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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-23
THE QUEST FOR GOLD
A LAKE IN COLOMBIA TO BE
DRAINED FOR TREASURE.
Rare Stones and Precious Metal
Thrown Into the Water as Offer
ings to Indian God.

From the New York Mall and Express.
Several members of the British parlia-
ment are interested in a syndicate which
has undertaken To recover a great treasure
in gold and precious stones from the bot
tom of lake In Colombia. Nine years
ago. at the worlds fair IN Chicago were
displayed articles Of household use and
ornaments OF gold recovered from this lake
to the value OF $4,000. and photographs of
others TO the value OF $4,000 taken from
the same place, which are now In the pos
session of the spanish crown. The Colom-
bian government also has several thousand
dollars worth Of treasure trove recovered
from this lake.
The lake is near Bogota. the capital Of
Colombia. and the vast amount OF treasure
is supposed to have been thrown into 1t
hrst as sacrifice To the patron deity Of the
Chibeha Indians, second In power and civ
ilization TO the Aztecs and the Peruvians.
and afterward To keep II out OF the hands
Of the Spanish conques tadors
Old Gold Recovered.
Many of the gold ornaments owned by
the Spanish and Colombian governments
were recovered. some from the lake. fifty
years ago by citizen af Bogota, who got
permission to drain the lake to get at its
treasure. He succeeded in lowering the
waters of the lake until considerable
amount Of treasure had been exposed and
gathered. Then mighty storm arose.
cansed. the natives believed. by tho angcred
spirit of the old heather god to whom the
thibehas used to sacrifice. and the engi-
neerins works Of Bogota were swept away
and the lake filled UP again.
As the lake stands high i'm the mountains
the syndicate proposes 10 cut a tunnel. tap
ping ii near its bottom and catch the treas
ure it rushes out with the flood. by
means of screens. separating the gold par
ticles in the water by means of rifles OF
mercury.
A Native Practice.
Should the syndicate he successful in
draining the lake they will spoil one Of the
favorite diversions of the modern Bogotan
In the cool Of the evening the leisurely peo-
pie Of the Colombian capital are fond Of
rowing upon the treasure-bearing water
Taking a boat and aff1xing a small drag To
II, they Will pull leisurely across the lake,
often being rewarded by recovering some
small relic of the golden days The matter
of draining the lake has been talked of
for several years, but now the project has
assumed definite shape. and work will he
begun soon as things have quieted down
a bit in Colombia. now torn by revolution.
Around this lake the modern authorities
agree in locating that Eldorado which 50
infiamed the desires of the Adventures Of
Spain. Gonzales de QHesada WAS the first
white man who set foot in the city In the
year 1870 with JOG men. he arrived at the
port of Santa Maria. sailed up the Magda-
lena river to Santauder. and crossed over
onto the tableland Of Bogota, There he fell
upon the Chibehas after the manner of
CorteZ in Mexico and routed them I'm a
pitched battle.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17
CUBAN RECIPROCITY TREATY.

The draft of reciprocity treaty signed the United
States by General Bliss and by republic
mas reached Washington and will be submitted without
Delay From the brief that
appear there anything the document ground for
position and should be promptly though this perhaps can
not be accomplished before the holiday any action
should not be delayed for approval of this
can the Cuban question be settled and settled right
by the treaty uniform reduction twenty cent in the d
ues Oh imports from Cuba is made while
varying decrease is made that thirty obvious
hat II more important to Cuba products
IN the United States than for Cuba but the
SuDan trade is certainly worth ulvating is
a that our relations with Cuba arranged on such
friendly basis that American capital energy NAV b.
attracted to the development of the of the island
AT the last session of obstructive were success
iuy employed to defeat reciprocity measure but repetition Of
sucn questionable proceedings should
a tns time because public sentiment demands relief
foi eaoa al the earliest possible further because an
o'ne display OF hostility granting Cuba reduction in
tarn duties cannot fail republic feeling Of
suspicion and unfriendness confidence re-
spect and gratitude which she extending
cannot be denied that attempt to aid her last
png Cuba turned toward Europe hope of securing xv
pay and establishing profitable commercial relations Her s
tude certainly grateful one toward The .+;o
tnat rescued her from Spanish hut som.
cuse io can be found the disav Cuba s
when she the her relief
ano upon which she relied to raise herself condition of COM
merciai and industrial depression and
bitterly assaed and ultimately through the oscb.v
Vaccinations of American trusts
Inc signing the has areadv done much
20 restore cordial relations between countries and or
athcation by the will strengthen still further th
trust confidence and friendness the island rephc sbod
ever mold toward the nation that gave her nations,
and independence ~ S'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17

