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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The performance given by Fred Ir-
wins Majestic Burlesquers at the
Olympic Theatre this week is one OF
the best given in this popular amuse-
ment resort this season. and the large
audience yesterday afternoon and ev-
ening. manifested their appreciation of
the bill in no uncertain way.
The performance opens with a par
ticularly funny travesty, entitled
Down the Line" in which the entire
company appears. and there is a rapid
ity of action which is truly refreshing.
The music is catchy. the songs are well
sung. and the work OF the comedians
creates roars OF laughter. One OF the
pretty features is the latest dancing
fad, known as the "Ragger Girls" The
first number OF the olio is given by
kolb and Dill, Dutch comedians. who
murder the English language and 90
several other things. Katherine Irwin.
a sprightly damsel sings a number OF
songs I'm very pleasing manner, and
then come the three Merrils. who as
comedy. trick and fancy bicyclists are
ahead Of anything OF the kind ever
seen here. Mr.. Charles Merrill. as the
A. u. T. cycle messenger boy, is a
whole show in himself.
The Mitchell sisters sing and dance
in ragtime and out of ragtime. and
make quite a hit. and are followed by
the Todd-Judge family, we'll known in
Providence as a team Of acrobats of
far above the average merits. and their
work this season is better than ever.
Belle Taylor is a really superior vocal
ist. who has a carefully trained voice
and her selections are of a very high
order. The performance concludes with
ragtime burletta. entitled THE
Kneipp Cure very funny melange OF
music and nonsense which affords ey-
cry member of the company an oppor-
tunity TO do some good work. The seem
SC and electrical effects are very good
and number OF new and pretty
dances are introduced.
The same bill will be given for the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

phine Lovett who gave a thoroughly
charming performance OF a delightfully."-
romantic part.
The scenery. OF which there are three
sets, is elaborate and very handsome.
IL is the production OF Joseph Physioc
Of the Garrick theatre. 1t comprises an
interior. the Hall at Dunlecky," with
"A wide staircase ascending TO a broad
gallery and through the windows and
the door are visible a sheet OF water
and hills. making a very effective back
ground. A part of a prison and the
place of Iburiai in the vaults of an old
church are the other two scenes, and
both make effective stage pictures.
The play will need cutting. 1t was
quarter after IL O'Clock when the au-
dience was dismissed last evening and
that is altogether too late. The fact
that the piece went with a smoothness
that was remarkable FOR a first per-
formance and that the intermissions
between the acts were not unduly long,
indicates that the trouble was in the too
great length of the play. The cutting
ought not TO be difficult. There is a
deal of dialogue and great many
elaborate speeches, much OF which
could be reduced without i'm the least
interrupting the thread of the plot
Although none Of IL is dull or positively
lacking in quality for entertainment
its cutting would still be of advantage
to the production as a whole by reason
of reducing the time of the perform
ance.
The applause which the new produc-
tion received last evening was entire
ly spontaneous and expressed the un-
forced satisfaction and thorough pleas
ure OF an audience which was entirely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

There was very large audience st
the Empire Theatre last evening. in
fact so large was the assemblage that
one was at once struck with the idea
that theatre-goers had got the impress
sion the play might be stopped. and
the first performance might be the only
one, 80 they hurried TO take advantage
OF the opening night. "Sapho" is the
piece ard the attendance was sugges-
tive OF the strong hold the perform
ance OF unwholesome and suggestive
plays have upon many theatre-goers.
The version OF a more or less celebrat-
ed French novel given is by w. V.
Ranons and "A dull, weary version IL is
after the first act.
The spiral staircase. is put into place
with good deal OF labor on the part
OF stage hands. It's use is to enable a
man to carry a woman UP stairs In a
dreary and disagreeable old house. The
staircase scene is preceded by a
masque ball that in suggestive of the
old Frenchmans statement that the
most dreary part OF life is ats amuse-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

