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Roland Reed has fully regained his health
and will open his fourteenth season as
star at the Boston Museum next August.
Isadore Rush tMrs. Reed will, of course.
play the leading female role in a comedy
recently written and not yet named.
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Louise Thorndyke Boucicarlt is in vau:
deville, playing in a one-act play, "A Proper
IMPROPERLY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Lady Slavey" with much success has made
decided hit in London in The American
Beauty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Miss Annie Russell Is not an American
by birth, as has been supposed. but was
born In Liverpool, England, in 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Clara Lipman has just completed dram
atization of the popular novel. Lady Bar
barity."
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Anthony Hope Is dramatizing his novel.
Simon Dale" specially for E. H. sothern.
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The jury which handled the "Sapho' case
in New York has written a letter to Miss
Nethersole. in which they say that they are
DESTROYS of expressing over their sigma
lures their conviction that there was Moth
ing developed in the which would In
the slightest reflect on her or her play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Rostand's illness continues and the re-
ports which have been heard concerning his
sanity have not as yet been authoritatively
denied.
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FRANCIS WILSON IN ''ERMINIE."-The
coming Of "Erminie," which is announced
for the week after next at the Columbia,
by Francis Wilson and his company, brings
ago that Mr.. Wilson completed a score Of
1000 performances of the role of 'tCadeaux"
in "Erminde" Francis Wilson is able to
supply out Of his own humorous conceits
of the multitude. and this ability, COM
bined with exceedingly pretty music, car
ries ''Erminie" to a pitch of success in
America that it did not achieve across the
ocean. 1t is not strange. therefore, that
Mr.. Wilson's performance fills the theaters
to overfewing. The sale of seats has al
ready grown to large proportions and a
most successful week is assured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Charles Frohman has secured another
play from Barrie, entitled Two Kinds of
Women" 1t Is quite different from any
thing Mr. Barrie has heretofore written
and borders on the problem play. 1t will
probably be presented by Frohman's EN-.
pire Theater stock company in the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Richard Mansfield has secured rights to
ToIstors Ivan the Terrible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Bernard Shaw's latest work, You Can
Never Tell has scored a success in Lon
don and will probably be seen in New York
next fall, Charles Frohman was present
at Its first production. The lines are re-
ported to be unusually clever and the ac-
ton quick and interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

f. s. Willard will open his next American
tour in Boston in November. Mr.. Wizards
repertory will comprise THE Middleman,"
THE Rogues' Comedy David Garrick,"
Tom Pinch, The Professors Love
Story" and two new plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

There was general report current in
New York during the past week to the eff
feet that Julia Marlowe will very soon wed
her manager. Mr.. Charles Dillingham; John
Blair, the well-known problem play pro-
Queer, has also been mentioned as a posi-
BILE future husband of Miss Marlowe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

Mabel Gilman may take Lulu Glaser's
place in the Francis Wilson company.
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DRAMA

and as attractive and fascinating as any
of the troubadours' previous offerings. "A
Rastime Frolic at Ras-Bury Park Is the
title of the new opening skit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

The Prince of Wales complimented Mrs.
Carter for her acting in "Zaza."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

At the annual meeting of the National
Academy, held in New York on Wednesday
evening, MeSsrs. Howard Russell Butler
and George r. Barse We're made full acade-
micians, and Mr.. Nerplanck Birney, for
Socate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

MAY CARNIVAL.-The fifth annual May
carnival of the pupils of Miss Cora Shreve
will be given at the Columbia Theater Mon
day, May IA. Music and fancy dancing will
be features Of the program. Miss Shreve
numbers among her proteges the smallest
juvenile dancers in the District. The cur
tain rises at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-12

The surprising price of s11 $50 was paid
for bust of Sir Walter Scott, by Chan
trey. at the sale of Lord Peel's effects in
London yesterday. The purchaser was Mr..
Duveen Of London. whose firm has a
branch house in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
PECULIAR WILL.
Royal Leaves His Entire Estate
to Society for Prevention
Of Cruelty TO Animals.

