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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

which Fernando had told his friends.
with the addition that when she saw her
mother burning up she caught UP the
counts child, intending 10 throw 1t into
the flames but by "a mistake sacrificed
her own infant. As the s,ory concludes,
messenger arrives. summoning Manrico
TO the defence OF the castle of CASTELAR,,
and at the same time informing him that
Leonora. supposing him dead, has gone
TO a convent.
lie arrives at the convent TO rescue her
before she takes her vows, and bears her
TO CASTELAR,. which is at once besieged
by the counts forces. The third act
opens In the camp OF the count where
Azucena, arrested az spy rs dragged
In. She calls upon Manrico for help. The
mention OF his rivals namc only adds
fuel to the counts wrath. and he orders
the gypsy TO be burned at the stake i'm
sight OF the castle. Fernando has al
ready recognized her as the supposed
murderer of the counts brother. and her
filial called TO Manrico also reveals 10 him
that she Is his mother lie makes a des-
perate attempt To rescue her. but is de-
foated. taken prisoner. and thrown into
n dungeon with Azucena Leonora vain
ly appeals TO the count to spare Manrico.
and al last offers him her hand II he will
save his life. lie consents. and Leonora
hastens to the prison TO convey the tid-
ings having previously taken poison. pre-
ferring 10 die rather than fulfil her hate
ful compact. Manrico refuses his liberty.
and as Leonora falls in a dying condition
the countaenters and orders Manrico 20
be put to death at once. He is dragged
away 10 execution, bat as the count tri-
umphantly forces Azucena 10 a window
and shows her the tragic scene. she re-
veals her secret. and informing the hor-
ror stricken count that he has murdered
his own brother, falls lifeless TO the
ground.
Special attention will be given the selec-
tion OF the cast 10 present I'll Trovatore"
the management wishing 10 make the
current week n memorable one In the his
tory Of the American Opera company. All
the principals OF this popular organization
will be heard 10 special advantase and
both principals and chorus resplendent I'm
bright. new costumes enhanced with ap-
propriate scenic environments should
please even the critical music lovers Of
Providence The prices will be the same
as usual the highest priced seat az the
evening performance being nifty cents and
at the matinees. thirty-hve cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
MINISTER WI AND THE MISSIONARIES.

Speaking for the missionaries in China Rev George Miner
who arrived the other day from that country
paid Minister wu in America ell advised The mis-
him and this be in which one
will question the sincerity working
in China lessen the value their they
take view present themselves
the light of prejudiced witnesses
In the of Minister WI they certainly in charz-
has represented nation Washington fairly
earned the confidence government which he
accredited Never has ubeuge the deceptive
devices frequently prac;iced by diplomacy
business His sincerity honesty purpose his friend
ness severely tested during the Pekin trouble
wanting
during this time Of trouble and uncertainty that Minister
proved friendship Americans by
eating all the Information that concerning the situation
at Pekn aud by undertaking Minister conge
the condition o the beged egatones When that
obtained Minister WI hurried
safe though still in grave peril.
IL London Berlin European capitals government
Washington laughed for placing cedence report
but time proved its truth and vindcated Minister
charges that against him.
No honors that have paid Chinese minister therefore
frank dsn,eresed their proven himself to
be in his would kindly feeling toward them in the
land o which they have carried Gospel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

