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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06

selections and the ladies OF the chorus
sing we'll and in marches and dances
their work is first class. Every act closes
In novel manner and there Is always
a pleasant surprise either scenic or other
wise
The play is no mere combination Of
cartoon episodes. though of course Al
phonse and CASTOR are main features with
their lnnumerable eccentricities. OF
course IL would not size up TO the dram
attic class but it's funny and IL drives
away all tendency to the blues in double
quick style
George r. Beban and Ben y. Grinnell
perhaps n more entertaining pair might
be imagined hut they seldom happen in
ordinary life They are full Of tricks and
absurdities and In makeup and action
fully carry out the caricatures now so
familiar 10 the public OF this part Of the
country az least. Both are heard TO ad-
vantage In some musical numbers.
Certainly no normal theatregoer ever
sees Harry Watson but ne Is satisfied
Of pleasant evening. Mr.. Watson Is
still the tramp but the situations are
uninle and his work is one Of the best
things In a rare feast Of good things.
Harry Crandall is satisfied as Hans
Pumpecknicke and adds much TO the
fun making as does John Price as Larry
Finegan.
BedinI and Arthur give a speciality in
the second act that has novel features
and Is clever and thoroughly pleases the
audience. One of the prettiest OF the
choruses is Sunshine" sung by the
ladies chorus.
Miss Lloyd gives speciality that is
deserving Of the favor that was extended
Her singing and acting as soloist with
chorus I'm "Thc Bamboo Tree" was
worthy OF the most favorable comment.
The young womep In beautiful black cos
tunes make a very pretty picture. Miss
Jennie Lamont as the widow OF generous
proportions contributed much TO the
evenings enjoyment,
Mr.. Prices singing of the "Old High
Hat had n sort of inauguration day ap-
propriaten to IT, There Is much mirth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
Bicycle Race in Lost River" at the Empire.

ful and were recalled time and again.
Then there are the Herberts. the well
known gymnasts. who have no equal In
their particular line. the World Comedy
Four. consisting OF w J Conlon. VIII
lam Dobbs Andrew Leigh and Monty s.
Ward I'm songs chorus, funny situations
and savings that are really enjoyable
Ado,ph Adams impersonations OF ia
nous characters r. also good turn and
the same can bc said 81 the Misses Car
rio Massoncry and Name Habelman In
their character song.
Jack Burke. the California boxer and
his funny partner. William McEvoy.
make no end of fun. and give and take
blows that would kill an ordinary man.
Larry Smith and his talented assistant.
Mamie Champlln. were given a hearty re-
ceptlon and added 20 their popularity.
Prince Henry's Reception" II the title
OF the opening number and "rhe School
Of Love" the closing. and while they DO
not differ very materially from pieces Of
n like character given by burlesque COM
panies, they are quite strong enough. TO
entertain and there II not n word or ques-
tion from the start 90 the finish OF the bin
that is In the least Objectionable 10 any
one This bill will be given every ar
ternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
Bowen R. Church Succeeds
Herbert |. Clarke.
new BAND WILL Be ORGANIZED
Mr.. Clarke Believes There Is Room In the
City for Two Bands Mr.. Church
Takes Hold at Once.

