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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12

Isham's Octoroons are nj the olympic Thea
tire this week and they began thoir engage.
ment yesterday afternoon and evening by
presenting an exceptionally fine entertain
ment OF musical selections and vaudeville. 10
was popular performances judging by the
favor with which 10 was received At both OF
yesterdays exhibitions From any point OF
view 10 was interesting because 10 was some.
thing out Of the common course Of events at
this popular and iiberslly petronized amuse-
ment resort. IL offers variety In concerted
effort and individual speciality. The bill
begins with a sketch introducing the full
strength OF the company entitled Darltown
Outipg at Blackville Park. During its pro-
gress the several members OF the company
contribute something to the general amuse-
ment including singing. dancing and comedy
work. Following this Miss Madah Hyer, a
vocalist Of considerable ability sang operatic
selections. The Mallory Brothers assisted by
Miss Maize Brooks introduced their Trinity
chimes and other selections ON various musi-
cal Instruments Their efforts were appre-
ciated and rewarded Miss Kittis Carter gave
a hne exhibition OF buck dancing and made
herself solid with the gallery. The Octoroon
Quartet sang patriotic selection about the
Maine aud aroused considerable enthusiasm.
Miss Belle Davis made hit in her rendering
OF coon songs and she had TO keep singing,
The cake walk exhibition by the several dark
skinned contestants was also an agreeable
feature Of the Till. The cake was awarded 10
the midget couple by popular approval. The
vaudeville part was concluded by Coley and
Mamie Grant in coon specialties OF singing and
dancing. The whole terminated with some
good ensemble singing OF popular selections
from famous operas by the whole company.
Nine Flower, called the bronze Melba, sang
solos and with the assistance of Thomas Car
Ter rendered couple Of duets IN an agreeable
and much appreciated manner. The operatic
numbers were sung tunefully and the whole
performances was up to the recognized stand
ard OF the theatre. The same bill will be pre-
sented every afternoon and evening this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
Westminster Theatre.

Robes Bohemian Burlesquers are at the
Westminster Theatre this week with clean,
bright and crisp program, everything being
new and up-to- date. The program opens with
a m usical sketch entitled On Board Bohe...ia,
in which W. II. Smith late of .hs Big, 4 takes
the part of the commodore and is assisted by
all Of the company, who made no end OF fun.
Incidental to the skit dozen or more new
songs are given. and all in very pleasing
manner. -
The Martiere Sisters, Laura and Emma, duet
lists and dancers open the olio and are fol-
lowed by Joseph Field and Mark Woliey, Ger
man comedians. who win hearty encore
These are followed by Flo Jansen, a clever
singer, who is assisted by Master Jansen who
occupies seat in the gallery, and as he is
possessed of sweet voice is obliged to sing a
number of songs The next on the bill is Billy
B. Van and Miss Vevi Nobriga, very clever
team. What Mr.. Van has to say on the Spain
situation Is extremely lsughaole. They are
also assisted by four lively colored boys who
can sing and dance to beat the band.
The last in the olio is Joseph Natus, late OF
Primrose and Vests Minstrels, in descriptive
songs and he finds no Il ouble In pleasing the
audiences. The Hobo Prince, a bul lesque,
follows and In this the entire company takes
part and all do their share in entertaining,
ana the whole terminates with the company
singing The Star spangled B,nner. per-
formance will be given every afternoon and
evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
TELEPHONE BILL.

Boston. April 12.-After passing last
week the bill placing the telephone COM
panies In the state in charge Of the gas
and electric light commissioners. the
house yesterday reversed its decision
and rejected the bill on the question OF
engrossment. The vote last week on the
question of ordering the bill to third
reading was 10 TO 61, with 80 pairs. while
yesterday 1t stood Il to 81. with "a pairs.
Unless a reconsideration is ordered the
bill is practically killed for this session.
The committee on taxation has voted
in favor OF granting the petition OF the
president and trustees OF Williams coll
lege for the exemption from taxation Of
the houses OF professors when they are
occupied by professors in connection
with the administration OF the college
Mr.. Dean OF Wakefield dlssents. The
committee VIII present report in favor
OF further Investigation of the taxation
OF college property.
Mr.. Bennett presented two orders OF a
somewhat sensational character in the
house. both OF which were laid over.
They are aimed at the Massachusetts,
highway commissioners. and ask for i'm.
formation about promises alleged to
have been made by the beard in order
TO influence legislation.
The bill allowing the granting OF half
holidays TO city employees. i.sSfie discre-
ton OF the city council. was ordered to
a third reading without debate.
An adverse report on a bill authorlz-
Ing railroad corporations 20 construct
and operate branches OF their roads In
public ways was taken from the table
and accepted.
The bill providing for the exclusion OF
persons from the courtroom when the
matter under consideration is objection
able was debated briefly and ordered to
third reading. lstos.
The b.il TO enable cities and towns 10
tnanufacture and distribute gas and
electricity for municipal purposes. which
was reported upon adversely and placed
on the table. was taken theres.om and
accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12

