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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-03

| anl as many other strong attractive acts
| viii comprise one OF the very best vau-
| ieyilie bills Of the season ard will be Jf-
| fered AZ keith's theatre the coming week.
| Heading the list is Holdln's Manikius.
| pronounced by everyone who has seen
them the greatest act OF this kind ever
seen In America. " has been the chief
drawing card az New York and Phladel-
phia Keith theatres for the past six weeks
where II has interested and amused
the older theairegoers quite as much as
II has the little people. These msnikins
are marioaettes. or wooden figures. such
as were very popular several years ago,
but have reached an extraordinary state
OF perfection. and are now worked In such
an artistic and thoroughly natural man.
ner. even the lips and eyes that there
- no question but thGt they are the best
OF any ever shown before the public.
They give in a complete little theatre OF
their own. an entire vaudeville entertain.
ment. including skirt dancing. cake walk.
Ing and other fea atures which I'm its en-
tirety is vastly more pleasing than that
given by human performers. Then they
give a little playlet In pantomlme. fnisa-
Ing with beautiful trqnsformatlrn
scene. The whole act Is novel and art
istlc. and is expected tc create son thing
of a sensation here. especially among he
children. all OF whom will doubtless want
limited to positively one week only
George Thatcher, the well known min
rel comedian, late a prominent mem
Der or Mr.. Pipp in which Charlse
Gsapewin Is starring, Will re-appea- after
an extended absence with a bud-et OF
new and original songs and stories al
Of which are certain to be provocative of
much LAUGHTER. Mr. Thatcher Is one ~
the funniest comedians on the stage to-
day, and he Is n big favorite with Keith
patrons. so that his success IS assured
one or The bis laughing hits OF the hi.l
rs sure g be The Spring OF Yoush. "
which VIII bc presented by Foy and
Clarke two exceedingly clever sketch art
lists. This sketch Is founded upon a aoy-
ely conceived theme. that OF fuss, oli
bachelor, an Invalid, who goes TO health
resort 10 drink the waters OF the springs
There he partakss OF the waters OF the
springs Of generosity. OF love and finally
drinks OF the spring OF youth In the
development OF this theme the author.
VIII NJ. CrcssN. the well known sketcn
writer who has written more successful
vaudeville plays than any other living
writer has introduced some hilsrously
funny situations and there Is a laugh
ir every line Without exaggeration Il
is one OF thu very funniest sketches ever
seen in vaudeville. and Is certain 20 find
excellent Interpretation AZ the hands Of
Mr. Foy and Miss Clark
Jess Couthoui. the clcverest female
monologuist before the public will reap
pear after an absence OF two years from
the local stage in new monologue in
troduvlng all new stories and songs Miss
CouthoW always makes a pleasing stage
appearance wearing some beautiful
gowns. and her inexhaustibie fund of
humor has made her q genuine favorite
with Keith patrons.
charles MfIdnfro ,nlc5,~asod u.hgr
tier and bird imitator, VIII make his FIRST
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-03
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

The Ouida masterpiece. Under Two
flags." as produced with electrtfying
success at the Academy OF Music In New
York with Paul NJ Potter's dramatiza-
tion. will be the attraction at the I'm
perial next week
! The entire spectacular production will
be brought here intact. with absolutely
mo curtalment Of the massive scenic in-
yestuTe which represents cash outlay
OF $4,000. Three car loads OF scenery
are carried TO produce the backgrounds
wonderful In their beauty and realism.
for the stirring Incidents Of the play
Over 80 people participate In the action
exclusive OF a mechanical force OF 80
required 10 handle the stage settings.
making IN numerically and scenically
the biggest production that ever visited
the East at popular prices
This version has secured one OF the
most remarkable triumphs in the history
of metropolitan amusements First pro-
duced at the Garden theatre in New YORK
" ran for seven months 10 a succession
Of the largest audiences ever In attend
pnce at a dramatic enterprise
A brief tour of the large cities OF the
country followed and the production
again returned 10 New York 20 the Aca-
denny of Music, where the seating capa-
city and stage facilities were more I'm
keeping with the requirements The en-
gagement at the Academy continued for
three months and was constant
triumph.
The present tour embraces the larger
cities OF the country. and contemplates
. return m New York where the demand
for the play has not subsided The press
81 the country has been emphatic In de-
elaring that the play has been given one
OF the most beautiful impressive and
realistic equipments of any of the latter
day dramas. Miss Jane Remark who
appears as a star in thie production. has
scored remarkable success as Cigarette
the idol OF the French army OF occupa-
tion In Africa and her vivid characteriza-
ton has Immediately stamped her
genius AM has indicated most fatter-
ing success.
