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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
GOLF GAMES.
Yesterday an Unusually Busy
Day on Links Of Clubs
In This Vicinity.

Yesterday was a busy day at the To-
cal golf clubs. At the Agawam Hunt
Club In the morning. the second round
OF the club handicap match for jthe
Jackson trophy was played. In class
A, B. y. Harris beat Il. A. Barrows 8
up and TO play. A. Barker beat w. T..
Peckham up and 1 to play. In class
u. X. c. Washburn beat #. II. Grams
ton up and 10 play. s. o. Metcalf
beat c. w. Greene 4 up and 3 to play.
The match will be continued tomorrow
afternoon. and the finals will be
played Saturday.
In the mixed handicap foursome
match, the prizes won by Miss Sack
EFT and j. T. Mauran. net score so; ana
Miss II. Campbell and III. N. Campbell.
81.
In the afternoon the invitation hand
leap match was won by II. NJ. Hawkins
OF Fall River. Score S2-7-75, with
Abram Barker, OF the Agawam club
second: score s2-3-79. Hawkins made
two 41's and Barkers medal play was
1899. Both made the score of down
on Boyle.
Al me Wannamoisett club a mems
foursome ball tournament was held.
This was won by n. w. and II. d.
Knight: score 115-23-92, and w. ID.
Browneil and II. ID. Day. i07-12-95.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
SWORN IN.
Many Lawyers and Citizens
Present When New Chief JUS
tico Took Oath Of Office

There was large number OF >mem-
bers OF the bar and other citizens pres
ent at the county court house at 10
O'Clock. yesterday forenoon TO witness
the swearing in of Hon. John II. Sti-
ness as chef justice of the supreme
court OF the state. The new chief JUS
tice held a pleasant reception in his
rooms before the ceremony.
Chief Justice Matteson was early
in attendance at the court house and,
by invitation of his former associates,
took a seat on the bench with them.
Chief Justice-elect Stiness led the pro-
cession into the large court room on the
third floor. and he was followed by
Justices Tillinghast and Rogers and
ex- Chief Justice Matteson
Judge Stiness said to Clerk Blaisdell,
81 have received Mr.. Clerk, the man.
date OF the general assembly notifying
me OF my election as Chief Justice,
and desire To take the oath" Mr.. Blais-
dell administered the oath. all present
standing.
The new chief justice said: Justices
Tillinghast, Rogers and Douglas are
assigned TO sit in the appellate division.
and Justices Wilbur and Dubois to sit
in the common pleas division" The
crier. James Munro. was then directed
to adjourn the court to Thursday morn
irE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
TWO PACEMAKERS KILLED
in RACE AT WALTHAM.

Boston. May 3i.--The loss OF life al
ways feared by men who propel the mo-
tor-pace machines in bicycles races has
occurred.
William II. Miles OF Lynn and Will
liam T. Stafford OF Cambridge were
killed at the Wsltham track yesterday
afternoon as the result OF an accident
TO a motor tandem on which both were
riding. They lost control OF the ma
chine and IL ran into an iron pole used
as a pedestal for an electric light.
Miles was killed instantly. while STAFF
ford lived only two hours after his fall.
The accident occurred I'm the frst lap
OF the second mile of the big motor
paced race. Miles and Stafford were
pacing William F. Stinson, one of the
five contestants. The other competitors
were Albert Champion OF France, Ev-
erett +. Ryan of Walthsm and Archie
McEachern OF Toronto. IL was on the
turn and Champion swerved into the
grass. Miles was steering, and in try
ing TO avoid Champion, lost his pres
ence OF mind and the machine rushfd
up the track and over the bank. Miles
was thrown onto the iron pole. striking
il with his head. his skull being frac-
tured. Stafford was thrown into and
through the fence. His skull was frac-
tured and his nose broken. His arti-
fetal teeth were forced down his throat.
He was removed to the hospital and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31

