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New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

ApropoS OF the revival OF SardOus ''Patrie"
NJ. Claretie tells amusing story. 1T is not
easy always he says. "tO preserve scrupuIous
truth on the stage especially when the cOquet-
terie OF actresses is endangered. Some years
since an actor Of talent, now rather forgotten
Leon GoZlan, the author of a masterpiece of
irony which those who do not know it will be
glad to read, the Aventures O. AriStide Frois-
sart,' produced at the Theatre Francois a COM
edy of adventure called the 'Gateau des Reines >
It told the episode of the marriage of Marie
LecZnska with Louis Nv. and all the princesses
who surrounded the throne took a piece from
the gateau deS roiS' to who would be queen
And the daughter of the King OF Poland finally
secured the prize. The manager Of the Com
edie, who was then. I think, still ArSeae Hous-
Saye, resolved to render this piece in Iuxuriousv
accurate style, and make il reproduction Of
an eighteenth century at elegant and
smart He gave an order for the dresses to
Meissonier, who knew we'll as Cochin or
Portal, any of the masters so admirably
studied by Lady Dixie. the fashions of the last
century, and the painter decided to give a few
water colOrS of great accuracy TO the cOStumier
But then there were fine cries among the actors!
These CorsaSes. these panniers. these sleeves
appeared TO them impossible; and one OF them
who had much wit and much wit as talent
Augustine BrOhan. said. Really NJ Meissonier
is making fools OF us. Does he take us for our
grandmothers"
Mrs. Gaskelrs life of Charlotte Bronte Will
complete the Haworth edition OF the Bronte
novels. About a hundred letters will be
found in this edition.
Mrs Wards somewhat carping and hyper-
critical observations concerning Charlotte have
reused TO wrath editorial writer in .sThs
LOGON Daily News" presumably Mr.. Iang,.
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BISMARCK AND BEACONSFIELD.

NOTES FROM JOHN BOOTHS "REMINISCENCES.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

Mr. Henry Harland's forthcoming book IS
entitled The Cardinals Snuff Box
New-York tribune., 1900-04-01

The accomplished scholar Joseph Jacobs Is
coming to this country to assist in the editing
of the proposed Jewish Encyclopedia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-10
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE.

There are enough genuine headline"
features in this weeks entertainment
at Keith's To satisfy the most exact
ing; and the remainder of the pro-
gramme is so well balanced as to main
tain an excellent average throughout.
The laughter and applause heard yes
terday left no room for doubt OF the
and, although IL included several acts
that have been seen here before, with
out exception they created even a more
favorable impression than when first
presented.
The Great Lafayette. who last week
clearly established his supremacy as
1.-The star OF vaudeville" offers change
OF programme, introducing, in addi-
tion 10 the best features OF last week
several new ones that make this weeks
offering as a whole measurably more
pleasing than it's predecessor Among
these IL an announced impersonation
of Maitre Laborie In the Dreyfus trial,
which involves wonderfully quick and
seemingly inexplicable change from
that 10 Dreyfus himself; and its nature
IN 50 surprising and it's denouement so
unexpected that the audience for "A mo-
ment sat silent in aston shment, and
then burst forth I'm enthusiastic ap-
plause. After his marvelously faithful
impersonation OF Sousa, Lafayette in
troduced an automaton imitation OF
the March King. which Is so clever i'm
conception apd so irresist.bly comical
in execution, involving again an in
genious deception, that it was one of
the funniest features OF programme
abounding in strong comedy elements.
The Chinese song, with instrumental
accompaniment and mock quarrel be-
tween the conjurer and the pianist and
drummer, and the impersonation of a
Hebrew orchestra director, with Its
subtle humor, also provoked great
laughter; and the impersonation OF
Ching Ling Foo. in which Lafayette
proves himself more than a rival OF the
Oriental magician, created even
stronger impression than last weeek;
and at the conclusion of his act La
fayette was given a genuine ovation
and was compelled again nd again TO
bow his acknowledgements. He will
vary his programme more or less from
day TO day during the present week,
which is pos lively the last of his en-
gagement here.
Tactics" as presented by James o.
Barrows and company, is unquestiona-
bly, the best comedy-drama In vaude-
willie today: and II Is much more en-
joyable now than when given here
earlier in the season. having been i'm
proved by the addition of some ex-
cellent business and many touches
that come only with continued presen-
tation. Miss Mamie Dupont is now the
Mildred Stafford. and has very materi-
ally strengthened the piece. making the
character conspicuous and thoroughly
entertaining by her dainty and intelli-
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gent work. The mimic battle between
the two crusty old soldiers has been
worked up until il IL nothing short
OF screamingly funny, and fairly con-
vulsed the audience. which at the close
expressed its enjoyment In the heartiest
kind OF applause.
George Fuller Golden, one OF the best
anonologue comedians of whom vaude-
willie can bost whose humor is OF a
type quite it's own and marked by
strong Individuality and great clever
ness in its presentation, found even
greater favor than when he scored so
big N hit here nearly two years ago.
HIS stories and limitations are new and
invariably entertaining and often create
an uproar OF laughter; and hs act Will
stard well I'm the front rank OF those
OF it's class 50 FAR offered at Keith's.
Charles H.. Grapewn, assisted by
Miss Anna Chance and company, pre-
senta an entirely new sketch. Above
the Limit" In which he assumes the
role OF n bOwery youth Of type Pc
culiar 20 a certain portion OF that no.
torious thoroughfart. and Mss Chance
that Of an actress In search OF an an
gel" MIR. Grapewln's versatility Us
demonstrated by the strong and con-
sistent character drawing Of this part.
distinctly different from anything he
has before done and he proves effec-
lively that an actor OF INTEL gence and
real abnity can present tough
character without the sefnblanoe on
anything that can possibly offend the
most sensitive aud ~ the Same time
can make IL funny 4" the full limit sb
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new EMPIRE THEATRE

