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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19
Aliens Star Theatre.

Gettysburg" with it's wealth OF
scenic equipment and its excellent com
pany. Will be given at Aliens Star the
atre during the coming week. The play,
as its name would indicate, deals with
the struggle for supremacy between the
north and the south, and is replete with
brisk dramatic action and thrilling
climaXes. The author and star. Frank
Campbell, has given lovers of the
drama one of the strongest plays ever
staged in Gettysburg" and has
caused il to be interpreted by a strong
company and mounted I'm a superb
manner. Some Of the special scenes.
including the Pryor gun factory, the
battlefield at Gettysburg after Pickett S
charge. and the famous old city prison
at Richmond, are indeed marvels of
stage craft and never fail to be heart
lily received by the audiences. "Gettys-
burg is the fit successor TO Held by
the Enemy" and Shenandoah" and
will live longer than either one of them
If the enthusiasm OF audiences may be
used as a criterion by which to judge.
Daily matinees will be given as usual
with a grand gala Thanksgiving ma
tinee for ladies and children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19
0Iymplc Theatre.

The prospect of an enjoyable enter
tainment, tuned TO the euphonious har'
mony of our master musicians. Is an
occasion so rare as TO prove incapable
OF being ignored-when opportunity OF
fers. John w Ishams famous Octo.
rooms, the next attraction at the Olym-
pic Theatre, stands solely upon its mer-
ats. unique i'm the annals OF amusementr
and without an equal In all the broad
sphere of theatricaldom. This season
Manager Spitz announces the re-
nowned cxpOnents OF music ana sOng
i'm "a program Of rare excellence, com
prising an original musical farce, en-
titled "A TenderlOin Coon In sue.
cession Of scenes and Incidents OF New
York dark land. interspersed with up
to-date specialties. lyrics and ballads.
"a multitude OF voices, and bright scin-
tilating scenes and costumes, rarely,
~ ever. witnessed out OF grand opera.
MIR Isham has spent vast sum Of
money to bring this attraction far
above that of previous seasons. which
was no easy task, and the present per-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

formance speaks for itself and vouches
for the honesty Of Mr.. Isham's pur-
pose in catering to a large and discrim-
mating public. The Octoroons company
has been magnifcently mounted and
staged. and the scenery and costumes
are all new and elaborate. The COM
pany is stronger and larger than ever
before. numbering now so performers,
all fold, and it is said by those who
have witnessed the performance, TO be
one of the finest of the kind ever put
together.
Lovers OF rag time" should not fail
TO witness this performance, for this
reigning fad is brought out in all itil
charming features. and a number of
new melodies will be presented during
the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

of wife who endeavors to win back
the affections of her estranged hus-
band, and whose merciless treatment
Of a former lover in her efforts to
arouse her husbands jealousy is said
TO be amusing in the extreme. Mr.
Coote essays the role OF the victimiZed
lover. while Miss Kingsley has tho
pseudo-tragic part OF the virago An
gelica.
Max Cincinnati, the juggler, is a Eu-
ropean Importation, secured recently
by Mr.. Keiths London agent: and i'm
New York he has been pronounced tho
most finished and thoroughly interest
ing artist in his line yet seen in that
city. He uses an umbrella. a silk hat
and a lighted cigar as his principal
properties" and the deXterity with
which he manipulates these is said tu
be simply astonishing and wonderful.
Fake and Semon need no introduc-
tion as among the very best exponents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

dian; Percy Honri, European concert
mist; the Valdares. cycle experts Wei
by. Pearl. Keyes and Nellls, clog
dancers; Nondescript Trio, black-face
acrobatic comedians; Cook and Clin-
ton. female rifle experts: Kleist Bros,
musical novelty; Hill and Whitaker,
banjoists and vocalists Mason and
Forbes eccentric comedians; Mardo,
clown juggler: Lew Hawkins, black
face monologue: Tom Hefron, mono
pede Lydia Dreams, European female
ventriloquist; Lavender Richardson, in
feats of memory Willard Simms. sing
ing comedian: Gus Williams, German
comedian; Eldora and Norine. .jugglers;
Morriscy and Rich. comedy sketch;
Billy Carter. banjoist: Marguerite Syl-
via. vocalist. and Charles BOwser and
dramatic company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19
Westminster Theatre.

