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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

THE Wizard OF or" the new and enor-
mously successful extravaganza which
will be seen here at the Providence Opera
attractive elements OF comic opera. ex-
travaganza, pantomlme ana up-to-date
musical comedy. The play opens on a
Kansas prairie, showing the yokels at
work i'm the hay fields adjoining an old
homestead The rumble OF distant
storm Is heard. and in full view OF the
audience a realistic cyclone descends upon
the Kansas farm. carrying away the
house with the heroine, little Dorothy,
inside H.
Then by means OF marvellous me
chanical effect the cyclone Is disclosed
20 the audience in all It's fury and
potency as ~ whrs the old house over
villages and praries. over steepes, roof
tops and towering trees until the storm
subsidies. and the house descends I'm a
mysterious region known as the Land
OF the Munchkins,' which r. only an
other name for falrS1and The third
scene shows the fringe of the forest at
sunset and the fourth scene discloses
another beautiful product OF the scenic
artists craft field OF peoples Ina full
bloom The poppes. by sthe way, are
impersonated 10y litP"some and comely
girls I'm strikingly novel costumes.
At the Invocation of tho good fairy
queen. Jack Frost sends his snow fairies
10 nip the flowers I'm he bud, so that
little Dorothy may escape from the
soporinc spell OF the poppies and their
deadly odor ana reach the land OF Oz
where she encounters the wonderful
Wizard OF Oz" The third act transpires
I'm the bordcrlana between Fairyland and
Dreamland and ts brings the novel
storp to a captivating close.
"As may be- surmised from this brief
outline OF the story OF "The Wizard OF
OF" the extravaganza is "A most delight
ful and stimulating entertainment ~ q
spicy but wholesome kind Three score
of pretty girls and a dozen excellent
comedians and pantomifnsts are sure ~
make "rhe Wizard OF OF one OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18

most sppetlzing treats Of the dramatic
season.
Montgomery and stone have the two
leading comedy roles the Tin Woodman
and the Soarecrow There 10 always
something new under the sun"-that is.
every once in n while. Something new
on the stage is rare But 10 Montgomery
and Stone. the principal comedians I'm
"The Wizard OF on has been awarded
the honor Of pioneers In absolutely orlgl-
nal comedy "The Wizard" had n season s
consecutive run 60 enormous houses at
the Majestic theatre, New York, and
these young comedians scored the hit OF
the piece. They landed right in the
front row OF eccentric comedians A
tho New York Tribune remarked. "The
list OF genuine funmnkers IL distressinglv
small and the men on the list have
through their everlasting sameness OF
method. become distrcssingly tiresome
The time was ripe for new stars. and
Montgomery Snd Stone arc entitled 20
chine In the dramatic armament"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18

family. To get even with her husband
she preiends 10 be very much intoxicated.
Everything IS revealed and Martinot en-
joys his friends dlsmay 40 much that
he elaborates upon what Blondet has
written him and at the awful tales which
he claims her husband wrote about her
parents. Suzanne gets him TO drink n
glass " absinthe and then makes him
believe that IL is poison She tells him
that his only hope is 10 keep running
and 10 drink lots OF milk and this pro-
gram he follows through thwrrest OF the
play. About this time the bees begin
90 show indications Of leaving their hives
ana everybody goes out 10 hive them
again. The painful stings which the
men receive softens The hearts OF the
women. who forgive them for their be-
havior and everything ends peacefully.
MI. Williams will have the part OF Dr
Blondet and Miss Reed will play Suzanne
The other members 9f the company will
be well cast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
IMPERIAL THEATRE,

Next week Malcolm Williams and the
Providence Dramatic stock company will
present clyde Fltch's adaptation from the
French OF Bisson and Care THE Masked
Ball" II Is one NJ the funniest comedies
on the stage and an lines ana situations
has all The hrililancy and sparkle which
are characteristics ~ the best stage pro
ductious of that kind by French writers
The subject offers exceptional oppor-
tunitles for laughabie situations and the
authors have taken fun advantage OF
them. In its translation into English il
has lost none of its meritorious qualities
which. Of course. is to be expected when
the work Of turning II into English was
done by such clever playwright as Clyde
Fitch.
"The Masked Bali Is best known as
the vehicle I'm which John Drew and
Maud Aeams starred for two seasons and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
EMPIRE THEATRE,

