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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
vsry Real ste Scenes.

Some of the most realistic scenes that
have ever been presented upon the
stage. are said 20 be shown i'm The
treat Ruby" which comes to the Prov
idence opera house for the week COM
mencing next Monday matinee Christ
mas day) The production is reported
to be- a most elaborate one. IL being the
original production from Days theatre
New York where the late Augustln
DaIy ran the play all ~ the past win
tar the engagement lasting Tor twenty
Gvr weeks and only ending Win tn
hath W thst astutr manager The
Gr.at RUBY was the sirdt dramatic
...rs... ION 0f ts y~ar m NeW York ami
,sila from The scenic Effects it - said
a. H. Oh. 0f Tie most Interesting plays
ttst has been seen loo very luns tihi-.
Ths original production BE- carried by
tbe ,pngany in ita entirety. and me
c,r,p.nt Nhlch = pres-ntiug me plaN
Ia r,.r,rt,d &C., bee practically ih" "id
Dnlv orgar zatinn. Th' coming en-
gaseme,r of The Great Ruby VIII pe
ono N M. important theatrical cNcn''
- the year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
ROBBED RESTAURANT TILL.
Two Bold Thieves Secured SIS in Mr. faksrs
Eating Saloon Early LasI Evening.

Edison +. Bakers restaurant at NO.
III Westminster street, was visited by
crooks about $50 O'Clock last evening
and bills to the amount OF S25 were
taken from the money drawer. Tthe
thieves managing 10 effect their es-
cape. According TO the story told by
Mr.. Baker, two young men entered his
place shortly after 8 o'clock and or
dered supper.
They consumed 80 cents worth OF
food anu then approached tho cash
desk and paid the amount of their
check. After receiving their change
Mr.. Baker stepped into the kitchen and
a Mr. II. o. Martin sat at a table near
the desk avyiting the iilling Of his or
der Mr. Martin was reading news
paper and as II he had seen some par-
ticularly interesting bit of news, one
OF the two men stopped and leaned over
the paper while he read, completely
shutting off Mr. Martins view in front.
Meanwhile the other leaned over the
small counter. seized the combination
money drawer and pulled IL open, re-
vealing n pile Of bills underneath.
These The robber seized, making Tor
the door while his companion followed.
Just then Mr.. Baker returned ana go-
ing to the desk found the drawer
emptv. He dashed out into the street
but he saw no traces OF the two men
He reported the affair at the Fourth
station and the police are working Oh
the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
BRISTOL.

The Robert Emmett Literary society
has voted 10 hold It's annual pan ~
week before Lent I'm Grand Army nan.
Patrick r. Walsh treasurer OF o':
Mary's T. A. society ana secretary Vi
Robert Emmett Literary So'ietg ""
pleasantly surprised by parry
friends at hs home on CohsIeBd,'io ioi'',. ''''., =
street. last evening and presented WIZ VIZ
a fine writing desk His friends were
entertained al fine spread served.
+. Nj. Dimond. guardian of Eva May
Cole. has sold a lot of land on the Cole
plat TO Jacob Ingram. The deed was
recorded yesterday at the town Cierh >
office.
Or. A. NJ. Merriman has reported tWo
more cases of scarlet fever the patiei,.9
being Henry n. Bullock and Nelle ~
Bullock. who reside on Third street
A case of chicken poN has peen re-
ported the patient being ANNE NH"u
wick. who resides on High street
Mr.. William J. Ttley ana fanny W.
reside -Nepe4- A-+-f44+-1'+l - Nv W
escape from asphyNauon causeu W
gas escaping from the stove Ihe uaIh-
pers being closed. The eldest daughter
was the only one who escaped the door
to her sleeping room heing closed Wheh
she called the rest o. the latilIlg lhes
were all i'm a stupor. pr MgIil'Ildu " a., ~
summoned To attend them. They are al
slowly recovering =,
Mr.. Archer. accompanied ny ~
brother-in-law, Mr.. James r. e"oii,
has started on two weeks u.L
through the South. on thrlI ,eIuI ,eIu
they will take a trip across the Nllt,Il. Nllan
tic and visit different parts OF EuIopt
The King Philip steam hfr ehsine
company No. has appointed IN. Io..
lowing members 10 make aTT"Hb b.',,..,.- =
for their fair to be held ln Jdhu%,
William II Burke. John Newman lc'
ter fortune. Frank Francis, ltopei' a., Mt
Kay. Joseph Francis. John ENltS'" -,
liam Shepard. Wilfred GueNcrmohl ""'
Harry Colum.
Miss Alice Downey met N lh SER
Gus accident yesterday at her ltsluti''
on Bourne street While sweeping lh'
front stooD of her house she sllppe'
and fell, causing "A compound IfacluI'
of the nose.
Town Clerk Herbert +. Bennett ma
received a letter from Robert collins
son OF the late captain John Collins o
this town who is now working as
machinist i'm Coventry, England.
Anniversary requiem mass was cel
ebrated at st. Mary's church ycsterda,
morning for the repOse of the soul o
the late Thomas Downey. father Of Nj
NJ. II. Downey OF Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
GELLlNGER CHARGES.
Alleged Violations Of The Civil Ssrcs Laws 10 rs
r1nuohl 10 Attention 81 Grand lun.