all.easy enough provided you knew. how
it was done. Not ths least interesting
thing about the show is the insinuating
confiteuce Of the performer lie tells how
others deceive and gets an idea into the
sudieEcs that he is to be perfectly honest
md above board. Then he nstonishes
the spectators with an apparently marvel
Gus trick. Mr.. Keilar Uegan his exhibit
tion BY few moments of old fashioned
sleight-of hand. The tricks were perform
I'd with remarkable dexterity, especially
those illustrating tie sickness OF his
pslming. The ghost dance and the mys-
teries cf the cabinet we're all shown In
Mr.. Kellar's matcnless way. The van.
ishins lady and the spiriiuaiistic mani.
festations were presented in bewllder-
ing manner and the mysteries OF the blue
room sent the audience home wondering.
The magicisn was assisted by his wifs,
who gave tire familiar tsst Of the
knights moves on the chess board, and
the reading OF dates and figures while
hliudfolded in the front Of the stage
Ste also distributed the roses which kel-
lar made on rose bushes out cf empty
pots, right bsfore the ewes OF tn cse in the
front rows. Mr.. keilar said that his
dark work might be called mind reaain',
the work OF the imp of darkness or plain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
Miss Lyons Entertainment.

Miss Esther Lyons, who was the fiji st woman
To cross the Chilkoot Pass, will give her illus
trated entertairment in Iniantry Hall this
evening. tf this entertainment the Chicago
Inter. ocean recently said: The Columbia
Theatre was crowded ot the doors last night
by Inanv men and women in search of au-
tbentic information concerning the gold fields
Of tie Klondike region The attraction whi, h
drew them there was the performance of Miss
Esther Lyons, the first white woman to cross
over the Chilkoot Pass and TO make the long
and periious journey down the mighty Yukon
TO it's mouth. Her performance was illus
trated by l47 Photographic stereopticon views
most OF them were beautiful in the extreme.
Pictures OF foaniing rapids and wonderful
waterwo canyons told eloquently of other
dangers aside frorr those of famine ana cold
which threaten the traveller. The lady was
heartily applauded at frequent intervals, and
the immense audience left sat tisfed that the
evening lad been pronnble one and that an
actual knowledgs Of the Klondike country had
been gained
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
ENDED IN A DRAW.

Lynn. Mass, April l2-The bout at the
North Shore Athletic club last night
drew large crowd and proved interest
ing. especially that between Tim Kearns
of Boston and Andy Watson. the col
ored man from Philadelphia. The men
fought IL hard rounds. and the bout
ended in draw. Watson started in
with a rush and had the better of IL
for two rounds. forcing the fighting and
getting in on Kearns' jaw. Kearns,
however, rallied gamely and held his
man well, putting in body blows, so
that by the sixth he was having clearly
the better OF IL. After that 1t was nip
and tuck between the two. Watson was
very swift and forced matters contin-
ually, but could not get near enough to
kearns to do any damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
Mr.. Haworlh's Repertoire.

According to the present plans the arrange
ment of the repertoire for the next week at
the Providence Opera House. where Mr..
Joseph Haworth plays special engagement
here, celebrating shakespeare's birthday
week, will be as follows: Monday, Thursday
and Saturday nights, Macbeth; Tuesday and
Friday nights, Hamlet; and Wednesday night
and Saturday matinee. Romeo and Juliet.
Mr.. Haworth should be seen at his best in
these roles, while equally fine opportunity is
afforded for his leading woman Miss Bertha
Galland. who, it is expected, will create
something Of a sensation here. The seat sale
opens next Friday morning.
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PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

