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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

TO obtain possession OF valuable coal
mines. thereby taking them from the
rightful owners, Henry Stroh and Thomas
Dawson. Joe Tonkins and Dawson are
rivals for the hand OF the heroine Nellie
Reid
A thrilling climax occurs I'm the third
act. showing the bottom Of the Vulcan
mine. when Broadhead In order TO de-
stroy Dawson. sets FIRE 20 the mine. and
the elevator shoots upward, with Dsw-
son clinging TO the rope. Finally paper.
are discovered asserting Strohs and Daw-
soas claim 10 the mine, ard the horizon
ia cleared
william Marble, Jr. IN the leading role
shared honors with Miss Josephine Fox.
and Fred Roberts, William H. Woodside.
the man with the card scored heavily,
es did also Joseph r. Ietler. Tony MUIR
phy, Dolly Kline. Elna Gillette. w. r..
Gafrney and Harry Rlgby Messrs Muir
phy and RiEby sang wei. and the Black
Diamond quartet rendered pleasing seloc-
tiors
The cast of characters was ss follows:
James Reid, miner Joseph II. Keller:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

some exceptionally clever acrobatic work
and his comedy Is hilariously funny Miss
Nelson sings well and dances gracefully.
Marion Manols. the fsvorlte operate So
prano, was cordially received by her nu-
rerous admirers. and every one OF her
selections was followed hy a storm Of
heart applause Miss Manola was in
better voice than she has ever been be-
fore ia her career. and her selections are
all well chosen She sang with sweetness
and artistic expression. and her beauti-
ful little recitation AZ the end of her act
made a decided hit. She was one OF the
biz hits of the bill.
Little Elsie the clever child impersons-
tor Of well known actors and actresses
ilicited great amount OF applause. ara
scored emphatically. This tiny mite IS
unquestionab ore Of the youngest OF
the few successful children upon The
vaudeville stage today, her work being
sweetly and dances very cleverly. and
fully deserves the title OF the pocket
edition Of Cissie LOTUS
The exceptionally fine act OF Duke and
Harris was another Of the mine new acts
90 score a pronounced hit. These two la
dies sing very well. and look very pretty.
They dress beautifully and with excellent
taste. and Miss Harris coon song pro-
voked much laughter and applause.
Lynch and Jewell met with great favor
In a comedy and dancing act. The comedy
was really very funny. and Lynch did
some or the finest dancing ever seen at
Kelths. Aside from its originality and
novelty. IL WAS gracefully done. and the
amount OF hearty applause given IL was
richly earned
De Bierre, magician gave tho audience
= genuine surprise by an exceedingly
clever act OF deft card manipulating and
magic. Perhaps the most notable feature
OF his act was the quiet, but funny, ele-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

There was a large audience ar the New
Empire Theatre last evening 10 welcome
William y. Grays well known play, "The
Volunteer organist" The audience gave
the production a warm greeting.
There IL considerable comedy in the
play and yet IL ia a play with purpose
The purpose might be more lightly work
ed but that. Of course. is a matter or
taste, The strong points were last even
ing presented with considerable evidence
and many theatTe-goers like solid food on
the theatrical card
4 village ia the Northern part OF Ver-
mont isN the scene of the events portrs "
ed in The Volunteer Orgsnist' and there
IS evidently much that is reslistic in the
presented. Two brother, one who goes
the straight way and the other who hss
taken 4 broader path both fall under the
care or a philanthropist. the one OF the
narrow way much before the other. There
is much detail OF small village life
The meanness Of hypocrites is effective
ly displayed and the stern honesty of the
good people is well brought out. There Is
freshness about the comedy that will
redeem the play FOR the small class Of
theatre -Eoers. who seek amusement In
their theatre diversions
IA for the company II Is decidedly
good one and some Of the cast show the
possession OF ability that would make
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

