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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02
KElTH'S new THEATRE.

Tho August Family, admittedly the
greatest troupe of juggIers that has ever
been seen IN this country, consisting OF
a father, daughter and four sons. whose
act is not only the most successful, but
the highest salaried novelty yet present.
ed In vaudeville. will be the leading stel-
lar attraction at Keith's during the COM
ing week
During the past fortnight in Boston
they have created veritable furore,
even SURPRISING the unprecedented hit
scored on their FIRST appearance in New
York in the production OF the Star and
Carter" for which they were specially
imported. The act is notable for the ar
tistic finish, rapidity and deftness with
which everything Is done; and the per-
formers are attired in evening dress. the
scene being laid al a dinner party in a
swell cafe.
Every conceivable article used in the
restaurant scene, from the furniture and
lamps 10 the knives and forks, articles
OF wearing apparel. eggs and oranges.
is utilized I'm the wonderful feats per
formed: and at the end Of the act the air
is full OF Hying articles, while scores or
plates are thrown with lightning like ra-
pidity from one side OF the stage To the
other, and there caught by one OF the
family, the effective finish never falling
TO arouse great enthusiasm.
"A Friend OF the Family Is the title
OF new one-act farcical comedy I'm
which EDWARD j. Heron, well known
former legitimate comedian, has scored
the biggest kind OF hit during the past
week ia New York. IL tells ten story OF
a husband who rather wildly celebrates
the departure of his spouse aud mother
iu-law. and OF his very staid English
guest, whose trousers become lost over
night, and who I'm a dress belonging 10
the wife, is Introduced TO her upon her
return bv her husband as his mother.
The victim H. made Co assume all the re-
sponsibility for the previous nights orEyi
and cut ~ this no end of Intensely anus
ms situations and complications arise.
"A Visit 10 Aunt Martha one of the
brightest bits OF light comedy I'm vaude-
Vile, will be presented by Mamie Dupont
and Charles Lothian, who have previous
ly made themselves prime fsvoritss with
keith srs!saces ey thsir stvaeity ard
their stiifty to 3svsisp . ths ttnost TIE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02

that Roger Fairfax. whom she has loved
In secret. for his Kindness 10 her father.
has given his heart elsewhere. 1t is a
bitter hour for poor Nell, but when Roger
comes TO meet Olivia she brushes the
tears from her eyes. puts her own happi-
ness behind her. and befriends the lovers.
The king enters on his way 10 the thea
ire. Rochester and Lovelace point Nell
out TO him, the gallants draw back:
Charles crosses TO Nell TO ask the price OF
her oranges. Nell never having seen
Charles before. believes him TO be one OF
the young fops OF the town and tells him
In very plain language what she thinks
OF the king She mimics the actresses and
gallants OF the time and her old adver-
sary Jeffreys. Cha ~ Is delighted and
puts his hand In his pocket for his purse
TO buy her oranges only to find he has
forgot H. Nell with "A smile loans him her
savings saying he has an honest face and
Is sure TO repay her. As Charles passes
into the theatre Nell looks after him. she
might have loved yon careless fellow IL
she had not loved Roger Fairfax.
Jeffreys enters. lie has learned from
his agents tat Fairfax is I'm London, and
that he has met his ward on the street.
and that Nell knows his hiding place.
There IL sharp encounter of wits be-
tween Nell and Jefreys during which
Fairfax escapes TO the neighboring church
Wneft ne mas peen concealed. As JeHreys
sees that he has been tricked by Nell.
and turns to her meaning to visit his
wrath upon her. the theatre doors are
thrown open, the play Is over. the king
and all come from the theatre. As the
people shout the Kings name Nell turns
eagerly runs into Charles arms asking
him To point out the king TO her. As she
speaks she secs that all stand uncovered
save Charles and she recognizes that she
hna f.stt tsf nd lion hnV
mind 90 the king himself. The king re-
turns her purse with the promise that
she shall become an actress In the Kings
Theatre. and the curtain falls on Nelrs
i,rst victory over Jeffreys who dares not
persccute the orange girl who has caught
the kings fancy.
ln the second act Nell II in her own
house in PAN Mall dressing for recep-
tion ~ which she s to give the Chelsea
aims houses TO the aldermen. Rollins and
Icrcival. two of her old colleagues Of the
theatre, come TO her door. They are rag
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02
mon. he spI.d dlr,y-loolslns cent on the