owen Davis big scenic production.
Through the Breakers" is the attrac-
tion at the New Empire theatre the
present week and the opening perform
ance last evening was we'll attended
Tie audience was thoroughly satisfied
with the startling climaxes with which
two of the acts closed and the curtain
calls were numerous and emphatic.
1t vas play that deals with passion,
hate and law breakers and the scenes
are well worked up. The cast is a more
than usually competent one and some
of the principals give decidedly inter-
esting bits Of character acting. The
plot, though rather a heavy one, seerns
TO be always satisfactory to the major
ity of the audience and the piece has
the advantage of being splendidly put
on the stage so far as scenic effects are
concerned. True the action is DIT
crude at intervals and things happen
one way though they might, so far as
the eye can discern. have happened an
other. OF course their happening tne
other way would not have made as in
teresting a climax on special occasions
as their happening the way Mr.. Davis
has chosen for them. One OF the pest
things ever seen on the Empire stage is
the mechanical ocean. The arrangement
OF the smugglers' cave is unique and
the rescue OF the clergyman and the
abducted briGe is a thrilling bit OF work.
In the character of Peter Turner,
leading citizen OF a village on the coast
of England, the unknown captain OF "a
smugglers' party and the villain lover,
Mr. j. Hay Cossar, has part tnat
would severely tax the energies OF any
actor. Mr.. Cossar is always careful in
his work and he receives with more
than usual zest the Kisses OF the op''-
nents OF villainy IN the upper gallery.
Joseph T. Keefe in the part OF Capt.
Tobias Ramsey OF the revenue service
gives as fresh and breezy pertorm-
ance as one often sees in "A melodrama
~ such thrilling nature as Throush
the Breakers" Miss Antolnette Walker
gives some light and very charming
touches TO her love making ana co q
quetry in the character of Mabel iiar-
wood Mr.. Francis Gheen portrays the
part of the hero In an effective manner
and Charles Stewart proves most Ell
ficicnt companion 10 him. The minor
parts are well portrayed. particularly
that OF ola Bin Dare. as impersonated
by Mr.. James Bevins. Miss Fanny Me-
Intyre. as Maud Radford. the orphan
heiress gave an interesting and careiul
rendering of the character on Wnicn
most of the interest OF the play cehtree'
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duets and the best limitations of violin
and cello and of cats and barnyard
fowls yet heard here. The biograph
pictures OF life-saving at a fire in Ber-
lin. of American soldiers firing In the
trenches In the Philippines,and OF other
In tresting scenes are more than or
dinarily effective this week. The
Crouch Baxter Trio give a high-class
Instrumental act of rarely pleas ng
qualities, In which Mr.. Crouch's legiti-
mate banjo playing and the admirable
piano accomplishments OF Miss Baxter
are especially praiseworthy. Klein ana
Clifton, In a dancing act full of gin
GER and happily combining acrobatic
stunts, comedy, eccentric dancing ana
buck dancing are one OF the pest
teams" OF their class seen here this
season, and they were given richly
earned recogn ton. The singing and
comedy sketch OF Kelly and Adams was
also received with great favor, espe-
cially Miss Adams contralto solos, in
which her pow erful voice was heard
TO fine advantage in Irish and other
songs; and the coon" song medly and
cake walk finish earned cordial evil
dences OF appreciation. Hafford ana
Worth offer singing act, In which SO.
los and duets are particularly well
rendered. and an effective feature OF
which is a descriptive song illustrated
I'm character. LaZelle does some Won
derful balancing on one foot on the
slack wire, at the same time juggling
and reversing the usual procedure by
dressing himself in full evening dress
at the finish. Markey and Stewart do
an Irish talking act" in which the
comedian succeeds In provoking his full
share of hearty laughs by his touchi-
ness on the subject of horses. The
stereopticon pictures are full of inter
est: and the entertainment as a whole
IL notably strong and well varied from
beginning TO end.
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fRENchMEN ON Horse JACK.