Itself regarded in any piece c. r.. Bun
nell who takes the name part is a very
in interesting workman and ne does not give
way 20 temptations TO overdue the part.
Henry a. Morey. as Nathaniel Mans.
field. gives a careful and worthy portray
al OF the part. Beui. HoTning presents
the ministerial character i'm an effective
way.
John German and Joe r. Willard as the
hNpocrite grocer and the village handy
man, are excellent. Mr. Willard has the
most opportunities 10 be amusing and he
uses them all. Ben. J. Williams, as the
postmaster, certsinly made the most Of
his part
Miss Frances Whitehouse was certairlv
charming as the tavern keepers daughter
and the minister's sweetheart May Nc
Cabe made tho part OF the old maid in
search or a husband about as ENJOYABLE
2 portrayal or character as one could ask
for During the third act John and Willie
Nelson, 80 ths choir boys sing I'm n very
pleasing manner some hymns. The best
praise that they could receive r. 20 say
that the warm aud earnest applause they
received was well deserved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

hueolic drama has done well ir all its
variety, and doubtless IN another matinee
idol should turn up and announce new
version or Don Caesar. that fne old ro-
nance would receive one more hearty well
come.
As a matinee idol Mr.. Hackett has his
o0n individuality. lie is taller than the
average stage hero and OF generally will
lovy build lie shows Oft brilliant cos
tune unusually we'll and SAYS romantic
and sentimental things i'm a WRv 10 pleaee
the eager listener. He is only fair on
hsroies;, for his voice is trine soft for
big talk.
Don Caesars Return was made over
for Mr.. Hsckett The chief figure is IL
anything. more conspicuous than IL Was
in the version presented few weeks ago.
There isn't much doing except when the
star IL on The stage. There is one con-
spicuously fine scene. az contrasted with
the previously seen version. that or the
wedding feast I'm the prison Just before
Don Caesar goes forth to be wed and a
little later 10 be shot
A good deal is made OF this scene in
Mr.. Hscketts play and IL is capitally
done. There are musicians as we'll as
the crowd OF soldiers singing and Hack
ett himself enters into the Spanish dance
with great spirit and nne abandon. His
lons legs come into play in this scene and
no Csrmencita ever gave more spright-
ly or strenuous exhibition Much was
made ~ it and II was worth making
much Of
The wonderful gold pitchers and gold
coblets and the general dressing OF the
banquet table in this prison scene ar
forded 2 sample of a great deal OF elab
orsteness and richness in the equipment
of the play. going To- show that a. an
sctor-mansvcr Mr.. Hackett is ambitious
10 emphasize the managerial function.
Last nights production was indeed re-
markahle. even in this era when there
f. very little that Is lacking In the way
~ stage dressing Of even the most ordi-
nary production.
The scenery was, Of course. adequately
painted and set but there was a some
thing more than. that that gave Il dis
tinction-an air of ofsolidity. OF substance, OF
age and atmosphere i'm keeping with the
atmosphere OF the romance that was re-
msrkable. The composition OF the stage
settings IL In every act most artistic and
handsome Details we're es sborately cared
for yet did not intrude. Altogether no
actor-manager or manager without the
hvphen has given us more satisfying
stage than has Mr.. Hackett for his Don
Caesar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
kEITn's NEW THEATRE

At both performances Yesterday Keith's
theatre was simply packed to the walls
by eager. expectant people who were
waiting 10 see Mr.. James ]. Corbett.
Long before the doors opened at l:so y. m.
the line of people waiting Al the ticket Of
Ace extended far down Westminster
street. And those who came With the sole
purpose OF seeing this latest monolosuist
stayed for the entire hill. and found
thorough satisfaction In every number,
Judging from the frequent bursts of vo-
ciferous applause.
Mr. Corbett was siven tremendous
reception. and he gave even the most
saneuine of his ardent admirers a gem
uins surprise. HIS stories and anecdotes
we're some pertaining 10 his experiences
as pueillst. but aside from an occasion
sl alusion there was nothing 10 suggest
thst he had ever been ore. His manner
was modest and usconsciOus. and no told
his stories with sr evident appreciation
of their humor ana = breeziness of style
that was indeed refreshing His material
was entirely out OF the ordinary. and
because ~ their trvthfulness found I'm
mediate favor win his listeners. vho
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

