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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
GEN. WOOD rlAY BE
PUT in COMMAND.
Troubles in Cuba Likely to Bring
About a Change--Gen. GOmez's
Latest Decision.

Washington. May 1s.-The fact that
affairs in Cuba are not being conducted
satisfactorily and that the condition
there is quite a serious one. can no longer
be concealed at the war department.
There is discord chickering's continue
from day TO day. and the cubans have
shown their dissatisfaction In more
ways than one
Some blame Gomez, some blame those
who oppose Gomez, but there are others
who incline TO the belief that the re-
sponsibility rests with General Brooke.
The Cubans have declared that the
military government which he has given
them is worse than that which existed
under Spanish sovereignty. He is de-
nounced as a martinez, who represses
personal liberty, liberty of speech and
action. and who in no manner encourages
the best qualities OF the people which
the United States freed from Spanish
misrule.
Improvements which had been ordered,
or begun by other military commanders
OF the island. have been countermanded
or stopped by Brooke, greatly to the dis
satisfaction OF all concerned.
The complaint is quite general and
has grown TO such an exten. that dis
position exists at the war department to
take cognizance OF il. aud 1t has been
suggested that General Wood, who is in
closer proximity TO the people OF Cuba
would better be consulted In the ques-
tions which have arisen. Ii is even said
that already confidential letters on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16

Chauncey Olcott, with the assistance
Of company fully equal TO the require
ments, presented his new play "A Ro-
nance OF Athlone" at the Providence
Opera House last night That Mr.. OIL
colt can work up his audience TO a
high pitch OF enthusiasm was very evil
dent by the applause extended to his
work I'm certain scenes and by the cur
tain calls. His singing won. OF course.
as high, II not higher favor than ever
before, but the enthusiasm referred 60
was due 10 MIR. Olcott's acting aud the
work Of Mr.. Olcotts manager and play
wright Augustus Pitou. The play Is q
mild one and only once IL the patriotic
keynote touched but at the same time
considerable OF the stuff that is too
often passed off on not too discerning
public as Irish life is happily missing.
Ii is perhaps unfortunate that it's place
Is not taken by something more sub
stantial than handsome scenery, bui
IL is az any rate lucky 10 escape from
the sentimental nonsense that has
flooded too many pieces claiming To be
faithful records of life among whose
strong point has been the depth of
their affections not their unreliable and
promscuous display.
In this RECORD Mr.. Pitou and Mr.. Oh
colt are entitled 10 credit. and TO
thanks Possibly they are not To blame
II their work is not Of an enduring kind
or that they pass by a thousand incl
dents i'm the history OF a people that
might make a strong play. Mr.. Olcott
still of course remains the center OF at
traction He sings a number of new
songs, and one of the best Is MY wild
Irish Rose" The scenery is very pretty
and the picture presented at the close
of act three and the commencement of
act four was well worthy Of the gen.
erous applause extended AS before
stated. the company is a capable one.
though IL must be admitted the re-
quirements are not very arduous
Those who like Mr.. Olcott's work and
i'm this city there are many who will en-
JOY this piece for the reason that, az
the good younger brother he has ample
opportunity 20 display those character
istics that seem always natural TO him
even II their constant repetition may
be to some as unsatisfactory as would
be constant diet of ice cream. The au.
dience last night wanted TO hear one
song and applauded loud and long in
en- endeavor TO get Mr.. Olcott TO inter-
polate 1t into the play. The song is
Sweet Inniscarra, and Mr. Olcott
waited until the play was over before
he sang IT, coming before the curtain
to so do There really was no good rea-
son why he should not have sang IL
when the audience first asked IL. and
the song would really seem more appro-
pirate than one he sang earlier IN the
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
Westminster Theatre.

