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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

OF the extraneous aids OF luxury and
riches by enforced poverty that lays bare
the moral weakness OF the woman's self
and leaving her exposed TO sordid strug-
giles for existence that makes her the
tragic plaything OF unkindly circum-
stances. Miss Eugene Blair has In Iris"
role that should exactly suit her artis-
tic temperament. Personally she is very
enthusiastic over the play which will be
elaborateiy mounted: three beautiful in
teriors having been painted especially for
this production; two Of the scenes show
richly furnished apartments I'm fashion
able London. And the other an Italian
villa with Lake Como in the background.
Miss Blair, who witnessed the first pro-
duction OF the play I'm London has care
fully selected her company rehearsing
them from Pineros original prompt book
with the idea of following the authors
Instructions % rdp r1Huresr uerH1f. There
will be a great display OF fine gowns; all
OF the characters belonging 10 the smart
est London society and every piece OF
furniture used will be carried by the com
pany This will be Miss Eugene Biairs
only appearance In Providence, as after
playing a few of the principal cities in
the east she contemplates an extended
tour by way II Minneapolis and st. Paul
to San Francisco and return.
There Will be special Christmas matt
nee Monday. Dec. 2Gth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

tures previously shown here being re-
produced Their subjects include tragedy
and comedy, travel and adventure In
tragedy is the picture OF the conflict be-
tween capital and labor. called THE
Great Strike showing what such con-
tests really mean. In comedy Is one OF
the greatest OF laugh provokers, He
Would Be Napoleon" hilarious farce
showing the adventures of a man who
irnagines that he is Napoleon and who
finally escapes from a sanitorium and
tries TO carry out his ideas. One OF the
finest OF all fantastic spectacles is "A
Voyage 70 the Sum-" IS minutes OF Inn
possibilities, In gorgeous spectacular
creation, introducing trip among planets
at 300 miles per hour; a collision with
meteors; the Aurora Boreslis. penetrating
the interior OF the sun. the fall OF the
submarine from the sun into space, the
bottom or the sea, conflict with deep sea
monsters and 30 other scenes Remark
able scenes OF foreign travel will be
shown in "A Trip Through Borneo."
living glimpse OF natures tropical
beauties. as real as though you were
there. There will be scenes from New
Ycrk's great subway. a visit to historic
Barcelona, The Moonshiners" a thrill
ing tale OF romanc~~Nnd tragedy and a
number OF others. including some very
ine views OF the recent worlds fair at
st. Louis.
Performances will be given afternoon
and evening at popular prices. On Mon
day, Christmas day, there will be four
performances. one at IL In the morning.
one at and one az four In the afternoon
and one at in the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Pinero's great farce. "A wife without
a Smile" now running in London and
last week opened in New York. and his
Lefty" one OF the seasons great hits
in New York. as II was in London last
year, have given an increased vogue 10
the work OF Englands greatest drama
tist and will increase interest in the COM
ing production OF Iris" one Of the very
greatest ~ his problem plays, 60 be given
for the FIRST time in this city at popular
prices at the Empire theatre next week.
by Miss EuRenie Blair. an ambitious. cul-
tured and able actress who has been seen
here previously IN powerfully impressive
presentations Of "Zaza" and other great
successes which require much more than
common ability IN the PLAYER ~ the lead
ing role Miss Blair In 81 Is ~ sents
one of the most powerful dri.uas OF
Pinero's later style. The story II sim
pier and less involved than that Of
Lefty" and the leading role calls for a
wider range OF emotional experience.
Iris is a woman, rich. popular and NOV
ing In the best London society Unlike
Paula in The Second Mrs. Tanqueray"
she has no past except that of the or
dinary wealthy and well-bred women 81
today. II is the sudden shearing away
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The management announces the Bow
cry Burlesauers" as next week. at
traction at the Westminster and COM
mencing with the matinee Monday
week OF unusual business Ia looked for.
Those who are familiar with buriesaue
attractions are well aware Of the quality
offered by the "Bowerys" II f. an or.
ganization that never failed 10 meet, with
the expectations of its endless thousands
OF friends. The Cay Modist" n melo-
dlous comedy. Is this seasons feature.
with its breezy and fascinating plot. It's
numerous complications. its various char.
acters portraying the full measure OF
Partisan frivolity. it affords the audi
ence a peep into the most intimate az
fairs Of high life In the French capital
Though the author treated the many
striking scenes Of gayety IN n most In
eral way. IN its realistic description. he
does not dwell on the vulgsrity. Special
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

