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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
TREATIES OF RECIPROCITY
Several Negotiated. but Time Allowed
by Tariff Act Too Short
in Some Cases.

The fourth section OF the tariff act ap-
proved July "a, 1897 appears to provide only
for commercial treaties which should be en-
tered into by the president, also ratified by
the senate within two years from its passage.
Owing to delays inevitable in negotiations
OF this nature, none OF the treaties initiated
under that section could be concluded in time
for ratification by the senate prior to its
adjournment on the 4th Of March last. Some
of the pending negotiations, however, were
near conclusion at that time and the result
ing conventions have since been signed by
the plenipotentiaries
Others within both the third and fourth
sections of the act are still under consid-
Grafton. Acting under the constitutional
mower of the executive in respect to treaties,
have deemed it my duty, while observing
the limitations of concessions provided by
the fourth section, to bring to conclusion
all pending negotiations and submit them to
the senate for it's advice and consent.
Conventions of reciprocity have been
signed during the congressional recess with
Great Britain for the respective colonies of
British Guiana. Barbados, Bermuda,
Jamaica and Turks and Caicos islands and
with the republic of Nicaragua
Important reciprocal conventions have also
been concluded with France and with the
Argentine Republic.
Good Work of Consuis.
In my last annual message progress
was noted in the work of the diplomatic
and consular officers in collecting informa-
ton as to the industries and commerce of
other countries, and the care and prompti-
tude with which their reports are printed
and distributed has continued during the
last year with increasingly valuable results
in suggesting new sources of demand for
American products and in pointing out the
obstacles still to be overcome in facilitating
the remarkable expansion of our foreign
trade. 1t will doubtless be gratifying to
congress to learn that the various agencies
OF the Department of State are cooperating
in those endeavors with zeal and effective
ness which are not only receiving the cor
dial recognition of our business interests, but
are being emulated by other governments.
In any Encouragement of the great and COM
plicated work of obtaining official data OF an
economic character which congress may un-
dertake it is most important In my judg-
ment, that the results already secured by the
efforts OF the Department of State should
be carefully considered with a view to
judicious development and increased utility
to our export trade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
Westminster Theatre.

The popular Westminster theatre has
become noted during the past season
for giving excellent entertainments at
popular prices, and next week promises
TO be no exception To the rule. Fred
Riders Moulin Rouge Extravaganza
company. presenting a two act bur
lesque, "A Fountain of Pleasure" VIII
be the attraction. All the scenery used
for the production is carried by the
combination. and the costumes. proper
ties and numerous incidentals go TO
make up "a thoroughly first class pro-
duction. During the action OF the bur
lesque. the following special features
will be introduced: The Typewriter
Girls. executed by 1G young ladies; the
Manikin Dance. by four ladies'; this
feature is copyrighted by Mr. Rider
and can only be seen in this attraction;
the Dance de Characterisque, by IL
young ladies; L'Enfant Prologue, by
the premiere dancers, Sisters Maccari;
Riders Rough Riders by Cooper and
Stewart and the Riderscope. There
will be an olio OF specialties. and IL is
promised that they will also be entirely
up 10 all expectations. Harris and
Walters. the favorite comedy team;
Norma Wills and Monte Collins. clever
stars of travesty; Sisters Bachelor, mu-
sical artists Cooper and Stewart, and
Cuerzo and Nolan. There are 20 beau
tiful ladies in the ballets and choruses.
The press is unanimous in praise, and
a large weeks business Is expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

Will open at the Olympic theatre on
Monday afternoon, scarcely needs the
heavy Endorsements with which most
companies are compelled to- herald their
advent. The show will be Judged be-
fore u makes its initial appearance; i'm
"A word. II viii he measured weighed In
advance bv the enviable reputation
which Williams A. Walker have here
tofore established. I'm this respect the
consensus ~ opinion forestalling it's
appearance can only be favorable and
result in according the Williams A.
Walker organization = most cordial re-
ccption.
The well known firm OF theatrical
agents OF New York city. Messrs. Hur-
tig a. Seamon, has taken the above at
traction under their wing. which Is n
sure guarantees 10 the theltFe- going
publlc that the Williams a. Walker
show viii be thoroughly equipped in
every small detail. The company comes
direct from Roster x Bials Music hall,
New York city. where IL has enjoyed e.
most succeSsful run of 10 weeks. All
the magnificent special scenery. elegant
costumes and electrical effects VIII be
used exactly the same as at Roster &
Biars and the entire company will be
the sumc as In New York, including all
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
Tbs Cog Show.

