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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-09-30

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15

here. their wonderful work as we'll az
their snappy. modest method OF present
ing H.. winning pronounced appreciation.
Dave Eowlin, the popular singing come
dian, was we'll received, and repeated the
big hit he made here last season. MIR.
Nowln Is a diversified entertainer, sing
ing well and possessing exceptional
powers OF mimicry, and his novel method
OF introducing nils limitations adds no lit
tie 20 it's effectiveness
Roberts. Hayes and Roberts scored a
big laughing hit IN their amusing skit.
'',rhe Infant" which INTRODUCED some
exceptionally fine dancing and some
pleasing popular songs, together With
some stunning costumes worn by the
lady OF the trio. One OF the acts on the
program which IN decidedly worth see
ing and which Keith patrons this week
should 20 early 10 see. Is Leipsic, one OF
the most deft coin and card manipula-
tors vaudeville has yet had. and his un-
usually clever work fourd hearty appre-
citation Yesterday This young man has
pleasing personality and presents his
work I'm very easy and graceful manner.
Johnson and Wells. colored singers and
dancers. gave al lively act which was vig-
orously encored and the Prior brothers.
well known Providence boys. gave a very
pleasing musical act. while Howard and
Under appeared IN o German comedy
act. Even the biograph was better than
usual Offering n series Of pictures show
ing the adventures OF the famous scout.
KIT Carson. which were beautifully color
ed and consumed something Ike 20 min
utes. one OF the most pretentious and In
terestlng pictures OF the season
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The members of the Robert Fulton
jolly Grass Windows company that's at
the Westminster theatre this week, all
work unitedly from the raising to the
falling Of the curtain. The bill pre-
sented is on new lines and anyone who
loves good singing can certainly get all
they want by paying the Westminster
a visit this week
"One Night and Cone is given in two
acts but IL Is hard work 10 see where
there IL the least sign Of a plot. or where
the title comes in. II is on the style OF n
comic opera, and perhaps as good as
some. The leading vocalists are Mile.
Threasa Mae Hillard. Mr.. Nat Fields and
J. r. Howard. the song writer. Mr. How
and sings n song and for an encore Of
ficiates as a singing school master and
endeavors 10 make the audience become
familiar with the chorus. He Is, how
ever a sweet singer.
There are but two specialtles. that of
Miss Ruth Everett. as n mechanical doll.
and the Misses Bonnie Butler and Neste
Montrose in songs and dances.
The comedy part OF "One Night and
Gone" IS I'm the hands OF Messrs. Nat
Fields. Guy Ragson and Alex Carr, the
latter as Cohen. q wealthy Hebrew being
the most prominent and best.
This hill can be enjoyed every after
noon and evening during the week. The
attendance yesterday afternoon and even
ing was n record breaker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
ROBBED
NEAR HER
OWN HOME

A buriy negro assumed successfully the
role OF n footpad last evening. and re-
heved Mrs. Judith Reynolds OF iss Res
ervoir avenue Of pocketbook containing
H.& In bills and change.
According 10 the report made by the
Seventh District police, Mrs. Reynolds
was walking along Reservoir avenue
near Elmwood avenue and near her own
home. when the robber- approached her
This is a lonely spot in the vicinity Of
the old circus grounds. The man walked
up 20 her and demanded that she give
him all the money she had Thoroughly
alarmed at his threatening dmeanor, she
replied that she would give him all of
her money II he would allow her TO keep
her pocketbook.
Incenssd ct her reply. the crook is said
TO have srasped her by the neck. placed
his rrsSE. esor her mouth. thus gaggfng
her and prevent her from screaming. and
then with his other hand he Is said 10
have pulled the purse from her breast
He then ran down the avenue, disappear
ing in the woods which skirt the road
near the railroad bridge.
AS soon as she had recovered SUM-
ctently from her fright to realize what
had happened the woman sought a po-
liceman and related the story to him. A
description OF the colored man was fur
nished and the police in other section OF
the city were notified TO be on the look
out for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
PARK THEATRE.

