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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
WAS CONSUL OF SPAIN.

san Francisco. oct e2--Camilo Martin.
who for ~ years was the consul OF Spain
I'm this city Is dead at his home az Sau-
salito After the recent war he was sue
cceded as counsel of Spain by DIR Del
Amo but subsequently was appointed vice
CONSUL
ilc came to California AZ fine business
aEcntn Of the Rothfhilds and became
prominent banker here Ito wa knightcd
by The QSecn Regent OF Spain in 1895
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
HIS MIND AFFECTED

Springfield. Mass oct 81 L.. Eg-
bert the Springfield man who shot and
--iitit4p ist4t+f- t,++t-t-4eitft peff.ltfe ~
private sanitarum az South Wiudham.
Conn. Yesterday was formerly minister
On the Episcopal church. Rev. Mr. Eghcrt
came 90 this city from Marblehead. where
hc had charge % church
During his residence he had been 900 poor
health. About two months ago 10 was
found necessary to send him to a sani-
tari1m. ~ a was thought his mind was
unbalanced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

The following business was transacted
I'm the Municipal court to-day
The administrator OF the estate OF
Thomas lgutweli was authorized 90 sell
certain real estate for not less than Si0o
The petition asking for the appointment
Of administrator of the estate OF Samuel
r. lIasSips was gfantcd.
The will of tho late Harriet y. Rich
srdson was received Tor probate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
SENTENCE DEFERRED.

l.oudou Oct - Marie Josephine East
wick the yo1ne rhiladelp'ia woman who
was committed October On 'hc Guild
hnll polio, court for trial az Tho Old Bai-
icv on charge uf having forged q railroad
certificate Go the value or ctNo nm was
arraigncd TODAY and pleaded guilty
Sentence was postponed 10 the next sos-
sion Of the court in order 60 allow an cN-
animation 60 b. made as 90 The prisoner
sanity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
RODGERS.
THE PAYMENT Of TAXES.

There was striking contrast iu the
city treasurcres office between yesterday
aud today Although there were a large
number of taxpayers seeking to pay their
share Of the tax: yet. at no time today
did the crowd equal that OF yesterday
Tho interest on the taxes begins today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
SUES EnR $1,000 laMEG:C S.

Edward Thicrfeldcr aud FrcicfieE Met
ker have been sued hy Terrence SO N'ufr
OF this city who seeks 90 recover Nll"
Mr. McNulty alleges that hs vas gld ie
along the road iu Warwick on a hicvtie
and the defendants. who were IN a ,ay-
-rl4ve. ran him down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
DIED OF HIS INJURIES.

James Douncllv. who was badly in.
jured by being run over by "a car on the
silver Hook road near the PawtuNet
bridge sunday night died az the Rhode
Island hospital this noon Ills mother re-
sides al ito Lockwood street, this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
CREW SlYEn.

A small unknown sioon capsizcd on ola
Ground four miles northeast OF OH iIar-
bor Block Island today
The crew az ihc vtssei cousistlng of
three mSi. was picked up by lie schoons
81 Elnora Hill. Cant. John SMITH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
PRESIDENT GIVEN A
HEARTY WELCOME.
Warmly Greeted by Relatives and
TOWnSpeOple on His Arrival at
Pennington This Morning.

sasaaa: :sass'ss
rnlnslon conn thc small but rather ars-
but slightly rnnled by the
arrival ns norning Of The United States
rhe eor executive
in dzna hardy lyrical old New England
Tho wishes Or the president visit
,,t.,e and family affair rrahc
don were deferred cordial
.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-22
Only for School Committee in
Third and Sixth Wards.
West City Council Ticket in the Tenth.
Mayor Granger Endorsed by the
Municipal League.


oncl was today.
little
tha
a Independent"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30
KElTH'S NEW THEATRE.

