The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-12-06


be complaisant, trampdom usually
manages to pass the word along TO
bate comers OF the tribe.
Patterson says that inscriptions on
the fences and doors arc not very
numerous in this section, or for that
matter in New England generally, for
the reason that the tramp problem in
New England has been solved pretty
effectively. only the "coastcra' come
this way New England is off the beat
en- track, off the main lines, and then
again New England states have tramp
laws and understand how to enforce
them vigorously.
Edward a. Fllcne, one Of Bostous
foremost citizens. has just returned
home after nearly "A years absence in
India, China, Japan, the Philippines
and other parts OF the eastern hemi-
sphere.
The trip has been "A most beneficial
one, for Mr. Filenc iB the picture OF
good health Moreover he has secured
precisely what ne dcsired-a close In
sight into the conditions Of the various
countries he visited. He made eXhaus-
tive studies OF the social, economic
and political questions; came into
close contact with leading government
officials, and was the guest nf these
dignitaries as well as Of his country
men.
Mr. Ficne viewed conditions from
the standpoint Of an American Cit.-
zen, and i'm consequence nothing cS-
capped his attention. After describing
his itinerary to the reporters. MIR.
Filcuc said:
'In India affairs seem to bo ap-
preaching crisis. There are there
about 100000 English and 300 1000 600
natives. IL might, of course be pos
slblo. In view Of the great differences
In numbers, for the English to be
driven out; but because Of the caste.
tribal and religious differences among
the natives this is quite improable.
The English have administered IN
dia In such n way that the purity of
the government is not questioned.
Even In the opposition party there
is no doubt IA to the honesty aud
freedom from graft The superiority Of
the English judiciary over the native
judiciary Is recognized by everyone.
and moro especially by the natives,
who desire to be tried before English
judges.
THE Hngllsh civil service Is the
best In the world. The men In Il are
trained and are offered every induce
mCnt to make IL their life work At
the close OF 20 years they are pen.
stoned, SO that comparatively early
In life they may retire and live com.
fortably.
There is a great dnculty in com.
batting caste and religious superstl-
tion, but the solution OF the problem
lies in education. The English have
not accomplished much i'm that line.
for there is only one school In eight
for boys, and the education OF women
is almost neglected
Americans who arc familiar with
the music halls OF London know that
there is one singer who stands SUI
premo the greatest of all favorites,
at the top OF the bills and who is in
variabiy the star turn" OF the pro-
gram Marie Lloyd is her name and
she is now making her first visit 70
this country. having made her debut
in New York, where she has been the
tad foe several weeks past. Boston
Is the first city she is TO visit ION
tour and this week finds her the
hoadliner at Keith's. Her songs are
! catchy. swingy melodies that will re.
main IN the memory and becom,
speedily popular
Klaw 6 Erlanger's vaudeville festi.
val at me fremont Theatre gains NOR,
and more OF public favor as The week,
roll along. Since this circuit was es
| tablished vaudeville has gone stcadil,
upward in value and popularity unit
Il to-day challenges comparison witt
the best of the musical and dramati,
offerings as an entertainment OF tn,
highest class. One is certain TO sc
their moneys worth. even though al
the acts Of bill may not be TO thei
liking Tastes differ In theatricals, a
In about everything else. 50 In IN,
great Kiaw & Erlanger advance,
vaudeville its great variety offers tn
diversified entertainment OF which on
In in eearch.