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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-13
Eastern S. S. Co.
kENNEBEC DIVISION.

Steamer Della Collins leaves Augusta
daily at 80 r. NJ, Halluwell AT 2G Z. NJ.
connecting with main line steamers leav-
ing Gardiner at 3.:5 Richmond at 40.
Bath at 500 p. NJ. and Popham Beach at
40 r. NJ. for Boston.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf,
BOSTON. daily. except Sunday. at 800 p.
NJ. for all river landings.
All freight via the steamers or this
Company is insured against fire and ma
rine risk
ALLEN PARTRIDGE, Augusta. Me-.
c. A COLE, HaIlowell Me,
Agents.
CALVIN AUSTIN. " p & Gen'l Mgr.
Boston, Mass.
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AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.
,epHrHA ENcAMPMENT NO.

Meetings at 8 O'Clock every second and
fourth Tuesdays
G. c. PEASLEE, Scribe.
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daily for main line points
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

So Gardner. ar. $40 240 6SA 0W
Through tickets to California aud all
points South aud West may he lad Of II.
H.. Walker. ticket agent. Augusta. the
only office In Augusta selling via al
routes and checking baggage free OF or.
pense
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v. Pres. & Gen Mag'r.. G p. Z T. a
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

tion as soon as possible. bu. before she
can do so. Smith becomes so exasperated
that he himself leaves for his honeymoon
and solitude with his wife before the
guests can leave. Before he goes, how
ever he himself has considerable bother
he being very jealous when Count Won
Guggenheim who mistakes Mrs. Smith
for the elderly spinster. Miss Smith. and
proposes TO her and when he detects Mrs
Smiths brother, who Is supposed 10 be her
music teacher kissing her.
one of the most laughable scenes OF the
play Is the Masquerade Ball which the
servants give when the Smiths are sup
posed to be at the opera. The play af-
fords n number OF excellent parts, and II
is a foregone conclusion that II will go
down as one OF the best liked PLAYS in
the Albee companys career. Miss Law
renee will play the role OF Mrs. Smith,
and Mr. Craig will play Smith. Miss
Reimer will have one OF the best comedy
roles she has had for some time as La
vinia. "The President OF the Cook Ladies'
Union" who is so instrumental I'm causing
the numerous complications in the play.
Everyone who saw Mr.. Nicander last sea-
son IN his inimitably funny impersona-
ton OF Won Bulow Schmidt I'm The Man
From Mexico" Will anticipate treat
from him when he appears next week as
Count Won Guggenheim, the eXcttable lit-
tie German. Mr.. IoSee WIZ play the HIT
atious Frenchman. General Billetdoux,
and Miss Rivers will be his watchfu wife.
Miss Ingram will play Julia. the maid,
pert and "touchingly clever"
Mr.. Byrne will play Robert Walton.
Mrs Smiths brother. and Miss Young
will play his bride OF q day. former
professional dancer. and will Introduce a
graceful Spanish dance. Mr. owen will
he happily cast as Major Duncombe. with
memories of last night and member OF
the old guard. and Miss Anna l.. Bates,
a very clever member OF the Pawtucket
Albee company. Will play the elderly
maiden lady. Miss Smith. Tuesday even
ing, May Slst. patrons will be given
souvenir photographs OF Mr.. Craig. and
Wednesday evening will be Smith Night,
when IT is anticipated that many people
or that name will be present 10 see some
additional fun specially for this occasion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

r.. r. Patton will present at the West
Minister theatre commencing Monday next
for the first time here the Trans Oceanic
Spectacular Extravaganza company. a
glance over the VARIOUS features Of the
program Will show that the curtain will
rise on n novel and splendid spectacle.
There will he an unrivaled chorus OF
handsome women richly costumed and
the "oho" will present many entertaining
features including the Falco Trio.
musicians and singers; la Thama. Eu-
ropean aerial acrobats: Adams and Drew.
in comedy singing and talking; Demo
Troupe. equilibrists and acrobats; tho
Fly SIsterS, singers and dancers and
Fuller and Raymond. eccentric comedians.
Immediately following the vaudeville
entertainment the company will present
brilliant comedy the Merry Wicked
World. IN which VIII bring 10 a close
The best burlesque performance 81 the
season
The mex, attraction win be The Glrls
from France"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