"Cissy" Lo4,us, as thcatrc-goers con-
unue TO call her, despite her assumption
OF the more dignincd Cecilia since she
entered the ranks OF the legitimate.
may safely be put down az the strongest
attraction presented THE season st
Keith's. Her unprecedented success here
last season has not been forgotten and
the furoro she then created has left 1
impression that Is evidenced In the large
demand for seats for the coming week.
This will undoubtedly be- the last oppor-
tunity to hear The dainty young Englisr-.
wpman In hcr famous impcrsonatious of
other leading stage celebrities. as she
is now a member OF Daniel Frohmans
Days Theatre company. to which she
will return after her present very limited
vaudeville engagement. for which 10 is
said she receives the largest salary ever
paid ta any star IN vaudeville Since l1rt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

this season IL making a big hit with tho
New Haverly's Mastodon Ministries, which
is now practically the most modern and
thoroughly organized company OF
Burnt Cork players on the road
There is no end OF novel acts aud the
comedy purveyors, singers. musicians,
augmented band and orchestra Is far
above anything previously introduced IN
minstrel performances. Al old ideas have
been discarded.
The original Big Four. Dan Altman.
Gardner x Hunt. Mazier e. Coniey. Baker
a. Teal. Master Martin, Dan Maldron.
Bobby Teal. William j. Mack James
Conners, John Morton, Robert Baker.
have the comedy IA charge. The princi-
pal vocalists are. Sam Nankeville, j. i.
ciaxton, John =. Roland. Harry Leigh
ton, John Maxwell and Charles "a. Wcs-
ley, England famous lyric tenor. Claude
Nankee Is 20 be director OF music and the
musical numbers are beautifully render
ed. The first part OF the new Havorly
Minstrels Is not only magnificent in its
colorirgs but designed IN "A novel manner
AZ we'll, and entirely out of the conven-
fional
Next week is the date set for this un-
usual attractions appearance az the EN-
pire Theatre. About noon the grand street
display viii take place with Claude Nan
KEGS Challenge Band and the entire
company on parade.
"Tennessee's Pardner" will be the fol-
lowing attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

tress. and she is assisted by Lou Hall.
who has developed into an exceedingly
clever comedian, and contributes ma
terially TO the interest of the act. which
has been received everywhere with the
greatest favor
The Willis Family OF Observation-Disclosures
is another feature certain To prove very
strong factor I'm the general strength Of
the program. These finished players Were
heard here In the opening week OF the
season. and scored one of the biggest hits
ever made by any musical act az this
house. Their pleasing personality. the
diversity OF their programs and their own
versatility furm Il very happy combina-
ton: and their present engagement is the
result of many expressions OF general
desire To hear them again.
O. q, Seymour and Miss Dupree have
NOT been seen here for three years, during
which they have won signal SUCCESS In
Europe Their act is a unique combination
of acrobatic and dancing speclaltics. and
Mr.. Seymours remarkable standing
Jumps. including one over the top OF an
upright piano, cannot have been forgot
Ten by those who saw IL before. Post and
Clinton. a very clever pair, will contrib
ute an eccentric dancing and comedy
sldt In which they have found great IA
vor IN the other Keith theatres. and
team OF newcomers who are rated very
nlEn hft AfNlm hnd W aENeft hlSn class
Nocalists who will present musical
sketch entitled opera in the Kitchen. "
which contains just enough OF the com
edy element 10 add 20 it, pleasing char
acter
4 comedy club juggling act that IS
considered one OF the best Of its kind viii
be offered by Dcrehda and Breen. who
have lately added to their work several
new wrinkles" not hitherto seen I'm this
class or act Al Lawrence, the welt
known mimic and story teller. ~ cred
tied with particularly amusing and en-
tertaining monoioguC OF the sort always
well liked az kcith's; and Crolius and
81 AVA. will be seen In q comedy and
dancing sklt entitled ~ silent Woman d"
while John Geigcr will be- heard In his
remarkable trick violin playing
The entire change OF Telegraph views
will introduce am excellent motion. pic
tGrc OF Lieut. Cen Nelson \. Miles. a
scene iu rckin taken iust after It's cap
turc. the German hattleship Odin rush
ing into action and variety ~ others
Oi humorous aud timely Interest
Tho coming week viii be the last hut
one OF he regular vaudeville season. and
the Edward y. Albee stock company viii
open he spring and summer season on
Anril i5 with production ~ -A-ffir Char
fty Ball a"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