lsughted heartily at them and spplsuded
each vigorously. ON pure merit alone he
should rank among the best OF vsude-
Vile monolosulst.
This meritorous top-llner II surround
ed ny particularly strong and we'll bal
anced bill. each number of which seemed
TO make a distinct hit. Foremost among
the latter WAS iiill A. Syviany who DO
one OF he best on bicycle ats ever seen
an this country Mr. llill who does the
riding uses the old fashioned high wheel
which makes his reckless and daring
ieats more difficult snd dangerous
Miss Sylviany stands upon Hlfs shoul-
ders all the while he performs these mar
Nelous fcats or skill demonstrating the
most remarkable powers or equilibrium
ever seen I'm an act OF this kind. Perhaps
the most thrilling feature or the entire
act was the riding down pair OF steps
upon one wheel. Miss sylyiany upon Mr..
liiiis shoulders as before. II seemed al
most inevitable bat that The riders should
70 over the foOtlights into the audience
aud every one present held their breath
until Miss Sylyiany was standing safely
upon the noor. These artists have refined
faces and dress their act neatly
'questionaby the laughing hOnors OF
the bill must be given to Hickey and
Nelson. who do a scresminely funny &c
centric comedy sketch. Mr. Hickey does
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

ment OF comedy given in a quaint little
dialect
John Geiger pleased with his trick vio-
lin playing, and Fitzpatrick and Tappsn
offered splendid act OF singing and
dancing. The kummings trio were seen In
an Irish comedy act which pleased i'm
mensely. the feature OF which was the
singing Of a little seven-year-oid boy who
mas very fine voice. one Of the biggest
hits OF the bill was made oy Mr. and Mrs
Augustin Ncuville who came unheralded
but Jumped at once into favor. They pre-
sented n travesty act called A Rehear-
sal with Interruptions, which is an un-
usually bright uttle sketch. containing
sparkingly witty lines and hiariously
funny situations
IL is q splendid act and cleverly acted.
Nizzarras. in Gymnastic act on the
rings. and an interesting set or motion
pictures by the ever-interesting Biograph,
concluded the bill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

The wcstmlnst-r Theatre was filled 20
the doors yesterday afternoon and even
nE 70 greet that oid-time fsvoritc orr
ganization. Ed y. Rushs Victoria Bur
lesquers. and all apparently were salts
ned with the bill presented.
The performance begins with mixed
NJ conception Of FUN ana music entitled
The Cay Deccivers. ana in this Come
dlans Msrkey. Reid and stewart and a
dozen or more girls take part
AKgio f3eher. tho well known vocalist,
opens the olio with number % new
songs and conciuses with n duet with
Master J0elson
Reid and Gilbert as The Actress and
the Mick follow and are the best In the
clio.
Leroy and Lsvsnion in their comedy
bar act have added much that II new
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
JAS.J. CORBETT
In rehned monoloEue.
MARION MAAOLA,
HICKEY & NELSON,
Hin and SylvlanL Little Elsie.
Duke and Harris and % Others

weeks after Christmas / dropped in on
her one afternoon she Was receiving a
call from Mrs Dollarby and her eldest
daughter. Mary. They belong to DR.
Frstly's church. Dollarby owns boot
aud shoe factory OF his own now. and
is Influential. AS I SAT waiting and gsz.
ing around my eyes were struck dim "a
see hanging over one corner OF that
beautiful marine IN the library a pink
canvas bag embroidered with brown silk
daisies ana flied with milkweed pods.
Mrs. Firstly caught my look and bit
her lip The Dollarbys rose TO go and
she accompanied them 10 the door.
heard IL close with a bang. and almost
simultaneously Mrs. Firstly rushed mad
~ into the library, snatched the canvas
thing of the picture and hurled IL forci-
bly, under the divan.
. There. thank heavens it's Overt They
gave IL to me for "A Christmas present,
and I've been waiting for them to call
for two weeks"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