Manchester, n. H. Dec. 2O.-A spe-
ciai from Laconia' says that the
charges brought by Ex-Governor c. A.
Buslel and Senator w. f. Chandler
against senator J. II. Galunger, aileg-
ing violation Of the civil service laws.
will be taken before the grand jury
next week.
PIX Governor Busie says: THE At
tornev General has referred the
charges against Senator Gallinger in
tbc q vii service code 20 District Attor-
ney Hamblett, who has notified me
that the matter can go before the
grand jury IN Concord on December q.
The ease is i'm hands of my attorney
and he will take what steps are deemed
necessary 10 have them properly pre-
sented 10 the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT.
Second Of The Series Given BY Mssss. Mac
tougsI and Foster In the lsderer Building

Messrs. Macdougall and Foster gave
the second of the series of chamber mu-
sic concerts last evening, in room 7O3.
Lederer Building. and the following la
dies and gentlemen assisted: Miss Jen-
ME Isabella Hunter, cQntralto; Mrs. AL
bert r. Foster, violincello; a. r. Fos-
ter. violin; +. I. Foster, viola. and II.
G. Macdougall, piano. the following
numbers were performed:
Trio In B-hat, Op. 30, for pianoforte.
violin and cello Rubinstein; Allegro.
Adagio. Presto. Allegro appassionato;
songr- "Patria," Mattel; The 'iypsi es," :"
Dudley Buck: "Loch Lom Jnd" Arthur
Foote; Greeting" Hawiey quartet in
B-tiat. Op. 8 for pianoforte. VIOLIN viola
and cello. c. VI. Won " cber, Allegro,
Adagio ma non troppo Menuatso Pres
TO.
The concert was most enjoyable In
every detail and applause was literally
bestowed upon all the partic pants. The
next concert, and the last OF the pres
ent series will be given on the evening
OF Tuesday. January 16
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
SCOTTISH BALLADS.


Mr.. Edward Fuller gave the last OF
his series of lectures upon Scottish pal
lads, in room 6l7. Butler Exchange, yes
terday afternoon. and the musical mus
trations were furnished by Mrs. Ceha
T.. Blackinton, soprano, with Miss Al
ice Bolting at the piano, and included
the following songs Bonnie Laddie,'
"Wha's for Scotland and Charlie,
Flora Macdonald's Lament Hame
Hame. Hame." THE Bonny, Bonny
Ranks - L.och Lomond," The Aud
House" and Aud Robin Gray"
Mr.. Fuller read number of selections
To illustrate various points in the lee
ture. and at the close OF his remarks
tea was served after the entertainmn'
in Mr.. Farnums' studio across the hall
Mrs. &C. Burnett and Miss Amey Ver-
non presiding at the tables. assisted by
Miss Marion Perry and Miss Ella Burt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
Clerks With Lanterns and Candles Tried TO
Find The Missing Gem.
WAICHMEN AND POLICEMEN ASSISTED
keyer Before Did Pavement Of Maiden Lane Ui-
tsrgo Such Scruly Big Crcwl Of diamond
Seekers Had 10 Give Up In Despair.

