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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09

Charles H. Swick, brother Of Lens
and Emily swick, graduated last
week from the high school at LIvonis,
New York. and in competitive ex,
animation won the Cornell scholar
ship for that district.
In a letter received here from
Florence Gordon, who is now 10
Seattle, Washington, she says that
she and Ralph have just returned
from a two months trip to Alaska
where they had . most enjoyable
time hunting and fishing.
M. C. Hsmsnway Of the Hope
Dispatch who has been TO Colorado.
says ?. 3. NotsOrf. formerly county
clerk. has . position in . bank at
Pueblo. W. A. BEDDING. the prophet
Of Navarro. has located the Mlllsnial
at Cripple Greek and is now
there.
Mrs. D. W. NALL took arst prize
In the big parade ct HsringtOn on
Saturday for The best decorated oar.
riags. The carriage was bssulifuIly
covered with yellow and white pep
PIES and the four ladies sitractIvsly
gowned In white. Mr.. NALL VS.
Of The day.
-Invitstlous have jur. been 70.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09

ceived here for the wedding Of Clarke
Baker and Miss Myrtle Warren Of
Chicago. Clarke is one OF Abllene's
former young men and has made o
deserved success ever since be went
to Chicago several years ago. The
wedding 10 to take place in Chicago
July 22nd,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-07-09

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

Keith circuit He first appeared In a
cabinet and gave a demonstration OF his
remarkable muscular development. after
which he did some clever acrobatic feats
and some exceptionally fine equilibristic
work, showing his wonderful control OF
his muscles. In many respects, particu-
larly In this matter OF the control OF the
muscles. he fs far superior TO ssndow.
and certainly few acts have so astonished
theatregoers.
Blocksom and Burns scored heavily
in their clever and funny act, and the
audience was exhausted from excess OF
laughter long before they left the stage.
They do some very fne scrobatic work,
and also introduce some very laughable
burlesaue acrobatic feats. such as the
work on the pole. when mere boy In
size. balances with ease a heavy man
on a wooen pole. This trick awoke
shouts OF laughter. as did all their work.
and they were one OF the big hits OF the
evening
The Albano Troupe. four pretty young
ladies and one gentleman, gave an enter
taining high-ciass musical act; introduc-
ing work on the harp. the English con-
certlna. banjo. mandolin. and several
other instruments. closing with a novel
ly constructed instrument, consisting Of
bells, cleverly concealed in huge bou-
quets.
Ed Gray. appropriately styled THE
Tall Tale Teller" was warmly welcomed.
for he In big favorite with Keith pa
irons. He gave a number OF dialect sto-
rfes. most OF which were refreshingingly
new and original. He Is an exceptionally
clever dlalecticlan, and he tells all his
stories In a manner calculated 10 evoke
the heartiest laughter. He repeated the
big success he always makes in Provi-
donce. ard was easily one OF the best
liked numbers on the bill.
Cherry and Bates offered a clean-cut
trick cycling act. In which they did a
number OF novel tricks In an acceptable
manner and introduced some very good
COMEDY. 81 stebblns. In HIS comedy card
conjurirg act was as successful as ever.
There are FEW men In his line OF work
who can equal Stebbins. and his clever
accomplishments seem the result OF brain
work rather than trickery. Those old
time favorites. Simmons and White. too
OF the funniest blackface comedians te-
f. - the public today. offered their funny
sketch. Get In the Band Wagon. which
had been freshened with new lines and
which was even funni " than hitherto.
Brandon and Wiley a team Of exesD-
tioaally clever colored entertainers, who
sing and dance with vivacity and skin.
were well liked. as were Cara Killiane, a
pretty vocalist and Kelter. a good bound
Ing wire performer. The biograph showed
son.c good films Of timely interest and
several NJ these elected much laughter.
espt claly from the little ones.
The big feature OF the bill at Keith's
next week Will be the startling bicycle
no, city In which a bicyclist races at
break-neck speed against a thoroughbred
horse. Dolly Warden. said 10 be one of
the most thrilling acts ever attempted on
am stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

