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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
EMPIRE THEATRE.

II is said of the writer of melodramas.
Theodore Krcmer that he works best
after midnight, and 4; must be that this Is
true. Tor such characters as he has givcn
the villain and adventures in "A Race
for Life" which holds the boards at the
Empire theatre this week, could never
have been conceived IN the broad light
OF day. \ man like John Hunter. the
horseman. would never have been per
mitted t. live. after the first act In the
west for he not only attempts the lives
OF several people but attempts to XIII
a horse. uses a bull whip on women folk,
attacks servant girl whom he has
ruined and then brands her on ner bare
shoulder with red hot iron.
II Is difficult TO conceive of "A char3c-
ter As despicabe as this in real life
and next 10 Impossible 10 find a woman
with millions who will descend 10 the
low down dirty work" that his assistant
i'm crime. Alexandria Belmont, does.
As the name implies, ~ Race for Life
is a racing drama, the chlef characters of
which arc california turSmen; and at the
opening of the play Austin Seymour. a
cattleman. r. shown practically ruined.
his cattle dead and his ranch heavily
mortgaged 10 his worst enemy John
Hunter.
He pins hopes on his mare "Our Jes-
sic" to win the Wes;ern Derby at the
Los Angeles track, TO win back his for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10

the use Of To be brief. fate brings the
two together In Paris. rather muddled
state OF affairs I'm which the opera OF
Leopold In falsely produced as the work
Of an unbearable Count Alfred de Car
dinet. Paula singing the leading role. is
satisfactorily cleared UP. Honors go to
him TO whom they are due. the count,
his perfidy revealed is summarily dis
missed and the story ends happily. 1t is
q dainty story capable OF far better
treatment in dramatization and enactment
than were offered at the Opera House
last evening
Louis Mann as the Viennese musician Is
the main attraction He is passing ludi-
crous as Louis Mann. but as Leopold,
Baron Won Falden, composer of an opera.
and soulful musician and lover, he IS
trivial and wearisome HIS quaint broken
speech and individual mannerisms are
the same. being familiar traditions Of the
present day stage. He rs funny. a come
dian with an honest right to be heard and
enjoyed. serio-comedy is not suited TO
him, at least he has not as yet secured
a role commanding in a measure serious
playing In which ne has succeeded. Light
comedy is his forte: to see him as light
comedian is a keen pleasure-but beyond
that-well, Mr.. Mann incites laughter and
oftentimes that suffices.
Miss Georgia Welles, as Paula, is ac-
ceptable. The remainder OF the company
is proportionately good. The stage pic
lures are well executed and the appoint
ments carefully complete. The perform
ance as whole Is Light and OF char
acter to promote prompt forgetfuness.
The play is TO be repaired this evening
and twice tomorrow. For the last three
days. way Down East Is to be at the
Opera House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Utopian Burlesouers gave fair
performance at the Westminster theatre
last evening though the show was by no
means a decided hit" A feature is the
excessive avoirdupois OF the chorus mem
bers and with one or two exceptions they
are too heavy TO do the sprightly skit
required of them. BY far the best at
OF Nations" the ensemble upon which
the. curtain falls.
Two burlesques Broke and Broken" 7"
and the yellow Dog" open and close
the show and neither is Of sufficient
merit To carry the attempt among the
top notchers. Were II not for the On
semble spoken ~ above Broke and
Broken would absolutely fall fiat In
the olio the Boston City quartet. four
young men with excellent voices are the
best feature. Their selections are well
chosen and are rendered In manner
which leaves little doubt of the ability
~ the quartet members.
Florence Kimball brings down the house
with Coax Me" and similar songs. I'm
which due attention is paid 10 the bald
headed row. George Fredo who is a
wizard with musical instruments. Is fol-
lowed by Horton and Lulu Valmore. who
have song and dance turn Of average
merit
Joe Madden and John w Jess. assisted
by Ruth Jordan and Blanche Rose. have
"A clever little comedy sketch OF refresh
ing breeziness and the olio closes with
the old time favorite bicycle wonders. the
Armstrong trio
Next week. the Brgadier burlesquers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10

