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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
Westminster Theater.

There is u barrel of fun in store for the
patrons OF tho Westminster theater this
week, providing the program given yester
day afternoon and evening are given for
1t was the snappiest and brightest pre-
sented this season. 1t bubbles over with
mirth from start to finish. The COM
pany is Wober's Olympia Burlesquers, and
there are at least 40 persons in the COM
pany, and each one Is &c Star in his or her
particular line.
The performance begins with skit en-
titled "Li Hunk Chunks Reception, in
which the popular comedians. Teddy ST.
monds, a Providence boy. and Elmer Ten
ley appear as the principal characters, and
are assisted by the we'll known and
favorite burlesquer, Miss Letta Meredith
and tho entire company.
In the olio Miss Lizzie Van sings num-
bor OF character songs in a captivating
manner, and she Is followed by Udel and
Pearce in n humorous sketch that Is novel
as well as clever. Then comes the John
Good Dance, by n quartctto of pretty girls
I'm japanese costume, that Is pleasing.
The next on the program Is Messrs.
Tonley and Simonds In their Irish special
ties. They were obliged 10 answer To
number OF encores, all of their songs being
new and of "A high order. The next were
the Whitney brothers, who are expert
musicians, and introduce an entirely new
act. Last i'm the ollo are the Burn sis
tcrs, Alma and Godie, as the Hot Tamale
girls, and tLey arc in keeping with the
rest of the company.
The whole concludes with a laughable
burlesqUe entitled Tho Grcazern - and
in this Mr.. Tcnley takes the part OF tho
GreaZer, and Mr.. Simonds that OF Rearing
Bill, and they make fun to "boat the
band. F" Every member of the com pany
takes part and Go all that is possible 10
entertain the patrons OF the house, and IL
the applause given is any criterion, they
succeeded. It's an all-around good show
and the lovers of this sort of program
have every afternoon and evening in the
week TO sec ana enjoy it,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
BICYCLE SKATES.

when running upon such obstacles The
wheels are fitted with ball bearings and
tires of hollow rubber. Pneumatic tires
have been discarded as not strong enough.
The movements necessary in using these
machines differ very little from skating
on ice, and the exercises are practically
identical with roller skating. IL Is claimed
for such skates that they give riders the
advantages of bicycle riding and walking
at the Same time.
Another unique application Of bicycle
principles is, the equipment Of sulkies
with ball bearing axles and pneumatic
tires for the purpose of reducing the rec
ord of horses trotting in harness. An in.
gonious inventor proposes 20 construct an
elongated road wagon Of narrow tread, aft
er the manner of the ordinary racing
sulky, which will scat three or four men
tandem fashion. The vehicle will be geared
with a sprocket chain attached To the rear
axle the same as tan?.m, quHd or ordi-
nary racing bicycle, and each rider is TO
operate the pedals rs on bicycle, and
thus leave the horse free from impodiment.
The bicycle record for "A mile is less than 3
minutes, while that of Il quad is away
down in the neiehborhood of 1 minute
and 40 seconds. II four men can cover
ground at that rate on two wheeled ma
chine, it seems rcGssnable that they can
drive four wheeled wagon mile in 3
minutes, or even less, leaving the horse ev-
cry opportunity to make the long sought
record of 2 minutes.
A New York volunteer regiment has
put into practical use an ambulance con-
sisting of two tandems joined by a light
tubing as framework Between them
stretcher is placed, which can be detached
at will, so that wounded man can be
lifted from the ambulance and carried in
To the hospital comfortably. A canvas top,
shaped like tent, affords perfect protec-
ton from sun, wind and rain. The net
weight of this ambulance is ll5 pounds,
and 1t can easily be managed and run by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
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HELPING OUT THE HORSE.

two men. 1t is designed for use in armies
and small cities where the expense Of an
ambulance, with driver and horse, is too
great
A western genius has conceived the idea
that an adjustable jib sail, that rolls up
like curtain when not In use, would be
an acceptable adjunct TO wheel. III one
were at liberty to tack across streets at
will, no doubt sailor wheelmen would find
greal sport III the ncM method of accelerat-
ing the speed. But the use of sails on bicy-
cles is likely TO be confined for some time
TO people who are willing TO do no end of
hard work 10 avoid little exortion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
SPORTING WORLD.