really vivacious English French-farce.
The ordinary French farce OF commerce
IN translation is often dubious enough
while the English farce Is usually a bux-
ON thing with the lightness of touch that
chHTacterizes the gambolings OF paby
hippo
Bat, now and then. some English writer
catches the real feathepy cue at which
the French farce writer's are adopts and
this Mr.. Arlss has done in There aud
Back"
Ii Is about the most bubbing thing OF
the sort that has turned up i'm several
seasons
Doubtless. Mr.. Arliss faculty comes
from the circumstance that he is an ac-
tor himself, a thoroughly experienced
and highly talented actor.
And there Is considerable interest at
taches 10 There and Back" for the lay
man.
II you want to see what kind Of a play
the actor makes, IL is worth dropping in
to watch There ard Back" just for that
little lesson In stage things.
For There and Back is an excellent
model OF the actors play" 1T Is just
chock full OF situations and. I'm its way.
n quite as distinguished an example as
was Secret Service" of Br. Gilettes,
for instance.
There and Back" is positively kaleid-
oscopic in the opportunities IL affords it's
comedians 10 drop into astonishing sit
uations. surprising cllmaxes and ever
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
KEITK'S THEATRE.

The bill at Keiths theatre this week is
an excellent one. and will afford an even
ing of great pleasure to everyone who
sees 1t, II is capitally balanced, with
much enjoyable comedy and many inter-
esting novelties, and few vaudeville bills
evoke the hearty applause which was
given almost every number on the bill
last night. Heading the bill was that
charming comedienne, Isabelle Urquhsrt.
one OF the most beautiful women on the
stage Miss Urquhart appeared In a
magnificent gown, and was heartily well
coined. Her offering was n dainty come
dietta, Even stephen" In the presen-
tation OF which she was assisted ably by
II. G. Hockey. The little sketch abounds
in amusing complications and situations.
and both Miss Urquhart and Mr. Hockey
scored everp point. and their efforts won
generous appreciation
gale Of merriment was provoked by
Monroe. Mack and Lawrence, three in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

lmitable farceurs. who appeared in How
TO Get Rid of Your Mother-in-Law,"
which. II the hilarious laughter and ap-
plause which was given II last evening
oe any criterion, Is one OF the very fun
niest sketches ever seen at Keith's The
Efforts OF a diplomatic son-in-law to
shorten his wife's mothers visit by kill
ing her with kindness give rise 10 some
exceedingly funny situations. and the
vile laughter which greeted every line
Of it's humor by the delighted audience.
George Wilson was another popular
fun-maker. lie was given n rousing re-
ception by those who evidently remem-
ber his great success several years ago
as one OF Americas leading minstrel
comedians. lie retains his unctuous hu-
NOR and gave number OF stories that
were In themselves very funny and az
delivered by this very finished comedian
were doubly funny. and were greeted
with shouts OF laughter. He was recalled
again and again 10 the stage. and scored
one of the pronounced hits Of the hrl.
The greatest interest was aroused b,
the truly wonderful exhibition Of Fran
els Gerard. the celebrated English strong
man, who was recently imported for the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

varying tableaux and poses. And these
are secured with the thinnest texture
In the way OF the plot or dialogue. al
though the latter is In the same way dis
tlngulshed by quite a successful attempt
20 give the actors good lines" as fire.
ouently as possible.
The story OF There and Trrk' tells
OF two neighboring husbands who pro-
pose a trip 20 America for their health
but are compelled to forego the trip fer
the reason that they learn that one OF
the female companions Of their bachelor
days Is 10 go out on their steamer md
they fear compromising complications
30 they take train. London TO Liverpool
and thence propose TO spend the time
allotted TO the trip doing some shooting
at friends place In Scotland planning
20 return TO their wives az the duly ap
pointed time for their steamer 20 have
landed there
After their departure. 20 their wives
comes a certain Uncle Gus. who finding
them alone. undertakes 20 take them also
20 Scotland TO visit the same friend where
the husbands have gone In anticipated
security to hide themselves This q
where you jump to the conclusion that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

