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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-13

The Peoples Choral Union Will give its an
nual concert at Carnegie Hall on April II. Be
sides Max Bruchs cantata, The Cross Of Fire"
and the finale Of act third OF DE Melster-
singer" there viii be sung two part songs.
Henry Holden Huss's The Recessonai," and
Edgar Stillman kelley's 80 Captainl My Cap
tain" The chorus viii be assisted by the New
York Symphony Orchestra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-13

During the third private concert OF the Manu-
script Society OF New-York. Carl c. 4IulIeEs SEQ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-13

The fourth concert OF the Mendelssohn Trio
Club assisted by Miss Kathryn McGuckin, con-
traIto. VIII be given at the Hotel Majestic to-
| morrow afternoon at . o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-13

The Boston symphony Orchestra viii appear
at Carnegie Han IN the following programme
this week:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
THE 0'GORMAN'S zoo.

The management OF the Zoo announces
that there will be only two more weeks
for the people OF Providence and suburbs
10 see the collection OF animals snd enjoy
the entertainment at the popular resort.
O'Gormans Big Store needs more moor
space and the animals will go to their
summer quarters. For the last two weeks
the manager has enjoyed some OF the best
attractions obtainable.
Next weeks program Will include
Whalley and Whalley, two lady instru-
mentalists, who render solos on the from
bone and various other Instruments; Ray
mond and Sortonia, the two athletic girls
from the New York ladies' Athletic
club will give exhibitions OF fencing and
boxing Mae Russell in her monologue
and parody singing will be sure TO please
AS a special feature for the children the
price OF admission viii be five cents for
all under 6 years Of age. A litter OF
baby wolves was born Friday night and
IL they can be saved they will be ex-
hibited Monday. The Romany Gypsies
will continue 10 tell fortunes free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Fred Irwin's New Majestics, will be
the attraction at the Westminster
Theatre for the coming week beginning
next Monday matinee.
This company has been standard at
traction for several years and Mr.. Irwin
has seen 20 IL that each years program
was even better than that or the season
before The best OF American and Eu-
ropean acts, the cleverest comedians. the
handsomest women. and the best bur
lesdue, have all contributed 20 the an
nual success OF the Majestics, and this
years show, according 10 press and pub
lie everywhere along the circuit Will rep
hesent the same achievement. and be
the best that Mr.. Irwin has ever given.
The program will include two buries-
ques. both in two acts. when Was
King and New York's famous success
king Do-Do'
The olio includes the Two American
Macs. Musical Craigs. harvey & Walker,
Carew g. Hayes. Marie Barrison, and
Farron e. Fay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

the Lackawanna road. IL in love with an
exceptionally bright and pretty young
woman. near Syracuse. There h rival In
the field. for the young lady's Affections
who will stop at nothing TO gall the
fair ones hand. lie, being 20 -e-~ed OF
a hypnotic power and seeing her slip
from his grasp. uses his influences and
throws her into a cateleptic trance, which
IL death-like In reality. ON this parucu-
lar incident hinges the theme OF the story
and basis for some exciting and intricate
situations that call FOR the title or The
Switchmans Daughter"
When all think that Bessie IL .rsally
dead the lover and his rival come 10
manly understanding and the hynotist
Is forced 20 admit that the girl IL merely
I'm a trance. WITH few passes OF the
hands. she RECEIVERS consciousness and
Justice swift and sure Is meted out TO
him I'm an uncommonly effective and last
ing fashion. The company playing 'rbe
Switchmans Daughter" is headed by
Miss Celia Griffiths and Is one specially
selected. while the play Is claimed 10 be
one OF the best yet seen at the Park this
season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

