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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

bands fortune OF $4,000, 900, while his
brother and sister are not remembered
In the will. These two last named are
self centered people whose only cares are
10 get money to- spend and 10 shine So
cially, and on the advent OF Mrs. Jack.
who arrives at the New York residence
Unexpectedly, she finds the servants
busily packing up the bric-a-brac. which
the sister has decided she wants to keep
TO remember Dear Jack" by.
Things are doing on the arrival OF the
breezy widow and she proceeds in her
hearty western style TO adjust the house
hold arrangements 10 her way OF think
ing. and scandaliEes the butler by having
him carry her cloak and hat to her room.
She then proceeds to adopt several odd
characters left by her dead husband,
who. II appears, had been quite philan-
thropist in his way, and proceeds TO make
arrangements TO back show and finance
a boxing school and establishment for the
restoration OF black eyes and dishgured
features to their proper shape.
Tho little Irish aunt. poor relation
OF Jacks. whom he had supported. was
also taken to the heart by impulsive Mrs.
Jack, when her caddish nephew and niece
had disowned her and would have had
her put out OF the house.
Through three acts Mrs. Jack continues
20 shock the society people. distribute
largesse TO the needy and stand of the
fortune hunters. OF whom Dexter Meade,
executor of the estate. and Charlie,
Jacks brother. were chief, and finally
happily surrenders to her western school
boy friend. Dick Fedris. who had pro-
posed 10 her twice a year ever since they
were children.
A codicil to the. will Is found which
raises the hopes of Jacks relatives to the
extent OF supposng they are TO inherit
the money after ALL and after they have
arrogantly prepared TO oust Mrs. Jack
she Is found TO be the beneficiary
through her kindness TO Mrs. O'Hara, the
little old Irish woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

marked by an astonishing fidelity that
won Mr.. Sullivan deserved recognition
and made his act stand out with pr mi
nence on even such remarkable bill as
the current weeks at keith's Another
capital act was that OF Mosher. Hough-
ton and Mosher comedy cyclists. No bet
ter bicycle act than this one has ever
been shown at Keith's. The comedy IL
really funny. and the trick and fancy cy-
cling IL OF the A No. | order. Their en-
sembc work Is especially fine, being char
acterized by accuracy sureness, rapdity
and novelty. all the requisite qualities
and the act made deservedly large hit.
Frank Houghton. the largest member OF
this trio. is a Providence fellow and for
merly a prominent member OF the Mar
ragansett Wheelmen. and he was last
evening given hearty welcome. on this,
his first appearance in his native city.
The Quaker City Quartette, ever popu-
lar with vaudeville audiences, offered
capital musical comedy act which In
ciuded some excellent vocal and instru-
mental work, frightened by some real
comedy These four men all have good
voices which harmonize admirably, ann
each OF their numbers were encored en-
Enthusiastically. John Donshue and Matte
Nichols offered their usual Incompatible
acrobatic dancing act and Martini and
Macmillan scored in their laughable
burlesque lcgerdemain Georgia % Ramay,
an allIdcllNt young ldhg 'hS'Ni"'' b'"H
ed offered number OF character songs
which met with much approval.
Others on the bill were Russell and
Locke Bisonetti and Newman. Cook and
Sylvia, and Swan and Bambard. all of
whom without exception deserve special
mention for excellent work did space and
time permit and which should by no
means be missed by those who go 10 that
theatre this week The B!ORraph. too.
seems better than ever. and the pictures
shown are OF especial interest
ON Friday afternoon, by special request,
Mr. Hillard will present his latest play
let. Number 's93. Of which so much has
been said in praise.
The special feature Of the~bill for March
% will he the largest and most preten-
tious musical speciality ever produced In
vaudeville This will he the Florodora
Double Sextette. including all the prin-
cipal musical numbers which made that
musical comedy famous from coast 10
coast The petite company Will Include
fifteen members and will be under the
management OF Fischer and Ryley. com
ing direct from it's long New York run at
the Academy OF Music, New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
EMPIRE TREAT RE.