Fred Riders Moulin Rouge extrava-
ganza Is at the Westminster theatre
for the Week and as announced by the
manager, everything IL new but the
name The fun commences with a mu-
sical conception under the title OF -
Fountain of Pleasure" in which Misses
Nellie Allen. Clara Bel. the comedians
OF the company and q corps of pretty
girls takes part. The olio opens with
character songs and dances by Nellie
Franklyn. who makes quick changes
and H. n good singer and dancer. Harry
stewart tell Jew stories and sings songs
fairly well aud he II followed by bal
let ~ by Adel and Hilda Msccarl, two
OF the best dancers seen at the West
Minister this season Fred Worth and
Nellie Allen appear In sketch that IL
new. Then comes another dance by the
ladies' of the company followed by the
Two Fantas and their diminutive pig
Mike. Mir. and Miss Fantss are finished
acrobats but do their work in n coini-
cal fashion. They wind up with box
ing bout that has more vim than any
presented by any other team. They with
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moment while they are on the stage;
and the audience Is not marveling TO
see two one-legged men perform aston
ish!ng feats with apparently all the
ease and finish OF two-legged aero
bats. IL is laughing heartily at the alb
surdities and irrestibily funny con-
ceits with which their acrobatic work
is constantly accompanied.
Gus Williams returns with his phil
osOphically humorous reflections, his
amusing songs and his funny stories.
and winds up with an entirely new edi-
ton of megaphone dispatches. several
OF which have "A local flavor that evil
IDENTIFY was heartily appreciated; and
he carried OF his usual amount OF
laughter and applause.
William Rowe must he conceded 10 be
the most finished and artistic clog
dancer that Providence has seen. His
technique seems 10 be as near perfec-
tion as any dancer can possibly attain.
and there is a smoothness and polish.
grace and finish. i'm every movement
that perhaps may not have been ap-
preciated az their full worth but
which evoked liberal applause for his
efforts. Those who enjoy dancing OF
this kind those would see the finest
clog dancing OF the season, should not
miss seeing Rowe.
Frobel and Ruge do an exceedingly
interesting AID pleasing grotesque
aerial turn. the difficulty of which prob
ably was not realized by the audience
but which. nevertheless. found very
cordial recognition. They give their
really remarkable work humorous at
mosphere and at times startle the au-
dence into breathlessness by some os
Their more daring and sensational feats.
The Bernards are seen i'm "A German
comedy sketch. which serves to intro
duce a long string OF jokes. some Of
which are new here and many OF which
are bright and laughable. and a num-
Der of songs and dances and they were
received with marked favor.
Havens and Andrews display no lit
tie versatility i'm "A humorous and must
cal sketch. with dances. vocal solos
and duets and other pleasing features;
and they won their full share OF APP
plausa.
Waldo Whipple contributes an intro
ductory monologue. p Chinese natter
song and some good buck dancing as
his share OF the goods things provided
by the we'll diversified bill. Campbell
and Caulfield keep their auditors i'm an
almost constant state OF hilarity witt:
their Hibernian talking act. and the
Constantine sisters i'm songs and dances
complete the program. with the eXcep-
tion OF the biograph and the beautiful
ly colored stereopticon views. which
latter are really artistic and interest
ing, while several of the motion pic
lures of the biograph are very good.
notably the pole jumping by Columbia
college students and the same picture
reversed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
MILITIA ELECTIONS.
Officers Chosen by Battery A, Light
ARTILLERY, Last Night.
Machine Gun Battery and Company F, ID
Regt, Also Elected Officers.

Battery A, Light artillery, II. |. NJ,
held an election last evening at the ar
mory on Benefit street for the purpose
OF choosing first and second lieuten-
ant Capt. Arthur w. Sphinx Of the
brigade staff presided. For first lieu
tenant there were two nominations. j.
w. Mckay and Charles T.. Brown. j.
w. Mckay received so votes. G. J..
Brown 9. and Mr.. Mckay was declared
duly elected first lieutenant. This left
vacancy for second lieutenant and
William T.. Arnold was elected unanl-
mously to that position. Both OF the
officers who were elected have been
Identified with Battery A for long
period.
After the election Capt. Barker spoke
briefly To his command, and he sug-
gested an arrangement whereby the
bylaws OF the battery could be amend
ed and the men received compensation
for going 20 camp. instead of all the
camp pay going 10 the battery treas
ury.
On motion OF Sergt Brotherton a com
mittee consisting Of Lieut.. Arnold and
Sergts. Foster and Mckay was APP
pointed To present the amendment at
the proper time.
The election OF the Machine Gun bat
terry was presided over by Maj. Ely,
and il was held for the purpose of Sc
lecting a senior first lieutenant and to
fill any vacancies and the result was
as follows: Senior first lieutenant, w.
w. Budlong; junior first lieutenant. r..
Merle Bixby; second lieutenant, CAR
ence F. Woodworth.
After the election there was regu-
lar drill. der command of Capt. VOL
colt. and the battery went through the
marching drill on the streets near the
armory and showed a great deal OF
steadiness and proficiency.
Co. +, Second regiment, r. |. NJ, held
an election In the Phenix building ar
mory last evening. Maj. John Mccrud-
den presiding as commanding officer OF
the regiment by right OF seniority. The
election was ordered to fill the vacan-
cies caused by the expiration or the
term OF the service OF the lieutenants,
and the result was that bith wee re-
elected. although Lieut.. Lawrence j.
Donohue declined TO serve.
Lieut.. Bartholomew j. OConnor ac-
ceptei a reelection as first lieutenant.
and TO fill the vacancy caused by the
decination OF Lieut.. Donohue First
Sergt. Patrick Il. Farrell was elected.
The choice is regarded as wise one
by.Maj McCrudden. and the new officer
is popular among his comrades.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
DRIVES 35 HORSES At ONCE.
To william Gorman Of lhs fcrep'ugh-Sells Broth
srs' Circus Belongs This Distinction.