herty's Poodles are offered as
special feature for the little folks.
No more amusing or clever trained ami
mails are to be found in vaudeville today
than Mrs. Doherty's cute little poodles.
and they are always as popular with the
grown-up people as with the children.
The Three Weetons will present a comedy
and, musical act called The Messenger
Boy" and Lavender and Tomson will Of
fer bright comedfettu, "A Touchdown"
A feature OF the bill will be the vaudeville
debut OF Miss Lottie Largan, a talented
Pawtucket girl who has legion OF
friends and admirers here Miss Largan
has long been prominent here as pub
lie reader and elocutionst. She has an
abundance OF ability and an attractive
stage presence. and her vaudeville sue
cess would seem to be foregone con-
clusion. For her act Miss Largan will Of
fer recits tions, dances and club swinging
and she is likely to be given rousiug
welcome when she makes her initial ap-
peerances. Billy Carter. the old favorite
will OFFER banjo selections interspecsed
with some amusing stories Tom Almond
will give a novel long shoe and skating
dancing specially: and the Marlowe
Plunkett Co. will give funny burlesque
called "A Lesson In Shakespeare. The
Biograph will show some new motion
pictures, including one called ''rhe Chick
en- Thief" said TO be the funniest picture
ever presented by the Biograph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

splendid opportunities for the display OF
that quaint humor which has made him
so popular for many years. He will be
surrounded by a company OF excellence,
which includes Edward Abeles, Edith
Barker. May Robson. William Levers.
Beatrice Agnew Zelda Sears. Rosa Cooke,
Sidney Rice, Grant Mitchell. Elsa Gar
rett and others.
The story Of Mr.. Fitch's play is as
follows: William Jenks who was once
an alderman or Allentown. Pa. Is tour
ing Europe with Mrs Fsteile Meade his
cousin law. and Kitty jerks her
daughter They have been travelling
under the guidance Of conductor"
but at Paris. where the action OF the
play begins he dismisses the conductor
and undertakes TO conduct the party him
self. II is manifest at the start that
jerks is In love with Mrs Meade; he
cannot under any circumstances conceal
his feelings or stine his wild desire 10
embrace his enamorata at all times and
places but Mrs. Meade is a widow, being
wise she does not wish TO marry while
she has an unattached young daughter
on her hands. so she replies 20 Jenks'
oft-repeated proposal that she will not
marry him until her daughter Kitty has
gotten a husband. They are now on
their way TO Switzerland and are over
taken by two young men, whom Kitty
mel on the steamer. One OF these is
Paul Norton. a lawyer the other Howa I'd
Post. broker; they are both smitten
with Kitty and they indulge IN a vow
that they will follow her until one wins
her. and each viii give the other fair
and square chance I'm the race. They
follow jerks and his party to Switzer-
land. where Norton gets ahead OF his
ffval by saving jerks life Kitty shows
her gratitude by selecting Norton as
favorfte. The lawyer hero calls on Jenks.
however, he gets tired Of hearing how
Norton saved his life and he begins TO
hate TO have him around. Post. much
discouraged. determines not TO give up
the nght but hits upon a great idea. and
that day jerks saves Posts life by fes-
cuing him from the glacier as he r. about
70 be dashed to pieces. From this time
on jerks simply adores Post and through
his advice Norton Is displaced In Kitty's
affection. The party finally returns 10
Allentown. Pa. where solution of all
the complications Is arrived at. There
jerks learns that he has been mistaken |
in Post. and thst he has been fooiing
him all the time Just TO serve his own |
foolish ends. After a series cf comph |
cations Norton secures the hand of Kitty /
and jerks becomes happy in tive posses.
sion OF Mrs. Meade.
There are several minor complications /
that run through the play in a most /
nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

