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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
MISS BARSTOW'S COMEDY
MAKES A DECIDED SUCCESS.

Miss Louise Hunt, who Is looking for
money for her son-and incidentally
wife; Angelica Judson, the governess'
Miss Hope vinton; Miss Marion Froth-
ingham, as Esmeralda Jemima Jones,
orphan niece OF Mrs. Fairlins.
Act |. Schoolroom OF Mrs. Fairling
country estate: morning OF summers
Act III. The same: Afternoon OF the
same day.
Act III. Scene /. the same Three
weeks later. Scene 2, Miss Judson's lodg-
ings in the town nearby: Two hours
later.
Miss May Barstow. the author of the
play, scored a distinct success as Jack
Fairling. while Miss rockingham, OF Bos-
ton, as Esmeralda Jermima Jones. made
a great hit and proved herself an actress
of no mean ability. Miss May Barstow
also was exceedingly clever as "one or the
enfants terrible.
The other characters were also well
taken Miss Hope Ninton carrying out the
part of the governess most acceptabiy,
and reciting also several poems with
charming effect during the play. During
the acts. Miss Katherine Littlefeld rem
dered delightful piano music and Miss
Grace Bartstow, violin music.
The ushers Of the afternoon were Miss
Fanny Hunt. Miss Patty Wilson, Miss
Gertrude Swarts. and Miss Gwendalen
Blodgett.
Miss Marion Everett and Miss Margaret
Kimball assisted as stage managers.
At the close of the play dainty tea
was served i'm the dining room below
yellow daffodils and the dainty old blue
china OF the hostess making the table
beautiful I'm it's decorative effects.
Mrs Amos G. Barstow, Mrs. Peckham
and Miss Katherine Littlefeld poured
while the ushers assisted In receiving
The proceeds of the play will go TO a
most worthy object. the children OF the
| Rhode Island hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

A delightfully."- clever comedy I'm three acts
the work Of Miss May Barstow of this
city, was presented yesterday afternoon
In the cozy hall of the residence of Mrs.
William Harkness Arnold, at l0l Brown
street, where, despite the driving SHOWS,
a large number gathered 10 witness the
production OF "The Love of Esmerelda
The play is written I'm three acts ana
reveals throughout the unquestioned
literary ability OF it's talented author. IL
is extremely bright and attractive ana
contains a number of comical situations
which add much 10 the play. IL Is a
pretty little love story OF Jack Fairling
(who Is heir TO a respectable name and
not much else) for Angelica Judson, the
poor goVerness. The love match meets
with opposition from ,Fairlings widowed
mother, who has other ambitions for her
son, and the pretty governess Is sum-
mariy dismissed from the Fairling nome
and finds lodgings in a nearby town.
Meanwhile the honorable James j. Doo-
senbury OF Australia, the rich uncle OF
the governess, appears at the Fairing
home in search of his niece and announces
that he is 10 bestow upon her third or
his property when Mrs Fairlng removes
her opposition and receives the governess
as her future daughter-in-law. and in
cidentally wins the rich uncle for hus-
band.
Grouped around these characters are
several others as seen by the Following
program:
Jack Fairling, Miss May Barstow. heir
to a respectable name-and not much
else: Dickie. his younger brother. Miss
Grace Barstow one of the enfants ter
rIble; The Honorable James j. Doosen-
bury, OF Australia. Miss Louise Bartlett,
who Is looking for a wife TO help him
enjoy his money; Alphonso, the butler.
Miss Bartlett. who is rather averse to
deception; Mrs. Jemima Fairlng, widow,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
THE FATHER OF TWO POETS.

