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The colored American., 1900-08-11

Billy Miller, the Clever monologue
astist, will be seen the coming season
with a white minstrel company. He
will be featured.
Allie Brown, the dainty wire artist,
has been engaged for the coming sea-
son with ChsppelIe's "a Rabbits Foot
Comedy Company"
Hsrry F ddier, the original comedian,
says on his professional card: "Hun-
dreds know me. Thousands aever heard
of MEL Millions never Will,,n'
The promise that this year will mark
the advent of some originality in Afro
Americ an comedies is intelligence of
the most welcome character. Let US
have something new.
The colored American., 1900-08-11
AMONG NEGRO PERFORMERS.

The ga Rabbits Foot" Comedy
{ ON pany began rehearssIs at Lskeview,
N j., August l. Among the promi
mt people engaged are: Brandow and
Arlington, Billy Leonard, Billy and
Madrid jackson, E. w. Pickett, Davis
and Davis, r. g. Barnett. Ben HUM
and score Of others. The show Will
open it's season at Paterson, n. j
August Goth,
The Black Patti TroubsdOurs have
opened their season.
James Ham wood, magician, died re-
Gently at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Billy McClain and Nine, Cordelis are
meeting with great success in Australia
The colored American., 1900-08-11
BIG
J. P. KERR,

II.
Ernest Hogan has learned the con-
certina aud renders some beautiful and
taking selections upon it. 1t is said
that he puts in three hours daily upon
his chosen instrument.
Williams and Walker, the "two real
cooDs" were big cards at Keith's, New
York City, last week. They are backed
to appear over the Proctor circuit be-
fore the opening of their regular season.
J. Harry JACKSON, for a number Of
years dramatic editor on the Indianapo-
lis Freeman, Aas resigned to accept a
place on the executive staff of Pat
Chsppelle's ga Rabbits F oot" Comedy
Company.
The eoIored citizens of Columbus, O.,
gave magnificent production Of
Thirty Years of Freedom" at the
Great Southern Theater in that city last
week. The play ss a SUCCESS in every
respect, every seat and box was sold
and the standing ro1m sign was con.
spicionsly displayed.
The "uountry Coon" one OF the best
shows out next season. The folio wing
we'll known people have been signed:
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the
talented dramatic reader; Msdah Hyer,
Blackstone Qusr,ete; Thornton Sisters,
Master Livsrs, Murlel Ringo, Little
Siren, the Britton, (Joe and Sadle;l
Mamie Emerson, Kid Frazier, CT, ero
Reed, Clarence Logan, Louis Salisbury
and several others.
Nine. Sissieretta Jones, the "Bla;k
Patti" appeared in New York police
court recently as complainant against
her former husband, Richard Jones of
Newark, n. j., whom she charged with
annoying and threatening her with
bodily harm. Jones went to the Star
Theater where Nine. Jones was sing
Ing and acted IN dis orderly msnr er,
after waiting at the stage entrance and
threatening his wife. She then had him
arrested. Nine. Jones ssy she secured
a divorce year ago Jones had since
written her threatening letters and de
clsred be would beat her. She said this
was this the result of her refusal to give
him any more money. Jones was
shabbi!y dressed. He has cataract in
one of his eyes. He denied that he had
threatened his wife, but Magistrate
Flsmmer, after Nine. had expressed
the opinion that ten days on The island
would do Jones good, committed him
for thst length of time.
The colored American., 1900-08-11
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Under medical attention: Mrs. EmiIv
freeman, Of 3o2 T street, Miss Nellie
Green, 2Z1l + street, and Messrs. John
Bennett, of 922 E street, south west and
Thomas Chambers of l21 7th street
southwest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The desire OF a large body Of theatre
goers does not permit Katherine Rober
to take the long vacation that most
actresses accord themselves and for
this reason she will begin her engage
ment In Providence at the Empire
Theatre when the majority Of the pro-
fession is resting. 1t would take her
the 80 weeks of the year to play all
the cities that want her. The contin-
uous work. however does not detract
from its quality and she devotes Der
entire energy and skill to doing her
best work. Whatever the time OF the
year. 1t is this attention to her art
and ner conscientious efforts th/t have
placed her among the foremost artists
OF the day. The praise that she re-
oeives constantly but spurs her on TO
more ambitious accomplishments which
Is shown I'm the high class dramas
which she presents and the perfection
with which they are staged both i'm re-
gard to scenery and costuming. Not
withstarding all this enormous expense
of the great production OF Sardou's
greatest master piece. Madam Sans
Gene Madam Don't Care) the prices
will be 100000 cents; daily matinees
10 and 20 cents.
Refined vaudeville will be introduced
between each act. Seats are now on
sale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
FRAUD IN CUBA.
Governor General Wood Declares
That II Affects the Postal
Service Only.


