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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The second season OF Mans Enemy
opened at the New Empire theatre under
the most auspIcious circumstances. There
was an exceptionally large audience and
the piece got as enthusiastic a reception
as any piece produced at this popular
playhouse this winter.
Mans Enemy" is n four-act drama by
Charles H. Langdon aud Eric Hudson.
and It is of the strenuous kind. There is
scarcely restful moment IN the whole
four acts, and the vIlllany IL a trins
subtler than the villiany OF most melo-
dramas, is nevertheless strong enough 20
call forth the stirring denunciation of the
gallery. There is an evenness about the
production, though that is creditable. AS
for the stage setting it is remarkably
good.
The play has some stirring climaxes,
and these were so we'll worked up last
night that the applause was generous and
spontaneous in all parts OF the house.
There are a number of scenes that are
very creditable TO the painters.
AS for the company there " not one
person In the very large cast who is not
worthy OF the warmest commendation.
Miss Dorothy Rossmore is the star. She
takes the part of Sarah Drake. lt Is a
part that is not an easy one 10 portray
and OF course, tastes differs as 10 the
ways certain phases Of IL should be pre-
sented Miss Rossmore ~ very hand
some woman, and she is careful and
earnest in all the varying phases of the
character of the adventures. Her work
received very warm appreciation from the
audience.
william Irving was stately and earnest
as Gen. Arthur stanton. Ned III. Fowler
has about as much work IN impersonating
the character OF Harry Stanton, the weak
Young man, who falls victim for a time
to the hereditary falling OF his family. az
generally falls 20 the part of an actor.
His work Is all clever and all worthy OF
commendation. William Garfield. as Tom
Drake, the chief william. is worthy OF A
high place a. an actor. lie leaves moth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE AND WAR

In the event OF the war between Great
Britain and France the first and most inn
portant part OF the struggle would be for
the command of the sea, says the Nine
teenth Century. should Great Britain
succeed in retaining the command Of the
sea. France would thereby he reduced TO
a condition OF Impotence so far as offen-
sive operations are concerned, and would
sooner or later be Obliged TO submit to
the will OF her rival. although, it is true,
the war might last for a long time If,
on the other hand. France should succeed
in wrestling from Great Britain the
command OF the sea. and IN keeping ~,
Great Britain would be 80 much more
hopeless and inpotent than France I'm
similar plight would be, that the war
would terminate quickly In a word
France. even without the command OF the
sea or anything approaching 10 &c, re-
mains capable OF prolonged resistance.
first because she Is sclf-supporting
country. secondly, because the French
national sentiment ana strength are al
ready concentrated within her borders.
and thirdly, because she stands among
the best equipped OF the military powers.
while Great Britain. deprived OF the COM
mand OF the sea, would collapse with rel
ative rspidity. first, because She is I'm no
sense self-supporting country. second
IL, because her national sentiment and
strength are scattered over the world
aud cannot be concentrated save by way
OF the sea, aud. thirdly, because she Is not
"A military power. according TO the stand
ard set ND by Germany. France, Russia
aud Austria-H
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