will include nearly a dozen children who
have been engaged especially for the oc-
casion and will play the games The
youngsters have entered into the spirit OF
the occasion with great vim and have
rapidly acquired the little business they
are required to be familiar with NAL
colin Williams will OF course play the title
role. Last winter In New York he played
the part at one OF the we'll known Broad
way theatresS He made a great success
and the newspapers were almost unani-
nous I'm declaring that II was the best
piece OF character work he had ever done
Miss Radcliffe for three years played the
role OF Gretchen with Joseph Jefferson
and consequently her success in the part
next week 10 assured. She Is 90 familiar
with the part that she will during the
production act as assistant stage mana
ger. something which a woman has never
done before In this city. Some OF the 9TH
er principals In the cast are Mr.. Graham
as Derrick Won Beekman Mr. Roberts as
Cookies: Mr.. Barfoot as Nick Vedder and
little Reenie harrington. who played the
part with Joseph Jefferson upon the occa-
sion OF his last appearance In the play.
will play the part OF Meenie during the
first part OF the comedy. after which IL
Will be taken by Miss Burton.
For the week following RIP Van Win
kle" Mr.. Williams and his company Will
produce the great society drama OF Had
don Chambers called Captain Swift
with Mr.. Williams in the title part and
Miss Reed cast as Stella Darbisher
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

In the production OF Shakespearean
drama to be given the first three nights
OF next week at the Providence Opera
house. Charles Frohman has surpassed
all his previous efforts. stupendous as
some OF them have been. and IL marks
the splendid climax OF his career and
gives him a position such as has hitherto
been unattsined in his sphere Of activity
which embraces every variety OF dra-
matic enterprise and wherein he has
scored countless victories on two con-
tinents.
To present Shsksspeare's plays with
the nearest possible approach TO per-
fection has long been Mr.. Frohmans
cherished dream. His ripe experience
energy and unlimited capital have been
united In this enterprise and as result
the Providence public will have an OPP
portunity OF seeing Much Ado About
Nothing" Hamlet" and Romeo and
Juliet with such perfection OF acting
stage setting. costuming and attention
TO detail as never before, we are as
sured.
To portray the leading roles In these
plays, Mr. Sothern and Miss Marlowe
bring the highest dramatic art together
with youth. charm and magnetic per-
sonality With the supporting company
of stage accessories, we are promised
shakespearean representation that will
lineer In our memories many years, and
which possibly may never In our time
be surpassed.
At the Providence Opera house Thurs
day Dec. 2oth. continuing three nights
with Saturday matinee. Charles Froh-
man will present his latest new star new
only IN sense with his relationship TO Mr..
Ha ho. ~
the most popular comedians upon the
American stage. Francis Wilson will be
seen in a new comedy by Clyde Fitch.
which promises 10 be one OF the most
entertaining and amusing pieces that has
yet come from the pen OF this most sue
cess{ul Of dramatists The appearance
OF Mr.. Wilson in comedy without music
will be an event OF dramatic import
ance. The piece Is said to give him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
PRINCE OF VI0LIkISTS
COMING TO PROVIDENCE