a long time. The man and two gir.s.
both attrac ctive and clever. did some dar-
ing feats that won instant recognition and
applause Bailey and Madison gave their
droll grotesque acrobatic act, which ell
licited much hearty laughter. one of the
big laughing hits on the entire bill was
scored by the Fitzglbbon- Mccoy Trio I'm
their nonsensical fun-making. THE Mis-
chievous Brother" The Juvenile member
Of this trio Is a regular Peck's Bad BOY.
and his absurdities Kept the audience
laughing uproariously, while they would
not be content until he had exhausted his
repertoire OF nonsense songs.
j. Aldrch Libby and kathryn Trayer
scored favorably IN the vocal comedy act.
Both OF these popular balladists have ex-
cellent voices and Mr.. Libby's imperson-
alton of Buffalo Bill is excellent The
Orpheus Comedy Four IN their comedy
and singing act, Fifteen Minutes OF
Riot added to their oldtime popularity
and were well up among the funmakers.
Carter and Bluford, colored singers and
dancers, made big hit in their novel In
dian song with costumes. makeup and
scenery OF an appropriate nature being
especially praiseworthy. Kimball and
Donovan, banjoists; German and West
in comedy sketch; De L.asky. magician. j.
and the Biograph with some very inter
esting motion pictures completed the ex-
cellent bill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10

coward 20 perfection Regan Hughstou was
admirable in the part OF Captain Abso-
lutte He carried well the mirth and FUN
seeing young officers part In the second
act the trio, Mr.. Hughston Miss Reed and
Miss Bates were delightful.
As that entertaining and ever interest
ing character. Mrs Malaprop. Miss Anna
Bates scored "A well appreciated success.
She was stately. funny and eccentric In
act and language and Of course the audi
ence was delighted with her work and did
rot hesitate 10 make that fact known 20
her Miss Florence Reed AS Lydia Ian
gulsh. carried out well the varying de-
mands OF the part She has the tempera-
ment that makes the Lauguish young
lady very real. Miss Viola Burton made
Il capital Lucy.
Darwin Karr as the very strenuous
lover was all that could be expected ana
the contrast with the characters OF
Acres Absolute naS-xxell- -hrnnght nut-
Ben Graham. as Sir Anthony Absolute.
was the mild. gentle, moderate and deter
mined father in its varying perfecuons.
As Sir I.ucius O'Trigger. Harry Barfoot.
who Is one Of the great favoTites certain
IL gave a portrayal OF an amusing char
acter In a way that won new laurels Tor
himself Charles Haydon's work in the
character OF David was certainly wei
worthy OF the generous recognition II re-
ceived for II was finely done
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Seldom has vaudeville program con.
tanning such an abundance Of fun been
seen AT Keith's as that which holds the
boards there this week. Almost every act
on the bill IL provocative OF comedy. and
az n result the audience is kept I'm an up
roar every minute from the time they en-
fer the theatre through the last Biogrsph
picture. Last evenings audience. judging
eSom their incessant laughter and ap-
Hause. enjoyed every feature OF the bill.
and the program Is one that is likely 20
ottract large crowds 10 Mr.. Albee's popu-
lar theatre during the week
Heading the bill were the Four Mortons.
undeniably the cleverest family before
the public. The father and mother-Sam
and Kitty-opened their act with one of
the funniest bits of character acting that
vaudeville has seen for some time. and
they made the audience fairly shout with
laughter at their new version OF Didn't
7. Maggie Paul Morton the son. has
improved wonderfully since his last ap-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
WANTED IN PORTLAND.
Gov. Utter Signed Rslalsltlsn Papers for
The Removal Of W. B. Sisysl Of Arctic.

Gov. Utter yesterday signed reduisition
papers. at tho request OF Names gov
ernor. for the arrest OF w r. Siegel Of
Arctic. formerly OF Portland Me. and
doing business with his nephew, Henry
&. Siegel, at Natick.
Siegel is wanted in Portland. Me- to
answer to a charge OF conspiracy ia cheat
and defraud man in that city from
whom he had been receiving goods on
consignment failing to make returns
Oliver A. Skillings and a Portland de-
tective were the bearers OF the requlsi-
ton papers. and visited the Pawtuxet
Wiley last evening where. in company
with Sheriff Lynch and Deputy Sheriff r.
s Andrews they found Siegel at the
clothing store at NatIck and placed him
under arrest
Siegel was permitted to visit his at
torney at Riverpoint and see his family
"A, Arctic before he was taken to this
city and later to Boston leaving this
city oil the train at l0:55
Siegel came to the valley from Port
laid In October. and few weeks later
wac Joined by his family. He and his
nephew opened a clothing store nj Natick.
the store being run in the name of the
young man. Siegel has a brother en-
gaRed I'm the furniture business AZ Jericho.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
PROMINENT YOUNG ARCHITECT
CHARLES A. M0WRY, DEAD,