Hugh Dougherty. miner. Tony Murphy;
Henry Stroh. who does not speak, W. y.
Gaffrey; Nancy Davis, a girl with q
tongue, Dolly Kline; Esteila Duquesne, a
girl with a head. Elna Gillette Samuel W
Potts, who speaks by the card. William
II. Noodside Charles Broadhead. owner
OF Vulcan mine, Fred Roberts; Joe Ton
kins, an engineer. Harry Rigby: Nellie
Reid. a girl with heart, Josephine Fox
Thomas Dav son, Suner William Marble
Jr; Chilean miner. Roland S. Rex: Col
onel Heck, II =. Gibson.
Next week the mana agement announces
Lincoln j. Carters presentation OF THE
Flaming Arrow"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

and difficult and won 2 hearty encore
Msrkey and Stewart. comedians. enter
tain very cleverly and the Harpers. "A
colored team. as coon singers cake walk
ers and dancers are called back number
Of times
The last IN the clio is Master Joelson
in illustrated songs and he makes a HIT
Summing in Chinatown is the title
OF the closing number and is Of sufficient
merit 10 hold The audiences IN their seats
until the curtain falls
This bill will be given every afternoon
and evening during the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
NEW PARK THEATRE.

Pennsylvania. ss presenterd At the
New Park theatre. last evening, scored an
emphatic success, comedy. humor and
psthos prevailing in a light and shade OF
refreshing character.
The plot Of tho play hinges or the VIII
lsiny of Charles Brosdhead. owner OF the
Vulcan mine. who by intrigue. manages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
EMPIRE NEW PARK
WEEK
Mstinees Tues. Thurs Sat. at 2.15.
The Pastoral Comedy Drama, by Will
liam b. GRAY.
The VOLUNTEER
0RGANIST.

Story OF Interest to All Mankind.
Pure Pathos, Clean Humor. Indorsed by
the Clergy.
REGULAR PRICES
Positively seats ordered will not be held
later than II O'Clock for ma tinees and s
o'clock for evenings OF the day ordered
for
Next Week-"THE VILLAGE POST
MASTER"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

~ the Providence Opera house FOR three
nights and Wednesday ma tnee, Mr.
Jsmes Is Hsekett In Don Caesars Re-
fWn' new treatment OF a rare old play
mace over by Victor Mspes. and pro-
duced by Mr.. Hackett as HIS own man
hger.
On the whole, there NAV he said 10 Ne
recorded a genteel suficisncv of Don
caesars and or the hucolic drama this
season. Nevertheless. there seems 10 be
tnsintained q good market for both. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

AT KEf11rs NEW TnEArnE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

By Daniel L. Hart and c. r. Callahan.
SEE the Wonderful Burning Kiln Pile.
the Coal Breaker AZ Night Interior of
Coal Mine Showing Miners II Work. the
Great Strike Scene. a Real Elevator and
Coal Cars the Cave-ln and Awful EX-
plosion
Next Week-"THE FLAMING ARROW. .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

THE MODERN PIANO DEALER.
No. AT Westminster St. Cor. Snow st.
The colored American., 1902-02-22
ODE Amphions' Reception.

The well known Amphior G ee Club
assisted by their ladies' auxiliary, gave
their eleventh annual concert and re-
ception at Grand Army Hall. Tue day
evening, February 1lth. There W. a
very large attendance. and an artistic
and eli yable concert pro9rs m wa: CIV
en- prior to the terpsIchorean exercises
The brilliant costumes of the ladies
and the tasteful hall de coratlons mSde
the sctne picturesque and beautiful
The music for the dauce program was
furnished by Hsmilton's Monumental
Orchestra and the accomplished gantI =
men never played to better advantage,
Director Henry Lewis, NJ ansger B. H,
Baker and President II. Washington
and their cOaC tutors are to be congra, u
lated upon the success of their Isvepth
anniversary.
The colored American., 1902-02-22
SOME QUEER PEOPLE.