kellar. the popular magician, consid-
cred to be one of the clsverest performers
In magic and sleght of hand. entertained
. large audience In delightful way in
the Providencs Opera House last eyea-
ing. DE had a couple Of new tricks ana
they were interesting. This was especially
true Of the responsive dial, or, as Mr..
kellar calls It. the Hindoo clock. IL was
suspended In the centre Gf the stage while
the performer stood In the psrqustte and
the arrow on the dial moved In quick re-
sponse to Ills motions. Through its
the year and miscellaneous questions
were answered veadiy. Mr. Kellar also
took a pack Of cards and tore them in
half and then IN quarters with apparent
ease. A strong man may sse how easy
that trick Is by trying TO tear 90 cards oil
together. AS the magician said, 1t WIS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12

season greeted Miss Irwin and the anus
ing farce conceit
The farcs offers many opportunities
for amusing incidents and Is OF that
swift m -viog. gabbv nature that almost
all or John j. McNally's pieces are. ana
Miss Irwin shines brightly in the re-
quirements OF the heroine. Any COM
plaint as to the too fr quent appearance
of gags 10 Immediately set aside, wien
one considers how naturally Miss Irwin
gives them. Her singing OF negro ropu-
lar songs of the day was In her usual
attractive manner and how thoroughly
the audience was pleased bv them was
evidenced by the persistence with which
encores were demanded. TIE character
of the rich widow with lots OF mpli-
Gated matt3fs to strsighten out was st all
times interesting as portrayed by Miss
Irwin.
There were a number of new songs last
evening and in the company are some
good vocalists. The twa best are Miss
Waers, VINO. rs Marcia, wto also has
matrimonial complications. furnishes an
EXCELLENT counterpart TO Miss Irwin, and
Mr.. Fisher. Both of these have very at
tractivs voices and last night sang we'll
Mr.. Kelly made an excellent Irish Maine
farmer, aDd his amusement making
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
NO DISTURBANCE.

New Bedford, Mass. April 12.--save
at the Bristol mill. where the windows
were broken at the opening OF the strike
IL weeks ago yesterday, there was no
disturbance at the mill gates when the
operatives came out from work last
evening. At the Bristol Superintendent
Law was followed to his street car by a
threatening crowd, but a Gordon of police
arrived in a patrol wagon before any
violence could be done.
In the nine mills which have been on
n strike. 1s45 operatives returned to
work In the morning and 1887 In the af-
ternoon. out Of total force OF ss25.
1t In believed that before the close OF
the week the backbone of the strike will
be broken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12

qualities were among the best appreciated
things Of the performance. Ada Lewis
Es the ignorant unattractive Maine farm
hand. aud hfterward as the bschel; r
maid was rs popuiar and ss psinstaking
as any of her host of friends could wish.
Her dancing was also excellont.
There are many attractive looking
young women in the cast and number of
opportunities for them TO appear at their
lest though, OF course, tue larger part Of
the interest Of tie pieos centres In the
talk and rctions OF Miss Irwin. The
Widow will be the attraction at this
theatre the resent week, and at the
customary matirees and there's many q
merry moment Co To enjoved by those
who Iatronizj the performi nee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
REFUSED TO
RESCIND.
Owners of Trotters
Wanted Rule Modified.
PICTURES ON LICENSES.
Board Of Review Insisted On Trying
the Regulation.
PICTURES ON LICENSES.
FAsIG A STRONG OPPONENT.

New York. April 12.-There was a
special meeting OF the board OF review
OF the Nationaz Trotting association in
this city last night to decide whether
meeting of the association should be
called for early in May In order TO re-
consider the rule recently enacted, pro-
viding for the licensing Of drivers. The
The debate was lively, the principal
spokesman opposed to the rule being w.
B. Fasig. He declared that II would
drive out the gentlemen who he claimed
were the mainstay OF the trotting game.
He sd that they often took part in
races, driving their own horses. but they
would seriously object to having their
pictures put on licenses. At the con-
clusion of the debate the following was
adopted: THE rules passed by the last
congress not having been tested, II is
not deemed wise by this board to call a
special meeting to reconsider them. We
believe those now In force should have
an honest. fair and impartial test this
season. after which. If II should appear
20 the satisfaction of the president that
the continued enforcement OF any one
of them would be hurtful to the trotting
interests of the country. he is authorized
to call a special congress TO take such
action as 1t may deem needful and
proper"
The following was also adopted: "Ow-
ing to an apparent misapprehension as
to the effect of the repeal of section
8. rule 43. the board of review hereby
declares that sections 1 and of rule 43
are in full force. and time made at any
distance less than full mile does under
said rule constitute a bar"
This action by the board puts a stop
to half mile heat races. In 1882 rule
permitting races for less than mile was
adopted for yearlings. Now time made
by trotter In less than mile decides
it's class. A trotter given a bar OF 2.15
for three-quarters must be entered in
the 2:1b class for races OF a full mile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
Maine Monument Fund.