Matinees will be given daily, ana there
will be no advance In prices despite the
fact that this attraction will be seen In
no other city at less than $3.50 prices.
Souvenirs will be given TO the ladies at
the Monday matinee.
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EMPIRE THEATRE,

Mr.. Joseph Murphy. the popular Irish
romantic actor. will make his annual vis-
It TO this city next week. coming as usual
70 the Empire theatre. The appearance
OF this distinguished player IL always
looked forward 10 with much interest. as
ne has come 10 be recognized as one OF
the greatest exponents Of the Irish
drama For the past decade Mr. Murphy
has been presenting hut two plays. "Ker-
~ Cow" and Shaun Rhue. and the pub
lie are 80 well satisfied with these plays
that n Is not likely the actor will ever
present any other Naturally. after a
familiarity covering period or OF more
than ~ wears. MI Murphy has ceased TO
act his PLAYS IN the literal aenae of the
word. but simply lives on the stage hts
characters. and Il Is these natural imper-
sonstions that so please the public. that
the theatres are always crowded at his
every performance
"Kc rs GOV" was first produced as far
back as 1875. al the Grand Opera house In
Sen Francisco In this play. which II
written IN foIr acts. MIR Murphy is seen
In the role ~ Dan O'Hara." the lovable
and warm hearted Kerry blacksmith, who
can make love IN as true and skillful
way as he csn make a horseshoe. end
shoe a horse which Ne is compelled 20
do In the third oct cf the play His acting
throughout IL artistic and true 10 nfe.
The dove cote. the horse race. upon which
depends fortune and the realistic black
smith shop ali contribute 20 make this
play = true picture ~ Irish life
shaun Rhue. while equally ss tvpi-
cal Of irish life as Kerry Cow" vet r.
nevertheless more sentimental and less
vigorous than The latter The play IL a
vivid story OF irish land troubles The
situations are clever. pathos vies with
wit and humor the true irish loyalty and
large heartedness puts the finishing
touches 20 the whole piece from the time
Nr. Murphy. as Larry Donovan. enters
the doors ~ tho Donovan cottage. until
as shaun Rhue CRed John he
exposes the wretched plots OF the two
and restores his sister Kate TO
her rights A particularly pathetic mo-
ment r. when the Irish lad II driven from
home by his irate father. but before leav-
Ing his country visits the grave OF his
mother In nearby church-yard and
xneeiing down sings I'm n most appealing /
sav the pathetic song. a Handful of |
Earth"
IN ihis niay NJ Murphy presents two I
widely different types Of the frishman
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appearance here, having recently arrived
from the other side OF the ocean. IL Is
said that his limitations are astonishing
ly like birds he initiates. and he has
made an emphatic hit during the week
past az keith's New York theatre.
Myra AmoroUs. beautiful and graceful
trapezist. Is another new conner and A
foreigner who has created very favor
able impression and will doubtless win the
applause of local vaudeviliians. One OF
the features OF the bill will be the hori-
zontal bar act which will be given by
duo OF foreign artists. Tony Wilson and
Mile. Heloise. This act Is said TO com
bine daring. with grace and skill and
has been highly commended by New
York theatregoers and newspaper critics.
Pretty. talented Winona Winter now
grown 10 a charming young woman. and
her clever father. Banks Winter, will APP
pear In their clever conceit. "A Disap-
pointed Romeo" which introduces their
vocal selections. some bright comedy and
Miss Winters excellent impersonstIons,
including one OF a celebrated ventrilo-
quist Robert Carter and company will
appear In a bright and amusing little
based upon "A novel case OF
mistaken identity. Barr and Evans will
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tain life. The interest on their home
stead Is again due. and she must find
some task that will pay better. With
out dreaming of the character Of the
place. she Is engaged at a Music hall.
Msude has taken Marion to her home
where she keeps her In confinement Mil
lie traces her and demands Marions
freedom. strong scene eliminates In
the safe escape OF both sisters O'Malley
has the Spider at the winter racing
track. He II engaged in pool room
Skidmore and Filters pan to tap the
wire. send a bogus winner and cheat the
pool room. The plan Is frustrated and
the Spider wins A.oo. skidmore. in.
dignant at his defeat resolves 10 entrap
O'Malley into the Tetlow OIL yard. rob
him Of the 5000. set fra 20 the building
and let him be consumed in the flames.
