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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-04
RICHMOND'S PEOPLE.

\ word regarding the citizens Of
modern Richmond. 1t is universally
conceded that no city. or section of our
country, today, can boast of more pub
lie spirit enterprise and indOmtable
energy than has been shown by her
citizens year after year for more than
Il decade. in rebuilding the waste
places. The transformation of her col
ored people from slavery to free
dom tsluves being Il large source
of her early wealth., left many Of
her best citizens bankrupt, dscon
certed and discouraged. But it has
proved Il blessing in disguise, as many
frankly admit and under the new era
of prosperity that awaits the New
South. both peoples will be mutually
benefited, white and blacks alike.
OF the present population of Rich
mond, 60 per cent are whites to 40 per
cent. colored The country around has
been depopulated of both races. about
% per cent, by those seeking city life
and employment. While there has been
a steady decrease in the Simon-pure
African race, Il marked increase and
development of the semi-colored popu-
lation is noticeable and generally ad
producing more than they ever did in
slavery, and the great mass of the
white people are better Off than under
the old ante bellum rule" so says COL
Oncl Mosby FOR one About per cent.
of the colored people own their homes
here, and much larger percentage
can read and write. a fair proportion
of the school tax goes yearly to the
support of the coored schools, some OF
which compare favorably with those
of the white population. From what
am told there is every indication that
the negro's status is bound to improve.
4 visit to the tobacco factories here
will interest those who are curious to
see something of the ways and life OF
negro hands, who are largely employed
in the making of plug tobacco. This is
the leading industry, and as rule ne
groes are better adapted for the to.
bacco interests than the poor whites
and are usually preferred. Their labor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-04

GET UP!

That's the morning call of Chanticleer.
It's welcome cry to a well man. But
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-04
September 18th. III,

Darling Sister:
A week ago received budget con-
tanning your last five letters. l did not
open the packet until / had reached
the topmost spot of Bare Top. AS l
read ! laughed and cried until the
squirrels and birds must have thought
me crazy l am so sorry Henry has
displeased father so much by his mar
riage. The insult to Lady Mary is
most calling for us to bear. Poor dear
father must depend on you to fulfill all
his hopes. His sons hay, both failed
him. Try. dear sister. To break lis
silence about me, Make him remember
/ love him. 1t is wonderful that Per
ley has succeeded so young to such an
estate. l"oW of no one in whose
good for t| o." e." 3 rejoice more heart
H.. ~mbev n" : his best friend.
.l3 ~ a sm il 'a" yer and trapper,
d, n. y n If ! 'am my board and
clrttt..s vile hu1biing about on one
foot am stll AT the same place and
find the family agreeable. My pilgrim
age is always to my caye-home on
Bare Top, suse and Angelica, as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-04

crete masonry side walls and bottom.
fifty feet wide and thirteen feet depth
of water, carries 5000 cubic feet of
water per second with a velocity of
six miles an hour. With its forty-one
miles Of underground conduits. or Ed
ison tubes. and its 81 ducts under COM
pletion. the company will be able to
furnish the 12,OO0 horse power required
by the electric plants and manufacture
ing interests of the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
EAST PROVIDENCE
5hsGossip.

Frank Finnigan, who keeps a barber
shop on Wickenden street near Governor
in this city, does not hold the police OF
this place In very high esteem, for he
holds them responsible for the loss of
every razor, every pair of shears and clip
pers that he once owned.
Yesterday noon Finnegan left his shop
in charge OF tramp barber and when he
returned later in the evening found the
shop closed and locked and Mr.. Tramp
Barber and tools were missing. Mr. Fin
nigan traced the barber Co East Provi-
dence and saw him come out of store
i'm the square and he asked one OF the
night police force 90 put the fellow under
arrest but the request was refused 40
the chap took Taunton car and smiled
upon Mr. Finnigan as he rode away Mr.
Finnigin was Obliged to borrow a kit
from friendly craftsmen until he can get
"a new supply
Mr. Edwin Cobb. who recently estab-
lished a handsome suite OF rooms az
Pleasant Bluns. when he supposed that
he had everything needed 20 entertain
HIS bachelor friends, has come 90 the con-
cluslon that naphtha launch was need
ed. and ne at once purchased one and az
the same time engaged Larry" Keegan.
the well-known engineer. 10 take charge
81 her. Friends who call now. II they
don't find him In his rooms or IN bathing
will find him ia his launch n they can
find the launch
The ball teams Of the Imperial Social
club of this place and that OF the Red
wood Social club or South Providence
viii play at Crescent park tomorrow
morning 90 80 when the Imperial club
expects to win
Daniel o'Connol who spent his b0yhood
DAYS here. bur Tor many wears "a resident
~ Dallas. TeN, whore hc has charge of
r. large OF min. arrived here FOR a short
siar this morning Mr. O'Connell tolls
wonderful stories ~ the oil fever.
Capt Thomas Rich. who went 10 New
York few evenings ago on tho steamer
Sycamore, arrived home this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27

