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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19

gimpie, girlish manner and pleasing per-
sonality and the sentiment with which
she renders both modern and old songs
give her act an individuality that is
highly pleasing, and which no other has
approached.
Tom Brown, the eolored mimetic come
dian. with an entirely new act. In which
he tells a number of very funny stories,
and deserved the recognition ne received
Mile. Frances and Willie Hale have ono
OF the best offerings OF its kind seen here
novel lively and thoroughly pleasing
and their hoop-rolling is a feature alone
we'll worth going To see Lores Grimm, "A
pretty and very clever lad. proved him
self one ~ the most pleasing and intelli-
gent juvenile performers ever seen at
Keith's. ard especially delighted the la
dies and children with his songs and
stories
Excellent vocal specialties are furnished
by the Empire Comedy Four, with bright
bits OF humor: and Harding and All Sid,
with their acrobatic fun i'm a laundry,
provoked 40 end OF laughter and APP
plauss. Mile olives Juggling specialties
were received with great favor. Lillian
Shaners menage horse Boston" dis
played remarkable training i'm changes OF
salt aud rhy thmic movements with the
music. the Three Rooseyelts offer a deciG-
edly novel and particularly pleasing mill
tary act. Wilson and Leicester are heard
In a singing sketch. the Mosher Trio con-
tribute bicycle specialties, and the Bio
graph views are fully up TO the usual
high STANDARD OF variety and interest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
BROUGHT TO END
Three Days Celebration by the
Volunteers Of America.

The fourth anniversary of the Volun-
'teers OF America In Providence was
brought to close after three days OBJ
servance, hast evening, in the quarters of
the organization, rear OF 75S Westminster
street, with a banquet and entertainment
The celebration began on Saturday and
on Sunday there were services In the af-
ternoon and evening. Last night at least
300 hungry persons were fed from to
7:45 o'clock, the affair being in charge OF
A. d. c. Anderson and Lieut. Kropf. and
a special guest OF the evening was Adjt.
Sadie Moore OF Worcester
The entertainment was a very pleasing
one, the program being as follows:
Selection. Buchanan's orchestra: piano
solo; vocal solo, Mrs. Poole; selections on
gramophone: duet, A. u. G. Anderson and
Lieut.. Kropf; clarinet solo, Mr.. Buchan-
an; vocal solo. Mr.. MacNalr; selection. by
orchestra; vocal solo. A. ID. G. Anderson; /;
selections on gramophone; selection, by
orchestra; vocal solo. A. ID. G. Anderson:
violin solo. Mr.. Tourtellotte: vocal solo,
Mr. MacNair; vocal solo, Mrs. Poole.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19