New York. June 1.--Governor-G General
Wood in a talk with the Havana COR
respondent OF the World relative to the
frauds In the Cuban postal service and
the general condition OF the island. Is
quoted as saying:
Il firmly believe that the irregulari-
ties In the Cuban postal service. which
amount to plain theft only, are all that
will be discovered. The postal service
has not been under my Jurisdiction. l
learned OF the frauds. Instituted an in
quiry and took steps 10 secure the pun
ishment OF the men implicated. | have
since inaugurated a thorough investi-
cation into all the departments and l
am confident that the condition of af-
fairs OF the postal service does not ex-
ist in any other branches"
Gen. Wood also denied the reported
extravagances OF officials and asked as
10 the general condition OF the island.
said:
1T is most satisfactory. The reve-
nues are i'm excess OF the expendi-
lures. There Is less discomfort than
you imagine. and while the advance
ment OF the people is slow, II is un-
doubtedly more satisfactory than the
old condition"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
The HOUSE.

During the last hour OF the session
the House rushed business and much
was accomplished. 4Hg !.
The act providing for the construc-
ton by the Consolidated road Of a
bridge across the Seekonk river was
passed.
The Suburban Railroad act came be-
fore the House again with the recon-
mendation of the judiciary committee
that the act be passed. The act was
passed In concurrence.
Mr.. Sheffield presented a resolution
authorizing the construction of new
buildings at the Hospital for the In
sane, at q cost OF not over $3.50. 900. This
was referred to the committee on A.
nance.
An act providing for the location of
hagmen and gates at railroad crossings
was passed I'm concurrence.
The acts extending the time in which
the Ponagansett Railroad Company
may construct it's road was reported
back from the committee on corpora
tions and passed. t
Also the acts authorizing the West
erly and Jewett City Railroad company
10 mortgage it's property and issue
bonds, and extending the time limit OF
the road. These were passed.
Mr.. John Il. Blodgett introduced "A
joint resolution of adjournment TO
Providence on June IL at IL o'clock.
Passed. tff3
A resolution appropriating $4,000 for
exposition, the amount to be expended
under the direction OF the governor.
was reported back by the finance com.
mittee and passed.
There being no further business, the
House then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
THE REVEREND CHARLES HAaeRovE.

The Reverend Charles Hargrove, min
lister of Mill Hill chapel, Leeds. England.
one of the delegates to the late anniver-
sary meetings of the American Unitarian
association, who will occupy the pulpit
of. the First Congregational church on
Sunday next, has had "A career which In
many respects Is unique. Born In 1910
and descended on both sides from Irish
clergymen. he was educated at Emanuel
college, Cambridge, but identified him
self In later years with the Unitarian
church. and In 1876 he was called 10 the
pulpit OF Mill Hin chapel.
This pulpit was once occupied By Dr.
Joseph Priestley. the friend of BENJAMIN
Franklin and the American colonies. at
a time when both had few friends I'm Old
England The congregation of this chapel
has always been foremost I'm the strug-
gle for civil and religious liberty. They
fought for the emancipation OF the Ro-
man Catholics from civil and religious
disabilities: they supported Mr. Glad
stone In the disestabishment of the Irish
church, and I'm his later conflict for Home
Rule In Ireland. and the American writer.
.HoDcure ID. Conway, says OF II. that.
under Mr.. Hargrove. the MIL Hill pull
pit" has become a rational and moral
Sinai ina rebuke of belligerent injustice.
cruelty. and vengeance. This chapel Is
lohingly called "the mares nest I'm
Leeds. because so many of its members
have become mayors of that city, and IL
has always been centre OF liberty ant,
education.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
MUSICAL TONES IN C0loRs.