Mr.. b. ". Keith anpaunces that no will send
from Boston Ia assist at the Maine monument
fund next Friday afternoon no less an attrac-
iion than Miss Johnstone Bennett. of "Jane'
fame. who will be assisted by Mr.. Geo. Leslie.
In their newest act American Types whic h
will be seen for tho first time In Providence.
Mr.. Keith is Displaying n manifest interest
IN this henefit In many ways, fact which
should bc apprecisted by the committee and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
WOMAN UNDER ARREST.

Worceser, Mass. April 12.-Mrs. NIcho-
las Hannigan Is under arrest I'm Fitch
burg. charged with manslaughter In
causing the death OF her husband Sun
day night. Itis alleged that Hannigan's
death resulted from blow from beer
mug.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
"THE WIDOW JoNEs"--KEnH's

humbug. His patrons could settle that
for themselves. 1t WAS charming hum
bug, and nearly everv one likes that sort
of thug. The magician will remain In
this city this evening and will close his
brief engagement tomorrow afternoon
md evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
Big lea Purchase.

The Fraser Bros. Company a-tioipating nm
advance tes bought over 200l packages ~
forrn~ss Teas last ntnih. They report sales
20 Leading ioi lers IN foston end New Work
The rPs week OF seversl lines % y urreinai
ir,ht 1bsy caught the market right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-12
Kerth's Opera Hous..

"The Widow Jones" Miss Flo Irwin,
and lively and attractive company, are
the attractions at Keith's Opera House
the present week. The engag snsnt had
q most auspicious opening last evening
for one OF the largest audiences OF this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-25
SHAM BATTLE GOES ON.
Col. Fred Grants War Problem En-
tertains Camp Thomas.

Chickamauga Park, June 25-The
event of today at Camp Thomas, prac-
ticalIy the event of the week, was the
second demonstration of Gen. Fred
Grants now noted battle problem. As
early as o'clock the regiments com
posing the third division of the first
corps, General Grants command, were
astir and by $50, all the men had had
their breakfast and were in line.
The first column composed of the
First Vermont, Eighth New York, and
the Third Tennessee, under the com
mand of Col. o. d. Clark, after consld-
,erab BILE maneuVering secured possession
of the observation tower at the north
eastern corner of the park and pre-
pared to hold it. The second column
composed of the Fourteenth New York,
Second Nebraska and First Missouri,
communicated by Col. ChaS. j. Hills,
arrived a short time after and began
a vigorous attack. The attack was
superb one the most skillful tactics be-
ing employed. The first column, in pos
session of the tower, held its position
we'll however, and the attacking col
umn failed to dislodge it. The firing
was continuous and the battle had very
much the appearance of the real thing.
Cen Grant expressed himself as we'll
pleased with the work done. Thousands
of soldiers and civilians watched the
contest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-25
EMERGENCY coMMANDERs.
War Department Sends Warrants and
Sl1nnlies to Camp Thomas.


Chickamauga Park, June 25.-The
war department at Washington is now
sending here a large supply of officers
warrants.
These documents are sent direct to
regiments and are to be made out as
officers The warrants are in the shape
of a regular commission and give nom
commissioned officers the authority to
command in event their superior Off
GERS are killed or disabled, while in bat
tie.
The colonel of each regiment determ-
dnes the rank of each non commissioned
officer according to length of service.
There are a number of non-comnis
stoned officers in each regiment. The
date of their appointment is taken into
consideration. For instance if an Of
ficer was appointed January 1 and an
other on January 2, the first appointed
would take rank and command in
event of an emergency. Major Nye.
comm Isl ~ of ubsis On re CT t. e Chat
tanooga depot received IA cars of pro-
visions today from Chicago. In this
train there were ten cars of canned
corn beef, two cars OF canned salmon,
one car of rice and car of beans.
The canned goods constitute what is
known as travelling rations," of the
kind that will be used extensively by
Major Nye is receiving this variety of
rations in large quantities a present.
Yesterday Major Nye shipped 10 cars
of provisions to Chickamauga Park
and more will be sent to the camp on
Tuesday next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-25