The High Rollers will be the attrac-
tion at the Westminster Theatre dur
ing the coming week. The High Rollers
are claimed to be far and away the
funniest burlesque show which has
ever performed in this city. or course
there is no plot no sense no cohesion,
no attempt at any story; just a quiet,
wonderful performance; fun, music,
Wild strange. fascinating. irresistible.
Not a dull moment is allowed to crop
in during the two-and-a- half hours
that The Righ Rollers hold the stage.
IL is a revel of undiminishing enjoy
ment; arresting and keeping the de-
lighted attention and amusement OF an
audience with it's incessive terseness of
characteristics and humor, like new
hopes and new dreams. new achieve
ments from a new and strange world.
An essential feature is the personal
ity of The High Rollers. i'm the Amer
icanism of the type and style of beauty
OF it's girls. They are the women of
America-sweet, slender and stately.
with small feet tiny hands and beau
tifully shaped figures. These are the
characteristics Of the female artists
you see with The High Rollers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

here. theiv work being OF the most fin
ished and artistic character; and they
are sure OF a very cordial reception.
Another strong comedy feature should
be the act OF the Review Comedy Four.
which IL said TO be quite as funny as IL
Is out OF the line of the conventional
comedy turn" The lovers OF instru-
mental music are offered the Raymond
Musical Trio as "a special feature. an
act which the versatility of the perfor-
mers and the variety and class OF their
selections are said 10 render exceed
ingly enjoyable.
As usual. a special attraction is Of
fered for the entertainment of the chill
dren; and in this case IL is one that is
said to be quite as attractive for older
heads as for the little ones. This Is
Mile. Chester and her wonderfully
trained ng-tableau dog, who Will be
seen I'm a series of living pictures, fol-
lowed by an exhibition OF canine INTEL
ligence and cleverness, that are certain
TO possess an interest attaching to no
similar act yet seen here.
Mcbride and Goodrich are TO be seen
in their terpsichorean comedy sketch;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

praise for their clever and unique per-
formance: md the Bchrwell trio, in
their performances with the flying rings
should add feature of distinct interest
and novelty To the program. Another
new act here will b. that Of the Girl
santos. who make pictures In sand so
rapidly and artistiCally that they have
proved one of the strongest cards on
the bill In New York and Boston. Ray
monologue Of character representations
and mimicry never fail to excite the
heartfelt laughter. end To please old
and young alike. John and Bertha
Gieeson are also we'll remembered as at
least the equal Of any dancers ever seen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

of musical comedy now before the pub
lie: and their latest act has everywhere
been greeted with the most demonstra-
tive evidence OF delight and satisfac-
ton. They should prove one of the
strongest features OF the entertainment,
Conway and Leland, the mono
pedes" will be seen In exhibitions OF
bicycle trick riding which are especially
remarkable because the performers, az
their program title indicates. have each
lost a leg: and this novel act ought to
be fun of interest.
Mazuz and Mazett are acrobatic
comedians, who have won the highest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

pile it up is taken into consideration.
Miss Adams acting as Lady Baobie
is delightfully."- artistic. and II was
painted in excellent language by the
Boston Globe. which declared that her
"art is of so rare and dainty nature
that It must find a new classification
in the drama" Miss Adams Is al
mirably supported. She is surrounded
by a number of actors, carefully Sc
lected from the best English speaking
material the stage afforded, ana re-
flecting high credit on the managerial
skill and enterprise of Mr.. Charles
Frohman. The cast comprises Messrs.
Robert Edeson, William II. Thompson,
Eugene Jepson. seorge Fawcett, Geo.
Irving. Frederick Spencer, Wallace
Jackson, r. Peyton Carter, Norman
Campbell. Lloyd Carleton, Thomas
Valentine. Margaret Gordon, Kate Ten
Eyck, Sara Converse, Jessie Mackaye
and a large corps OF auxiliaries. Par
ties from all over Rhode Island have
been organized TO see Miss Adams.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19
Eeiis's New Theatre.