him the vision OF Marguerite, beautiful
village maiden, with whom Faust at once
falls i'm love. lacy set out upon their
travels and encounter her at the Ker-
messe.
She has been left by her brother VAL
entin, soldier in care of Dame Martha
who proves herself a careless guardian
The first meeting is a casual one; but
subsequently he finds her in her garden
and with the help of the subtitle
Mephistopheles succeeds in engaging the
young girls affection
Her simple lover, Siebel, is discarded
and his nosegay is thrown away at sight
of the jewels with which Faust tempts
her. When Valentn returns from the
wars he learns of her temptation and
subsequent ruin. He challenges the Sc
ducer, and in the encounter is slain by
the Intervention of Mephistopheles Over
come by horror OF her situation, Marguer-
ite becomes insane, and in her frenzy
kills her child.
She is thrown into prison where Faust
and Mephistopheles find her Faust urges
her TO fly with them, but she refuses. and
places her reliance for salvation upon ear
nest prayer, and sorrow for the wrong
she has done
Pleading for forgiveness. she expires:
and as Mephistopheles exults at the cat
astrophe he has wrought. angels appear
amid the music of the celestial choirs
and bear the sufferer to heaven
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

The American Opera company's salts
flying performance OF Mascagni's grand
opera "Cavelleria Rusticana" at the
Providence Opera House last week stamps
it as one of the best organizations appear
ing I'm summer opera. The splendid work
OF principals and chorus combined TO give
one of the most attractive and delight
full performances ever heard in this city.
At the prices charged Is. rs, 35. and 80
cents, 1t seems almost impossible that the
management could effect the engagement
OF such talented company but IL is a
fact nevertheless that they are here and
how well their performances are appre-
ciated by theatregoers Is attested by the
increasing attendance.
To inaugurate the fourth week OF their
engagement at the Providence Opera
House the company will present Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday nights and at
the Tuesday and Thursday matinees Aub-
er's delightful comic opera In three acts
Fra Diavolo."
IL was this opera that made Auber's
reputation at the Opera Comiaue In Paris
where IL was first produced I'm 1880. The
original story OF Fra Diavolo'' is TO be
found In Lesuer's opera La Caverne"
which was produced under the title in
1908 and again a few years later under
the name The Robber OF the Abruzzi."
The story~of Fra Diavolo" is we'll
known by theatregoers; the opera having
been produced In the city number OF
times quite recently. The comedy ele-
ment is well brought out and Is inter
mingled with beautiful solos and choruses
that have withstood the test OF constant
Al. IL l. ~
60 pick out most popular OF the many
numbers inh"Diavolo" although. perhaps.
the greatest favorite Is the song ION
Honder Rock Reclining" I'm which Zor-
lima, mistaking the robber chief for the
marquis tells him the story Of Fra Dia-
volo" in the beautiful romance.
The company has been happily cast:
Miss Ruth PEBBLES and Miss Pauline
Johnson, alternating the part OF Zorlina.
William G. Stewart singing Fra Diavolo.
George Tallman Lorenzo. and Messrs
Salinger Beppo and Giacmo.
Commencing Thursday evening and con-
tinuing through Saturday night with
matinee Saturday the American Opera
company will present Gounod's master
piece Faust" grand opera in i've acts
founded upon Goethe's tragedy Of the
same name. Following so closely upon
the remarkable success % "Cavalleria
Rusticana" ~ will attract more than or
dinary interest
II Is more than twelve years since
Faust" has been heard In Providence the
Emma Juch Opera company appearing
IN = grand production OF the opera IN
Lows Opera House ~ tho time
Tho story ~ the opera follows uoethe's
tragedy very closely. and Is confined 10
the first part ~ NAV he briefly told
Faust. an aged German student satiated
With human knowledge and respairinC ~
bis ability 10 unraNei the secrets % ma
ture summons tho evil spirit Mephisto-
phfles ~ his assistance and contracts 20
civo BIN his soul In exchange for q re-
s'oratlon 90 youth Nephisiorhcies ef-
tests the transformation, and reveals 70
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
MISS DENEHY'S WORK AS
A PROBATION OFFICER.
MAKING A FLASH.

