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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-08
LOUISE OF SAXONY
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

PARIS. Nov 7-"Rappel" today as
serts' that former Crown Princess Louise
Of ssaxOny. who some months ago
elopad with NJ Giron. a French tutor,
recently attempted Suicide
The troubles of the crown princess.
the paper says, are rapidly unbalancing
her mind. and il is expected she viii
shorrly be sent TO an asylum.
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TURKS MOVE TOWARD
BULGARIAN FRONTIER

BELGRADE, Nov. 7-Ordinary traf1c
on the railways has been ordered sus-
pended for two days to allow the move
ment of troops and military stores TO
the Turkish frontier. The reason for the
movement is not known. and is causing
much popular uneasiness
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PLAN FOR THE REFORM
OF BRITISH WAR OFFICE

LONDON. Nov. Tt was officially
announced last night that the premier.
Mr.. Balfour. with King Edwards APP
prevail, has. after consultation with the
secretary OF war. appointed a committee
to advise concerning the creation OF n
board for the administrative business
Of the war Office and the consequent
changes involved. The committeeman
named are Viscount Esther, Admiral Sir
John A Fisher and Col. Sir George 3.
Clarke.
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NATHAN B. GooDNoW DEAD.

BOSTON, Nov. Nathan B. Good
now owner Of the Grand Opera House
property in Washington Street and
who was well-known business man and
phi. tnthropist. is dead He was fifty
nine years Of age.
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CARPENTER STEEL co.
IN RECEIVERS HANDS

READING. Pa. Nov. IA receiver
has been appointed for the Carpenter
Steel Company Of this city. The Habih-
ties are estimated at S275.eOo; the assets
s175, 0O0
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The latest sensation from Europe. the
Four Welson brothers, will head the hill
at Keith's Providence theatre next week.
together with a number Of strong top
line acts, capitally diversified and ar
ranged with special effort In an sndeavor
10 please the holiday audiences The Four
Welsons give on act on the flying rings
that IL said 10 baffle description, SO start
ling and daring is It, but IL has been pro-
nounced by patrons Of New York Keith's
theatre the most marvellous act OF its
Kind ever seen In this country
Heading the comedy section OF the hill.
which will be exceptionally strong. will be
Jules and Ella Garrison, who rank among
the very topnotch travesty artists in this
country. They will offer their hllariously
funny burlesque drama and tragedies.
which are well calculated 20 provoke un-
restrained mlrth. and Mr. Garrison will
give that famous classic. The Address
OF Spartacus TO the Gladiator" Like the
-Four Welsons these artists will make
their first appearance in Providence
John Kernel, known AZ "'rhe Irish Al
derman,' Is an old favoritc with Keith
patrons and is certain TO he favorlte
funmaker with his funny songs and paro-
dies Murphy and Willard. other newcofn-
ers, will offer their drol comedy sketch
Conversational Oddities" which Is said
To be "A scream from start 20 finish and
has always been the laughing hit OF ey-
cry bill on which they were. Lotta Glad
stone Is recalled with pleasure by Keith
patrons as having scored one OF the big
hits OF last season at the Providence
Keith theatre IN her delightfully."- humor-
Gus creation, The Country Girl" vaude-
vile does not contain more artistic and
finished character artistic than Miss Glad
stone and her spontaneous humor always
proves decidedly contagious 10 the audit
encc.
VIM. Friend. former legitimate far
ceiir. Will appear with Miss That's Ma
Crane IN an amusing comedietta. "Mrs
Briuo's Burglar which In run OF bright
lines and amusing situations. and Hoey
and I,ee. two newcomers who have scored
u decided Success in vaudeville and who
arc styled Just Two Hebrews" will orer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

number OF new and original Hebrew
isms and psrodies calculated to arouse
laughter
one OF the features on the bill that is
expected TO please lovers OF high class
vocal music will be Signor Gill, the cele-
brated italian tenor, formerly OF Grand
Operi fan sgnor GIN is very well
known in Providence. ana his many ad-
mirers and friends are sure 10 vgive him
"A warm welcome. Murphy and Andrews
Will offer a bright comedy talking act:
Nesson. Walters and Wesson will appear
In their latest eccentric comedy sxit,
"Jinks. the Insurance MAN. Ozav and
Delmo. comedy jugglers; Newell and NibV
10. instrumentalists: and the Biograph
with new films will complete the bill on
Thanksgiving day. the doors will open at
1880 n. m and the performance will be
continuous until l0:30 p. M.
As Is the custom OF holidays at that
theatre, no seats will be reserved. only ad-
mission tickets being sold all day. The
entire orchestra floor admission tickets
Will be 30 cents. and admission TO the bal
cony will be SO cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
O'GORMAA'S zOOLO6ICAI GARDEN.

