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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

parties who make the story Is vivid.
There are some striking scenes and there
II duplicate love story that interests all
who witness the play.
Evil is punished and some plots that
promised ruin TO good folks are folled
The interest Is well divided between the
two forces I'm the play and there Is a bit
Of comedy that Is not open 10 criticism.
The company presenting the piece is I'm
every way satisfactory one. Their ef-
forts last evening were highly appreciate ted
by-tAe-good sized audience in attendance
Notwithstanding the storm.
George Welch, as the young son. who
through the evil Vaccinations OF intrud-
ers falls into disgrace I'm his fathers eyes.
well portrayed the part of Jack Rutledge.
Equally good WAS Jefferson Osborne as
George Bainbridge, the chum and sup
porter OF Jack. X. @. Thomas did very
effective work as the father He can act
the part of an old man i'm splendid style
and he received much well deserved ap-
plause
There could hardly be expected better
villain than VIII ID. Ingram presents In
his portrayal Of the part OF James Horan,
the accomplice of the adventures His
work was painstaking and was always
suited TO the occasion Alex Carr's por-
trayal of the part OF Moses Levi cannot
be adequately described His work must
be seen and IT is really one OF the very
best things i'm the play
John III. Mack. as the negro servant
not only looked the part, but he enter
tained on the banjo In a most satisfactory
manner. He generously responded TO
many encores Frank Carroll. as the fell
low servant, left nothing undone to add
to the fun.
The ladies I'm the play are handsome
and bright. Edythe Terry and Nancy
Poole as the daughter and friend are es-
pecially good as the sweethearts of the
two heroes. Lillian Longmore is clever
and interesting as the adventures.
An effective and interesting scene is
that OF the prison. The play ,ends as hap
PLY as could be reasonably expected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
0LNEYvILlE.

Joseph Kershaw. one of the best known
residents of this place died at his home.
300 Plainheld street. last evening after
an Illness OF one weeks Duration
Mr.. Kershaw was taken IN while riding
on a Manton avenue car Sunday evening,
Feb. ., and he was taken to his home by
friends who Were with him at the time.
No serious results were expected at the
time. but Monday morning IL was quite
evident that no would not survive. for he
was suffering with pneumonia and heart
trouble
Mr.. Kershaw was born in Bradford.
England, IS years ago. and came to this
city when a boy, and became a machin-
list. but for the last Is years he had been
on the road selling mill supplies, and Is
known among mill men all over the
United States.
Few men were more companionabe than
Mr. Kershaw; he was generous TO fault,
and extremely liberal I'm his views
He leaves widow and stepdaughter.
His funeral will be held Thursday. at
O'Clock. when delegations from Manufac-
turers' lodge. OF odd Fellows. and What
Cheer lodge. Sons OF ST. George. will at
tend. the deceased having been a member
OF the former for nearly 30 years. and
charter member OF the latter.
The interment will be at Pocasset ceme-
terry.
Court General Sheridan. A. r. held a
well attended meeting last evening when
number Of candidates were admitted.
The attendance az the business Mems
association was very slim last evening on
account OF the storm.
Charles Cummings, young man en-
ployed at The Times office. had the mis-
fortune TO have the thumb OF his left
hand crushed In the press yesterday af-
tCrnoon.
William Hastie. the victim of the
Cromptou-Knowles Loom works fire, will
be buried tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock from the home OF his friend, G.
B. Williams on Valley street. So far as
Is known the deceased has no relatives I'm
this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