Keith circuit, OF which Mr.. Albee re-
mains general manager. The local
house, through Mr.. Albee, is repre-
sented in the new association; and, as
heretofore. precisely the same ARTISTS
and the same entertainments VIII be
seen in the Providence fsDuse as In the
other theatres OF the Keith circuit.
with all the added advantages accru-
ing from the formation OF the new as
ISOLATION, In the way OF better ana
more varied entertainment than In
the past.
Mr.. Albee has been in Mr.. Keith's
employ more than 10 years. and has
risen to his present commanding POSI-
tion In the theatrical world through the
possession OF natural ability ana much
force OF character. He lis n native of
the Pine Tree state, and from early
youth he has been what is known In the
professional vernacular as "sh h)w-
man."
Since he became connected with Mr.
Keith. Mr.. Albee has been at various
times in charge OF every one OF that
gentlemaps amusement enterprises. In
1887 he assumed charge OF Keith's thea
tire, Providence. continuing until 1889,
when Mr.. Keith established a theatre
in Philadelphia, OF which Mr.. Albec
took charge, and where he remained
until he was made general manager In
1901. III lcto. Nntn MI. hCltfl lOOh uFEI
the Union Square theatre in New York.
Mr.. Albee gave personal attention 90
that house until IL was fully estab-
lished on the general plan OF all the
Keith playhouses.
The Keith theatres are famed for the
beauty and taste OF their adornment.
and the many comforts and convenient
ces which they furnish To patrons, es-
pecially for ladies. The credit for all
this is due 10 Mr.. Albee.
A little oyer a year ago Mr.. Keith
expended about 100000 in redecorating
and furnishing his Providence house.
and II was all done under Mr.. Albees
personal direction. The result is that
the Rhode Island capital boasts OF a
theatre not excelled i'm beauty. comfort
and convenience by any other city in
the United States except Boston.
Mr.. Albee is still young man. some
where In the early 40s. He is possessed
OF a vigorous personality, is full OF new
and novel ideas and is capable of car
rying TO a successful issue, large un-
dertakings, as has been instanced I'm the
formation OF the association OF vaude-
vile managers OF the United States
the successful issue OF which is largely
due TO the energy that he displayed In
it's organization. and the fact that all
its scope and plans were thought out
by Mr.. Albee long i'm advance Of the
first meeting called for their submis-
sion TO those interested.
Personally. Mr.. Albee Is a charming
and affable gentleman, an interesting
conversationalist. and quite modest
withal. BY the employees of the several
Keith theatres he is thoroughly re-
spected and admired and none will re-
joice at his good fortune more than
those who have been closely associated
with him I'm business for so many years.
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"RER FRIEND FROM TEXAS"

A notable headline attraction at
Keith's next week will be Francesca
Redding and company, I'm Will NJ.
Cressy's Her Friend from Texas
Miss Redding appears as a wealthy
western widow. who has advertised for
husband. The woes OF Willie VIII
kins. who comes awooing, and the in
dignities he has TO put up with at the
hands of Capt. Tom Darlington. also a
suitor, fiji the unsympathetic soul Of
the public with glee. Miss Redding
sizes up the captain i'm the course OF
the play as bluffer, and plans a duel
between her two suitors with pistols.
While IL primed with strong waters.
and gets HIS revenge at the last mo-
ment by driving his military rival off
the premises with a brace OF six shoot
ere ffn
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Mr.. AND MRS. FISHER IN
The HALFWAY HOUSE.

One of the best things in vaudeville
is said to be Ezra Kendall's THE Half
Way House." In which Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins Fisher will be seen next week
at Keiths. This sketch suggests quite
strongly the work OF Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Sdman in that in both instances
the types show the mingling of the
rural and the urban. There is also
finish which resembles, though IL does
not copy, the ending of Back Home
But in subject matter the two offerings
differ widely, for, while with the Sid
mans IL is the charm OF playing ana
the naturalness and simplicity of the
text which please, with the Fishers it
is largely the brightness of the sketch
which helps TO secure the hit. As in his
own performance, Kendall has cut out
everything except the meat and some
OF the lines fairly scintillate. scoring a
success Of pronounced character.
The scene is laid in the principal
room of little country hotel. The pro-
prietor is shrewd, quizzical old
Yankee, who never let's a chance go
by to give a smart answer when ques-
toned. A young woman who Is a men,
ber of a stranded theatrical company
inquiries whether she can obtain room
for the night. She is accommodated
and then sits down TO have a little chat
with the old man. The rest is simply
dialogue, during which the hotel keeper
makes many wise and witty remarks
which cause the audience 10 indulge in
frequent and hearty laughter The
work OF both Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher is
said to be simply delightful. Mr.. Fisher
gives a sketch OF the eccentric host
OF the tavern which Is perfect i'm every
detail, from the quaint walk to the
slightest matter of facial expression.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
CATHOLIC 7. A. U.
The Semi Annual Session Was
Held in Columbus Hall,
Westerly, Yesterday.