conference devoted to 1.-The Industrial
Problem as it Affects Women and Chill
dren' with Miss Claire De Graffenreid
of Washington, D. c., in the chair The
chief speaker was Mrs Sidney Webb of
London, England, who discussed How
to do Away With the Sweating Sys-
tenn" Mrs. Corinne Brown of Chicago
added her views and Mrs. Mary Ken
ny O'Sullivan spoke of THE Union for
Industrial Progress Mrs. A. P. Ste
VenS of Chicago presented statistics on
labor legislation for women and children
in the United States, the program con-
Guiding with a talk on "SiIk Culture"
go.
The evening session devoted to art
and Utility" in charge of Mrs. Alice
Ives Breed of Boston. was a special
treat Mrs. Candace Wheeler of New
York spoke along these lines followed
by Art and the Municipality by Mrs.
Sidney Webb. who is a member of the
county council in London, England The
climax was a stereoptican lecture on
Art for Women's Clubs by Miss Anna
Caulfeld of Grand Rapids, Mich, the
talented young woman who has made
such splendid impression on the con-
Vention.
In the interins of conferences, recep-
tions and free trolley rides entertained
the visitors.
The state presidents held a meeting
last night and agreed upon the ques-
lions of taxation and representation of
state FederatiOns. The agreement was
that taxation of state Federations for
the benefit of the general Federation
club The representation for each
state Federation of 125 clubs or less is
to be five delegates and one delegate for
each additional twenty-five clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-25
MRS. LOWE CHOSEN.
Nominating Committee Names Her
for President of Women's
Federation

Denver, Col, June 25.-Today is
Colorado day" for the visiting club
women This morning the celebration
began by a complimentary trip around
the Loop on the Gulf railroad, seven
coaches being filled with pleasure seek
ers including the most prominent wo-
men Of the convention. Luncheon was
served at Georgetown by the club wo-
men in that vicinity.
The sudden turn in presidential af-
fairs is an all around surprise. The
nominee for the presidency, Mrs. w B.
Lowe of Atlanta, Ga, after her signed
declaration of the day before, was more
surprised than any one eleSe.
Mrs. Sarah S. Plat of Denver, ex-
pressed pleasure at being chosen as
vice president.
The nominating committee last night
agreed upon Mrs. Lowe for president,
and Mrs. Platt for vice president of the
General Federation of Womens clubs
One of the notable sessions of the
Federation was the conference of art
clubs under the direction of Mrs. Her
man Hall of Chicago. Following the
address of the chairman on THE New
Movements" were reports of four or
ganizatiOnS doing practical art work
by Mrs. Lucy E. Morris of Berlin, Wis,
Mrs. Charles Z. Conant of Wells. Mimi ,
Mrs. Walter Olds of Chicago. and Mrs.
Charles Leroy Moss of St. Louis
The illustrated lecture by Ralph
Clarkson of Chicago on How to Judge
Picture" was followed by five min
ute addresses on Art in the Schools
by Mrs. Clara Hatch Stevens of Jack
sonvilie. ILL.,, Mrs. r. b. Farson of Chi
cagO, Miss Cornelia E. Bedford of
Philadelphia, Miss Kate Stoddard of
Lincoln, Neb., Miss Jennie D. Mckee
of CovingtOn, KY. Another series of
talks on Art in the Clubs" had as
participants Miss Anna Caulfield of
Grand Rapids, Mich, Miss Inez A.
Blanchard of Portland, Me, Miss Sarah
A. Drew of Cambridge, Mass, DR..
Mary W. Gogswen of Cedar Rapids, Ia.
and Mrs Candace Wheeler of New
Work.
An address on Have We Distinctive
American Artists?,.' by Mrs. Emily Pal
mer Cope of New York and the presen-
tation of Monumental Art in the
West by Mrs. M c. Benjamin of Den
yer, concluded with a general discus
sion under the leadership of Miss Mary
A Temple of Knoxville, Tenn, Mrs. w.
J. Washburn of Los Angeles and Miss
Louie Van Leon Lynd of Syracuse, N.
Z.
At the same hour was held another