The acceptance OF the resignation of
Herbert l.. Clarke as leader Of the Ameri-
can Band and the election Of Bowen r.
Church TO the position marked the meet
ing OF the band yesterday
Mr.. Clarke closes his connection with
the band following his resignation which
was handed in at the annual meeting
held Dec %.
At the time OF the annual meeting Mr.
Clarke made a proposition TO the band for
the ensuing year and on it's rejection
handed I'm his resignation.
The meeting adjourned without taking
action on the proposition. and at yester-
days adjourned meeting it was refused
and tho resignation accepted
Mr.. Bowen r. Church. who was leader
of the band during ID. w. Reeves absence
as leader Of Gilmores band. and for a
considerable time after his death. sub
mitted counter proposition and this was
accepted. and he was elected leader and
will assume the position at once
II. ID. Phillips was elected president of
the band TO succeed John l.. Miller, and
fIeu Iduiey WIS clecteu secretary ana
treasurer.
Mr.. Church was elected leader OF the
band on the death OF Mr.. Reeves. but
held the position but short time re-
signing In August. 1901.
Mr.. Clarke stated late last night That
il was his intention TO organize a band
of his own at once and IL is probable
that some OF the members OF the Ameri-
can band will be members OF the new
band He retires with the best OF feel
ing toward the American band and with
the belief that there is room i'm Provi-
)dence. for 50 many years the home of the
best band in New England and one OF
the best OF this country. for two good
bands.
During his administration the band had
n prosperous season and had played some
notable engagements, among them one at
Willow Grove. near Philadeluhia. where
only tho best bands of the country are
heard and where the stay OF the Ameri-
can was heartily welcomed Leader
Clarke was presented with a gold medal
as a result Of this engagement. and re-
ceved several others during the year
Mi. Clarke announces that John /.
Miller Will be his manager
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derful contortion act ever seen in vaude-
Vile. These three performers seemed TO
be made Of rubber, tying and twisting
themselves into all kinds of seemingly
impossible positions. Their work was all
done with neatness and grace unsurpass-
cd by any other performers In their line,
and wholly free from effort. The two la
dies OF the trio are very pretty and we'll
framed, and won many demonstrations OF
admiration by their grace. while the
comedsy OF the gentleman brought forth
many laughs thet did not overlook the
difficulty Of the work done by him.
George w. Day. the blackface mono
legue comedian. brought number OF
new and original stories that helped add
TO his local popularity. and sang a num-
ber OF original songs on new topics that
were heartily encored and aided him in
scoring one Of tho hits OF the program.
one OF the funniest acts on the bill was
that OF Leroy and Noodford who
crowded enough laugh provoking materi-
al into fifteen minutes as usually suffices
for one entire program. A lively manner
OF delivery enhanced the effectiveness of
these stories and kept the laughter con-
tlnuous rather than I'm spasms.
Smith and Fuller offered an excellent
act OF high -class Instrumental and vocal
music. Most of the instruments played by
this clever pair are OF Mr.. Smiths own in
vention. Miss Jenny st. George Fullers
harp solos were generously applauded as
were her vocal numbers. and the act left
the stage amid liberal burst of APP
plause. Vernon, the ventriloquist, was an
other fun maker, his dummies" being
made To say many bright and witty
things that were thoroughly appreciated
by his audience. Carlotta Delmar gave an
excellent act Of trick bicycle riding. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Nell I.itchheld offered
clever little rural sketch. Down at Brook
srst.-
tionally fine set 81 films. among which
was one showing the Chihuahua Cascade,
California. on the way 10 the Yosemite
Others on the bill were the Folly Trio,
Orville and Frank in an excellent act ~
feet balancing and acrobatics; the Ro-
many Trio. gypsy vocalists and musicians.
and Ward and Raymond. in songs and
dances
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06

George Soule Spencer was an admirable
Robert Blessing, though he was more
than ordinarily ardent In his love scenes.
hut his work was favorably received and
he was accorded several curtain calls.
Miss Violet Rand Ora was pleasing
at all times and Harry Ray Webster was
acceptable as Buster" otherwise Claude
Middleton Miss Ruth Royal was salts
factory as Matilda Writ, and Jane Dore
was creditable in her conception OF the
role of Gladys Middleton. Harry Tansy
in the character of Ezra Crucus was good
and John Martin made a satisfactory Bill
Loucks. one of the villains of the play.
The remainder OF the company was COM
petent.
incidentally there was some excellent
singing by the Transatlantic quartet.
The play will be continued the week with
the usual matinees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
PARK THEATRE.