With the increase I'm patronage OF the
new amusement resort the quality OF the
entertainment furnished each week at
OGorman's Geological Garden is raised.
The teachers OF the public schools havs
discovered that the big collection Of wild
and trained animals and birds is an ex-
celent object lesson to their pupils and
during the past week "A number OF par
ties OF school children and their teachers
haze visited the roo 20 study the animals.
loi Thanksgiving week a very attract
i've program has been arranged. The
special features are the Tennessee
troubadours, accompanied by the Georgia
female quartet and Emma Wills the well
known colored contralto. These trouba-
dours have some excellent singing and
dancing specialties and the troupe con-
tain some OF the best buck and wing
ciudes old time plantation melodies and
some Of the latest popular 9ongs.
Goats are not ordinarily associated In
most persons minds with other highly
trained animals. but Prof. Gilbert who
appears at the garden next week with his
herd of educated goats has achieved
wonders with these animals and they fur
nish decided novelty i'm the line OF
tiaired animals. They are sleek little
creatures and dc some very clever tight
rope walking and difficult balancing
feats.
AS a special feature OF Thanksgiving
day the animals will be fed at 8 y. IN.
Their dinner will consist mostly OF tur-
key. just as does the dinner OF most hu-
man beings In this part OF the world on
that day. The garden will open at 1880
a. M, instead OF at noon next Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

Prince of TatterS" tells a most interest
ing story and it's situations are well con-
ceived and finely executed.
Messrs. Yale and Ellis have staged "A
Prince OF Tatters' most ssImptuously,
carrying the full compliment OF scenery,
which includes some OF the most hand
some sets ever painted. and make a
gorgeous background To the beautiful
wordrobe worn by the company The
company supporting Mr. Wilson includes
many names well and favorably known,
among whom arc: Fanny Bloodgood,
Florence Slower, Jane Farrell. May Burt,
Mr.. Ross o'Neal. James Bevins. c. A.
McMullen and little Bessie Burt
"A Prince OF Tatters' is a romantic
comedy drama OF an historical type, the
time Of the plot being the year 100 and
the place New York
Al. III. Wilson long time ago demon
strated that he was a good German
comedian. though his characters and
lines have always led him into low
comedy. but he has now demonstrated
that as Prince Hugo Won Reppert he
Is equally as much at home In out-and-
out dramatic speeches and action. His
scenes with his wife. Helen. are es-
pecially strong
Only four matinees will be given next
week on Monday. Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday. AT the Monday matinee
every lady patron will receive "A de-
sirable souvenir. Evening prices will
prevail at the Thanksgiving Day NATL
nee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
PApK THEATRE.

Jim, the Penman," which IL 10 he
given by the new stock company at tho
Park theatre for the third week OF tho
season. is ono OF tho most celebrated OF
all plays OF modern times II ran for two
seasons AT the Madison Square theatre.
whore II made its producer, Manager A.
NJ Palmer. rich and where r. NJ. Holland
Alexander Salvini, Agnes Booth and play
ers OF that calibre, were seen I'm It.
The story Of Jim, the Penman," is fas-
cinating. The man is known 10 his wife
and his neighbors as James Ralston, n
business man OF London. He is really the
head OF a band OF criminals whose oper-
stons extend over the continent OF Eu-
rope and as the most clever forger In the
whole world. He has been warned by his
physician that the slightest shock 10 his
heart will kill him and he had determin-
ed 10 give up the life and become honest.
when Baron Hartfeld arrives with q
scheme 20 obtain the diamond necklace OF
the Dwellingcourt family by means OF
forged order to the bankers having IL I'm
charge. fairfield. who is one of the lead
ing members or tho gang OF Jim, tho
Penman, forces Ralston against his desire
10 forge the order OF which The jewels
are obtained and brought to Ralstons
country house.
The theft has no sooner been committed
than Ralston is informed that Lord
Dwellingcourt, who has met the girl at
party and has obtained her acquaintance,
Is 10 marry his daughter and has set
out for the bankers. 10 obtain the Jewels
10 give them TO her on her wedding day
After that, events follow fast. The play
IL as quiet as n Is strong and there is no
bcistrousness I'm the scenes between
Ralston and the Baron. But the parts arc
rarely strong ones and the play Is one OF
most uncommon interest. II will be given
with the selected strength of the new
stock company and will receive a power
ful presentation with new scenery and ap-
poir rtments. A box OF Fenway chocolates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