He succeeds In getting the money. but
ne arrival OF Mille saves Marion and
OMalcy. II IL the day before Christ
mas. The Drayton homestead and the
lftle farm are 10 he sold by the sheriff
Skidmore. Maude and Filters are on
hand. with the money stolen from
O'Malle,, 10 buy the property Mrs.
Drayton, Mile. Marion and O'Malley
arrive To try To postpone the sale. N
IL impossible 10 get an order from the
court In time. and the sherin's sale pro-
ceeds BY an unexpected climax all
ends happily. and The Minister'S
Daughters' have a happy Christmas We
are promised an elaborate scenic pro-
duction and capable cast.
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whistleable kind tnat quickly become
popular The most prominent 81 the pop
ular are Sam Collins topical song Then
I'd Be Satisfied With Life" Ann Tyren's
song, The Girl You Love" and the
tenor solo Of Joseph Welch entitled TIES
sie. You Are the Only. Only Only"
The sensation OF the play Is the Cham
payne Dance" In which six girls and SIX
young men participate. The girls are
considered the best dancers from the
George Edwardes school I'm England ard
were brought TO this country un,ler con-
tract by Mr.. Fisher especially for this
dance After a few bars OF CAV catchy
music the girls appear dressed in bright
yellow costumes. They dance bit and
ere then Joined by six men earbed as
walters Each of the walters carries n
table 10 which is attached y small bell
The walters. after placing the tables I'm
position retire 10 respectful distance
while the girls are dancing and are finally
summoned by the ringing OF the bells
which feat Is sccomplisn,d ny the girls
tapping the bells with their toes The
walters reiee only 10 return with cham
payne BOTTLES and glasses and after go
ing through the motions OF flling the
glasses the real dance begins The girls
whirl about the stage kick and all but
osnce their clothes on and n Is done In I
I. fnnnnc- entirely inoffensive and with |
,nss The least bit OF lingerie showing dur !
me rapid motions OF the dance
..vnne silver Slipper 4. by the author Of
~. ,,,"nora. Owen Hall being resronsi-
- VT me book. Leslie Stuart for the
49,, ann W VI Risaue. for the lvrics
~ '~o acts three scenes ana a nrc.
ann unlike most musical nisvs IA.
mo plot. The stor, deafs -.i,h
,nq1iNtive young woman an ~. -i.s
p.et,r. o,' VINO "hen caught In the act 81
is,,,.' oser st this wicked woris ns,,
ss.nuy Kicks her slipper over The .dr. -,
s.ar INTO space For this 40, - ,,'s,, ~
.to,ion sne is tried by a tIr1 =, . .nuIs-
,nere being no men on tha, 80 wonen
~ sentenced 10 earth. ther. 80 ana
until she has recovered ths .,, Ismsin
ner exile she is accorpsnied bv ~ IN
The slipner vhen kicked f,,.
rsnr into the gardens ~ Sir ric,o, sha,
anar. an eccentric astronomer uh, -
foundede college for the stud =, 80 -
pet science. he A. the inveutor q, /. ~, ,'
scope which he declares win hr,r. 80 \
other planets 20 within ~ miles ~ ~.
earth and IL momentarily oxpecting ~.
errival OF an Italian astronomer 10 A..
epect his new telescope In his piac.
there arrives fakir and Snowman narns
~ Henny Henschs. who r. recognized h,, |
Shaiiamsr ne the man who. some vear.
,cfors the opening. elop~d ~I'h Sir Vic !
tore daughter. He admits his idenil,. /
and 70 prevailed upon By Berkeley 20 I'M |
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-03
BIG VICTORY FOR
STRAIGHT TICKET,
Opposition to Regular Republicans in the
Sixth and Seventh Wards Showed Under
at Last Nights Primaries.

LYMAN, William c. Pierce. Joseph Baker
Jr. Robert L. Ward. William II. Bar
ron.
Isaac Crocker
Ward eommittee-charles II. Morse.
Robert ID. Spencer Charles III Warner
ernest Rueckert. Richard w Jennings.
SEVENTH WARD.
The contest between the faction which
wished TO reform in the Seventh ward.
particularly In the ward committee. and
the regular party caused the Republic
caucus Ia be attended by a crowd which
packed the ward room and filled the
stairway 10 overfowing. Here as In other
wards number weer debarred from vot-
Ing because their names were scratched
Tor some reason apparently unknown 70
them. In spite OF this the line OF wait
ing men was still a long one at 10 o'clock
and a good many were prevented from
voting by the prompt closing OF the BAL
lot box.