1t is well known fact by publishers
of colOred newspapers that color, d peo
pie generally do not ,eem to PATTON ze
the white firms which advertise in
them. They seem to avoid ihs stors,
which solicit their trsds through the
columns of race newsrapers, and to
seek out those who seem M to ci ra for
their patronage. Every reader of The
Colored Amer can IN the city of Wash
ngton should Lug their house furn ish-
ng, etc. from Mr.. Peter Grogan of 7th
st., who is liberal in his charities f..
wards the cO'Ored people. The same
W II apply to every other advertiser in
The COlCred American. See ad
The colored American., 1902-02-22

winning laurels as a premier e'ocu-
ZIONIST. While gathering fame. she is
earning dollars to perfect herself in her
CHOSEN calling, to which she brings all
the enthusiasm of badGiog W omsnhoOi
Miss Hooper stands high, socis y. ar
her success grstifes the entire commun-
lty which she so brilliantly adorns.
Mime. Los Oros, the beautiful and
talented protege of her roy a. higbnese,
Duchess of Sutherland, and who has
won world wide fame as the ''COlOred
Queen Of Song,n and who has been
showered with attentions by the crown
ed heads Of all Europe, is an American
by birth and education. After making
a tour OF this country several years ago
as a member of one of the CT lebrated
companies of Jubilee singers" sbe &C
companied the troup abroad where her
extraordinary musical powers attire cted
the attention of the Duchess Of Sutber-
land, through whose il f1uence she cCm M
pleted her musical training In the most
celebrated cOnservatories of Europe.
Mrs. Julia B. Roam, a native of HOue-
ton, Texas, but now of L Angeles,
Cal, is known as the Southern g lifor
mia Nightingale az d has a very sweet
voice. She sang at the Md winter Fair
in San Francisco. She has beautiful
home in Los Angeles. In 1898 size
travelled with the Black Patti Con psny
as understudy for Black Patti After
remaining with her till the close of the
season, she accepted position as prima
donna with Cole & Johnson's "Trip to
Coontown" Company. After two sea-
sons with them she corcIuded to give
up the stage aud devote her time to
home duties. She is editor of the Wo-
mans Club, and takes an active part in
church affairs.
The colored American., 1902-02-22

How any man may quickly cure himself after
years OF suffering from sexual weakness lost vi
taity, night losses varicocele, ETC.. and enlarge
small weak organs to full size and vigor Simply
send your name and address to DR.. l.. W. knapp.
1871 Hull Building, Detroit Mich. and he will
gladly send the free receipt with directions that
any man may easily cure himself at home. This is
certainly most generous offer and the following
extracts taken from his daily mail show what men
think OF his generosity.
Dear Sir:-Please accept my sincere thanks
for yours OF recentidate. have given your treat
ment thorough test and the benefit has been ex-
The colored American., 1902-02-22

traordinary. 1t has completely braced me up.
am Just as vigorous as when boy and you cannot
realize how happy am."
Dear Sir:-1 our method worked beautifully,
Results were exactly what I needed Strength
and vigor have returned and enlargement il
tirely satisfactory" --'.-0'''
''.'ear Sir:-You-s was received and I had no
trouble in making use OF the receipt directed
and can truthfully say il is a boon to weak man
gor."
All correspondence is strictly confidential mail
ed in plain sealed envelope The receipt is free
for the asking and he want every man to have
The colored American., 1902-02-22
Where the x Y
Calcium Shines.
.EI5S Henrietta Vinton Davis is
NJ mint.ring in Chicago, and be-
!. 81 - K .Sss ~ - ~ ~ a.