Philadelphia, June 29.--William c.
Royal of Germantown. who died May
10, and whose will has just been pro-
bated. left his entire estate valued con-
servatively at $4,000 to the Woman's
Branch Of the Pennsylvania Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Mr.. Royal devises to AIS widow. Emily
Royal. his horses, dogs and any other
animals may possess. But should my
wife be SO situated at any time az to
make the care Of said animals incon-
venient or burdensome. then In that
case it is my wish that upon her re-
quest the care or custody OF said AMI
mails shall devolve upon the Woman'o
Branch Of the Pennsylvania Society fox
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Aninra1g.'
Mr. Royal devises $500 month TO hin
widow during her life. After her death
the annuity TO his widow and his entire
residuary esate are to revert TO the
society. n "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
ROBBER SHOT.
Refused TO Stop at Command
Of Policeman and Was
Fatally Wounded.

Everett, Mass. June 29--An unknown
robber was Shot and fatally wounded
at 1880 o'clock this morning by Officer
Z. L. Palmer.
The man was hurrying through Ever
ett Square with a bag over his shoul-
der and refused to stop at the officer's
demand. He was shot in the temple.
There was nothing about the man to
show his identity. He apparently was
about 80 years of age and in his pockets
skeleton keys and other implements
used by burglars were found.
The bag which he carried contained
nearly 100 rubber heels which we're ia
ken from Merlyns shoe store in the
block opposite City hall. A memoran-
DUN book was also found In his pocket.
containing a list of business places, in
cluding the one from which the heels
were taken last night.
This is thought by the police TO be
record of places i'm which the man has
operated OF late. Attempts are being
made TO identify him through the pic
lures i'm the r6gues gallery. as from all
the evidence in the hands OF the police.
he In considered an expert thief.
The numerous burglaries which have
been committed recently have prompt
ed the police to take vigorous measures
to suppress them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
BACK FROM LONG JOURNEY.

Port Townsend, June 29.--The steam-
er Al-Ki arrived last night from SKA
quay, bringing go passengers and $3.50. :
600 i'm dust from Dawson.
Among the passengers OF the Al-Kt 10
Lieut.. J. S. Heron OF the Eighth United
States Cavalry, who year ago started
from Cook inlet with small command
and crossed a hitherto uppenetrated
country leading for hundreds Of miles
over mountains. valleys and plains to
the mouth of the Tanana-
The expedition was deserted by the
Indian guides and for some monthn
fears were entertained for abe safety
of the party. but on December II they
reached the mouth OF the Tanana.
where orders were received TO remain
until spring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
PERRY HEATH.
The First Assistant Postmaster
General Will Probably
Not Resign.

Washington June 29.-Although u
Is generally believed that Postmaster
General Perry Heath Will resign his
office to take charge of the literary bu-
reau OF the Republican Campaign com
mittee. Mr.. Heath Is quoted as saying
just before he left for Maine several
days ago. that he would not resign. and
intended to continue I'm his present
office until the fourth OF next March.
Then Il Is his expressed Intention TO get
out OF politics for good. He has said
all along that he would continue In his
office and the rumor that ne was to re-
sign did not come TO life until he had
left this city for a ten days trip TO
Maine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29