The program at Keith's New Theatre
for the coming week is one that con-
tains names we'll known owell-inform-
cd theatregoers and which viii readily
be recognized as one 81 infinite variety
and of the same high class as its pre-
decessors. In every branch Of art
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known To the vaudeville stage there is
star" act, so that IL is difficult TO
single out any one as actually heading
the bill, though probably most persons
would select Bert Coote and Julia
Kingsley because they are 80 wei
known and so greatly liked.
These two artists will be seen in
one-act comedy, entitled Supper fol-
Two" which reveals the laughable com
plications brought about by the efforts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

and to the standard of the popular
taste.
on Thanksgiving day the theatre
will be opened at $3.50 a. m, from
which hour the performance will con-
tinue%vithout any interruption what
ever until 1890 p. m. IL would be hard
To conceive of better appetizer for
dinner or a more admirable after-din
ner diversion than will thus be afford
ed: and. of course, as on all other
days, patrons may go in when they
like and remain as long as they please.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

'The Sign of the Cross that thrill
ing and impressive story OF the strug-
giles of the early Christians in the days
of Nero. will return 20 the Providence
opera house Monday November 2S. for
a week. This is the first essentially
religious drama that has been a pop
ular and financial success. IL has drawn
TO the theatre thousands of non-the-
atregoers. has received the unanimous
Endorsement of priests and clergymen
and has been written of at length In
papers that do not as rule devote
space TO the doings of the playhouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

Charles a. Chopin, OF Niles. Mich,
one Of the richest men In that state.
bought land there years ago. and tried
to find copper. failing. he endeavorcd
for twenty years 10 sell the ground:
then. when he was sixty years old. dis
covered. just in time, that he owned
what were Go become the richest iron
mines I'm the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19
Providence 0pera House.

Sardous Diplomacy will be presented
at the Providence Opera House, Mon
day evening under the direction of the
board OF lady managers of st. Mary's
Orphanage, and as this production
will take the place of the annual char
ity ball, much interest is being mani
tested by the society folk OF this city.
The cast, with the exception of Mrs.
Howard Hoppin, Mr.. Richmond, Mr..
Cranston and Mr.. Merwin White, will
be the same as that which produced
this piece some time ago at the Pom
fret Dramatic Club, and will be made
up of the following ladies and gentle
men:
Henry Beauclerc INV. V. Chaplin
Capt. Beauclerc ........J. X. V. Galliat
Count Orloff Frank Cranston
Baron stein ............ .Lucien Sennett
Algie Fairfax !......C Charles Richmond
Markham ................M Merwin White
Marquise de Rio Zares.
minimum. Mrs. Chas. Thompson
Dora .................M Miss T.. Clark
Countess Zicka ........ Miss III. Gilliat
Lady Henry Fairfax Mrs. II. Jacob
Nevis Mrs. III. Hoppin
The story OF Diplomacy" is too well
known to local theatre-goers TO be told
here. Miss Rose Coghlan and Mr.. John
II. Sullivan who made the play famous
were present at the rehearsal last
Thursday and complimented the play
ers on the way they were handling the
various characters. There has been
desire on the part OF many people to
see this production and from present
indications St. Marys Orphanage will
derive a substantial benefit from "Di-
nj nci ~
Manager Wendelschaefer has kindly
given the use Of the opera house for
the occasion.
The dramatic sensatlon-and IL is a
mild term-of Providence will be the
engagement during the coming week OF
Charles Frohmans wonderfully clever
and altogether dainty star, Miss Maude
Adams, i'm j. NJ. Barries classic, The
Little Minister" dramatiZed by that
gentleman from his own book of the
same name. This engagement, which is
bound to become memorable, Will begin
at the Providence opera house Tuesday
evening next, and will continue until
Saturday night next including ma
tinee Wednesday, special matinee on
Thanksgiving Day Thursday and the
final matinee Saturday. Already the
sale of seats has been enormous, and
Manager Wendelschaefer expects that
the house will make an altogether new
record for financial receipts. Miss
Adams had the extraordinary run of 300
nights with this play in New York
divided between the Empire and Car
rick theatres: and now comes TO Provi-
dence after an eight weeks engagement
at the Hollis street theatre. the longest
played at that fashionable house in
years, and by all odds the most sue
cessful-whch is saying n great deal.
IT.. lsa.ay
enormous. while the audiences that
packed the house at every performance
were of the most brilliant quality. Dur
ing the final week an extra matinee,
given last Thursday, was deemed nee
essary. 1t was only announced Sunday
last but by Monday evening the seats
for that performance were entirely sold
out. This financial record is perhaps,
the surest test, especially when the
quality of the audiences that help to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

Coming attractions at Keith's include
James Horne and dramatic company;
Kate Davis, monologue; Hilda Thomas
and Frank Barry. musical comedy;
John l.. Camp. English singing come
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-19

There are many fascinating things in
Rice's new kale idoscopic burlesque,
"The French Maid" which comes to
the Providence opera house shortly. but
perhaps the most attractive feature vs.
the superior quality OF the many hu-
morous songs IL contains. They are
not only set TO good music. but the
words are exceptionally witty. Unlike
most of the lyrical effusions of the pres
ent day. they read well. Anna Held
will be seen i'm the title role.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK.
sURRY.