William German. whom the bills or
the Forepaugh- -Sells Bros. combined
shows describe as 1.-The Apollo Belviiere
or Horsemen." drives more horses at
one time than any other man alive.
Although Gorman's feat comes under
the classification of Display No. 49, on
the program. IL is always brilliantly
and sensationally successful. Thrice
around the bippodrome track at each
exhibition of the big combined circuses
drives thirty-fiVe Kentucky thorough
breds. These animals dash around the
hippodrome track at breakneck speed,
and fairly thrill the spectators with
their impetuosity. They are horses OF
finest breed and show the mettle out
OF which they are made. to employ a
familiar figure Of speech. German
handles the reins Of these horses with
vast skill, and all who see the act are
bound TO literally applaud H. Ii con-
veys such an impression OF strength
and daring that IL becomes al once ir-
resistibIy fascinating. German, oddly
enough. does not realize the dangerous
ness OF his performance. for he has
such thorough command or ms tnor-
ouughbreds that lie fears nothing. TINS
IL the first season that an act OF TINS
character has ben added to a circus
program, and its success has well re-
paid its originators, the management
of the Adam Forepaugh-Sells Brothers
combined shows.
The circus will exhibit on Reservoir
avenue. this city. Thursday, June l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
FIRST PRIZE CASE DECIDED.

Washington. May 16.-The United
States supreme court yesterday decided
the prize money case OF the French
steamer Olinde Rodriguez. the first OF
the naval prize money cases growing out
Of the Spanish war to reach the court.
The decision directed that the vessel.
which was captured off San Juan. Porto
Rico, on July IL last. and has been held
since by this government. shall be re-
turned TO its owners. on the ground that
IL was not proven that the steamers Of
fcers intended TO enter the blockadej
port. The court held incidentally that
the blockade OF San Juan was effective.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
LUDGATE LANDEDIN JAIL.

Vancouver. May l6.-The riot act was
read yesterday In connection with the
dispute over the possession OF Dead
mans island. Matters reached an acute
stage when Ludgate. who leased the
island from the Canadian government
once more started work on the island
with 20 men. Ludgate let IL be known
that he would forcibly resist arrest
therefore the riot act was read. Lud-
gate had to be Knocked down and hand
cuffed before he gave In. He Is now in
jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
CONVICTED OF WIFE MURDER.

New York. May 16.-Joseph Mullen.
laborer. who submitted the novel de-
fense that his wife shot him by precon-
certed plan and then killed herself. was
found guilty of murder i'm the first de-
gree in causing her death. He was re-
manded for sentence. Mullen had only
been out OF the penitentiary three days
when he committed the murder. He had
been serving a sentence for defrauding
his wife out of $500 the second day after
his marriage to her and spending the
money i'm visit TO ireland. The murder
was committed June 4. 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
EXECUTION OF ORDER DEFERRED.

Washington. May l6.-Many naval Of
fcers are sending I'm respectful protests
against the proposed change OF uniform
In the navy. A delegation representing
the officers at the naval academy has
called on Secretary Long to urge that
10 change be made, and it is said the Of
ficers Of the North Atlantic squadron
also are using their influence in the same
direction. II is urged by these officers
that the change would entail an expense
Of 500 each upon about 2O00 officers. and
that IL Is the result of caprice on the part
of a few persons and not n movement
approved by the navy az large. Con-
siderable feeling has been aroused over
the proposed change. and until better
understanding Is had Secretary Long
has deferred the execution OF the order
which had been previously signed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
ALLEGED sMUGGLERs HELD.

New York. May 16-Customs house
agents here arrested four men yesterday
on a charge Of smuggling and confis-
Gated srsrge quantity or phenacetine,
saifonai opium and other valuable
drugs. The custom house authorities
have been investigating the work of the
men arrested for months past. Tho
names OF the prisoners are given as
Howard r. woosen. William ". Com.
mons, Francis J. Plasse and Paul s
Nahon. The prisoners were held for ex-
animation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
A TURN ABOUT.