terest In anything previously seen here.
In one OF these the hero, a blacksmith,
who for a purpose OF his own ia passing
as Professor Leon, an instructor I'm ply
steal culture, is set upon In his gymnasium
after he has finished an exhausting series
Of tests and feats OF strength by 10 men.
who come at him with broadswords taken
from the wall.
Alone with a broadsword I'm each hand,
he defends himself and after a fight last
ing fully two minutes, manages to beaS
them off, The fight is said TO be rarely
exciting. but II Is no more so than an
incident In the next act where the hero,
finding that a carriage In which mis-
sweetheart Is riding Is being carried TO
a bridge from which the villains have
removed the props and supports, by the
pair OF runaway horses, descends into
the shallow gully by bearing the weight
OF the bridge on his back. holds IL while
the carriage containing four persons and
drawn by pair OF horses. Is drawn rapid
ly over Il. This feat is said 10 be un-
equaled and the managers OF Mr.. Irving
offer $1,000 10 anyone who can equal H..
The play r. by Charles f. Blaney and
is said 10 be one OF the best by the author
OF Across the Pacific" and others. The
supporting Mr.. Irving is said TO
be above the average and contains among
others the famous Herbert brothers trio
OF acrobats, Lillyn Allyn, premier SOU
brette. and little Claire Schade. the
youngest toe dancer In America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
NOTED SPORTSMAN DEAD.
J. Malcolm Forbes Succumbs After Under
going Operations, at Milton.

Milton. Mass. Feb. a-J. NJ. Forbes.
widely known as a patron OF light har-
ness racing. and yachtsman. died at Z
a. m. yesterday at his residence here. Mr.
Forbes had been suffering from an I'm
ternal malady for about a week Two
operations were performed by promi-
nent surgeons OF Boston as last re-
sort. Mr.. Forbes was nearly 90 years old.
lie was very wealthy and was for many
years n heavy stakeholder of the Amerl-
can Bell Telephone company and other
properties. He was formerly commodore
II the Eastern Yacht club and was noted
IS a horse breeder.
Although a successful business man, he
vas best known as leader in the syn
licate which owned the yacht Puritan.
which defeated the Genesta in the inter.
national race OF 1885 He later became
sole owner Of the yacht and also bought
he cup defender Volunteer. lie was also
interested in horse breeding and racing
and bought the stallion Arion paying
g2,O00 for him In 1891. This was then a
record price. Later he bought Nancy
Hanks goo then the queen OF trotters.
lie owned and conducted a racing plant
at Readville. Mass, and was perhaps the
leader In the North in breeding fast
horses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
TWO NEW STEAMERS.
Restless and Margaret 10 Run Coming Sea-
son In Nearby Waters.

Two companion steamers, the Restless
and Margaret. will be put into regular
service the coming season. running be-
tween Watch HILL r. l.. and New Lon
don and Norwich. Conn. The Restless,
built by the Fergusons at Fishers Island,
and just launch at Noank. Conn. is 15l
feet I'm length and Is 10 be fitted with all
modern equipments including electric
lights. She will make. without pushing,
from ~ TO Is miles an hour. The present
boat, the Munatawuxet. will continue To
run on the route until the Restless r.
completed
The companion ship. the Margaret. il
only n few years older than the Restless.
which Is named for Adrian Blocks vessel
In which he sailed the Rhode Island nnd
Connecticut coasts In the 18th century
The Margaret r. a fine steel boat built by
the Plant people and her speed will per.
NIT her to make two round trips daily
the coming season between Watch HIN
and Norwich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

In Through Fire and Water" which
comes TO the Imperial next week, the
story is simply told but vividly brought
deals with the life history OF a knight
OF the throttle" a romance OF the rail-
Joe Thorne had followed the rail ever
since he could remember: his old dad
before him was known as the most fear
less OF engineers I'm the company's SER
vice. For forty years he had Numbered
down the great steel highway OF the
river road, and his end came just as his
lfe's work was through. while he was
making'his las& trip with his boy Joe at
his side Joe started rairoading as
newsboy on the trains.
AS he grew In strength and stature he
entered the engine service as wiper in
the round house first; then stoker on
a drill engine. and from that TO the proud
position OF fireman at his fathers side
That was a number or years ago. The
opening OF the play finds Joe grown 10
manhood hlling the place his father had
left vacant on that last sad trip, one
that had enrolled his name among the
heroes OF the past Joe was now the
master OF the iron horse and well he sup
ported the laures handed down by his
brave old sire He was the same modest
nhIu NOfhlnB fnecnhnlC
Thorne the elder had been before him
He went on smashing time records and
setting a mark for speed that none dared
follow. No wonder he pulled the Daisy
Train" as the Thunderbolt flyer was
called. One night through an error Of
the dispatcher, an official special was de-
layed directly I'm the way OF Joe's flying
engine. He came laundering through the
fog and darkness drawing a load of hui
man freight behind him. When he saw
too late the warning lights Of the train
ahead and knew that a crash was un-
avoidable, II was not OF himself he
thought but Of those in the train ahead
and behind whose lives depended upon
his nerve and skill i'm checking the whirl-
ing. throbbing monster OF iron and steel
that moved or stopped by his will The
crash came but was robbed OF it's horror
by the man who stood at the lever until
his cab was smashed 10 kindling wood
and himself thrown down the bank with
the wreck OF his engine. Not a life was
lost. and among those who were saved
was the president OF the road and his
beautiful daughter. She was Of the new
school. strong, athletic with mind Of
her own. She was engaged 10 marry
John Wilder. superintendent Of the divis-
ion upon which Joe worked. From the
hour OF the wreck she showed marked
interest in Joe. From that time on Joe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