mons he spisd q dirty-lookng cent on the
road.
Luck IN AN OLD CENT
Tommy Ryan was with him at the
time and when the champion saw the
coin he was AZ FIRST ioath TO pick 10 up.
Turning 10 Ryan he said. pointing To the
ground. There = cent over there. Tom,
and | an. afraid To touch a. III take a
chance, though and II ~ is heads up,
why I'll beat Eitz without doubt. II IL
isn't, why. Tom, III get licked sure
so Jer picked the cent M, and sure
enough n was heads up. tell you he was
as happy as a child with new toy when
he discovered this, and you could not
make him believe after that that Fitz
had q chance.
George Dixon would never go into the
ring without that well-worn bathrobe OF
his lie wore this IN every battle I'm which
he participated. " always proved o mas
cot 10 him Of late years he has discard
ed it. and l guess he thinks his downfall
was due 10 this fact. But ~ is n question
whether II could save him from defeat az
the hands OF such a wonderful pugilist as
Terry McGoyern.
Speaking OF McGovern. why, he is one
OF the most superstitious boxers now IN
the game Terry has habit OF splitting
in HE shoes before he engages in mill
e always kisses his wife. too. and
have been told that he has often prayed
"On tho night of his match with oscar
Gardner, while on the way 10 the Broad,
way Athletic club. it suddenly occurred
to Terry that he had forgotten 10 kiss his
wife. lie had barely enough time 20 get
ready. and insisted that he must return
Continued on Page Three
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02
ODD OMENS or
The PUCILISTS.
Prize Ring Champions Who
Hold Some Queer Notions.
HOW A KISS BROUGHT LUCK.
Terry McGNsIn, lin jsffriss Kid Mccoy
and ManY Others All Hold Their
Pct SupsgtItIsaS
HOW A KISS BROUGHT LUCK.

"Do you know" said a well-known
trainer or prize fighters 10 a reporter for
the New York sun. that pugiIists as a
class are the most superstitious people.
In my estimation. in the world? There Is
not a boxer In tho profession today who
does not possess a characteristic whlm or
foibIs.
"Of course that is human nature, but
the general public Is not aware that
many OF our noted scrappers believe IN
talismans. such as rabbits feet, luck
stones, battered coins etc. Even some OF
them go as far as TO praying that defeat
may not be their fate.
Jim Jeffries Is probably the most pecu-
liar character in this respeeAin the rins
today while he openly says he Is not
afra OF any man his height and weight
IN the world, and justly. too, for l con
slider him a great fighter. hs does MOI
take any chances.
"Refore he enters the ring he is very
nervous, and his fret thoughts are OF his
mother. He thinks OF her night and day
and believes that with her In his mind
he will never lose. While IN training ev-
erything must be so His gloves must ps
tied IN a certain way, and II the strings
are twisted he will kick.
'He thinks that IL will bring him III
luck He must have his usual seat at the
table at his training quarters. and he VII
not do any work after a certain hour.
JEFF likes animals, but does not wan'
them about him on the day OF an I'M
portant combat. He believes tnat IL pres.
ages sure defeat The champion Is afraid
OF Friday, too. On that day he IL always
out OF humor and seldom smiles. He con
siders IL hard luck 10 be tovial on thal
day.
HE invariably wears n red sweater
while training. for he n OF the opinion
that Il In a fortunate color. One day
while he was at work at Asbury Park for
as memorable contest with Bob EitEsim'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02