"a Montana Outlaw" Western
drama by Herbert Hall winslow and
Fred S. Gibbs, has commenced n weeks
engagement at the New Park. The play.
one OF Western life, was enthusiastically
received by very large audiences. IL
abounds in dramatic situations ana
thrilling climaxes. which are well por-
trayed by very good company, headed
by Mr.. David NJ Hartford.
The scenic effects are most realistic
and are laid I'm the mountain regions OF
Montana. The opening scene or the
drama IL the home of the LeGrande on
Neg Percy ranch, where Mr.. LeGrand has
trouble with Jude Tracey, a ranch own
er. to whom he has mortgaged his home.
Tracey refuses TO accept the check ten
dered him I'm payment, and is about to
take possession of the property. when
Jack the Buster. a cowboy, In love with
Irene LeGrand, makes his entrance
upon broncho and forces Tracey 10 ac-
cept the check and hand over the mort
gage. Manual Barka, a lawyer. who
portrays the villains part Is also I'm love
with Miss LeGrand. meets Tracey ana
finding out from him that ne knows the
secret OF his attempt at villainous work
kills him and accuses Mr. Le5rand OF
the murder and aids in hunting MN
down until in the last act ne Is tricKea
at his own game Jack the Buster, VINO
is the hero of the piece. takes part in
several thrilling scenes and always ap-
pears at the right moment. The most
exciting situation is in the fourth act,
when a gang OF outlaws, headed by
Barka. intercept the stage coach, ana
here a great many shots are fired.
The Incidents of this wel-developed
plot are Of a sensational character and
serve 10 hold the strictest attention or
the audience throughout tho production.
There is plenty OF comedy interviewer In
The company portraying this drama is
worthy OF much praise and the charac,
ters taken by David NJ. Hartford ana
Miss Maggie LeClair are excellent, ahn
show, very careful study on their parts.
The management announces as its next
attraction Sullivan. Harris a WOOD
''Road TO Ruin" IL reflects the FAMOUS
PAYNE Moore badger game, which Gre
ated such sensation In New YORK, ana
Is by Theodore Kremer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

At the Imperial theatre this week the
popular cartoon comedy extravaganza.
"Alphonse and CASTOR Is tho attraction.
last evening very large audience was
delighted with the production. II is un-
questionably one Of the funniest and best
productions OF it's kind seen here In a long
time
The audience applauded the various in
cidents OF the performance I'm an en-
thusiastic manner. Every expression Of
approval extended was deserved for the
production II clever and sparkling.
There is some excellent chorus work
done by a group OF young ladies who
show their cleverness and sprlghtllness
In many ways. II II very evident that
great care Is taken To give the public n
really satisfactory performance. The CT
forts arc hugely successful.
There are number Of good musical
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
PHOTOGRAPHED
Superior Officers Of Local Po-
lice Force Taken In Group.

A few days ago all OF tho captains and
lieutenants OF the police force were called
in the Central station. and all responded
but ono lieutenant. and while there they
posed for q group OF photographs TIE
photographs were finished later and one
copy was presented to the commission
and they missed the one lieutenant 50
they ordered the captains and heuten-
ants 10 call at the Central station again
yesterday and this time all were pres
ent and they posed. This time the COM
missioners we're In the group. aud. as one
captain puts II, one who Is not stuck
on having his picture taken made the
remark that the citizens possibly did not
know enough about the commissioners.
20 they would not rest until tney had
their pictures taken. too. while another
official said that perhaps the reason why
the commissioners wanted 20 mix in was
because if they were in the group the
citizen would not take thc captains and
lleuteuarts for a group of naval officers
instead OF police officials.
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GkeatreY.'. 5

pany OF players wisely treat II In A light
er vein and extract great deal OF fun
from It's sparkling lines. In brief, IL tells
OF quarrel OF young married couple.
who really love each other devotedly but
both seek a divorce. employing female
lawyer. The latter, with womanly intui-
ton, sees that the young couple really
love each other, and seeks TO reconcile
them. Failing, she attempts to make the
young wife jealous. by herself making
love to the husband. This ruse succeeds,
and the young lawyer wins Her First
Divorce Case" There IL not a supernous
line In the little playlet which moves
with snap and vim, and contains some
sharp satire and keen repartee. better
Interpretation Of the role OF Lawyer Howl
could hardly hav been made than that OF
Miss keene. Happily. she has a personal
ty that just Ats the character and her
spirited and Intelligent enactment won
the enthusiastic admiration OF everyone.
Miss Lawson and Mr.. Archer gave this
clever little lady excellent support
Another feature of the bill was
the re-appearance OF those two big fa-
vorites. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kelley. who
revived that little gem OF the vaudeville
stage Uncle Phineas," which must be
seen TO be thoroughly appreciated. The
quarrel between the two art students Is
very funny and the mock duel between
the Uncle Phineas and his nephew brings
forth shouts upon shouts OF hearty
laughter from the convulsed audience.
This little sketch affords both OF these
sterling artists excellent opportunity for
clever acting, and neither neglects a
chance.
The Painter trio offered the most Won
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
KEITH,S THEATRE.