commerce yesterday this subject was con-
sidered at length and formal and vigor-
Gus objection was unanimously adopted
Inquiry yesterday developed the inform
alton that Baltimore banks are lending
money freely 10 merchants to replenish
their stocks.
The resumption OF clearings by the
banks OF Baltimore has become a marvel
TO banking circles throughout the coun-
try
AT the chamber Of commerce yesterday
merchants reported a cheerful outlook for
the wholesale and jobibng houses. with a
surprising amount OF business coming
here, especially from the South.
Yesterday was the severest In point OF
weather since the fire. sleet and snow al
ternating and making the work OF dyna-
hitting dangerous IN the burned district.
The Chesap peake bay is so full of Ice foes.
extending 100 miles below this port. that
navigation except for the heaviest ocean
going steamers is practically suspended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

je present season. is the best evidence Of
n character OF the work.
.Nr. Hopper a Mr.. Pickwick-the come
Inns most pretentious character type
\ supported by "a company whose names
y synonymous with all that Is best ia
n theatrical profession. Digby Bell heads
n list as Sam Weller His reputation
n n comedian Is well known. Louis
lyme. another fine actor, plays Alfred
0gle Frank Bclcher. whose reputation
h Tn as an actor and singer IS uf the best,
IL who for many years has been asso-
ted with many OF the better class OF
t ERA companies, plays the part OF Tony
keller Marion Field is the prima donna.
H. plays the part of Arabella and Is de-
fhtful both as an actress and singer
ss Field mas voice Of marvellous
lge. taking -" sharp with the great
Il OF ease She Is recognized by many
ties as the best comic opera prima
tnna Of the day.
Dainty Little Marguerite Clark, looked
Hon by many as the most delightful
lbretto since Lotta's time, plays Polly.
ura Joyce Bell. another actress OF ma
nal repute, appears as the famous Mrs.
rdell. Mr. Wardle will be interpreted
j. X Adams Mr. Snodgrass by Au-
\ stus Colletl. Mr. Tupman by +. r..
Killing; the Fat Boy by Guy Bartlett.
H. DR. Slammer by @. r.. Williams
SIpre is large chorus and ensemble of
n and the magnificent production in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
PARK THEATRE.

Filled with the most exciting incident
the pastoral play, The switchmans
Daushter." which is to be given for the
first time in this city at the Park theatre
next week. Is one with a theme unusual
In being based on the power OF hypnotism
and the ability OF a hypnoust 10 exercise
such control over his victim as 10 send
her in such deep sleep that her fam
ily mistake IL FOR death and preparations
arc made Tor her burial. The story Is most
unusual I'm its working out and Is rarely
interesting 10 Is TO be given by a COM
pany described as being much above the
average and with due advantage taken Of
the opportunities for effective scenic set
tings.
To sum up the story i'm short. a young
train fireman who has been promoted 20
the post OF engineer on the fast express OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
KEITR'S THEATRE.