For the fourth week OF the stock sea-
son at the Imperial. the Richard Buhler
stock company will offer what mas al
ways proved one OF the strongest and
most satisfying romantic dramas suited
70 stock presentation. Monte Cristo. =
Few plays of IT, class have enjoyed such
lore popularity with no signs of a wan
ing ot Interest or loss OF attractivenass
as the GENERALIZATION of Dumas famous
hose " -A-+r---rrotrd the ca-
pahiities of Mr.. Buhlur and -his snlendia
organization viii recognize ~ once their
peculiar htncss for thoroughly effec-
two and highly interesting portrayal of
the strong characters and intensely dra-
matte Incidents ~ the play I'm which Mr
James o'Neil has for 50 many wears
achieved such distinguished success.
In all the range Of romantic Characters
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

tinuous has been the stream Of visiting
relatives.
AZ last they believe they have exhaust
ed the list and Smiths patience Is ex-
haustcd when they receive a telegram
announcing the coming OF Mrs gmith's
aunt Mrs. Billetdoux and her new hus-
band. General BnletdouN. a nrtatious
Frenchman. Smith IL eNasperated. but
determines upon a desperate stroke for
happiness and solitude with his wife He
summons lavinie. the cook. who " about
TO be discharged because Of incompet-
ency. and promises her q big reward n
she viii do her worst while Mrs Billet
doux and the general remain and thus
hurry their departure Lavinia agrees
and from the arrival OF the guests until
the deps arturo OF Smith. az the finish of
the laSLACl- fun goez-faAL- fu-
rious. Lavinia's worst Is pretty bad. and
Mrs. Billetdoux attempts 10 take into
her own hands the re'ns 81 what ahc
thinks II very badly managed house
Lsy1nia causes no end Of trouble nut
is backed 10 by Mr smith
The general is discovered kissing = per,
maid. and the Jealous Mrs Biletdoux de-
ternines 10 take him away from ttmpta-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

10 those who know nothing OF the lau-
rels he has elsewhere won I'm its por-
trayal. but who have become familiar
with his work here, Il will be evident at
once that 10 see Mr.. Ruhler In this great
role will be TO enjoy an opportunity to
see him at his best. The role of Mer-
cedes is also one in which Miss Lillian
Kemble should appear 10 exceptionally
fine advantage. and one In which her
dramatic and gracious personality should
take on a new lustre in the eyes OF play
goers.
Mr.. Kearney. Miss Dunlap and the other
members Of the company will all have
congenial parts: and the staging OF the
play viii be In entire keeping with tho
standard already set by Mr. Buhler. who.
with his notable company OF associate
players, has grown daily stronger In the
estimation of the most intelligent class OF
playgoers A special matinee will be
given on Monday CMemorial day.. Mr..
Buhler and the entire company will hold
a stage reception on Thursday afternoon.
and on Tuesday an opportunity will be
afforded TO meet Mr.. Kearney, while
souvenirs will be distributed on both
Thursday and Friday afternoons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
EMPIRE THEATRE.

| For the first time in Providence. the
sensational meiodrama, "A Night in
Chinatown win be given next week a!
the Empire theatre by Miss Dot Karroll
and her talented and popular company.
the play tells the story OF the troubles
and trials, as we'll as OF the final triumph
OF a Toor flower girl. an orphan, who
sells fl' wers in New York and in New
York q Chinatown The villain OF tho
play discovers fact of which she is ner-
self IN ignorance. that she is an helre IS.
b. finding a will and with his pa-tae-.
Mcy Key. chief OF the Highhinders. tries
10 force her into q marriage Ina viii h
he may gain possession OF her fortune
on her refusal 70 consent she is abducted
by Moy Key and his gang and Is made
prisoner I'm Moy's house. but through the
clever work OF Mamie Brennan and Bar
ney Brogan all is finally made right I'm
the last act.
II Is most interesting and thrilling
play, I'm which there is deal Of heart
interest and some sensational scenes, as
one where a man Is thrown into den
OF snakes In the cellar OF house In
Chinatown heroic knife duel and some
others as exciting. James Kennedy. the
popular comedian OF previous summer
companies at the Empire. viii make his
first appearance here In this play. having
been prevented from Joining the company
previously by the length OF his season.
Louis Leon Hall Will be the Chinese
Highbinder and Miss Kathryn Purnell the
flower girl. Miss Karroll plays the warm
hearted Irish girl, and Mr.. Kennedy Will
be her policeman lover The play will
be elaborately staged and specialties will
be given between the acts Matinees are
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
B0YDEN HEIGHTS.