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the wives are going 20 encounter the
husbands up there In Scotland with enter
taining consequences. And this Is. also
where YOU are surprised but not disap-
pointed, that the farce doesn't move as
you are led 10 anticipate. For the wives
and the husbands do not meet, although
they come near IT, In word. the farce
is full OF surprises that are accomplished
In an exceedingly skilful and always
laughable way. II is a notable piece OF
stage workmanship in this line and II
goes at n rapid gait And. with all the
iun. II is as clean as a whistle. 1t is good
French as TO style and perfect English
as 10 propriety.
Ever character I'm There and Back"
is real character study and the little
band Of cort dans headed by that MIN
ble legged laugh maker. Charles E. Evans
form select and highly talented com
pany. They all develop and play their
parts in the true spirit OF farce with just
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

Mabel Wright is an interesting Eva. man
aging the somewhat weepy part with skill
In avoiding overacting.
As the calculating and deep Hulda Del
marte, Lillian Alexander Harris was con-
vincing and won the Kisses OF the gallery
equally with the crafty lawyer, played by
Arnold Alexander
The part OF the extravagant exquisite.
Rufus Biggaby Newly is played by Ed
ward jolly. who worked his magic finger
game with success on the audience. Bobby
Barry as kid" and George Cooper as
and when they were around there was
something doing every minute. All the
cast was excellent and the company IL a
the singing numbers OF which there are
several In the department store scenes.
The orchestra this week has been no
tably strengthened by the addition or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
IMPE RIAL THEATRE.

Sullivan. Harris and Wood presented
Al the Imperial theatre this week Theo.
dore Kramer's companion play TO the
Fatal Wedding the interesting drama
For Her Chiidren's Sake" This piece
Is an earnest and exciting one. 1t has
been presented at this theatre before
and has thus become familiar to many
theatregoers
For Her Chidren's Sake" Is a play
that appeals TO the sympathy OF many
II abounds in incidents that have a bur-
cen Of sorrow and being a story OF the
safrerings Of woman who does much
and suffers much for the sake OF ner lit-
tie ones there is plenty of real heart in
terest in ". There is much worry depict
cd and there is the final triumph OF
risht.
\ vcrv pleasing thing about the play Is
the freshness impaired by the prominence
o. two child parts. Every one seems to
admire these children as the writer has
made them.
The play though in no way extraor-
1inary has some severe requirements for
certain members OF the cast There is 4
-eCtcr who Is called on to endure AID
depict almost the last depths OF paren-
tai misery and as for the heroine her
work is Of the severest kind. The chill
dren though In the opinion OF quite a
number OF the lovers Of this play are the
nlaih attraction. There are. Of cours
t1o villains. one an adverturess and the
otter rather mean spe linen OF maa
for even play.
Lee Sterrett Is the capable rector He
shows earnestness and depth OF feeling
and We never succumbs to the tempta-
tions to overdo the part. Miss Beryl
Hope IL the heroine OF the play she TAX
ing the part OF Edna. the parson
daughter. Her work Is always we'll done
and the contrast shown between the
light. dashing character Of young wo-
manhood without a sorrow and the cru
ELY abused wife was one OF the best
things seen In this theater In a long time
Her portrayal of maternal devotion was
caroful and true.
John z. Luce filled we'll the varying
requirements Of the part OF Or Horace
Parker. the wrongfully accused young
lover Of Edna. Richard Lyle certainly
made an excellent comedian His work
especially in the first act delights the au-
dience.
Master Clifford la Mont. Jr. and li.tle
Marie La Mont certainly perform their
parts we'll They are always clever and
interesting and would be hard to niil
In any committee on the stage any
brighter youngsters than they are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
EMPIRE THEATRE,