At the Park theatre this week, w. 3.
Butter1eld presents the clever comedians
Whitman and Davis IN the big sensa-
tional comedy drama Man to Man" by
Main Grlte There was not last evening
as large an audience 10 greet the very
clever comedians as they deserved, but
the Indications are that the rest OF the
week will be a hummer at this popular
playhouse
Man TO Man" In a stirring story
There is plenty of the force OF language
and OF sensation In II and the company
that is responsible for its production Is
equal 10 all the requirements. 1t is a
play IN which villainy is delineated in
strong style. and in which the course
OF virtue though marked with many q
tripper. leads at last 10 victory.
The play opens with fine Adirondack
scene and accusation OF murder This
murder charge leads TO many troubles
for the hero and enables the villain TO
secure diamonds and almost secure the
hero's rich sweetheart. Real and earnest
as these intrigues are there is plenty
OF comedy sprinkled through the six
scenes or the four acts OF the play. One
Of the best and most exciting scenes is
that In which the hero, tied TO stake.
is forced TO wait for the explosion OF an
Internal machine which is TO end his
chances OF wife and fortune.
Mr.. Whitman Is Bud Hewins." and
Eloise Davis "Cissy Simple" They, OF
course. are the life OF the performance.
Bud is a sort OF a hotel clerk and he
does lots of funny stunts. He has an
excellent partner for fun-making in Miss
Davis.
They sing. dance and talk I'm a manner
that satisfies the most exacting. II is
we'll worth a visit 10 this theatre this
week TO see them. Miss Davis Is n
very sweet and interesting singer and
Of AL the nonsense makers immaginable
Mr.. Whitman is certainly the best. En-
core after encore was demanded OF the
very satisfying pair last night.
Godwin Patton as David Morton. the
hero OF the piece, did some good and In
teresting work He Is a peaceful actor
and portrayed the fearless part of hero
and the gentler one OF lover Charles L,
Newton as the diamond miser and VII
lain-in-chief. left nothing 10 be desired
Frank l.. Binkhurst gave a very fierce
portrayal OF the part OF bad Italian.
Harry Mayr was particularly good as
the constable and Jail keeper. Dorritt
Ashton was sweet. interesting and
charming I'm the part OF the devoted
sweetheart OF the hero. Marie Kinzie
gave as good portrayal OF a lady
past the prime OF life as one often
sees upon the stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15

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the act. and no realization or appreciation
can be had OF It until It is seen.
Mr.. Davis and Miss McCaulay by their
clean-cut. legitimate. refined methods
had previously firmly established them
selves In the favor OF local theatregoers
but their work last evening astonished
even their most ardent admirers. Mr.
Davis has never done better work. and
Miss McCaulay's intense emotional act
Ing was a reyela ton OF ner powers IN a
new direction and a pleasing rarity IN
vaudeville A for the sketch itself, Il
may be said to grasp the interest OF the
audience with the very first line and hold
IL 20 the very finish. IL tells the story
OF young hisband who suddenly tele-
graphs his wife that he will bring home a
friend from the city for dinner The
friend is a former admirer OF the wife,
unknown 20 the husband and when. I'm
the midst OF the dinner. the husband Is
called away by a telegram the friend
makes loves 10 the wife. The husband.
returning. learns OF his friends disloyal
attitude. and most exciting scene fol-
lows. The scene Is absolutely the most
sensational and realistic bit OF acting
ever seen on any stage. vaudeville or legl-
timate the nearest approach 20 II being
the Maldonado scene IN Iris" The act
Is an unusually skilful combination OF
comedy and melodrama, and Is the near
est approach to a legitimate play vaude-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
ENJOYABLE EVENT.
Mems Club Of the Washington Park M. {.
Church Gives a Supper.