Charles a Mowry. one of the better
lhown young men OF East Providence.
died at his Pawtucket avenue residence
Yesterday morning lie was the second
son uf Charles s and Catherine l. Mowcy
After n course I'm tho public schools ~
hii town. Young Mowry had entered the
Rhode Island School of Design as an
architectural student lie became efficient
as prsctical builder
For several years he had charge ~ tho
Office of Ali;,ll a. Swift OF this city.
In addij'cn 10 his regular work with
Angel 4 swift he built several large
residences tnd school houses IN this city
and Fart Providence. s-1d At the time
~ hig ,cath was making plans for q
large school house for tho town ~ East
Providence 90 be located AT Riverside.
Mr. Mowry was a member OF several
socities. including Rising Sun lodge. No.
~ A. r and 4. NJ. ~ East Providence
Massasoit club East Providence Busi-
moss Mems association Metacomet Golf
club. Alumni association OF the Es ~
Providence high school and Rhode ISL
and School of Design and several other
organiza tions. and was one of the super
visors I'm the Second voting district for
. number of years Tho funeral VIII he
Masonic
Mr. Mowry was % years % age and
was engaged 90 be married TO Miss Har-
riot Graves Of Fall River The engage
ment WAS 10 have been announced at
Christmas hut was not on account ~
Mr Mowrys illness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

The Rivals" Is the attraction offered
by the Malcolm Williams stock company
at the Imperial theatre the present week.
last evening the play was greeted by
one Of the largest Monday evening su-
diences Of the season.
That II was a delighted audience will
scarcely need TO be stated. for nearly
every theatregoer knows the merits Of
The Rivals and the care which Mr..
williams and his company take with
every play they favor the public with.
The Rivals has 50 long been a. ia
vorite with the public that this week
would seem to be p very notable one At
this theatre n is comedy that needs
not 10 be described. nor could n be the
bright flashes ~ wit the ludicrous situa
tions have been done as they only could
be done IN the language 81 sheridan.
The production ls well staged and the
members Of the company give us
charming presentation ~ the delightful
old comedy As for the minor parts.
which In this comedy figure 50 much In
the making " the success W any pro
duction OF &C. are well taken.
Mr. williams "a Bob Acres portrays
we'll that unique. strange. almost impossi-
bile but very amusing character. Mr..
Williams plays the part Of tle coxcomb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10

tune for him and IL is over this race the
fight centres
The plots OF the villain 10 dope and MAIN
the animal and the counterplots and
baulks on the parts Of Seymour's friends
make the action very lively. Two love
affairs between Seymour's daughter and
Hunters stcpson and between Seymour's s
Jockey and the girl the villain wronged
add heart interest TO tho excitement. and
ample low comedy is furnished by an
liish servant girl and a Chinaman.
VA the second act there is an attempt
tp lioW Up the freight car containing the
Eulgc uI;h dynamite. which is fustra' "a
n sensational manner by the youny
people. pistols knives and shotguns being
used .lthcr Tromiscuously. OF course
the horse is saved and I'm the next act the
iockey. who has been made to believe MS
girl aud teen wronged by his employer.
administers dope" capsules. The dope"
fUTyhUTG1H ~ nothing but sugar and
after escaping having her throat cut by
a young woman and shiny razor the
mare is brought into the racetrack and
after the Jockey is made TO desert by the
villain the race ts won with his own son
up IN "a rain storm. real water)
Everything ends happily in the last act
tu; things looked rather squally at one
tiInc when three or four pairs OF revolvers
arc leveled and some shooting is done. No
one but the villain is killed. and his ac-
conn lice is arrested Just as the curtain
II Us
II Is great play for the gallery boys
and the down stairs people wore broad
smiles when they came out also last
night
Edwin Walter Is a manly and forceful
ranchman and Harry @ Stafford as Nick.
the Jockey. is also pleasing i'm his part,
while Eugene Shakespeare handles the
juvenile role OF Harry Hunter with ease
and carries the sympathy Of the audi
ence with him. II Kisses count for ap-
plause I'm their lines Eugene Powers. as
The villain and Mary Hughes. as Miss
Belmont made big hits and Agnes Mark
was exceptionally good in the difficult
part of Maude Allen.
John "Chinee" Leach got a lot Of come
dy out OF the part Of Hop Lee and gave
some excellent limitations including his
"pidgeon English" monologue
Adela Barker was also distinctly pleas
ing as Bedelia O'Grady and sang an Irish
song in an acceptable manner i'm the last
acf
In the scene where she "hits the pipe
there H. an unique illusion scene that is
move, and weird for her and the audience
as well. The play win continue for the
tplance OF the week, and for next week
The RAYS" are underlined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
MERCHANT OF VENICE. /"
Prat. Crosby al Normal School In His Popu-
Ter Sh3k,sp,aTian Reailng.