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that the result was disappointing On
the contrary. THE Rebel was accord
ed the most hearty approval by the
large and friendly audience that wit
messed it's inaugural production. Mr..
Mack proved as highly capable an ac-
tor in tensely strung melodrama as he
IN in light romantic comedy. THE
Rebel Is a ra saling good play, cal
culated to keep an audience on the
jump with it's brisk action, strong in
cidents and blood curdling situations.
There is every reason to believe that
IL will add one more 10 the young ac-
tors successes, for Il contains all ele-
ments necessary 10 satisfy the popular
craving for melodrama, as we'll as af-
fordfng the star a good vehicle for his
talents.
Mr.. Mack was, as always. handsome.
vivacious and i'm good voice. His cos
tunes were of the sort made familiar
by long series OF romantic Irish plays
and the duel scene. which was the clos
ing incident. was splendid example OF
a time-honored institution. He sings
three new songs. one a stirring pa
triotlc piece with a male chorus.
Freedom and Ireland" and the other
two Eyes of Blue" and serenade,
being OF the more familiar and es-
pecially favorite Mack sort. They are
all of the stars composition.
The supporting company was excel
lent throughout. Where all are as good
especial mention need only be made OF
Mr.. Mack's leading lady, Miss Jose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
SEMI centennial
Lynn Has Big Parade In Honor
Of Her Fifty Years
as a City.

Lynn. May 15.-Sunny skies smile on
the thousands of sghtseers who crowd
Lynns streets this morning. Battery
@ of Lawrence, which came down over
the road yesterday afternoon firing the
morning salute from Oceansde, and
later band concerts i'm various parts OF
the city. delighted the crowds. Cover
nor Crane and staff reached Lynn at
9:20 a. M. escorted by Henry p Tap
ley, A. j. Johnson and Charles II. Hast
ings OF the citizens committee. He
was escorted to the mayors Office,
where at 10 o'clock a formal reception
was given to the public.
At 1890 the big procession left City
Hall and moved over six-mile route
through the principal residential and
business streets. a review by the gov
ernor and other officials and guests
took place before the column was dis
missed in City Hall square. Along the
line OF parade six huge tiers OF seats
were filed with school children. the
color scheme OF whose costume was so
arranged that words and emblematic
designs were formed As the process
sion passed the children sang patriotic
songs. Gen. Charles G. Frye was chief
marshal and Lieut. William IL. t,ennes-
sy quartermaster general. Capt. John
G.. Warner was chief of staff and Major
l.. y. Duchesney. First Battalion, Light
Artillery. was on the honorary staff
on the chief marshal's staff was a
squad OF 80 lady riders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The London Gaiety Girls company
that opened a weeks engagement at the
Westminster theatre yesterday give
clean show from start to finish. The
performance begins with musical
burletta entitled Faro Bill" i'm which
Ed II. and Rolla White are the most
prominent. The well-knowm Princeton
Sisters follow in songs, dances and
acrobatics. Marten, newcomer In
sleight of hand work, makes favora-
BILE impression. The next on the bill is
Billy Link. a minstrel, who is original,
clever and very entertaining. Every
thing that he says and does is new.
Flny and Burke, late OF the Wise
Guy company, are seen in pleasing
sketch.
Dommandy and Hyland. Irish come
dlans. make an effort 20 create n little
hilarity. but fail, Their work on musi-
cal instruments being the best part Of
their act.
Leona. late of the Watson Sisters.
performs number OF difficult tricks
on trapeze bar. and is followed by
Wilette Charters In sentimental songs
Ed ". White and Miss Rolla White
the latter being the champion lady bag
puncher. are seen i'm their old but live
ly act. On Friday evening there will
be a bag punching contest for the
championship of the state. for gold
medal.
on Monday evening. June .. Herman
psrkin, the treasurer. and Dave Full
fiier will be rendered a Benefit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

disinterested except in it's expectations
of being entertained.
Mr.. Mack naturally received per-
sonal ovation on his entrance. but after
that approval was gained entirely ou
the merits OF the acting and the situa-
lions az they were disclosed.
How thoroughly the sympathies OF
the audience were won For the star. his
associates and the play was especially
well illustrated when the red-coated
soldiers fired into the coffin from which
the hero had escaped. For the people
on the stage tho occasion was one of
simulated rsss on the part of the sol
dsrs, and Of grief and despair on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

