy Clifford and Maud Huth made n
hit in their singing and dancing
speciality. ihe couple have been seen in
this city before and they received a warm
reception. Billy is a great dancer, and
Ruth can sing coon sobgs To beat the
band. The audience also appeared to
relish their personal illusions to each
other, one being rather slelder and the
other full grown.
The performance concluded with farce
entitled 1.-The Irish Tenement, Z" and COM
edian Harry Fuller was especially anus
ing in his impersonation of rollick ing
lrishman. The farce was funny and it
sent the large audiences away happy.
The same program will be presented every
afternoon and evening this week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
A Eebln For Authors.

An author once sailed around the world
and ransacked every land for material.
His notebooks were laden with good
things. lie only waited the proper mo-
ment for fusing them into shape. He lit
orally said to himself, Soul thou hast
much goods laid up for many years" Yet
he could not find himself ready to labor
with them. They were not his by actual
living. The strange sights lost their novel.
ty as he remembered them, and be
thought, "No one would care for this, Oh
this =" But there was an old woman whc
lived up an alley near him, unforeign,
unpicturcsquc, who seized upon his imagi
nation with vital human force. Constran.
ed to express her life, he forgot his readers
in the zest of his work. And TO his aston
ishmcnt they laughed and wept with him
and declared that the woman in the alley,
within stones throw of his own house
was the best thing he had ever invented.
Chicago Post.
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Westminster Theatre.

The Westminster Theatre was filed
yesterday afternoon and evening, the
attraction peing H. T.. Miaco's City CLUB
Company, which, for pretty girls, hand
some scenery and brilliant electrical
effects has not been surpassed this season.
There will be complete change of bill
the last half of the week. This will in
clude costumes. electric effects, scenery
aud sketches, in fact everything will bs
new aside from the players.
The performance began with spec
tacular illusion arranged by Robert Full
ton, entitled, Madame Mays First
Night In which Miss Fannie Everett,
the ever popular burlesque queen, assumes
the leading role. She is assisted by 20 or
more young women, who put the audi
epce in n mirthful mood.
The olio opens with Miss ANN Lonn-
borg in bouquet Of descriptive songs
This young aiy is "a stranger in this city,
but she Will make many friends before
she takes her departure Dave Conrny
and Phil Mcfarland. f.lsh comedians,
follow in n skerch that is full of fun,
ana hearty Irish wit
Lew Palmer, well known to theatre
goers here, gave an interesting perform
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
An Artist Anecdote.

Holman Hunt began life as a clerk tc
an auctioncer and estate agent. One Incl
dent of this tedious yet ambitious period
of the artists life never ceased to afford
him amusement. The windows in his
room were mGde Of ground glass and as he
had little to do he spent much of his time
in drawing flies upon its roughened sur
face.
A blot OF ink sufliced for the body and
some delicate pencil strokes for the wings,
md at distance the deception was per-
feet.
Day 10y day the number increased enc
one morning his employer came in, stop.
ped before the window and exclaimed: II
can't make out how it is Every day that
/ come into this room there seem to b,
more and moro flies" And taking out his
handkerchief ho attempted to brush them
away Strand Magazine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07

Owing TO the non -atteLIsnce OF the mem
bers, the Daytons were unable 10 hold the
special meeting called for last night
Captain Wslmsley has called club run 10
the Crescendos' bazaar next Monday evening.
q. Jollie has been chosen captain OF the
roller polo team. and Saturday night all those
wishing 10 be on the team will have prac-
tice game. and the captain will choose his
men.
The Daytons are going to try TO get the
other clubs interested so as TO form polo
league.
Captain wal,nsley is making an indoor rae
ing machine, which he will put in the club
house. This will make lots of sport for the
winter evenings.
The house committee is very busy getting
suitable furniture for the front room, which
they intend to make the reception room,
nicely furnished, including piano.
Election is commencing to be talked, and
undoubtedly there will bs great rivalry for
captain. The election comes OFF the second
Monday in January.
Among the most used furnishings this club
has at present Is the punching bag. 1t Is OF
the very latest pattern, and many OF the
members are very clever at this art but they
are entirely outclassed by their little mascot,
George Wood. He is so small that he has 20
stand on chair 10 reach the bag, and yet
the way he uses his head and fists Is won
der. he has been loaned to tho Eldorado So
cial Club to do the yellow kid act
WHEELING WHISPERS.
The fair committee of the Narragansett
Wheelmen held ITS first meeting and organ
izea yesterday. X. b. Allerdice Is chairman
and William Whytock, Jr., secretary. Nari-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
Are You the Real Tcnnyson?

