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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
AT The THEATRES.

One OF the most important announce
ments of the current vaudeville season
at Keith's. is the engas cement OF John
and Emma Ray. who are booked for
early appearance at Keiths theatre. The
theatrical sphere does not possess two
more popular favorites, particularly in
Providence. than these two comedians,
and their countless friends in this
vicinity are preparing To give them a
royal welcome. Their engagement at
keith's will positively be their only
Providence appearance this season, and
IL is said that only a very large sum OF
money has induced them to return to the
vaudeville stage. They were last seen
i'm Providence at the head of their own
company presenting "A Hot Old Time
Those who recall the halcyon days
of mnstre.sy and remember the late
billy" West, George Thatcher. George
Wilson, Milt Barlow. Lew Dockstader,
and George Primrose have been interest
ed 10 note how many OF these celebrated
performers have apparel on the local
Keith stage OF late. George Wilson APP
peared there a few weeks ago, George
Thatcher scored one OF the big laughing
hits there last week. and on the list of
coming attractions is the name OF George
IIlmToSe. ne last named minStrel come
dian Is unquestlonabiy the dean OF min
strelsy for he has for the past 43 odd
years been prominent as the leading bla \;
face minstrel comedian. He has had an
interesting career and II Is recalled with
great pleasure by those who were devo-
tees OF that form of entertainment some
years ago.
In 1865 he started on the stage with
McFarlands minstrels. receiving for his
e. a rot fff,a 4
his board while he now receives salary
equalled by ~ut very few dramatic stars
In 1871 he and the late Billy" West
Joined forces and did a dancing speciality
with the Doris & Batchelor Concert com
pany. OF which the late Sol Smith Rus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

sci was a member In 1874 they joined
Haverly's ninstres. and remained with
that organization until iST7. Then there
sprang into existence the firm OF Bar
low, Wilson, Primrose a West. which
lasted for Ave years. and In 1892 the firm
became known as Thatcher Primrose a
West In 1883 the firm became known as
Primrose & West. and under that name
enjoyed It's most prosperous period.
After Mr. Vests demise, Mr. Primrose
joined Mr.. Dockstader but about year
ago, retired from active lie, and devoted
his time coaching his two brilliant prote-
gees, "The Foley Twins" lie was few
weeks ago tempted from his retirement
by a very large salary offered him by
the booking agent of the Keith circuit,
and he will appear at Keith's Providence
theatre, October 10Th. supported by the
Foley Twins"
The Pawtucket Keith theatre, IL IS
definitely announced. will be opened TO
the theatregoing public on October 26th,
and with the opening of the new Keith
theatre a new era in the theatrical his
tory OF Pawtucket will be begun, for not
only will the playhouse itself be an ex-
ccedingly handsome and modern one. but
its attractions will be OF the high stand
ard which has made the Keith theatres
famous the world over. Two per-
formancea daily OF high class vaudeville
will be given at Pals and s y. m. the
prices being popular. Manager Lovenberg
VINO will manage both the Pawtucket and
the Providence Keith theatres. has made
a special effort 10 make the opening week
one long 10 he remembered by Pawtucket
theatregoers, and with this end I'm view.
has secured n notably strong list OF at
fractions which will be announced I'm the
early future.
The American Biograph company this
year employ more representatives than
ever before. and in all parts OF the world
they have stationed their picture taking
machines and are ever on the alert for
new pictures One OF the pictures or Sc
ries OF pictures that Is exciting perhaps
more attention than any Bograph piot-
ures have ever before attracted ~
Fairy Land" This i9cludes thirty-five
tabeaux, telling a mdst interesting story
I'm a charming manner that appeals
strongly 10 the old and young theatrego-
ers II was recently exhibited at the beau
tiful Philadelphia Keiths theatre and
made such a sensation that II was re-
tained for three consecutive weeks and
proved a strong dra wing card.
K~llar. who comes 20 tho Empire the
atre this week. has made II a rule for
some time never to visit n city oftener
than every two years He was last seen I'm
Providence two seasons ago and he will
not return 20 Providence after this year
until 1905. He has never failed I'm the 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
~NH~\NCN
3 A TERRIBLE TEMPTATION (
( CHARLES READE r
ZNHNNN%v
CHARLES READE