of for long time. Recently he turned up
in Cincinnati, and speedily got on n
match with chap calling himself the
"Oklahoma Kid. and Is now training
at Lexington, KY
John j. Burlock, once Boston's star
second baseman is now foreman OF q
squad OF Prospect Park laborers at Brook
lyn.
Anson must feel happy that he retained
Thornton, his left-hand pitcher. Thorn
ton is now playing stiff game In the
outfield.
Sixteen battles inside of four months Is
quite n record. Tommy White, the
Chicago featherweight, now In New
York, made IL.
Australian" Billy Murphy intends to-
leave for kangaroo land shortly. He has
fought himself out i'm this country. hav-
ing been here five years.
A New Orleans boxer named Owen
Harvey has come north to test the mettle
of the great New York fighting brigade.
Harvey is a lightweight.
The National Sporting Club of London
has matched Frank Craig, the Coffee
Cooler" and Joe Steers, a crack English
boxer, for 10 rounds on May IL
A very promising bantam is Steve
Flanagan OF Philadelphia who has been
winning right.along of late in New York.
Leon TO fight for the l05-pound champion
ship.
In the bag punching contest of Saturday
night at the Columbia Theater, Prof. Joe
Robinson won out against four compet-
itors for the championship of the state
and wishes IL understood that he Is open
To meet all comers either In boxing or bag
punching.
Manager Marston OF the Fall River.
Mass. Baseball club has released third
baseman Joseph Boucher Of Washington.
Boucher had never played third base
when he signed with Fall River for that
position. The position of the team
has been filled by the signing Of Joe
Delehanty OF Cleveland. who reported
for duty last week.
The moving picture prize fight bust
ness is catching it hot in the west Iowa
and Michigan are the latest to prohibit
the exhibition. In the latter state the
penalty is very severe, the maximum fine
being 81, 600 and two years imprisonment.
The Canadian parliament has been peti
toned to pass law To prevent exhibi-
tions of the Fitz-Corbett fight by the
kaleidoscope.
ne St. IHul Dall CluD mas Dtcu Doy-
cottcd by the labor unions of ST. Paul.
Early i'm the week the indianapolis club
received circular stating, that owing
the fact that Comiskey had let bis score
card and refreshment privileges TO one
Scott, who conducted leading theatre
and was waging fierce war upon the
Stage Hands Union. the unions of st.
Paul hal declared war upon the Saints.
Copies of the circular were sent to the
labor organizations in the various cities
composing the Western League, calling
upon workingmen not TO attend ball
games when Comiskey's aggregation
opposed the home team.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
NEW IDEAS In WHEELS.
Bicycle Principles Applied to All
Sorts of Vehicles.
Ingenious Vehicle Designed to Reiieye
Race Horses Of All Impediment.

The bicycle principle is being applied to
various kinds OF vehicles, from roller
skates 10 ambulances, and with apparent
success. The bicycle skate consists OF
steel platform connected by IA sysem OF
forks with two wheels about six inches in
diameter, one in front Of the foot and the
other behind. The foot of the skater Is
about two inches from the ground. TIE
wheels being nc the oXtromities of the plot
form, the base on which the two feet rest
is very long, and the points of support arc
made as strong as possible, This position
Of the wheels avoids the shock produced
by stone or other obstacle suddenly en-
countered Experience has shown that If
the wheels were placed beneath the feet the
skater would inevitably DO thrown forward
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
Entertaining Music.

The good nature Of the large audience IN
the Providence Opera House last evening was
increased by the efforts of the orchestra un.
der the direction OF L,iider wendelschaefer.
IL was popular program and some Of the
numbers had the unusual distinction Of an en-.
core. The gallery gods caught on and few
OF the songs had musical whistlng chorus
that made pleasing effect without any Of
the elements Of hoodlumisin. There were
some good whistlers I'm heaven"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
FROM A SAFE.
Ten D1lars Stolen From Barnet Faln's
Strong Box.