order had little more than held its
own in membership and financially had
made gain OF about $4,000.
During the year there has been paid
out by the 40 courts I'm the state for
sick benefits TO members $2l ,+3o.4S: for
funeral benefits from the funeral fund,
$3.50: paid from the benevolent fund.
SlS10.6i. The management expense,
which includes the payment for medical
attendance and medicine. amounts to
$40. 0.SS6.26.
At 1 o'clock a banquet was served to
the delegates bw Court Washington of
East Providence. and nearly all Of the
town officials were guests. This eve
ming the same court will hold a ball in
the town hall I'm honor of the delegates,
and in fact the East Providence MEM
bers desire to show the delegates that
they appreciate the fact that the
grand court held it's annual meeting
here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
THE NEWS PROVIDENCE. r. T. TUESDAY MAY Is 1900

part OF the bride and the hero's friends
who Thought that the hero was still in
the comm. The audience. however. had
seen him escape before the soldiers or
his friends appeared and shouts OF
laughter at the expense OF the zoldiers
who were being fooled was mingled
with applause al the climax, the au-
dience being I'm high good humor, both
because OF the trick and OF antIcipa-
fions OF the pleasurabe surprise which
was in''store for the bride and friends
when the hero should appear I'm the act
TO follow.
There VIII be the usual matlnees to-
morrow and Saturday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
THE FORESTERS.
Grand Court Of Rhode Island
Holds Annual Session at
East Providence.

The 18th annual session OF the grand
court OF Rhode Island. Foresters OF
America, convened I'm odd Fellows hall.
East Providence, at IL o'clock today,
the courts in the state being represent
ed by 81 delegates. The session was
Daniel +. Mccarthy, and after the rec
ords OF the last meeting We're read. a
number OF past chief rangers were ad-
mitted. The report OF the grand sec
retary, Il. j. Fitzgerald. was the most
interesting matter presented at the
morning session, for IL showed that the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
EAST PROVIDENCE.

At the meeting OF The probate court
yesterday Mrs. Jentzel was appointed
administrators on the estate OF Swan
Jentzel who was killed some time ago.
4 daughter OF the late Patrick and Ell
len Gorman. who both died the same
day Was placed IN charge OF Their es-
tate and Mrs. Cassie l.. Hutchinson Of
Tampa. Fla. was appointed admins
tratrix on the estate OF her deceased
brother. NJ. u. Jeweison. Who died at
the Faith Home
Whelden caused considerable excite
ment In the square this morning by
slipping down and one OF its legs went
into catch basin. \ gang of 30 or
more mon worked over the animal for
= half hour. and succeeded In landing
him on his feet again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

and IA performed with a dashpand ac-
curacy most astonishing. Their pass
ing and their double somersaults ut
the finish OF each feat re at least
equal TO anything shown here By male
performers; aud no act OF its Kind SUI
periOr to theirs can be seen In vsude-
Vile today.
Lawrence Cranes act Of Drestidig ta-
tion IN particularly clever and pleasing
His card palming and manipulation are
especially good and his egg-in- he
bag trick ie far ahead OF that of amy
other magician ever seen at Nciths.
defyins even theorizns as TO the
method Of its accomplishment His
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
He WITHDRAWS.
Gen. Wheeler Will Not Be a Candl-
date for Election TO Congress.
VIII Be Appointed a BrIgidlN General In
The Regular Army.

New York. May IA special from
Washington says: After a conference
with the president, at which an under
standing was reached by which he will
be appointed a brigadier general I'm the
regular army. Gen. Joseph Wheeler
gave out letter announcing that he
would not stand for reelection 90 the
House from the eighth district Of Ala
bams. After explaining the cirCumstan-
ces which determined the Withdraw
al. Gen Wheeler announces that he re.
tires from service IN congress now TO
leave the field clear for the nomination
and election OF a successor. not only Tor
the next congress. but FOR the short
term OF the present one. He also cx-.
presses his warmest gratitude for the
support his constituents have given
him durins his lons service as their
representatives tff
lfstst =, ne n.ts1 Slslsi MARTA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

What's thls," exclaimed the hungry
man. You have no less than hall q
dozen dishes here STYLED q ia dOssier.
Yes" said the walter, snably. That 5
because We are not allowed 20 tell
what's In EN-. Washington star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