Bassett yielded sUlenly. and now di-
vlded his time between London and the
country.
Wheeler worked With him on a share
of commission, and they made some
money between them.
After the bitter lesson he had received
Bassett vowed TO himself he never wo'Id
attack 8" Charles again unless he was
sure of Victory. For all this he hated
him. and Lady Bassett worse shsn ever.
hated them to death.
lie never moved finger d)vn at Hunt
ercombe, nor said a word: but I'm Lon
dan he employed a private inquirer to
find out where Lady Bassett had lived at
the time of her confinement, and whether
any clergyman had visited her.
The private inquirer could find out moth
ing, and Bassett. comparing his adver-
tisements with his performance, dismissed
him for a humbug.
But the office brought him into contact
with great many medical men. one after
another. He used 10 say TO each stran-
ger with an insdious smile, II think
you once attended my cousin-Lady Bas-
sett."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
CHAPTER XxXuI.

Sir Charles and Lady Bassett relieved
OF their cousins active enmity. led 4 uulet
life. and one that no longer furnishei 4
striking Incidents.
But dramatic incident Is not everything
character and feeling show themselves
In things that will not make pictures.
Now IL was precisely during this re-
poSeful period that three personages Of
this story exhibited fresh traits of feel
ing. and also OF character
To begin with Sir Charles Bassett He
came bac kfrom the asylum much altered
I'm body and mind. Stopping his cigars
had improved his stomach: working in
the garden had increased his muscular
power. and his cheeks were healthy. and
little sunburnt, instead OF sallow. His
mind was also improved: contemplation
of insane persons had set him BY n natu-
raj recoil 10 study sefscontrol. He had
returned n philosopher. No email thing
could irritate him now. So far hls
character was elevated
Lady BaSsett was much the same ms
before. except n certain restlessness She
wanted 10 be told every day, or twice a
day. that her husband was happy: and
although he was visibly so, yet as he
was quiet over IL, she used TO be always
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
(continued.)


He took down volume of reports. and
showed them the case he had cited and.
on reading the unanimous decision OF the
Judges and the learning oy which they
were supported, Wheeler said at once,
"Mr. Bassett we might as well try TO
knock down ST. Paurs with our heads as
10 go against this decision"
Then they settled to put in a single plea,
that Sir Charles was insane at the time
OF his capture.
This done, TO gain time Wheeler
called on Sharpe, and, after several con-
ferences, got the case compounded by an
apology. a solemn retraction in writing,
and the payment OF four thousand
pounds; his counsel assured him his client
was very lucky TO get of so cheap
Bassett paid the money. with the assist
snce OF his wife's father. but Ii was a
sckener; IL broke his spirit. and even
injured mis- health for some time.
Sir Charles improved the village with
the money, and gave a copy hold tene-
ment 10 each OF the men Bassett had got
imprisoned. SO they and their sons and
grandsons lived rent free-no, now / think
OF IL, they had TO pay fourpence a year
TO the lord OF the manor. Defeated at
every point. and at last punished severe.
ly. Richard Bassett fell into a deep de-
JeclloH ana SODtdrN prOOdlng OF a sort
very dangerous TO the reason. He would
not go out doors TO give his enemies
triumph. He used to sit by the fire and
mutter BLOW upon blow blow upon
blow My poor boy will never be lord
OF Huntercombe nowi" and so on.
Wheeler pitied him, but could not rouse
him.
AT last a person for whose narrow at
tninments and simplicity he had a pro-
found thought to do him Justice a civil
contempt ventured 10 his rescue. Mrs.
Bassett went crying TO her father. and
told him she feared the worst II Rich
ards mind could not be diverted from the
Huntercombe estate and his hatred OF sir
Charles and Lady Bassett which had
been the great misfortune OF her life and
OF his own. but nothing would ever eradi-
cate IL. Richard had great abilities was
linguist. n wonderful accountant: could
her dear father find him some profitable
employment TO divert his Thoughts?
What! all I'm moment?" said.the old
man. Then ] shall have 10 buy II and
II l go on like this shall not have much
20 leave YOU"
Having delivered this objection. he went
up 10 London, and. having many friends
In the city. and laying himself open 10
proposals. he got scent AZ last OF new in
surance company that proposed also 10
deal In reversions. especially TO entailed
estates. BY prompt purchase OF shares in
Bassett's name. and introducing r, ssett
himself who. by special study. had
vast acquaintance with entailed estates.
and a genius for arithmeticai calculation.
he managed somehow 20 get him into the
direction. with a stipend. and commits
sion on all business he might introduce
10 the office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