II seemed like greeting an old friend
last night at the Empire theatre when
the curtain went up on the first act OF
I'm Old Kentucky" The play has been
seen I'm this city a number OF times. but
II never grows old and last night the
Empire was filled with an enthusiastic
audience that enjoyed to the limit the
charming production with its wealth OF
stirring events ana interesting life in
the Blue Grass regions.
The company which presents the play
this time is considerably above the gem
erto appeared In the piecs. all the char
acters being In strong hands. Frank
Heath as Frank Iayson makes an ideal
hero and reflects his personality on the
rest OF the company. The part OF Madge
Briefly. the little heroine. is In the best
of hands. Her first season I'm the part.
she fills II with a grace and naturalness
that is surprising, and before she had
been on the stage 10 minutes she had
completely won the hearts of the audi
ence.
II would he hard to conceive a better
impersonation OF the BLUM old Kentucky
colonel. famous In song and story than
that OF William T. Clark who as Col.
Doolittle showed a full knowledge OF the
requirements Of the part and added "a
it much Of his own personality and
quaint humor. No better thing can be
said Of the work OF George Cain. the VIII
lain of the piece. than that he was round
~ Kissed by the gods of the gallery for
his successful plotting against the hero
and heroine.
The Woodawn Wangdoodes. the pick
aninny band, with Charles Randall and
James Roberts as the trick drum ma jors,
is the same pleasant feature Of the en-
tertainment as Of old; and the soft shoe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Merry Maidens' Burlesque company
with Miss Nellie Hanley the well known
burlesque artist at the head, opened To
large audiences at the Westminster the
atre yesterday and no doubt will continue
10 during their engagement here. for
the bill presented from start 10 lnish
is snappy one, and Is free from any
thing that could possibly offend any one.
There are. Of course. the usual number
Of girls, and these sing and march nicely.
while the scenery. electrical effects and
costumes are something Of a feature.
The fun begins with humorous con-
ception called "A Bunch OF Mistakes"
and IN this Billy Spencer. n very pleasing
Irish comedian. assumes the leading
comedy role.
The ollo differs very much from those
presented by companies Of this character
in so much az there are presented a num-
her Of comedy sketches BY capable ar
lists. and the change Is appreciated. The
first I'm the ollo are the Spencer Brothers.
Irish comedians IA an excellent turn.
j j. Allen and Miss Delmaln follow
I'm n comedy sketch entitled ~ Wlfes
-ti-t-rr5h- 1rrd-tr-ttrt5 M ttttrTr s-1Uws
much ability as a comedian.
The Johnston trio. another comedy
sketch team. are equally as good for the
reason that their act Is original and
abounds with funny situations Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Hiatt. tho woB known comedy
musical team. were accorded hearty
welcome and their work added 90 their
popularity with the patrons OF this house.
The last Ia the olio are Brazil and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

Former and Cheridah Simpson who has
bhe stately figure OF Juno and the mer-
~ disposition OF a Psyche
Since the company was last here, how
Fver. they have enjoyed a long and splen-
bidly successful engagement In the me-
teturn to town to give performance
hat for polish has not been surpassed by
Anything this season.
And king Dodo," aside from the ex-
ruste fnish OF the production. the alb
holute smoothness Of the singing and
iancing and elaborate ballet movements.
work that Is really funny and really
musical. The gallery gods obligato was
rendered for the benefit of three or four
numbers last evening whereas II Is a for
tunate operate production indeed that
the whtstlng support OF the gallery for
more than one OF its lyrics. The pretty
Tale OF a Bundle Bee" was actually
allied for so often that King Dodo had
10 ask to be let off with humorous lit
lie speech that is doubtless the outcome
bf similar difficulty pretty generally
tound IN providing enough OF this i'm
mensely popular song.
The excellent voices OF the principals
md a chorus that sings with splendid
voice and swinging unison make the sew
eral songs In "King Dodo" that have ac-
heved a whistling popularity an unus-
ial treat 10 listen 10 and give an eX-
teptional charm 20 the really fine music
hat pervades the whole score. The or
thestration Is more than commonly bril-
liant and II r. played by an enlarged or
thestra under the leadership OF King
Dodos own musical conductor.
Costumes are bright. immensely varied
md bewilderingly pretty I'm king Dodo.
There are n number or graceful dances
md engaging movements I'm which the
whole chorus, or considerable part OF
L. figures. Some OF these dances are
bf hnd that require more than the
ordinary facility OF the average chorus
and a really high degree Of terpischor-
Fan skill
To top all. there r. n real Amazonlan
march. one OF tho kind OF marches that
used bo delight the front row when our
iaddies were I'm college.
10 II a feature emlnently worthy " re-
cfv.Hf although cUUu raurrs- nff4-ef-e-
hing and another have long ago dlspla-
red the fine and stately movements OF
The dear old Amazonians
In king Dodo' the whole strength of
The female part OF the chorus Is enlisted
tor this splendid march
They are dressed after the traditional
Amazonian ideal. In n costume symbol
3,ing srmor. with flowing cape. helmet
md . gilt and tasseued trident born In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
BRISTOL.