There are few burlesque attractions
that come 10 Providence that are more
popular Than Clark Bros TrTgOyET Bur=
lesquers," which will begin weeks en-
gagement al the Olympic next Monday
The annual visits ~ this company are
eagerly looked forward 10 BY the devotces
of this style of amusement, aud II has
never yet failed 10 meet all expectations
The curtain closer Is scenic cxtTava-
ganza with fancy musical numbers en-
titled The Gay Travellers The scene
is laid at the Union station. The char
acters are many and varied. but there
rs not the least vestige OF plot. '"The
Gay Travellers are simply an excuse for
the Introduction Of rapid fire comedy.
The vaudeville part Of the show In
cludes Eulale and Rinehart burlesque
artists; The Marvellous LoNelles" with
wonderful feats on the flying trapeze
and rings. Coulter and Starr. dancers
Trolley Car Trio. Leslie and Adams
singing soubrettes; fMdinia. southern
coon shouter: Kelly and Adams comedy
sketch artists: Marty Moore in Hebrew
dialects; the "Craze of Paris" mienon-
cites and electrical gavottc. introducing
handsome Partisan ladies aud Prof Lu-
bins Centeograph OF animated pictures
which gives a reproduction Of Niagara
Falls In all it's splendor. the only film
OF It's kind I'm existence.
The Jolly Grass Widows" company
viii be the next attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

season Miss LOTUS has added 10 her
repertoire OF limitations. and some Of the
newer ones are said 20 surpass IN artistic
finish and lifelke qualities those she
gave here last year, while she is also
credited with distinct advance in her
art Ia all her efforts.
Perhaps the greatest novelty yet seen
here In vaudeville is also included IN the
coming weeks program This h the ma
tatorial act OF the Pinneys who perform
a variety OF the most astonishing feats
under water I'm a huge crystal tank on
the stage. his holds more than 300 gall
Ions and weighs about. three tons
The performers are not only famous as
WINNERS. bat for tie length OF time
they can remain under the surface: and
many OF their tricks such as picking up
coins from the bottom OF the tank with
their lips. are said 10 be almost incred-
iblc 90 those who have not seen them.
flilda Thomas. one OF the greatest local
favoritlcs and one OF ,Ie most versatile
singing protoan condolences IN yaude-
Vile. will return after an absence OF two
years with an entirely new musical com
edy sketch II is entitled 'rhe Lone
star" aud affords excellent opportunities
for the ioly comedienne 90 display her
abilities as vocalist and character ac-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

seeing a really good play well mounted
and we'll equipped in the way OF actors
and scenic effects. Such an opportunity
will occur IN this instance, however.
This Is the most finished OF the drama
tic productions of the decade. The most
careful attention has been given by MIR.
Golden. the author, To the most
minute detail Of stage craft, and on
former visits the good work OF the play
wright was ably sustained by the ladies
and gentlemen of the cast. Old theatre
Goers accustomed TO the ordinary ex-
celence of plays. which come highly re-
commended by the critics OF the larger
cities were pleasantly surprised when
Richard Golden's "Old Jed Prouty" first
came to Providence.
The very good impression then created
rewarded the company with crowded
houses. Richard Golden did not know
how well he builded when he gave the
world "Old Jed Prouty." lie aims 90
present rural comedy faithfully por-
traying a class fast becoming extinct
a simple honest minded countrNma So
natural did he make his creation. that
the theatre going public recognized the
grandeur characterized IN the Maine tav-
ern keeper and paid IL the tribute OF
greatness. Aside from the comedy por-
tion of the play. there Is dignity IN the
assumption that forblds the impression
that he Is a bunoon.
The company is practically the same
that so successfully prodUccd the play
here ON It's last visit. Every living mem
Der Of the original company viii be seen
IN the roles created by them over ten
years ago.
Richard Golden's "Old Jed Prouty" has
beer. spoken OF as the most brilliant skit
on country life ever produced on the
stage. Yet those who imagine Il TO Toe
all froth and glitter are mistaken for
Richard Golden tells "A powerful story
and tells II well. lie has tried 90 teach
a lesson white amusing his audience.
How we'll he succeeded H. known 10 every
one The lines In Richard Goldens "Od
jed Prouty' literally sparkle With that
keen wit aud telling satire for which the
Yankee Is famed being like rapier thrusts
that tickle and raise the skin and anon
pierce deep
The characters are clean cut. the moral
a. good and the tendency Of the play ~
toward that greater goodwill towards
man. that believes In the millennium
are constantly seeking for.
The scenes and incidents Of Mr.. Gold
ems idealic creation are not dependent
upon "The boast of heraidry. the pomp
Of -eesxer hut on the contrary. they are
faithful representation Of play that
must be called transcript from life.
Men may come and men may GO but
"Oid Jed prouty' seems destined 60 go
on forever rejecting sunshine and hap
pincss throughout al It's wanderings.
The reason for its success Is not hard to
find The play possesses an unusual
amount OF heart interest and appeals
largely o. the better nature of It's audi
snce
Tho reg'd hpns~lN of ihc ~hr,wd. yrt
generous old New England tavern keeper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

