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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

Leap" In which Miss Dupont povtrays
a smart society girl who aids In a rather
novel manner a bashful suitor to propose
10 her Bailey and Madison never fail 70
provoke gales OF fun by their absurdly
funny grotesQue acrobatic act and Wal
ter Kelley a dialect comedian who is
warmly praised. will be a prominent fun
contributor. Mr.. Kelley first attracted the
attention Of the public when he appeared
In support Of Marie Dressler He is said
u have gained place among the fore
most monologuists OF the season and is
distinct acquisition 10 the list OF headline
favorites.
The Fitzgibbon Mccoy Trio will figure
conspicuously among the funmakers in
thcii laughable sketch, THE Mischievous
Brother" a condemnation Of nonsense
which never fails TO arouse hearty laugh
ter The Millman Trio daring and novel
European high wire walkers and the Or
yheus Comedy Four In an appropriately
ramed act Fifteen Minutes of Riot"
" III be interesting and entertaining fea-
tures
J. Aldrich Libby and Kathryn Trayer,
well known balladsts will give a pleas
ing vocal comerdy act. and Carter and
Bluford colored comedians, will offer
sketch called "A Kickapee Romance In
which they Introduce several quick cos
tune and makeup changes. kimball ana
Donovan, excellent banJoistsi German ana
West. singers and dancers; Delasky ma
gician. and the Biograph. with new mo-
ton pictures, will complete the bill on
Friday, all day, Jan 18th. patrons OF that
theatre will be given souvenir photo
graphs Of the next leading woman OF the
providence Albee Stock company. This
will be the only souvenir OF the leading
woman given TO Keith patrons this season
and the big advance sale for that day and
evening evidence the great interest and
curiosity felt by local playgoers In the
new leading woman for the Providence
Albee company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

The production OF Richard Brinsley
Sheridan's comedy. THE Rivals which
was promised by the management several
weeks ago will be put on at the Imperial
bv Malcolm Williams and his stock COM
pany at that house next week. 1t is the
second IN the series of English classic
plays which Mr.. Williams intends 10 pro-
duce at intervals during the season. Ihe
comedy will be carefully staged ana every
attention will be paid 20 the prevention
OF historical anachronisms of scenery
costumes and other accessories.
The play is too well known 10 require
any lengthy explanation 1t was written
by Sheridan when he was but 20 years
of age and was completed and ready for
the stage in just two months from the
time ne first started work upon it. 1t
WAS first prOtuced at Covert, Jan h. ffffe
almost exactly 100 years ago, and ever
since has been a favorite vehicle Tor
the most famous actors OF both the Eng
elish and the American stage 10 exploit
their talents For amateurs II has also
been q means OF much amusement ana
is a popular play for such productions
The character of Bob Acres was always
Il, great favorite with the veteran Joseph
Iefferson with whose name st has been
character OF Rip Van Wrinkle. In its first
presentation at Covent Garden the
comedy proved far from success. II
was TOO long and the character or Sir
Lucius O'Trigger was taken by an actor
wholly incompetent for the part. 1t was
Withdrawn for time, much shortened
and a new actor secured 10 play the
genial irish baronet. The result was even
more than the author or management an
ticipated II became an immediate sue
cess and ever since has continued TO noat
upon the top wave OF populs rty. Cities
agree that there is every cause for such
nooularity. Its uvelress OF plot.
the variety and whimsicality OF
tts characters and The exquisite
huu,or OF IT'S dialogue make ~
one OF the most amusing plays In the
whole range OF the drama. and even with
ont the aid OF its splendid successor,
'"The school for Scandal would have
placed Sheridan I'm the first ranks OF
comic writers.
The scene OF The Rivals was laid In
Bath. which during the 18th century was
one Of the swell watering places OF Eng
gland Its plot is not complicated. but
the story is merely one OF several anus
ing and cleaver characters wfo are con-
tinually saying the most brilliant things
I'm the most natural manner. The comedy
az times becomes very broad, as witness
the scene In the last act where. under
the urging Of Sir Lucius. Bob Acres
prepares 10 fight q duel. His mixture
OF cowardloe and bluff are cleveriy
worked up and do n great deal toward
revealing the true character OF the man.
Acres system OF what ne calls refer
entail or alegorical swearing" is unique
and highly diverting. and marks him as
one OF the most original Characters I'm
all fiction.
lie r. genial swaggerer and in the
hands OF competent actor like Mr.. VIII
liams always becomes favorite with
his audiences Az Bob Acres has become
q historic parsonage. frequently alluded
20 in fiction and everyday conversation,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
A NOTABLE EVENT.
Cranston 81. Baptist Church Sunday School
10 Celebrate 35th Anniversary.