her fate. after thanking the kind-hearted
station agent for the "happiest- Christ
mas she has ever had Her wistful little
face and pathetic voice leave not a dry
eve I'm the entire house II. is veritably a
laugh and cry and is only another
proof Of Miss Williams right TO the title
OF the Duse OF Vaudeville
Mr. Tucker too has an excellent chance
to demonstrate his cleverness as the gem
ial young station agent, and he should
feel proud OF his part I'm the work Of con-
structing such "A masterpiece OF dramatic
art. The Illustrations OF the Mother
Goose rhymes with which he entertains
Mary Ellen are painted by Mr. Tucker
and decidedly amusing. As "a whole. the
act Is far superior to "Skinny's Finish"
and must be seen To be apprecia ted. An
other act that made decided hit. both
from point OF novelty and merit. was that
OF the Naids sisters. IL is unques tionahly
the most startingly brilliant act OF the
kind ever shown at Keith's. The stage
was draped entirely I'm black. as was also
the apparatus OF the daring performers
The latter wore magnificent white and
glistening costumes, making a strong
contrast, which with the aid OF elaborate
electrical effects, greatly enhanced the
beauty of the act. Their apparatus con-
sisted OF a framework not unlike the
walking beam o. a sidewheel steamer.
To each end was attached n trapeze
which. when the ladies mounted one at
each end began TO revolve. As IL whirl-
ed around the artistes assumed difficult
and graceful attitudes. suspended from
hands. feet. neck. or teeth. or balancing
across the bars. The whole act is fraught
with danger and Is performed so reck-
lessly that IL wins well earned and
hearty applause from everyone present.
Howard Thurston was always "A big
Providence favorite, and he yesterday
added to his popularity by giving n num-
ber OF truly remarkably mystifying
tricks. Mr.. Thurston has a particularly
pleasing stage appearance. and it Is not
hard 10 believe that he was educated for
the ministry and that his use Of cards
ends with his performance on the stage
Mr.. Thurston does number OF tricks
that have been done by his imitators be-
fore him. but he does all OF them with
such deftness that compels admiration.
while a number Of his feats OF manipu-
lation' are almost Incredible. One I'm par
ticular. the trick that mystihed the great
Hermann. In which he causes FIVE cards
named at random by anyone in the audi
ence. 20 rise from the pack is simply
marvellous and astonishing. and makes
everyone scknowledee him to be the
~ = ~ II n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
CAUGHT AT LAST
Long Chase Ends in Capture
Of Alleged Horse Thieves.

Detective Robert Dunlap OF New Haven
has captured two men on charges of horse
stealing, after a months exciting chase
through Connecticut, Massachusetts and
Rhode Island. The prisoners are Fred
O. Rumrill. alias +. l.. Snowdell, and
Jesse Leon. The police here state that
Rumrill has served three years I'm state
prison for burglary in Worcester. Mass.
and five years for burglary in Springfield,
Mass.
About a month ago three teams. all vail
ued at about 1920 owned by Arthur II.
Treat the Warner Miller company and
DR.. c. A. Bevns. OF New Haven, were
stolen. Detective Dunlap learned that the
teams were driven 10 Madison, Conn. and
then shipped into Massachusetts,. Rum
rill. while making one OF these shipments
from Madison. was run down and cor
nered in freight car at Mantle by Con-
stable Monroe of East Lyme. While
the constable was waiting for assistance
the train started and he got off. Rum
rill remained in the car but while the
train was going at high speed between
East Lyme and Mantle he jumped from
the car, and that was the last heard OF
him until Detective Dunlap walked into a
hut in Sturbridge, Mass. last Saturday
and caught Rumrll and Leon
The prisoners were brought TO New Ha-
ven, and I'm the police court yesterday
charged with theft Rumrill was held In
$500 bail on three charges and Leon i'm
the same amount on one charge. DR..
Bevins team is the only one of the three
stolen that has not been recovered.
While the two prisoners were being
taken TO Jail 20 await trial. a handsome
turnout belonging To William L. Bradley
OF New Haven was stolen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

slickest card manipulation ever seen I'm
this city. The Three Dumonds repeated
their success OF a few months ago by
their grotesque musical act They are un-
usually artistic musicians, and the vio-
linist Of the trio is master OF that in
strument. Ills rendring OF Gounod 5
Ave Maria" was listened 10 with absO-
lutte silence. followed by a genuine and
hearty recall This was one OF the most
pleasing numbers OF the bill
Donahue and Nichols made an emphatic
hit by their really excellent eccentric
dancing. interspersed with some bright
comedy, which provoked much laughter
and applause. A decided novelty was Of
ferred by Wolf and Milton, in the way OF
an acrobatic comedy act on "A bounding
billiard table. This pair are clever aero
bats. and do some OF the finest sommer-
sauting ever seen here.
One OF the features OF the act Is a series
OF about fifty successive sommcrsaults by
one of the members of the team LeNore
A. st. Clair, as a chappie and soubrette,
did pleasing singing and dancing act.
and the Three DeBolien Brothers. I'm an
acrobatic comedy act I'm which they inn
personate Mcphistopheles, "A skeleton and
a clown. won marked favor. Others on the
bill were Corbley a. Burke, Conley *
Klein, Leroy a Woodford Edwin /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
BRISTOL.