The Mems club OF the Washington
Park M. f. church, which was organized
for the development of the social work
of the church and community, gave
supper last evening in the dining rooms
of the church. all members and their
wives and friends being present. 1t
proved one OF tho most interesting
meetings in the history of the organiza-
ton.
After the good things we're partaken OF
and en- hour of good cheer enjoyed, the
president. Mr. r. w. Smith. gave a brief
address OF welcome, and then introduced
the pastor of the church. the Rev ".
A Rldgway who spoke on "The Club and
the Church." making special emphasis
on the high ideal that the club members
should work for. He showed that IL was
possible for this club 10 do much I'm the
line OF work that should make this
church command attention I'm this COM
munity. First let the members attend
church regularly; secondly, tell their
neighbors, about the work OF the church
and invite them to come and make this
their home. and thirdly support the
church as generously as the Lord has
prospered you
Mr.. Kneeand then read some very in
teresting selections and the speaker and
guest OF the evening, the Rev. Florus l..
Streeter, Of the Thames Street NJ. p.
church OF Newport. was introduced. He
was formerly pa stor OF this church and
he expressed great pleasure I'm being able
to again meet his old friends as we'll as
TO see so many new faces. He dwelt
upon the great Importance OF social work
IN the church and realized that a body
-.
can do a great deal Of work that nobody
else or any other single organization can
do, because It's members are I'm a position
10 reach the masses. Lose sight OF self
and become interested IN others. Pus
aside consciousness and be free 10
meet your neighbor and extend TO him
always the welcome hand supported by
az welcome heart. And when you try
20 attract people 10 church don't try TO
bait them so that you can finally com.
pei them 10 listen 10 a sermon Ice cream,
good singing and social gatherings all
have their place. and they ara excellent
adiuncts. but invite your friends to
your church 10 partake of the kind OF
food that has benefited your soul with
out throwing any cloak over the real OBJ
tect that YOU have in mind. which is TO
benefit your fellows. The mighty work
of God and the church Ia worth more
than material refreshments.
J. -. Hail. Jr. then responded to the
toast, "Our Wives and Sweethearts:"
Mr. j NJ. Winterioh 10 "The club I'm
Politics" and the superintendent OF the
Sunday school. Mr. O. j. Kusterer.
talked on our Country"
More readings by Mr.. Kneeland closed
most interesting and profitable pro-
gram. Cards were then circulated in
viting all male residents OF Washington
RI NJ
bers of the association
president Smith then announced that
the next meeting would be held IN the
church the second Monday Of April. the
lith. and that Gov Darwin would be
present and address the club An invita-
tion was extended FOR All present TO at
tend with their friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
HAS Been
ORGANIZED
TEN YEARS

The members Of the Rich Bible class Of
the Trinity Union NJ e church. together
with their friends. celebrated their 10th
anniversary in the church rooms last
evening.
A very pleasant entertainment was
given followed by a supper. and the zoo
in attendance were greatly pleased at the
evenings social session. This organtza-
tion has been under the same teacher
since II was first begun. and to Mr.. j.
w. V. Rich belongs much credit.
The class and friends gathered In the
church parlors at 1880 and an hour was
spent In an informal social with music
by Miss A. Mile Crossman. piano, and
Miss Bessie Cook. violin. Shortly after
$40 o'clock the guests marched to the
basement OF the church, where an clab-
crate supper was served. At the con-
clusion of the gastronomic exercises Miss
Cooke rendered a violin solo. accom-
panied by Miss crossman on the piano
j. Albert Porter. vice president OF the
class. was introduced as master OF cere-
monies. After clever address Mr.. Por-
ter presented a handsome bouquet OF
roses 10 Mr. Rich on behalf OF the mem
bers OF the class and introduced the lat
ter as the first speaker. Mr.. Rich spoke
in an appropriate manner. dwelling on
the work OF the class during the ten years
OF its existence. and expressing the hope
that the coming years may be equally
successful.
The following speaker was Rev J.
Francis Cooper, pastor OF the Trinity
Union NJ F. church. who took for his
topic "Sociability." and showed how life
was made brighter and better by the
proper sort OF social intercourse. Fol-
lowing this address Miss Louise Soule
and Mrs. Grace McAlister, accompanied
by Miss Mabel Remington on the piano.
rendered vocal duet George W. Smith.
superintendent Of the Sunday school. was
the next speaker His remarks were in
a happy vein. congratulating the members
or the Rich class on their successful
work In the past
Rev. f. p. Pullan. pastor OF the Pilgrim
Congregational church, was the last
speaker. Mr. Pullan enlarged upon the
necessity for studying the Bible and told
those present that the Book should be
regarded as photograph album OF old
friends The evenings entertainment
ended with vocal duet by Miss Soule
and Mrs McAllister.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
5000 MORE
INSANE
LAST YEAR