Miss Denehy, the probation officer OF
this city, is familiar figure i'm the court
Of common pleas each morning and her
excellent work in this respect j. famil-
lar story TO the court officials
Her work as a disciplinariau among the
many women prisoners placed In her
charge has been notable in many respects
Rarely does a probationer placed IA her
charge, attempt 10 leave the state or fail
In her obligations 20 Miss Denehy, who
watches over her until her fine has been
paid and her behavior justified the hope
that reformation has begun.
The probationers under Miss Denehy are
required TO report 10 her every fortnight.
that she may know exactly what they
are doing aud where they are.
If. however. any fail I'm this Miss Den
ehy goes in quest of them and II il be
found that they have broken faith with
her they are speedily secured and SUR
rendered 10 the court where they are sum-
marily dealt with and usually spend a
period in Cranston.
III a girl on probation shows a DISPOSE
tion 10 reform she is assisted and en-
by the probation officer IN every
way and after Miss Denehy secures the
lessening or entire remittance OF her fine
Recently one OF the probation officers
charges made up her mind that she would
not render fortnight report and she
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27

thereby came 60 grief. Miss Denehy quiet
~ investigated the case and finally found
her working in an institution near this
city and under an assumed name whore
she was employed as 4 housenaid
quietly securing an officer Miss Denehy
went 10 that Institution and secured her
charge. She was then surrendered 20 the
officer. taken 20 the police station aud
the following day she was sentenced 10
Jail for 20 DAYS ana fined $l00 and costs
According TO Miss Denehy about Cle-
half Of the women arrested here live out
Of the state.
They are accordinbly placed In her
charge and very frequently when she
finds that they have homes. she sends
them thither. often herself accompanying
them TO their destinations
Miss Denehy has been on many such
missions az these, going several times as
Tar distant As Montreal in the effort to
restore a misguided girl 10 her parents.
IL Is her aim so far as possible to
SeHu inc prOba rIDuFrs 10 tt1p stHrp wtIprE
they belong that they may have the op-
portunity 10 reform on their native soil
In the Instances where the probationers
have fines to pay, Miss Denehy assists
them I'm finding employment where they
may be able 20 earn the whewithal to
pay the same.
Often when they are not able TO pav the
costs added to the fne) the Judge is an
pealed 70 and in most cases the costs are
remitted.
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Courthouse, accompanied by the further
lhteiiigence that her husband had there
failen In the fray. II the principal feature
on the hrst act, and the second act. which
opens after lapse OF five years. finds her
the wife OF Van. .The yirginlan's n
handsome young blacksmlth. whose no.
oiiiiy or character Is In striking contrast
win that or her husband. Their little
chllu Is introduced into the play with very
charming effect. but the sunshine OF the
young woman's existence h suddenly
oarkened by cloud. the return OF her
supposedly dead husband
In spite OF her affection for Van and
the utter worthlessness OF her first hus-
pand' the young woman's true sense OF
nonor and wifely duty causes her TO.
ieaNe the former and return 10 the lat
ter, although Van insists upon retaining
possession OF the child. out OF this as a
basis OF the story are dcveloped compii-
cauohs ana quickly succeeding incidents
that are OF the deepest interest and often
or the most exciting nature But happI-
ness Is brought 20 the worthy and deserv-
ing IN the end by the clcverness of the
drama atist In manner that does vio-
lence neither TO dramatic traditions nor
the enjoyment of the audience
The role OF Kate Calvert Is one I'm
which Miss Bergere Is certain 10 be ar
iorded opportunity for the display OF her
pest qualities perhaps 10 q greater ex-
tent than !n the majority of plays In
which she has been seen this season. and
as Van. Mr. Williams may confidently be
expected 20 score one of his mos, en-
phauc popular successes. a. IL is a part
peculiarly fitting his forceful and truely
intelligent methods.
Mr.. William +. owen will be seen os
Ananias Jingle. which he has previo,,a-
~ played with conspicuous success. and
In which his unetuous humor will GER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
WHAT MILNER WOULD DO.