The Rhode Island Kennel club is ar
ranging a very interesting show OF dogs
TO be held in Music hall. Providence. on
Friday and Saturday, January 13 and
IA. The committee for details COM
prices Messrs. Douglass secretary,
Smith and Mcintosh of Woonsocket,
W. c. Goldman, DIR. z. ]. Lewis, James
Boutelle Bond and Fuller of this city.
and these gentlemen have all worked
very earnestly 10 make this the finest
exposition of all breeds OF dogs ever
made in Rhode Island. The entries are
now closed. and some 400 dogs will be
shown, from all parts OF the country,
Kentucky, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New
York and many other states. Ii is also
understood that there will also be on
hand dogs from across the Atlantic
that have never been beaten as prize
takers.
The show will be conducted under the
rules of the American Kennel club, and
two Cf the best judges I'm the country,
James Mortimer OF the Westminster
Kennel club of New York and Harry
Lacey of Boston. will award the rib
bons. About half a hundred special
prizes will be offered by various ken
mel clubs i'm America and by private
donors who fancy dogs. Some of these
prizes are the most expensive ever Of
fered at a dog show i'm this country.
The judging day will be Friday, Jan
uary l.. and from the talk that is be-
ing made about town there will be a
large attendance on both days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
DON'T NEGLECT
A COMMON CASE or PILES.
II May Lead TO Serious Results.

When people generally understand
that all such fatal diseases as fistula.
ulcer of the rcctum, fissure, etc, al
most Invariably begin in a simple case
of piles. they viii learn the wisdom OF
taking prompt treatment FOR the first
appearance of trouble i'm this quarter.
The Pyramid Pile cure viii certainly
cure every form of piles. itching. bleed
ing. nrotruding or blind piles. and hun
dreds Of lives have been saved by using
this cheap but effective remedy right
AT tho start. because at such time a
single package VIII effect "A cure. while
I'm TN utri chronic. deep seated cases.
several packages are sometimes neces-
sary before "a lasting cure Us effected.
Physicians are using the Pyramid
pile cure in preference to surgical oper-
ations and with uniform success. The
remedy h. prepared by the Pyramid
Drug co. Of Marshall Mich. and for
sale by druggists everywhere az 80
cents and 81 per package.
send FOR Free book on cause and cure
OF piles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
PLAYED I" HAMLET"
Pupils Of The Cransion High School Appeared In
Shaksspeares Tragedy in Tama Theatre.

Pupils of the Cranston high school
appeared on the stage OF the Talma
Theatre last evening, and in a very
creditable manner presented Hamlet" ="
the whole performance being under the
direction OF Mrs. Ellen Terry Rose. The
cast was selected from the several
classes OF the school. and the young
people worked hard to make the pro-
duction success.
The cast was as follows: Claudius.
King of Denmark. Clay DeBow, '99;
Hamlet. william Bottomly. 90; Polo
MUS. Frank Howard, 90; Laertes, Ev-
erett Potter. '9S: Horatio. Wallace Fen
ner, '9S: RosencrantZ, Arthur Chandler,
90: Guildenstern, Charles Tanner, 0v
Osric, John Cation. 90: Marcellus, Will
liam Sandager. 90. Bernardo Arthur
Latham '0l; Francisco. Thomas Webb,
OF: First Actor, Chester White.
90: First Grave Digger. Harris Stone,
90: Second Grave Digger. Walter Gun.
90: Ghost of Hamlets Father Frank
Fearney. 80; Queen, Jennie Hamilton,
'99: Orpnelia. Laura Watts. 'Oo;Actress.
Mamie Crofton. 90: Second Actor.
George Hines. 03; Third Actor. Harold
Kerr 'O2: Priest. Walter Dwelley. '0S;
Lords. Ladies. musicians. etc, Mildred
Meader. '02; Lillian White. '02; Ethel
Henry, 'O1; Emily Wicket, '9S; Howard
Albro. 80: William Wheawill, '02; Fred
Taylor. 80: Raymond Clark. 80.
The executive staff OF the manage
ment comprised: Director, Mrs. Ellen
Terry Rose; treasurer Mr. A. H..
Keyes business manager, stage man
ager and assistant treasurer, Joseph
Sullivan: chief usher, Henry Purring-
ton; door keepers, Fred Howard and
Fred Jordan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