The Cranston Street Baptist church
Sunday school being 35 years old. has in
prospect an elaborate commemmoration
Of the anniversary on Sunday and Tues
day next.
On Sunday morning Rev L. L. Henson.
d. D., will deliver a historical sermon
bearing upon the origin and development
OF the Sunday school OF his church In
the evening Prof. George @. Wilson Of
Brown university will make an address.
On Tuesday evening grand reunion
OF Sunday school members old and new
will be held. A dinner is TO follow the
informal reception. Three former super
intendents Of the school are 10 be pres
ent on that evening.
The complete program for the Sunday
evening services is, as follows: Organ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

volun tary, Sanford r. Hawkins, church
organist; singing by the school and con-
gregation; responsive readings; Gloria:
anthem, "Hosanna To God" prayer; Of
fertory; reports of secretary and treas
urer; singing by the school; book Of the
chronicles OF the Cranston Street Bap-
tist church Sunday school. by seven young
ladies; famous scenes and faces by the
aid OF the stereopticon; bass solo. F. b.
Seamans; address. Prof George G. VIII
son; address. by the pastor: singing. by
the school and congregation; benedic-
ton.
At present the officers OF the Sunday
school are as follows: Assistant super
intendents, o. A. Jllson. Wallace L. Pond
and A. ID. Caveriy; superintendent Of the
junior department. Mrs. w. w. Aldrtch;
superintendent Of the primary depart
ment Mr.. o. Il. Skiff superin tendent OF
the beginners department. Miss Minnetta
Beckwith; home department. Miss Ella
l. Cage: superintendent OF mission sun
day school, H. Howard Pepper; sta tls-
tical secretary. Clinton c. White; treas
urer. Theodore II. Pond; librarian. Harry
g. Adams.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
PARK THEATRE.

Some uncommonly interesting moving
pictures Will be shown al the rark
theatre next week. beginning Monday
afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. The list will
be entirely different from the list Of
pictures shown this week and will in
clude some not previously seen in this
city. II Is announced. AS this week. IL
lustrated songs by Matthew Bennie a
we'll known singer of Boston. viii vary
the entertainment. the songs being some
OF the newest favorites and the coiored
slides with which they are illustrated
being among the best song slides shown
here.
The list OF illustrated songs Is no less
interesting than the list OF moving pic
lures which includes Sports at the st.
Louis Fair" "Corse Payton and His
Automobile Ride" THE Bears and the
Babies" "A Chase for a Husband" and
a number OF others. Among the titles
OF the illustrated songs to be sung by
Mr. Bennie are Somebody's Waiting for
Me-" Songs OF Other Days" "Only a
Face In the Freight" ''Bygone Days in
Dixie"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

Virginia Voorhees,, Elsie Ferguson and
Gertrude Douglas.
WAY DOWN EAST"
Way Down East" unquestionably one
of the most popular OF pastoral plays. not
even excepting THE Old Homestead" 4"
will come 10 the Providence Opera house
next Thursday for a three nights engage
ment. This IL the eighth season of the
play, which already has 10 its credit the
largest financial returns OF any play OF
It's kind ever presented. ''Way Down
East" needs no description and certainly
no Introduction, for there are few play
goers who have not even witnessed IL or
heard 80 much OF II that the story is
known by heart--the story OF a womans
love betrayed and her faith in mans
honor misplaced.
The sterling honesty and yet misguided
religious scrupIes OF Squire Bartlett
patient, tender sollcitude of his wife for
the unfortunate heroine; the love. de-
votion. courage and sacrifice OF their son
for his hearts dol the moral turpitude
Of the "city chap" the eccentricities OF
the butter1y-chasing professor; the
humor OF Ri Holler. Rube Whipple and
Seth Holcomb. together with the queer
characteristics OF the village gossip are
very familiar and will doubtless prove
a IS interesting, as entertaining and as
instructive this season as ever. There
will be a Saturday matinee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Louis Mann will come TO the Providence
Opera house next Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday in what is held the best
comedy II has ever been his good fortune
20 possess. entitled 1.-The Second Fiddle" {"
written for him by Gordon Blake. Briefly,
the story OF this highly amusing three
act play Ia that Paula, viennese singer.
goes TO Paris TO win fame, but instead
meets starvation In n miserable garrett
while she writes brave letters 20 her
foster father. Leopold. telling OF her sue
cess. Leopold. who is second fiddle In
O Vienna orchestra, incidentally, too. a
baron OF the Austrian empire and an
operate composer who cannot get a hear
fng, writes similarly OF imaginary sue
cess and follows HIS letters 10 Paris in
person.
1t Is with Leopold's arrival in Paris
that the fun. as well as the pathos. begins
Paula unexpectedly IL 10 be given an
opportunity TO create the prina donna
role In a new opera composed presumably
by Count Alfred De Gardinet The count
and loriot, manager of the theatre. call
upon Paula and there met Leopold. The
count sits down a piano and begins 10
play the score of the opera. Leopold
then discovers that the opera is his own
composition. sent 10 Paris some time be-
fore and subsequently, returned as un-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