New York. Dec 2O.--Not since a man
stuck sheet of paper coated with mo-
lasses on the window OF a Maiden lane
diamond store. and then hit the paper
with a brick. has there been so much
excitement in that gem-lined thorough
fare as there was last evening.
1t was not because OF thieves, for the
dead ljne" keeps them out, but be-
cause Of two messenger boys. who LOST
a package containing amond ring
worth s334.So.
News OF the loss spread with the ra-
pidity OF lightning and everybody
turned out TO hunt for the package.
They Called TO find IL.
Sam Abrahams and Henry Hansel
are the unfortunate youths. They were
messengers for s. r. Myers e. Co. OF AZ
and so Maiden lane. on account or the
congested condition or the street, ex-
press wagons line up around the corner
in Nassau street every evening ana re-
ceive packages from the diamond men
through messengers.
Sammy and Henry started away from
the store for the express wagon at
O'Clock. loaded down with packages.
Among them was a dimlnutive parcel
consigned 10 a man I'm Caspar. Wyo
containing the diamond ring.
When Gus Sifkins. the driver Of the
wagon, reported TO check the packages
up. he discovered that the Wyom ng
consignment was missing. The boys
ran TO the store and reported the loss,
while Sifkins' assistant trailed along
behind them, keeping a sharp watch on
the ground. Myers & Co. turned out
their clerks with lanterns and candles,
and in a minute the whole street knew
that somebody had dropped something
Myers a. Co.'S clerks told the curious
that dollar bill had been lost, but the
real story came out speedily. Night
watchmen came from blocks around
clerks poured out from every store, and
policemen up in Broadway let traffic
tangle itself in order 10 explore the new
Il mberley fields. Never has the pave
ment OF Maiden lane undergone such a
scrutiny.
Sammy Abrahams and Henry Hansel
had things said TO them that made
them wish they had never been born.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
AT THE CITY HALL.


The number of persons registered
Yesterday was 500, making total up TO
last evening of 1926. This is 4,Oo2
ahead of last year, and 1894 ahead OF
the nubmer registered on December ~
1895.
Superintendent OF Health ChapLn le
ports two new cases of diphthera on
Rlundel street and East avenue.
THE committee on pending suits or
the city council is holding a meeting
this afternoon. i'm the office of Counch
Clerk Hayden, and several matters are
-tffftfrr- discussion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
Arrivals From San Juan.

New York Dec 20.-The transport
burnside Captain Lair arrived from
san Juan, Santiago and Manzanillo this
moruing with fourteen cabin pass ~ .
gers aud ~ discharged and furluuehed
--ritiit-rr ami rtvtt HUF in the nltfd
states quartctmastet depar mcnt.
There VAS ohe Death on board shorty
after leaving San Juan J. J.. Gordon
guupk. AGED gl years. a member OF he
san Juan board ~ education died Of
meningitis Dec lt His body War
hfourht tu this port zoo q metallic coffin.
Among bee cabin passengers rt
tI.ut T.. Parker. B. * Ashford and v.
I. Wells and Miss Ramsay, daughter
of Admiral Ramsay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
MET Ar GELB'S.
Democratic City COMMITTEES Discussed Reg slra'
= lion and llssasd 10 Reports Of Wok.