The number OF ballots was 4s2 OF which
the regular ward committee received 9as
votes for It's ticket which follows
delegates 10 state convention-Arthur
w. Dennis, Frederick w Hartwell Phil
hp o. Hawkins. David F. Sherwood. Del
esates TO city convention to nominate one
senator and IL representatives-Fran
a. Chase. Alfred g. Pierce. Herbert f.
+. Moulton. School committee for three
yoars-P. Francis Walker Delegates To
city convention. TO nominate mayor. citv
treasurer. harbor master and overseer OF
the poor-Walter I. Pearce, William n.
hart, Jr. George E Andrews. Stephen ].
west stephen ID. Watson. Ward com-
mittee-Joseph o. Anthony Arthur w.
Barrus, Frank M. Miller, George c. Clin-
ton. Robert A Chase
The candidate for school committee waa
supported by both factions.
EIGHTH WARD.
Though no contest was expected in ths
Eighth ward. very good sized vote was
polled, the story being 321 votes.
The winning ticket Is as follows:
Delegates TO state oonvention-S James
Foster Jr., Clinton II. johnson, John p.
Dun, Thomas j. Critchley
delegates TO city convention for city
onicers-Baylies r.. Chace, Ethan r
Sheldon, Simon Revens, Edward p. Met
calf, Seth Walton.
Delegates to city convention for ren
eral assembly-Gilbert f. whittemore.
William IA. Leavitt, Charles p. Brown.
George t. Hopkins. Harlan A. Page
ward committee-Baylies r. Chace.
, continued on Page Five)
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WESTMINSTER IH AIRE.

Perhaps one ~ the most popular OF all
the organizations Of the extravaganza
tyr. on the road is Harry W. williams
Jr s. Imperial Burlesouers. the attrac.
ton announced az the Westminster for
next week. The company numbers S well
known artists. and Manager Williams
name az the head Of the company Is an
assurance of its excellence The pro-
gram combines the attractive features of
travesty high class comedy and vaude-
Vile. with two up-to-date musical re-
views. entitled His Sporty wife" and
on 20 the Front" which will both be
found lively I'm action and full ~ funny
situations. sweet and catchy music and
high class specialtles
Al the head ~ the stage beauties are
Edna Crline. Patti Carney. Louise Lang.
don. Gladys 81 John and the Sheedon
sisters. while the principal comedy roles
are IN the hands OF Frank Byron. GIN
Gordon. Johnnie Cain and Snitz Moore.
The vaudeville olio will present the trav-
esty artists. Byron and Langdon. in an
amusing comedy. entitled ~ Dude De-
tectlve." Patti Carney with repertoire
OF the latest coon songs. the two rcal
comedians. Johnnie Cain and Snitz
Moore. IN an amusing travesty entitled
"A Night of Terror" The well-known
German comedian. Gin Gordon. will pre-
sent an original monoiogue. in which he
succeeds IN Unring the English language
20 pieces
TS. Merry msidens will be the next at
traction.
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personate the italian astronomer
While he Is being entertained the stu
dents bring In a boy whom they suspect
- burglar from the fact that he has in
his possession a silver slipper which he
declares fell from the skies The prison
er proves TO be Wrenne, the tomboy
daughter OF Henschs and the grand
daughter OF Sir Victor masquerading In
boys clothes. While the origin OF the
slipper is being discussed Stella that be-
ing the name OF the inquisitive young per-
son from Venus and her sisters are dis
covered in one corner OF the gardens. All
tho men forsake their sweethearts for
the visitors from Venus greatly 10 the
dismay OF Wrenne who is in love with
Berkeley. She insists that they must re-
turn to their planet and is Informed that
they canot do so until the slipper has
been recovered
Herschs. on hearing this steals the slip
per from his daughter.and then, not heed
ing the protests OF Sir Victor who claims
the visitors as his gift from the stars,
signs them for his show on the continent
The story is carried over 10 Neuilly Fair
france. whore the Venus girls are on ex-
hibition I'm Henschs show The search
for the slipper tx being vigorously pushed
and after many humorous situations is
eventually recovered. the visitors from
Venus return TO their own planet and
The silver Slipper is set in magnln-
cent surroundings and In his production
OF this latest musical comedy success. Mr.
Fisher mrintaincd his wei known repu-
tation for lihcrality by the manner In
which he costumed and staged this play.