Lieutenant Commander Edward p
Gladding OF the Naval reserves, who was
elected on Friday evening last, gave his
company a turkey supper last evening at
the armory as a mark of his appreciation
of the honor conferred on him by the
company. He left here today for an ex-
tended trip through the South and across
the continent 10 the Pacific coast
A Suburban car yesterday morning at
$3.50 was derailcd on Bristol Neck near
Rober. y. Turner's residence aud caused
a general blockade for the balance OF
the day.
There is considerable conjecture as to
who the next keeper OF the asylum will
be now the present keeper has sent in his
resignation
The blizzard OF yesterday broke down
all wires. completely cutting OFF Bristol
from all communications with the outside
world.
Mr.. Henry r.. Manchester. well known
business man, is confined to his home on
Hope street with a serious attack of rheu-
matism.
orders have been received by Colonel
John H. Bailey. Jr.. OF the Bristol Train
OF Artillery 10 fire the usual salute from
the field pieces Of the company on Wash
ington's Birthday. Col Bailey has been
notified that the official inspection OF the
Bristol Train OF Artillery will take place
next Thursday evening
Lyman II. Bosworth who has for some
time been seriously ill. has so far rccov-
cred that he resumed his duties yesterday
as crier OF the courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
NEGRO
LYNCHED
BY MOB
Taken From Jail at New Ma
dTid, No., and Hanged.
Used Pistol in Theatre.

st. Louis, Feb. ls.-A special from New
Madrid, Mo. says:
A mob of masked men overpowered the
jailer and took a negro Louis Wright,
short distance from town last night
and hanged him.
Richard and Pringle's negro minstrels
gave an entertainment here Saturday
night when an alteration between one
of the musicians and some persons in
the audience arose. The whites made
an onslaught upon the musicians and one
of the negroes on the stage began to
shoot, but no one was seriously hurt.
All the negroes We're put. i'm jail and
in the preliminary examination the name
Of the one who did the shooting was dis
covered. He was lynched and the others
will be released
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

1keatrey.'. 8


Ing from the deafening applause that fol-
lowed the finish OF the act. IL Is without
an exception the best sketch seen at
keith's this season; scintillating with the
brightest, slangiest comedy imaginable; I;
the next moment drawing real tears
from every eye by its delicate, heart
reaching pathos.
The story OF Driftwood Is one OF the
cleverest ever constructed into a vaude-
Vile play. The scene shows "A lonely rail-
way station at Lonesomeville on Christ
mas eve, with the baggage master. and
man OF all work. about to close up for
the night. The last train comes In, bring
ing one little passenger Mary Ellen Poet.
"A child OF the slums, with cheap. scanty
clothes. shoes out OF which her toes are
plainly visible. and "A sad. pinched little
face. Mary Ellen Is ticketed for the poor
house, but, unable to read, she thinks she
Is going 10 a beautiful farm" and Is
happy In the prospects OF the change
from the wretched existence she has been
living with a boarding house mistress
who has beaten her until cruel red marks
are left upon her slender arms and body.
She tells the station master, genial,
kind hearted young fellow. OF former life.
and he, plying her. amuses' her while
waiting for the poorhouse keeper by tell
ing her some original and funny Mother
Goose stories The. poorhouse keeper ar
rives and Mary Ellen Is awakened from
her beautiful dream
II Is here that Miss williams most
forcibly shows the art OF which she Is
surely the mistress. In spite of the fact
that her speech here, as IL does all
through the playlet, consists entirely OF
tenement house slang which IL excruciat-
ingly funny. the pathos is so strong that
even the most hardened playgoer uncon-
sciously draws forth his kerchief. Mary
Ellen at first pleads with the station
master to protect her. but when she sees
that his interference Is liable to bring
him into trouble. she gives up, and with
bravely suppressed sobs, goes bravely TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
NOTES FROM THE HhRB0R.