Mr. Michael r. Downey. who has been
visiting the Hot Springs this winter In
Richfeld, Kansas, spent Sunday and
Monday here with his relatives and
friends.
Captain Charles A. Waldron. ex-clerk
at the courts, and at the present time
occupied at an accountant at the factory
OF the National India Rubber works. Is
confined at his home with serious at
tack OF rheumatism.
Miss Rose weinstein entertained par
ty OF her friends last evening at her home
on Constitution street. During the even
ing vocal and instrumental Music was
rendered A collation. was served and
a pleasant time enjoyed.
Rev j. +. Downing, assistant pastor OF
ST. Mary's church. preached at Wester-
ly, r. l.. on Sunday evening
The Epworth League society or the
State street NJ. r. church, held a social
last evening which was well attended at
the league parlors-
In the district court yesterday morning
the following cases were heard. Ward
well Lumber company VS.. Samuel r. Nc
Kay, for book account was continued un-
til March 80. The case of lie Color and
Perkins VS.. Max McCluskey. for book ac-
count was continued TO March %. The
case OF James Hoard Jr VS. Antonino
Prenanio, for an alleged assault was dis
continued upon the payment OF costs.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of
St Charles branch. l. G. y. u. was held
Sunday afternoon, two applicants for
membership were received and the fol-
lowing were appointed as committee
on entertainment. Miss Katherine Ham,
min. William Burdge. Mss Annie Chris
tie, Colonel l.. IL Callan and Miss Sophie
Rohrman.
The new station at the extension OF
Thames street OF the Consolidated rail
road is completed. and II is expected It
will be opened during the present week
for the accommodation OF the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

admirable yet known 10 the stage, and
fits Mr.. Hilllard llke a glove. As for
the sketch, it is above criticism, being
without a single exception the most beau
tiful that has, or probably will, ever he
presented TO the public Not a man or
woman i'm last ev~ang's large and ex-
tremely discriminating audience but felt
n twinge at his or her heart strings when
the lovable philanthroplst announces to
the valet that Miss Carruthers will sleep
in her fathers house tonight" Mr.
Hilliards finished and artistic portrayal
was admirably seconded by an excellent
piece of acting by Edwin Holland. who
as Carruthers shared the honors equally
with Mr.. Hiliard. The stage setting
aroused unstinted admiration and was
applauded heartily.
A most emphatic hit was made ny Fife
Fay. the charming comedienne, daughter
Of Hugh Fay OF the team OF Barry and
Fay. Miss Fay has a personality that
appeals strongly 10 every class OF the
atregoer, and the entire audience from
pit TO dome united In showing their gem
uine enjoyment. She sings "A number OF
catchy songs, hut In such an original and
indescribably funny manner as 90 make
the audience simply shout with laughter
Her facial expression H. inimtable no
two expressions being alike. and each
funnier than those which precede H. She
was recalled to the stage several times
and firmly established herself I'm the
favor OF the audience by cheerfuly ac-
quiescing 10 the Imperative demands for
encores made by the delighted audience.
Kathryn Osterman, a warm favorte
with vaudeville audiences, appeared in a
bright little comedletta. THE Editor"
ably assisted by MIR. George A. Linde-
man, and scored her customary big sue
cess The little sketch contains many
bright lines and the situations are very
mirth provp<ng. Offering both Miss Os-
terman and Mr.. Lindeman capital oppor-
tunltles for demonstrating their abilities.
which they did very satisfactorily The
Three Rio Brothers gave most extra
ordinary act of muscular strength aud
skill upon rings. their tricks being diff
cult and most OF them new. and they won
deservedly hearty applause. A. usual.
Crane Brothers and Belmont scored a
Ereat laughing hit. almost everything
they said or did In their absurdly funny
burlesque, The Midtown Minstrels"
bringing out screams OF hillarity.
one OF the most thoroughly enjoyable
acts on the entire bill was that of Mark
Sullivan. unquestionably one % tho best
impers0nnto~s ln or out of vaudeville IT'S
limitations were 81 stage celebrities. most
OF whom were familiar 10 vaudeville and
music comedy patrons, and each was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
Art Club
10 Thomas s st.