The Rhode island delegates to the
Democratic national convention to be
held at Kansas city on july 4, will leave
providence at 1850 o'clock on Saturday
morning, on the special car reserved for
the Rhode Islanders, which VIII be at
tached TO the regular train. -
On reaching Nashua, n. H., the khode
about two hours. and during that time
they will be entertained by the mayor
of Nashua and other prominent cltlzens,
after which they will board the New
lsnpia nd special for Kansas City, and
proceed In company with the other oeie-
gates.
The Rhode Island delegation Is made
up as follows: Hon. George. w. Greene,
Woonsocket chairman; r. Henry Quinn
Warwick. secretary; hon, John J. Pitz-
gerald and Hon John w. pevisi Law. Law.
John K. Conley. Warren; lion; /. D.
BOYLE, Newport; William r.. Congdon,
North Kingstown.
Rhode Island delegates upon the general
outlook and upon other vital matters TO
be disposed OF by the convention, News
man called upon Hon. George w. Greene.
MAYOR of Woonsocket. and chairman OF
the delegation, and was very courteousiy
received -, -.
dency, Mr. Mayor was the first 1ues-
"well. j must confess that I have
that point. / do believe, however. that
the nomination should go TO one OF the
doubtful states. and for this reason such
man as shively OF indiana nSnronc mlgnr nos pe e
for Lenz OF Ohio. This. however, rs
matter that will be decided satisfactorily
at Kansas City"
FAVOR 1s TO 1.
Now as TO the platform, Mr.. Greene.
What have you TO say about 16 TO ] 2
''I am heartily of the opinion that 10
to-i should be reaffirmed. not only as
a matter of principle, but as mater
the statos that voted for the is to
plank I'm 1896, will vote for II In 1900.
"Do you believe that l6 to VIII be
made the prominent issue ,,,nr tho, ,rv
platform, no matter how constructed, can
nake 16 to predominating issue ana
this mainly, because such a measure can
not be legislated upon during the term
of the next president You VIII thus sec
that rs to ] cannot be as prominent as
""Then what will the real issues OF the
campaign beY'
THE REAL ISSUES.
'The real Issues will be anti-imperial-
Ism and anti-trusts. Which OF these Is
sues Is the most important am not IN
n position to say at present, hGt can
say that both of them are going TO bring
the Democratic party votes all over the
country where contests are made.
''I wonld like TO mention right here that
J firmly believe that the convention VIII
adopt n resolution OF sympathy with the
I,oprs."
How about the Chinese question and
Porto Rico. Mr.. Greene?
~ am unable to give any opinion upon
this question mt present. but | am rather
irclined TO believe tnat they Will re-
ccive some attention"
How Is Rhode. Island going to figure
in the campaign
1--WE will make n fight In this state for
all we are worth. and we shall endeavor
~ carry one or the other OF the congress
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29

sional districts I firmly believe that
Woonsocket and Pawtucket VIII go Tor
Bryan"
Largely upon the fact that the change
of sentiment in Rhode Island since 1896
has been tremendous Mr.. Mckinley car
ried Rhode Island at that time by 5000
to $4,000 votes. and am looking for a
big decrease In these figures. l do not
see how the Republicans can possibly
count upon larger plurality than they
secured last spring"
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
Whom do you favor for the Democratic
congressional nominees?"
I'VE have not yet taken that feature
into consideration, as we have ample
time. l understand that the names OF sew
erai gentlemen have been favorably men
toned. and among these DIR. l.. +. G.
Garvin and Hon. John ]. Fitzgerald in
the second district, and John Hogan,
Hon. William c. Baker and Hon. Edw In
ID. McGuinness i'm the first district.
These are some of the few, and do
not Anticipate that we shall experience
any difficulty in securing strong candi'
dates"
chances of electionYf
''They are good, very good, and far bet
ter than they were In 1896. At that time
Mr. BRYAN was called by many persons
but all this has come 10 an end, and the
worst that the Republican press can say
about him now is that he is honest, but
deluded."
What is the prevailing sentiment. Mr..
Greene?'
''Well. I can truthfully say that IL the
change I'm sentiment elsewhere is at all
what II Is In Rhode Island. then Mr..
Bryan will sweep the country. j do not
see any reason whatever why he should
lose any of the states that he carried In
1896. except perhaps the state of WASH
ington."
"Iiow have you figured the situation?"
IL am convinced that he will carry
kentucky, Maryland and California, with
excellent chances of carrying Delaware.
West Virginia and Indiana. while l place
New York, Ohio. Michigan, Minnesota
and South Dakota i'm the doubtful col
''How do you look upon the candidacy
of Gov; Roosevelt on the Republican
II believe that by election time the
question will have narrowed down TO
Bryan and Mckinley. and that the vice
presidential candidates will have been
The states where they reside I believe
that Gov, Roosevelt would have. given
more strength 90 the national ticket by
remaining governor OF New York"
MAY BE DEMOCRATIC.
'TIow do you arrive at this conclusion7"
81 do so because | believe that the
nomination OF Odell or any other straight
Platt man for the gONernOrShip by the
Republicans will torn the state over to
the Democrats. and. I'm fact, | am by no
means alone I'm holding this opinion"
~ suppose. Mr.. Greene. that the Rhode
Island delegation Is solid for Bryan?
ITO n man. They stand ms unit for
Mr.. Bryan and were 30 instructed. The
delegation Is not pledged TO anybody for
vice president.
do You expect TO sec the name OF
George Fred Williams put forward2"
mo. I do not. ! do not think that Mr.
williams wants the vice presidential NOM
nation. although he Is very popular In
many OF the Western states. David Ben
nett 1fiil OF New York I consider too big
man for second place."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
SWEETHEARTS.
Parted Twenty Years After
a Quarrel But Married
Yesterday.