Lord Miner who much of lion at London recently will
succeed Lord Curzon vceroy India
his friends evidence
just at present Lord opposed any compromise South
Africa.
He would had he the have young patriot in the
Boer qusrtered Miner evidently
rather arriving n his boodhsness not
likely gratifed That proper thing
fercey in England
shouting personal
danger.
Lord Salisbury regard South African situation in
the light Lord Miner His has pay pay
Sabury does find this paying
his extravagant but he it
helped Simply drifting Boer appears to
the satisfaction of knowing that his broug
the party straits as has
before known.
Lord Miner India but if be Africa
he will find ample employment permitted extermuae
exermnate, the who have opposed Engands policy.
One of the latest things distressing the English government
that the of the put on the
shoulders OF mine would be against all English
the the mine properties times that
which the Beers the mine would be
can't in comparison with the government must raise
With immediate prospect improvement conditions
the English finds itself situation disastrous a.
has known since the continental the opening
century small nation of determined prove
barrier sometimes against unscrupulou
This has certainly where even though
practically overwhelmed vastly superior numbers the ud and
patriotic Beers fighting to the last ditch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
A CURATE'S BRAVE DEED.

Anotner nne or two added " the the
pnere which already contains the
devotion
An alarm OF fire OF Aleboro and
young curate Rev. Edwin
cok ready to administer
might
solution and the BLACK 70 prevent the ,.
went e o OF whose
Ing while other stood to offer
life
brave helper AXE advantag
IL was this sort Of real
savage Indian to the considers not % ~
na danger OF horror when humanity be relieved su d,
ndear those VINO perform them to their fellow
known the clergyman in this OF usefulness n wi
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ent summer season, at the Emulre hut
VIII serve 70 demonstrate again Miss Ro-
uers versatility and ability 10 do strong
emotional acting
seNerai OF the other members Of tho
company Will have good oppor,unitiss to
show Their talents under most favorable
conuitioEs The cast viii be made up ns
follows: Lord Linton. Hal clarendon:
oount Breuino. James Gordan; Gudardo.
WI, VII, barwoini i'ertie Leigh. Harold Ken
nedy; Pablo, Henry Dugan: Jeremiah
Butterman Harry King; OnIer Wlll
Rainey; Lady .orence. Ellanor Waldo.
Nina, Rose Watson; inez. Miss lRobcr.
Inc last hah OF the week '"rhe Little
Detective" viii be presented witb .n'a,~
cellent cast.
one cannot but admire Miss Rober's
pluck, perseverance, and courage as well
AS her talent. She has played an unus-
ually large number OF roles with success
and 10 the pleasure of thousands who d,,-
light In her acting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
Chat 4bouf
People.

The Fosburg case has reached the
season OF slobber and gush The
very people who formerly sat up
nights for the reason that there wasn't
sufficient time between sunrise and
sunset for them to express their firm
convictions that young Fosburg killed
his sister and that the entire Fosburg
family were perjurers, are now rush
ing over each other in their wild de-
sire TO impress upon the public that
they deeply sympathize with the out
gagged household and are glad that a
verdict of acquittal was directed by
Judge Stevens. Faugh.
I have met good-natured people in
the course of my life, but colored
man at Rocky Point takes the prize
ago he became so far intoxicated that
1t was deemed wise to sent him to the
lookup for the night. Not only did
he go without a word OF objection, but
he was profuse In his apologies for the
trouble he was causing the policeman.
When the lookup was reached the
officer in charge OF the man found
that he had forgotten the key, when
the intoxicated colored man pulled a
bunch OF keys from his pocket and
said: ''Scuse me, Sab! Praps you
gemmen might fin all key on NAH
bunch thatll fit that yer lock"
Talk about the value discovered in
by-products, what's the matter with
the old Long Green?
Jhs Cossip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27

he will meet its requirements in the full
est measure goes without saying to all
those who have noted his previous ex-
cellent work in the company.
Mr.. Walter Thomas and Miss Sadie
Handy Will be seen in companion roles
the former as simple minded country
youth andt he latter as the sister OF Kate.
and upon them an important part OF the
burden of the comedy element OF the
play will fall. This fact is assurance OF
the enjoyable and entertaining character
Of their connection with the story Mr.
Malcolm Arthur will essay the role OF
Cromwell Calvert, the father OF Richard
and Mr. Marsh will be seen a s Jack
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
Whaf Others
fire Saying.