33 years of age and has written many
musical comedies. operettas and songs OF
prominence In both London and America,
but according TO advance reports The
Tenderfoot" is not only the best thing
he has ever written but one of the bright
est efforts of the day.
Mr.. II. L. Hearth. another young Ameri-
can is responsible for the music. He also
composed the music for 1892" Miss Sim
plcty,' THE Show Girl" Jack and the
Beanstalk" and numerous other popular
successes, although none of his past
achievements are said TO have equalled
this, his last effort. either i'm melody or
popularity.
Mr.. Carrie, In a way Is responsible for
some of this glory as he has laid the
scene of his story on the Texas border
which gives an original back ground and
introduced fresh chara cters. Mr.. Hertz
seized this opportunity and composed
score that contains up-to-date American,
also Mexican. Spanish. Indian and Chi
nese motives In great richness and variety
There are 20 numbers I'm the score OF The
Tenderfoot' and everyone gets one or
more encores and FIVE OF them win six.
seven and eight encores at every rem
dlron. especially MY Alamo Love"
which seems 10 be even more popular
than The Tale OF the Kangaroo"
The plot deals mostly with a Texas
heiress named Marion worthington and
the colonel OF the Texas rangers. Paul
Winthrop. The helress g. affronted at
military masquerade and declares hat
she will marry tho poorest beggar In the
state rather than any one Of tho whole
regiment of rangers. on reaching home
she determines 90 marry for revenge and
picks out a cowboy. who Is the real colo
mel of the rangers In Disguise. She does
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
BRITISH VETERANS.
Association Holds Regular Meeting In New
Quarters on Westminster Street.

The members of tho British Veteran
association held its monthly meeting in
the new quarters. 95 Westminster street
Thursday evening. Capt. Nied presided.
and after the minutes Of tho last meet
ing were read. he introduced the subject
Of uniform.
Lieut.. Gould appeared in nm officers
fatigue uniform and Judging from tho
enthusiasm displayed by tho members
the new uniform will be accepted over
twenty having agreed to the proposition
TO purchase them at an early date.
Some new members were initiated
who came from Central Fails. and Jolly
time ensued Vocal and instrumental
music graced the proceedings and re-
marks were made on the good work per-
formed by Lieutenant Gould In having
for the first time prepared a surprise for
the members In the shape OF refresh
mcnts. After these good things were dis
posed OF Mr.. NJ Flanagan gave a brief
address euogizing the officers for their
energy In securing the WamSutta hall.
whore the first annual dance is 70 he
held on 25th inst Judging from the sale
Of tickets II will prove grand success.
Adjutant Berry has worked indefatiga
bly, since his appointment and spared
neither time nor labor In advancing the
interests Of the association. II was
mainly through his efforts assisted by
Lieut. Gould that his first annual dance
was inaugurated.
Under the direction OF Lieut.. Gould the
look forward with ecstasy to
most enioya blc time. Mr.. Kay portrayed
the man who was in search of n home
and crs ated lots Of amusement I'm hts
new raractcr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Heading one OF the best companies ever
seen here in the play. Miss Blanca West
and Lionel Adams come To- the Empire
theatre next week playing GLORY Quay,e
and John Storm I'm a production OF Hall
Caine y novel. The Christian" The play
~ known AZ one OF the most po Jular ever
given in this country. g ran for TO
nights In New York when iir 1T play,i
there and " has been a lsoo Illr attraction
or tour since then. Mr.. Adams was the
first 10 play John Storm AT popular prices.
and Miss West has also had much ex-
perience in the part originated by Miss
Viola Allen. The theme % The Chris
tan" ia a natural story OF human love
heightened to an ideal by the sincerity
and nobility OF one man, John Storm, as
sociated with strong characterc6 low
ing-hearted woman Glory Quayle In the
play as in the book from which II was
dramatized. there Is much TO interest the
students OF human motive governing the
laws OF every day ire
The scenes OF The ChriStlal" are
given I'm a prologue and four acts. The
prologue Is laid I'm the fitting grounds Of
the ruins OF Peel Castle, Isle OF Man.
The first act is laid In tho salon OF the
Colossemum Music Hall, London, two
years later. when Glory has made her
debut as n singer The second act is I'm
the club rooms OF St Magdalene's church.
Soho. where John storm has become n
worker in the slums Of thc east end of
London. The third act is in Glory Quayle's
apartments I'm the Garden House Glenn
ents Inn. London. and the fourth is in
the club rooms of John Storms church
The scenery is new ard the mob sccAcs
and and others will be given with an ca
pccany strong effect
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will be offered this season than his pres
entation OF "A Prince or Tatters. Sid
ney ". Ellis pretty romantic play.
II being the Intention OF the manage
ment. Messrs. Charles II. Yale and Sid
ney II. Ellis. To make the production
notable from all standponts, much care
has been expended In tho selection OF
costumes end effects. and the play Will
be presented with one ~ the handsomest
scenic settings shown this season. Mr..
wilson's success last season is. after all
his best advertisement for tho present
engagement. as the Providence audiences
appreciate what Is genuinely artistic and
deserving IN the character of Prince
Hugo Won Reppcrt Mr. Wilson's delicate
hunor Is forceful ~ all times and ne
can grow pathetic when occasion Dc
mands with charming tenderness a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
lNPERi Al. THEATRE.

