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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Murderer aud Victim Dead.

Chicago, April 27.-Richard ID.
Houghtellng. who murdered Officer
William r. Messenger at the Harrison
street police station Wednesday, died
at the county jail hospital yesterday
morning, fourteen hours after his vie
tim had expired at st. Lukes hospi.
tai
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Father Kennedy Dead.

Cincinnati April 25.--Father j. J..
Kennedy of the Church of the Assump-
ton, this city, one OF the most wide
ly known of the Roman Catholic
priests OF Cincinnati. IL dead here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

n A reader of the scriptures empha
sizes the fifteenth Psalm as the gen
tleman's Psalm, because it describes
as among the many who are entitled
to be endorsed as gentlemen zone
who leadeth an incorrupt life. speak.
eth truth from his heart. doeth nc
evil to ms neighbor, is lowly in his
own eyes, keepeth his word even IL II
be to his own hindrance."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

Cincinnati, o., April 26.-D. ID.
Thompson, of Chicago. the assistant
editor, was yesterday elected editor of
the Northwestern Christian Advocate
TO succeed DIR. Edwards, deceased, by
the Methodist Book committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
End Of a Dig Tor Life.

Aurora, No., April 20-The five
men who were buried under 40 feet
OF dirt in the Rosebud mine here were
able to converse with their rescuers
Saturday. The men were still buried
under twenty-five feet of dirt at that
time. They were very thirsty and it
was feared none of them could sur
vive until the rescuers could dig down
to them. But light and air broke In
ON them at ? a. IN. yesterday. Two
were rescued alive. one was found
dead and the other two are supposed
to be lifeless. Grant Shard was man
gled by falling rocks and earth, and
undoubtedly died instantly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

ana now the butchers complain.
that the skimmilk calf makes poor
quality OF veal. 1t is quite likely
that this may be 90.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Verdict In silly smith Cnse.

London, April 29-The coroner's
jury which has been investigating the
death of Billy Smith, the pngilist who
was fatally injured April % at the
National Sporting club in a bout with
Jack Roberts. has rendered a verdict
of accidental death. The coroner
closely examined the club officials and
some dismtereste6 spectators of the
contest. The hospital surgeon who at
tended Smith said that the appear
ance OF the pupils of the latter's eyes
disproved the story that he had been
drugged. All the testimony elected
tended to establish the fact that the
Dugilist was not drugged
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

lfyou have anything to sell advertise
1t In the PUBLIC OPINION.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Jacobs q Lowry's Merry Maidens"
will appear at the Westminster Theatre
next week with the usual matinees, and
Will present an entirely new. novel and
up-to-date performance. Among the COM
bination of pretty girls graceful dancers
and capable comedians are some of the
best known people in the profession.
Jolly Nellie Hanly. a great favorite at
this house. and one Of the sweetest sing
crs ON the stage. heads the company She
is ably assisted by such clever comedians
as Jas Lowry. Sam Rice, Jack Conroy
and Andy Barr and, with the comedy IN
such capable hands, the fun is we'll taken
care Of
The curtain rises on an elaborately
staged and mounted frst-part called "A
Night at the French Ball The setting
for this production is said To be the finest
ever carried by burlesque company be-
ing a beautiful blend of white. pale blue
and gold, with wardrobes to correspond. A
series OF living pictures are presented in
n different manner from anything ever
seen here, being done i'm what is known
as ~Black Art"
The studies are all original and are
posed by twelve young ladies all OF
whom were formerly models In one act
alone that Of THE Black Tulip" more
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

big acts which are q novelty with this
class dt attraction.
The vaudeville and speciality part OF the
bin serves 10 Introduce the following
O'Brien, Jennings and . Brien IN songs.
dances and humorous dialogue: Cunning
ham and Smith, character sketch duo ga
an idea OF their own entitled "a Perfect
Paradise" Introducing their trained dog
"Z,ru.' Mack ard Mathews travesty
stars iu an original act entitled. "Nir-
giuiua gp-to-dst0; Bessie Phillips. the
wirsomc chonsonotte iu q repertoire of
new and pleasing songs. Belle Gordon. Che
champion lady tag wincher and athlete.
and holder OF the Richard * Fox medal.
the la Mari Sisters. queens of artistic
tcrpsichore and others OF equal merit
Tho closing burlesaue called Fun IN
the White ouse' ~ en-. amusing satire
On the present administration and - one
continuous laugh from start 10 nnish
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