Charles w Kayser and wife. New Yor
II II Ameman. Philadelphia.
& w Cary. New York
T W Dumont. New York.
G. - Burr, New York
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81 \ kelmer. New York.
Harry w Potter, Boston.
O. w Barlow. Jr. New York.
VI ~ Shumway and wife. Taunton.
I l. Liysey. Putnam.
J e Phillips. Putnam.
NJ \ Stone. New York.
= w Taylor. Worcester.
- NJ James. New Haven.
I e Presenthal New York.
NJ Schwabl. New York.
" Is Hill. Worcester
& \ Sternberg and wife. Newport.
4 ~ Anderson. Boston.
Mrs j ~ PpfCV PDiiadelphIa.
Miss T. Il Percy. Philadelphia.
\ r. Winter. New York.
Edward J Simons. New York.
VIM Lowenthal Albany
B e Day. Boston.
y ~ Winship. New Bedford.
NEWMAN.
Fred Hardy. Portland.
Il " Harwood. Boston.
y \ Soloman. New York.
w III X Busic. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

the prominent stars and speciality acts
in the colored vaudeville world.
Hodges aud Launchmore, celebrated
Australian nightingales Goggin and
Davis. famous grotesque acrobats; Nal
lOry Brothers and Brooks, clever mu-
steal artists; the Black Carl. I'm mirth.
magic and mystery; the Misses Overton
and Halliday. singers and dancers the
w. w. Quartet, Messrs. Harris. Thorn
as. Elkins, Salisbury; the great Henry
Williams. the $4,000 challenge buck
dancer of the world. and other special
ties equally as strong. and "A grand
chorus of 20 beautiful Creole girls with
trained voices. The entire company,
including the two real coons, Williams
and Walker, will be seen in their latest
comedy creation. "A Lucky Coon"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
Providence Opera House.

Stuart Robson's engagement at the
Providence Opera House for three
nights commencing next Monday is at
tracing more than ordinary interest,
doubtless as'much due to the announce
ment of the notable company OF players
who are TO come here i'm his support, as
TO the fact that this eminent comedian
Is to be seen i'm new play from the
pen of one Of Americas foremost au-
thors. Augustus ThomasThe dramatist
i'm question has demonstrated his ability
az a playwright several times prior to
offering THE Meddler" TO the consid-
Grafton of the public. and as these Of
ferings have always been OF so intel
lectually satisfying a description. it is
reasonable to forecast treat for the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
THROUGH ENGLISH TOWNS


Mr.. W. Staples Drown, whose pict-
ures of scenes i'm England and Wales.
have been on exhibition at the Provl-
dence Art club recently, spoke TO the
members of the club last evening, on
his tour through the country towns OF
England last summer. Mr.. Drown said
that during the trip he made use OF n
bicycle. and he was thus enabled to
cover very large amount OF territory.
In addition To his remarks of an arr
tistic nature, MIR. Drown devoted some
attention 20 pecularities i'm English
character and English laws, and his re-
marks were received with a great deal
of pleasure. After the talk the usual So
cial hour was enjoyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
His Apology.