" modern Institution and Louis VII,
the king. is a thoroughly modern sort of
a chap. To be sure he always refers 10
himself with the plural pronouns, as
kings are usually quoted as speaking.
but nevertheless he finds being
"A king something OF bore and matters
of state not congenial duties. As he
himself observes he switches OF the
fierce light which beats upon throne
rs often az circumstance will permit and
sits around in his dressing gown and slip
pers, reads the paper and otherwise
courts domesticity, his three aides are
gorgeously uniformed, he has an army
that is represented as being so Indifferent
~ drilled that IL only keeps step by acci-
dent and then regards the matter as
more neat than necessary TO a soldier.
while lack OF revenues makes IL incon-
Venient to provide horses for the caval-
~ and affairs are so easy going gener-
ally, not to say slip shod, that the
queen dowsger remarks upon the ssd
falling of I'm the volume of the trumpet
blasts which announce her approach.
Freedom from the embarrassing demands
OF life at the court il found In sort OF
country seat where royalty and the as
sociate functionaries may roam at VIII
and fish and hunt.
The particularly charming figure IN this
fanciful domestic circle is OF course, the
Princess. IL appears that the kingdom
OF Arcacia and the neighboring kingdom
OF Kurland are on verge OF war, which
threatened danger Is only TO be averted
Nv marrying the Princess 10 the crown
prince of kurland. AS WAR would be eX-
tremoly annoying 90 the royal family
and besides, " wholly ont of the auos-
tion In the existing state Of the treasury.
an extravaganza not to bc permitted. the
king agrees to give his daughter in be-
trOthal 10 the crown prince or kurland.
The Princess. however. having mover seen
the crown prince and being. moreover.
sentimental maid whose ideal IN 10 be
Juliet and have Romeo climb a balcony
90 WOO her. makes strenuous objection to
this Diplomatic programme and declares
she will marry no man whom she does
not love and who does not love her
much less one whom she has never set
eyes upon. In vain the good OF the couu-
try aud her duty as n princess to enter
upon any attachment that Is convenient
politically. or geographically as becomes
a roysl marriage. is polluted out 10 her
She persists IN her determination 10 nave
q Romeo end marry Cor love
In this emergency the cardinal comes 20
the rescue with " scheme. which Is TO
Introduce the crown prince or kurland
incognito as the ambassador OF the crown
prince and let the young couple loose IN
the woodland 60 roam al will. under
which circumstance, az tue prince ~
really a Sufficiently handsome and gem
orally attractive young fellow, II Il n
reasonable probability that the Princess
will fan I'm love with him. This. Of
course, really happens, and al ends hap
plly
Now this makes very pretty stori
aa .s,,,,.i riei..J l., r.pt " Msrshtll tiio
sulhor with macb pfstig gynisdg As 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
THE CITIZEN AND THE STATE.

In the Roman and Greek idea OF govern
ment the citizen was nothing beside the
state, and could claim no rights from II.
His liberty was protected from the tyr
amy OF one man, but he was subjected
10 the absolute despotsm of the republic.
saws the Monthly Review. Acts or the
most fagrant injustice were the conse-
uuences of such a system OF government.
4 very similar view OF the relative posi-
ton Of the state and citizen was held ia
the Italian city republics and one or the
chief causes of their overthrow. But IN
modern times the conception has heen
considerably modified. The practical en-
bodiment of the new order OF Ideas is the
British constitution. ~ protects the rights
OF the citizen not only against despot-
ism, bat also against violence and abuse
of power on the part of the majority
There may be occasional injustice and VI
olation OF the law. but public opinion feels
80 strongly on the subject that I'm Eng
land al least. they are now almost Inn
possihle In continental states, where
the political conscience is less developed.
the rights OF tie citizens are not so sa-
cred but there Is "a constant improve
ment,, and we have recently seen a clear
proof that the violation OF the rights Of
the citizen by order of those I'm authority
can excite and outburst of purely altruis-
tie Indignation all over the world. That
that outburst failed in its object In this
particular instance Is OF no consequence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The UtOpisns attracted large audiences
al the Westminster Theatre yesterday
afternoon and evening and undoubtedly
will continue 10 do so for the remainder
OF the week for the bin presented viii
compare very favorably with those that
have preceded Il.
The singing and marching by the yohns
ladies, who make up the chorus are GER
tainly equal 10 any seen or heard here
this season and they are headed by Miss
Florence wragland who for a number or
years was the leading lady OF Morris
Little Lamb" co.
The performance commences with
lively conception entitled "ln Grand bto-
pia" in when a number OF new and tune
ful songs are given and concludes with a
grand finale, The Return OF Uncle sam >
Heroes.
Ruth Garnoid and sidney Gilmore open
the oho with songs and dances ana they
are followed by ODell and Perry Irish,
comedians. who have a style OF their own
and are entertaining.
The whiting sisters Sadie and Hattie,
are good singers and dancers and make
a hit Frobel and Ruge I'm their aerial
comedy act have added quite little 10
their turn. The noxt on the bill is Sc
ries OF living art pictures, that are pre-
sented In a very attractive manner The
three Hickmans. comedy acrobatic and
musical team. are the last In the olio, and
they make no end of fun. The whole con-
cludes with very amusing skit entitled
Boston, Shepard A. Co, which differs
from most OF the closing numbers given
by companies OF this character Tor tho
comedians are FIRST and foremost instead
OF the young ladies'. but the latter are
seen 10 an advantage I'm marches. There
g. one thing positive and that r. there Is
not word. nor movements from start "a
finish that is suggestive, but the bill is
clean. bright and snappy and Will he pre-
sented every afternoon and evening for
the balance OF the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