The store Of Barnet Fain, 30 Mill street.
was broken into saturday afternoon and
$40 stolen from the safe. Saturday being
the Jewish Sabbath Mr. Fain's store was
closed, as was that of Lazarus LipschitZ'
butch~r shop. 80 Mill street
The rear door u Mr.. Lipschitz' was left
unfastened 80 that men leaving ice could
I'LL his Ice box. II was through this door
that the thief got into the building. I'm
Lipschitz' place the follow cut a hole
through the partition which gave him
an entrance 20 FHin's store.
Early I'm the morning MIR. Fain had
S9tO In the large safe, but after dinner
sent his brother into the store TO get the
money and dei p-i+ - t4...-l..tifls ls-litr--
brother took $3.50 of the money. leaving
$40 in change bchind him After taking
the cash out he forgot 20 lock the safe
This evidently attracted the attention of
the thief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
S0uSa'S Band Coming.

sousa's varied programs please everybody.
There are a. many popular selections as cias.
seal ones, and the encores are invariably airs
which have csaght the public fancy The
program 10 be presented by sousa. The IA.
nous director and composer. nj his concert in
this city - superb one. The appearance Of
sousa. bis famous men and his talented solo
ists IL the great musical event Of the year.
The band viii be seen N Infantry hall on the
Afternoon and evening of Mar II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
BEATEN BY BUFFALO.
The Protidenc: Grays go Down Before
The bisOEs.

The Providence Grays were taken into
camp yesterday by. the Bisons In game
that was full of interest from start to
finish. The visitors We're In splendid play
ing form ana in both batting and fielding
outplayod the home team. Gray pitched
remarkably good game after the first
inning and was given magniicent sup
port. Rudderham also steadied down
after the initial inning and the hits
secured after that by the Buffalos We're
scattered and productive Of run getting in
one instance only. Practically the visitors
won the game In the first inning for the
Grays were not able TO get on even terms
with them aftcrward. The score follows: /:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
TIE Fighting SullivanS.

Tho fighting Sullivans, Spike" and
Dave. are steadily trotting right along ut
a good gait and making all kinds OF
money. There must have been big lump
OF dough" for Dave In again defeating
Haley, for IL was an attraction worth
having we'll for Then there was quite a
bit of betting. but slick spike" got the
most of that money, because he had the
nerve 10 bet A. H. is said that spike"
won nearly $1,000 on his brothers victory.
Then ne got 800 out Of George Dixon,
unless he has given IL back, as forfeit To
bind "A match between them To fight at
1873 mounds at the ringsidc This occurred
in a sporting house after tho fight. Dixon
was feeling pretty merry, ana saiu ,nat
stated. Each posted 500 nut the next day
Tom q Rourke gave Dixon severe lee
turc and called the thing of. Dawes next
onDonent of note will undoubtedly be
sammy Kelly. but that Is some way OF.
spike" has soft job OF ~ rounds with
Tommy Butter at Troy. y. y, May I'D,
and n hard ono with Jack Downey at the
Broadway A. C., May Ia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
Yesterdays BALL GAMES.
National League.

National League.
At Boston-Philadelph Boston post
poned; wet grounds.
At Chicago-Chicago-S Louis game
postponed; rain.
At Brooklyn
Brooklyn0 0 o o % o O o.
Ialto. 20 0 0 2 / 0 O-3
Batteries-Payne and GRIM Corb
and Robinson.
At Cleveland
Cleveland ....2 I 0 0 % 201 g
Cincinnati 80 0 0 o 0 3 O-2
Batteries-Young and thinner; Brett
enstein and Peitz.
At Pitsburg-
Pittsburg ...0 5 2 90 %
Louisville ...0 0 0 0 3 o.
Batteries--Kileen and Sugden; Fra
Fer and Wilson.
At Washington
Washington .................0 o o 90
New York .........."......l z 1-3
Batteries-Mercer, Norton and Swan:
Seymour and WarneT Game forfeited
10 New York. Washington refusing to
play the last half of the fourth inning.
New England League.
At Newport
Newport ............2 1 o Is
Fall River ..........0 0 0 1 1-2
Batteries-Dowd and Cushman, Moy-
nahan and Rupert.
AT Taunton
Erockton .......5 1-15
Taunton ........0 o. 8
Batteries-Stevens. McKenna and
Shea; Calaghan and Stanhope.
At New Bedford
New Bedford 21 0 o 2 8 1-15
Pawtucket =. % 0 o 0 o 0 0 81 3
Batteries-Flanagan and Murphy;
Homer and Buciow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
Railroad Companies ExOnerated.