T W. Dinkins' Utopian Burlesquers is
announced for the Westminster thea tire
for one week beginning Monday mat
inee.
The organization is one of the few
successful and reliable ones now on the
road. and much of IT'S success Is due 20
the care given by the management in
selecting the people. and the lavish ex-
penditure Of money In procuring correct
ara costly costumes. Hs well az in the
mounting with Special scenery Of each
of the numerous special features pro-
vlded for the amusement of its many
patrons.
The two new burlesques. Broke and
Broken" and "A Yellow Dog" are both
constructed along somewhat new lines.
and prove an excellent vehicle TO intro
duce bevy of pretty women. and all
have been engaged and trained by ex-
perts in the art cf things spectacular.
The olio comprises some excellent fea-
tures, chief Of which will be valmors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

available II he raises the question Of
ownership at this particular time he
knows that Paula will lose her oppor-
tunity. and so he remains silent
The Second Fiddle" is replete with
highly ludicrous situations. showing the
green room and dressing rooms OF the
theatre on an opera night.
Leopold in a hired dress suit Is mistaken
BY Fanchonette. the leading actress. for
O Russian admirer and his efforts 10 live
up To his false position result in ex-
crutia tingly funny situations
OF course. the farce ends satisfactorily
10 the deserving characters. Leopold at
length receives recognition and the count
is properly humiiated
Charles r. Dillingham;, Mr. Manns
manager, has surrounded his star with
q company worthy Of special mention. II
Includes such we'll known players as
Dorothy Revell. Edward See, Georgia
welles, Percy Lyndal. William Hassan,
Charles Dade, Marie Bingham, Mary
Bacon. Gertrude Doremus. Irene Frizzell,
Bertie Bertrand. Ethel Howe May Grant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

being in his 9th year. His home city ie
world famous as the seat OF the Liege
Conservatory. "a grand old musical school
HE father was a violinist and conductor
OF good standing. and early taught his
son the rudiments OF the violinist's art.
After a thorough course in Iiege Con-
seryatory Ysaye became the pupil OF
Wieniswski and OF Vieuxtemps, at Brus-
sells The latter, a word-renowned vio-
linist. took a deep liking TO his gifted pu
p.l and procured such good assistance as
enabled Ysaye 20 seek further education
and training In Paris. Under the guild
ance OF the worlds greatest musicians.
the young Belgian cultivated his splendid
genius SO carefully that at - years of
age he was mICh honored I'm his home
city.
After leaving his Paris teachers. Ysaye
became leader OF a superior orchestra at
Berlin remaining at that city until 1881.
IN 1855 he was IGNORED with the professor
ship OF VIOLA playing at Brussels Con-
sCrvatory. ~ that time also, he was
achieving prominence as leader OF a string
auartei which more his name. In 1895 his
reputation was so great that he King OF
Belgium conferred the order of Chevalier
cf the Legion OF Honor upon him.
In 1894 Ysaye came to this country and
again in So. The enthusiasm he created
on both tours is a matter OF pleasant
momory. Not "a a viollnist alone has
Ysaye won 90 enviable n reputation, but
as ~ conductor and composer as well.
He stands for the highest type OF musi-
clan and In his playing Is revealed per-
fected genius. But little while and this
clty's treasured turn will come TO hear
him.
on Tuesday morning next the public
sale OF seats for the recital will commence
az the Westminster street warerooms OF
the Mann Piano company. Two hundred
and fifty good seats at 81 each are offered
by the local management
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

and Horton. singers and expert dancers:
Mildred Stoller. known as one OF the
sweetest singers and most beautiful
women on the stage. Her gowns alone
represent a small fortune. Joe Maiden
and John w. Jess assisted by the Misses
Jordan and Ross in Mr.. Dinkins' anus
ing comedy. MY Wife Won't Let Me-"
Fredo and Dare. masters OF music; the
Boston Comedy Four. troupe OF sweet
singers and entertainers OF a high degree
appear with others OF less note.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
ADMIRAL BARTLETT'S WIDOW
Bill for Relief Presented In The Senate BY
Nelson W. AIdfch.