warm hearted, snow haired friends 3 with
whom they have toiied through life aud
hope 10 spend their last DAYS Perhaps
one also remembnrH huw ereat trouble
threa tened 90 send grandfather and
grandmother nroken- hearted ta their
graves, aud how the silver lining shown
through the clouds befurc night All have
seen human Eriefs end gladness and Ia
~ "Did Jed Proufy's" pictures that bring
up other pictures made holy bV aASocia-
tinn, and o laugh AZ The first e. IA ex-
cuse 10 mourn or rejoice with the sec
Ond. The story of Richard Godcufs "Old
led Proaty W Is a delightfll pitiure of ru-
raj simplicity. and the characters are
lined with the striking acutencss Of
silhouette
Richard Golden's ''Old Jed Proutys' will
always rank among the great PLAYS of IN.
American stage even after IL hHs ceased
tO he presented. and linsfrs only fn mern-
ory. what II successfully plrporiS To be,
H. "A character study. WIN plenty Of ilkna
and al shade. intrigue IS wanting, but In
it's place is an exquisite representation
OF honest people and honest motives
"Oid Jed Prouty IL known 20 almost
every heatre-Eoer. as simple tale OF
honest people their everyday life is told
in simple language. The American pub
lic quick 10 recognize the better ele-
ments OF nature. whether ON the stage
or i'm private life. take kindly 10 "Clld
jed" even through all his cScapades.
They recognize that he h the embodiment
OF honest rural simplicity. TheY ike the
man and, don't care whether he Is
dressed IN broadcloth or homespun. so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

matization Is a hitherto unpublished one
which relates an episode Ia the lie Of the
great detective. showing his connection
with the Strange Case OF Miss Faulkner.
and the dramatic version gives COM
plete idea OF Conan Doyle's entire series
of sherlock Holmes stories i'm the COM
pass Of an evenings performance. II has
TO DO with a package OF papers cOmprU-
missing a noblcman, which hsye been be-
queathed go Miss Faulkner
To secure these Holmes has not only
TO outwit Prof. Monarity. a past master
In crime, imbued with a murdcrous hos
tility and assisted by mscrupulous al-
lies. but he is handicapped by little pan
cupid. who appears with Miss Faulkner
Running alongside of the thrilhnB episode
ot the drama IS one or the pretticst love
stories ever conceived. and ia the end
Holmes deirats al his ahversarieis ex-
eept the little god 20 whom ne surrcnd-
ers This plan Is the play Df the hour
and It's success here j. assured It's in-
tcrcst-absOrbing qualities have never
been cqualed and the curiosity aroused
10 see the drama Is unusual matinee
Will bc given on Saturday only at y. M
and the curtain viii rise each evening at
7:tj o'clock sharp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

in Japan Messrs Scott, Earl Marcus
and Lynne known as the Americus Com
edy -Four. are among the best vocalists
and comedians 10 be heard in vaudeville
today, and delight equally the lovers OF
fine singing and OF amusing comedy.
A decided novelty is offered by Adele
Purvis Onri whose act il a pleasing
combination OF juggling. electrical effects
and dances. She appears as the Geisha
girl and is assisted by Little Tsuds a
wonderful little japanese tumbler, whose
performance has aroused much enthusi-
9sm wherever seen. That dainty, pretty
and clever little singing comedienne, Wi
mona Winter, assisted by her father, viii
be seen in another or those charming lit
tie singing and comedy sketches I'm which
she has previously won such hearty ad-
miration.
The comedy element in the program
will be further strengthened by Hughes
and Anger who are 10 be seen in com
edy and travesty sketch that II said 60 be
highly amusing and provocative OF
great merriment; and Reed and shaw
comedy acrobats, Will ofer an act that
contains some excellent features peculiar
10 themselves
The entire change ~ views by the Bio
graph will bring several most interest
ing new pictures, among which Is one
showing President Mckinley at his See
ond inaue Iratiuu. IN another Chsrlie
Grapewin an~ Anna Chance are seen IN
the rum onelette episode which created
SO much laughter when presented by
them in Above the Limit at this house.
third Will show the private palaces In
the Forbidden City section OF ekin, on
which no Christian eye had looked until
the recent war In China.
one OF the most striking novelties Of the
bill will he shown by Frank Chamberlin.
whose rope Juggling act Is said 10 be ex-
tremely pleasing and interesting. He uses
common fsrlat. and with IL performs a
variety OF clever feats that are equally
pleasing 10 the eye and astonishing as an
exhibition of expert manipulation of the
lasso. The Noles will contribute q breezy
comedy skit Hank Whitcomb's mimicry
will afford additional variety, and Martini
the illusionst and coniurer. is sure To
delight the children and All lovers OF the
mystifying.
The spring season of standard drama
by the Edward r. Albee stock company
will open with "The Charity Ball" on
April Is, and seats may he secured two
weeks I'm advance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