I'll Trovtatore," Giuseppe Verdfs
splendid opera will be sung BY the Ameri-
can Opera company at the Providence
Opera House all next week with matinees
on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, III
Trovatore" has been one OF the most pop
ular OF the operas produced during the
early part of the past century and has
probably attracted more people than any
OF tho other works. not alone OF Verdi.
but his contemporaries. Halvcy. Meyer
beer. Ricco. Gounod, Won Flotow and
others.
IL was AT this period that writers of
good music were most prolific i'm their
writings and gave to the world operas
that live all time. III Trovatore' is the
best known of Nerdi's works that have
been translated into English aud even
uutrauks in popularity such standard
operas as Faust" and Martha. The
production by the American Opera COM
pany will be looked forward TO with con
sldcra BILE interest as it has been several
vars since this composers beautiful mel
odics have been heard here I'm their com
plete rendering The story o. III TrOva-
tore" is interesting and TO those who
have heard the opera appeals quite
strongly.
10 Is dramatic throughout and liberally
enriched with beautiful melodies. The
opera opens with midnight scene at the
palace OF Aliaferia. where the old ser
Vitor, Ferando relates 10 his associates
the story OF the fate OF Carzia. brother
OF the Count IA Luna. IN whose service
they are employed While I'm then cradles
Carzis was bewitched by an old gypsy,
and day by day pined away. The gypsy
was burned M the stake for sorcery; ana
IN revenge. Azucena. her daughter, stole
the siCkly child. At the opening OF the
opera his fate has not been discovered.
A. the scrvitor closes his narrative
and he and his companion depart, the
Count ~ Luna enters and fingers by the
apartment OF the Duchess Leonora, with
whom he is In love Hearing his voice
Leonora comes into the garden. suppos-
ing Il IL Manrico. the troubador whom
she has crowned victor at a recent tour
nament. and of whom she has become vio-
lently enamored As she greets tho count,
Manrico appears or the scene and charges
her with lnndelty.
Recognising her error she flies 10 Man
rico for protection. The count challenges
him 20 combat and as they prepare 10
hght she falls 10 the ground insensible.
In the second act we are introduced 10
a gvpsv camp. where Azucena relates TO
Manrico who has been wounded In the
duel with the count, the same story
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

For the closing week OF the summer en-
gagement of the Katherine Rober COM
pany at the New Empire theatre. a sea-
son even more successful than that of
last year, the great Observation-Disclosures
melodrama, Hands Across the Sea-" will
be played for the opening half OF the
week, with Reckless Nell" border
drama OF the west for the latter part.
Each play is interesting I'm the extreme
and in both the company will be seen to
good advantage. The plays will be staged
with the careful attention 10 uetail char
acteristic OF the Rober company this
summer at the New Empire.
Hands Across the Sea" is a thrilling
tale OF land and sea. Its scenes are laid
in Devonshire. on the Nettleton farm, in
the first act In Paris, ~ months later,
the third act including view of the IA
nous prison of La Roquette The fourth
act is on the deck of the steamship Aus
tralian, on high seas and the fifth act
shows view of Sydney harbor, Aus
tralia.
Reckless Nell" with which the week
will be finished, is not as might be sup-
posed from the title, another variation OF
the Nell Gwyness play. II is a tale OF the
border. OF twin sisters, stolen from an
emigrant train In their infancy and only
distinguished by locket each has about
her neck.
One OF the girls is brought up by a
trapper. who rescues her from the In
dians The other is brought up AS an In
dian maiden. In the end. ther are reunlt-
ed. and come 10 their own again, but a
deal of stirring adventures happens be-
fore that happy time. There Is a fight
with the Indians. fire in the miners
cabin. and some incidents of the M lss"
order Miss Rober will play Reckless
Nell Mr.. Gordon will be the Broncho Bill.
the trapper, Miss Ives will play Suze the
second girl. Harry King will be the
Quaker who reunited the sisters. and Har-
old Kennedygwill play Mike oBrien an
Irish emGrant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

After the examination of the cnrins.
rich embroideries and hundreds OF pho
tographs occupied the hours of the morn
ing after which basket lunch was en-
joyed. Among those present were the
following Mrs. Emerson II. Blake. presi-
dent OF the Ardirhebiah club. Mrs. Fred
erick X. Hoard, Mrs. William w. Flint,
Mrs. Lewis Anthony. Mrs. Lucian KIM
ball. Mrs. Edmunds. Mrs. Walter Tai
colt, Mrs. Lyons Delaney, Pawtucket;
Mrs. A, +. Monroe. Mrs. Kelsey Dow,
Clara NJ. Law, Mrs. Frank w. Peabody.
Mrs. Sisson, Mrs. p. A. Monroe, Mrs.
Frank Waterman. Mrs. James Fiske, Mrs.
Harry Oregon. Mrs. Herbert Arnold, Mrs.
Jack Arden, Mrs. Henry Smith. Mrs. VIII
liam Congdon, Mrs. Stephen w. Sessions.
Mrs. Lewis Woodward. Pawtucket;
Just before the departure for home. at
3 p. m, Mrs. William w. Flint. with
characteristic humor. made brief speech
eulogistic to the hostess: and in closing,
called for the customary cheers which
were given with a will
The arrival home was at little after
four. and the jolly company dispersed
each with the consciousness of having
spent a day OF perfect enjoyment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB HAS
ENJOYABLE FIELD DAY.