The offering at the Westminster Thea
tire the coming week will be Rice a Bar
tons gaiety extravaganza company and
"McDoodle's FLATS" two big shows IN
one. This organization OF burlesquers and
novelties ranks with the best on the read
this season: the costumes and scenery be-
ing the most elaborate ever gooten out for
the company.
Messrs Rice 4 Barton and Miss Idylla
Vyner a talented coincidence will be
supported by clever fun makers and a
large chorus OF handsome girls. The op-
ening feature OF the program a. a laugh
able farcical success IN the three scencs
Brown Among the Daisies" pGrtraying
sporty life In the greater metropolis.
The oiio that follows il declared extra
ordinarily strong and includes the fol-
lowing: Eckhof AZ Gordon. musical come
dians; the beautiful Princeton Sisters;
Is. Mullen. assisted by Annie Dunn In
just a little fun; ReVer Sisters, from Eu-
ropean music halls: Ruf and Retto, &C.
centric comedians. and Rice a Elmer in
~ Rube's Visit to Chinatown
The closing number "McDoodle's Flats"
or 'Satans lng.' IL "a farce comedy intro
ducing the fun company. Rice Il barton
will positively appear at every perform
ance with the famous Coney Island Mud
Gutter Band.
The next attraction will be the Morning
CilOrieS BurlesQue company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

tentious ever seen in point OF scenery.
cOstuming, and acting. and the play itself
f. thrilling in it, intensity, and is fun of
comedy episodes that Tighten what might
otherwise he a depressing story. JuS u
Edwards music is made feature OF tnV
play, and is interesting Ina itself. The i'm
perial march and the hymns Tor the Chris
tians are full OF beauty, while the bac-
chaualian dance and song are full OF life
and color.
The scenery is. perhaps as elaborate and
handsome as any ever seen here. The
setting for the last act IL particularly
massive and gorgeous, giving one an idea
of the Vastness OF the arena wherein 80
many martyrs suffered for their faith.
The religious element In the Sicnkle-
wicz,s romance has been preserved by
but there is nothing I'm the play to Offend.
The religious theme Is handled with deli
cacy ana reverence.
by commendably strenuous efforts ON
the parl OF the management the patrons
OF the Providence Opera House are going
20 witness dur,ng tho three nights. begin
ming April ilth, Charles Frohmans us-
tinguished star. John Drew. in the most
brilliant effort ot that actor S cnNiahle
career MIR Frohman IS To present HIM
here in the roma ntic drama. Richard
Carvel," in which MIR Drew'has aIpcared
SO successfully at the Empire inentre,
New York FOR over 100 nights.
The play is a dramatZati0n by Edward
T.. Pose, of the novel OF the same name
by Winston Churchill. The production
comes here from the Emuirc Theatre
precisely as presented there with the eA-
tcusive company and alr scenery com
pletc. without exception IN tho least de-
tail There are over thirty speaking parts
in the play. almost all tue characters IN
the book being reprcsCntcd
Readers Of the novcl from which The
play s. taken will easily comprehend The
assertion that the piece Is replcte Win
stirring episodes in which an The human
passions are vigorously depicted, most pic
turesquely SO by Mr. Drew and his COM
panN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Thestre-goers will welcome the an
houncement that Richard Golden and his
excellent company In "Old Jed Prouty'
will be the attraction at the Providence
Opera House all next week with the usual
unatinees and an extra matinee Thurs
aay. The demand for seats has been so
heavy that Manager wendelschaefer has
found II necessary TO give an extra per-
sormance on Thursday afternoon. April
9TH.
IL Is seldom in these days when plays
are written for special occasions and spe-
Val people, that one has the privilege OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