MY angel.' she murmurod.
"Ah YOU Natter" he gayly exclaimed.
mo. I mean ~. foolish fellow, she re-
pled--for she was theatrical stsr. snd
hs had agreed - hack her company dur
ins the coming seeson.-Cle,elsnd Lesdsr'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

balance OF the week. every afternoon
and evening. Friday evening next viii
be amateur night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Mr.. Andrew Mack is the star and
"The Rebel is the title OF the bill
which has the boards at the Providence
opera house all this week. and last eve-
ming was the occasion of the first per-
formance of the play In this country.
'The Rebel" is melodrama. It's au-
thor is James b Pagan, and IL comes
to the American stage with the pres
tige OF a successful London run.
Its background is the Irish rebellion
OF '9S. The hero is leader In the re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

esting scenes in Egypt, Ireland and
Janan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

And YOU have no clue, Mr.. Hawk
- have plenty n clues. chief. hiit
cant mae any n en- ht this cast -
Cleveland Plain pfei-r
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-15

or running brooks and verdaht banks
The poet gailv potes.
But while his notes are OF green banks
His want h green bank notes
--Washineton star.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

SUCCEED AND ROBBED.- Some time during Wednesday evening, Whoy Kee, the Chinese proprietor of store just north of the M. x P. passenger depot. was assaulted and robbed at his store. As a result Kee is nursing a badly battered head and is minus about $S. According to his story, he was sitting in his place when a Mexican entered and asked for some peanuts. lie said that he had none, whereupon the Mexican struck him with a large rock. cutting a deep gash in his cheek. The Mexican took what cash there vas in the drawer and es- capped.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21
HOLIDAY CANDIES.

The Phoenix Bakery has always been the headquarters for Christmas can dies, and for this holiday season has Q finer line than ever before. In the highest goods they have the 1Iener imported chocolates and the MaiIlard New York chocolates and bon bons, both in original packages and in bulk They have also a distinct novelty for Christmas in bon-bon boxes of fruit shapes direct from New York in imi- tation bananas, oranges, pears, etc. Their candies are received fresh each week. No. : West Washington Street. Notice ths window display.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21
" XXT FEN]evC>,y. l24-lz6 East Washington CZAId w 4 IICI S1I0, Street

move it and make the bed in the same place. the wagon being wide enough for the occupants to steep crosswise with the wagon. The other wagon was similarly constructed as a sleeping apartment for the children and for baggage coach in the day time. Thus equipped they practically travelled, ate and slept in the house and were really comfortably situated.
 They traveled south through Utah and some portions of the state were found to be Edenlike in their general appearance of prosperity. Many farm CTS have little irrigation systems of their own supplied by mountain springs and are practically indepen- dent of everybody aAd everything Much of the country was very attrac- tive. but. of course. the better places are already occupied.
 After crossing the southern line of Utah they went west into Nevada. then south. then east. crossing the Colorado river into Arizona again at Binnelles ferry below the Grand Canyon. This is one. of only two roads, by which travellers can get into Arizona from the north. and in places, even they are in bad condition.
 One of the notable incidents of the trip was that in coming down the val ley of the Virgin river progress was very slow as there had been a recent rise and the river. which had to be crossed siXty-one times, was filled with quicl5s and. However. by careful management. no accidents occurred.
 The worst roads encountered on the tour were in Arizona between Hack berry and Prescott and between Fort Rock and Walnut Creek
 This calls to mind the fact that cer- tain Ariona roads have a national rep utation which is unenviable and when statehood and other little advance steps are taken. if not before. the best possible inducement to immigration would be a little money spent in road building.
 Mir Worden and family arrived in Phoenix via Skull Valley. Kirkland, YarneH. Congress and Wickenburg, and on the whole he said his excursion was a most delightful one. He is well pleased with the country and though he has not yet decided what he will engage in. he expects to make Phoe- nix his home.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21
THOUSAND MILE TRIP
Overland Journey From Blackfo0t
 Idaho, to Phoenix.