Two leading toetotal lights of the ''lang
toun" of kirkcaldy were returning home
one night after attending n highly sue
cessful temperance meeting, when they
managed to get spilled out of their trap, ro-
ceiving some damage. A local editor, after
giving full details of the accident, added
with grim humor. Fortunately both gem
tlcmen were sober at the time" The veil
cd suggestion that they were not custom
arily sober greatly irritated the temperate
couple, and a strong letter was written to
tho editor demanding an apology. Tho
apology duly appeared IL ran: "Messrs.
----- and - demand an apology FOR
our having stated that Mt tho time of their
accident they were both sober. We have
pleasure In Withdrawing our observation. "
London Chronicle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
sentation by Mr.. Frohman's company.


There are eight pages utilized in the
second act of The Jolly Musketeer"
jefferson DE Angelis's brilliant opera,
which is To have it's initial presenta-
tion i'm this city, on Monday evening
January l6, who i'm the shape OF eight
exquisitely pretty girls are warranted
To create something of flutter i'm the
hearts Of the susceptible youth of
Providence and vicinity. The costumes
OF these pages are OF solid silk and
satin and consist of the historical hau-
berk. cape, trunk and tights of the
Louis XIV in France. The color OF the
costumes is solid old gold. and as these
eight young ladies. all of superb ply
sical mould, walk down the stage in
ranks with military unison the audi
ence is seen TO quite involuntarly ex-
press a concerted exclamation. They
are indeed eight beautiful girls, and
the only ones, and this is somewhat no.
table for comic opera. who, wear tights
in the piece. These eight are really quite
enough. however, and could not be
beaten anywhere i'm point of faces or
figures.
John Drew comes to the Providence
Opera House for thrc nights only COM
mencing Monday, jan. %.
THE Telephone Girl" one of the la
test of the series of extravaganzas
written for the New York Casino by
Hugh Morton. will receive its initial
local performance at the Providence
Opera House on the evening OF Jan.
26. The music was composed by Gus
tave Kerker. who has been Librettist
Morton's collaboration on a number OF
well known works. including THE Lady
Slavery" "In Gay New York" THE
Whirl OF the Town" AN American
Beauty" The Belle of. New York. and
Yankee Doodle Dandy" The company
will be headed by Mr.. Louis Mann and
Miss Clara Lipman who recently
achieved success in The Girl from
Paris"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
Keiih's New Theatre.

The dramatic feature Of the coming
weeks program at Keitt's New Theatre
is the presentation OF Augustus Thomas
one-act play, Proper Impropriety," by
Louise Thorndyke Boucioault and
Howard Kyle. The piece itself mas
been pronounced the best that has been
employed by any Legitimate" stars for
their appearance i'm vaudeville. but one
that only accomplished and experienced
actors could safely attempt lt con-
tains no situations funny i'm them
selves but abounds IN sparkling dia-
loCue and requires OF the performers
exceptional abilities for pure acting
Mrs. lSoucicault Is one of the best
known and most talented actresses in
this peculiar line of work. Her humor
is genuine and her command of stage
art complete: and she Is peculiarly
adapted I'm person and by experience
for the light. well-bred role in which
she Is To be seen. Mr.. Kyle Is said
10 have n part equally well suited TO
him. and To enact u with a brceZiness
and finish that contribute very much To-
the success Of the act. As an Offering
FOR those who like To find IN vaudeville
y genuine touch Of the so-called ''legi-
innate" this should prove a most popu-
lar feature.
The strictly vaudeville part Of the
program ia headed by Filson and Errol.
whose reputation and popularity here
as entertainers was long ago establish
ed They Will be seen I'm a farce
comedy skit entitled "A Daughter Of
Bacchus." bristling with witty lines
and having plenty OF hlgniy amusing
Incidents the underlying motive being
the efforts Of a wife 60 reform her tip
ple-loving husband. The method she
adopts is novel and productive Of much
merriment: and all who are familiar
with the "rattling'. farcc-comcdy work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
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old, old trick comes in. The couple de-
termine To give the erring children an
object lesson, and To pretend 10 have
quarrel OF their own, making each
others life a little hell on earth. OF
course IL all ends well. or the Incl
dental love affairs of Mrs. Vests
brother and the daughter Of a strict
old clergyman. and of a romantic
Spanish widow with middle aged law
yer, nothing need be said. save that
they are woven into the main plot with
true French ingenuity.
Originally booked for only two weeks
i'm Boston, the emphatic success of this
play caused it's extension again and
again. Not only that. but Mr.. Charles
Frohman, under whose management it
was produced, postponed its presenta-
tion i'm New York i'm order that its
prosperity in Boston might not be in
terrupted. Never was the Boston news
paper press SO unanimous as over the
merry story of Gillette's and its pre-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
NARRAGANSETT.