and prctcrtious spectacular production
Net made In vaudeville: and the result
appears ia fully warrant the heavy cX-
pense and labor involved. for as a series
OF fascinating stage pictures. fun of ant
nation and brilliant with color novel IN
conception and admirable in execution.
the whole effect materially enhanced by
the martial music OF a ful brass band.
the spectacle IL yerltable Kaleidoscope
pf beauty.
The production ~ divided into three Sec
tions. with other acts between. The Pa
geant OF the Nations Introduces largo
portion OF the company in gay uniforms
representative of Germany, Japan, Eng
land, Ireland. Scotland and the United
States and the young ladies execute "A
series of pleasing marching and dancing
movements. concluding with an effective
tablcuu. The Gypsy Scarf Dance consti-
tutcs the second section. and the effect is
heightened BY cleycrly handled electrical
and color effects which charmipgly set of
the graceful movements OF the dancers.
The Red Hussars In "a series OF novel
and finely executed military maneuvres
and marching movements are seen in the
third section. which concludes with an
exceedingly picturesque and beautiful
patriotic tabeau; and the precision and
Vim w.. which every movement ~ done,
the superb aiignmcnts aud intricate figures
formed, are in the highest degree praise
worthy and richly deserve the enthu-
elastic applause they were given. The
Irusic throughout the production Is rem
dered in magnificent style by the Banda
Sapol, under direction of sig Giulio r.
CapOn- and The general effect OF the en-
tire spectacle Is materially enhanced by
the martial strains OF the band
Capt &. W. Eddy. under whose direc-
tion the spectacle has been produced. is
entitled TO cordial cong1tulation, and
the liberslity OF the Keith management in
the magnificent staging of the spectacle
H. chara Ctcristic.
VIII NJ. Cressy and Blanche Dayne arc
seen In The Key OF c." virtually con-
tinualion OF their former comedy. and In
every respect much superior 70 the earlier
offering. Its lines are very witty, its di-
elogus snappy and entertaining. and the
working out OF the idea cleveriy novel:
and the performance by these capable
players aud The piece itself combine to
make II one OF tho most amusing and one
OF the best vaudeville sketches or the
season.
Another sketch written by Mr.. Crcssy
IL presented by Louis A. simon, Grace
Gardner and Robert Glmp. entitled THE
New Coachman" ~ Is on farcical lines.
fun of action and amusing situations.
and provoked hilarious laughter. MIR.
Simon's work IN particularly good: and
he suffers none by the inevitable COM
parlson suggested between him and
Stuart Robson.
Maude Courtney. the sweet singer OF
the old songs" was given cordial re-
ception and scored substantial hit. Her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The Broadway Burlesquers are at the
olympic Theatre this week and are Civ
ing a performance which is particularly
bright In every feature and Is entirely
devoid OF anything that can offend even
the most fastidious. The company is
made up OF clever vaudeville people.
many OF whom are well known here, but
the acts are new. the costumes elaborate.
and the singing far above the average.
The performance opens with a nom
sensical farce, entitled Stars and Tars,"
in which the entire company participates,
and in which the bulk OF the fun Is fur
Wished by Fred Bailey. Harry Madison,
Bob Daley and Genie Pollard.
The olio has for its first number a vo-
cal turn by Lillian Leroy, a really good
vocalist, who knows how TO use n sweet
and powerful voice. Her singing of The
New Born King" a religious song. was
very good indeed. Daley and Hilton ap-
pear I'm comedy sketch They're on"
in which DALEY creates heap OF laugh
fer by his unusually funny gestures.
Then comes Harry LeClair, the female
impersonator and protean comedian, an
old favorite. who repeats several OF his
old SUCCESSES and introduces some new
ones, and he is well received. Louise
Carver and Genie Pollard, "A pair of
sprightly damseis, sing. dance and in
dulge in dialogue in way that appeals
10 the audience. and they are very pleas
ing Bailey and Madison have good
kuock-about act, in which some excellent
acrobauc work is introduced.
The performance concludes with a bur-
letta entitled "A Whining Woman" In
which the leading role Is taken by Harry
LeCqair while the comedians OF the COM
pany are Kept busy every minute. There
are number of graceful marches, pretty
dances. new songs and funny situations,
not the least being the knife duel be-
tween two jea.ous women.
IL is good, clean show, and the same
bin will be given for the balance OF the
week. every afternoon and evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
BLOW ON HEAD !
MADE HIM Sane
Violent Madman Struck Down
by Fellow Patient.
HAD CUSPlDOR IN PILLOW
Intended 10 Attack Nurse, but Struck Insane
Man, Whose OsIusIcns DISAPPEARED After
He Recovered From Assault
HAD CUSpIOoR IN PILLOW

Middletown, n. Y, March i9-Selden H.
Talcott. superintendent Of the state hos
pital for the insane az this place. reports
new cure for insanity which IL likely
TO puzzle the alienists, while IL also ar
fords an illustration OF the efficacy Of
desperate remedies applied 10 diseases OF
4 like character
In tho case mentiond by Mr.. Talcott a
violently insane patient has been cured
by no more complicated a process than
the administration OF severe blow on
the head with heavy cuspidor
While the superintendent of the institu-
ton points with not unnatural pride to
the recent discovery. n must be admitted
the members OF the medical staff OF the
hospital, 10 whom the idea of the intro
suction OF such heroic method into their
practice had never occurred.
All the glory belongs 10 an inmate of
the institution, whose mental condition is
such that he is not likely 10 take much
Satisfaction from his achievement
This patient, whose name is withheld
by Mr.. Talcott. from motives of delicacy.
entertained gudge against one OF the
nurses which, with the cunning that Of
ten Is noticed In the sane, he arranged
TO crafty. Seizing a fayorably opportu-
nifty hs secreated heavy iron euspidor
la a pillow case, and law In walt beside "A
doorway for his intended victim
In. the dim light he mistook fer the at
tendant another patient-one OF the most
violent In the Institution IN his dark
hours-and brought the loaded pillow
case down upon his head with such force
as TO stretch him se-iseless on the floor.
Several hours elapsed before the i'm
Jnred man regained consciousness. but
when he finally recovered from the attack
all his delusions had vanished and after
being kept under observation for a month
during which time he continued perfect
ly sane, the man who had received the
knockout was pronounced cured, and
left the institution "A free man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19