The one welcome diversion OF the sea-
son will he furnished TO the patrons OF the
Empire theatre FOR the coming week COM
mCLcing Monday evening when Weber
and RIsh's magnificent musical org1niZa- 70
tior present "The Lost Boy" with That
unique comedian, Edward Blondell. at the
head of company Of sixty singing and
dancing comedians. II comes heraldet as
cne ~ the strongest ~ musical shows
having proved 4 magnet 10 draw packed
houses wherever 80 has been presented
this season. The excellence of the musical
numbers and song hits is only overshad-
owed by the funny situations and the
never ceasing ntjion In the piece itself
Tho superb costumes, wonderfur scenic
an electrical surprises and the harmo-
nl,us blending IF colors have seldom
beer equalled IN splcudor and beauty by
any travelling company seen at the EN-
pire.
The plot OF tho piece Is Of the fantasti-
cal order and concerns the adventures OF
a runaway boy VINO is being eagerly
sought FOR by "a maiden aunt with whom
ho has been left in charge and by a duo
of German adyen-urers who have pur-
chased mummy. supposed 10 be that OF
Cleopatra. The Huventurers are anxious
70 find the boy. having been led TO believe
that he Is I'm possession OF the magic
eye" with which they hope To restore the
mummy to lie After fruitless search 1t
transpires that the muchly sought boy
has been kidnapped by a tribe OF gypsies
hha bitating the mythical island OF Non
SOY Sc and. and mas been crowned King
owing 20 the supernatural powers he' Is
said 20 possess. -e.
This thread OF "a story gives Mr. Bon-
dell amply room for the display OF his
-undoulted talents as a comedy character
portrayer and the Funny lines and situa-
tionr with which he had been bountifully
supplied make "Tha Lost Boy veritable
cyclone OF run The management have
surrounded Mr. Blondell with company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
PROVIDENCE MEv AT MAGNOLIA
SPRINGS GOT MANY DUCKS

The lonely quail II more plentiful In
the vicinity OF Magnolia Springs this sea
son than for maVy years. and with the
arrival ef Senator Walter r. Stiness and
party. from Providence. r. T. last week.
tho birds have commenced 90 sit up and
take notice Broil"d quail IL no longer n
luxury on the hotel bills " fare. but an
everyday matter uf fact.
Yesterday Senato- Suncss and Or Gard
ner. also OF Providence. chartered Mana
ser Seavey's luxurious Yacht. Anemone.
anf with = party which included q num-
her ~ ladies ~ The hotli went out on n
duck shooting expedition They returned
viii well filled bag
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
LIEUTENANT
0'NEILL
IS DEAD

Edward o'Neill, formerly lieutenant Of
police and who retired from active duty
in April, 1902. having served almost 30
years as n member OF the police depart
ment died at his home. aS orms street,
last night.
friends In East Providence. he had an
attack or paralysis, from the shock Of
which he did not rally.
Lieut.. o'Nelll was born In this city
March 80. ls43. In June 1861, he enlisted
In the Second Rhode Island Volunteer
regiment 10 serve three years
He was wounded by q fragment OF a
shell IN an engagement in 1862. and n
IA battle OF Fair Oaks. Va. June % OF
The same year was shot In the thigh with
"a minnie ball This last wound caused
his discharge in the following Decem-
ber
After a long siege of pain and illness
he recovered the use OF his limb and
entered the employ or the Burnside Rife
works. working UP 10 the position OF
foreman OF the blacksmlthing depsr rt-
ment
Nov. IL. 1894 he became a member OF
the police force and travelled nights at
the Flfth station. In 1875 he was made
day pstrolman or the second station; IN
April. 1877, was promoted 10 be roundsmsn
at the Third station; Aug. :. 1879 was
made lieutenant and detailed at the
Second station; in January. 1888. was
transferred to the Fourth station, and in
1887 went back TO the Second station,
where he remained until he WAS retired
last April
lie was very efficient as patrolma n.
making several important arrests. and
had the reputation OF never having used
his club on n man.
Lieut.. O'Neill leaves a widow and two
children, George r.. o'Neill and a mar
ried dauahtar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
READS THE BOOK
"The Road 20 Wellvllle" Pointed the Way.