To an Italian refugee who found safe
asylum within these shores during the
revolutionary troubles OF the last cent
ury England owes two bright particular
stars I'm her literary armament, no other
than the painter-poet Dante Gabriel Ros-
setti and his scarcely less gifted sister.
Christina Seldom, indeed, have the
graces OF hospitality met with such ample
requital. As an author and political agi-
tator Gabriel Rossetti belongs to Italy;
as the father OF two conspicuous addi-
tions TO the roll of English poets he
must ever remain an object OF interest
10 the country that gave him shelter.
Born Of humble parentage on Feb. S.
17s3. at vasto,a seacoast town I'm the king
dom OF Naples, Gabriel Rossetti, IKE ms
more illustrious son, Dante Gabriel, de-
veloped at a very early age dual apti-
tude for art and literature. His talent
secured for him the favor or powerful
patrons OF the advantages OF liberal
education.
For time he filled the part of official
poet to the Theatre of San Carlo. but his
experience OF managers, prime donne, and
stage etiquette appears 10 have been lit
tie 10 his liking, and after producing
few dramas OF more or less merit, ne
turned his back on historionics. vowing.
"Ill leave the theatre, for here I'm noth-
ing but n slave OF slaves" Through the
influence of the minister OF home affairs
he was soon appointed 10 congenial post
I'm the kings museum which he held for
Is years During this period the Neapol-
| itan kingdom was the victim In turn OF
| Bourbon and Bonapartist tyrannies, and
| Gabriel Rossetti records that he witnessed
| as many as ten changes OF government.
His patriotic enthusiasm finally carried
him into the ranks OF the Carbonari, and
tho revolutionary verses which made him
| popular among the masses exposed him
\ 20 the fury OF the police. Thanks TO the
/ good Offices OF the British admiral, Sir
/ Graham Moore. Rossetti was smugglec
1 out Of the country. and. after temporary
| STAY at Malta he proceeded to Eng
! land which he reached In April, 1924.
The remainder Of his life was spent ir
| London. HE energies were hencefortf
devoted 10 the teaching OF Italian and
literary pursuits. 4 professionally o
Kings college erabled him to bring NJ
his family IN comfort In his own coun
try ne had acquired considerable repu
tation as a poet and improvisatore. II
London he was better known as the au
thor OF some curious speculations ol
| paute's "Commedia" +" HE regarde'
| Dante as n member. both IN politics ant
religion Of an occult society having
| close relation 20 what we now call Free
masonry" lie further maintained tina
| pante's Beatrice was not a real woman
hut an embodiment Of philosophy. Ga
| briei Rossetti had a strong bent towar
the mystical. and ~ seems - have bee
his aim 20 involve the srEt poets .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

The attention Of one OF the biggest and
most successful fraternal insurance or
ganizations was called at its annual con-
vention In New York TO the large number
OF suicides whose insurance had TO be
provided for by the order. Special legisla-
ton is recommended 60 spare the order
from the heavy demands resulting for
this cause. Some men who have very in
definite ideas about the future Il is as
serted Kill themselves when hard pressed
IN order that their families may set mon
ey. II would seem that those who argued
that insurance should be paid in such
cases are about az careless os those who
leave knives near lunstic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
18th ANNUAL MEETING OF
RHODE ISLAND WOMANS CLUB.

with the prospect OF a fine new club
house, in the not far distinct future, II
ness and still greater prosperity.
At the meeting of yesterday the at
tendance was exceedingly small, because
of the severe storm. Mrs. Gorge L. Baker.
the president. was present, however and
presided over the gathering The annual
reports of the officers of the club were
presented. after which officers were elect
lows:
President, Mrs. George T. Baker; vice
presidents. Mrs. Eugene Kingman, Mrs
Charles B. Rockwell and Miss Nellie b
Pearce; treasurer, Miss Susan r. Raw
son; corresponding secretary, Mrs. John
#. Huntsman; recording secretary. Mrs
Clarence II. Guild; directors, Mrs. George
ID. Hersey, Mrs. William II. Sweetland
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

The Rhode Island Woman's club held
its 2eth annual meeting and election OF
officers at their usual place OF meeting,
in the Mathewson Street Methodist
church, yesterday afternoon.
For more than quarter OF CEN
tury this large and representative club
has been a social and educational CEN
tire in our midst and from II have sprung
the many smaller women's clubs now so
active and fiourishing throughout this
city and state. In entering upon the
9th year of its existence the Rhode ISL
and Woman's club was never so pros
porous OF its distinct prestige in the COM
munIty greater than IL is is today-and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

The good fortune that has followed the
Cunard line du-ing its years Of service I'm
regard to the protection OF those who
take passage In it's steamers ls evidenced
by the Etruria. Excellent discipline az
well as ine boats have been factors in
the continuance Of the fortune which has
saved the company any loss OF life IN ac-
cidents that could not have been forcsccn
or prevented
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