Keiths Providence theatre offers most
attractive program for the coming week
and IT is foregone conclusion that an
other week or crowded houses will be the
order at that popular playhouse Heading
the bill will be the favorite Fadette or
chestra the mere announcement OF which
is sufficient 10 attract large numbers of
music lovers No musical organization in
America enjoys the fame and wide popu-
larity NJ the Fadettes. They hold un-
rivalled the urlque position I'm the musical
world OF being the only musical orgaplza-
tion composed entirely of women that
has won the unstlnted praise OF the
worlds foremost critics.
They have been featured at all OF the
large eXpositions In every part OF the
world, and are today one OF the biggest
drawing cards in the vaudeville field
This orchestra consists OF tweney young
women who were organized and are di-
rected and managed by Caroline y. Mich
OILS Under her direction they will give
half hour concerts OF popular and semi
,asscal music. and encores are usually
as numerous with them as with Sousa.
A welcome topline entertainer will be
Charles Dickson. who recently deserted
the legitimate ranks for vaudeville Mr.
Dickson is clever comedian. OF clean
cut legitimate methods He Is remember
cd by Providence theatregoers as having
been the original Quincy Adams Sawyer
also for his former big success I'm "Incog"
In which he starred several seasons ago.
Assisted by Miss Pauline Bilingg Mr.
Dickson will present an amusing comedy
sketch, "a Pressing Matter" by Brandon
Hurst. and viii undoubtedly score one of
The hits OF the bin. Bailey g. Madison.
new comcrs viii contribute largely to the
fun OF tho entertainment by an exceeding
" funny eccentric comedy act Paul
Barnes. who Is noted as being the author
Of Dolly Gray" and several other song
hits will give an original monologue of
up-to-date songs and stories. Adamini a.
Taylor both excellent vocalists. will give
a pleasing act called "The Wandering
Minstrels" in which they introduce some
excellent vocal selections. Lynch and
Jewell will present an amusing act intro
ducing some laughable burlesque illus
trated ballads and some exceptionally fine
eccentric dancing.
Charles Ascot and Mile. Eddie will
give a delightful and novel dancing and
acrobatic comedy act while Harper. Des-
mond g. Bailey. colored comedians. will
give a lively singing and dancing act
Dclphino & Delmora will give a comedy
musical act. and the Maginleys will be
seen IN daring trapcze act Others on
the bin will be May Evans. whistler: AL
Coleman. dialect comedian: Sullagley
brothers. expert bag punchers: and the
biograph with new motion pictures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
NEGRO WAS
ROASTED
TO DEATH.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 9.-Glencoe
Bays, a negro hunted down by a mob.
was burned at the stake yesterday near
Crossett. He was charged with the MUIR
der Of j. ID. Stephens OF Ashley county
stephens, who was wealthy planter
had few words with Bays yesterday,
the negro later securing a shotgun and
killing Stephens at close range.
The negro then beat the body with the
butt OF the gun and made his escape.
Bloodhounds were brought on a special
train from Lake village. They readily
took the scent and traced the murderer
TO his fathers house, where the negro
was found hiding in a we'll mob
several hundred strong surrounded and
dragged for the murderer who made "A
full confession. With hands and feet tied
he was bound TO a stake In his fathers
yard. Brush was piled around him. the
torch applied and the man slowly burned
to death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

les some dainty as well as historical
tunes and a lavish display OF scenery
general properties. The atom sphere
MT PickwIck' Is OF the time OF
kens and the framework OF scenery
decidedly quaint and different from
thing that has been given on the stage
years. "Mr Pickwick' will be a treat
only 10 regular theatregoers. but also
boo kiovers. students of Dickens ana
|nirers Of refined comedy
PIE success Of the English comedian.
|rles Hnwtrey. I'm his London triumph
|tled "A Message From Mars and
pc Man From Blankley's.' the past
seasons, has been more than dupli-
I'D by his brilliant farce. "Saucy
|y." which is 20 he offered here az the
|yidcnce opera house next Thursday.
Hay and Saturday evenings and Sat
lay matinee, under Charles Frohman's
|ction.
was Mr. Frohman's intention to have
|sented Mr. Hawtrey IN the "Blanklcy''
sally plays last. season. after hav-
introduced the actor TO the American
'llc the season previous In "A Message
I'm Mars, but IL took all OF both sea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