The semi-annual session OF the Cath
olic Total Abstinence Union of the
Providence Diocese was held at West
eriy, yesterday. Sixteen societies were
represented by AZ delegates, and Is
members of the board OF government.
After a memorial high mass was cele-
brated at the Church of the Immacu-
late Conception by the Rev. FIR. w. j..
Calvin. the visitors were escorted to
Columbus hail, where the business
meeting was called TO order by Presi-
dent John :. Conaty of Taunton, whose
report indicated that the Union was
accomplishing good work
Secretary Duffy of Phenix, reported
IL societies with total membership of
$50. Individual reports from the sew
eral societies were received. after
which dinner was partaken OF at Hotel
Martin.
At the afternoon session ]. j. Nc
Grath reported that set of resolutions
had been presented to Mrs. Murray.
widow OF the late president. +. H..
Quinn reported that testimonial had
been presented TO Father Malone. late
president of the union, fn the shape OF
a watch chain and charm.
Thomas OBrien, for the committee
on resolutions. reported a set OF re-
solves. viewing with pleasure the pro-
the Bishop in bringing the aid of parish
priests. advocating the organiza ton of
male and female total abstinence So
cietles and cadet societies. recommend
ing individual work, advleating the en-
forcement Of all lliquor laws.and extend
ing thanks to Father Calvin. his choir.
the local societies. and the members of
the press present.
President Conaty reported for the
committee that was instructed to call
on the Bishop and secure instructions
with rgard Ia future work. The report
OF the committee was accepted. and n
vote OF thanks was extended.
On the question of sending delegates
TO the National Convention I'm August
at Philadelphia. II was decided 20
choose two delerates and President J.
s. Conaty and Vice-President NJ. Ag-
nes Bolles were appointed. They were
allowed to choose their own alternates
A vote OF thanks was extended To
the local societies for their courtesies
and their kind reception. At o'clock
the convention adjourned after invok-
ing the divine blessing The reception
committee then took charge and pilot
ed the delegates TO Watch Hill. where
a group picture was taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
CASES OF SMALLPOX
ON TRANSPORT MEADE

San Francisco. May Sl.-The trans
port Meade with General f. S. Otis ar
rived last night from Manila. The
Meade had three cases of small pox
aboard. She was placed in quarantine.
where she will remain an Indefinite
time. General Otis stated TO the quar-
antine officials that he was in excellent
health and wished 10 land TO take a
train for the east as soon as possible.
A quartermaster, a stowaway and'Ta
soldier were infected with smallpox.
The Meade had on board the bodies of
liz soldiers who died in the Philippines.
There was one death on the way over.
The transports passenger list numbers
~ cabin and 134 steerage passengers.
The presence OF smallpox on the vessel
makes the time of Gen. Otis landing
very indefinite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
BIG CROWDS.
Splendid Weather Sent Many
Thousands Of People TO tho
Shore Resorts Yesterday.

All OF the shore resort proprietors
were smiling when they counted up re-
ceipts last night. Every boat which
went down the river and bay, every car
which Travelled toward the south, on
either side of the bay. went packed to
overflowing. The highways were
crowded by bicyclists and every livery
rig. and every private horse and car
riage, save the swell turnouts, that
could be pressed into service was car
rying a load of humanity bent upon
getting an outing and a shore dinner.
1t Is estimated that $4,000 people were
at Crescent Park, and these were Of
fered extra attractions in the form of
bicycle races and a balloon ascension,
with double parachute leap. The ae-
ronauts landed In the tree tops of War
rem swamps, but were not injured.
Manager Harrington was almost
mobbed by hungry people, but he had,
as usual. made arrangements not 10 be
caught short handed on any line OF
edibles. and every man. woman and
child was fed. and gioriously, and there
were basketfuls TO spare. The new
electric line 10 Providence proved "A
popular one and It's patronage indicates
that the Suburban route Will be one
of the best paying investments the
trolley people have made.
Col. Atwell was a king caterer at
Fields Point. He began serving bakes
at ~ o'clock and until time for the last
boat TO leave people were eating and
Of a dinner which was more than salts
flying.
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died at 6:15. He never regained con-
sciousness.
1t is thought that the accident was
due to Miless inexperience in steering
a tandem. While the accident was one
which has always been feared by the
riders and the pacemakers. yet IL Is
said that il would not have happened
had a more experienced man been
handling the apparatus.
Ii was the first accident of its kind
in the country and the first In which
both riders have been killed. In France
a rider was killed some time ago.
Such an accident was feared by Stat
ford. Last year he had a fall at Nash
VILE. but escaped unhurt. He remarked
at that time that some day he would
lose his life that way. His prophecy
came true.
Besides the two men killed. Others
were injured by the machine being
thrown on them. Patrick Callahan and
George Hill. both of Newton Upper
Falls had their legs broken. The ma
chine was thrown on others. and two
men and a woman were rendered un-
conscious. Miles was 25 years old and
Stafford "A.
While this sad accident cast a gloom
over the meet. yet the events were
held The race was run off. with Nc
Eachern a winner. Ryan being second
and Champion third.
Up to the time of the accident Ii was
an afternoon of great sport and fully
L., 900 persons were present.
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THE HORSE PARADE
"A GREAT SUCCESS.
Vast Crowd Turned Out to Look at
Fine-Equines and Splendid
Equipages.