MI wintering in Chicago, and be-
L'A ing known IS the premier elo.
.,,icnist of the rsoe, has no trouble In
nsIIipp time" in profitable manner
.h,oughout the middle West. Mics
novjs IA remarkable young woman,
nd had she not been handicapped by
u,rovorstls racial origin, she would to-
d.v bv virtue of her acknowledged tall
anita take rank with dramatic artists OF
the Leslie Carter, Maude Adams, Julia
usrIowe and HepriettaCrOsman school.
Tbi, thought strikes us, since Wash
iogton ia 40 hcneycomted with preju-
dire against the Negro to the point that
~ few thesters can We secure decen
.aat and colored trav. ling companies
osnnot secure dates-Why could not an
snterprising manager oIganizA here a
s.ook comp any on the order of Lafay-
cite Square and produce IlAys of cur
rent human In err st, adapted to the re-
fined tastes of our best people who now
refrain from attending theexisting the
s,ers because OF the unjust treatment
tb.v are compe II to endure? ? The ma
tursI head of such an Organ'Z2t1on
would be Miss Davis. With such a
versatile artistic, c6pable of sssuming
roles from tragedy to light comedy and
few other actors as nucleus, stock
company OF updoubted drawing quail
ties could be built up in q season An
sdsouste theater oould be constructed
ora suitable hall could be remOdeled to
serve the purpoE at a moderate expense
Now why not thester for our peopls
o. solution of the em barassmeL ts
that now confront us? Why wouldn't
q high-class dramatic, vaudeville and
mus cal play house be paying invest
ment Must we forever be at the mer'
cy Of amusement managers who do not
want our patrOr age and who wi l not
treat Us wi b respect? With Negro
theater, the hHIa watbs" Chorus, DvO-
rak Eusical Association, the Amphions'
Recltals, travelling combinations and
other public functions would not be
forced to do business with pre- Idlced
CauCasiao managers.
EudOra Fisher, a me- zzO contTaltO OF
ability, is giving successful Tecltals in
Chicago.
The amusement syndicate a Pitts
borg is b airing Negroes from the re-
sorts and theaIers under It's control
The trail of the serpent goes north
ward.
John E. Berry, baritone, has teen
engaged to take leading part IN the
eanta a, 1.-The Haymakers," in Brock
lyn under the direction of Chorister P.
A. Myers.
Mr ROhart r Church has huilt an
The colored American., 1902-02-22
Important Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: fthere are any persops sr,or.
your readers who make less than saoo 90 rs
month they will please address w
DEPT. SCOTT Remedy Co. Louisville, Ky,
The colored American., 1902-02-22

Mr. Robert r. Church has built an
opera house for the use OF colored peo
pie in Memphis, Tenn. Mr.. Church is
said to be worth $2n0 900
-
By such singers as Elizabeth TaI Ior
Gfsenfeld, Ella Anderson, Rachel
Walker, Flora Batson. K Azalia BACK
ley, Nine. Selika, the "Black Swan"
5 sserretta Jones, and the 81 l,Ld
Ohio girl, Lucie LenOir, who is so ia
VOrably impre sing Paris, the Negroes
musical ability has been made esp ecial-
ly prominent,
The colored American., 1902-02-22

Mas Naomi Hooper. g beautiful and
accomplished young lady Of Milwaukee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-13

lIIESE words are as sincere as
the statement "health is bet
ter than wealth.. Those who
] have always had health arc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-13
BAEFAL CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
High school Organization Planning
10 Amua.. Ing. snmhIic

The Baefu club, hoss' orrauizatioa in
the Wichita Hish school VIII give their
third annual entertainment in Garfield
han. Friday evening. April Is. The en-
iertanmcnt VIII bee of literary and mu-
steal nature. and after the conclusion
OF the program n social time viii be- had.
The exact nature ~ this part ~ The en-
tertanmeut the members ~ the Baefal
are keepine secret