Albany. March i5.-The annual report
of the state commission In lunacy. to be
presented to the legislature. says that
5000 new cases OF insanity developed
during the year. 434 more than during
the previous year. There were 1888 re-
coveries and 100 were sufficiently Inn
proved to warrant their return 10 their
homes. The percentage OF recoveries was
2472. as against "a. so the preceding year
The total number OF insane In all institu-
tions was 25.9S4.
The commission reports continued sue
cess in the treatment OF tuberculosis pa
tients I'm tents at the Manhattan state
hospital on Wards island, and at the
Binghamton and willard state hospitals
At the Manhattan state hospital the
tent treatment has also been adopted for
certain cases OF feeble minded and un-
tidy patients. Notable Improvement was
observed among the agitated or depressed
patients OF the tuberculosis class. About
per cent OF all the insane OF the state
arc afflicted with tuberculosis.
A continued and increasing burden. re
sulting from the admission 10 the insti-
tutions In and about New York city Of
alien lunatcs. is noted. During the year
l47 allen lunatics were returned 10 Eu-
rope. OF these % were sent to Germany.
is to Ireland. 26 10 Italy andll to Russia.
II consent OF the quarantine depart
ment can be obtained the old Sammis
hotel buildings on Fire island will be
used during the coming summer for vaca
tion purposes for the insane in the insti-
tutions OF the metropolitan district on
Wards island and at Central Islip.
The commission believes that every safe
guard has been thrown about the insane
In All the institutions. public and private.
under its Jurisdiction. A medical In :
speetor has been appointed to investlga te
particularly any complaints made bv I'm.
mates. examine as 10 any restraint or 20
cIusion which may be In use. note the
adequacy OF fire protection and escapes.
and also the suffciency Of food supplies
and dietsries. etc
The commission renews its recommen-
cation Tor the establishment of recep-
tion hospital In New York city designed
for the immediate care and treatment OF
acute and curable diseases OF insanity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15

fleet Of a frequently threatening mix up
bat is funny just In the degree that IL
I oulo be positively appalling were 1t pos
n bic To reality.
Mr. Davis again goes back 10 the Span
fh-American land, a Cooks tourist famil-
rity with which forms a part OF this
mble globe trotters stock I'm trade for
prning out copy. for the scene and the
4.enario OF the new farce A young New
4 torker and his valet seeking 20 escape
opposed responsibility for a murder.
Ike ship TO a suppostitious "dago" re-
lblic and on the way down. fall in with
Nm American consul TO the port OF their
Estimation, who before getting his ap-
ointment had directed frequent revolu-
pns, in the republic from the safe dis
H ance OF the American metropolis and had
Zen its dictator.
FJpon making anchorage the dictator
arns that his own special revolutionary
: hder has been overthrown. the new
ader will not accept his consular papers
ild IL Is not safe for him to go ashore.
le also learns that a Spanish beauty,
sho expected 10 marry him, awaits him
the port. which suggests awkward pos
Utilities inasmuch as he has his newly
y edded wife with him ana the Spanish
lily Is eager and proficient In the use OF
NJ danger. Without making this disturb
3g intelligence known. he transfers his
h me and authority to the young New
h b>rker who, thereby, seeks TO hide his
Nm individuality and so escape a detec-
|, e that is on the ship looking for him.
Hdr. Collier is the chap who thus as
Hines the name. consularship and
fubles OF the dictator and the promise
III lively times ahead for him and diver
/ n for the audience in the succeeding
W acts is fully borne out
he new consul and dictator shows an
3bected Collier-like facility for adjust
|t himself to embarrassing situations,
|t.hough these come thick and fast He
fs up the army OF the opposition leader.
iches IL how To play poker with. at
Inst. seven kings in the deck and. I'm
j, ,er ways, bring his force UP TO modern
n Ia.ndards ready for action. The Spanish
|Eiy Uouise Allen) proves his most diff
lht problem especially when she bowls
{lr the army with her unaided fists and
Her I'm CONSERVATION cries let my
kny aloner'
fVhe spirited farce is cast exceptionally
| w. In the first place there is the mimi
J 10 Collier, welcome again 10 the road
klfr long so1ourn with n New York
|,,iety show -grand-op prices And
talented wife. Louise Allen Mr. Ed
Md Abeles. as the valet. has part
ND hardly half dozen lines In IT, al
figh he Is pretty constantly on the
VIC. He furnishes a pantomimic per-
{hnance that Is simply delicious and
5pNides mighty effective foil 10 Golfers
| I'hterrupted flow OF airy persiage Then
|,fe is Mr.. George Nash. a highly talent
llactor who has rarely been seen this
|.l. of late-one or the best Mercutio's,
instance that this generation knows
III John Barrymore and Nauette Com
TX and Thomas McGrath-take the
ytle light down the line, IL is a fine ag-
X'kation OF comedians
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
WANTS
CHARGES
EXAMINED