Exhibition OF OIL Paintings by Mr.. II.
Cyrus Farnum. open daily from 10 to b.
Sundays included, until March 10. Pubic
invited. Admission free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

n any of the big audience who were
present az the Imperial last night had the
blues or had their brains befogged by
business troubles. they were dispeiled by
the advent OF Mrs Jack on the scene
biz. breezy and grcat-hearted.
The play. 10y Grace Livingston Furniss.
is cleverly written farcical comedy and
IL full OF satrical nirSs at the upper
crust as excmpllhed by New York society
and tilted foreigners. who come over here
To write books ON American customs.
The story Is of the widow of Jack Ban
sster, who Il made sole heir OF her hus-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
PARK THEATRE.

Large audiences greeted both perfor-
mances OF "The Minister'S Daughters
at the Park theatre, yesterday. The
big production is a melodrama having
every essence of human interest, and rs
one OF the best things OF It's kind seen
here this season. The piece, in which
a love story is interviewer. has every
trait OF loyalty and affection, and has
many fascinating scenes that attract
theatregoers.
The prologue shows Nthe home OF the
Draytons at Grafton -by-the-Iake, where
a widow and two daughters one Of whom
is blind. live on a farm, and from which
! Mile the elder, is departing 10 take a
position I'm New York. IL being dona-
tlon day. the neiRhbors assemble and
after Joining with them in the merrl-
ment. Mile takes leave and sets out for
the city.
The first act finds Mile I'm a Bowery
beer garden. where, under the name of
Estelle, she is engaged TO sing. Here
she is found by Robin O'Malley and her
blind sister. Marion. Harry Skidmore,
a wicked genius, who poses for gentle
man I'm love with Millie, with the aid Of
accomplces, succeeds in getting Robin
and the girls In his power. from which,
after much excitement. they all escape.
The third act opens in a small room OF
the Draytons and Robin with things run
ming smoothly until Slidmore and his pal
upset the little band by again getting
Marion and Robin in their power and
once more the adventures are worsted.
The play continues 10 wax very warm I'm
the fourth act until II reaches the cl-
max, which takes place In the old Tet-
low oil yard by the East river where
Skidmore has lured Robin with intent of
numbering and robbing him. He has AL
so concealed Marion, the blind girl. in
the yard 10 which he sets fire after he
has accomplished his work Millie, who
has been searching for them. hears their
cries for help and rescues them They
then go back TO Grafton, where the sale
takes place.
The stage settings are very striking
Views are given OF the Drayton's home at
Grafton, Jardin Mablle on the Bowery,
Jefferson Market prison, Perry street.
the bogus produce firm, BINS pool room.
City hall and Printery house square.
the big bridge and the old Tetlow oil
-y1rr-
The company poTtraying this melo-
drama Is an unusually large one and ex-
ceedingly well balanced, and all handle
their respective roles I'm a manner which
shows careful study and good training.
The musical numbers. under the dircc-
ton OF w. ". Apeles were we'll render
ed and received warm applause.
The piece Will he presented every after
noon and evening during the week. The
management announces as Its next at
tractlon-"A Gamblers Daughter"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