Extraordinary strength and attractive
ness are again noticeable in the program
offered at Keiths, and this weeks bin
bids fair TO be one OF the best all-round
bills Of the season. The bill is headed by
Fraulein Milly Capelrs Arabian horse
and hunting dogs. an act witch Provi-
dence vaudevllians have long anticipa ted
with interest. Fraulein Capeli presents.
indeed. one of the most striking exhibits
OF horse sense" and dog intelligence
that has vet been seen on local stage
She rides before the audience I'm jaunty
horsewoman attire. upon the back Of
fine thoroughbred steed. one that Alexan-
der might have exchanged Bucephaius
for This spirited. leek-coated equine per-
former waltzes. bows, and does a number
OF different tricks. In his master feat. ne
is aided by three remarkably clever
young dogs. These canine>comrades walk
around the mock tan-bark ring with the
horse. and while the latter marches with
musically accented steps. one dog zig
zags between his front hoofs. another de-
tcribes a most keenly calculated figure
IS" between his hind shanks, while the
third does likewise between the fair
equestrienne's marching feet. This feat
ure last evening brought forth round OF
enthusiastic applause from the extremely
large audience present.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox's clever little sa-
tire on the modern divorce question. call
cd Her First Divorce Case" came in for
a large share OF the evenings honors.
and deservedly 80. for n brighter little
act has never been seen on the Keith
stage. Although the theme is n mos, So
nees enc. Miss ktene and her little com.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
ANOMALY
IN NATURE
Weak Male Unknown
Among Animals Words
of Strength and Wisdom.

Never was the command Mankind
Know Thyself more terribly signifi-
cant than TO weak men. A weak man
Is an anomaly In nature. A weak
male In never found among animals.
To err from ignorance is not blama-
BILE but fortunately IL is within the
power of every sexually weakened and
exhausted man to replace his weakness
with strength, his shattered nerves
with nerves Of steel, his exhausted
powers with the lusty vitality of per-
feet vigor.
The commonness Of this complaint
leads TO many advertised so-called
remedies, but we have knowledge Of
but one physician of wide fame and
masterly success who by large expert
ence and years of research in this
class of diseases, Is enabled To give
absolute assurance TO weakened, de-
pressed and discouraged men that
restoration from I. is seemingly hope
less condition can certainly and posi-
lively be effected. This well known
physician is DIR. Greene, Of "a Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, whose skilled
advice and counsel is at the service of
the weak and suffering absolutely free
of charge. His wonderful remedies
surely cure. They change despair to
hope, weakness to strength. Write
him about your case. He will explain
everything TO your complete under
standing in reply to your letter, telling
you Just what to do to be cured, and
he will certainly cure you IL you will
heed to his advice and follow his direo-
tions Remember, il will cost you moth.
ing to write him and get his advice.
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PRECIOUS METAL
About Sl22,000,0OO Worth Of
Gold and Silver Mined In 1902

Washington. Jan. s--Georre II. Roberts.
the director Of the mint. yesterday issued
his preliminary estimate OF the produo-
tiou OF gold and silver in the United
States during the calendar year 1909.
The total production OF gold was tso.-
s53.OT0 an increase for the year Of s2iss.- =
$40 The production of silver amounted
TO ssl. .0fo.os. a net increase of r.as2. 90.
Colorado leads. with a gold value Of a.
SO2.en. and silver. ss.0Ss.1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

one would hardly ask for better bill
than was presented at the Westminster
theatre yesterday afternoon and evening
nv Waldron and Bryants New Troca-
dero Burlesquers.
The bill has many features that are OF
more than ordinary merit such as Reno
and Kelly, olneyvIlle boys in a comedy
acrobatic turn that is simply wonder
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
EMPIRE THEATRE.

A splendid audience witnessed the
presentation OF THE Lost River" by
Joseph Arthur. at the Empire theatre
last evening, and the production was
entirely pleasing to all The story of
the play is given in four acts and there
II sufficient action to satisfy the most
exacting. The play gives In n setting
somewhat different the story Of love and
virtue finally triumphing over villainy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06

arrival OF Blessing. who attacks the toll
gate keeper.
In this scene last night. where several
horses are used. the last horse fell In
the wings and In thrashing about kicked
a hole In ono OF the stands of scenery.
There was a narrow escape from serious
accident and slight panic was caused
among those occupying front seats,
which was soon passed
The company as a whole was excellent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-06
Mr. Neil Litchd at Keith's

and fun and other good things In the
production that cannot he described but
any one who wants TO do himself or
herself favor will visit the Imperial
this week.
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COlBURN GYMNASIUM