The Providence Fortnightly club of this
city enjoyed another delightful field day
on Tuesday when they were the guests
of Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh at her
summer home, East Thompson. Conn.
A large representation OF the club par
ticipated in the outing together with a
number of friends of the same.
The jolly company embarked on the s:45
a. m. train, and arriving at the beautiful
old hill town of Thompson, walked along
the picturesque highways for a distance
OF half mile or more and finally reached
the home OF the hostess, who awaited
them at the door and extended a most
cordial welcome.
After greetings were exchanged the COM
pany fell 10 examining and admiring the
interior OF the house with Its wealth of
curios which adorned the walls, floors and
indeed every part of the house.
These curios were collected by Mrs.
Colcleugh I'm her travels in foreign lands
and each had an interesting history which
was disclosed by the hostess much 10 the
delight OF her guests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
DIED.

BOWERS-fn this city, on the 9th inst.
jeanette II. Bowers, widow OF Calvin
6. Bowers, In the SD year Of her age.
BLUNT--In this city, on the 9th inst.
Robert Mathewson Blunt, In bis list
year,
Suddenly, In this city. on the
Sth inst. Lucy Evaline, daughter OF the
late James and Sarah =, Greene
HASKELI.-In this city. on the 9th inst.
Miriam Thatcher, only child of j. Her
bert and Bertha Thatcher Haskell. aged
months and l3 days.
JOHNSON--In this city. 9th inst, Werner
A. johnson, aged Ga years.
LINDECKER-In Cranston. August 9th.
Solome Lindecker, in the 18th year OF
her age.
PLACE-In Edgewood sth inst. Elhs j..
wife of Henry G. Place, in her 18th
year. ..
TRIPP-In this city. on the sth inst.
Mary Ann. wife OF the late Arthu
Tripp, In her SD year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Japan Is one OF tho smartest countries
in the world u bought Of the United
states over sslooooc0 worth Of goods last
year. The Knitted States takes each year
three-fourths OF the teas raised IN Japan
while the latter gets one-half Of her raw
cotton. most Of her locomotives and other
machinery. leather kerosene. other oils
and -four from us II Is fair exchange
that helps the prosperity Of both nations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
THE DEMANDS OF THE
/, PEOPLE THROUGH THE NEWS.

Free transfers by ticket the railway
within the city limits
No central or substaons detention houses for
passengers and as obstacles regular and legitimate traffic
the public thoroug ghfares.
No gift of land Belonging to tn: city which the Union
company may central transfer and by occupy
ing for its offices and by the sale of privileges make
large profits at the expense Of the taxpayers
The selection Of candidates for the city government
November, who from down will pledge themselves
elected to refuse ali further privileges the Union company
unt that corporation consents reasonable system
ticket transfers.
i-.A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

II the Pinkerton mon have really got
the principal IN tho biggest theft I'm a
private way. Of tho century. the stock
Of detective agencies will have boom.
There have been some lamentable fail
ures In which such agencies have agured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

now resortcd TO ominous words 20 induce
them 70 surrender. The chances are.
however that the burghcrs Will be no
more frightened by his wordy threats
than they are by his guns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

That Virginia woman who shot her hu,.
band because he staid out untn io.m
O'Clock would probably have him burned
az ihe stake. had ne attended lodge
meeting that kept him out until an.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
KElTH'S new THEATRE.