The annoyances TO which Tennyson was
subjected from the curiosity of tourists
had its humorous sidc-for the onlookors.
"It must be confessed, remarks Professor
Muller, "that people were very inconsid
crate. Rows of tourists sat like sparrows
on the paling of his garden, waiting for
his appearance The guides were actually
paid by siehtscers, particularly 10y those
from America, for showing them the
great poet. Nay, they went so far as to
dress up sailor to look like Tennyson,
and the result was that after their trick
had been found out the tourists would
walk up to Tennyson and ask him. Now,
are you the real TennysonY -" Alfred
Lord Tennyson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07

Fulton, appeared in a highly amusing
sketch entitled, stage Whisperings.
Dick ana Kitty kumins have the distinc-
tion Of introducing brand new sketch.
In which thoy indulge in set To with
boxing gloves in which both receive blows
that would stagger an ordinary person,
and they make no end of fun withal
Harry Baker and Gladys st. Johns an
ncrobatio team do their share OF the en-
tertaining. The whole concludes with
funny creation under the title of "A
Countryman' Dream" in which every
membe- of t"@ company taxes part anu is
quite suili len TO make all keen their
seats until L.s curtain falls. During the
performance "a mum ber of living pictures
of high class are presented in a manner
In keeping WITH the excellent perform
ance. Smoking will De allowed at each
performance. The change OF program Will
take place at the matinee of Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07

Gus schemes were takei over and a genera
outline made. II the dates with the hall are
opon it will be held the first two weeks in
February in Music hall.
The Narragansett Wheelmen election prom
Uses to be the hottest in years, MS both nomi-
nees for captain are working hard. full
canvass Of the members Is being made by both
sides.
Frank S. Haughton OF the Narragansett
Wh.clmcn gave very creditable exhibition
of trick riding at Infantry hall last evening.
A party of about twenty members, under
the leadership OF Joseph Wolf, will have drag
party to Chepacliet next Sunday. The object
is cunning and q su pper Mt Taft's Hotel.
There is n great contrast in the election OF
officers Of the Rhode Island Wheelmen this
year and that OF last. AS will be remem
bered, last year every member was interest
ed, one way or the other, while this year IL
seems all cut and dried.
The next meeting OF the Associated Cycle
Clubs will be held in room b, Narragansett
Hotel Friday evening, December IL at which
time the constitution committee, Messrs. Ii.
Il. Palmer, III. NJ. Peck and Clifford Page, will
bring in "A report. At this time they will also
go more fully into the plans for the good roads
lecture and ball. which will probably be held
in the Trocadero.
The Providence Cycle Board of Trado Is TO
hold banquet nj ths Providence Athletic
Club Friday evening, December 10. A good
deal of discussion will probably be had over
the cycle show question.
About thirty of the Narragansetts attended
the polo match last night 10 cheer their fell
low member during his exhibition ride. He
more than fulfilled their expectations.
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daughter on the steamship, where she had
slowed herself away and made an appear-
ance as the cabin boy.
OF the many admirable mechanical
effe cts the best was the entrance of the
steamer into Cbarl stou harbor.
The speeialtios introduced by Ed. Hume
and Charles Barry were productive of
much merriment. The graceful dancing
of Beatrice was by no means the least at
traction and she received much deserved
encores for her clever work.
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over inpratitude and intrigue was con

over inRratitude and intrigue was COM
plete and we'll appreciated.
The piece is not without its touch OF
sadness In the death of the great inventor
just at the moment of the realization of
his fond dream of years.
lhe appearance of the motor carriage
on the stage in the first act was novel
feature and very realistic. 1t came on
from the side with It's load of human
freight and was brought TO "A stop in the
centre of the stage by a simple turn OF q
lever.
Perhaps the only part that seemed over
drawn was where the captain and her
lover did not recognize the captains $
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
His Plea For Mercy.