humorous possibilities of the dainty
sketch
OF all monoIoguists heard at keiths,
none has ever made himself "A greater
favorite or establishes better reputa-
ton as a funmaker than Press Eldridge.
whose eccentricities OF dress and manner,
humorous songs and laugh provoking
"patter" and stories never fail to keep
his audiences I'm roars of laughter. HIS
new Offering In said TO be even more an
tertaining than anything he has before
presented; and he In expected 70 prove
one OF the strongest features OF the long
program
Elseets, whose renown as the greatest
OF all toe dancers must be familiar 10 all
conversant with theatrical affairs. will be
seen in n terpsichorean sketch with a
dainty comedy favor, i'm which her mar
vslous feats OF toe dancing without slip
pers and other novel specialties, will bs
introduced.
MAY DeSousa, the Chicago soprano,
whose vocal abilities and beauty recently
attracted so much attention In New YORK
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02

ged and tattered and in dang Of the
debtors prison. As Nell's servants would
eject them Nell hearing the loud voices
enters. her dress open. powder pun I'm
hand. her toilet only half made, she EN-
toilet as they drink her wine and she
Nell pays of the warrants against them
and promises them parts I'm the new play
that Dryden is writing for her AS they
rehesrse the dance that Nell IL TO do. a
servant enters and whispers to Nell.
Aside the actors say that the king - is
Nelrs secret visitor They so promising
20 return on the next day for their parts.
Nell turns to the door. Roger Fairfax
enters. lie has returned from France
TO see olivia Vernon. Nell goes 10 him.
the Lady Oliyis is To be married TO Lord
Rochester that day, she has forgotten
Roger Roger tells Nell that II Is Oliv-
is's letters that have brought him. that
she must meet him under Nells roof
that day, and that they will be on their
way 10 Dover ana safe In France before
Jeffreys learns or his presence In London.
Nell sends her faithful Tifhin 10 warn
Olivia OF Fairfax's presence. The king
IL announced Nell asks Roger 10 wait IN
the next room.
If Charles mood Is good size will tell
him OF Rogers presence and Roger can
plead his own cause She promises not
TO tell Charles unless there Is hope. for
any delay In Fairfaxs plans will leave
Olivia powerless 10 defer her marriage
TO Rochester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE

Blaney's comedM drama Across the
Pacific" which made decidedly fsvora-
BILE impression here last season VIII he
the attraction at the Empire Theatre
next week
good portion OF the play Is devoted 70
life in the Philippines and on board r..
r. army transport. which Of course. brings
II up 20 date In the way OF stage material.
Reports emanating from other ciues
where Across the Pacific has been
seen. pronounce 10 by far the beat stage
material as yet sssn from Mr.. bisnsys
pIolihe psn.
Ihs staging g tEs Iis.s Is - tLs Gcst
tcentinusa o. Fass Itree
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02
Wha, Shall We Havs for Dessert ?

This question srises IN the family sy.
cry day. Let US snswer ~ today. Try
Joll-O. q delicious and healthful des-
sert. Prepared IN two min1tes. No
boilinsl no bskingi simply add boiling
water ana set 10 cool tlsvors Lemon.
orsnss Raspberry ana Strawberry. 0st
q rseks ~ az yesr s-sssr tcdszie ca1ts
Esstcn, " n Waterman, = e weed
Prov; Arn5ii PICK. II Nouiton Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-02