Down al Hot Springs. Ark, the visitors
have all sorts OF complaints but II is a
subject of remark that the great ma .
jority Of them have some trouble with
stomach and bowels This may be partly
attributed 70 the heavy medicines.
Naturally under the conditions, the
question OF food is very prominent
A young man states that no had suf-
fered for nine years from stomach and
bowel trouble. had two operations which
did not cure, and was At last threatened
with appendicitis
He went to Hot Springs for rheuma =
tism and his stomach trouble got worse.
one day al breakfast the waiter, know
ing his condition. suggested he try Grape
Nuts aud cream. which he did. and found
the food agreed with him perfectly.
After mo second day he began to sleep
peacefully at night. different than he had
for years The perfect digestion of the
food ouleted his nervous system and
made sleep possible.
lie says The next morning ! was as
tonished TO fud my condition OF consti-
pa tion had disappeared. | could not be-
lieve II true after suffering for so many
years. then took more interest in the
food. read the little book, The Road "a
wcllviue." and started following the
simple directions
II have met with such results that IN
the last five weeks | have gained eight
pounds IN spite OF hot baths, which take
away the flesh from anyone
"A friend ~ mine has been entirely
cured ~ n bad case ~ indigestion and
stomach trouble by using Grape Nuts
Food and cream alone for breakfast.
There Is one thing in PARTICULAR
have noticed great change I'm my
mental condition Formerly I could hard
~ remember anything and now the mind
seems unusually acute ana retentive.
can momorlze practically anything ! de-
sire Name given by Postum Go Rsti
tlo creek Mich
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

Sudermann's File. OF Saint John" s
no, q cheerful dramatic work nor Is II in
fsnt food 1t IL cast in an almost unre-
lIeved mold as sray as the gown that
Nance ONeil wears from curtain 10 cur
tain. and II In etrong In the revelation or
scentily restrained human passion against
the conyentions-and more.
II IL an acceptable vehicle, very accepta-
be, for the talent OF Miss O'Neil az an
emotional actress OF splendid ambitions
and admirable accomplishments That II
10 never likely 10 be 20 popular with her
audiences as othe- plays In her repertory
was indicated py the reduced attendance
l"st evening az compared TO tho house
that greeted her "Mndga" the evening be-
fore-the latter &. play that Is not only
strong and serious but that has the relief
of much capital comedy and a diversity
u entertaining Characterization that the
Fires OF Saint John lacks.
Marie the daughter OF rascally gypsy
woman, is interesting and strong, but not
typical and. by that much fails TO secure
the complete sympathy OF a general au-
dierce. She is an exotic. is Marie-the kind
OF thing that the delivers into the myste-
ries OF heradity love TO produce a def
snce 10 the theory OF the supremacy Of
environment And none who witnessed the
performance last season or last evening
questions the VaIue ana strength or MISS
O'Neiis portrayal OF the psrt "a an In
tense and Overwhelmingly effective pie
ture
This afternoon az the Providence Opera
House Miss O'Nel repeats her fine per-
formance OF the iine play "Magda" and.
this evening. the engagement closes with
The Jewess'-otherwise Leah the For
saken'-s play and part OF many honor
90 traditions the best OF which Miss
OMEN maintains successfully and with
little difficulty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18

many Of the musical numbers with which
the piece abounds Several pleasing vaude-
= lille novelties are introduced during the
action, the one contributed by Mr.. Blon-
dell being feature never before intro
TUCed In musical comedy. The success OF
The Lost Boy is largely due 10 Mr..
Blondel's pleasing and magnetic person
atty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
THE ST. CHARLES

Most select location on the Ocean 'front.'.
ATLANTIC CITY. ~. j.
with an established reputation for ex-
cIuslveness and high class patronage. Hot
and cold salt and fresh water I'm every
bath Long distance telephone In rooms
Artesfan water Courteous service Coll
privileges. illustrated booklet
NEWLIN HA1NES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Atlantic city, ~. J.
Rooms en- suite with private baths. Hot
and cold sea water baths. Delightful sun
parlors, steam heated. Excellent table.
Rates 81 90 per day; 1900 weekly Write
Tor 1906 Booklet. Coach meots trains.
A. G. MITCHELL a. CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18

OLD POINT COMFORT.
open all the year. For / ooklets. etc.
address GEO. r. ADAMS Mgr. Fortress
Monroe, Va.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
SEASIDE HOUSE, At
Atlantic City,

on the ocean front Every comfort In
Guiding sea water baths. elevators, golf
etc. T. T.. COOK a. SON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
w alter j. Buzby.
The Scarborouxh

Beach Front OF Maryland Ave, Atlantic
City. N J. t2.so per day up. Ninth sessoa.
WALTER n DAvIA NAnasss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-18
ATLANTIC CITY.