Musical tones were made visible last
evening at the Academy OF Natural
Sciences, and were shown in form and
color by lantern on a large screen
Prof. David $. Holman, "A member of
the academy. did this with his recently
perfected instrument, the "phono- -chro-
moscope. Each musical tone was pro-
duced on the screen with It's own geo.
metrical shapes and colors. says the
Philadelphia Ledger.
AS is well known. soap bubble In
the sun has brilliant and constantly
changing colors. The new instrument
makes Nat soap Aim about two inches
square. From it's surface are reflected.
through a lantern, the rays OF a lime
light. Musical tones sung through n
tube set up vibrations on the films. The
effect is startling. the forms are won
derfully varied, and the colors are gor-
geous beyond description. Several gem
tlemen and ladies sang solos and to-
gether against the film. the combina-
tion Of voices producing some very
complex figures. As the film becomes
thinner. the brilliancy Of color increas-
ed. until the film would break. The sus-
tanned notes OF the "Doxology" which
was sung by all present. made a most
instructive and beautiful picture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
WILBUR OPERA co.
SINGS IA MASCOTTE."

The first change OF bill of the second
season OF the Wilbur Opera Company
at the Providence Opera House resulted
in the production last evening of La
Mascotte." This opera has been mors
frequently sung here than almost any
OF the better class. There are In it
gags and "puns that are very an
cfsnt. comparatively speaking. ana
while giving these publicity once more
only excusable for the operas SAKE the
company adds new puns that are no'
particularly bright. The music OF Au-
dram, however. more than makes
amends for either ancient or modern
puns. for there are melodies thal seem
ever fresh and worthy. or these, OF
course the "Gobble" duet is the one
most popular. The comedians or the
company have full swing in the produc-
uon and they make the best or tnese
!. opportunities
The opera house was cool last eve-
ming and IL was "a severe test Of the
popularity OF the opera company tnat
on a night when the heat was oppres-
Sive so large an audience could De
drawn TO an indoor entertainment.
There could be fewer cooler places once
one got over the effects OF the hot
f~-.'~'e'>t'ec ostoitt tHt
tire.
Miss Hattie Richardson sang the part
or Bettina In very acceptable manner.
Gus vaughn was Pippo, the amorous
shepherd. and his singing with Miss
Richardson of the "Gobble" duet won.
as II deserved, great applause and
Miss Richardson and he were forced to
sing portions OF the number several
times.
The part of the Prince OF Pisa Is not
a hard one, and consequently ]. T.. Con-
ley had a lighter role than usual to
play. Miss Bolton az Fiamellor, the
daughter OF the reigning prince. was
seen and heard TO good advantage. Her
voice, though not very strong, Is sweet
and attractive, and her work was de-
servedly well received hast night.
: j. Clarence Harvey and Harry Lane
were the comedians. and as before
stated. they made the best of their OPP
portunities. The costumes and scenery
were appropriate and handsome.
Mr.. Lamar's new songs have met
with great favor and last night his
singing gave great pleasure. judging
by the applause. Little Gabriel is GER
tainly a very clever impersonator and
he hasa neat style as a declaimer.
Miss Anna Laughlin in her singing OF
the popular song, MY Jersey Lily"
with the chorus accompaniment Is very
good. Harry Hermscns monologues
increase in favor with every perform
asnce.f
fThe "Mascotte" will be given the rest
of abe week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01

The Haverhill Gazette comes with
this sorrowful story about real estate:
'sThe great decrease In the value of
local real estate Is alarming and does
not speak well for the future welfare
of the city. The number OF families
that are moving TO other cities on ac-
count OF lack of work also leaves many
vacant tenements. which fact viii not
be conducive TO rise I'm real estate
values. on the whole, the outlook is
not pleasant TO contemplate, and the
bringing about OF ideal conditions In
this city under Socialistic regime
seems to be yet some distance from re-
alization."
II Is the tale OF city built upon a
single industry which the Gazette tells;
when that industry works badly every
BODY Is ruined" Diversity OF Indus
try is the saliva Ion OF cities. Socialism
had about as much influence In de-
pressing the money values of real es-
tate in Haverhill as the moon has upon
the tides.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
MAY SESSION OF the
ASSEMBLY ENDS