The return OF last seasons comedy
drama success. only a Shop Girl" 10
the Empire. was hailed with delight by
the patrons of that popular playhouse.
and there was good big audience which
gathered last night to give Il a rouslng
welcome. II almost continuous ap-
plause with an ovation for the star AT the
end OF each Of the strong acts IL a fair
indication. there will be a record breaking
attendance for the balance of the week
The four acts Of which the scenes are
lald IN Cooper & Macy's big store, a
garden Of residence on the Hudson are
crammed fun Of strong situations in
which comedy is predominant and this
everyone In good humor before the FIRST
act is barely under way. Lottie Williams
Is the Bright particular star OF the piece.
though not In the title role. and ss Josie,
grsces OF the gallery throughout the
ssyhole and shows up we'll In her speciality
bits, which are interpolated between the
more serious episodes.
IL ts hardly necessary to speak OF the
story Of the play, for II is 80 familiar TO
many but a word here may be timely.
Eva Arlington. the shop girl. n pretty
unprotected little woman. ls the main
the temptations OF the world and the or
dinary ones are supplemented by the Wiz
lainies Of Pelig Peddegrin. n legal Shark,
and Hulda Demarte. an adventures OF
the first water. who r. infatuated with
Arthur Thornton. tho handsome. head
strong son OF the Judge. The love story
OF the Judges son and the pretty shop
girl is the heart interest and plot and
schemes OF the vilainous pair are met
by Josie and her foster childden KID"
and "Runt. who get busy on the slight
est provocation and make things hum.
or course everything is untaneled nicely
In the last act the villain given In charge
n a policeman. the adventures IN that
" a long lost husband she had forgotten
bout. and the lovers IN each others
arms
A handsome and manly hero is the Ar
.hur Thornton OF Harry T. De We're. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
WARREN.

Considerable money is being expended
seph w. Martin is the local manager In
constructing a new coal landing and sheds
at the foot of state street. The upright
posts are set for the pockets and the
wharf is almost completed The new
plant will be used wholly for the landing
and distribution OF domestic coal, the ca
pacity OF the sheds being 5000 tons. All
the modern appliances for unloading ves-
sells and transferring coal from the wharf
TO the bins will bo Installed.
At the Chachapacassett Golf club
course recently the team OF the latter
club defeated the team OF the Silver
Spring Golf club In a match by score
or II to 6.
hardware store on Main street two pecu-
liar varieties OF potatoes. They came from
William Falkner's on Vernon street
who brought them from Ireland about six
years ago and who after much care has
raised them 10 maturity. One variety,
which is OF deep purple on the outside.
will be known as the Sir Thomas Upton
and the other large, smooth potato, as
white as snow. will be known AZ the
White Reliance. This In believed to be the
first attempt at raising potatoes from the
ball In any quantity In this part of New
England. Mr.. Sparks has tbout $50 BUSH
els OF them at present. They have at
tracted much attention all over the state
The Warren National Band orchestra
had rehearsal In Institute hall. yester-
day afternoon The band has been enaag-
ed TO play at the residence OF Samuel p.
Colt on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Mr.. Timothy Honsn has accepted a po-
sition In the weaving department OF the
Quidnick Co, AT Quidnick. r. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
PARK THEATRE.

The Heart OF Chicago" returned TO
Providence for another weeks visit at
the New Park theatre last evening. hav-
ing been played at this popular house
last season. when II created a most
favorable impression and made many
friends, who greeted the well remem-
bered scenes and characters with hearty
manifestations OF approval.
The play is from the pen OF Lincoln J.
Carter and has an uncommonly strong
plot. It's scenes are laid In Chicago, the
first showing a panic scene during the
great fire OF 1871. then, after a term OF
years a birdseye view of the city is
shown from the great Masonic temple
roof
One OF the most thrilling scenes is in
the fourth act when a railroad track
is shown with the headlight OF loco
motive appearing In the distance. IT
gradually grows brighter until a large.
fully equipped locomotive stops at the
footlights with steam coming from its
tubes and smoke from Its stack.
The play tells of villain who robs
n business house with which he is con-
nected but who is finally, brought to Jus
tice by the champions OF n young woman
he has persued aided by former part
ner in the firm, whom he had ruined.
There is considerable humor in the play
and many clever vaudeville turns are In
troduced The scenic presentations OF
the play are the main features.
The company portraying this strong
drama Is one above the average. Among
whom are Tempest and Sunshine. two
clever children. who sing and dance in
very pleasing manner. Mr.. Willard
Bohman as John Ames does some clever
acting.
Mr.. Walter Fredericks as Bradley por-
trayed his dual role In the same careful
manner and received warm applause.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