In the U. s. senate yesterday. senator
Aldrioh introduced bill providing re-
lief for Jeanie r. Bartlett. widow Of
Rear Admiral John r. Bartlett Tho bill
asks for the payment to Mrs. Bartlett
" the difference between the salary Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07

her husband al captain and a rear ad-
mirars salary from Feb. 10. 1908. the
date Of his promotion TO the date Of his
death.
Senator Adrich also INTRODUCED bill.
increasing from si2 20 sl4 per month
the pension OF Capt. Seymour. grantins
n pension OF s24 per month to Jane Riyeu
OF Providence widow OF William G
Rivers, and granting a pension OF t2i
per month to Cynthia Allen Of Provi.
dence. widow OF Christopher e.. Allen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN the
NEWS.

ic. per word FIRST insertion; hc. repeat
lwk Sc. per word: 2wks. Sc per word.
swks. &c. per word; 1mo 60. PEI word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-07
A. HASSELBAUrT co.
Wholesale Dealers, Importers ana
Bottlers OF
FINE LA0ERS, ALES, PORTER,
WINES, BRANDIES, WHIS-
KEYS, ETC.
200 DEXTER STREET

Our stock OF strictly pure Canforrha
Wines and Brandies is very fine. The fod-
lowing brands Madeira. Malaga Tokay.
Muscat. Angelica, Port and Sherry. at c0c-
per. qt., Sl.5O per gallon. and upwards.
Very fine Table Clarets from Ibc- per
gallon upward also Rhine Wine, our
own importation, at reasonable prices.
We give special attention TO the bottling
OF our Ale. Lager and Porter. Cleenlt-
ness Is our motto. Export Lager, 81. 30 per
case OF "a bottles. Select Stock Lager.
81 % per case OF "a bottles. Half Stock
Porter. SIS per case OF "a bottles. No
charge for bottles when delivered by our
own delivery.
Order by mail or telephone promptly at
tended 10. Tel. 2ml-2 Union.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03

John s. Meeks. who visited his par
ents at Holder, Indian Territory, has
returned to the city, and today an
rounced that he was glad TO get back
He says he attended a picnic near
Holle-. in company with several so
c'e+y young ladies', but the weather
wos so torrid that most OF his time
was employed In moDping perspira-
tion from his brow. He informed his
folks at Holder that Albuquerque was
the home OF the American Lumber
company and that the big pant could
not continue business until his return,
hence he did not remain at home as
long as wished. He was pleased.
however, with his visit and found his
folks enjoying good health.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03

The Muslin Underwear sale OF the
season at The Economist. Read the
ad on page six.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03
New York Money Market

VIEW Tork Money Market.
New York, July 3.--Prime mercan-
tile paper, 3hpQ4h per cent. Silver,
5S%c.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03

Johnny Booth. for many years in
the hack business at Las Vegas. and
subsequently in the same business
here, but who nearly two years ago
sold out to Pat McAulif and since
then engaged in a tour OF the country
by blackboard, has returned TO the city
and will re-engage in business here.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03

Flrst-elass board at sos South ARM
street.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03
Stock Market.

New York, July 3.-The market
was very strong and active today. ig
horing all unfavorable matter, and
showing proven to advance to profit
taxing, as was evidenced. 1he news
from Russia was lather disturbing,
and the govern crop report was quite
uniayorable, but these did not bother
the market.
The list showed some irregularity
at the closing, but finished firm and
not tar from the best prices of the
Barring unfayorable news over the
holiday stocks should be bought on
Wednesday.
The tital sales were s26,9OO shares
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03
SUNDAYS FIRES

At 8 a. m, on Railroad avenue. be-
tween First and Second streets. a
small blaze at the rear OF Williams
drug store. No damage.
At 2:30 p. m, 402 North Second
street, an outbuilding in the rear or
residence of Carl Hoffman. Damage
SIS.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, July -Cattle-Receipts,
200; market 10c@15c higher. Good
to prime steers, $5.25@625; poor to
medium, $3.75@5; stockers and feed.
ers, $2.4OQ4.40; COWS, $2.50@45O;
heifers, $2.50@4.75; Gamers, S1.4O@
2SO; bulls, $2.25@4; calves, S3.5O@
6.25; Texas fed steers, $3.60@4.7O.
Sheep-Receipts - $4,000; market
1Oc lower. Good to choice wethers,
$5q5.5O; fair to choice mixed, $4.25@
40: western sheen. S4.7h.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03

The great Yale oarsman, who was
dropped from the varsity eight for
cribolng during the examinations
held at Gales Ferry. The removal OF
Daily just before the race with Har-
ward was a blow to the eight, and
necessitated breaking up the Yale
four-oai ed crew, to find substitute
for DAILY. The statement of the ath-
lete, issued after being dropped, was
that the occurrence was terrible
mistake" and that he had no inten-
ton of cribbing, and that there was
no necessity for doing so.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03
Kansas CITY Live stook.