AL H. Wilson in "A Prince of ratters"
will be the attraction az the Imperial
next week. MIR. Wilson is Providence
favorite. and his many friends i'm this
cdty are sure 10 give him a royal VOL
come when he opens his weeks engage
ment Monday afternoon.
Although this Is only Mr.. Wilson s
fourth season AS a star he has proven
a doubt that he hereafter is to be ac-
counted among the best paying and best
appreciated players who come 10 this
city No more delightful dramatic treat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
9he Toming 3hou5 at the Yocn 9heatrgs.
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE,

The Tenderfoot' Is the attraction an
nounced for next week At the Providence
Opera House for one week. with matinees
Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday.
This latest musical comedy has in the
distinction of holding the record for long
runs In Chicago ds2 performanoeS) in
fact the press and public OF the western
metropolis claim that IL has hit the key
note OF popular fancy more accurately
than any other attraction. either for
edgn or American. has I'm many seasons.
From all accounts II Is a great novelty be-
oouse Il is 30 entirely different from any
thing yet seen. II is the alkali dust that
makes IL n novelty and the music that
makes it's popular. The piece is one vivid
splash Of splendid color from beginning 10
end. II is picturesque. original and legiti-
mate, with a pretty little story and wit
enough and humor 10 keep fine COM
pany laughing with intelligent reason
for II.
The spirit OF brilliant comic opera spurs
the piece into the smartest efforts. inde-
pendent OF the show girl or the song and
dance lunacy or the rag-time speciality
although IL fairly revels In continuous
round of new and original operate bur
iesque and musical comedy features.
The average musical comedy is doc
tored from the time Of its incipiency until
It's final performance The Tenderfoot 3"
instead OF foraging the variety houses,
taking outside songs. clipping newspaper
gags and copying cartoon caricatures
has been obliged 10 cut some OF It's clever
est lines, and take out much pretty music
because there was such an abundance Of
H.: the persistent encores were so i'm
proyident that the operetta was almost
an hour too long.
Richard earle. the star and stage di-
rector OF the organization, is also the au-
thor OF the book and lyrics He is but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
WESTMINSTER TN ATRE.

Fred Irwin's big show comes TO the
Westminster theatre next Monday. The
performance given by this company IL
said to fairly brIstlc with novelties and
tho very best material obtainsble II is
said has been engaged 10 portray the
various characters In two-act musical
comedy. entitled "Gnhooley's bay ON"
Thc chorus l. composed OF = score of
handsome young women and the cos.
TUNES. scenery and stage effects ara or
the most elaborate kind In addition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

The company numbering Is players. is
one OF the best ever organized In the
west and comprises I'm addition 10 Rich
ard Care. Edmund Stanley. Henry Nor
man, Charles Wayne, William Rock.
Daniel Moyles. IL. L. Austin. Edward
Beck, Bertha Davis. Anna Conley. Agnes
Paul Ethel Johnson, Hortense Mazurette.
Louise Gardner, Lucille Adams and their
much heralded choral galaxy, which in
cludes the famous Dolly Girls" said TO
be as pretty as brand new dolls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

not learn OF the deception until after the
wedding. when Winthrop Is called away
by an Indian uprising and has 10 put on
his regimentals.
Now doubly resentfu the bride herself
puts on cowboy clothes, follows her hus-
band In the campaign, and precipitates a
duel with him. Her disguise Is pene-
trated and friends exchange the deadly
bullets in her pistol for blanks. They ex-
change shots. He shoots over her head
and falls as though wounded. which re-
asserts the woman IN her and a conclusion
II reached most happily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

there WILDE an olio OF high-class artists.
including the eight Champions. imported
from the music halls In Europe. The
Champions are pretty girls, all nearly
the same size, and all equally and ia
dividually clever There is also num-
Der of American novelties such as Coyns
and Ardell. Willie Weston. Bennett and
Revere, Lawrence and Edwards and many
others
The Rentz-Santly company will be the
following attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21

will be given each woman attending the
opcnlng matinee Of the week. Monday af-
ternoon, continuing the custom OF the
last few weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-21
SIGNIFICANCE OF
REJECTED BIDS.
All the Members of the Executive Commit
tee Told Views at Last Nights Hearing.
Mr.. Pyne Still Evasive.


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