Derby, Conn, June 29.--George Par
dee, of Cheshire. Conn, and Mrs. .Eme-
rette l.. Gillette, of Seymour near here,
who We're lovers twenty years ago,
were married yesterday.
In 1880 Pardee was young farmer Of
Cheshire and Emerette Sperry was the
daughter of neighbor. They became
engaged. Pardee pleaded for an imme-
date marriage, but Miss Sperry de-
INJURED, believing they were both too
young. A quarrel resulted and they
separated.
The Sperrys moved TO Seymour and
Emerette married Dexter Gillette. Par
dee also married. He prospered and is
now the possessor of the prize farm Of
his district.
In the course OF time his wife died:
Mrs. Gillette became a widow also.
Up TO a week ago they had not met
since their quarrel. Then they acci-
dentally came face to face on the green
in New Haven and instantly recogniz-
ed each other. A long conversation fol-
lowed, during which they renewed the
vows of their youth and agreed to
marry at once. Yesterday they went
TO the parsonage of the Westville Epis-
copal church, where Rev. j. +. Sexton
married them.
Mr.. Pardee has local fame as a far
mer of the new school. His wife is
quite prominent among Connecticut
Daughters OF the King.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR.

Gov. Gregory today re-appointed the
following members of the state board OF
pharmacy for three years: Norman
III. Mason of Providence; William X.
Potter. Providence: James Il. Wright.
Newport; Albert B. Collins. Westerly;
Frank A. Jackson. Woonsocket; Will
liam j. McCaw, Providence; Howard A.
Pearce Providence.
Gov. Gregory has also appointed the
following female visitors to institutions
where women are imprisoned for one
year:
Mrs. Susan II. Barney, Providence;
Mrs. Minerva A. Saunders. Pawtucket;
Mrs. Fannie X. Gibson. Woonsocket;
Mrs Celia T.. Clark, Richmond Mrs.
Lydia X. Kendall. East Greenwich;
Mrs. Frederick ". Cotterell. James
town; Mrs. Herbert G. Mason, Woon-
socket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
KEPT her WORD.
Miss kuenz|e Jumped From
Steamer as She Said She
Would Do.

New York, June 29.-The woman, who
jumped from the steamer Georgia
from Baltimore forN Norfolk Is suppos-
ed to have been Miss Mary Kuenzle of
Newark. She left her home Wednes-
day morning vowing never to return.
Thursday morning her father receiv-
ed letter from her dated Baltimore,
bidding him goodbye and saying that
she was going aboard the steamer
Alabama" running between Baltimore
and Norfolk and that she would COM
nit suicide by drowning.
Mary was engaged to Berthold
Wachter, a weaver OF Newark, and
they had planned TO marry and take
her father 10 live with them.
The old mans work was uncertain
and they thought he would welcome the
home they offered him. But he refused
steadfastly from pride. and after
stormy interview on Wednesday his
daughter gathered together her saw
ings, SIS; and left her home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
FREE ICE y.
ON MONDAY.
The News Will Begin Distribution on That Day. Charitable
Citizens Are Sending in Their Contributions and
the Fund is Steadily Growing.