Ysaye, prince Of violinists. whose ap-
pearancee in Infantry hall on the even
ing OF Jan. is is destined to be the mu-
steal event Of the season here is daily
strengthening his right 10 the title OF
master. as his American tour progresses.
Critics and musicians unite in &C
claiming him supreme. awarding TO him
unquestioningly the laurels Of praise that
only crown the brow OF unsurpassed ge-
MUS. Not since the days OF Rubinstein
has a virtuoso met with so great tri-
umph I'm America as is evidenced In the
records OF the recent Ysaye concerts.
The announcement OF his recital In
this city has created a profound stir.
The concert is widely spoken OF among
local musicians and the great artist Is
the talk OF the hour about the studios.
Seldom within recent years has the ap-
pearance OF a master musician been anti
cipated with such general interest and
enthusiasm as Is indicated by the local
reception OF the Ysaye announcements.
Much has found its way into the col
umns OF the press bearing upon the mu-
sicia nship OF this man Ysaye. American
critics are proverbially severe. yet one
and all acknowledge this Belgian vio-
linist surprising great.
When one who is surprising great in
music visits American shores. which is
a lamentably rare happening. by the way.
Il Is only proper that Providence should
see and hear the master genius. q .,e
propriety OF the appearance OF the
greatest artists in this city has never
been questioned. though the improperly
OF allowing them to pass the city by Is
too little appreciated by its citizens.
II is distinctly a matter for congratu-
lation that the present plans for the
Ysaye recital have been perfected, and
II should be regarded as a true privi-
lege TO assist in bringing the event 10
successful pass
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Mann Of the Mann Piano
company. i'm personally engineering the
preparatory arrangements for the Ysaye
concert. has conferred a genuine bene-
At upon the city and his solicitation OF
active support In the fulfilment Of his
plans Is worthy the careful regard and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The bill arranged for Keith's for next
week is an uncommonly fine holiday bill.
including as IL does some OF the best
acts In the vaudeville field. II will be
headed by that distinguished Legitimate
actor, Mr.. Robert Hiliiard. who will pre-
sent an exquisite one-act play. Number
97s" This little play, conceded by critics
10 be one Of the most powerful dramatic
offerings ever given In vaudeville tells or
an ex convict who, hungry and discourag-
ed from being unable 10 secure honest en-
ployment, breaks into the house OF the
district attorney, intending TO steal
large sum OF money. He In caught In the
act and is about TO be handed over to
the police, when the little daughter of the
Judge recognizes I'm him the man who the
day before saved her from runaway
horse.
The play contains some strong dramatic
passages, and Mr.. billiard is given some
excellent acting opportunities. Mr.. Earl
Ryder, a capable actor. will play the dis
trict attorney, and Little June Pelton,
one OF the sweetest child actresses before
the public, viii be the judges little girl.
Jules and Ella Garrison, always promi-
nent funmakers, will offer a decidedly
pretentious act in the form OF laugha-
bie travesty I'm which they employ an en-
tire special carload or scenery. This act rs
termed AN Ancient Roman, ana Is thlu
10 be one OF the funniest acts ever pre-
sented In vaudeville. The Six Glinserret-
It's who were last season feature OF
Ringing Brothers circus. will give their
famous acrobatic act which made such
big hit In this city two years ago. These
men are conceded TO be the most daring
acrobats ever imported from Europe.
Marie Narelle, the Irish prima donna,
who was for several weeks a feature of
the Irish village at the St. Louis Fair,
will sing some OF the old classical baliards
and Is sure TO fnd hearty appreciation
with lovers Of high-class vocal music
Elmer Tenley. a popular comedian who
is well-known in Providence, will offer a
monologue OF dialect stories and songs
which have made a big laughing hit else
where. Matthews and Ashley will give a
humorous crea ton, Money Mad" which
Is expected 10 contribute largely
to the fun of the program. Do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
PARK MUSIC HALL.

Scenes from almost all the countries OF
the earth and from some existing only in
the imagination will be shown at the
exhibitions OF the Shepard moving pic
lures. to be shown at the Park theatre
every afternoon and evening OF this com
ing week The success OF the Shepard
pictures as given I'm this city has been
so great that Archie l.. Shepard who has
been presenting this popular form OF
entertainment for the last four seasons
has secured the Park, spent last week In
getting everything ready and will make
that popular theatre the home OF moving
pictures next week The exhibitions.
comprising two and one-half hours OF
solid enjoyment. will be given afternoon
and evening at popular prices. There
will be moving pictures and picture songs,
some excellent singers having been Sc
cured 10 aid in the success Of the presen-
tation. The Shepard pictures are dis
tinguished for the smoothness OF their
presentation. their lack OF jumping max
ing II a pleasure 70 look at them.
The subjects will be highly diversified
and will be entirely new. none Of the pic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24
WARREN.

Christmas observsnces will be held at
all OF the local churches tomorrow, but
several OF the churches will hold their OBJ
servances, next Monday night A Christ
mas cantata is 20 be held at the NJ Il.
church. and a large number OF the young
people will take part. At ST. Mary =
church, the exercises will be held Mon
day afternoon, consisting OF musical pro-
gram by children and distribution OF gifts.
Christmas observance will also be held
at the st. Marks Episcopal church and
at the Baptist church. The concert at
ST. Marks church is 20 be lighted by elec-
tricity. and the stringing OF the wires is
being done today.
About 60 couples enjoyed dancing at
Armory hall last night. the ocassion be-
ing one OF the series OF dances. which are
held by Haswell's orchestra.
The local factories shops and business
places will close today until next Tues
day. owing 10 the observance OF next
Monday as Christmas day.
Church services OF the usual order will
occur tomorrow. The pulpits I'm all OF
the churches will be I'm the hands OF the
local preachers Special musical pro-
CRANES or excellence will be rendered al
the different churches throughout the day.
Miss Elizabeth Loughan. who Is at
tending school az Washington. u. c.. r.
home for the Christmas holidays
The weekly rehearsal Of the NJ. r.
church choir. will be held tonight I'm the
church special~Chrlstmas music is TO
be sung under the direction OF the or
ganlst, Mrs. T. NJ Mckenzie
Mr. John Bray and family are spend
Ing the Christmas holidays with relatives
az Cxbridgc. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