ing personality OF the great detective who
is so well known. With his remarkable
talent he concentrated the whole char.
acter or DR. Doyle's creation into the
play. and I'm his presentation of IL he real
lied all the charming ideahstic imasin-
ings indulge N by all readers of con-
temporary iictiou as 10 how sherlock
holmes really looked, moved. spoke,
and thought,
No hero or q book has ever been so
completely and fnscinatingly realized IS
the great detective Of fiction has in Mr.
Gillpttes Incarnation OF him. The most
severe critics declare that even in his
pathological idiosyncracies the actors
Sherlock Holmes meets every require
ment OF the book and flls the eye with
pleasant and poetic satisfaction. The
Sherlock Holmes" Of Or Doyle becomes
In William Gillette a sherlock Holmes
OF flesh and blood His act. HIS way OF
thinking and acting become real. He
appears ns man quiet ia manner. cool
as steel and as brave assa regiment, who
sees everything. knows everything. and
who Is possessed OF "A tender nature and
affectionate disposition that good women
might trust and love.
III has indeed been conceded that Mr..
Gillette has reached the .ghest point
OF art In Sherlock Holmes" both as
dramatist and NJ an actor Great and
popular as are his other plays. thcy have
been outdistanced by this his latest sue,
Gees. fn the performances there is
crcscendo I'm Interest engrossine the mind
uf al observers not impression proof
AGAINST the fascination OF the unique.
There is no moment In the play when
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

Frank " Carr's Indian Maidcns viii be
week aud Manager srltzs patrons may
look forward 10 an entertainment bris.
tiing with novelties.
There are 80 people IN the ensemble In
cluding several clever comedians and n
score of handsome burlesquers and Mana
ger Carr has provided all the essentials
Tor them ~ present bright form of en-
tsrtsinment
Tive new and up-t0-dste surisseuss were
written with q view t. give the members
of the company cOnEenisl roles ana the
skits will be STAGED with beautiful set.
tinss gorgeous and fetching costumes
snd brilliant electrical effects
The opening buflesaue is entited 20
rah0ntas IN New York or Looking for
smith Introducing the fenal. contin.
E~rt irr attrastivr c~stumes ana Fsrtrai
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
new EMPIRE THEATRE

''1'he Night Before Christmas which is
one uf Manager Spitzs strongest attrac-
tions this season at the Empire Theatre
is essentially a character play. II Is a
pastoral drama embodying all the beau
ties of the best of this class Of plays, but
II goes further than any one OF them has
ever done 1t has endowed It's characters
with intense dramatic action without de-
stroying the genuineness Of the character
itself
The scenes of the play are taken from
peculiar country place I'm Ohio where
these types of people actually live. IN
this play there will be found the honest
old Quaker, the honorable and uprighl
old country lawyer. the country "hddler'
who has fiddled for weddings In that VI
cinity for forty years. the irritable mod
crn lawyer who has injected himself into
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

this spot and the honorable and upright
fudge whose sworn duty Is 10 him the
test Of his religion,
The scches OF the PLAY are sU delight
fully homelike. So natural and 80 beautl-
fJl that on tho rise of the curtain this
atmosphere seems to prevail the theatre
aud the audiehc. sits iu quiet cOnten-
plation thinking OF their happy child-
hood davs
tempting tu work back 90 hose hnmclike
pictures and iu almost every Instance
such PLAYS have bocn ga unqualified sue
cess. The sight Before Chrislmes"
according 20 thc Wow uf the critics. has
succeeded in painting the homely scenes
Of life iu far mure eloquent manner
than any of its distinguished predeces-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
KElTH'S NEW THEATRE.