~rhe managing head OF a financial
concern I'm Jersey City, which adj
Nertises extensively In the newspapers.
has said: The people are taking TO
reading my "'ads' Just because they
are readable. There is no mistaking the
fact that people nowadays read ad-
vertisements There Is no man who
is thoroughly familiar with his busi-
ness but can tell the people interesting
facts about it"-Philadelphia Record.
IF the wave Of reform continues 10
sweep over Coney Island New Workers.
I'm search OF healthful and intellectual
diversion may be compelled TO go TO
Atlantic city or Narraga1sett Pier"
Chicago Record Herald.
Senator Depew says women are not
humorously inclined They are.
though, prolific material out OF which
Jokes are manufactured. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Porto Rico is put in a position by
President Mckinley'a proclamation
which will demonstrate mat the only
hope for any West andian island is i'm
freedom of trade with the United
States philadelphia Press
while the land naval battle Is rag
ing, perhaps It is well 60 recall what
old Sir Robert Walpole said one hum
dred and fifty years ago: Anything
but history, for history must be
false ''t-Philadelphia Ledger.
Who is this man Koch?' Accord
ing 20 the esteemed Herald. this uues-
ton has Just been directed at re-
porter seeking information as TO how
the New York board OF health regards
the Berlin professors latest state
ment about consumption IL is a
more than ordinarily interesting ques-
tion, since IL bears directly upon the
current consideration of how we In
New York are governed. III was John
r. Sexton who wanted 10 know about
'tlsis man Koch. Mr. Sexton Is presi-
dent OF the board OF health. He is a
man of foremost rank I'm the Wigwam
and is invariably among the most
favored individuals when the Great
Grim Chief now at Vantage makes
new treaty. II will be recalled that
Mr. sexton accommodated by ac-
cepUng a transfer to the health office
when IL was desired that Colonel Mich
ael Murphy should go thence to FIJI
void-and retain Devery--in the police
department Mr. Sexton may contri-
pute little Drilllancy and originality
10 hie administration OF sanitary af-
fairs hereafter All men have their
high and low periods OF accomplish
ment. But in = single pointed in
auiry he has established himself AS
an official truly DESTROYS OF obtaining
any and all information which may
bear upon his duties. Who is this
man Koch? New York World
There are growing indications that
tho yacht Constitution. like the great
instrument for which she was named.
will take most excellent care OF the
national honor. philadelphia In
quirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-27
KEITH'S new THEATRE.

Ihe coming weeks attraction at Keiths
viii be notable for the fact that IL will
present Mr.. Malcolm Williams in a role
in which he starred for three years with
the most conspicuous success, and In
which he achieved a popularity not sur
passed even by his more recent efforts
The drama. which Is from the pen OF
Bsrtley Campbell, Is entitled THE vir-
ginian." having been originally produced
by the late Frank Mayo. and later played
by Frank Aiken, and has always been
considered one OF that dramatist's great
est. as Il certainly has been one OF his
most successful. efforts.
The leading character Is said 20 have
been suggested by THE Village Black
smith, although In the development or
the story the author certainly has de-
parted widely from the original theme.
The play is I'm acts. and offers excellent
opportunity for effective settings. while
it's dialogue Is in that happy vein pectr
harly characteristic OF BARLEY Campbelrs
writings. bright and often brilliant. the
action Is spirited and the melodramatic
atmosphere OF the play is so tempered
that II appeals with equal force 10 every
part OF the house. from the orchestra 10
the gallery. Many or the incidents and
situations are strikinEly original and the
climaNes are all OF notable dramatic
strength
The story of the play. which enlists thc
interest Of the auditor from the vpr,
start, rs told IN direct and highly drp-
mafic style and never fails 10 hold Tho
closest attention to the end The central
heuro is charming young woman who
has married worthless southerner and
has been left by him In the care Of his
father when he entered the Confederate
service I'm the Civil war.
The news OF the battle OF EaIrfs.