The Boston Journal makes the point
that n was Senator Tlllman OF South
Carolina who boastingiy declared a whIs
ago Of his state and the negroes: I'VE
took the government away We stuffed
the ballot boxes We shot them. We are
not ashamed Of H." Yet when American
soldiers under the orders of their officers
and the authority of the United States
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

For the first time since the state OF New
Jersey went into the trust incubator busi-
ness some OF her legislators realize that a
mistake has been made Senator Gebhardt
has asked the legislature 70 repeal the
charter OF the Northern Securities COM
rana. The senator AYERS that the com
psny was formed 20 enable two railroads
90 violate the laws Of several states. or
course rome Of The sbIest men In the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
Carnegie's Castle.

Andrew Carncgie's title TO the skibo
castcl estate in Scotland has been cleared.
A suit was brought by n Scotchman I'm
Edinburgh 20 have the sale set aside on
technical grounds. Lord kinnear, judge
OF the court Of sessions OF Scotland. has
given Judgment IN favor Of MIR. Carnegie.
and the plaintiff r. ordered 60 pay the ex-
penscs of the suit.-ENchangc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

The vast increase In bank clearings all
over the country is pronounced by finan-
ciers to be the best evidence of the per-
manent basis on which the present pros
perity is founded Some OF these financiers
say that a inancials panic. should 1t
come. would amount TO little.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

II was wise TO take Prince Henry by
roundabout way 10 Boston. The contrast
between Washington dinners and the
Hubs pork and beans would have been
too great. and might have led to interna-
tional complications. However. after Chi
cago and Milwaukee even Boston may be
endured by the royal guest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

Now II is Canadian horse that comes in
for snubs from the representative OF the
kings army. The horse buyer found the
Canadian horse too light TO carry soldiers
and only nj for hauling light carriages.
As he was not certain OF getting market
for carriage horses in the Rand few pur-
chases were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

country do not agree with the senator,
but his action is none the less remarka.
bic as New Jerseys policy has been 10 re-
coive the fees FOR the Incorporation of big
trusts and then let them have about all
they desired In the way Of privileges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
Snarrows and Insects.

That sparrows are not the pest they
are painted has just been proved by the
we'll known English naturalist, Bradley.
who observed mat pair OF sparrows
brought 10 the nests OF their youngsters
no less than 5000 insects during a single
week In the course of one summer. Brad
ley states. a pair OF sparrows destroys at
least $1,000 Observation-Disclosures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
His Full Duty.

''Do YOU have mice In your house.
Parker" asked Wicks.
Yes. lots OF en-" said Parker.
what on earth DO YOU do for them
I'm bothered 90 death by them at my
house.
what do I do for 'em?" said Parker
"why. l do everything for them-pro-
vide en- with n home. plenty Co eat and
50 forth what more can they expect ?"--
Chicago Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

hunt down Malay robbers and ruffians In
the Philippines, Mr.. Tillman lifts MS
hands in holy horror at the spectacular
our anti-imperialist leaguers applaud
him as a Christian statesman and patri-
NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

when will reform-reform that does
something more than talk-strlke the
streets of the city? The condition or
some OF the principal thoroughfares is
Infamous. 1t is incomparably worse
than 1t was at any time under the ad-
ministration which the reformers
criticised and succeeded. The Journal
has long advocated the plan OF having
the city itself make repairs and charge
the expense to the corporations which
render repairs necessary. That wouln
be the best because the most direct,
method OF procedure. Then there could
be no escape from responsibility as
now by shifting the blame for neglect
from one pair of sholders to another.
New York Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

II will give the American people genuine
JOY TO know that the sons OF such able
been appointed as students at the naval
academy at Annapolis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

The News will greet its patrons In Its
new home at the corner of Washington
and Mathewson streets about the middle
OF April.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

Wife You haven't used any of thol
cigars J bought for YOU.
Husha nd-No. I am keeping them FOR
Tommy when be wants 10 learn 20 smoke.
Los Angeles Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