The coming weeks entertainment at
Eciths appears to be notable not only for
lereth. but for its especially diversified
character and the number or new faces
and new acts that ID will introduce TO
local theatre -goers; and, as this will be
the last three weeks of the regular vaude-
willie season. large audiences are uaturil-
ly to be looked for. especially when such
a fine array Of attractions is presented.
May Wentworth, Patti Rosa and COM
pauy head the list, and will be seen in a
rollielting farce entitled "A Woman's Di-
lpmms which has been pronounced one
OF the funniest and best played comedy
features seen In ..ve Keith houses this
season, The little comedy deals with a
pay old boy who makes runaway
match with a young school teacher at the
same time that gay young boy. who
proves 90 bc his son undertakes q similar
adventure with the teachers widowed
mamma. neither OF the couples being
aware OF the escapade or the other. They
ny 10 the same country hotel where.
With the aid Of u servant, they are made
the subicrts OF series or complications
tnat arr said 90 bc indescfibablN funny
lu the very front rank OF vaudoytlls
monoloelists today IA Ffed Niblo. who
has not been seer n Providence for
three years. but who since then has come
rapidly 20 thc 'front.' and r. counted ono ~
The hest entertainers ln HE class Ills
sttle IS marked BY stroug individuality.
aud his material ls said 60 be hiuhiv
original aud seinillatlug with bright
humpr aud kGn Wit
Clnries Johnson and Dora Dean need
no INTRODUCTION here ~ much the clever.
eet and most finished coiorcd comedians.
vDcalsis and GHnccrs I'm vaudeville. ana
thcir kaleidoscope dance is one Of tho
neeiest things In the way of novelty
seen this season. SiRimoto's Imperial
troupe OF Japanese acrobsts and postur-
ere comes direct from the Japanese court.
and " said tn be the most remarkable or
ganiNation Of the kind sthat has visited
this country.
The act is described ne both novel ana
astonishing aud the troupe includes
curiosity in the waY 90 an Aibinp girl
Nho ~ ssid ~ be tho unr one etsf i~ri
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

When Conan Doyle created "sherlock
Holmes he endowed him with person
aity 'hat was unique. When william
Gillette put this famous detective on the
stage he Immediately became great
parsonage In the dramatic world ard, by
virtue of being incafnated by Mr.. Gil
lette. took his place In the very front
rank of stage heroes.
u was double triumph for Mr., Gil
iette, for this brilliant man out-did bim-
self as an author even when Held ny
the Enemy and Secret Service, are re-
membered, and as an actor showed with
cameo-like olearness the living, breath
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

one can allow the attention 10 wander
Tor moment, for the energy and pas
sion displayed are realistic and convince
Ing. For thirty-two weeks last season
Mr.. Gillette played Sherlock Holmes
at the Garrlck Theatre. New York. 10
capacity audiences. Such run TO such
houses IL rare in these DAYS, and only
goes TO prove that the play IL one OF
most unusual interest.
Theatre patrons here will have the oI-
portunity to Judge OF all OF this for them
selves. for on Monday night Charles
Frohman will present MIR. Gillette In
sherlock Holmes at the Providence
Opera House. That the engagement will
prove To- be a gala event in the theatrical
season here. no one need doubt.
The company and the production. which
is "A gigantic one. viii be the same as was
seen In the Garrick representation. The
story chosen by Mr. Gillette for his dra-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

his nature has something attractive and
loVsble
An audience may laugh at the awkward
situations that Mr. Golden's hero en-
counters. but they never laugh at the man
and there Is something I'm the play. which
for "a better term, may be called heart
interest, which always appeals strongly
60 the better nature Of even the most
hardened auditors
Richard Golden's "Od Jed Prouty" will
commence an engagement Of one week
at The Providence Opera House Mon
Gay April lst. with a cast that will intel
lieontly nortraN this charming play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

sors. The author has woven into the ac-
tion Of this piece the beautiful the ludi-
crous aud the pathetic and formed a
drama of life as II is acted every day and
II il little wonder that the piece has been
greeted by capacity business AT almost
every performance II is made doubly ef
fective by being presented by "A company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
NOTES FROM the THEATRES.