Roger Williams Park was crowded
yesterday and Elmwood avenue was
packed by thousands of people TO wit
ness the first horse parade ever given
by the Providence Driving Association.
The weather was ideal both for horse
and man and every animal behaved
splendidly. Among the many horses
in the parade were several winners OF
blue ribbons at various horse shows,
and several OF the speediest horses in
the country.
The parade was formed near the
Broad street entrance TO the park, i'm
four divisions, according TO the origin
al arrangements made by the commit
tee in charge. The line moved prompt
~ at 2:30 o'clock, although IL was some
minutes afterward before the line pass
ed the reviewing stand on the veranda
OF the Park casino, where representa-
tive horsemen and the city and state
officials were stationed.
The line was formed as follows:
Platoon OF mounted police. led by
Deputy Chief Egan; Chief Marshal
w. w. Whipple and aids, mounted .
American band. Bowen r. Church
leader; Col. Isaac l.. Con-, with Bright
Regent 2:OsA James II. Bashford with
Mary Shy; James Hsgan's Happy
Doctor. 2;21A: Fred Horton with La
mont. 2:19. and Joe Sherman. 2:14A !;
Il. c. Whipple with King Benton,
2:39h: T.. X. Perkins with his pair of
blacks: Burmah r.. Perkins with Jesse
and Daisy, a handsome pair; William
NJ. Bush with Silver Street. 2:19l4 ;
Com. w. Il. Banigan with Billy
Cramer. 2:26A $. f. Darling, with l..
II. J26A; Capt. w. X. Hazard with
fs,1 D.oAL. Tan Hr,x ytt,f fv
Brownie: Thomas A. Carpenter in
charge OF Harold G. Then came the
first division. consisting OF single
horses 10 one man wagons: then the
second consisting of pairs and open
rigs and the third and fourth divisions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-31
WILBUR OPERA COMPANY
GIVES FRA DIAv0L0. !"