"Horrorsl" exclaimed the girl to a
friend, as she looked at the bag In dis
may, Imagine that chocolate eclaire!'-
Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
GENERAL PRINTING

n, ov.rv description, executed neatly, at
nricas Vet unknown 10 business people.
SIN PRINTING CO. i15-1l9 Pine street.
Providence, II. L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06
co . . . . . . . . S<!
! OHAT OTHERs!
T? NRE 81 YING
S~7 go . . ee CI

"No, the people of South Carolina
would not prove themselves TO be saw
ages in connection with the presidents
visit. They would deserve that title
only should they condone the offences
of Tillman himself and make him
their champion. The question OF saw
agery will be settled all In good time,
and the matter I'll have 10 be fought
out over Tillman himself. not over the
president. "--Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

"There is no home raised corn TO be
protected In Germany. so that some
surprise may be felt at this effort TO
raise a barrier against the imported
article. But the committees decision
really gives a most Instructive Illus
tration OF the agrarian designs and the
aRrarian temper. Corn Is anathema be-
cause II is competing food It's con-
sumption diminlshes the consumption
of other foods which the agrarians
have 10 sell. and so interferes with
their monopoly for the promotion OF
starvation. Chicago Record-Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

THAT some OF the German editors
are surprised by the emperor's will
lingness that his brother and repre-
sentative should be entertained by
newspaper men Is not at all strange.
But Emperor William knows very we'll
that I'm this country a free press is
power 10 be reckoned with, and, In
deed. 10 be courted. The newspapers
make public opinion, and II he desires
10 have Germany highly respected Ivy
the people Of the United states. who
make the rulers. he does well not To
snub the press OF the land."-Boston
Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

Perhaps the chief peculiarly OF
Charles Broadway Rouss, the blind
merchant millionaire who died Monday
An New York. was his unwillingness 10
owe anybody or TO trust anybody lie
even paid all his many employees every
night N all business were conducted,
40 far as possible. on that principal
there would be fewer disastrous fall
urcs. Boston Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-06

1T Is a pity that two reputable
brette.' should have lost their original
meanings Every dsorderly woman
describes herself as an actress. and
she and others like her are grouped
popularity as 'soubrettes. without re-
gard to their ever having been on the
stage Most 'soubrettes nowadays
have never been on the stage. In self
defence the older theatrical term OF
singing chambermaid' might well be
revived by women OF the stage II Is
still used i'm England. New York
Sun.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-09-12
EXECUTIVES OPINION.
Sincerely Hopes Goa, Strike May Be.
Settled by Application of Re-
publican PRINCIPLES.

Philadelphia. Sept. s.---The Record
today prints an Interview: on the
coal strike with President Roosevelt,
who passed through this city on his
way to Washington. The president Is
quoted as follows:
I am grieved beyond measure at this
difficulty In Pennsylvania and other
coalsproducing states over the wage
and kindred questions
What remedy is at hand?" he was
asked.
.There is a remedy said the plresi-
dent
Do you mean: that the government of
the United States can interfere other
than as a law-abiding body?n
- {, replied I president I'M
phatically.
What can be done??' was theh
asked.
u would refer you to the men at the
head Of h republican partyEEWhO are
i~nscontrol Of affairs in Pennsylvania. !
am sure that their conservative opfn-
ion OF the difficulties rampant will nf-
.timately result in amiicable settlement
of this great question. OF course, poll
ties do not enter into the mining
problem, vet I sincerely hope that the
republican principles. which are framed
alike for high and low, will level the
problem to an equity"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-09-12
COLD STORAGE SYSTEM.
Syndicate to Erect Large Warehouses
on Prince Edward Island. p