A couple of covered wagons standing near a house on the Yuma road west of Five Points and having the appearance of being fitted up with unusual care for travelling purposes aroused the curiosity of a Republican reporter Yes terday, and inquiry resulted in the relation by the owners of rather an interesting story of overland travel.
 The wagons belong to Mr. w. w Worden, who, with his family of eight persons. arrived here about six weeks ago from Blackfoot, Idaho, travelling over a thousand miles by wagon in forty days, exclusive of about three weeks spent in various places resting and sightseeing. The most remark able thing about the journey is the size of the party the fact that dur ing the time they encountered only two or three storms and made the trip without suffering illness, breakdown or any other of the varied misfortunes, some of which usually occur,on all ex- tended overland journeys. They had but two horses to each wagon and not one of the four was sick, Jagged out or any the worse forfhis efforts, except the occasional missing of a ration
 
 country where feed could not be had at any price.
 The good fortune which attended MT. Worden was in great part due to his careful foresight in preparing for the trip in detail before starting out. This leads to a short description of the wa gCns, which at first glance appear to be the ordinary prairie schooners, but a clos1r examination shows them to be a unique consolidation of kitchen dining room, parlor. bed room and cellar.
 The wagons are covered with a framework of flat sheet bows and slats of the best material. over which is placed a double canvas absolutely rain proof. Within, about even with the top of the bed the wagon is hoored, and at various places in the floor are trap doors into the wagon bed below. which answers for a cellar and which is di- vided into compartments for the stor- ing of groceries. supplies. dishes and miscellaneous articles. At the side of the wagon is a flap door and a pair Of steps which are swung under the wa gon when it is moving. The boot be- hind is arranged for the carrying of water barrels. and the drivers seat is chair on a big spring at the right of the front end, while to the left of the driver is the stove. Behind him is an other spring chair in which Mrs. Wor- den rode. At neal-time table was quickly formed by placing either end of the family board on the side slats and surrounding 1t with camp stools. But moments work was required to
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21
CASE OF WIKLIE RUSK
An Effort is Being Made to Secure
 His Release.

An effort will be made to liberate Willie Rusk. who shot and killed his young wife on the streets of Nogales, Mexico, about a month ago. 4 writ of habaes corpus was placed in the hands of United States Marshal Grinths and Deputy George Smullen who have gone to Noga.es to bring the prisoner to Tucson. The hearing of the case will be held in Tucson before Judge George R. Davis on December 24. says the Git izen.
 The Rusk case was a notable one. The crime was committed just across the line in Mexico and Rusk fled to the American side pursued by mounted lolfce of Mexico, who fired several Nhots at him, shooting off several of his ringers, but otherwise doing no harm to the murderer. He went to his room in Nogales. Ariz., changed his hat and without any further efforts to conceal his identity marched down the street and fell into the hands of a Nogaies peace officer. He was taken~to the Santa Cruz county jail in Nogales. The Mexican authorities asked for requisi- tiOn papers but the governor or ATi- zona has thus far refused to grant them.
 The father of Rusk who lives in Tucson went to Ecga,5s and made a fight to hold hi coa from the Mexi- cans, as it is generally conceded that once in the jurisdiction of Mexico the boy would be rt5- with that speedy justice which characrerizes the re public.
 Rusk is twenty-two years old and was raised in Tucson. Last September he married May Sheffield, a young wo- man who was employed selling policy tickets for the Arizona cub. They went to Nogalas to live, and it is said that they frequently quarreled. On the night of the shooting of Mrs. Rusk was walking with a woman friend on the Mexican side of the line, when Rusk ran up to her and without a word of warning. shot her down.
 The outcome of the proceedings in behalf Of Rusk will be watched with interest by the people of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21

A perfectly fresh frock every twenty four hours is the record of some women at Newport.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21
Oranges Oranges

Think you would like to own an or ange grove, do you? Then you had bet ter call on D. A. Spaulding, No. fl West Adams street, for he has the best groves and best orange land for sale in the valley If you contemplate buy ing new land and improving it, he can give you valuable information backed up by actual results, as he has had over five years experience in growing oranges. If you want to buy or sell anything Tn the line of real estate call on
Arizona republican., 1900-12-21

Carved Leather Novelties. McNeil Go.