Salem, Mass, May 4-.Iudge Stone of
Lawrence yesterday announced his decision
upon the inquest over the remains Of Will
liam A. Shaw, Of Lawrence who was
killed by train on the Manchester and
Lawrence road, few weeks ago. He
found that no blame was attached To the
company. In the case Of Mary Coleman
seven years old, killed on the Boston and
Maine road, he found that she was riding
on the cowcatcher In jumping off she was
struck by the engine and killed. No
blame him attached TO the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04

Earned runs-PrOvidence 2, BuifaIo q
Two.base hit-Sullivan. Sacrifice hits-field
2, Clymer. Sullivan. Three. base hit-R
Grey. Home run-Bassett. Stolen bases
Weigand Smith. Double plays-Cooney TO
Weigand; Wise TO Sullivan 20 Field 2. First
base on balls-By Rudderham, Sullivan by
Gray, Weigand. First base on errors
Buffalo |. struck out-By Rudderham Gil
boy, Smith, q. Gray by Gray, Dixon. Rud-
derham. Hit by pitched hall-By Gray,
Weigand. Umpire-Keefe. Time--ih. 40m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
Instant Relief and sure Cure

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04

when the spring time comes gentle An.
ME- like oil other sensible persons will
cleanse the liver aud rcnovate the system
with DeWitt's Little Early Riscrs. famous
little pills for the liver and stomach all the
year round.
Joseph s. Iohnson's Pharmacy. Sao West.
minister street; Mc'zgcr's Pharmacy, 20
north Main street, Alfred's Pharmacy, sli
Edds stree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
The Councilman Resigned.

Councilman Frank y. Cook, proprietor
Of tho Grnnite CITY hOtol M Westerly
which was raidcd early sunday morning
and from which 500 worth of liquor was
taken, resigned az the monthly meeting
of the town council Yesterday. 10 l.
rumorcd that other raids will follow those
made yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04

iiy when he died II Is therefore fitting
that bascbal's tribute 20 the memory OF
the father of the game should be placed In
that city.
In Chicago they love TO Josh" the
grand old man Of the living game The
cranks 90 90 the grounds 10 have fun with
him and make ell kind Of facetious com.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
The Ponies Won.

The only other Eastern League game
held yesterday was between Springfield
and Toronto at Spring field. The ponies
won by "a score of Ii TO s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
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"A Trip 20 Chinatown" one of Hoyts
most popular farce comedies is the attrac-
tion at Keth's Opera House the present
week. A remarkably large audience greeted
the favorite piece, Laura BiGgar ana Burt
Havorly, and showed its pleasure at the
many bright bits there are in the potpourri.
The cast is full OF good fun makers. and there
are besides the principals named some very
good singers, and every one is bright ami
cheerful as is possible, al things considered.
The piece IS too familiar 20 need comment,
and those who have never seen the piece have
missed more than their share Of fun and
laughter In the amusement line. The songs
that were first introduced by this piece are
some Of them given once more and quite
number Of good new ones that are well sung.
AS Daisy Guyer, the widow, Miss Riggar
has, OF course tho greater part Of tho not
very burdensome plot 10 sustain, and, Of
course, the interest more often centers IN
her actions and those Of Mr.. Hnverly. tho
very lively sick man, Welland Strong than IN
any Of the other characters. Miss Biggar
sings a number of good songs and of course,
completely fills the character OF the widow,
as the playwright chose to make 1t for this
occasion Mr. Haverly is as clever as ever
and makes the most OF the many opportuni.
ties he has as the piece is produced 10 per
petuate eccentric actions that seldom IL ever
fail TO call forth loud bursts Of laughter and
win constant applause. The clever trio,
Miss Biggar, Mr.. Karl and Mr.. Thomas ex-
ocute very harpily the burlesque on Italian
opera, and one Of tho most approved things
in the evenings performance last night was
Miss Bigaar and Mr.. haverly's Reuben and
Cynthia"
Among the best of the specaties was the
whistling solo Of Mr.. Brawn and the dancing
of Miss Sutherland. tho latter also making an
excellent lady's maid. Mr.. Karl's song, The
Bells of Life" was received with ma rked ia.
vor, and so was Miss Lilfords Beau Brum.
mel"
Mr.. Brawn, besides his good whistlng,
makes an excellent old man servant, and
Mr.. Elton as tho wealthy old bachelor docs
some of the best and most careful work in
the whole performance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
L0throp's Opera House.