In hog stealing case in a Georgia jus
tice court the judge asked the prisoner
what he had TO say for himself.
He hesitnled moments then, stepping
forward, said:
II stole dat hog, jcdgc-yo' homer
but wants you ter make dc sentence
light, kaso he got way FUN me no less
dan six times. en- sprain two legs on one
arm fo' finally kotchcd him cn got him
ON de llTp Atlanta Constitution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
STANDING OF THE POLO CLUBS.
BOWLING.
Music Hall Team Wins Its Third Consecu-
tive Victory.

The Music Halls won their third consecutive
victory in the State Duck Pin League last
evening by defeating the Joe Prews by IS pins.
The only features Of the contest were the
breaking of the team string of $50, held by
The Pawtuckets, and team total of 1887. held
by the Mahlers. by the Music Halls, who
rolled mp 454 and total of 1900. Wallace car
ried off the honors Of the contest by rolling
up the best single string of o. and three-string
total OF ga GaddIs worked in his usual strike
and was next to Wallace with total of 2ei.
Paget was hi gh roller for the Joe Prews.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
Keith'S Opera House.

Patent ApplieisFor ,'received its first
production at popular prices in this city
last night ut keith's. IL was played 10 a
Rood-sized audience and was well re-
ceived This comedy drama comes here
from Boston, where 10 met with good
success. The part OF the villain WAS SO
we'll worked out that the audience, very
early in the play, conceived that hatred
of his character that the mass always
entertains toward man OF baseness.
His successes are Kissed vigorously and
every scheme that miscarries is applauded
equally heartily. Ihe moral teaching OF
the play was we'll presented and the final
victory Of generosity and true manliness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
TRICK BICYCLE RIDING.

Frank Haughton gave n gocd exhibition OF
trick bicycle riding Just before the game of
polo last nilbt Some Of his tricks were rid
ing forward ON one wheel; climbing through
the frame at balance and riding through the
frame; cutting "A series OF curves riding back
ward, doing the same without hands; stand
ing on the saddle snd the layout the usual
ptdal iiding and then riding on the pedal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
TIGERS VICTORIOUS.

Plenty OF goals were made at Salem last
night, but the Tigers came ont three to the
good. The passing of Pierce and Leydon was
solendid.
Score-Pawtucke: 10. Salem 7. Stops-Hef-
fernan 10, Lations IS. Fouls-Connell, Bart
lett. Rushes-Hipson Is, Pierce 2. Referee
keough. Timer-tlint.
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A SENSIBLE NAN

Would use kemp's bslsam Tor the Throat and
Lungs. II - curing moe cases u Coughs.
Colds. Asthma. Bronchitis. Group aud all
Throat and Luns Troubles then any other
medicine The proprietor has authorized any
druggist 10 give you n samnlc Bottle Free 70
convince you ~ the merit Of TINS great rem.
edy. Price 25c aud 5Oc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07
TWO MEN TEAM TOURNAMENT

-Four more teams rolled their preiminaries
in the z. A. A. twomen team duck pin tour
namelt yesterday. Harrington and Mahl, r
rolled up total OF ts3, the third best total
so far Manning and Lowe rolled up total
of 66s, which places them in fifth position.
Two more teams will roll, which will com
plete the round. The finals will be rolled the
last OF the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-07

The amateur game preceding the regular
game at Infantry hall last night was between
the Camp Streets and Defenders, and resulted
in n victory for the latter, 3 to |. 1t was
rough and Tumble game
stops in goal-Heany %, Finnell 49, Fouls
Defenders 3. Camp StrCo,s3. Score-pe-
fenders 3, Camp Streets |. Referee-Hunt.
Timer Mathews.
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THE SPORTING WORLD


without touching the saddle ana with hands
in the air. Among the best Of Haushton's ;
many turns was his riding backward in cir
Giles without hands and with his feet off the
pedals.
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Cunningham, Msnard, r. .......r,, Roberts, Doe

Rrshes-R Roberts o. Cunningham ), NJ. Smith
]. Stops in goal-Sword -, Smith 80. Foul
NJ. Smith. Score-Providence Z; New Bedford
b. Referee Brady Timer-Perrln.
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AN EASY TIME.
Grays Had No Trouble In Defeat ng The
Whalers.

The Grays had an easy time with the Wha'
lers last night and the work of Smith and
sword was about the only amusement the
crowd had. The summary:
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Great historical figures dotting the ages
have been favorlte subjects for dramatists