a few OF the members of the Demo-
cratic city cOmmitte met in Gelbs par
lors last evening To talk over registra-
tion and the reports made were very
satisfactory although some of the mem
bers said that I'm some of the wards
the men who should look after regi-
stration We're not putting In the amount
Of work expected from them.
Mr.. jeremiah Murphy Stated that
nothing had been heard from the sixth
ward yet, and that while the First.
Second, Third. Firth. Eighth and Tenth
wards are working hard. the <gurth,
sixth and Ninth have developed little.
Several others spoke. and Il, was de
Cded 10 use teams i'm many Of the
wards during five evenings next week.
The meeting then adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
Mr.. METCALF FAILING.
He is Sinking Steady and Ms Death Is Looked
for al An kOmsnl.

Mr.. Jesse Metcalf the we'll known
wooden manufacture, is said by his
relatives 10 be rapidly falling. and no
hone whatever OF his recovery is en-
tertainpd. He is receiving all the care
and attention known 10 medical sci
ence. but as his illness is due to a gen
eral breaking up OF the system, which
commenced about year ago, there is
very little 10 be done.
It was stated morning, b. very
near relative that his death was liable
TO occur at any moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20

\ shusucian has proved that th" in-
yetu ION of ih. lyppWIitrF hos giVen "ir-
ployhicm t6-5oGO0o D-si1et. bat hr ia l5
fo IL ate how many cases of 0rah 7tom
s,bs and dvspppsia it has lL ured. Nl
people 90 aeleu.ary occupation need
Uostett=I stomach B'tt-fs II helps
nature to bear the strain Whieh -nsu-f
frorl .onnn meut lud 10 .s 30 wonderful
medicine. No one Ie1'iz,s This more
Eoonlv than th' man or woman who
has l,een cured of stomach trouble 10y
rs use
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
Conway MuIctsd SIS by Referee on The
Charge Of Persistent Holding.
HEFFERNAN CALLED UPON FOR ST..
Els Back Talk " TO- RsIsh.d BY Feierae Co.
hshy lew RriIan and Hartford lhs 0ihsr
vnrsfs Sanding Of n, Clubs.

The Providence Grays played at New
Haven last night and were beaten by
the local polo team. The tactics of the
Grays were so rough as To displease
both the spectators and the referee.
The latter fined Conway 50 on the
charge OF persistent holding and Hef-
fernan 81 for remarks t. the referee.
one goal made by the Providence team
was losl on fouls, four being called on
Conway before the fine was imposed.
The summary:
NEW HAVEN. PROVIDENCE.
Bone, VI nipple, r.........+... .-......
..........-.r., Cunningham, Pierce
CanaVan, c....................c., Mooney
Whiting. h. b..............h. b., Conway
Lations. g..............g. Heffernan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
Most Approprjste

For an Nnas gift Is a pretty Flannel shirt
waist. N will hit the needs OF most ladies
Na have them from sl.0O to o. o.. y. D..
JONES A cos Greater store, Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20

Useful articles are always appreciated.
We are showing a splendid line of Fancy
Hosiery. Lace Isle, merccriZed silk, plaid.
stripes drop stitch etc. at popular prices.
j. r. JONES x co.'s Greater store, Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
nresa Suit Cases.

Travelling Bags, Umbrellas, Pooketbooss,
Fountain Pens, Opera Glasses, Ink STANDS
Lap Tablets,
THE RHODE ISLAND NEWS COMPANY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
AfERIDEN.

score Hartford 3: Meriden ,.
Rushes- Mooney s; Warner 2.
Fouls Warner. Wodtke.
Stops-Cashman So; White. 20.
Referee-LeahN
Timer-LyOns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
NEW HAVEN

Score New Haven S; Providence l.
Rushes- Zone -; Pierce ].
Stops-Lations 80; Heffernan As.
Fouls-Conway 4, Heffernan.
Referee-Dcherty.
Timer-Turner.
ROUGH RIDERS DEFEATED.
At New Britain last night the home
team defeated the Waterbury Rough
Riders in game that was marked Tor
fast and brilliant play. New Britain
made seven goals but lost one on
fouls The summary:
NEW BRITAIN. WATERBURY,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20