SCRRY.
Mrs Abbe Townsend will move to
Portland. this week.
Miss Fannie Hinckley of Bluehill.
was in town M business. Monday.
A valuable horse belonging to Henry
Wood died quite suddenly, last week.
DR.. and Mrs w. f. Emery went to
Bangor, last week, to attend the fair.
Captain w. s. Treworgy purchased a
| fine team of Mrs. Abbie Townsend re-
| Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Lord of Boston.
Were calling on friends in town, last
Sunday.
large school of small mackerel is in
the bay. which gladdens the heart of
every fisherman
All the schools in town begun. Mon
day, September 5, with tine same force
| of teachers as usual.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Moore of Sullivan
have been visiting his brother, Rev. F.
W. Moore on Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Scammons of
Franklin. are visiting Mrs. Scammons
mother. Mrs. H. c. Young, on Main
street.
Many members of the Y. p. S. c. E.
attended the Sea Side Local Union,
which was held in Buehill, last Friday
afternoon and evening.
During the pasA two weeks Mrs. NJ.
r.. Linniken and sons have been visit
ing relatives in Vinalhaven. Mr.. Linni-
ken accompanied them home, last Sun
day.
Rev. B. W. Whitney who has been
preaching in the Baptist church during
the last three months, returned to his
home in East Boston, Monday morn
ing. Although he was here but short
time. Nh. Whitney made many friends
who greatly regret his departure
ELLSWORTH.
Work on the new brick block which
is being built by Messrs. Foster OF
Waterviile, and Stratton of Ellsworth.
is rapidly progressing. The masons
are to commence laying the foundation
wall in a few days. As soon as pos
sible big crew will be put on and
things rushed at full speed. The con-
tractors hope to have the building up
and rooted in by November /.
BAR HARBOR.
The Eddy estate on Eden street in Bar
Harbor. owned by Portland syndicate,
has been sold to Paul Hunt. Work was
begun on the site. Tuesday morning. for
the erection of a fine summer cottage.
SOUTHWEST HARBOn.
The Island house at Southwest Harbor
has been sold by 8. X. Whiting of Ellis
worth. to a Boston man. The house will
be refitted and Improved. It will be
opened next season.
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y ". WILSON Of, lewiston. is also repre-
|sei.ttyi b,.,a r+s,, - Ftfissse t;oehins.
youthful genera don. they ar are g ve ery
pretty little things and every child thai
sees them il almost sure to want Papa y
T.. A. Drinkwater of Sabattus who re-
Gently bought the poultry yards Of j. n.
Eastman. an old exhibitor. Is at the
grounds for the first time. He Is starting
IN the business with a good stock Of good
birds and Is sure to ge. eneoura gemen.
by receiving prize money. He has pair
their fancy colors and little topknots.
generally elicit the expression: s'fhey'rt
too cunning for, anything"
The Blue Andalusians are handsome
birds. They are nearer a slate color than
a blue. and on account OF their peculiar
color are much admired.
The Fernside poultry yards Of East Po-
land. owned by Charles L. Puisifer are
well represented. Mr.. Pulsifer. although
young in years. Is an old exhibitor and
knows good bird when he sees it. He
that have "a very clean appearance. Their
plumage Is all that could be asked for.
| $. w. Cole OF Mechanic Falls. is ex-
hibiting some Of the best White Leghorns
| ever seen on the park Mr.. Cole Is a firm
admirer of the White Leghorn and has
picked up fancy pen from some OF the
| best yards in Massachusetts.
| Lucia Gowell of Lewiston. Is showing
~ pairs of birds. They are Black and
White Leghorns and Hamburgs, and are
considered to. be as good as any of their
4 species on exhibit
Thomas III. Barrett of Auburn, has a
pen of Brown Leghorn chicks that are re-
markably we'll developed. He is an old
exhibitor and makes a speciality of the
/ Leghorn, which he says will beat any
other kind of bird in laying qualities.
| Mr.. Ward has farm of 40 acres and
| devotes most of his time to his poultry
yards. He finds that 1t Is a paying bust
ness and is going to stay in it as long as
any OF them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-07
SOMERSET.
BLACKWELL.

