The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-03-30

sOutn Shodl llgntSnlp When she en-
conntered the recent southeaster, but
received no DAMAGE.
The vessel met with a serious acci
dent while passing through the Sue,
canal. The high wind forced hel
against the canal bank, starting hel
rivets and causing her TO leak In the
forward compartment. She made tenn.
porary repairs at Port Said and left
there Feb. 2. She had proceeded but
short distance when the leak started
anew and the steamer had TO stop al
Malta.
The steamer is so arranged that she
can carry 1000 coolies on the shelter
deck For some time she engaged in
transporting these coolies from China
TO South Africa, where they were en-
ployed at the time OF the strikes In
the African mines. She has SO China
men in her crew and these will be
guarded by armed watCImen day and
night 10 prevent their deserting or go
ing ashore.
Injuries by falling upon slippery and
uneven sidewalks have become scan
dalously numerous this spring. In
most instances these accidents are due
10 needless neglect Five days after
the heavy snowfall OF last week, when
the walks surely ought to have been
in good and safe condition for pedes-
trians, the records Of one institution,
the City Hospital. show the admission
Of ten persons with broken legs from
this cause within a single "A hours.
This ought not TO be. The regula-
tions of the board Of aldermen require
the removal Of snow and ice by ahut-
tors within specified time after the
storm ceases, or the placing of sawdust,
sand or ashes upon walks where the
ice is attached too firmly for removal.
The police are charged with the en-
forcement Of this as Of other city or
dinances. But the police do not en-
force II. The sidewalks in many Of
the residential parts OF the city re-
main in spots dangerous 20 the limbs
of those who pass over them. This
is especially noticeable in the case Of
unoccupicd lots and empty buildings.
The snow has come late this year in
this vicinity. Throughout the winter
months there have been very few days
on which residents have been Obliged
TO clear the walks in front Of their
houses. But this exception which ma
ture has afforded does not set aside
the obligation which now exists and
which II is the business OF the police
TO enforce.
"The Heart Of Maryland" which Da-
vid BelasCo will present this week at
the fremont theatre. Boston, Is one
Of the most popular dramas ever pro-
duced on the American stage, and this
season having its tenth anniversary
festival revival. being equipped with
entire new scenery and accessories and
interpreted by distinguished cast in
Guiding Odette Tyler, Edna Wallace
Hopper, Orrin Johnson, II. ID. Mclean.
John T.. Kellerd and Wallace Eddinger.
II is beautiful story beautifully told,
and with q notable cast is one of the
dramatic successes of the season. II is
bound TO repeat its former triumphs
among the theatregoers of this city.
The first Shubert attraction at the
Majestic theatre will be the new musi-
cal satire, "'The Social Whirl." written
by Charles +. Doty and Joseph Her
bert. with music by Gustav Kerker,
which will begin strictly limited en-
gagement at this playhouse on Mon
day evening. March 26th. THE So
cial Whirl' is by far the most impor-
tant musical production of the year as
IL is destined for the spring and sum
mer attraction at the New York Casino.
Playgoers will have an opportunity
this week to welcome and do honor to
that sterling old American drama by
Charles r. Da2ey. I'm Old Kentucky"
Only few plays have stood the test
of time like this Justly famous drama
of the Blue Grass country. There are
not many plays on the boards today
that have been presented for more than
dozen years without break. The
engagement is for single week, be-
ginning with a matinee on Monday,
March %, with the usual matinee on
Wednesday and Saturday.
a vaudeville bill is promised patrons
of Keith's for the week Of March 20,
for II is the anniversary of the open
ing Of that handsome playhouse, the
doors having been thrown open To the
public on March 26. 1894. Houdini,
whose sensational escane from the City
Prison OF Boston has caused more talk
and guesswork than any other enter
tainer who has been seen in the varie-
ties, will continue to be the sensational
feature Of bill that will he ConspiCu-
ous because Of the number of attrac-
tion of headline" qualities ii contains
The Dear Little Boy!