burlesque, his system invariably getting
him on the wrong scent.
The scenery of ~ Royal Family ia In
keeping with the poetic beauty OF the
play. A room in the palace, a garden
scene and n gorgeous throne room are
all choice and elaborate pieces OF
stage art. The costumes are rich to the
point of extravagance i'm colors and de-
sign, but they are in perfect good taste
and very beautiful Few plays even Of a
spectacular kind show more wondrously
handsome costuming. And in every par
ticular this beautiful play Is beautifully
finished.
The play will run for the week, with
the usual matinees tomorrow and Satur-
daN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
WILL START
new CHURCH.
Pastor Wilson Resigns From
His Charge al Lewiston.
SAYS He WAS lNDISCReET.
From tho Pulpit He Gives Mans Of ysung
Woman With Whom His Own Had
Been UDIusts Connected
SAYS He WAS lNOISCREETD

Lewiston. Me, Feb. 19-The Rev II. G.
Wilson. for several years pastor Of the
Hammond street Methodist church. ten
dered his resignation In a dramatic man
ner at the morning service Sunday. The
resignation will be accepted.
IL follows as the result Of formal In
vestigation by church committee. Mr..
Wilson was notified he would be required
10 sustain a formal examination. lie
was charged with acting Improperly with
several women in his congregation.
AZ the morning service Mr. Wilson's
congregation taxed the capacity Of the
church 10 the utmost lie took his
text. He that ~ without sin amongst
YOU, let him east the first stone"
Ills discourse was devoted almost en-
tirely 10 a discussion OF the charges
against him.
"In justice TO the church. and especial
ly TO those mothers who have daughters
in the congregation who might possibly
be suspected by those not fully Informed
in the matter" ne said, II have decided
To make public the names Of the women
with whom my name has been connected,
and also those who have circulated the
stories regarding me
The young lady with whom my name
has been most intimately connected is
Miss Lillian Merrill, formerly crganist OF
the church"
lie named also Mrs r. II. Merrill and
Mr. and Mrs. G. j Cannon.
MIR Wilson said he would admit that he
had been indiscreet but he denied em-
phatically that he had been guilty OF any
thing more than indscretion. In view.
however. of the disturbed relations in the
church. he thought IL best 10 resign.
lie said that next Sunday he would
preach I'm Knox Post hall He claimed
that % per cent. OF the congregation and
all OF the sunday school would follow
him He said he would build new
church and already had a promise Of sleoO
from business man.
Mr.. Wilson is - years old, and has a
wife and two children.
Miss Merrill refused TO discuss Mr..
Wilson's mention OF her name.
To correspondent Pastor Wilson said:
Il am victim OF persecution. j viii
not deny that ] have been indiscreet, but
that I have done anything bad enough
10 be turned out or my church deny.
II have received anonymous letters
charging me with this thing and with
that. and my wife has received letters
OF similar character. know well
enough whence they emanate.
"It was said that I had been seen to
leave a certain woman's house. That was
false. II was said that L was seen bicy-
cling with another woman. That was
false.
II admit that I did write letters 10 a
Lewiston young woman. in doing so
was indscreet ] was Interested in her;
her personality pleased me and l admired
her mental quslities.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