years he has been on the stage 10 present
something new each year.
s.s fUalU
II is claimed that the prettiest drama Of
the season will he 'Jn the Palace OF the
King" which will be given at the En-
pire theatre following Kellar with Miss
Isabelle Evesson, n pronounced Prov-
dence favorite. I'm the role OF Dolores.
The part was originally played by Miss
Viola Allen. The play was dramatized by
Lorrmer Stoddard. from the novel OF f.
Marion Crawford. and has never been
given I'm Providence at popular prices.
Miss Evesson has scored a big success in
the presentation OF this character. The
play is In Ave acts and all the original
costumes. scenery and effects will be used
In the production.
TOO Proud TO Beg" Is the interesting
title OF one OF the new melodramas com
ing later In the season to the Park thea
tire. There are great possibilities I'm the
title and the play is said TO be a good one.
80
Miss Nellie Hanly. who is and always
has been the foremost In her particular
line OF burlesque. heads the merry
Maidens" company again this season and
will he seen az the Westminster during
the present week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
REDUCED RATES TO THE WHITE
MOUNTAINS.

Round trip tickets TO Fabyans. Rrsi .
ton Woods. Jefferson, Bethlehem ana
various other points in the White Moun-
tains, good going September 18th 10 Oo.
tober 18th. via the n. Y. n. H. q IL ana
Boston g. Maine Railroads via Boston or
Worcester. affording a choice of routes
via Plymouth or North Conway. are now
on sale at Union station No weybosset
street. and corner Custom House and
Weybosset streets Providence. where full
information may be obtained regarding
rates, routes and schedules cry low
rates have been made for these excursion
tickets, affording an opportunity within
reach OF all for witnessing the unsur-
passed natural beauties of the White
Mountain region. at the height Of their
autumnal glory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
Peculiar
To Itself

In what it is and what it does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
effecting the most radical and per.
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
languid feelings, and building up
the whole system-is true only of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
HORSE AND AUTO.
Equine Frightened BY Tho Machine and
Started 10 Run Home.

A horse attached to a buggy. the prop
erly OF Councilman George p. willis o,
North Providence, ran away on Fruit hill
yesterday afternoon.
The animal was frightened by an auto.
mobile and started for It's barn.
on the way II overturned and considera.
bly, damaged the buggy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
Hoods Jdrsdpdriiia

No other medicine acts like 1t |;
no other medicine has done so
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at so little cost. ~
Il was troubled with serofuls and came
near losing my eyesight. For four months
could not see 70 do anything. After taking
two bottles Of Hoods ssrssrsrtlis could see
10 walk. and whom had taken eight bottles
could zee a. well ~ ever" SUSIE A. Hams.
TON. withers. n. c.
hoed's earsapaviiIa promises 60
cure and keeps the promise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
WENT OUT MAD.
This Was on Sept. 3Oth, Since Which
Burke Has Not Bsen Seen.

Michael j. Burke. Lymansville sa-
loon keeper, left his place OF business on
River avenue In a NJ OF anger. on Sep
tember 30th and has not since been seen.
lie was hot because his wife objected
to his projected visit to this city
As he went out he bade his wife good
bye and said that she would never see
him again.
As he~4Sd often had these fits OF anger
his wife paid little heed 10 his remarks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
ROYAL BLUE LINE,
October Tour TO Washington