NARRAGANSETT.
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w l. Lorton, Worcester.
Harry w Butterworth. Philadelphia
Edward Coleman, New York.
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Joseph II Hoadley New York;
Henry w King Worcester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

Il $ Clarke. New York.
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PERRIN.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
DipIouncy.

Boston Bill--Please, mum, kin you
gimme somethin to eat-jist the meat the
dog left will doS
Mrs. Miggles--We haven't any dog.
Boston Bill--Oh, you amt? Den you
git 20 work an cook me plate o. ham and
eggs an u cup o. coffee fore kick ye in
the jor orl-Indianapolis Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
A SENSIBLE MAN

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. Itis curing more cases OF Coughs s
Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis. Group and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. than any other
medicine. The proprietor has authorized
any druggist TO give YOU q sample Bottle
FREE 10 convince you OF the merit Of THIS
great remedy. Price 25c. and soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

"Do you think plagiarism is unforgiv-
sbleg" asked the young woman.
"By no means" answered the man who
poses as n severe critic. ~ only wish some
OF our modern writers would do more Of
t. Washington star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

Green rests tho eye. Resting the eye
often means 10 rest the nerves, and the
rofreshmcnt Of the eye Is as necessary to
comfortable life as the renewal OF the
other bodily forces by food.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07
Olympic Theatre.

Though among the latest aspirants TO
public favor. the Williams q Walker
big company of 45 colored stars, which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-01-07

Grecian women had longer feet than the
Average man has now.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-24
To LOOK INTO
CONTRACTS AND
MINT CHARGES
Treasury Official on
Special Duty.

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury F.
A. Nanderlip is guest at the Palace,
where he arrived yesterday from Reno,
New. Mr. Vanderlip comes to this city
principally on a tour of inspection. but
while here he will form one of a board
appointed to examine into the matter of
letting the contract for the stone to be
used in the erection of the new POstofice
building A number of Eastern contract
urs have submitted bids, as we'll as several
California firms.
The way things looked at first, it seemed
as if the coveted contract would be Sc
cured by the Raymond Granite Company.
Ellis & Co. an Eastern firm. however,
entered the field and made such a fight
for the prize that the tide turned and the
prize seemed destined to go their way.
Then it was charged that the stone to be
furnished by the wise men from the East
contained iron and the Treasury Depart
ment ordered an investigation 70 be made
by board composed of Assistant Secre-
tary Nanderlip. Superintendent Roberts
and DR.. Whitehead, a Treasury Depart
ment chemist.
When seen yesterday Mr. Vanderlip said
he had as yet received no direct commun-
ication from the Treasury Department in
reference to the matter, but was await
ing the arrival of DR.. Whitehead. DR..
Whitehead came in on last nights over
land and registered at the Grand. He
had nothing to say, as nothing definite
will be done until after the informal meet
ing of the board which is to take place
this morning.
In addition to looking into the matter
Of the stone contract, Mr.. Vanderlip will
make an inspection Of the Mint and many
important changes are expected to take
place as a result of his visit.
He will also Investigate the matter of
charges for aSSaying: and very likely a
reduction will be made. The mint charges