Hilda Thomas lively sketch. Miss
Ambition" seems tO improve as one
sees IL oftenpr. and to grow richer In va
huu,nr and teen satire: and her new
pianist y a distinct IMPROVEMENT to the
ac,. giving II added animation We may
not admit AZ ouenlv. hut there isn't a
woman OF ps who doesn't know that The
versatile Hida hurls whole battery
of hot shots 80 satire ir'o MS ~ her mn
persnnation OF "socictv wow1n' and
she hits OF some stage characters with
equal keenness know ~ woman
equally clever in this line and none
who keeps her auditors i1 better humor
or sends thom home feeling more glad
they came. ....,
MILDRED IRVING
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
HARTFoRDs WIN.

AIeldden was defeated at Hartford
last night by "A score of 3 To .. All Of
Hartford's $ goals were made in the first
period. Meriden made one i'm the sec
ond and neither side scored i'm the last.
1t was a slap and dash game. with the
players frequently retiring from inju-
ries Summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-20
NEW BRITAIN. WATERBURY,.

Score-New Britain 6: Waterbury 3.
Rushes-Hipson 9; Russell 4.
stops Burgess 81; Cusick %.
Fouls-McGilvray, Doherty, Burgess
Referee-Lush.
Timer-O' Neil
The times., 1899-01-08

tion is supposed only 10 be that OF trades
man or tradeswoman it would be so simple
to learn some details OF the work which
the character is supposed to do and then in
terlard the portrayal with them. And yet
1t is only once in long time that one sees
on the stage such a representation with any
atmosphere or reality. The average theatri-
cal doctor might as well be 4 carpenter for
any amount OF medical teChnicalism put
into his effort; the lawyer would seem any
thing else but for the description on the
programme. and the minister is either a
caTieature or a coarse initiation Frances
Stevens. at whose efforts all Washington
ians will look with charity. because of the
days she spent with local stock
company. presented 4 characteriza-
tiol of newspaper woman in
The Head OF the Family that showed
nothing so clearly as the fact that Miss
Stevens knows 20 more about the newspa-
per business than do the playwrights who
put into her mouth the fiippant and idle
lines she spoke. Miss Stevens did not dress
like 4 newspaper woman. did not talk like
a newspaper woman and was distinctly not
a newspaper woman. Not that all laborers
in the field OF journalism are alike. But
there are many things that all writer's for
the daily papers do and more that they do
not, and that are recognized in 4 moment
by those who know the craft. Short as was
the part of Miss Morrison, there were
chances for success in II and these might
easily have been grasped by the clever
woman cast for the role But before she
can achieve in her portrayal Miss Stevens
should make the acquaintance OF real
female reporter and talk to her for three
or four consecutive days.
The times., 1899-01-08
NationaI-Primrosca and DocLstader's
NinstreIs.

Every season there are minstrel com
panies on the road the managers
of which seem TO think that
everything necessary 10 success is at
tained b. giving the public a gaudily-
dressed brass band, and large parade of
amateurs vino can finish up an evenings
performance with a poorly planned and
worse executed programme. But, having
once fooled patrons, they are ever fearful
Of returning TO these towns, and for the
But when Primrose and Dockstader's
names appear as those of company pro-
prietCTs the announcement is ever a guar
antce Of iirst-cass talent, a well planned
bill. complete Quitting and up-to-data
performances. Whether il be in a great
metropolitan city or In a large town the
entertainments are finished and the pro-
grammes carefully adhered to. Thus il is
that these two managers have become the
rulers Of the minstrel world. and have
gathered unto themselves an army Of pat
rons and admirers which is ever ready to
proclaim their merit. This years company
is said 10 be 4 mcst stupendous one: the
people engaged are the very best, and the
scenic embellishments are handsome and
complete. The old idea of burnt cork su-
premacy reigns in the organization and
black viii be the prevailing color from
trombone TO bones tomorrow. when this
large gathering fills the ample stage OF the
National.
The times., 1899-01-08
Acadcmy-s.Miss Mutton"