Leaving Boston Thursday. Oct s2nd.
t270e covers every expense (except sup
per on Fail River Line) for trip Of a
week
This II the best season ~ the year
for a trip 20 the national capitol an at
tractive programme arranged for each
day by conductor In charge.
For details and itinerary apply TO JoA
+. Tasgart. n. +. p A.. Royal Blue Line
$50 Washington St, Boston. Mass.
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New-York tribune., 1903-01-12

quickly seen that the public was rot the eager
buyer predicted. Money at first easy; il
hardened gradually. however. until at the close
Of the week il was found Ia be scarce and the
rates for short loans were higher. Trading was
slow. in view of the approach OF the mid-montn
settlement. Americans the one bright spot
In the disappointing refr1spect these shares were
active and higher especially alers. on news OF
the Reading development and the general belief
that the plans of the railroad Combna tions were
nearing completion. Canadian Pacific was also i'm
good repute. and Northern Pacitics and Grand
Trunks played important parts in last weeks
trading the exchange
During the first part OF the week Kafirs Were,
stimulated result of the attitude of Mr. Cham
herain in South Africa but they received a set
back on the canard of his ssassina ton and by the
reports of the illness of Alfred Belt hich fol-
lowed the Chamberlain runor. The effect of MIR
Belts Illness is thought to be only temporary for
MS recovery set in before Saturdays closing
Ihere Is little prospect OF overpus Of floating
money for some time TO come The amount which
VIII De paid TO the bank during the current quar-
ter for taxation Is unprecedented the accumuIa-
uon probably amounting to els oooco
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
ON THE GERMAN BoERsEs.

Berlin Ian 1.-THE Boerse has had anofner
strong week although the volume OF trailsd'iiohs %
was below that of last week. The eforts OF Ine
professional element entice outsiders 10 par
nate i'm the present bull movement have not See
been realized. The tendency Of the week was Pro-
NOTED by the strength of foreign boerses ana @
cbea pening of money here. The latter .I,t
caused good demand for domestic ana sd toreiSd sfbs
eminent funds Foreign investors appedre49 e.r sn
week upon the German boerses as buyers oL @ IL gio
man Government securities. German
arc buying foreign rentes in markeG Iuaii'-eS'
especiaiy Spaniards. Portuguese ana u nS-
Almost ali industrial shares continue 10 90 s,k
Irons were unusually strong, upon ru1loIS ot
coming Drice advances and more nOpStui h1po't '
among manufacturers. Coal shares We're III Iess
demand but they shared the upward moyeilisI,t-
General jndustriais had unusually DuIlSu %eh-
shares of the Hamburg-American ana SortL GttI
man LLOYD lines constituted the exception 20 Lle
General tendency Both these securities zen FsttIer
Sharply until yesterday, when they Parifliiy re-
covered. caa,diav
Among the foreign railroad securlt1es CananIdn ~
Pacifc enioyed great favor. Much German money
has been put into Canadian Pacific recently me
weeks advance i'm this security was hve Sii.tS- -.
Domestic banks have not maintained tner @ az az
vance of previous weeks The price or money Va
fallen rapidly. the private rate OF discount droP
ping from 23s to "a, calls dropping from 20 -.
The Reichsbank shows rapid recovery or @ lts
former status The offering OF money III ldISc
sums is causing rise in foreign exchange
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES
STOCKS.

STOCKS.
FURNISHED by Frederic r. Hatch. No 30 Broad-st1
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
BANK EXCHANGES; SALES RECORDED.

The bank exchanges of the New-York Clearing
House and the stocks sold at the New-York Stock
Exchange last week and for the same week of the
preceding two years compare follows:
Ja-. 10. 02. Jan II. '02 L. OF.
1851 81, ,Toa 92 7o 81 $50 27.IIT
No gold S.ato. 46S 4.i97 or .52n. 42n
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
Money rosng Easier Under the Influence Of Increasing
SuppEes at Centre

913. .492, against S5473s,O77 in 1900. In eleven
months of 1902 lines east of Pittsburg showed
an increase in gross of $40. 11o2o0 over the same
time in 1901, and an increase in net of S2,O24,-
200 All lines increased in gross in eleven months
of 1902 S16,310 400, and in net S2.S6s.So0. These
figures prove that increase in capitalization
will only be in line with the companys increased
growth in earnings.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.

dealt In last
dfna of
pdso o tn ne o
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
LONDON SECURITIES MARKET.