consideration Of all the people OF Prvi-
oednce.
Music lovers Of the city hold in pleas
ant recollection the recitals In former
years by Slioinski and others OF equal
greatness artists who visited the city
under the management Of Mr., Mann and
whose appearances gave decided tone 10
the several musical seasons.
At this time Mr.. Mann, In offering the
Ysaye concert, places before the people
OF Providence a musical treat OF unex-
celled merit than which the world Of
music today knows no finer. II by Jan.
sufficient response has been made 10
the call for subscriptions. Ysaye will play
in Infantry hall on Jan. IS.
A wealth OF Information bearing upon
the artist the concert and tickets may
be had at the rooms OF the Mann Piano
company on Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

Prevents Pneumonia and Grip, O.
cureS in a week, saving every life.
Cures Consumption three times out o.
four. Directions in circular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-24

care was given in the selection OF the
chorus. which would grace the front
ranks OF an international beauty show.
A one-act comedietta and a number Of
clever speoialties precede the musical
extrava ganza.
The Springfield herald., 1904-06-24
Peoples Party Delegates.

Denver, June 1S.-A. B. Gray, chair
man of the Peoples party of Colorado
has issued the following announces
ment:
Denver, Colo. June IL.
ITO the members of the Peoples party
OF the State OF Colorado:
81 hereby appoint the following as
delegates and alternates to represent
the state OF Colorado at the national
convention of the Peoples Party to be
held at Springfield, Illinois. July 4,
1904. The appointments by counties
are:
Delegates at Large-Frank w. Ow-
ers, Lake; r. H. Northcott, Washing
ton; L. T. Gray, Ell Paso; Thomas Sur
ber, Teller: Evangeline Hearth. Denver;
]. P. Cassidy. ouray; Michael Blythe,
Fremont; T. B. Manion. Boulder; j.
A. Eddy, Pitkin, and Theodore Rosen-
burg, Garfield.
''District Delegates-MissL Lille Harris,
Ell Paso; w. f. Mowry. Montezuma; K.
S. Stout Phillips; Mrs. E. WILDER,
Chaffee; John Dunn, Lake; III. G.
Wheeler, Routt; John F. Powell, Lo-
gan; James p. Flanagan. Morgan;
Almond Thomson, Gilpin; Duncan
Drummond, Clear Creek; C. S. Conant,
Rio Grande; Ben Bolt, Eagle; Mrs. A.
l.. Beavers. Powers; R. S. Fedder Lar
inner; ]. P. James. Jefferson: w. A.
Mcintyre. Saguache; George H. Rollins
Denver; Mrs. Moore, Pueblo; Mrs. Tib-
bets, Denver; N f. Clark, Boulder.
Alternates-Barney O'Driscoll, San
Juan; d. A. Mills and A. B. Gray,
Denver; George Carpenter, Rio Grande
Frank Madden, Weld; P. Monahan.
Routt; Judge Chapman. Teller; John
Williams, Fremont; Hattie A. Norton,
Montrose. and Millard Fairlamb. Delta,
The official route and the day OF
departure will be announced later.
"a. B. GRAY,
Chairman Peoples Party State Cen
tral Committee.
Attest: r. NJ. LYONS. Secretary"
The Springfield herald., 1904-06-24
Bandits Demands Increased.

Washington. June 1S.-In a cable
gram yesterday to the State Depart
ment, Consul Gummere at Tangier In
dicated that the bandit Raisuli, owing
if the bandit chief means to carry out
flcials. had exaggerated his demands
to point where they have become ri
diculous,
1t is quite certain that this govern
ment will not comply with any Of the
demands that relate to itself, and can
not consistently require the Sultan to
do as Raisuli asks. 1t is admitted that
if the bondit chief means to carry out
his threats, the captives. Perdicaris
and Varley, are in great peril. Even
their lives. however, are not regarded
as a sufficient stake to warrant this
government in establishing the danger
Gus precedent that would follow the
granting of the demands of Raisuli, for
with the strong temptation thus Of
fered to the lawless tribesmen of Mo
rocco, no foreigners there would be
safe against kidnapping.
All that can now be done is to
await the outcome c. the present ne
gotiations, hoping that Raisuli will
abate his demands and make sure tina:
he learns through the Moorish govern
ment that his own life will be demand
ed by this government If he executes
his captives.