On account OF the storm there has
been but few arrivals and departures of
vessels I'm this port and the only steamer
that left the bay last evening was the
Chester ". Chaplin. OF the old line. and
rived In port from New York about 10
this morning
The storm was of such nature that
the JOY line steamers did not venture
out from either port, and tho Dorchester
OF the Merchants and Miners did not
sail until the storm abated
The JOY line steamers will both sail
this evening.
The schooner Fred Snow still lies I'm
the mud. but the prospects OF her being
raised within a few hours are good for
the wrecking OUTFIT has been fitted UP
viii a much heavier pump. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

jamin Fowler, August: Fritz Peltz. Frank
Weed; Sprouse Crosby. Frank Cotton;
Frosty Joe, Ern Seton; Samuel Hackett.
y. j. Cummerford; Michael O'Brien. Fred
Harrison; officer Sweeney. NJ. Clark; Dan
Wilson, Bert Showermann; Susan Hack
ett. Marie Nelson: Helen Fowler, Camille
Darcy; Kitty Manly. Vera Hamilton.
As above stated every character IL I'm
capable hands and specialties OF an enter
tanning character are interjected during
the progress OF the production OF ''The
Eleventh Hour which will continue TO
delight audiences for the remainder Of
the week.
Next week--"A Bunch OF Keys"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

Harry Nffffams, Jr- :. Imperial Bur-
lesquers opened to the large audiences at
the Westminster theatre yesterday, and
no doubt. large audiences will be the rule
for the week, for the bill presented is a
good one being exceptionally clean, bright
and snappy and the chorus is far ahead
OF the ordinary
The scenery, costumes and music is full
ly i'm keeping with the bill
Our Lady or the Proxy Widow" Is the
title OF the opening number and I'm this
comedians bear the brunt OF the work and
make plenty OF fun. The large corps OF
girls rendered a number OF new selections
and each is encored and heartily at that
The charming little songstress Blanche
Newcomb opens the olio with new songs
and her rendition OF only an Attic. bur
its our Home" made her many warm
friends.
John T.. Cain. James Tenbrooke and
Miss Edna Urline- are seen in a lively
farce called n Might OF Terror" that
takes well. Harry Marks Stewart. a Yid-
dish monologue artist and parodist fol-
lows and holds his own with the rest of
the company
John Barton and Anna Ashley I'm their
sketch called. "Canalboat SAL" Is enioy-
able. Mr.. Barton being an eccentric come.
dian and does a number OF breakneck
stunts
Darmody and Coreno. jugglers, are
good. and have just sufficient amount
OF comedy in their act To give IL a finish
They are the last I'm the olio.
military trevesty "Off to the Front"
Is the title of the closing number
and i'm this all OF the company takes part
and the girls are seen in pretty evolutions
and a number OF songs are rendered in a
very tuneful manner.
This excellent bill will be given every
afternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
KEI1n's new THEATRE

The disagreeable weather outside yes
terday did not seem TO lessen the cheer
fulness OF Keith's, nor dampen the ardor
and enthusiasm with which every act on
the excellent bill was received. Contrary
to what would ordinarily be expected.
there was good sized audience. due.
no doubt. 10 the strength and attractive
ness OF the bill offered. As is usual with
the Keith bills. II was quite as good as
advance notices promised Il should be.
and many acts we're far better than
spectators were led 10 expect There was
one number on the bill that alone r.
worth the price OF admission doubled
That is 'Driftwood,' the little play pre-
sented by Eva Williams and Jac Tucker.
Big as was the hit made by this clever
pair In their former sketch, ."shinny's
yipsh'' DriftNood surpssse6 IT, tude-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
ACTING WISELY.
Employers and Help Guarding
Against Smallpox.

While compulsory vaccination Is not
suggested by DIR. Chaplin, superintendent
OF health, still the danger Of infection
from smallpox has at last been recog-
nized by some of the big manufacturing
concerns. The employees OF the Silver
Spring Bleaching & Dyeing company have
been vaccinated by DR. Leonard, who has
charge of the work under direction OF DR.
Chapin. The employees OF the wanskuck
company are also TO be vaccinated by DR..
Leonard. who spent yesterday afternoon
in scraping the arms OF clerks in the big
department stores OF the city He re-
sumed the exercise again this morning,
and will continue until he has vaccinated
all employees who are willing TO undergo
the ordeal.
These vaccinations are, of course, made
at the expense of the city and without
cost TO the person vaccinated or to the
employers, who authorize the work. All
that is required is the authorization or
request by the employer
For anyone else desiring vaccination
the Fourth ward room, adjoining the Cen
tral Police station, Is alwayw open for
purposes OF free vaccination, between
and O'Clock each Friday afternoon. If
the requests for vaccination are numer-
Gus enough 10 justify t. DR. Chaplin will
have the ward room opened o: another
place provided for vaccination on other
days. He only hopes that this may prove
necessary, for il would show that Provi-
dence residents are awakening TO the real
necessity OF vaccination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
new PARK THEATRE.