Continued from page Eighty
OF Providence TO employ additional col
lectors OF samples.
Senator Parker explained the re-
quircments in this regard and the act
was passed in concurrence.
Also an act in amendment of chapter
4i4 of the public laws. entitled IAN
act 10 establish the city Of Pawtucket," I"
in regard to calling special meetings.
The act was passed.
Also an act in amendment of an act
establishing the city of Pawtucket and
taking the control of the police of the
city out OF the hands OF the mayor and
vesting IL in the board OF aldermen.
Passed in concurrence.
Also an act in amendment OF chapter
1249 OF the public laws, establishing a
board OF public works in the city of
Pawtucket. Passed in concurrence with
out reference. -
Also an act directing the manner in
which the Boston & Providence Rail-
road corporation and the New Work,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company shall construct bridge
across the Seekonk river. Passed in
concurrence.
There. was also reported from the
House an act IN amendment of the
charter OF the Ponagansett Railroad
company. Passed in concurrence.
Also acts in amendment OF an act in~
cooperating the Westerly and Jewett
City Railroad company. Passed in kon-
currence.
Also a resolution making an appro-
priation for repairing and painting the
interior of the Providence County
Court House. Passed. ~
Also a resolution maxim gan appro-
priation for the proper representation
of the state at certain expositious and
celebrations. Passed. Sttfei
Also a resolution to pay the officers
and attendants of the general assembly
at the May session. Passed. No.
Also from the house a joint resolu-
tion OF adjournment to Providence to
June ~. Passed. AttM e
The senate then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
MISS DARLING BECOMES
BRIDE OF mr.. WHITE,

At the residence OF Mrs. Edwin OAR
ling, 2s2 Cottage street. Pawtucket. al
o'clock yesterday afternoon, occurred
the marriage Of her daughter, Miss May
Sheldon Darling, TO Henry Frederick
White of New York.
The rooms were prettily decked for
the occasion. and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Frank j. Goodwin.
pastor OF the Pawtucket Congrega-
tional church, in the presence of the
relatives and immediate friends OF the
contracting parties.
The bride wore white silk, with bou-
auet OF lilies OF the valley. and the maid
of honor was Miss Hannah c. Darling,
her sister who. was attired in white
liberty silk. with overdress OF laven-
der.
The bridesmaids were Miss Helen
Darling, a sister Of the bride. and Miss
Grace White. They wore dresses OF
white lawn and carried bouquets of
sweet peas.
The couple were married while stand
ing in floral bower, and the decora-
tions of the several rooms were OF
green and white.
After an informal reception the
couple left on their tour. and on re-
turning will reside at Montclair, y. j.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
DIE D..

BENNETT-In East Providence. 3ls'
ult., Mary. wife of Michael Bennett.
BENNETT-In this city, 3lst ult, Sarah
s.. wife of Frank c. Bennett, In her
30th year.
BETTs-In this city. Sist ult., Frederick
Belts. I'm his 18th year.
BERRY-In Greenwood. sist ult., Caro-
line Berry. daughter of Ellen Berry
BOYD and the late Frank Berry, in the
9th year of her age.
CLARKE-In this city. 3lst ult. Eliza
beth A., daughter of John and Ellen
Clarke.
DISLEY-In Manton, 31st ult., George
II. Disey, in his 18th year
JOHNSON-In this city, 31st ult., Wei.
come Augustus Johnson, in the 57th
year OF his age
LOOMIS-In Pawtucket. 10Th ult., Eliza
beth. wife of John. Loomis.
MAILEY--In this city, 31st ult.. Timothy
T., son Of Maurice and Hannah Mailey
aged 20 years.
MILIER--In Bristol, r. l.. 3ist ult;. Har-
riet Jones, wife OF Augustus Nelson
Miller. in her SD year.
McISENNA-.In this city, slst ult., Katie.
wife OF william II. McKenna, aged q
years. months and 10 days.
PEARCE-In this city, 3lst ult.. Frank
lin Pearce, in the soth year of his age.
PARSONs-In this city, 3lst ult., Guy
Harold Parsons. in the 25th year of his
age.
PERRY-In Troy. Pa. 30th ult., Harriet
Emily Perry, formerly OF Providence.
PROvENCHER-Tn East Providence, 30th
ult.. Cora. daughter of Joseph and the
late Exilda Provencher, aged II years
II months and "a days.
SHEDDEN--ln Pawtucket 29th ult.,
John Shedden
SWEET-In Glocester. 30th ult., Joseph
inc Keith. infant daughter OF Harry L.
and Annie B. Sweet, aged months and
q days.
wHITE--In this city. 3lst ult., Isabella
wife OF Thomas White. aged 4b years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
NAaRlsANsfIr rIrR.