The worlds famous Winter and Spring
resort IL most attractive and the ciimats
never more invigoratln than at this sea-
son OF the year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-18
Army Engineers and
Small the Visitors.
Graciously Entertained by the Cham
Der of Commerce of That City.
WiII Visit Morehead City and
Beaufort Today.
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New Bern, n. c.. Nov. 17.-Distin-
guiShed arrived in our city this after
noon at three o'clock on the United
States steamer McGregor. Among the
party were United States Engineers,
Col. S. 5. Leach, Capt. Flagler and
Capt. Howell and Hon. John II. Small,
of Washington, n. c.. who were III
charge of the examination of the in
land waterway from Norfolk to Beau
fort, \. G.. The visitors were met at
the wharf by committee from the
Chamber of Commerce appointed by
President j. j. Wolfenden and a COM
mittec of the Board of Aldermen, ap-
pointed by the mayor, F. r. Pater-
son. Senator F. Nj. Simmons ana
Congressman Charles r. Thomas We're
among the receiving committee both
of whom have this section and North
Carolina at heart. Much credit is due
to Hon. Chas. r. Thomas for the pro-
motion of this enterprise and hard
work to get this measure under OPP
Grafton.
The guests were entertained today
by Senator Simmons Congressman
Thomas. Mayor Patterson and City At
tornev, McIver. who gave them q car
riage drive through the city and su~
burbs. after which they drove TO the
hotel Chattawka for lunch They then
pIOCGeUeu W lIIS Ctty Itctil NHtiG tilCN
were met by many of our citizens to
hear the speech making by the visi-
tors and citizens,
President Wolfenden. of the Cham
beT OF Commerce. called the meeting
to order and read a paper on the sit
Uati"n of our water and inland ways,
touching on the necessity of a deeper
water for navigation to eastern North
Carolina, after which the members
of the commissions and other officials
spoke on the same subject.
The meeting was harmonious ana
great good is expected of the outcome.
The commission win leave tomorrow
morning for Moreh.ad City and Beau
fort for an Investigation Of that mar
Dor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-18
THOSE INJURED
In the Collision Near Salisbury.-In-
yCstiaation. But Result Un-
announced.
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Especial to News and ObseWer.)
Salisbury, n. c.. Nov. 17.-All of the
eight persons injured in the wreck of
the Spencer shop train between this
city and Spencer last night are inn
proving tonight and it is believed will
recover. The list injured include en-
gineer at the shops, internally injur-
ed and bruised: Ben McCubbins. call
boy. badly bruised and internally in
jured; w. j. Morton. conductor, sever
ely bruised; Rhodes Guffy. clerk. ankle
hurt; John Townes, helper, cut and
arm injured; n. w. Buxton, machiniSt,
internally injured: n. NJ Griffin. ma
chinist hand mashed.
The wrecked train was being push
ed by the engine and collided with a
locomotive running backward. The
front of the coaches filled with en-
Dioyees of the Southern at Spencer,
was crashed into by the tender of
the engine. MANY jumped for their
lives and the fact that large number
were not killed was miraculous. An
investigation of the affair was held
by the officials of the Southern Rail-
way ut Spencer, this afternoon. The
result, however. cannot now be OBJ
tanned for publication.
The strike situation at Whitney.
where half Il hundred men struck
Wednesday for raise in wages. re-
mains unchanged A number of the
places however. have ben flied and
the work is progressi~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-18

by the Senate in December. He states
that he has naver had any doubt of
his appointment as he returned from
q visit TO Congressman Blackburn
with his written endorsement on the
same train in July. Mr.. Dorsett says
the determination of the Rowan Re-
publican Executive Committee to
fight him in the Senate is not Wor-
rying him: that he has the pie and
that IS enough.
Mr.. j. +. Crowell, q member of the
Rowan Republican Executive Com
mittee. who returned yesterday from
a visit to Chairman Thos. ). Roll
lins of Asheville. of the State EXecu-
tive Committee, was seen today and
talks interestingly Of his interview
with the State chairman. Mr.. Rollins
is quoted as saying he will assist in
any way in holding the party or
ganization together. that the county
executive committee must be recOg
niZed and that when the matter of
confirming Mr.. DOrSett as postmaster
at Spencer comes up for d hearing in
Washington the Senate will be found
i'm line with the party organization.
The fact that Congressman Black
burn named Mr.. Dorsett over the pro-
re+a iof the executive comnIipte is
the greatest interest among
the party leaders in the Eighth Con-
gressionaI district and the end is not
vet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-18
PHTHiAE NIGHT.
Banquet i'll the ElWood-Dr. Mari
breaches First Sermon.
Tomorrow.
(Snecial Id News and Ohsnrrerl