In paper on Questionable Paris"
Richard whiteing contrasts Rotten
Row. in Hyde Park, with the Row In
the Bots de BouloGne.
II is the same with the riding The
Row in the Bois is prettier in its sur
roundings than the Row in Hyde Park.
IL Is more ample. and 1t commands a
finer landscape. The sense OF the time
OF year. spring. summer, or even win
ter. is more inslstent. The personnel
may not be quite so impressive as i'm
the Row. but that another matter.
The riding is a little mixed. Everybody
thinks himself entitled TO have try.
The freedom from fear and trembling
with which some Frenchmen vii, noun
with which some Frenchmen will
mount a horse must ever cause fear
and trembling in the beholder. The
beggar on horseback is not half so OBJ
jectonable as the rich man who has
mounted late in life, says writer in
the Century.
The park riding is good. but here
once more. as in all else, IL tends to err
on the side OF finease, and TO suggest
the Hippodrome. There are no better
circus riders I'm the world. Who but they
have taught the horse 10 waltz and 10
make his bow? A little of this affecta-
tion has crept into the management of
the cob. Finesse, finessel you find Il
everywhere-even in the institution of
afternoon tea. The bread and butter
is a trifie too diapnanous for human ma
ture's daily food. The sense of a relig-
ious rite is little too intrusive. When
the French copy the foreigner. they
copy with the exaggeration OF idolatry.
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laugh provoking possibilities. The
sketch itself 10 one OF the most COM
fcal and original In conception and
treatment that has been seen here. with
absolutely nothing old I'm II either in
lines, situations or business" and not
only Is every line full OF meat" but II
would be difficult 10 find a moment dur
ing its presentation when the audience
was not either ION the broad grin" or
laughing immoderately. Miss Chance
looks charming. as usual and contrib
utes a pleasing vocal solo and assists
materially In developing the run OF the
sketch.
Miss Florence Moore, ~ho possesses
a sweet. pure. flexible and finely cultl-
waited soprano voice of high range and
sings with accurate intonation and ad-
mirable method. stored very strongly.
especially In the fiorid "Traviata" Sc
lection. in which she strikes high IL at
the climax. Her rendering of the Mas
cagni interiDezzo was dainty and ex-
pressive, and she sang the drinking
song from "Girone- -Giroha with fine
dramatic effort and delicate humor, and
won rounds OF hearty applause.
The Bruet-Riyieres. whose singing
Is marked by all the Frenchy qualities
OF sparkle and dash and chic, with del
icacy anr refinement. made one OF the
emphatic hits with their humorous
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ber OF new specialties have been added.
making the bill one of the best Of the
season.
The fun begins with a musical concep-
ton entitled "Tho Bon Ton Reception"
I'm which the greater part OF the company
is seen. In this the handsome costumes
are quite feature.
The DeGraff Sisters open the ollo with
songs and dances, and are warmly re-
ceivcd. The entertaining comedian. Ed.
shayne. and his talented partner. Mac
Worden, appear I'm their old sketch. but
Il has been remodeled to such an ex-
tent that II appears almost new Rou-
den and Griffin, "a musical team and new
comerss nave something quite original
I'm their line, so much 30 that they were
Obliged To respond TO three hearty en-
cores.
Edward Gallagher and j. j. Barrett.
Irish comedians, added TO their popular
ity as did Larry Smith and Mamie
Champion in their laughable sketch
Hunting a Husband"
A pleasing dance, Dream OF the ORR
entS was given by the girls of the com
pany. and the scenery In this was more
Than ordinarily effective.
Conway and Leland, the merry mono
pedes were the last In the olio, and
besides being comedians OF 40 mean or
der. they are skilled acrobats, and per-
form many fcats and their more for
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OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The Tenderloin Burlesquers, a COM
pany OF vaudeville people of merit. is
at the Olympic theater this week and
gave very satisfactory performances
yesterday afternoon and evening.
There Is no opening burlesque. but the
olio starts the performance. the first
number beng contributed by w. A.
and Isottie Bohome, who do a German
comedy sketch, which Is amusing. Jesse
Burden, n very clever clog dagcer. did
some intricate steps. giving clogs. reels.
Jigs and other dances.
DAILY and Tafe are clever acrobats
and throw in great deal OF comedy
work, and they are followed by Reidy
and Currier. certainly two OF the best