Notwithstanding the weather condi-
tions. fairly good sized audience enjoyed
Lincoln j. Carter's comedy drama. "The
Eleventh Hour" as presented by COM
petent company last evening. The play
comprises FIVE acts and nearly double as
many scenes and the plot is well worked
out from the opening moment to the fln-
al fan OF the curtain
The scenery is certainly I'm fitting sc-
compartment 10 the thrilling tole which is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

One or tho most expert chauffeurs IN
Washington Is Representative Sibley ot
Pennsylvania. He has an automobile. and
each morning when congress Is in session
takes IL up the avenue TO the east front
of the Capitol.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

sufficiently lurid 90 satiate the desire of
even the most sanguine amusement thea
tregoer for exciting situations.
The cast Of characters follows: Joe
Manly, Dolby Dick, l.. IA. English; Ben
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The patrons of the New Empire theatre
will undoubtedly enjoy the return of the
hve-act drama, ION the Stroke of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

Twelve for II Is a pretty powerful play.
Inc play has All the elements that go to
make successful melodrama
There Is well sustained interest and
ihe contrasts between the good and bad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18

Boyle. the blind pianist and singer. and
one of the most interesting sets OF motion
pictures seen this season by the Biograph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-18
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.


Quincy Adams Sawyer. ...... Ellis Gray
Ezekiel PettengiIl. Frederick Reynolds
Obadiah Strout. Louis Hendricks
Arthur Hastings. s..........,...,.Co .Corliss Giles
Hiram Maxwell. Charles Don Clark
Deacon Mason. on................ Burton Adams
Abner Stiles..............,.E III. Stephens
Benoni Hill. T. M.....Geo. l.. Hutchinson
oam hlll, MS son.,.........s....Tcll Taylor
BOD WOOD. III. Thurston
Lindy Putnam Miss Gertrude Howe
Alice Pettingell. Miss Helaine Badley
Mrs. Hepsibah Putnam. Miss Sabra DeShon
Mandy Skinner. Miss Laura Comstock
Huldy Mason. Miss Ann Hathaway
samantha Green. Miss Gertrude Augarde
Mrs. Crowley..........M Miss Sadie Connolly
Mrs. Hawkins. Miss Kathryn villa
Quincy Adams Sawyer" which brings
back the atmosphere OF the simple coun-
try life and renews the fragrance OF old
straw in the Providence Opera House for
three nights and the usual matinee on
Wednesday, suffers from two fundamen-
tai misfortunes.
First IL Is sandwiched between play
that was fad and packed the house apd
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
II Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
A Little Child's Loneliness.

Little Mabel, says the Woman's Jour-
nal had been put to bed alone. Pres
emily she appeared in, her nightgown
at the head of the stairs, saying plain
lively, I'm lonesomer' Her mother
gave her a favorite rubber doll named
Eappy to take to bed with her and for
a few minutes she was quiet. Then
she reappeared with her plaint of lone
sOmeness. This time her mother re-
minded her that God was with her and
sent her back to bed with a reprOOf.
Soon she was heard weeping bitterly,
and when her mother went to her little
Mabel summed up her sense of misery
by exclaiming, 81 don't want Happy,
and 1 don't want God; want some
body with a skin facer'
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
Mere Maiden rimiditr.

"Well, num-" said the cook as she
entered the parlor with her bundle in
her hand, Il must be after goin' away
this mornin'."
"What do you mean? Why are you
going?" asked her astonished mistress.
81 am goin' to be married next
week"
"But surely, Bridget, you won't leave
me so suddenly? You must ask him to
wait for few days"
"Oh, couldn't, num-"
"Why not, pray?"
"Sure, mum, I'd like to Oblige you,
but don't feel well enough acquaint-
ed with him to ask such a thing
Philadelphia Press.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
seemeh to Have Got Ont.

A Chicago man ON his summer vaca-
ton went to a Wisconsin lake resort
and one day became engaged in conver-
sation with the proprietor He COM
mented on the attractiveness of the
surroundings and finally asked the ho-
tel keeper how many acres there were
in the property.
about forty" replied the proprietor.
81 see there is another resort a short
distance north of you. Who owns
that?'
"The Widder Simmons"
"You and she join, do you notr
The landlords sunburned face turned
a shade or two redder.
"We're expecting to next October" 7"
he said, "but didn't think anybody'd
found it out yet"