During the coming week the manage
ment Of Keith's will Introduce an inno-
walton in the stock season that gives rich
promise OF proving very popular with To-
cal plsysoers. Many requests have been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Ticket transfers are coming or that
there is no doubt The Union company
may appear defiant and resistant at pres
eni. bat the time Il not far OF when In It's
own interest II win find IL polite A. well
es profitable 20 accede 20 the reasonable
Demands of its patrons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

contest with Bob" Evans. II he does
something will drop and the chances are
Il will not be Evans
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
Chat 4bouf
People.


Have you ever noticed the 1T OF the
average police officers pantaloons?
They arc the same in every city and
town and because OF that fact the
following interview was suggested by
a friend who talked with Boston
officer the other day while killing
time waiting FOR Providence train:
The belief that the pantaloons worn
by Boston policemen arc cut out with
a knife and fork is growing ! asked
one exceptionally nne-looking officer
whore the force had the neither part
OF their uniforms made.
Any old place was the reply.
Are there no regulations that they
shall be of a certain pattern?'
None that } ever heard Of
Where do you get the cloth?'
That is supplied from headquarters
on a requistion This Is done ] sup
pose. In order that the clothes OF all
tho men shan be of corresponding
shade
WHY do policemen. without excep-
tion try 20 initiate the style OF trous-
crs worn 10y Chpamen?"
Il don't think they do ] have been
ON The force q great many years and
10 my recollection serves me We had
the present cut long before the
heather came among US. I think the
boston tailors can rightfully lay claim
to having originated g."
Have YOU ever inquired why these
knights of the shCcrs use q section OF
Russia stove pipe Tor a guide Instead
OF "a fashion platc?"
81 must confess TO dereliction i'm this
direction"
DO The captains or the sergeants
call attention 90 tho corkscrcw twist
I'm the mems trousers before going on
duty and after they have dried out
from a soaking rau7'
''l never knew them to."
'Neatuess of attire is a matter that
Is entirely I'm the hands Of each off,
cor2
That's about the size Of IT,"
4 local house furnishing house Is ad-
vertising. by placards exhibited I'm it's
store windows, a reduction sale The
placards are I'm the shape 81 darts.
suppose that form was chosen because
the cut In prices Is so arrowing.
'Tis tarnation mean Last summer
Zee was 40 dear that II was worth 10
cents look and 10 cents a lick. and
barkcepers were thinking OF using
pieces OF broken plate glass 10 simu-
late ice-the tlnkle would sound Just
the same In making cocktails. etc.
This year ice has been plentiful and
prices have been very reasonable To
make sure that such a condition may
not exist next summer II Is proposed
10y a big trust to gobble up the local
ice companies aud 90 put the rates
where they will compare favorably
with the market quotations for dia-
monds.
5hs Gossio.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Ex-senator Chandler Is a good fighter.
but II he ls wise he will not engage in a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

"1l Trovatore." the current weeks at
traction at the Providence Opera House
was first produced in Rome I'm 1858. The
first English production was I'm London
in 1856 under the little of "The Gypsy S
Vengeance" IL was greeted at once with
an enthusiastic welcome and has held
the stage ever since as one OF the most
popular operas In the modern repertory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

kitchener having failed 20 subdue the
poers BY shot 1h-ll and staryau5o. has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

The presentation at keith's on Thurs-
day evening Of souvenir photographs OF
Miss Clara e. Blancy Is certain 20 lend
great interest to that performance MISS
Blaney Is Providence girl. who. during
the past season, as member OF the AL
bee Company has made her first serious
essay In the profession, and in "A Tenn
perance Town she will be seen In a role
much the most exacting and affording
ner me best opportunity OF any role she
has.yet assumed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Ober, and l.. n. stockwell have all pre-
viously been seen In Providence IN Hoyts
"A Temperance Town ard the memory
OF their inimitsbly amusing character
Nations Is still fresh IA tho popular mind.
their present ensagemesit At keiihs Is
certain to prove All exceedingly popular
innovation on the part OF the manage
ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

only one more week remains OF the
summer season at the New Empire The
atre. The summer season began in June
ana mas been even more successful t.ian
that of last year. the FIRST season of the
Rober company In the theatre The range
OF plays presented has been wide and au-
diences have been large. The company
has given II performances each week ex-
cept the present one. The theatre will re-
main closed for "A week 20 permit the
painters and renovators 10 work anu will
open FOR the regular winter season, Sat
urday night. August "a, with the great
melodraDa. IAN American Gentleman"
Wndam Bonelli in the leading role.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