In one scene alone the ball room scene In
the last act. the stage is filled with richly
attired men and women and is n marvel
OF richness and color The gowns and
the costumes were all imported and an
idea may be had OF the magnitude OF this
production that the costumes alone for
this production that the costumes alone
for this one scene cost over $4,000 l2
alone costing $500 each
During the engagement at the Provi-
dence opera house the entire New York
production. complete I'm every detail will
he seen. Tho company numbers i25 I'm
all and Is headed by Sam Collins. the In
imitable German comedian. who has the
leading comedy role, that OF Henschs' the
Snowman, Ann r,ren who as Wrenne.
ne Tomboy daughter OF ITenschs. will be
seen for the first time I'm several seasons
IN boys clothes. Cyril Ccott aywavs a
great favorite Ia the military nephew OF
the astronomer Berkeley shallsmar. Mace
Borville IS the eccentric astronomer
Sir Victor Shallamar Laura Clement
appears MS the savey. Joseph welch. a
tenor with voice of rare quality is the
naval officer I'm love with Sir Victor's
niece played hv Miss Frances Gordon
Miss Carolyn Gordon. IL the iruuisitive
miss from Venus, Stella, and A r Fur
long plays the nert Of Roland. the leader
of the students A feature of the perfor-
nance VIII he specially augmented or
chestra.
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Coming 3kow5 at ike 4ccal theatres.
PROVIDING: OpER, HOUSE.

The attraction az the Provid dsnce opeF'
house for three nights. commencing
next Monday. with Wednesday matinee
win he MY wife's Husbands" clever
comedy by Edwin Milton Royle. which
has just concluded long and successful
stay al the Madison Square theatre IN
New York The play has been voted the
funniest farce seen in New York in ten
years. and IL was unanimously prais
BY the New York critics.
IN Il said 10 be a clean and wholesome
comedy of American life. without any
suggestion Of imported Frenchlness or
vulgar scenes and situations. II is re-
freshing and wholesome. and altogether
o delightful comedy offering II has Won
It's success upon IFS merits as clever
play. II will be presented by a splond d
company. headed by AR. and Mrs MDton
Royle (the latter wen known as Sslens
Fetter the celebrated actress
The story Is that of y woman hand
some and clever. who has n mania fof
collecting husha nds. She is married first
10 senator. She deserts him on the
afternoon OF the wedding goes 10 tne
South Dakota change your name factoSF
and gets divorce on the grounds W
6esertion
She then takes on for a short -pir
Utah bishop. She decides che can gst
along better without him and acts a~-
cordingly Then comes cousin 10 whoa
she gets married because she needs ne
money Finally. she falls IN love with
q youth. and although engaged 20 cies-
gyman and one or two others. she decifrs
20 marry this Young fellow
AZ this juncture the father of me BOY.
WIG has q closet full ~ faniy skeletons
IN the shape of three divorced wives.
arrives and decides 10 marry the mucn-
married woman himself The son erssps
the situation. whisks her away and " Is
her.
The complications tnat arise rs the
different husbands appear make some OF
the finest comedy seen in years Nvhile
the title sounds spicy the play, like
home made cake has only enough good
spice 10 lend flavor without having the
amount that is put I'm food for mid
night supper and makes one feel had I'm
the morning
THE SILVER SLIPPER"
There Is sextet like the famous
beauty sextet that added so much TO the
popularity OF "Florodora" In The silver
slipper. John G, Fishers latest nuslcal
comedy success that will be the attrac-
tion al the Providence Opern house the
last three nights Of next week with a
matinee Saturday.
The new sextet song is called Come
Little Girl and Is even more Ella borately
costumed than was the former The air
Is tuneful and catchy and although in
action II is somewhat similar 10 Tell |
Me Pretty Maiden" there is nothing |
about the music II Is ner-
formed by six young men and six Young |
women. the latter being attired I'm elab- |
orafe gowns and the men in afternoon
ifess
There are twenty five musical numbers l
N all, the majority OF them being OF the
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PkrK THEATRE.

The new comedy drama. The Min
ister's Daughters, will be presented at
the Park theatre next week with daily
matinees al 10 and 20 cents
The story Is that OF the widow OF
country clergy man living in the quiet
little hamlet OF Gragton. with her two
daughters. Millie and Marion. who Is
blind They posses modest home and
a small farm which Is mortgaged for
considerable sum An oil boom has
awakened the town and certain wise ones
believe that this farm offers great pos
sioltes.
The villagers keep up an annual dona-
t!on party for Mrs. Drayton in gratitude
for the services OF her late husband. the
minister. The last one OF theSe takes
place as Mile takes her departure for
the city engagement. When Mile ar
rive. In New York she finds that the
wages paid her at the store barely sus-