Their work is really remarkable. and
they have a standing offer TO meet all
comers. The olio closes with James and
Susie Grundy and Master Robbie. who in
their funny comedy. Hot Scotch do
some really excellent dancing.
The performance is brought 20 close
by burlesque, entitled The Queen of
the Opium Palace" In which the entire
company, white and colored, participates,
and number of novel features are in
troduced. IL is really an excellent per-
Torrance, and the same bill will be given
for the balance of the week, every after
noon and evening.
Tonight at The Olympic in conjunction
with the Big Sensation Burlesquers, a
grand bag punching contest for purse
Of 500 will take place between the
Keeler Brothers, champions OF the world.
and Kelley and Clark of Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

irg m All 20 be desired in the very ex-
treme kinds OF vlluauy he II called on TO
take part in or lead.
Mr. Maurice 1.indcr is fresh and origi-
nal as Isaac Barnett. and few are seldom
responsible for 80 much real amusement
as is Mr.. Linder
Thsd shine Is equally s0od as the Rus
sian NOble and the policeman, eOth of
which characters he makes very hfeuke
Emile Lacroix Is capital as Adelrh, While
= more pleasing character than that ~
Grace Isle could not be irnsgined nor
cnuld IL be- better ncted than it " iy Ruth
Renck Agtres carlton o. ponv lisrris ~
charming when ths plcNe yss iaBt atsn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
WAY DOWN EAST"

The auartette OF WAY Down East is
carrying along with fourfold force the
work begun by Maud Courtney, who first
scored with the old songs" Caro- Cor
don Leigh. Jane Millard, Glover Ware and
A. Il. McShean. who comprise the village
choir OF the rural drama have confined
themselves almost wholly to the melodies
sung a generation ago.
"Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

is their primal selection and il Is followed
by the once popular wait for the Wag-
on" which dates back nearly hundred
years. Nothing evolses the applause.
however. that is brought b$ the render
ing OF the ever new and ever tender An
ME l.aurie"-a song that will live for
ever. The blended voices of W. A. Bradys
four picked singers make the giving OF
this ballad something 10 be remembered.
"Way Down East will be seen next
week at the Providence Opera House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
KEITR'S NEW THEATRE.

Where such uniformity OF excellence Is
always maintained. II is difficult to de-
nominate ono entertainment at keith's
as better than another and convey the
proper meaning: bat it may safely bo said
that It IL doubtful IL any program ofer-
ed at that house this season has appeared
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

The fact that an obscure French officer
whose rame i've years ago no one had
heard Of. should suffer an unjust end
terrible punishment for political reasons
tecutors and this in Itself prOvcs that
there 10 a certain moral sense in political
matters when foreign relations ste not
called into question
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

20 give more complete and emphatic en-
joyment than yesterdays ala to two Of
the finest audiences ssen there fer many
weeks
peiis Fox every bit ss chanina .n per
son aud nsrinaimg NV nlqnWer as Whom
4ir NJ a. pvIular Idol iu fnruic pnrtd. bi -
uIsg " 4 .sBlume That hsI 80 NyIi1 We.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
IN the LABOR WORLD.

North Carolina has 1000 unionists
Wiikcsbarre. Pa. has $500 unionists.
Lake Erie fisheries employ 3,7S persons.
Charleston N 90 have a .,OOO-acro tea
farm.
Montana printers want a state printing
plant
London makes l.0oo tons of SOAP weekly.
Duluth is 90 have q municipal free labor
bureau.
Michigan salt output In 1900 was 5.ooo-
0Oo barrels
Caruna Mich. furniture workers get 20
cents a. ddN.
I'hiladclphn makes % per cent Of our
ingram carpet.
On MAY III 5o.ceo machinists vii demand
the nine-hour day.
The Kansas Legislature ia considering a
labor arbitration bill.
The exports Of paper from this Coun.
try in 1870 amounted TO about N0o0,00
The union printers ~ Toledo are TO pur-
chase only -four bearing the union label.
A. omaha the Waters Union was not
restrained from Issuing boycott circulars.
The beer drivers have donated $50 10
the building fund OF the Brooklyn Labor
lsyceufn.
\ Kansas CITY coal dealer was fined 81
and costs FOR using iive-eights bushel
measure.
mense. "a is said, that all factories are
behind With their orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