The regular vaudeville season at KeIth's
Wa be resumed on Monday. Sept 2 and
for the week = bin has been arranged
which the management confidently as
serts is the most representative OF high
class vaudeville that has ever been seen
I'm ProNidence W viii consist almost ex-
clusivcly Of headine features chief
among which vii. be the famous r. F.
seith art studies, popularity known as
iiving pictures. This feature which was
produced originally la New York early I'm
the past summer after IAN expense Of more
than $4,000 for preparation, nas been pro-
nounced by far the MOST artistic elab-
crate and beautiful novelty ever seen on
designed and produced under the personal
supervision OF Glendenning. the famous
English artist. which fact IL sufficient as
surance Of their refined and highly artis-
tic character
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

The last act Of "Tl Trovatore." Nerdl's
splendid opera which the American Opera
Company will present at the Providence
Opera House all next week Is the crown
Of the work and may successfully chal-
lenge. comparison for beauty. variety and
dramatic effect with any other opera I'm
the purely Italian school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Those who have made a collection OF
the portraits OF the members OF the AL
bee company will be delighted to learn
that there will be two souvenir nights
next week. On Monday evening photo
graphs or Mr.. Roy Falrchild will be pre-
sented TO every patron. and on Thursday
or Miss Clara IL. Blaney OF this city, who
in "A Temperance Town" will be seen IN
the most important role she has yet es-
sayed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Among the coming attractions at the
New Empire Theatre are Archie Boyd,
the we'll known character player. I'm the
New England play. I'm Vermont" THE
CHRISTIAN. with all the original scenery
and with strong company: David Bel
asoo's great war time drama. THE Heart
OF Maryland" the melodramatic success.
The Sign of the Cross" and a number
OF other equally well known and popular
pieces. Joseph Murphy. the popular Irish
comedian. wal also be seen during the
season at the New Empire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Mr. Alden Bass. who will be remem-
bered by many who saw him In Provi-
dence, after he succeeded Mr.. Sol Smith
Russell at the head OF the latter's com
pany. Is to be seen as stock star" at
Keith's. supported by the Albee company.
at an early date. Mr.. Bass style OF work
very closely resembles that OF Mr.. Rus
sci. and In Peaceful Valley one OF the
latters most popular plays. Mr.. Bass IL
universally conceded 10 have met with
success not less than that of his distin-
guished predecessor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

A, M.ssr,. Eugene csmn.ld. GsOrs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

Nothing would so tend TO improve
the situation I'm Latin America as TO
set up arbitration as the cardinal prin-
ciple Of all it's international relations.
ihis the coming congress will certain
fy do, with Chill. represented or with
out II, for the sulking OF one nation
cannot be allowed TO spoil the conven-
tion or materially hamper it's conclu-
sions. s."-Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

In the second act OF I'll Trovatore" oc-
ours the most spirited and popular
choruses introduced in the opera the An
vii Chorus in the camp OF the gypsies
c'La Zingarella'O the measures accented
with hammers upon the anvils. The last
act is replete with beautiful melodies
which follow each other I'm quick success
sion leading up to the exquisite scene of
the "Miserere." a number which has
never failed TO charm and arouse audi
ences with the beauty and richness OF its
musical effect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

4 local house furnishing house Is ad-
vertising. by placards exhibited I'm it's
store windows. a reduction sale The
placards are in the shape 81 darts
suppose that form was chosen because
the cut I'm prices is 40 'arrowing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

I'm Philadelphia they are having an
investigation OF the relations between
police and disorderly houses which
would create n stir even in New
York. Syracuse Post Standard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10

While the steel combatants declare
"A fight 10 the end the public longs for
an end 10 the fight. '-Pittsburg Dis
patch