Whatever else the foreign have entered ,
coee venezuela into the settlement of its international
may DO they certainly will be either TO seize
'erory or TO interfere with American under the se
maintaining peaceful blockade Germany nmaor thai h
aesres to occupy the island of Margar been received
ana thc IS no reason to doubt that Iav has
10 point out clearly that such would be dre
violation OF the Monroe doctrine cannot under anv
stances be permitted. ' ~
as 70 the blockade of Venezuelan ports can be con6d,,
ooted tha any attempt made against o,r
Ps 'e oted States will intervene promptly and effectively
me administrations position this is sound and ,
eu oy international law and by precedents innumerabe
Al declared that peaceful blockade one begun befor
oearaon OF war; affects only the against which = a.
' anu uat neutral nations required observe The
government hods that the blockade the coast of V.,.z Ii
mas oen established by Great Britain GERMANY ecc,
% asdnst venezuelan vessels and that American vessels ,
ports and depart therefrom at will ~ e''er
Ayear ago Germany informed this government that The -
' oookaoe then contemplated established II would @
vessels from the United States well as TO tbos. 90 @
Du, ,nat view was not accepted Washington bcca,s. M
"e'gnt OF precedent is against the construco, Give,
ID" oy germany Indeed, there little likelihood ,b, w -
w WIN american ships will be attempted by those on tho b,
aue IL the allies are foolish enough try hodu, o o
'"ey VIII orng serious and costly trouble upon them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17

|...Gke Gkeatre5.'.


This season they have a sequel song TO
these numbers called THE Troubles OF
the Reuben and the Maid" The new
number is reminiscent of the old only
from the standpoint of suggestion. In
lyric and music II Is entirely original.
il is said that Klaw and Erlanger spent
more money In buying the costumes for
the Rainbow dance I'm The Rogers Broth
ers In Harvard" than many managers
do in mounting a whole play. There Is
no stopping at expense when this enter
pr.sing firm starts to carry out an ar
tistic idea in one Of its productions.
-
Gus and Max Rogers have the greatest
difficulty I'm keeping dressers more than
one season. for they learn so much about
the theatrical business In the company of
these two clever comedians that they can
secure fairly good situations to start out
as actors on their own account after leav-
Ing the Rogers Brothers.
sss
Hattie Williams. the bright. attractive
and beautiful comedienne appearing In
The Rogers Brothers In Harvard" sings
a very attractive musical conceit In the
second act called I'm Lady"
e.
IL would seem that this weeks bill at
heiths IL the finest vaudeville bill evcr
given In Providence This means a great
Geal when one remembers the capital
programs which have won for Keith's the
tremendous patronage Il has II Is really
surprising how numerous the regulars
or this popular playhouse are. AID how
increasingly the large crowds continue ~
pack that theatre every performances Of
every week A seeker OF an evening =
enjoyment unhesitatingly chooses Kelth's.
and the high standard OF the entertaIn-
ments given at that theatre has earn,d
Tor IL the confidence OF the public, SC
that theatre-goers never doubt but that
a pleasant evening can be spent there.
and there Is never disappointment for
any one. There is always something IN
the well diversified programs that appeal
70 every one and no one ever regrets
having made the visit.
This weeks bill L. even better than It's
excellent predecessors, and the bill Is par
ticulRrly well calculated TO please the
great variety OF tastes found I'm vaude-
Vile audience. There are two numbers
that particularly please the little ones.
and all the mothers I'm Providence are
sure 10 take their little ones TO see them.
These are Rosa Naynons trained tropi-
cal birds not only an exceptionally beau
tful act. but an interesting and instruc-
tive one. and the Roseow Midgets This
last act well deserves the high place
CONTINUED on page Nine)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17
THE LATE THOMAS B. REED AND
THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE QUESTION
parry q Lewinson.

The recent death OF Hon. Thomas b
Reed recalls to mind his minority report
In 1884 OF the house judiciary committee
In favor OF a sixteenth amendment en-
franchising the women OF the United
States. This report was signed by Thorn
as b. Reed. Maine: Ezra B. Taylor,
Ohio; Thomas M Browne, Indiana: Mo-
ses A. McCold, Iowa and was the keen
est. clearest exposition of the absurdity
Of the objections against woman suffrage
that has ever been made and says I'm
part:
mo reason on earth can be- given by
those who claim suffrage as a. right OF
manhood which does not make II a right
OF womanhood also. II the suffrage is to
be given man 10 protect him in his life
liberty and property, the same reasons
urge that IL be given to woman, for she
has the same life, liberty and property to
protect IL II be urged that her interests
are so bound up in those OF man that
they are sure to be protected. the answer
Is that the same argument was urged as
to the merging In the husband OF the
wife's right OF property, and was pro-
nounced by the judgment OF mankind fall
lacious in practice and in principle III
the natures OF men and women are so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17
RIVERSIDE.