Cherry Perry" a soubrette, was well
played by Miss Myrtle Winson. and
Jacques Kruger as Brinsley Boone.
tragedian. and George FOX and Ed l..
Clark, as hotel landlords travelling with
Boones, show for their money, were a
capital comedy trio. All the characters
In the play were harmonlously cast and
anyone who has an opportunity should
not miss seeing Mrs. Jack. who stays at
the Imperial for the balance OF the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years oy
millions of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success IL
soothes the child. softens the gums. Al
lays all pain, cures wind collie. and 10 the
best remedy for Diarrohea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world
tsk for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

the hand. The uniforms are white and
are brilliant and very swagger. The
elaborate marching movements were per-
formed with dash and precision that
literally brought down the house last
evening.
IL Is la the nature of rare novelty
Is this Amazonian march In King Do
do" and the handsome and we'll drilled
ballet Is To be congratulated on SO ex-
cellently sustaining the traditions OF that
glorious institution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

dancing NJ the pickaninnles apparently
has lost none ~ its popularity
In old Kentucky" Will be given each
evening this week and Thursday and
Saturday matinees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17

Brazil, acrobats and equilibrists Of high
order.
The whole closes with a skit entitled
The Bath Beach Burglary" and In this
the entire company take part. and send
all homo In the best OF spirits.
The same bill will be presented every
afternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-17
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

At the Providence Opera House for
|hree nights and a matinee tomorrow.
| King Dodo." comedy opera by Frank
fixley (book) and Gustav Luders (score).
THE only King Dodo" Is a refrain OF
ne OF the several popular songs that are
ung i'm the opera and that the gallery
Fhistled last evening with great hearth
ess. one Is impressed with the truth of
, that the only king Is Dodo While thfs
berry opera is I'm town. IL is all satisfy
hg and nobody wants any other opera or
my other king so long as Dodo will
|ouchsafe his distinguished and sprghtly
Presence with us. He's a corker and a
|andy
The opera was new when II was seen
)ere before. II was a pretty good musical
how then. II Is better now, a vast deal
|etter I'm respect 10 everything that goes
70 finish n performance and a production
nd give life To a stage composition of the
|or. OF our musical comedies which must
|ecessarily depend great deal on the
building up" process which comes from
hany performances.
n Is practically the same company that
Eas originally seen In the production.
eaded by Raymond Hitchcock, really
|unny and grotssque and graceful per-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-02
Or. NJ. J. J. MARLIGR de RouToN,
DENTlST-ZAHNARZT.

Moons u and 2S, Young Building. be
tween Hotel and King SITS,
Hours, e-5.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-04-02

Hama. $4,000. struck out. Horse trail
from Nahiku to Kailua, $4,000. increased
to $4,000. These items were later re-
ferred to a special committee.
Trail to summit of Haleakala, $4,000,
increased to $4,000.
Concrete bridge at Kaikane, insert
cd. $4,000.
Bridges, Eva and waianae, raised
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Fort street extension, $1,000, in
creased to $4,000.
Extension of Queen street, inserted
$25, 900.
Waimea river embankment, Kauai
raised from $4,000 to $4,000 Road
from Koloa to Kukuiula bay. increased
to $500.
Road from Hanalei to Waimea, 3d..
400, inserted.
Kihei road, fence. $1,000, and Awalau
gulch bridge, $500. inserted.
Judiciary building repairs, $4,000
struck out in the afternoon, was re-
ferred to a special committee.
Honolulu sewerage was reconsidered
and raised to 100000.
Waikiki courthouse at $4,000 was
reconsidered and made county build
ings at $4,000.
Hilo Jail was also transmogrifed In.
to county buildings and raised from
SIG, 900 to $4,000.
Courthouse at Polio. Puma, $4,000. in
serted
Road to new settlement in South
Kona, $500, inserted
Senator Achi moved an amendment
which carried. giving supervisors the
powers of road boards after the in
auguration OF county government.