Manager Rapley has secured for his this
weeks attraction at the Academy of Music
popular Clara Morris, the well-known emo
tional star, who has scintillated now for a
good many years. but whose artistic merit
and genuine womanly worth, like wine, are
said by some to grow better with dge. But
Miss Morris is by no means old. Her art
is declared TO be in the prime of its ma
turity and ripeness. Her sway over the
human heart is supposedly as dominant as
ever. She never fails to move her audi
ences at the proper moment
In Miss Mutton the five-act drama
in which she appears this week. Miss Nor
ris has achieved Il success second to none
in her many artistic triumphs. The piece
those displayed in East Lynne" but the
lines and situations are. if possible, more
refined. 1t is Il powerful play, full of deep
human interest. and is designed to hold a
house en- rapport from the rise of the cur
tain on the first act to its fall upon the
last.
Manager Frank l.. Goodwin has engaged
for the support of Miss Morris what is
mentioned as being an exceptionally strong
And well balanced company, which includes
William Beach, F. C. Harriet. George c.
Staley, Villa Owens, Emily Dodd, Carrie
Lee Stoyle, Juliet de Grignan, Edith Will
liams Elizabeth Woolson and little Nellie
Preble Miss Mutton will run all the
week, with the usual Wednesday and Sat
urday matinees.
The times., 1899-01-08
coIumbia-The Herr1nnnns.

The first performance in magic of the
local season will be given this week at the
Columbia Theatre by two of the best en-
tertainers in the field of necromancy, Ade-
lade and Leon Hermann. who are respec-
lively the widow and ncnhew of the late
Alexander Hermann. Leon Hermann is
said to have greatly improved in his mas
terry of the English language since his last
appearance in this city. and it is now re-
lated of him that he possesses the same
magnetism that was so great a factor in
the success of his lamented uncle. The
present star now amuses his audiences
with a running fire of wit. while perform
ing the most mystifying and Incompetent
sible feats. Competent critics declare that
his palming and sleight-of- hand surpass
anything Of the sort ever seen upon the
American stage.
Adelaide Hermann, the widow of the
late Alexander, whose famous dances di-
vided the honors of his entertainments, is
the co-worker of the present Hermann.
Not only does she appear in a number of
new terpsichorean evolutions more re-
markable and more beautiful than any yet
presented by her but she will also appear
as a magician, being the only woman in
the world who attempts such labor. Her
success in the new field has been most
pronounced. In "a Night in Japan" she
appears dressed in a magnjt Hent japanese
gown ard performs many of the feats and
miracles of the Orient.
AS n dancer Madame Hermann has
achieved a worldwide reputation. Always
plotting something new with which to sur
prise her audiences. she has at last out
done herself Rider Haggard's novel
She" has been drawn upon for one of the
most brilliant efforts ever seen upon any
stage. As the withered old hag who. with
the aid of fire, RECEIVERS her lost youth and
The times., 1899-01-08
BijOu-Saude>iiIe.

There is probably not another vaudeville
manager in the country who is giving the
bills that have been offered by John Grieves
during the last few months at the Bijou
For this week announcement is made of a
programme that should surpass all that
have preceded it. The headIiner will be
Bessie Bonehill. who is TO this country
what Vesta Tilley has been to England
Her work is said to be dainty and refined
in the extreme. The Three Livingstones,
acrobats, who perform in evening dress,
are also to appear. as are Mr.. and Mrs
Robyns, sketch artists par excellence;
Diana, the myriad dancer; Hanley and Jar
Wis, comedians; William Thornton and Ed
ward Marsh. with illustrated songs; Fanny
Lewis, contralto and the Bijou Stock Com
pany in a new burlesque.