Kansas City, July Seattle - Re
ceipts, 5000, including 1900 south
ems. Market sc higher. Native
steers. $9.25@5.S0; southern steers
S3@4.75; southern cows, $2.25@3.75;
native cows and heifers, s2.2565;
stockers and feeders, $2.75@435;
bulls, S2@3.50; calves, S3@5.25:
western fed steers, $4Q5.25; western
fed cows, $3.25@4.5O.
Sheep - Receipts, 1000; market
steady. Muttons, $4.25@5.60; lambs
$5.75@720; range wethers, s4.4OG
5,5O; fed ewes, $4.25@475.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03
The Volunteer Torpedo Gre,

Odessa, July 3.-The Russian tor.
pedo boat Emetlivy manned by a vol
unteer crew has left this port to
search for and attempt to torpedo the
battieship Kniaz Potemkine, last re
ported In the hands OF a mutinous
crew at Kustenji, Roumania.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-07-03

Regular meeting of Mineral Lodge
No. Knights of Pythias tonight.
Election OF officers. A full attendance
requested.
The Dolores star., 1905-08-18
DESK USED ~ LAFAYETTE.
pestie Now Owned sy Rssissnt q sa,s-
dlsboro, Masa.

poeale Now Owned 0y Rssidsnt q MID
dlsboro, Mass-
a relic Of the virit Of Gen Lafayette
to this country more than q century
egp is to be found In the residence Of
Leonidas Deane. Oak street. Middle
boro. Mass. He prizes It highly. It II
. desk which was dsed by the general
during his stay in America
The ancestors Of Mrs. Ellen v.
Frost. now = resident OF Gan Juan. but
Who formerly lived In Middleboro. 90
cured this bit Of antique furniture At
Elizabeth. N. J.. and 1t was kept In
that family for 100 years. Then Mr..
Deane secured the prize.
When closed the desk forms . nne
table. being substantially built Of ms
hogany and highly polished. When the
cover is folded back fne writing sur.
fAee Is exposed. By pressing . catch
At the side Of the desk swings open.
and person can step inside and sit.
The validity Of the claim that It was
The Dolores star., 1905-08-18
LEFT HENS ON NESTS.
FIremen Used Old system Rather
Than Disturb Them.

FIrsmen Used Old System Rather
Than Disturb Them.
There Is story Of an old New
Hampshire doctor who, on taking out
. wagon that had not been used for
some time, found that a hen was sit
ting in 1t. He merely "harnessed up"
without disturbing her. and he and
biddy made q series Of calls. The
Boston Herald offers this true story
Of the town Of Amesbury. which owns
. small fire apparatus:
Outside the IRE limits is . small
community that, ON petition. received
an appropriation for the purchase Of
'hand-tub." It was installed in an
abandoned blacksmith shop, where 1t
remained for two years, used only for
decorative purposes in street parades.
Last summer a stroke Of lightning
started smafl fire in farm house
near by. The volunteer department
rallied at once. but when they arrived
at the engine house. the foreman stood
at the door.
"Don't touch her, boys!" cried he,
I've got two hens settin' in the box
Let's use the buckets."
They agreed and the hens were al
lowed to pursue their incubating ways
The Dolores star., 1905-08-18
Big WORDS OF OLD rlmEas.
A,..dern iHnsus rwister Not In Il BY
Comparison.

A..dern i1nsus rwister Not In Il by
Comparison.
"Those who are accustomed to ridi-
cule present day scientists because Of
their fondness for big words" said the
etymologist, will find them. much
more moderate In the concoction of
words than the old timers.
For instance. | have Just come
across the account of scientific
treatise published In the seventeenth
century that contains words even
much more cumbersome than Its title,
which. by the way Is "Panzoologico-
mineralogia. A good mouthful surely.
yet the wvrd is reduced to its com
ponent pa,,s.
The list OF long titles that were
then favorite would cause the modern
book clerk a spasm, yet the list could
be gone into indefinitely. A play In
blank verse published In the latter
part Of the seventeenth century had
as its alluring title 'Chrononhonton.
tholos.' and this was the opening SEN.
tence:
Observation-Disclosures. where
left you Observation-Disclosures
III the modern mounting actor can
hardly get simple Anglo-Saxon words
over the footlights. how could he get
along with that morsel?"