place n involves a new idea in scenic en-
Vlronmcnt The curtain ascends on a
dreamy, languorous picture OF a south
crn hay IN early dawn. before dsybreak,
the outlines Of an old Mississippi steam.
boat being indistinctiy observed
stranded on the shore and veiled in a
mass Of tropical growths that seem to be
inspired with an snectionate desire 90
hide the defects OF the once queen OF the
waters.
Later on when the sun scattcrs it's FIRST
golden beams over the scene, the picture
presents a study in solitude and beauty
that is well worth seeing. Then there II a
change, another scene II presented and
this time glowing cotton field In the
foreground with the lazy river beyond
electric lights are used TO great advan-
tage I'm shifting the vision from daylight
10 the impressive grandeur Of night with
It's moon and stars The next IL an old
southern cabin 80 picturesque ana true
80 " awaken applause when AZ is re-
vsalsd. AL these scenes are marvellous IN
their faithful SUGGESTION sno are painted
to the lifs
u is here that Primros,. the best sofs
shoe dancer on the stage, appears IN
dances that delight. introducing before
tne cfOse. "The Twins two plckninnies
whose work a. something extraordinary
This new art with ia charming pictures
- slene vggb soiss = eeS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
SNAPSHOT At CUPID

The way OF a man with q maid is a
matter OF personal interest TO mankind.
and there are love scenes I'm Miss Halls
novel. "Aprirs Sowing" that ara pleas
Ing bits OF comedy in themselves. Here
IL one:
"oh, don't get up yet. Please stay!
Just a minute longer. What will you do
at Miss Cox's after all, OF any import
snce. that you can't just as well do here?
There's not a soul that will be more Inn
pressed this afternoon than 1. Devote
yourself 10 fascinating me. Nelly. am
not really properly finished OF yet, you
know. 1 can show fight STILL There are
sparks of pride and will left I'm me yet.
Perhaps L could be made little miser-
abler. too"
And / came all the way from the
house up there. 1 crossed a quasmire,
TO raise the spirits--of this?"
You angel, Nelly. Amt / grovelling
on. the ground before you for ~? Why
did you leave off laughing? We were
both Joking, weren't We? Was L rude.
dearest? ID Id Il soud as If / felt bitter?
You are so generous-yes, you srel Do
you suppose that / don't know that no
other girl alive would have let me bore
her on and on? Can't you put yourself
can never get what he wants, and that
he can never In nature stop wanting 1t?
Can't you feel for him enough not to go
of mad at him when he's on gridiron?"
Nelly had arisen and taken a few steps
under the pine trees. She turned. THAT.
she said dryly, is all nonsense. And
ii is not even new 10 me. / remember
some one saying almost that very samo
thing To me once. and not long after
received his wedding cards. You can't
start an argument with that sort Of
proposition. you know. It is a widely
known fact that these undying passions
are straw-fires. A person doesn't have
10 be any older than 1 am TO know IL by
experience. IL Is that that gives girls
such an easy conscience after ALL
Now, Il would be amusing. really. that
women should resent rejected men some
times recovering from the blow. Your
voice sounded quite contemptuous. And
- wish Che interpolated querulously)
you wouldn't talk TO me about other
menl / have not had your vast expert
ence, of course. L cant positively say
that i shall always feel as accursed as ]
do this minute j hope 1 shan'ti But
know this: that IL is not possible, while j
have the samo eyes in my head and the
same sort OF organ for heart, that l
should see you. and not think OF you as 1
do. and want you accordingly"
Nelly laughed a little emptily, as ~ at
a silly. time-worn compliment. Looking
at every second as IL about 10 leave, she
yet fingered, listening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

Two large audiences greeted the May
Westminster Theatre yesterday and to
Judge from the generous applause accord
ed the special features OF the bill, Il Is
fair 10 presume good Houses VIII be the
rule during the stay Of this popular or
ganization.
The opening number "Ff III F'lambeau"
is trine long. AMI. other than a fair
chorus. has not much TO recommend It.
Herman Marion and Billy Pearl. aero
batic comedians, open the olio with one
season. Violet ST. Clair and Grace Ce-
leste following I'm songs and clever dane
ing
VIII l.. Sheridan and r. j. Flanagan,
back-faced comedians, have pleasing
turn.
Lucy Lane. a singer, Is next on the bill
and is favored with number of hearty
encores.
The Armstrong Brothers John and
George, talking comedians, have the
happy faculty OF knowing how To enter
tain and the greater portion OF their Jokes
and stories are fresh from the mint.
The sporty Count" In which Miss May
Howard and all OF the company take part
is the title OF the closing number and is
OF sufficient interest 10 hold the audi
ences.
During the run OF the olio number OF
living pictures are presented all being
new subjects. and are given IN pleasing
manner. This excellent bill will be seen
every afternoon and evening during the
week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
kEITH'S NEW THEATRE.