The trouble In the Union Congrega-
tional church OF Newport. which grew
out of the conflicting petitions for a
change OF charter presented TO the gen
eraI assembly and OF the letter from r.
member OF the congregation, alleging or
insinuating that the pastor OF the church
had nisappropriated funds and did other
things TO cause dissensions in the church.
has resulted I'm the pastor. Rev. Byron
Gunner. taking action In the matter.
At the Sunday service he read a letter.
stating that the members OF the church
owed IL to themselves as well as TO him
TO make a fun investigation OF the
charges expressed or implied in the let
tor.
Rev. Mr.. Gunner suggests that the dea-
cons and deaconesses and the officers OF
the Sunday school, save those that be-
long TO his family, be the ones 10 l0<k
into the matter, and II is probable that
the investigation will be set on foot at
once.
The congregation feels that the min
lister will be completely cleared from any
suspicion by the investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
KEITH'S THEATRE.

'rhaps no greater demonstration of
luslasm was ever heard I'm a local
tire than that which prevailed at
Ih's last evening, And 81 Is not to be
dered at. for the program offered
r this week Is without exception the
hgest and most attractive of the en-
vaudeville season. The very best
P the various branches OF vaudeville
|ictions seems TO have been chosen.
put toBethere they make a delight
entertaining and diversified program
fh could not possibly be improved
/. Every act on the bill scored n
,ine and unmistakable hit. but per-
the widest enthusiasm was aroused
Pals" n one-act play I'm which Hal
Is, lnez McCaulay and their com
4 appeared IN this city for the nrst
Pals" r. I'm n class entirely by
/, and Il II the unanimous opinion of
i'one who saw II yesterday that 10 is
tbest sketch act ever presented I'm
eville. Words cannot do justice to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15

different from most rural dramas but II
has some excellent points. IL Is a story OF
rural Indiana and this western state has
contributed many characters TO fiction
that are as interesting as any In the lit
erature OF the country, Hoosier-dom
seems 20 be the very centre OF America
for while all its folks have traits I'm com
mon with other Central West folks no
other state surpasses II In interest TO
eastern folks
Miss Melville won on her first appear
ance on the stage almost instant recogni-
ton. She made "A place for herself and
she has retained her place In remarkable
style. She found In the play isis Hop
kins" a nne outlet for her spontaneous
fun and the rare and fetching awkward
ness OF the country girl Is. at her hands.
something well worth seeing. In the part
where she is required TO play the lady.
Miss Melville is equally at home. The
contrasts are marked and they long ago
won the approval OF the public.
Miss Melville is supported by good
company. The stage settings are very at
tractiYe and the play down 20 the smallest
detail Is excellently managed. There are
a number OF other interesting characters
besides Sis"
Florence Webster makes a very desira-
bic Ma Hopkins and Frank Hopkins as
Pa portrays well the family pride In
Sis" James McDuff az Obadiah Odium.
an Indiana product does some very neat
work. Louis Morren leaves nothing TO be
desired IN the way he portrays the part OF
the railroad agent.
Frank Minzey Ridy Scarboro the
country chap with good ideals does some
very interesting acting and also sings
well. Edward Hume as Bart Varnum GER
tainly sustans his part OF the fun making
In a creditable way. There is some very
good singing In which different msmbers
OF the company including Miss Melville
and Catherine Camp take part and Oba-
diah furnishes some good invitations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

The artistic comediene, Rose Melville, In
the characteristic play isis Hopkins is
the attraction az the Imperial theatre
this week Last evening Miss Melville re-
ceived n warm greeting from the audi
ence. She Is great favorite in this city.
The play H. produced under the manage
ment of j. r. Sterling and that. OF
course. guarantees that the same hlgh
standard Is followed I'm It's production this
season as in the past. sis Hopkins" is a
unique character and all her eccentrici-
ties Miss Melville accentuates IN man
ner that causes constant laughter.
The play Is perhaps In plot not very
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-15
$500 TO THE PACIFIC COAST

Via the Chicago Union Pacific a North
western Line from Chicago daily during
March and April, TO San Francisco, Los
Angeles. Portland, Seattle and Tacoma
and other Pacific coast points. Very low
rates 90 Helena, Butte. Spokane. Ogden
and Salt Lake City. Correspondlngly low
rates from all points. Daily and person
ally conducted excursions In Pullman tour
ist sleeping cars 10 San Francisco Los
Angtles and Portland. through without
change. double berh only 800. Choice
of routes. For particulars address w. II
Gu.rln IL Campus -Martius. Detroit. Mich