The public is responding to the ap-
peal for contributions to the News free
Ice fund, and with such spontaneity
that there can be no question that the
heart of the people has been touched
and deeply.
A more opportune time cannot have
been selected for this appeal.
Generous as are the residents of this
they ever have been in needing the
cries OF the suffering. they were moved
to a quick response by the coming of
the most trying heat wave of the year.
The poor felt it's effects in every way.
They were forced to leave their squalid
tenements and to seek the streets.
Breathing indoors seemed impossible.
Over on the street they were met by
blasts of air, hot as from a furnace,
which. sweeping up from the almost
red-hot pavements. scorched their faces
and made them gasp for breath.
Mothers held puny babes. and wearily
walked up and down through the hours
Of the night, hoping that by that means
sleep could be wooed for the helpless.
Not until you have witnessed just
such sight in a crowded tenement dis
trict; have seen people camped out on
the steps and sidewalks. and stretched
out on the roof tops, can you realize
what misery is to the poor.
SIZZLING HEAT.
Ninety-three and one-half degrees in
the shade!
Think what that means!
Can you, would you If you could,
lend helping hand in the cause OF
comfort?
Here's the way. The door is wide
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
Daughter Told the Story Of the Row That
Ended In Burning Of Mother.
MRS. M'KENNA STRUCK HER HUSBAND
Then She Rassi Lamp as Il 10 Throw li-capt
Lsavill the 0Ihsr Witness After Hearing Tss-
limony Court Discharged Defendant.

Charles McKenna was tried In the
Sixth District court today for assaulting
his wife. Catherine
This was the tragedy which occurred
I'm tenement at the rear of No. ALI
ston street. last Saturday night. Mrs.
McKenna was burned to death by the
breaking of Kerosene lamp.
Mary Fitzpatrick, married daughter
of the accused, testified that her father
and mother had @ quarrel and that slight
blows were exchanged. Her mother
struck her father In the face, assert
ing that he had hit her.
Then the deceased picked up lighted
lamp, and raised IL as though she intend
ed 10 throw IL, and the prisoner raised
his hand as though to ward on the blow.
The Chimney fell off for the reason that
the lamp was tipped by the deceased, and
almost Immediately there was an explo-
sion and Mrs. Mchenna's clothing was
in flames.
The sufferer was sent TO the Rhode
Island hospital Her burns were so ter
rible that she died in few hours.
Capt. Leavitt testified that the woman
was unable 10 make any statement OF the
affair.
He interviewed the prisoner the next
day. but Mckenna could throw no light
on the affair for the reason that he had
been drinking ana could remember Moth
ing further, than that he had been in
several beer saloons that afternoon.
Medical Examiner Perkins testified that
the autopsy disclosed that Mrs. Mcken-
mas death resulted from burns.
John j.. Dockry. who appeared for
Mckenna. did not put i'm any defense. and
Judge Sweetland did not think that il
was necessary i'm View OF the character
of the states evidence that he should
offer any.
He therefore ordered Mckenna TO be
discharged from. custody.
Assistant City Solicitor Greenough in
formed the court that Coroner Lincoln
had been conducting an inquest. but up
TO the present time he had not obtained
evidence sufficient 10 warrant him in
preferring a complaint against McKenna.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
RIcYcLIsI DIES OF HEART FAILURE.

Natick. June 29.-The body OF a man
believed to be j. III. Thompson of Chel-
sea, was found beside the road on Curve
street here this morning.
A bicycle lay by the body. on which
the man evidently had ridden some dis
tance during abe thunderstorm OF last
night. Death was due to heart failure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29

3. 10. =. 80 cents packages Also $l0O,
SIS. So ~. $3.50. S75.
Torpedoes. Cracker Jacks.
Roosevelt Ironclad Torpedoes.
Devils and Whistllng Devils.
Every good thing for 9Th July.
200 Caps for 20 cents.
LING A CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
KILLED BY ACCIDENT.

Newburgh. n. Y. June 2s.-William
Peckham, 80 years old, accidentally shot
Edna O'connell, ~ years through the
heart with a shotgun yesterday. Both
the Peckham and O'Connell families are
prOminent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29

AN IMPORTANT SPORTING FEAT
URE OF TOMORROw's NEWS WILL
BE MACoN'S NEW YORK LETTER
IN WHICH HE GIVES SOME NEW
AND DECIDEDLY INTERESTING SIDE
GOSSIP ON THE RUHLIN-sIIARKEY
FIGHT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
RouMAn MILLS TO SHUT DoKE.

Notice was posted at the works OF
the Rodman Manufacturing Company
at North and South Kingstown today,
announcing that the mills would shut
down on Saturday for two months.The
company manufactures doeskins and
employs about 500 hands
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-29
pRculrws BODY RECOVERED.

Fall River, June 29.--The body Of
Maxine Proulex. who was drowned
while fishing at the North End last Sat
urday night, was recovered today at a
point about mile below where the
man fell overheard