With n host OF free exhibits and per-
formances. the new Boyden Heights will
open for the season. on Decoration day.
under the management OF Spitz, Nathan
son & Ames. the two first named being
the well known managers OF the Empire
and Park theatres. snd Mr.. Ames being
well known business man Of Provi-
dence The resort has been greatly
changed, the buildings having been ma
terialfy added to- The dance hall is still
the best in the state and Thornton's or
ohestra will discourse sweet music for
dancing. The Boyden Heights dinners
are noted All over New England for their
excellence. and under the new manage
ment will remain at the same high stand
ard as the best on the bay. The dining
halls have been enlarged and no waits
will be necessary OF the new buildings
one OF the most notable is the penny
vaudeville hall devoted 10 bioscope. mu-
toscope and similar novelties
There will be a pike or street of con-
cessions and plenty OF amusements on
the grounds. Grottos, sylvan retreats
among groves by streams Of clear run
ming water, and a lake Of some extent
invite all comers. The Boyden Heights
concert band OF 40 pieces and the Helen
May Butler Ladies' Military band. the
original and still the largest ladies' band
In this country Will he heard at the
Heights for the opening week And be-
sides the attractions OF the entertain
ments there will be one of the most
startling novelties ever seen in Rhode
Island for a free exhibition. twice daily,
at the lake near the railroad.
This is the high diving act OF Prof J.
W. Germans high diving horses. King
and Queen, who leap from platform 40
feet above the surface Of the lake com
ing down head first and forefeet ex-
tended. The act has been seen In Europe
and was there as here declared TO be the
most wonderful exhibition OF animal
training ever witnessed II is only one
OF several free exhibitions TO be given
twice daily for the benefit OF all comers
Boyden Heights may be reached by the
cars OF the Consolidated road Warren e.
Bristol division. leaving Fox Point, from
the cars Of the Rhode Island company on
It's Riverside branch or from the boats
OF the Providence Fall River e. Newport
steamboat company, which are to stop
there for the first time. II is the most
beautiful OF all the bay resorts and IL is
to be maintained, as heretofore. n place
where women and children are welcomed
and are assured Of peaceful enjoyment
without moles tation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
CRESCENT PARK.

This popular resort will assume a mid
season aspect tomorrow and Monday, as
all the regular amusements and several
new ones will open to their fullest ex-
tent The management promises enter
tainment surprising anything heretofore
seen at the park. II the weather favors
ana even if IL does not many Of the at
fractions will run just the same
very interesting feature on Monday
VIII he the free exhibit OF the u. 8
government life savers showing an ac-
tual rescue scene, wrecked ship
launching OF lifeboat. shooting lifeline
across wreck and sailors brought back
through the surf I'm tho breeches buoy.
Crescent Park theatre opens with a
fine attraction, Terry McCovern and his
company Terrible Terry will spar dur
ing the performance. The famous Banda
Napoli, Giullo II. Capone. leader, will
give free concerts morning, afternoon
snd evening. Another new feature will,
be the Marvellous Educational Exhibit OF
Boa Constructors from the jungles OF
Asia, snow the largest serpent In the
country measuring "a feet IN length.
lewis famous shore dinner will add
10 their fame II such a thing is possible
and the big dining hall will be thronred
tomorrow and Monday, "a hundreds OF
Rhode islanders have not yet tasted
Professor Lewis viands although he has
been open Sundays for the past few
weeks. Lewis Stringed orchestra will
play during the bake
Pay visit TO the steepiec hase. Rivers
OF Venice. Loop the LOOP Miniature
Railroad. new Four-track Merry-Go-
Round, Russian Tobosgan. Bathing
Beach and Moving Pictures. Shoot the
Chutes, new Bowling Alleys. Billiard
hall. etc Take the children to the new
race track with running horses and pony
carte and YOU viii come % the conciu-
sion that good old Crescent Park is open
for surA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