Miss Irene Jewell of East Madison,
visited friends in town. Sunday.
Mrs. John Tinkham of Arson, spent
the day, Thursday, with her sister.
Mrs. Veasey.
Mrs. Annie Magoon of ,Skowhegan.
has been visiting relatives in town the
past few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Games of Madi-
son. passed Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Adams.
Miss Nettie Holway of Madison, was
the guest Of Miss Lottie Moore, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Green and little daugh-
ter of Skowhegan, visited her father,
p. ID. Gates, last week
Miss Edith NJ. Gray and Master
Ralph Emery of Fairfield, have re-
turned home after several days with
friends here.
RIPLEY.
While turning into a pasture to avoid
driving over the road where culvert was
being repaired near l.. Fl. Tibbetts' in
Ripley. VIII Piper was thrown from his
ioau anu HIS arm lTIctuTeu.f Is report
ed that he has brought action against the
town to recover damages
BINGHAM
During a shower a few weeks ago, Il
sheep owned by Joseph Adams, were
killed by lightning. The loss was not dis
covered till several days afterward, when
a neighbor found their bodies under a
spruce tree which had been shattered by
the bolt.
EMBDEN
The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs F.
ii. Dunbar of Emblem. was celebra ted
Saturday, ssags 4, aatttheir home. Fifty
years ago. Fred H., Dunbar and Augusta
f. Smell were. united in marriage, and
eight children. six boys and two girls
were born to them. of whom five were
present on this happy day: Bert and Sid
ney of Embden:l Charles of Madison;
Mahion of Auburn; and Mrs. Wlfred
Strickland Of canton. Mass. The absent
ones were Mrs. Henry Jackson of Baker
field. Cal; Henry of Choate, Mich; and
Edwin of Oshkosh. Wis.
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PENoBscoT.
ETNA.s

w. J. Written was in town, over
Sunday, with friends.
The fall schools began, this week.
Miss Viola Il. Sylvester is teacher IN
district No. l.
The Spiritualist campmeeting closed
Sunday, with a large attendance from
every part of the State. There was
half fare on all the railroads.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cookson have
gone to Aroostook by team to visit
friends. They will tent along the road
whenever night overtakes them.
oRONO.
Hartwell Antoine GO years of age. was
seriously injured at Adams & Cos. lower
dam at Orono. Thursday morning. While
to take up the flush boards,
he was struck by a stray log and losing
his footing. was washed over the dam to
the rocks below. and to add to his mis-
fortune, a log came over on top OF him,
pnning him helpless until released. In
ternal injuries are feared.
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WASHINGTON.
sTEUBEN.

William Pyne was found dead in the
road. Thursday. He had fallen from his
bicycle and it Is thought that the exer-
ton of driving the wheel in the heat
caused heart failure.
MILBRIDGE.
AS a scow-load of blueberries belonging
to the J. & L. Wyman Co. was being
taken on board the schooner st. Leon, re-
Gently, the scow careened dumping into
the stream 337 cases, which were after
wards picked up down the bay.
EAsTPoRT.
Very many people, especially children.
are i'll throughout the city with severe
form of summer cholera. caused, It IL
said from the extreme lowness Of the
lake from which the city draws it water
supply.
LUBEc.
According to the Lubec Herald, Prof.
George II. Hamlin. formerly Of the en-
cheering department, OF the University OF
Maine. states that the new steel bridge
at the canal is defective. and advises the
committee not to accept 1t In its present
condition. Consequently the F. NJ s. Co.
may not get the $500 from Lubec until
the bridge is put in proper shape.
. WESLEY
Two sheep belonging to Hillard Roberts
of Wesley. were found recently badly
gnawed and bitten. 1t is supposed to be
the work of a dog.
MARION
George Boynton of Machlas, and Brad
ford j. Estey of Whiting, have recently
bought tract of about 1000 acres Of tim
Der land in Marion. near the head Of
Rocky lake. which they hope to operate
on in the near future. says the Machias
Rcnuhlcstn