Lovers Of stirring melodrama will find
something TO interest them in Lothrops
Opera House this week. The play is en-
titled Eagles Nest" and It is played
by one OF the best companies that has
been seen In this theater this season. The
story of the play tells of life In the far
west and represents the fate that bcfell
lovers in the mining camps of the Sierra
mountains. A daughter sacrifices her
self TO save her father from prison and
the power of villain, but she escapes
the clutches of the rascal after passing
through heart breaking scenes and is
united TO her lover. The play abounds in
stirring climaxes and situations and IL
affords the principals great scope for
emotional acting. The least that can be
said il that good deal Is made of the
opportunity. In certain respects tho
playing is of a high order Of merit
Mr.. Wells, who Is the leading man OF
the Garrick Dramatic Company which
made so good an impression yesterday
afternoon and evening, Is "a young man
with apparent dramatic talent and in
stinct and he employed his power in an
earnest painstaking and ilorid perform
aDce of the lowly lover beloved by girl
of refinement and wealth. His impetu-
osity was sincere and his abandonment TO
the various situations gained the hearty
sympathy OF the large audiences
Miss Lewis gave "a remarkably good
performance Of Rose IL was emotional
acting Of high order of merit nnd as
good an impcrsonation as has been seen
In this house for n long time. The young
and attractive actress has an excellent
voice, which she uses with skill and good
Judgment She Is an excellent reader rs
we'll as Intelligent player and her part of
the play was especially enjoyable.
Tho other characters were I'm competent
hands and tho cast was satisfactory
throughout Eagles Nest" was well put
upon the stage and il appeared To just suit
the people who saw IT, There will be n
change of bill Wednesday, when the
Garrick Company will present the play
entitled "A Ring of Iron. "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04

Great enthusiasm Is manifested by
many persons whose hair has boon re-
stored % its natural color ly using Hall :
HAIR kcnewer, preparation Of unsur-
passed merit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-04
Providence Opera House.

l.NSlt INlt Ail~N AlfltH AllktltH
hittie Nlnns. ns.........,......Mls Lean Angeles
fairey storey. y................. Miss Amy Muller
Hattie. ie.,.........,.,.......,.M MISS Marie Mlllard
"A Stranger in New York" Hoyt's latest
farce, extravagantly illustrating the possible
adventures of visitor in the metropolis, was
presented IN this city for the first time at the
Providence Opera House before large and
immensely amused audience last evening. As
a laugh producer it made n hit. As an en-
tertainment II was bowling success. As a
play IL was Of little consequence.
Nearly every one knows what the French
iall is in New York, and nearly every one
those who bave been there and those who
haven't-are ready TO believe that anything
might happen at this annual revel OF all sorts
Of people who under its license believe that
they can do as they please for few hours.
Hoyt has made this popular idea OF the French
ball the basis OF his farce.
The famous playwright assemblies clever
people and in their introduction TO each
other Identities become mixed. A stranger
finds letter OF introduction and he is wei
coined as the individual mentioned in the let
ter. The other fellow also turns up, but he
IS obliged under the circumstances 20 be
known as somebody else The fun OF lthe
farce consists In this mix up and the ability
of the company TO sing, dance and do various
ether entertaining things.
Mr.. Hcyt has nothing new 10 offer in this
his latest production Most OF his talk has
been heard ON street corners and in resorts
frequented by fly people 1t is smart and
breezy. and in certain way clever and en-
tertaining The Hoyt surprise situation is
not lacking and the writers appreciation OF
tho ridieuloug ~ a. keen a. ever
The main strength of the entertainment
consists of the ability of the company. Mr..
conor is funny without apparent effort.
Every movement he makes has something
amusing in II, and his impersonation of the
stranger is as slick grease. He sings comic
songs and presides at the ball as though he
owned it. In fact, his playing is so spontane-
Gus and hearty that the player is frequently
forgotten.
All the parts are played excellently and the
company is hrst-cass in every particular
The singing is excellent, especially the bur
lesque on grand opera. The dancing is as
good as the best and the specialtes are un.
surpassed. Mr.. Gilford's limitations were
remarkable Miss Millard was substituted
for Marie Jensen and she die remarkably
well. The singing strength of the company
did not suffer from the change. as Miss Mil
lard has sweet and musical voice. Her lit
tie bitches in the dialogue were of no conse-
quence.
"A Stranger in New York" was hand.
somely put upon the stage, and IL was roll
licking entertainment from beginning to
end. The first act was especially amusing
II will remain at this tbeater all the week, in
cluding the regular matinees