believing that she has loved Fairfax and
connived at his assassination. Nell is al
most defeated, Olivia on the brink or
marriage with Rochester, when as the
dusk falls Nell contriyes TO get into Lord
Jeffreys' official wig and gown, sends
Olivia for protection 10 the Queen. and
by repeating her famous imitation OF
Jeffreys gets all the letters and evidence
for the defense'o Fairfax that had been
suppressed into her possession.
The curtain falls as the servants enter
with lights and the false Lord Jefrreys is
confronted by the real chief justice and
the guests who have come TO see OnV'a
married 10 LordsnRochester.
With "a laugh Nell tosses OF the official
wig and gown and sweeps past her dls-
confited rivals on Lord LoVelace's arm,
borne 20 the Kings theatre In Lord Jef-
In the fourth act the tangled mesh Is
all unwoven by Nell Gwyn, who, despite
emies. manages To enter Whitehall Palace
and the kings presence. and prdre to
Charles her love and loyalty by ss-ywing
10 her, or 10 Kill his king. but TO save
Olivia Vernon from Lord Rochester.
Miss Rehan's engagement is for one
week only with matinee on Saturday.
March 9Th.
Very pleasant is ths news that has
from time 10 time reached Providence
concerning the success OF when We
Were Twenty-one,' the new comedy
which Mr.. N G. Goodwin and Miss Max
Inc Elliott will present during their en-
gagement at the Providence Opera mouse,
commencing Monday, March ii.
The admitted success OF this play VIII
be historically memorable as having ac-
complished two very important and signi-
ncant things. and the accomplishment is
conceded by remarkable unanimity or
highest critical authority. and OF the low
est for that matter, IL has advanced Mr-
Goodwin and Miss Elliott Immensely In
their art and IL has sent Henry V. Es-
mond. hitherto a failure as playwright,
though very respectable failure. TO the
first rank OF dramatic authorship.
These two things form matter or thc
grea test moment 20 those who STUDY the
thize with the earnest, sincere ambitions
OF stage people. IL means much. TOO, 10
play patrons OF n 1udictous sort, Tor,
Judging from what is known OF the quail
ity OF this play II tells that new SEED
has been sown in earnest, and that IL
may find splendid and generous rvuitlon
in the early years of the new century.
This IL not merely a New York success
IL literally triumphed in every other city
where IL was seen last season and met with
uopular approval and In Cincinnati. 81
Louis. Chicago and Boston. where IL re-
ceived its first presentation inns year
tt has met with the same unstinted praise,
and the praise which was given the play
became the dover also Of MIR. Goodwin
and Miss Elliott, for the work they have
done in II. work which is admitted TO De
the best they have ever done. showing IN
each depth. breadth and power. whetn-
er in the comedy seen or IN the rathet-
pected talented as both were Know 10
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
Social an d Personal Notes

The third of a series Of dances which
have been given by young people of
Middletown and Delaware City, will be
held in Augustine Park tomorrow
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holstein Harvey and
Miss Josephine Harvey, have returned
from Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Simmons are
guests at the Croigleland, Atlantic
City.
Miss Mary Cunningham, bookkeeper
for Held e Co., is spending her vaca-
ton in San francisco and Saratoga.
Miss Mary A. Resag is visiting in
Chestertown, Md.
Frederick Stratner is visiting friends
in Chestertown
Countess Kool1oiay, of Philadelphia,
nee Miss Nellie Wingate, formerly of
this city. visited friends in Wilmington
last week.
Miss Wayne Maxwell, Ethel Eber-
hardt and Lulu Balfour are spending
two weeks in Ocean City, Md.
Miss Mildred Bradley and Henry M
Hoffman, both Of Philadelphia, were
married in this city last night by the
Rev. Francis Burgette Short.
Mrs. ]. e. HENDERSON. Miss Hen.
drixson and Miss Perla Lopez are visit
ing in Norfolk, Va.
A. G. McCausland will resume the
duties of superintendent of the Allan.
tic City railroad on September 1, re-
lieving Charles A. Beach, who has
been acting in his absence.
Samuel Bancroft, Jr. and family have
returned from Bedford Springs, arriv.
ing in a Harrington Broadtop coach
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
Dover Folk Enjoy Golf
Special to the Evening Journal.

CptGldi u lhC L4NSAAAb eSNAA-'-f
Dover, Aug. 2S.-Many Dover society
people are Summering at the Ham
mock, which has received quite a
boom this year. G. ID. Sypherd and
family and Miss Meeker, of Philadel-
phia, have just returned from a pro
longed stay at that place; also Former
Senator R. r. Kenney and family, Du-
POnt Walker and family, A. NJ. DAILY
and family, William Walker and fam
lily, A. B. Magee and family, j. B.
Wharton and family, d. NJ. Wilson and
family.
Golf is occupying the society peo-
pies attention, arranging for series OF
games on the new links at the north
end of Dover, near the magniicentfarm
OF Chancellor Nicholson and the love
ly park of Mrs. Richardson.
H. A. Richardson has purchased the
James Moore property, in State street
ladjoining his handsome residence
which will be converted into a garden
and Joined to his already spacious
grounds.
Evening journal., 1901-08-29