William Gillette seems 20 have pug
,led IN. critics In St Louis with his
sherlock Holmes The Globe democrat
after tcllins the story ~ the pllv saysi
ghcrr a. no use arg0ins about such an
UNnfin~sd 81 rsg0 fnfts3 -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
A REMEDY FOR THE GRIPPE.

A remedy recommended for patients az
ficted with the Grippe Is KEMP's GAL
SAN. which is especially adapted FOR the
throat and lungs Don't walt FOR the hrst
symptoms OF the disease set q bottle to
dsy and keep Il for use the moment n is
needed II neglected the grippe has q
teudenrt o. bring on pneumonia KkMP'S
BAtsSAM prevents THIS by keepins the
cough loose and The lungs free from in
ek9gss,pl2.., t .sstgEs.s'' '''l KTMps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

electrical cnrcts arc used tban arc gen.
orally seen ln an entire performance Of
this kind a very nue satire called "A
Merry Maiden's Lovers concludes the
performance. Tho following attraction
viii be Rice and Barton's Bic Gaiety Go
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

of artists. surrounded by every equip
ment the stage can afford I'm the way Of
scenery. Manager Spitz has booked this
attraction for one week beginning Mon
da-x evening next and assures the people
of This city a thoroughly delightful per-
formance. The next attraction will be
HaVerleyis AIinstrels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23

"Old jed proutv" the best Of riral
dramas. and without doubt thc best he-
loved bS theatre porrs throughout this
gagemcnt only. No play of New Ene1and
life has yet fnaparcd 20 'apturp the
hearts. Of city and country folk alike. 80
cifectuallN. Perhaps its the name SO re.
mindful of some spot dear 90 every one
surrounded by happy young faces and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-23
Admission so cents.
COOKS UNIVERSAL TOURS 70 TsT',f; tai;

bv the Southern route. April ls and ~.
May 4 and Is. June 4 and y, July b. mid
night sun Scandinavian ana Russia June
g. . and 2I: tour OF the Capitol june %.
Holland Belgium, the Rhine and Switz-
erland June %. London, Paris and Glas-
gov exhibition every week during june,
July and August: Bermuda excursion
April and lt THOS. COOK a. son, S5s
Washington street. Boston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-16

wanted at Rockwell City, In Calhoun
county, and was taken there yesterday
afternoon. 1t is claimed that on last
Saturday he rented II livery team in
Rockwell City of Wilcox Bros and
drove to Somers ten miles away. There
he sold the team to Norwegian for
800 and secured the money. The sheriff
of Calhoun county was notified as soon
az 1t was learned that the team had
been sold Sheriff Dowd of this city
was notified to keep close watch and
yesterday morning learned that Case
had spent the night In Fort Dodge and
left early Wednesday morning. 1t was
further learned that he had relatives
living in Duncombe and a telephone
message to the constable at that place
brought the answer that Case was there.
He was instructed to place him under
arrest at once and hold him unit! the
officers could arrive. Sheriff Risely was
appraised of the arrest and arrived In
lounconbe ON the next train and iden-
tilted the man as the right one. Wher
asked why he committed the crime he
said he did rot know. hut apparently
made no attempt to deny his guilt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-16
DIDN'T LIKE HIS LOOKS.
Esthoryillo Man 4. out $40 and May
Lose HIS Lady Love.

Special to Times Republican.
Minneapolis. May l6.-Henry kronich
an Baskerville farmer,sls the victim OF
love. Incidentally he is out $40. IL the
story he poured in the ear of Sheriff Me.
garden is true.
He wanted the sheriff to Issue war
rant for the arrest of Lily Erskine, Il
domestic in {. well known Minneapolis
family, charging that Lily had agreed IL
we'd him and that at her request he had
sent her the sum of $40. something
which he would not have done had ii
not been for the tender relations exis,
ing between them.
Just how the twain first became &c
luainted Kronich did not inform the
sheriff, but he said enough to chow
that the engagement was entered into
on the ''nnsieht and unseen" order.
Sunday the Minneapolis & st. Louis
railway ran an excursion train from
Esthervillc and brought In the love lick
swain at greatly reduced rates. Arriv-
ing here Henry lost no time In calling
upon the object of his devotion
The girl Was young and comely and
Henry was perfectly satisfied with tho
way the fates were treating him, until
the girl herself had taken good look