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High Point. \. g Nov 1.-THE
plant of the Standard Mirror Company
of this pace, will be. enlarged to
double its present capacity. This de-
clded on at the visit this week of
Messrs. Mcknight and O. j. Vilsack
officials of the company. This step
has been made possible by the great
~ increasing business of the company.
The addition will be of brick and in
Keeping with the present fine factory
buildings, and the factory will be
equipped with the most modern ma
chlnery and facilities
DR.. I. F. Mari the new pastor OF
Washington Street NJ f. church will
arrive here in time to occupy his pull
pit next Sunday.
Another mail carrier has been Sc
cured for High Point. making four
IN all. The new carrier goes on Dc
cember 1st.
The Pythians had big time last
night. the occasion being known as
Pythian night. Mavor Deaton of Win
ston was the pricipal speaker OF the
evening. Other visitors in attendance
made interesting speeches as well lS
those of the local fodge. After the
exercises in the hall the oody Went
to the Elwood Hotel where banquet
was given. The occasion was sue
cess in every particular ana the mem
bers here are feeling good over What
they accomplished in the way OF a
very pleasant evening
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-18
Sons of Eli Confident of
Winning.
Annual Game Between Princeton and
Yale Will be Played Today Score
in Double Figures Expected
by Yale.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Haven, Con-, Nov. 17-BannerS
Of Yale blue with here and there Il
color splash IF the orange of Princeton
and throngs of lively cheering gradu-
ates upon the city streets. were the
most striking evidence of the fact that
this was the eve of the annual foot
ball contest between the two uniVer-
sites. All day visitors pourde into
the city bringing with them the en-
thusiasm and good fellowship at the
prospect of ii royalty good battle on
Yale fieid tomorrow.
Everything is in readiness for the
game and as the best of weather is
predicted the crowd promises to be
Il record breaker. The talk on both
sides was almost wholly upon the sue
cess of tOnOrrOw's game. A score in
double figures is expected by Yale, but
as it is a college tradition that Prince
ton always plays her best game against
the blue, the undergraduate body
seems to be prepared for anything.
The men of OILS Nassau We're not so
much in evidence tonight as in the
years when Princeton came here for
overnight quarters. The making of
WagerS on the outcome never before
has been so insignificant. A few bets
with Yale giving odds of two to one
were reported in cafes, but actually
very little money was in sight. Close
observers point out that the careers
of the two teams have not been SINH
lar this season. Yale has been consist
ent in winning her practice games and
has not yet had her goal line crossed
while Princeton fell before the on
siaught of Dartmouth's eleven and has
been scored on by other teams. 1t is
because of the somewhat remarkable
showing of Yale. which with team
which owing to its light weight has
been unable to use to any extent the
heavy tackle plays of the past years.
that the sons of Eli are SO full of con-
fidence of winning.
The Princeton team stopped, over
in New York tonight but members of
the vanguard from that college who
have reached here reported that every
man is in prime shape and full of
courage and especially happy over the
prospect of good weather.
Trainer Mack. OF Yale. says that
every man who has haer prepared for
the Princeton game is in good con-
ditiOn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-11-18
OFFICIALS MAKE PROMISE
Southern Railway. Has Plans for Win
stOn-S Salem improvement.
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Winston Salem. n. c.. Nov. II
The Southern Railway officials arrived
here on a special train at :05 and left
at 4:30 for Greensboro.
large delegation of representative
citizens met the visitors at the union
passenger depot and ertended to them
a hearty welcome. The officials We're
escorted to carriages and driven over
the city for half an hour, after which
the visitors spent half an hour or
more most pleasantly al the rooms Of
the Twin City Club.
Mr. j. G.. Buxton welcomed the
guests assuring them that this COM
munity appreciated this visit. He al
so told what Wfnston-Salem had
done for the Southern Railway and
how il had outgrown both passenger
and freight facilities.
President Spencer. and Vice-Presi-
dent Finley and Ackert responded 20
the address of welcome and the latter
gave assurance that plans were being
made to give Salem better fa-
cilities. and promising that they would
be put in operation within a year.
"Will you give us a better freight
depot?" Mr. Buxton asked.
Necessities will come first and lux
uries next replied Mr.. Ackert.
Mr. H. C. Eckies. comptroller of the
currency. also made brief address.