coed morning Mr. Blsck SAID the
arabic man. But I am not Dir. Black
Ny name is White replied the other
cor course /. 81 course. said tha anable
man. % trust you wlll pardon ms mis-
tsks Aou SO. J IN = irihe color tlinH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Louis VII. King OF Areacia..........
.....................La .Lawrance D'Orsay
Prince Charles Ferdinand.
.......................D Donald Gallagher
Prince Victor Constantine Orrin Johnson
The Duke OF Barascon. Robert Hickman
The Count Narensa. ...........I Harry Rose
Baron Holdensen.. Charles w. Butler
The Cardinal Casano.. IA. Thompson
Father Anselm. ..Richard Bennett
LIST A ID. George FORBES
I'd A. ID. Allan Murnane
3d A. ID. ...Harris L. Forbes
Secretaries. ..........H. "a eed and j. kean
English Ambassador. ......... Horace Pell
American Ambassador Frank q. LeRendu
Lord Chamberlain. ......... John Randolph
The Queen Ferdinand. Mrs. q. H. Gilbert
The Queen Margaret. -. Eleanor Sanford
The Countess Cariua. Mabel Morrison
The Princess Alestine Victorine Ange-
la......................... Annie Russell
An evening passed with ~ Royal
Family" at the Providence opera house
is a too brief season Of unmixed and pc
culiar pleasure. The Family is an inter-
esting, curious and altogether charming
domestic circle. composed. quite properly
and as royal family should be, OF "a
king, a queen. a queen dowager, prin-
cess and prince. Associated with the
royal household. also quite properly as
the common understanding Is, are a car
dinal of political and diplomatic as well
as religious talents, an equerry-in-or-
binary, chief commssioner OF police, a
prime minister. aides-de-camp. secreta-
ries. ladies and lords In waiting, and other
functiona ries useful for household pur-
poses. az Il were. where royalty is con-
sidered.
The kingdom OF Arcacia is a thorough
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

here she was one OF the brightest things
about IL, ana her lustre has not dimmed-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19
COOKS UNIVE RSAL TOURS I.4sss Es,is. a

lem. March 3th.ltalv aud South oi Francs
Fsbralary 23d Chinu. Manila and Japun
Februarv 18th aud March 2ith. hawaiian
] Stands and Volcano Eilauea February
18th and March 9Th. Bermuua every week.
every week Annual Special Tour 10
Spain. Italy. Switgerland. Tho Rhine.
France. England. etc, April 18Th, lyn.
ST. Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

Wife-"Oh Harry. 7 didn't expect you
home % lunch Husbsnd--"W Well. trent
YOU glad 10 sse me-" Wifs-'oh. yes
But have rothius cut sausage" Hus-
bsnd We'll. being hvngry I'm prepared
Tor tns wurst --Phusdsiphis RECORD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-19

what are yen crying for" asked tus
kind old ladv ~ ie- lost a nickel binh-
bered the boy ''Nevtr miad. here's an-
Other for VOC iioe di1 ypH lcss itf
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

the best record for health last year
was North Dakota. with death rate
of only sos per 1000 of population. BY
far the most healthful of the very
populous states, however, was Iowa,
the death rate being 11.17. Ohio,
which made reports from towns aggre-
eating a population of more than
million aud half, shows death rate
OF only 14.S4.
The notable reports of healthful-
ness, however, come from the north
western and far western states. Min
nesota. the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kan
sas, Iowa, Idaho and Montana all have
exceedingly low death rates. On the
other hand. the states which are wide
ly known as health resorts, such as
Arizona, Colorado and California have
a comparatively high mortality, prob
ably because many persons suffering
from incurable pulmonary troubles go
there and die. California last year
had an average death rate of 1853,
Colorado 1929 and Arizona 1925 The
last named had the highest mortality
of any state or territory in the Union.
New York states mortality was 1885.
The town in the United States hav-
ing the highest ratio of mortality last
year was Carlyle, III. The population
was 1874 and the number of deaths
100, making death rate of 1881. The
most unhealthful of the very large
cities WIS Washington; death rate,
PHI. Baltinore's death rate was
21.02, Philadelphia's 1888, Boston's,
20.S2 and Chicago's 146S.