Rev. p. NJ. Prescott OF Washington,
ID. c.. and his family have arrived at
their summer villa.
Miss Helen C. Watson, eldest daugh-
ter OF Irving Watson, after a six
months visit among relatives at Chi
cago. st. Louis and Detroit, has re-
turned TO her home. 4s.
Mrs. Col. c.. s. Wheaton having
closed her winter home at Washington.
ID. c.. Is with her daughter at Canon
chet for the summer.
As the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Gov.
Sprague. Mr.. and Mrs. Dun Of New
York city have arrived at Dunmere.
Irving Watson has arrived home from
a business trip 10 Denver. During his
absence he was given n banquet by the
st. Louis Press club. and WAS also en-
Enthusiastically received by the Chicago
Press club. ff
DR.. Lawrence OF st. Louis and wife
have arrived Cor the season.
John ~. Hazard and family, after
passing the winter at Santa Barbara.
COL, have returned TO their home at
Peacedale. tt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
TURKEY is BUYING
AMERICAN PRODUCTS.

Washington, June LA gratifying
increase in the amount and variety Of
American products entering Turkish
ports has been noted OF late, according
to a report to the state department
from Consul General Dickinson at Con-
stantinople. Wire nails and other arti-
cles Of American manufacture. says the
consul, have taken complete possession
of the Levantine markets. and when
other staple articles of American make
are once thoroughly introduced, their
market in Turkey also can be controlled
by our manufactures. Consul General
Dickinson reports an innovation I'm the
shape of orders for American boots and
shoes from leading Turkish merchants,
their undeniable superiority over the
European product assuring extensive
sale I'm Turkey. The greater part OF
some 200 tons OF railroad material to
be used in constructing the new Nile
railway will be furnished. Il is said, by
American manufacturers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-01
WELL KNOWN CITIZENS
SUCCUMB TO DISEASE,

welcome A. Johnson. for Fl years a
letter carrier in the Providence post Of
nee. died at his home. No. 2l Prairie
avenue, yesterday afternoon. from
Brights disease. He was born in Coy
entry. 81 years ago. and came TO this
city as boy. At the outbreak OF the
civil war he enlisted In the First Rhode
Island Cavalry from Allendale. Oct. 4.
1901. and served through the war, be-
ing mustered out Aug. 3. 1865. after
having been promoted corporal on the
9th or June OF that year.
While lying wounded In the military
hospital near Middiebury, VT. on June
IS 1868, he was captured by the rebels.
He was taken to Libby prison, Rich
mond, and later transferred TO Belle
Isle the worst of the southern prison
pens. From that ne was subsequently
paroled. Jan. 6. 1864. he re-enlisted as a
veteran volunteer. and was transferred
to Troop &, at the reorganization of
the regiment, by order. dated Dec. u.
1864. At the close OF the war he re-
turned TO this city, and II years ago
was appointed a mall carrier. a position
that made him widely and favorably
known
Mr.. Johnson had served as president
OF the Providence Branch. No. 10. Ma
tional Association OF Letter Carriers.
and was also a past president sof the
local Letter Carriers Relief Associa-
tion and president OF the First Rhode
Island Cavalry Veteran Association. A
widow and Ave children survive him.
Franklin Pearce, one OF the Oldest
residents OF the city. and one who was
very highly respected, died at his home
at No. is Cope street, yesterday after
noon. after an illness which had lasted
for about six months. He was born In
Little Compton. June 10, 1920. his faith
er. Thomas Pearce, being y descendant
of Richard Pearce OF Bristol, England,
who came TO this country on the ship
Lion I'm early colonial days. His mother,
Eliphal (Tompkins) Pearce. was de-
scendant of John Alden and Priscilla
Mullins. who sailed 10 America in the
Mayflower. Sept 6. 1920. landing at Ply
mouth the next December 20. Alden
was one OF the original signers OF the
compact on the Mayfiower.
Mr.. Pearce came TO Providence when
quite a lad and learned the house
painting trade, in which he became one
of the leaders. and carried on the bust
ness until the time OF his death, always
having enjoyed a reputation of the
strictest integrity. He never participate
ed actively in politics. but was deeply
Interested in the welfare OF the city,
and closely followed all the question
OF municipal governments. His widow
and daughter. Nellie b.. and son, Frank
T.. of the jewelry manufacturing hrm
of Frank Il. Pearce a. Co., survive him.