NIsftt6e Harris Miss Anna, Harris, Miss
i ydias NJ aTtin,s Miss Bessie Cook, ! Bridge
vile; sMisss Sadie 'Nantine,f New Castle;
Miss Edmonston, Fredericksburg, Va;
Miss Hazard. Chester Pa; Miss
Blanche Fleetwood, Virginia. Miss Lulu
Coulb0urn, Miss Eva Scott, Miss Lena
Scott Miss lucy Allen, Miss Mary Her
rant, George Fields, John Herrant, Ed
ward Martin. Seaford; DIR. II. w. Pal-
mer, w. B. Truitt, Walter Parrot, Geo.
Hill, Edward Elliott, Carl Graef, Roland
Elliott, Laclare Breerwood, V. b. Lewis,
Fred Short, William Short, Ralston Sud
Ter, Bridgeville.
More than one hundred people went
from here on the excursion to Atlantic
City on Thursday.
Miss Sadie vantine, Of New Castle, is
visiting friends here.
Miss Lizzie Sullivan is visiting Mrs. j.
j. Johnson in Wilmington.
DR.. l.. NJ. Cahall has returned from
Thousand Islands.
II. i. Cannon is at Carlisle, Pa.
Miss Harrington, Of Greensboro, Md.
and Miss Stayton, Of Chester, Pa, are
visiting Miss Alma Knowles.
Willard Layton and Harry AXE at,
spending some time at Atlantic City.
Miss Bessie Cook, Of Baltimore, is Wis
iting relatives.
Mrs. John Kinder has returned to Del
mar.
Miss Ethel Ross and Miss Lucille Ross
of Seaford, were recently here.
II. II. Powers and wife, nee Miss Mar
gle Haydrick, are visiting Mrs. Powers
mother, Mrs. S. p. ii. Layton.
Rev r. r. Taggart, has returned from
Atlantic City.
Mrs. j. III. Howard, Of Elizabeth, n. j.
has been visiting Mrs. r. w. Cannon.
Priestly Tull, Of Philadelphia, is visit
ing relatives.
Mrs. i. J. Moore and daughter, Madel
inc, are visiting relatives at Plymouth
Il North Carolina.
William Cannon has returned fror
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Layton and Mis-
Laura Layton have returned from Bait
more.
Mrs. Kersey, of Philadelphia, is visi
j Mrs. r. w. Breerwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. IL. Wiley and Mis-
? Hester Wiley have returned from Reh'
both.
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
" Visit Delaware City

al to the Evening Journal
re City, Aug. 29.-Twenty-
mbers of Ivanhoe Lodge, NO.
IS of Golden Eagle Lodge, OF
J., accompanied by a band,
he Golden Eagles of Delaware
Tuesday evening and enjoyed
ream and cake which were
The band played several fine
before and after going to the
pm. returning to their homes
Twentieth Century" we'll
With their visit. Among those
we're John w. Stanley, Arch
| n Link, George Riley, George
Gorge Green, Walter Steploe,
nsey, Clarence Rnnfried, AL
,hen, George Stanton, George
frank Ayres, David Hurley,
reas, William Lawrence, Fred
gorge Nichols, Charles Smith,
Mcdonnell, Joseph Franks,
Bonen, William II. Yourinson
rs.
Householder has accepted a
with the American Car and
company of Wilmington.
arloads Of excursionists went
ywine Springs on the Presby-
|-cursion on Tuesday.
|annah Swan, Of Philadelphia,
e her sister. Mrs. George c.
Linnie Stel has returned from
Is visit to New York.
I,ora V. Ford has returned
weeks visit to Wilmington
Ta number Of persons visited
last evening to witness the
wing into the canal over the
fe. caused by the unusually
The Ericsson arrived at the
B.3O. but could not get into the
4 10.45.
NJ. Jester, of Wilmington,
terday with +. A. Pennington.
lizzie Price, of Wilmington,
day with Mrs. Mary Price.
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
Dtes Of Houston Folk