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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-03-28
Lafayette Compress & Stor-
ace Co.
LAFAYETTE It March 10 10

LAFAYETTE, LA., March 1e, 1908
At meeting Of the Board of Directors
of this company, held at the office of the
company this day, the fnll,wing resolution
was unanimously adopted:
R"S"/0e0, That it is the of this
Board that the charter of this com
pany, should he amended in the follow
ing particulars:
Ist. That the present capital stock OF
thirty five thousand dollars 5000 be
increased to ffty-hve thousand dollars
(s5S .ooo).
eI. That the charter be amended as
to permit this company t" acquire 10y pur-
chase Or lease, or to build and equip, and
the same to operate, works for the manu-
f;cture of oil oil cake, meal, fertilizers,
soaps, and any and all articles cnmmodi
tes of trade that can or may be ab>tracted
from cotton seed Or other products of
oleag inous nature. the purchase and sale of
such articles either in raw, manufactured or
refined state; and to these ends and for such
purposes to establish and conduct and aC-
qure by lease or purchase, and operate such
works, machinery, apparatus and manufac-
turtles with all necessary real estate and
buildings, letters patent or Inventions, and
personal property may be deemed requi
site for the purposes aforesaid. And,
Furthermore, to refine oil. feed live stock,
conduct mercantile establishments, manu-
facture ice, and acquire by purchase or
otherwise the stocks, bonds and other Sc
curl,es of other corporations.
Be il J"rfAr< rtSoE7'rH. That meeting of
the stockholders he and is hereby called at
the office Of this corporation at Lafayette,
La, for May 9, 1908, to consider and de-
termine whether not above amendments
should be adopted.
II is FURTHER resolre0, That the secretary
cause to be published notice of above in
tended amendments for thirty days in a
newspaper published at Lafayette, La, and
that he mail d copy of said notice, to be
addressed to each stockholder at his known
place of residence, forty days before said
meeting.
There being further business before
the Board, the meeting then adjourned.
Il. N. CORONNA, PIT.
ID. SCHWARTZ, Sec'ty.
Lafayette Compress s. Storage Co.
Id
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kniQhtS of Honor.
LAFAYETTE LODGE 3I94, X. OF II.
l.afaYetfe. IL. March O. 100

LAFAYETTE LODGE 3I94, X. OF II. I
Lafayette, L.. March 9. 1903.
Zo tie ONcers and Atmbers ef Lafayette
LoGse .3L9f:
The undersigned, your committee ap-
pointed to draft resolutions on the death of
our brother knight, John +. Dowiell, sub
init the following:
Whereas, the Almighty Ruler of the Uni
verse IN his inscrutable wisdom has removed
from our midst our brother, J. T. Dowdell;
therefore be it resolved, by Lafayette
Lodge 5I94, *. of II. of Louisiana, that by
his death we sustain the loss ola good and
worthy knight, and his family devoted
husband and father. Resolved further,
that in token of our regret for his departure
we wear the usual badge of mourning for 30
days, and that these resolutions he spread
upon the minutes and that copy be sent to
the family of the deceased. Resolved
further, that The Lafayette Gazette and
Advertiser be requested to publish this
memorial.
Respectfully submitted,
u. +. MoUroN,
ALB. DELAHoUSSAYE,
ALFRED HILBERT.
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Walter J. MOutOn.
Music HALL
MUSIC I1NII,
Lafayette, la, March 23, 1903.
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Lafayette, la, March 23, 1903.
To Hr OWre,;s and 1/enzbevs IF tie .S"nins
I/i/i<0yr Brass Bav8.
The undersigned. your committee ap-
pointed to draft resolutions on the death of
our brother member, w. J. Mouton, (solo
cornet) submit the following:
Whereas, it has been the will of the AL
mighty to from ranks our
brother member, Walter J. Mouton; there
fore, Be it resolved by the Sontag Military
Brass Band of Lafayette, La that by his
death we lose good and true member, ever
ready for the call of duty, the community
worthy citizen and his family devoted hus
band and father. Resolved, that in token
of our regret for his departure we wear
badge of mourning for 80 days; that these
resolutions oe spread upon the minutes and
that copy be s.nt to the family of the de-
ceased. Resolved further, that The La
faye,te Gazette and Advertiser be req uested
to publish this memorial
Respectfully submitted,
r. SONrAG,
DE. r. T.. GIRARI',
GEO. \. DE BLANC.