Next Friday, Riverside lodge, No. 21.
X OF p, will hold it's first grand social
OF season in Grube's hall. The social
committee in charge of arrangements is
as follows: Frank Hammons. Robert NJ.
Hay Andrew j. Chipman. There will be
music and refreshments.
The Riverside bowling team met the
Olneyville players in the series OF the
state league last night The Riverside
led the first string with 1S pins; the next
string they lost and then captured the
final. Lowering was high roller with 27s.
Sherman being close up with 2I2.
The Riverside Social club meets tomor-
row night in their rooms to arrange plans
for big celebration Christmas eve
The Conanicus Rowing club meets to-
night at it's clubhouse on Maple avenue.
The club will probably make arrange
ments for n big time In January.
Pomham lodge, A. q. ". w, holds an
annual business meeting tomorrow I'm Lii
brary hall Officers for the coming year
will be elected
Next Friday Lounsbury's team will play
the local team at Goff's alleys.
The Columbia Whist club met at the
residence of James II. Munroe on Linden
street. last evening. After a pleasant
hour at whist, music was in order follow
ed by n tempting collation.. Mrs. Cook
will hold its next meeting at Mrs. Charles
Humphreys. on Harrison avenue.
The Favor.te Whist club meets tonight
with Mrs. Durfee Cook on jackson ave-
nue..
The Shakespeare club meets next We'd
nesday with Philip Iangworthy on
Chauncey avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17

alike e-that for -tAis-FeaseH- harm Is
done by suppressing women. what harm
can be done by elevating them to equal
ltyF IL the natures be different what
right can there be In refusing representa-
tion TO those who might take tuster
views about many social and political
questions?
1T Is sometimes asserted that women
now have a great influence in politics
through their husbands and brothers.
This is undoubtedly true But that IL Just
the kind OF influence which is not whole
some for the community. for II is infiu-
ence unaccompanied by responsibility
People are always ready TO recommend
TO others what they would not do them
selves. II IL he true that women cannot
be prevented from exercising political
Influence. Is not this only another reason
why they should be steadied in their po-
iitical action by that proper sense OF re-
sponsibiity which comes from acting
themselves?
I'VE conclude then that every reason
which In this country bestows the ballot
upon man is equally applicable to the
proposition TO bestow the ballot upon
woman that In our Judgment there is no
foundation for the fear that women will
thereby become untitled for all the du-
ties she has hitherto performed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17
HoW's This :?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
T.. J. CHENEY A. CO, Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned, have known r. T.
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him perfectly honorable In ali business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
oat any obligations made by their firm
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MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, To-
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acting directly upon the blood and miI-
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Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17
At FOSTERS.

One OF the largest jewelry and watch
stores In New England Is Fosters. at the
corner OF Dorrance and weybosset
streets Nearly everything In the jewelry
line that the heart might wish for are
to be found here-watches, diamonds,
opera glasses, toilet and manicure sets.
leather and sporting goods of all Kinds.
clocks. art wares and all kinds OF sterling
silver novelties.
Their entire stock Is attractive and the
season will call you 10 look over their Of
ferlngs. Give Fosters a visit-it will sure
ly replay you and there - surely some
thing there you will want.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-17

Mr.. Kyrle Bellew is an expert fencer
but he found during his run at Wallacks $
that TO make the great "fght on the
staircase" in "a Gentleman OF France"
thoroughly realistic, both judgment and
rehearsing were necessary Almost any
one can stab as many stage victims as are
paid to stand up to the ordeal, but IL
takes skill all around to accomplish the
feat and keep out suggestion OF the
Bowery.
II may appear TO the audience that the
sword play is OF the hap-hszard order,
so frequently seen on the stage. but as a
matter OF fact every lunge and stroke.
every step and fall, is judged to a nicely.
and is repeated with the precision OF
clockwork night after night.
Every one of the six men who rush up
the fatal staircase to fall few seconds
later seemingly dead on the stage below.
are trained after the manner OF drilling
ballets and Amazonian marches-so many
steps this way and the sword held In one
position so many steps In another direc-
tion and the sword changed.
Every move is timed TO the instant
Night after night each participant
strikes In exactly the same spot and
WlelOS MS DlAue IN precisely the same
manner This Is not only necessary to
carry out the scene with success. but the
personal safety OF the actor hangs in
the balance. In the rehesrsals this was
carefully explained. and for weeks the
most rigid work was required 20 perfect
the movement Of the head, body. arms
and hands. IL Is said that this fencing
scene was rehearsed hundreds OF times
Despite r all precautions Mr.. Bellew
carries scars on his hands that came from
the mimic conflict. and many OF his foes
still nurse sore heads from night to
night as the result OF n false fall.
II II said that there are more Jokes In
THE Rogers Brothers In Harvard" than
the average playgoer could possibly
count The lines keep the audience In the
best OF humor, and there II no intermls-
sion In the fun until the curtain finally
falls
Each season since Klaw and Erlanger
launched the Rogers Brothers as stars In
the McNally farces. comical Gus and Max
have had n special musical number which
attracted unusual attention and did much
To promote the success OF their enter
tainment. The first season they sang The
Innocent Maid" next came when Reu-
ben Comes 90 Town" Last year The
Wedding Of the Reuben and the Maid"