The Wilbur opera company's second
season in this city opened most au-
spiciously on Tuesday, and on the af-
ternoon and evening of that day, as
well as yesterday, there was a very
large attendance at the performances.
All of the old favorites received warm
greeting from the audiences. There is
the same variety in the performances
this year that last year made the en-
tertainments so immensely popular.
The opera given on Tuesday and yes
rerday was Auber's Fra Diavolo."
Ii has been the happy task of this
company TO introduce the beauties of
the older comic operas TO many who
knew not their prolific tunefulness and
melody and one Of the most popular
and satisfying OF this class OF works
is Fra Diavolo." j. T.. Conley took
the part OF Lorenzo in the same ac-
ceptable manner as he did at it's pro-
duction last summer. Gus Vaughn
makes almost an ideal robber chief. and
he sings the parts I'm a most pleasing
style. Miss Hattie Richardson makes
the pretty character OF Zerlina as at
tractive az possible and IL will be pleas
ant information to Miss Richardson's
many admirers that her manner is as
gracious as ever. and her voice even
better than when last season she won
by her singing and acting the favor OF
hundreds OF ladies and gentlemen of
musical taste.
Miss Margaret Bolton made a very
acceptable Lady Allcash' and r.. N.
Fall as the lord gave an interesting
portraiture OF the rich travelling Eng
lishman. g. Vaughn was in HIS old
part OF inn keeper and a capital one he
made. J. Clarence Harvey and Harry
Lane are the two followers Of Diavolo,
but they are good. both Of them. In
their quite important parts. The ini-
tation Of the bed chamber scene Won.
az IL deserved. many encores.
The chorus Is even better than last
year, and great attention II given TO
detail In the whole production. Al La
mar has many new songs. which he
sings In the same popular manner as
he did last year. He got an ovation
when he began singing and every one
OF his songs was warmly applauded.
Master Gabriel comes back this season
showing marked progrers Ia his work
His recitStions and representations are
good.
Miss Anna f.aughlin made a hosi os
new friends at the performances Tues
day and YESTERDAY Her recitstions
were very Interesting snd her singing
and impersonsti0ns won constant ap-
plause. Mr. Harry Hermsen II an ex-
cellent eiver of monologues and he can
SHOW fine depth of feeling IN his work
~ VOL ss an excellent style ~ droliery
The "Fsil ~ Rahvlon" as q work o'
at would seem % he the verv highest
thing possible in ths living picture npA
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which consisted of pleasure and fami-
~ carriages.
As the animals and their handsomely
liveried drivers passed the reviewing
stand. the fayorites came I'm for con
tinued and hearty applause. which was
only stopped when another popular
animal and driver made their appear
ance. The parade consumed a little
over half an hour in passing the re-
viewing stand and was said 10 COM
pare favorably with the recent speed
way parade I'm New York.
After passing down Elmwood avenue
10 Trinity square. the pardde was dis
missed, hundreds OF horseme3 going TO
Reservoir avenue 10 speed their horses.
In the evening a sumptuous banquet
was served I'm Tillinghast's pariors. 2S5
Westminster street. to which large
number OF people representing the SO
cial and business interests OF the city
sat down. Among the well known
persons i'm attendance were the follow
ing:
Col. Isaac l.. Goff Hon. T.. h. Per-
kins. Hon. Brmah f. Perkins. Capt.
w. n. Hazard. Eek. Sen. George r. A.
Beane, Alderman James +. Freeman,
Alderman y. j. Mccarthy. DIR. Harris.
DIR. j. T. Cunningham, l.. II. Quimby or
Boston, Frank Jackson. Fred Il. Hor-
ton. w. w. Whipple. Waiter w. South
wick. Horace IL. franklin Leroy D.
Grant, William M. Bush X. Berry,
James. A. Potter; David Burden,
Charles s. Tanner. William Trimble
and Dewitt G. Packer.
Supper over the following gentlemen
made brief speeches. and one and all
hoped for a speedy completion OF the
speedway at Roger Williams Park. j..
+. Quimby. George +. A. Beane. Capt.
". X. Hazard, Fra1x jackson Dr.
tIa~rtg Ala hrCatv1,V and Col.
Isaac L. Con-, the latter acting as
chairman.
Reeves Orchestra, under the leader
ship of Mr.. ID. ID. Phillips. furnished
excellent music throughout the even
ing.
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pAWTUXET VALLEY.

A large addition is to be built 10 the
stone mill at Harris. The annex will
be so feet In length and or the same
width and height as the mill. but hav-
Ing fat roof
A Republican rally will be held in the
hall over the brick store in Centreyille
this evening. Addresses are to be made
I'm English. French and Swedish. The
meeting Is held I'm the special interest of
the Swedish citizens Of that part OF the
town of Warwick.
A milkman of the Valley. whose route
Is long one. and whose customers
many. said 20 one of them recently
that he would probably peddle his
N would bc an excellent plan" said the
customer. FOR horselsss wagons % car,
covless milk"
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great value. since II stands for every
thing that Is high-class i'm vaudeville.
IL is understood that Mx Albee will
make no changes i'm the staff OF the
house, which, like that OF the other
Keith theatres, is first-class in every
department. The only change will be
the addition of "E. +. Albee. Proprie-
tor" to the several signs and in the adj
vertising.
Mr.. Albee will retain his present po-
sition as general manager of all the
keith theatres, with no reduction in
the munificent salary that he receives
for looking after Mr.. keith's interests.
Keiths new theatre in this city will
retain its close relations with the Keith
circuit, and i'm every respect enjoy all
the advantages OF every kind hitherto
shared with the other houses OF the
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HANDSOrlE REWARD
FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE
Mr.. B. F. Keith Presents His Theatre
in This City to Mr. Albee, His
General Manager.

To the. general public. especially in
Providencee the most interesting out
come OF the formation of the new AS
sociation of Vaudeville Managers OF
the United States is the announcement
that Mr.. B. Il. Keith has presented 10
his general manager. Mr.. Edward +.
Albee, his theatre In this city. in con-
sideration of his loEg years OF faithful
service, the estimated value OF the
gift being about quarter of a mil
lion.
There are no conditions whatever, at
tached to the gift. The title passed
over TO Mr.. Albee makes him owner OF
the entire plant, and even gives him
the privilege OF using the name, Keiths
Theatre, which in itself is an asset OF