by the management has provided one OF
thu most resourceful mirth producing
companies seen there this season. From
the time the curtain lifts it is one con-
tint Gus round OF laughter on the part
OF the audience, and a succession OF good
clean puns and witicisms on the part OF
tho players.
The costumes worn by the members
of the company are not OF the usual
saudy sort, but show extreme good taste,
aod wheh seen under the various shades
OF the lime-iight. prove to be a feature
OF the production. The stage effects are
q, % good.
When II comes TO the several sketches
on the bill there Is nothing TO be said,
but what Is commendatory The first
sketch was a one act burlesque entitled.
"Dr. Munyon Out-done" and II was A
case OF ont-doing the doctor too. The
jokcs Uere clean, and fairly sparkled.
while the songs were new and catchy In
melody, being very pleasing to the ear
When Il oame TO excentric antics Van
osten was In his element and seemed
fairly to out-do himself. The singing
OF the two women Held and Trimb1e was
far above the average, each OF them hav-
serc good In their act and the woman
sh wed good knowledge OF the art OF
sclf-defense.
The best part Of the programme. how
ever. was the work OF the Wang Doodle
Four" quartet OF colored singers and
dancers They produced the songs and
dances OF the South In the cleverest
style. or the two buresque sketches
that opened and closed the performance
the last was the best. and Il was here
that every one seemed In his or her ele-
ment "Our Georgia Rose" Is well worth
going anywhere to see. The whole per
formance was enjoyed by full house
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
4 SAO ENDING.
ManvlIIs Boy Died In Dentists Chair al
Montreal From ChIorcfurm.

The body OF Charles Edward Maurice
Houtmann arrived at Manvine, from
Montreal yesterday and was inferred to-
day.
The deceased was the 13-year-oid son
OF Edward Houtmann and had been at
tending st. Marie de Memoir college.
Marievine, r. o., where he was taking a
three years commercial course.
Accompanied by Fr. Roberts he visited
a dentists Office. last Saturday to have
a tooth extracted.
Chloraform was used and under its in
iuence the boy died In the operating
chair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

Miss Ravena Knowlton as Emily Cole
man and later as Miss Alton was very
pleasing and made the most OF her part.
The other prominent parts were In good
hands and all were very satisfactorily
handled.
The musical numbers by the orchestra
were we'll rendered and came in for their
share OF applause. The management an
nounces as it's next attraction "The King
OF Detectives"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
nAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Hairworker. lGs fremont street. Boston
II Is simple. safe and easily applied; con.
tsins no lead poisons; use II once and
you will never use any other. BLANDTNG
a BLANDING. 81 weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

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has been used for over sixty years by
millionse Of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. n
soothes the child. softens the gums. AL
lays oil pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Dlarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

Claude Spary OF Ciarke's band, and as
Ira Holland. the cornetist. was already a
member some musical treats are assured
the Empire patrons this season Mr.. Spary
was received with applause which is
rather unsuual for an orchestral num-
ber at this house.
The "Ehop Girl" will meet her friends
here during the balance OF the week and
for next week Hearts of Oak Is an
nounced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

Old Deer-Come away. children.
There comes an army Of city hunters.
They'll begin to slaughter each other
pretty soon-and the sight OF blood al
ways makes me sick!-San Francisco
Bulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
Low Rates From Chicago via Chicago
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22

the nece' sary touch OF exaggeration and
buresaue
The Two sets of scenery are remarlSa bly,
ine exc IMPLIES OF how to make scenery
that shall be convincing and look real
and al the same time be attractive and
artistic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
WESTMINSTER tn ATRE.

Any one who wishes to while away two
pleasant hours will do more than well
TO spend them at the Westminster thea
tire this week. for the attraction offered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
Prov, Fail River Z NsNpsrl Stsamb.li Co

FOR NEWPoRT-Week days. p. m.t
return, sos a. m: Sundays. 1880 a. m.
and p. m; return, sos a. m. and p. m.
FOR FALL RlvER-Bristoi and Bristol
Ferry. 3 , m. Return. a. m. week
days only. fare 10 cents. See tims
tabe In another column.
Il. BUFFUM. Supt transportation