II is doubtful II any entertainment az
Keith's this season has equaled that OF
present week In novel characteristics and
successful appeal 20 the eye. while none
of the elements essential to a thoroughly
satisfying vaudeville entertainment ap-
pears to have been sacrificed to accom-
plish that result Unless signs fail and the
enthusiasm manifested by yesterdays
big audiences was most misleading. the
beautiful playhouse will have another
record" week; and Keitifs spectacular
of the town"
This is undoubtedly the most elaborate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
COCKS UNIVE RSAL TOURS5E.e;;;ss:.ss,. s.s. :,

lem. March 9th, I:aly and South OF France
February 2Sd. China, Manila and Japan
February 18th and March 18th. Hawaiian
Islands and Volcano kllaue& February
18th aud March 9Th. Bermuda every week.
and special excursion April 18th, Florida
every week, Annual Special Tour to
Spain. Italy. Switzerland, The Rhine.
France. England, etc. April 13th. 1901.
ST. Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
COMING MINSTREL SHOW.

new act which George Primrose
presents this season for the delight OF
the patrons OF Primrose & Dockstaders
Minstrels, which appear at the Provi-
dence Opera House Thursday, Friday and
Saturday OF this week is something that
will surprise all who see IL. In the first
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19

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hardly enough 10 drag out an entire
evening. There are a number OF bright
bits Ia the second act however. and per-
haps after all II suffers chiefly by COM
parison with the brilliant and particular
ly delectabie first part.
Tomorrow's matinee and evening per-
formances close the engagement OF "A
Royal Rogue" Minstrelsy fills the bal
ance OF the week at this hoGse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
A REMEDY FoS THE GRIPPE.

A remedy recommended for patients af-
ficted with the Grippe r. KEMPS BAL
SAN. which IS especially adapted for the
throat and lungs Don't wait for the nrst
day aud keen n for use the moment x H.
needed. II neglected the srippe has =
tendency 10 bring on pneumonia. KEMP =
BA1.SAM prevents This by keeping the
cough loose and the lungs free from IN
fammation. All druGgists sell KEMP \
BALSAN a. gSc. and v1c-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-19
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

+. Jefferson De Angels is the equal OF the
best OF the present day comic opera stars
of the male persuasion. In the class with
frank Daniels. Francis Wilson, Dewolf
oIopper. Charles A. Bigelow and perhaps
bne or two others he possesses distinc-
slve talents which make him incompar-
able. As a dancer he Is unexceiled. For
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-20
ESfCher Priced Farm f.rEsls.

We are gratifed with many eri-
denees Of the fulflmeDt Of predictions
we made many years ago about i'm
proved methods Of cultivation that
would ultimately nc forced upon farm
ers by the increased value of farming
lands that the decreasing public do
main end increasing population would
inevitably cause. The Increased value
has come. and with il are comm" IN"
better methods of farming. The effect
of this new order will be both crafty
ing and profita BILE. 1t means redlIc-
tion in the size of farms dividing the
large farms Ofsthe fathers among the
children, because the latter cannot so
easily get a farm away from the an
eeetral acres as before. This means
thai the old acres. with their several
owners. will produce much mere than
they did under the former regime. be-
cause necessity eonpels il. 1t also
means denser population to n given
area. another great advantage. for j;
insurel more contributions 10 road
making. 20 school supper: and all other
public enterprises. raising their stand
ard and lessening their per capita cost
nj the same time.
Concentra ton OF effort and of pOpu-
lation will result i'm advantages that
but few are able to comprehend until
realized. The country will probably
grow in beauty as we'll as in utility,
for the places that were waste and I'M
slightly when land was cheap and pop
ulation scarce will he drained AMI
grubbed into condition Of fertility
that will make them hud and blossom
"a the rose There will he mrI g
ho,ues, which will mean more grover,
more gardens. more fruit. more Of 'hc
comforts and lnyuriea Of life. an-l
these things add bnm"nse!y 10 he
beauty Of country as well rs TO The
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-20
The Difference Between Stock.