vocalists ever heard IN this theatre.
Their selections are far above the aver
age, and they received a great deal OF
well merited applause. German and
Proctor have a very refined musical
act. Mr.. German proving himself
clarinetist OF ability, while Miss Proc
tor plays n number Of instruments and
sings 'pleas sngly. The hit ~ the show
Is made by Miss Bertle Fowler and
Burrel Barlaretto, late OF the Hotel
Topsy-Turvy" company and Miss Fow-
Ter almost brought down the house BY
her side splitting rendition OF several
dreams. while the singing OF the pair
Is very goods
Nj 50 Violet Gleason Is q sprightly
sersO-comic, who sings n number OF
catchy songs, one OF them being new to
Providence. The olio is brought to a
close by a red-hot act by the three
Hickman Brothers. In which there IL
a little of everything and a heap OF
real fun. The performance concludes
with a burlesque. "The Famous Sapho
Trial." I'm which the entire COM
paiy participates. ami there vs. very
ludcrous court scene. The same bill
will b. given fC- the balance OF the
week, every afternoon and evening.
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PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Magician Kellar opened brief en-
gagement at the Providence Opera
House last evening and as usual de-
lighted and mystified his audience
thoroughly.
Mr.. Kellar's evening Of magic has de-
veloped steadily from season to season
in elaborateness. ingenuity and deli
cacy. While his programme is changed
but slightly, there is a greater finish TO
his more pretentious exhibits and they
are opened more freely to the incredu-
lous In the audience and made more
convincing In many minor respects.
Last evening, for instance, Keliar
permitted a committee OF two gentle
men selected by the vote OF the audi
ence itself to actually take a leading
part In the mathematical work In
which, by Thought transference," a
blindfolded assistant reads the numbers
marked in chalk on "a blackboard, adds
them. cubes them, and the like. The
numbers were all put down by one
member OF the committee. Kellar ap-
parently taking no part I'm the detail
and the bindfolded assistant performed
the mathematical problem AZ quickly
and read the figures as glibly as ever.
\ new trick In the thought trans
ference" exposition is the calling OF a
number of cards picked out and laid
on a table. The committee last even
ing dealt the cards from pack they
had shuffied, Kellar uttering no wcrd
and giving no sign to the blindfolded
girl who called the cards one by one as
she picked them up.
l. was all exceedingly mystifying aid
absorbingly interesting. and the ap-
parent freedom with which Kellar per-
mitted an inspection OF his stage only
contributed to the marvel and added
TO the entertainment derived by the
audience. The committee was allowed
full swing and when one of them
wanted TO substitute another chair for
the chair which was all ready for the
blindfolded girl to sit IN Kellar made
no objection, and, accordingly, a
chair was picked out by one OF the
committee from the suite In a box.
Kellars sleight of hand work still
remains without an equal in that class
of stage entertainment. 1t is simply
bewildering in it's sickness. The cab
met feature, the glass clock. and the
various feats OF magic produced with
apparatus, were all as mystifying to
the audience last night as ever. The
illusion OF the hypnotized and rigid girl
suspended in ahe air was done with
greater plausibllity than ever before
and was perfect in defying detection
of the means employed. The illusion
was very beautiful
The Blue Room" exposition Is as
charming and awe inspiring as ever.
Here Kellar dissoves himself into a
skeleton. grows orange trees from a
seed with a profusion or fruit rlpening
on the tree, rose bush that springs
up in a few minutes and bursts into
bloom, the cutting of OF his own head
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tunate fellow beings will find difficult to
initiate.
Clown" Is presented for an after piece,
and i'm this Messrs. Shayne and Smith,
assisted by the entire company, make IL
sufficiently interesting for all TO keep
their seats until the curtain Is rung
down.
The same bill will be given every af-
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A continental technical journal de-
cribes what I; calls probably strongest
steel ropes ever made "'hc ropes witch
are for a bridge over she Aigcn kiver.
near tho baden Lake. are made OF $50
wires, ca,h about n quarter Of an inch
thick. They weigh some 1856 pounds per
yard, and their strength Is such that u
would require a force of 10000 pounds
weight 10 tear them. The bridge for which
they are made will be l52 feet long.