Those who see Frank Chamberln and
Mrs. Chamberliu in their wonderfully in
teresting pe-Juggling act At Keith :
have little idea OF the costlincss and
rarity OF the elaborate rancho costumes
they wear. These are very heavily and
very finely worked with beads on gem
uine buck and moose skin. ornamented
with hundreds OF bears claws, and rep
resent an outlay of more than $500. the
work being considered the finest ever
turned out by American Indians. A horse
hair watch chain and another OF snake
skin are very interesting features OF the
outfit. and are OF such nature as To be
genuine curiosities, while vest OF which
the front Is solid bead work. each small
bead being sewed on separately and the
back OF unfinished calf skin is probably
the only one OF the kind I'm the country
and real work of art.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30
DRAMATIC NOTES,

Richard Golden. when he wrote "Old
Jed Prouty," aimed to present a rural
comedy drama, faithfully portraying a
simple, honest minded countryman, ana
so natural did he make his creation, that
the public, recognizing the grandeur char
acterized in the tavern keeper, paid it
the tribute OF Justice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

The most enjoyable minstrel thst has
ever toured the country is that inlmita-
bic comedian. George Wilson. who has
earned worldwide reputation az a real
un-makor many Seasons past. He has
ever been origiual'and never resorted ~
ani1hinE but olean up-to.dtte idcss iu
scleguug material Cos his audience, sa1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

y. G. whitney and Edwin knowles
original london and New York produo-
don OF quo Vadls' is announcer Tor "A
return presentation ~ the Providence Op-
era House April $, and i0 This partlc-
ular prcs"ntmcnt pf the fascinating story
has been every whore received with the
warmest approval The success which
had been meted out to "QUo Nadis' Is
said TO be deserved on several grounds.
The production Is one OF the most pre-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

ond the thought that here we have one
Of Gods noblemen, leaves an impression
not soon 10 be forgotten. and the auditor
comes away with suggestion OF older
maybe happier days, OF honesty and
rugged strength OF home and tender
hearts. OF manly heartiness and womanly
worth, and something that appeals TO
the restful senses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

The sale Of seats for the opening week
Of the spring season of standard drama
at Keith's will open next Monday morn
ing. two weeks In advance. The opening
attraction will he THE Charity Bail; -
and the prices will be AZ now--l5. Is. 81
and 80 cents. every seat being reserved.
Performances will be given every after
noon and evening. at 2:15 and 3 o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

When Whitney and Knowles present
their superb production OF the famous
religious drama QUO Vadis" in Provi.
dence local theatre-goers will have an
opportunity Of expressing their approval
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

Commencing Monday. Aorl ~. 'The
Burg"msSter,' musical comedy repleto
with bright music. sparkling dialogue.
pretty girls, handsome costumes and a
big east of well known fsvorites will be-
the attraction at the Providence Opera
House for the week THE Burgomas aster'
IS said 10 be the unusual hit Of uic sea
son and tells laughing story In a set
ting of d'ightful melody surrounded by
wealth OF scenic magnifcence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

Among the coming attractions IL the
Klaw and Erlanger Opera company head
cd by Jerome Sykes presenting he koven
and Smiths musical play Foxy Quiller -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

Mr.. Richard Mansfield will present
Shakespeare's Henry V at the Providence
Opera House shortly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

The plays In which Mr. Frohman has
hitherto presented his star. Mr. John
Drew have. as "a rule, been Of contem-
poraneous construction and peopled with
types of tho day But. this season. the
manager introduces his star IN altogether
different atmosphere and far removed
from the ideas of modern society. He H.
now presenting, ia Mr.. Drew. the Rich
ard carvel' OF Winston Churchilrs ia
nous novel or Maryland high life I'm the
early days OF the American Revolution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

OF Mr.. Joseph Harworth's work In the
character OF Ninicius. Mr. Haworth n a
decided favorite here ana rs always sure
OF warm welcome whenever he appears
In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

APR No-lo-wfnTNEY Production oUo vADsp
AFR lllz3-Mt JOHN DREW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-30

Miss I.nftus o. nov member of Dan-
lei Frohmau's Dah's Theatre Com
panN, and her present limited on
gagemcnt offers tine last opportunities
to enjoy her famous vaudeville spc-
ciaities which created such furore
here last season.
Danskeren. [volume] (Neenah, Wis.) 1892-1920, 1901-04-10
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