the pastor. Rev A w c Anderson, ia.1s,
s: $50, f L.
WanskucaS. vandewater street. Rev G.
Perry. pastor-I. sermon: 12:l5, &: 7,
special Memorial Day sermon.
Washington Park Rev III A Rldgeway.
pastor-PTeaching at 1o:45 and $50; 8,
1913; f L. $50.
UNITARIAN.
First Congregational, Benefit and Be-
nevolent streets, Augustus M Lord min
ister-S 6. s:3o; public worship lo:45. Mr.
Lord will preach
Westminster Unitarian church and
Woodbury. Memorial. Adelaide avenue,
w Kent, minister's 8. 10: morning SER
vice, 10:45.
UNIvERSALIsT.
First. Greene street, Rev H Cushman.
ID ID, pastor-Publc worship. i0:45: s.
12:15.
Church OF the Mediator, Cranston and
Burgess streets Rev W c Seileck. d d.
pastor-Service 10:45, Some Thoughts
for Memorial Day" 8 8. n:15; Y L.
$50. conducted by the pastor.
MISCELLANEOUS
Bell street chapel-Services, 8; Memori-
al Sunday service In which the Rodman
Post OF the Grand Army of the Republic
will Join. Rev Clay MacCauley, chaplain,
subject OF sermon. Patriot Duty in These
Days OF Peace"
Mission OF the Coming King. $50 Broad
street, st Dennis block--10& prayer, Bro
] T Meehan and others will speak at
2:45: conference at 1880.
Church OF the New Jeru salem, Trinity
square, Rev George s Wheeler, pastor
Service. 10:@5, subject, Memorial Ser
vice." 3, 1908
b.1soohtoaf .oot>.,,
building, II Snow street-Servtce, 1890.
subject, Union and Unity" Mr. Russell
Johnson. lecturer
Mission Franchise, Central Baptist
church vestry, weybosset street. opposite
Chestnut street-Service. s; s 8, 4: preach
ing by Rev N N Aubin. subject lie debit
ct fusage des boissons enivrantes"
Philliphdale. Grace Phillips Memorial
chapei-Baptism, preaching. II and T. by
the rector, Rev Louis W Horton; 8,
12:15
The Providence Spiritual society, Co
lumbia hall, corner OF Richmond and
Weybosset streets-Afemorial services, 2:3o
and 1880, Mrs c Fannie Allyn, speaker
Church OF the Emmanuel corner Chest
nut and Clifford streets--B S. $50; preach
Ing. 0;45, by Rev Thomas Hodgen; gospel
service. Z; Young Peoples meeting, g.
The 18th aaniversady service Of st Au-
sustine,s Guild OF st Stephens church
VIII be held IN the church on Trinity Sum
day tomorrow EVENING" at 7:O O'clock
The Rev Edward Osborne. 8 J II OF
the Church OF ST John the Evangelist,
Boston. will preach The sermon. The pub
lie are cordially invited
Broad Street Christian. q A Confbcar,
pastor-Organ recital by Mr. L @ sher-
man, 1890; worship with sermon, 1o45.
members OF Camps 8 and "a Of Spanish
American War Veterans win be present;
8 8. 1918: Union meeting OF G K societies.
$50; evening service, $780, subject, Bible
Memorials"
Manton. ST Peter's-S g. $40; morning
prayer and sermon. 1o:45; evening prayer
and instruction, 4:s0.
Johnston. Brown avenue, Ben District
chapel Of the Good Shephsrd-S s. $50
IN G. A building, Westminster and
Jackson Streets, mems meeting with
address by Rev J. I. Henson, ID, on
Some Problems OF the Twentieth Gen.
tury.'
Advent Christian church. Hammond
street. Rev II w Hewitt. pastor-Mornins
service. 1o:45, subject, Bible Study In the
Home:" 8. 12:15; evening service, 7.so.
subject, The Immortality OF the Soul"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

American stage. II is from the pen OF
George III. Broadhurst, author OF what
Happened TO Jones" "rhe Wrong Mr.
Wright" and when originally produced
I'm New York few years ago the critics
pronounced II unauestionably the big
laughing success for 20 years The play
is based upon series OF the funniest
complications and tangles Imaginable
and II Is not exaggerated 10 say that
there Is laugh in every line from the
rise of the curtain 10 the last line, John
Smith and his young wife have been
married several months. and not once
In that time have they been left alone.
not even for their honeymoon, SO con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The Albee Stock company at Keith's
viii doubtless provoke veritable cyclone
of merriment next week IN that scream
ingly funny farce. "Why Smith Left
Home" which Il undeniahly the suu-
niest play OF its kind ever seen on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

The excellent company now appearing
AZ the Providence Opera house win pre-
sent as It's second bin play that has en-
joyed a wide range of popularity. and
which was one of the greatest successes
OF the hook world and stil remains so.
II is Edward r. Roses dramatixation OF
Psll Leicester Ford's Janice Meredith
and win first be seen here at popular
prices on Monday next at the special
matinee TO be given I'm honor OF Memorial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
A CLEAN RECORD

The liquid which has given suprer.
satisfaction 20 householder II suI eSo
NAPTHol. IL fills numerous eyervdsv
wants because u can be utilized IN ma,,y
ys ss perfect cleanser and purifier
ted ''ses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
sf2.25 TO CHICAGO AND RETURN VIA
THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD

From Buffalo. Tickets on sale. June 16.
II. iS. 10 and 20. 1904. good returning up
TO June 2sth. For full particulars as TO
rates and limits from New England write
L. r. Burgess. N. Il. Il. A.. New old
South Bldg, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

which have appealed 20 the interest and
the enthusiastic plaudits OF theatregoers,
there Is no more conspicuous than that
OF the Count OF Monte Cristo and even
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
AT THE THEATRES WEEK. WEEK

studio. and are said 20 be a work OF art.
Receptions will be held on Tuesday after
noon by Miss FvessOn and Mr. Alsop and
by Miss Handy at the Thursday matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
$500 TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN VIA
THE NICKEL PLATE ROAD

From Buffalo. Tickets on sale each
Tuesday and Thursday during June. Full
particulars regarding rates 10 ST. Louis
on application to l. i. Burgess. N. r. T..
A.. New Old South Bldg. Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28
DON'T EAll TO READ

Gabrielle. or the Order Of the Sons Of
Maha. by Alfonso dElia of Providence
II begins as serial in The News on
Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-28

daily including Monday. at 10 and q
cents, while the evening prices are 10
70 and 80 cents, with seats reserved IN
advance
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-10

That was a great jolly the democratic
editors gave Judge Parker, and one
equally as picturesque that he gave
them.
They said TO him;
Judge Parker, we bring you by our
presence here today practical and mate
rial evidence that the promise it was
the speakers fortune to make before the
democratic national committee in Wash
ington last January, in supporting the
invitation TO hold the nominating con-
vention in ST. Louis, came close to real
prophecy. 1t was promised then that
the delegates would leave st. Louis car
rying the banners of a united, harmo-
NOUS and militant democracy. Your WIS.,
itors of today redeem the promise. We
come to give You visible token of that
harmony, to testify that we are armed
for aggressive battle and TO assure you
that we are solidly united in the convic-
tion that our platform and our candi-
date carry the same message TO the
people, both speaking for the same i'm
perishable verities of right and wis
DOM"
The harmony" and united party
they speak of is probably not as appar-
ent TO others as it may be to them, but
the truth will be apparent enough to
them in November.
Judge Parker replied by declaring that
they were representatives of the great
American people," mighty forces in the
upbuiLling and strengthening of Ameri-
can citizenship and such things, but
he will find that the democratic editors
can do little towards electing a demo-
cratic ticket because the people have
no confidence in democracy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-10
nHOMAS MHcKS.

inilamcd with poison, my stomach
became entirely dcmoralixcd, a bad
odor emanatcd from my urine, and !
realized was a sick man. The doe
tors dosed me 20 their hearts content,
but kept growing worse. Then for
tune brought Peruna 20 my notice
and at once hogan TO mend. kept
taking Il for i've months before was
completely cured. feel now that |
owe my life 20 Pcruna aud will never
cease TO be QUALIFICATIONS NJ.
Hicks.
$. l.. Earle, superintendent %
Streets, Jacksonville. fla., writes;
81 am a firm believer Ia Pcruna.
| ind that Il has been ~ practical
benefit o. number Of the man en-
ployed in the Street Cleaning Depart.
mont In the city Of Jacksonville.
They are especially exposed 20 the
inclcmency OF the weather and
number who caught cold, when later
developed into pnoumonia, kidney OF
liver trouble, were cured through the,
use Of Peruna."-S. l.. Earle, Super
tendcnt % Streets.
II You do not derive prompt and sai
factorv results from the use ~ Peru
write ., once 70 DR.. Hartman, giving
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-10
DANGEROUS KIDNEY
DISEASES CURED
Pe-runa Creating a National
Sensation In the Cure OF
Chronic Ailments OF
The Kidneys.

Fred r. Penncll. Pianist, Grand Opera
House, Hot Springs, Ark, writes;
1.-TWO years ago | came 10 Hot Springs
20 take the baths and be treated for
bladder and kidney trouble. After
spending two months here under the
care OF one OF the most prominent ply
sicians and receiving little or no benefit,
was persuaded TO try Peruna. | had
little faith in Il, but after using one lot
tie 1 noticed q marked improvement,
Three bottles entirely cured me. ] can
cheerfully recommend Pcrunato'anyo one
afflicted a. was."-Frcd X. Penncll.
Thomas NJ. Hicks, ilSi 18th St., Louis
Vile, KY, writes;'
sNeglected colds, irregular habits and
Sverwork brought on serious kidney
and bladder trouble. My blood seemed