al to the Evening Journal.
n, Aug. 29.-J. c. Wharton
lsitor in Philadelphia this
Hollis, Of New York, is visit
ives in Houston.
lice Jump, Of Sationsville, is
Mars. J. c. Wharton.
linda Burris is home from a
Milford.
Marvel, of Baltimore, and
are visiting his father, Will
vel.
Marvel. OF Atlantic City, is
his brother in Houston.
SCOTS who has been visiting
r has returned to New York
lvis, who has been visiting his
Ter here, has returned to
BON, ID. @.
Jester has returned to Phila-
bra Counselman has been Wis
ocean City.
allie LeCompte, of CASTOR,
isiting Miss Bessie Smith.
Wharton and family We're Wis
|SlilfOrd on Sunday last.
Pusey, who has been visiting
4 9th, is home.
laud Vineyard visited Miss
ter recently.
johnson and William John
returned from Atlantic City
nth Smith, who has been Wis
family of z. Johnson, has re-
pine.
Il. Johnson and wife were
HE excursionists who went to
ty Thursday.
lizabeth Johnson and Zach
Jr., visited friends in Har-
i ecently.
n mes T. Jump visited relatives
4 on on Tuesday.
4 NTH hes returned home from
Dover.
or r. L. Cross, of Milford
rs. J. L. Jump. at Stations
4 Monday.
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
LARGE BARGE At PUSEY'S
No. 81 Of Hughes Brothers and Bangs Co.
Having Machinery Put In

One of the largest, If not the largest,
barges that ever came up the Christlana
river, made fast the wharves Of the
Pussy and Jones Company yesterday af-
ternoon.
The barge is known as No. 81, and is
the last of ten that were constructed for
New York harbor work in Jacksonville,
Fla by Hughes Bros. & Bangs, OF this
city. The barge IS 200 feet long, 20 feet
beamy and Is feet hold She has twelve
separate pockets.
On her passage through Third street
bridge she took up almost the entire
width Of the channel. While at the Pussy
and Jones Company, No 81 will be fitted
with boilers and hoisting machinery. The
barge came in under tow Of sea-going
tug Aiken Hughes.
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
VIII obtain New Monkey

Since the death Of his pet Java monkey.
Jack. Detective William T. Jones has
made arrangements with a Delaware river
pilot to obtain for him another monk, -
which Mr.. Jones expects TO arrive in a
few weeks. The new monkey will be Of
the African breed. and Is known as the
niger monkey" on account Of its close
to the African race. 1t Is one
Of the hardest species IN existence
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
Rocky Mountains.
Our Own Make.

The traveller via this route has a
choice of the following rates to Buffalo
from Philadelphia with proportionate
prices from other points:
Season tickets, good to return until
November 80, with privilege Of stopping
off en- route, on notice TO conductor,
and including trip to and from Niagara
Falls, $17 for round trip.
Ten-day tickets, good for a continu-
GUS passage on any train in each direcs
ton, except Black Diamond Express,
within ten days, including date of sale,
1880 for round trip.
Special excursion. September 3,
-. IS, "a. Tickets good going
only on train leaving Read
ing Terminal 1880 a. m. above dates,
and good to return within seven uays,
including day OF sale on all trains ex-
Evening journal., 1901-08-29

cept Black Diamond Express, good
only in each direction in regular
coaches, not accepted in parlOr or
sleeping cars. at special rate OF 50 for
round trip.
For rate of fare and time Of connect
ing trains from all points, particulars
as to longer time excursions, and any
other information desired, consultPhila-
delphia and Reading ticket agents, or
address Edison J. Weeks, General Pas
senger Agent, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1901-08-29
AUGUST SALE PRICES

Think it over: is there not something
you will need this Fall? How about a
Carpet? Did you ever buy a Velvet
Carpet, made, laid and lined for 60 cents
per yard? That's our price. They are
not remnants, either but bright, new pat
terms, fresh from the loom. There's no
limit as to quality; buy what you want,
have your goods delivered when you want
\ anticipate your want.