London, Jan 1.-THE activity anticipated on the
Stock Exchange last week failed TO materialize.
The week opened with fair promise but It
New-York tribune., 1903-01-12
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Government bond quotations compare follows
with those of a week ago;
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-27
Buena vIsta's Budget.

Buena Vista, Feb Washington s
birthday was not very generally OBJ
served in our city. with the exception
of the suspension of duties by the stud
ents of the Southern Seminary and
the closing of the Bank and Postofice
the day passed off like any other day.
The students of the Seminary at
tended the Washington Literary So
ciety Celebration at Washington and
Lee University, in a body Monday
evening. They went over on the six
o'clock train and returned on spec
cial. They all report pleasant time.
Buena Vista Lodge No. so K. of P.
body last Sunday evening. The occa-
sion being the annual sermon. which
was preached by the Rev. e. H. Buch
AMMAN, special music was furnished
by the Buena Vista Orchestra, and a
selected choir.
Embree Terrace on Seminary
Heights the hospitabIe home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E L. Embree, has been the scene
of very enjoyable house party for
the last four days The guests were
as follows: Miss Pauline Embree, Hol-
Inns Institute, Miss Pryor, San An
tonic, Texas, Miss Austin and Miss
Workman, Austin, Texas, Miss Bessie
Fitch and Miss Ruth Pearsal, West.
field, N. j., and Mr.. r. B. Embree,
Bristol, Tenn, Mr.. and Mrs..Lawrence
Embree, Lexington, Va.
The students of the elOcuti0n depart
ment of the Southern Seminary will
give a recital in the Auditorium of the
seminary next Monday evening, as this
entertainment has been anticipated
for some time and elaborate prepare
lions have been made we look for an
overwhelming success and hope our
towns people will turn out in full force
and do justice to the excellent pro.
gram.
Tom Flood, an old and respected col
ored man, died last Friday evening
from pneumonia. Tom was much re-
spected among his white friends. who
were all very sorry to learn of the ole
man = death.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-27
Accident at the Gas Plant.

About halt past five o'clock Monday
afternoon as wOrkmen were connect
ing pipes between the old aud new gas
plants an explosion occurred. and in a
second the purifying house of the new
plant was in flames. The gas was cut
off from the city Immediately, and the
fire company was promptly on hand
preventing the spread of the flames.
and in comparatively short time. the
fire was under control. Messrs. W. L..
Keplinger, A. P. Thorton, A. b. Coch-
ran. Harry M. King and Benjamin
and John Doom, were, burned about
the head, arms and neck. The first
three much more seriously than the
others. Mr.. Cochran had only moved
to Staunton a short time ago from
Summerdean and taken his present
| position. The burned men are all doing
we'll and Supt. King was at the works
the following morning. Mr.. Funk
houser says the damage will be repair
ed Immediately, and that the gas sup
ply would not be affected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-02-27
Pocahontas County NV. Va , items.

DR.. Lyon Marshall is about to begin
the erection Of adwellingin Marllnton
on Camden avenue.
Treasurer E. T. Grant of the U. 8.
Leather Co, was up last Thursday
paying of the labOrers.
POcahOntas Is about through bury
ing the dead I'm the Colley- Messer en-
gagement which occurred on the beau
tiful blue Dan ube, though the story
of how many who were in the conflict
bore themselves will not be fully told
for long time yet.
The POcahontas Times says that
both Messer and Collev we're shot
through the heart and that both fought
for considerable time thereafter,
and that Messer after being shot
through the heart talked to his depu-
ties, sat down on log, extracted
empty shells from his revolver and
reloaded it with shells.
The &. & l. Railway has resumed
track laying north of Durbin.
The Outright Lumber Co has pur-
chased Is 900 acres of land in this AID
Randolph counties. known AS the
Harper and Mullins tract, for $3.50, 900.
Mrs. r. d Silva who has been at
Johus Hopkins hospital, is at home
improved in health.
1t Ia reported that the Greenbrier
Lumber Co.. which ia the company in
which Col. John T. McGraw is largely
has made ale of all it's
amounting TO about S0.000
acres. The price has not been ascer-
tanned, but is supposed to be about
$500, 600.