Syndicate to Erect Large Warehouses:
on Prince Edward Island. y
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 8.-Thei
government of Prince Edward island
has concluded an agreement with al
syndicate Of American and Canadian
capitalists for the establishment Of a,
system Of immense cold storage ware.
houses, fruit m pork packing fac
tories. The syndicate will erect and
maintain for thirty years a cold stor-
age warehouse in each county Of the
province, together with fruit canning
factories, and agrees to expend $250,0oO
in construction work within a year, al
SO to spend $4,000 to $4,000 annually
in wages. :,
In return the provincial government
will guarantee an issue of the com
pany's bonds at 5 per cent, payable in
thirty years. The syndicate will carry
on a similar enterprise in$Nova Scotia
and Newfoundland.
Although the membership of,the syn
dictate has not been@disclosed 1t is be-
lieved to he q move in competition with
the beef trust and one that will have
far reaching effects upon eastern and
European markets, particularly when
the subsidized steamship deal is COM
pleted. n
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-09-12
many miners
CO TO. WORK
Coal Strike in the Kanawha and
New River. Fields Is
at an End.
WAS a COMPLETE FAILURE
Local Unions Instructed to Sc
cure Best Terms Possible
From Operators.
WAS a COMPLETE FAILURE
MEN ARE GLAD IT is OVER
Many Believed 1t Impossible to Win
S From the Besinnine-Old Men 4
Viii Be Employed Where
Possible. (

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. S.-The
coal miners strike in the Kanawha and
New River fields, involving $4,000 min
ers, which has been in existence since
I. is practically at an md. Each
local union is instructed to go back to
work at the best terms possible, with
out regard to action of any other. Sew
eral of the largest operators in the New
River field have made terms with their
men, and will resume Monday. =
Nc concessions have been granted,
and from the miners standpoint the
strike is a complete failure. There is
great activity here among operators,
getting ready to start up.
Evictions will stop now, and the old
men will be given employment where
possible. Most strikers are happy it is
over, as many went in under protest. at
the beginning. ~
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-09-12
PRESIDENT LEAVES
FOR CHATTANOOGA
Southern Trip Will BE Some-
what Hurried, But Few
Stops Being Made.
TO RETURN ~SEPTEMBERl
Will Attend Firemen's Convention at
Chattanooga or Monday-OHioiai
Itinerary of Western
Trip. .i

Washington, Sept, S.--Smilingly bow
ing in acknowledgement of the enthu-
siastic cheering OF an aSsemblage that
crowded: the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton here. President Roosevelt last
night began his southern tour, with
Chattanooga, Tenn, as the objective
point.
The president was in the city exactly
one hour and a half. He appeared a lit
tie distigured as q result Of the Pitts
field accident, but apparently had quite,
recovered the shock. He stopped to
shake hands with those who pressed
abou him to congratulate him on his
escape.
Poor Craig" HI frequently repeated
IN expressing, his thanks to his we'll
wishers.
The southern trip will be a some
what hurried one, and no stops will be
made at points other than those IN
nounced in the itinerary already pub
lished, namely, Wheeling, W. Va:
Chattanooga, Knoxville, Tenn, and
Asheville, N. c.
The immediate object Of the presi-
dent is to attend the convention OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman, in
whose work he always has shown q
deep interest. @sI
Tomorrow will be spent at Chatta-S
nooga quietly and without public pro-
gram. The party will visit the battle
grounds during the day, and the presi-
dent will attend church in the even:
ing. ~ sS
He will attend the firemen's conven-
ton Monday morning.
The president and party will reach
Washington on the return trip over thu
Southern railway at G:30 O'Clock on the
morning of September 10, and will
leave half an hour later for Oyster
Bay.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-09-12
OFFICIAL ITINERARY.
Latest Arrangements for Western
Irin Made Public.

Chicago, Sept. 8.-The itinerary Of the
special train thatHwill take President
Roosevelt on his western trip has been
arranged as follows:
Chicago--Arrive on Pennsylvania
railroad midnight Tuesday. Septem-
Der Is; leave by st. Paul railway 1876
a. M. September "A; remain at Mil
waukse until midnight.
LaCrosse-Arriye at $3.50 a. m. Sep
TENDER %; leave at IL.
st. Paul-Arrive at 2:45 p. m. Septem-
Der Is; train to be delivered to Great
Northern railway for, movement to
Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and Yankton,
arrive at.11:05 September 26.
Sioux City-Arrive3 at l p. m. Sep
TENDER 26; leave at 8 pm. a ga
Authoritative ate p. m. September 26;
train to be delivered to illinois Central
at Arion to go via Denison through to
Omaha.
Western roads have agreed to MAKE
a rate Of fare n one-thrd for the
round trip within n limited territory
TO places to be visited by the presi-
dent.