A Kansas farmer says it costs from
S395 to $40 year to feed Il COW in Kan
sas, II well kept. One hundred ana
fifty pounds Of butter al twenty cents
will bring $50; calf at six months. 81.
Where is the profit in this kind OF
stock? A thoroughbred cow could
make 800 pounds Of butter year
which will bring, at twenty cents, $50;
calf. SOS to $50 Note the difference,
Experienced dairyInen declare that
il costs no more for the food consumed
by q cow that produces 300 pounds OF
butter per year than for one producing
$50 pounds. The two kinds OF COWS
will eat about the same quantity o,
food, but one will convert more FOOD
into milk and butter than the other.
This fact demonstrates the Importance
OF the breed. The cost Of butter from
the better cow il consequently one-half
less than that from the other, and
gives profit. while other cows III the
her1 may entail loss.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-20
Tho averaps American Is Well Fed.

The fanny of the average American
lives on a scale and daily diet which
would be regarded in Europe as lavish
such one as can be afforded there only
by the rich. His table is spread with
abundance, not only with articles OF do,
mestic production, but OF imported TODD
s,uffs. For example, his family con-
sunes annually 1880 pounds Of wheat
-four, and Coo pounds of oat and corn
meal, $50 pounds of meat, about two
pounds per day; $50 pounds OF potatoes:
100 pounds Of butter, and 300 pounds OF
sugar. He is the greatest coffee drinkcr
on earth, one pound per week being re-.
ouired for the family's consumption. VI
tea, however, he uses little, FIVE pounndS
Der year suftici1g for his reed His table
costs him $40 per month. He eats three
meals per day, taking his dinner at noon
He retires between nihe and ten at night,
end rises at six in the morning.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1901-09-20
rho Cost of Quality.

Quality is always an important fac
tor in dsposing Of farm products. but
in many cases its cost to the farmer Is
prnc. icalIy nothing. IN the matter OF
butter making it costs absolutely no
more to make high grade quality
than inferior butter. Even the cost
of extra labor in keeping things clean
and sweet about the dairy cannot be
counted. for it really does not take
more work to keep things clean than
10 let them go dirty. 1t is merely
question OF method and system. 1t
ono adopts 4 system in handling every
thing about the dairy he will find that
time and labor are actually saved,
while the results are more than dou-
hied. The sloveniy man or woman
cnly adds to bis or her labors. 1t is
rarelessness that produces accidents
and misfortunes.
Qualify is worth good deal in the
market. Whether it is butter, fruits
or vegetables or animals that one is
selling, the determining factor is the
quality of the goods The extra pay
,nent received for good quality most
generally represents the difference be-
tween profit and loss. The farmers
who find that no branch Of farming
pays are usually those who pay little
regard to the quality OF their goods.
In some lines Of work on the farm
quality does cost II may in some
cases cost more TO raise fine fruits
than roor ones. TO begin with, fine
seeds or trees usually sell for a trine
more than ordinary ones. This initial
cost Is further added 20 10y the extra
labor OF cultivation. spraying, pack
ing ana marketing. II is hardly true
III say that it costs as much TO raise
inferior fruits. which will take care OF
themselves. as il does TO produce fancy
grades. There is always extra cult
votiOn. which must be paid for III Ia
Dor o. money. and extra care in pro-
tec.jnc the fruits from insects and
hlicn::s.
Bnt The difference is not so great AS
T. my sCccl TO scmP. This is due to
organization and system. If one or
ders his work after some good plan
which will save time and worry, the
difference will hardly be noticed.
Sometimes the difference is summed
up in the working capacity of the in
dvidUals. One prefers to idle most OF
the time and let things on the farm
dirt. Another seems born for work,
and Gnig his greatest enjoyment IN
crl:ivaiing and improving his crops.
| If we are not willing to give our time
| ana labor to Tie cultivation Of the
crops in the best possible manner we
| have no business calling ourselves
farmers. We are OIL the farm to plant
| cultivate and harvest. All this takes
labor brains and constant strivlngs.
The man who is not willing to pay
the price must fail The secret OF
GOOD farming is quality. and that can
bp obtained only ny careful PLANNING
md intelligent wOrk.-W. j. Edwards
III American CultiyatGr.