Lynn. Mass. May 16.--The officials OF
the, General Electric company stole a
march on the pattern makers. who voted
TO demand reduction in the hours Of
labor 10 nine hours. by serving notice on
the men that those who objected to
working until 8 p. IN. should at once leave
the employ OF the company. Twenty
seven OF the men received their time
slips last night and will lay the matter
before the central organization. on the
claim that the action OF the company
was practically a lockout.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
LICENSE GRANTED.

New York. May ie.-The police board
yesterday granted license 10 the Coney
Island Sporting club. The week before
last this club was denied license
through the adverse votes OF Commits
sioners Abel and Sexton. Yesterday
the application was renewed and those
two commissioners dld not object. The
granting OF the license will allow the
eys-Fitzsimmons match to come
OF there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
JENSEN NOT GUILTY.

New York. May 16.-The trial of A. l..
Jensen, former chief clerk i'm the comp
troller's office. Brooklyn. who was ac-
cused OF accepting a bribe. ended with
verdict OF not guilty. The charge was
that Daniel Doody. a contractor. gave
Jensen $1,000 for certifying certain war
rants for payment on city work. amount
ing in all to sl3,S00. The defendant went
on the stand and denied that he had ever
taken any money from Doody either as a
bribe or as loan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
BIDS WERE TOO HIGH.

Washington. May 1s-The navy de-
partment has rejected all the bids for q
ordnance building at the League island
navy yard. The amount available was
s5s500 and the lowest bid was s6i. 600
The authorities say that the recent re-
ported combination IN steel industries is
having a noticeable effect In advancing
the bids on structures in which steel is
used for the structural work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16

II Is not generally known that the re-
mains OF all the Cars Of Russia since
Peter the Great lie In a memorial
chapel built on one OF the islands of the
Neva. An the centotaphs are exactly
alike. each being a block OF white mar
bic. without any decoration whatever.
The only distinction by which one is
marked is the name Of the deceased
Emperor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16

London coroners are sticklers for
their rights. a box held at railroad
station recently. owing 60 the railroad
officials having lost the way bill, was
opened though II was consigned 10 a
Hamburg museum, and the body OF a
young woman and two skulls were
found inside. The young woman was
a mumified Peruvian and the skulls
were prehistoric. yet the coroner OF tho
district insists on holding inquests on
both mummy and skulls unless the nu-
scum people have them removed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

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the succes-ful medicine cali'd kenrs vat
sam. which v soil ON positive nuara1iee
to curs. ihev would iInmrdia'elv see tho ev.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16

According 10 the New York Press
Ringhamton IN. W physician attrib-
utes several cases OF appendicitis which
have developed i'm the latter city TO the
drinking OF muddy water. He believes
that the fine particles OF earth suspend
cd I'm the water enter the appendix.
causing Inflammation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16
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North and Allen are features OF the
bill. Dave Whitley and Miss Bell have
a fairly good sketch. Mr. Whitley being
an excellent wooden shoe dancer. The
whole concludes with a burlesque en-
titled "A Night at the Moulin Rouge"
This bill will he given every afternoon
and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16

subject have been exchanged between
him and certain high officials In Wash
ington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-16

SAVOY Y-STANLEY-w l. Johnson
Eleanor Barry New York: w II Green
wood and wife. Boston; II u Johnson
and wife. New York: w NJ Gildersleeve
X y Gerald. Boston; Edward Hayes
Milford: y T. Crawford and wife. Hart
ford: r. w Glenham, Boston; T B CAL
ton. Portsmouth. James Creelman. New
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THE MAPLE SUGAR CROP.

With such favorable weather as
we are now having the sugar crop
will be long ways from a failure.
The published reports regarding
the faiil of the Vermont maple
sugar crop this season owing to the
lavagcs OF the tent caterpillar are on
Il par with the annual fairy tale,
started OF the peach crop failure and
are put out to Il great extent by par
tics interested in toicing up the price
of the product. Since the stories
were first published careful inquiries
nave been made all over the state
and from the replies received it is
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is slight.
The largest sugar maker in Wind
scr county says that in his own
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tcctcd and that with favorable wealth
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tons little attention has been paid to
the pest. but now that the danger
has been realized vigorous methods
Will he taken bv the makers to pre-
vent the spread of the invaders and
there is little doubt but that the sta
pie crop of Vermont has only re-
ceivcd temporary setback.
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