sons before the theatregoers were thor
oughly satiated with the Mars play.
Though 'Saucy Sally" and THE Man
From Blankley's' were more effervescent
IN comedy than "A Message From Mars"
Mr.. Frohman elected 20 open Mr.. Haw-
treys tour with the last named piece. the
manager being quite convinced that the
other two pieces could safely wait That
his judgment WAS correct was borne out
by his satisfactory experience with the
Mars" and "Blankley" plays.
The recent presentation at the Hollis
street theatre, Boston, OF "Saucy Sally
was It's initial production in America.
and the piece is shortly 10 be repeated at
the Criterion theatre. New York. for the
first time IN that city. The piece was orig
inally produced by Mr. Hawtrey at the
Comedy theatre, London. and run there
nearly 250 nights IL made Mr.. Hawtrey's
reputation as the best farce actor OF his
time
The company that surrounds Mr. Haw-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

After a successful run of three months
b. the Herald Square theatre, New YORK
eity. and prior to an extended engagement
IN LONDON. De Wolf Hopper and his com
bany are just playing few OF the large
lrties. The date OF their engagement here
Is the first three nights OF next week, with
Monday and Wednesday Mr.
Pickwick" dramatization OF Dickens
|'Pickwick Papers" Is the vehicle which
hr. Hopper employs this season to ex-
blolt his talents. IL Is musical produc-
hon, the music having been composed by
Manuel Klein. musical director OF Daniel
'rrohman's New Lyceum theatre I'm New
York His brother Charles Klein. well
known In the literary world, has drama
|lzed the book and the enormous success
'he piece enjoyed last year, It's popularity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
LAKEWOOD.

The whist club organized by Mrs
Thomas Keefe had its regular meeting
last night, being entertained by Mrs.
Frank Lockwood OF Warwick avenue.
Five tables were filed with players and
the first prize was won by Mrs. Keefe
who received silver cheese plate. Mrs
Lockwood won second a gold picture
frame and MRS. Herbert Walker got the
consolation trophy. a book for amateur
photos. OF the men. John Armstrong was
awarded a silk muffler. Thomas Keefe n
silk-eEaHat- and William Goss n deck OF
cards
The play was between TIE hours OF $40
and 1880 and then the hostess served
dainty lunch. after which the meeting ad-
journed TO meet with Mrs Frank White
OF Adams street I'm two weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Montgomery Irving. claimed 20 be an
uncommonly good actor. will appear for
the first time in this city next week at
the Empire theatre. IN the first produc-
tion here Of the new sensational romantic
drama. For His Brothers Crime" The
play is filed with exciting incidents and
realistic and enjoyable comedy and Is 10
be produced hy n company far above the
average. N Is stated. Several ~ the
scenes have never been approached In in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

trey is largely the organization that sup
ported the comedian IN the London runs
OF the three pieces Mr. Frohman brought
over 90 this country the whole party and
scenery intact
At the end OF the present season Mr..
Hawtrey is under contract TO return TO
London for an extended stay In that me-
tropolis His forthcoming appearance here
will therefore be his last for a period OF
at least three years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
EMDIRE SUNDAY NIGHT
6sVuu uuu6J Feb. FL.
cLARkE'S PROVIDENCE BAND

LIEUT.. HERBERT l.. CLARKE.
Greatest Solo Cornstst In the World, H.
New Solos; CLAUDE w. 5PARY.
Americas Greatest Trombone soloist
CHARLES EVERETT, Flute and Piccolo
Soloist: DIR. CLARENCE b. DAVIS.
Tenor and Others.
Tiokets-60, 35. rs and 10 cents. at Gofi
& Darlings, and Joseph M. Mann's,
Westminster Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20
UNFAIRNESS ALLEGED.
Baltimore Merchants Protest Against Ad-
vantage Takenb Trunk Roads.

Baltimore, Feb 2o.--The merchants and
business men generally of Baltimore,
have been very much aroused over reports
that certain trunk railways are taking
advantage OF the embarrassments Incl
dent TO the fire here; TO do away with diff
ferentials on grain in favor OF this city,
with the object OF eliminating this port as
a competitor in the foreign trade.
At a general meeting OF the chamber OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

went through many trials and tribula-
tions: In fact Through Fire and Water
TO win the hand of his fair adm!rer. which
he eNentuallY does.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

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