A the state Normal school Yesterday
afternoon. Prof. Thomas Crosby Of Brown
University read, in abridged form
Shakespeare's Merchant Of Venice" The
reading was the first OF series OF five
to be given at the Normal school at
fCrtnightly intervals.
Mr.. Crosby needs no new praisns His
work is well known hereabouts and 1t will
suffice 10 say that never has he read bet
ter than he read yesterday AS convincing
proof OF the popularity he enjoys. be IL
known that 500 or 600 persons crowded the
gallery and floor OF the assembly hall in
addition TO the student body. Accommo-
cations were sorely tried and another
time people may have 20 he turned away.
on MONDAY afternoon, January %, at
S:3o. Prof crosby Is 10 read from Henry
p"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
NEWPORT SOCIETY MANS
SECRETARY FLED TO ENGLAND

n was reported In Newport yesterday
that the former secretary of Geo. " Nor
man. one OF Ncwports society men, I'd
win T.. Pike has fed 70 England
" viii be recalled that some weeks ago
Mr Norman returned from New York
ono day to hnd that his trusted secretary
was missing having taken with him
some funds that had been entrusted to
him with which 10 pay the bills of The cs-
tabiishment
Since then tho police have been on a
hunt for tho man with q warrant on the
charge of embezzlement II was learned
that after leaving Newport Pike went to
Boston .d New York and from the latter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Leopold. Baron Won Walden. ...,..,..
.............,........... LOUIS mann
Paula ........................ Georgia Welles
Count Alfred DE Cardinet. Percy Lyndal
1soriot manager of theatre. Edward See
Baron Sergius Odloff. .. William Hassan
Fsnchonette. leading actress at Lor-
i,t's theatre. e.............. Dorothy Revell
Cacolet, a piano dealer. ... Charles Dade
Victor. a call boy...,....,.. George Gaston
Izette, a milliner. r.........,.....Ma Mary Bacon
Nine Dupont. concierge ....,..,,.,
...................,.......M Marie Bingham
Mr. Louis Mann, master OF eccentric
speech and action. old friend OF local
n estregoers. has again come on quest
for local laughter and applause. His pres
ent medium. the play by which he this
time is afforded an opportunity 10 indulge
his odd comicalness. is styled The Sec
ond Fiddle" a new comedy by Gordon
Blake, author OF that dainty. widely read
novel OF the same name, Of which the
play is a dramatization.
The play as a play is inconseduential.
bearing but little evidence OF dramatic
genius The prettness OF the story II
tells, a story which appealed strongly
70 the readers of a few years ago be-
cause Il was so pretty. is the saving fea-
ture A poor musician in Vienna. one
having a touch OF royalty about him.
the story says, a composer of an opera.
second violin In a great Niennese or
chestra and the sport Of Ill luck II the
main character poor little singer in
Paris struggling bravey for operate
honors. contracting grievously large bills.
yet keeping up a stout heart withal Is
the figure OF second Importance in the
story.
Leopold. Baron Won Walden. and Paula,
for so these two are called, are lovers
and mutual romancers which is q politer
term than that which conscience prompts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
THREE BOXES PULLED.
But The Fire Was Of Very Little COnse-
uusnce Damage $50.

Three boxes were pulled for a small fire
In Hugh Bogue's wheelwright shop on
Otis street At 710 o'clock last night
Box ln failed to register and box las
was pulled. that alarm being followed AL
most Immediately by ono from box lis
The ire, which caught In some rubbish
I'm one corner OF the lower hoor OF the
building. caused damage 10 the extent of
about $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
PARK THEATRE.

Another bill Of the Foster moving pic
lures at the Park theatre this week
makes an interesting entertainment. as
the two audiences that gathered there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
800 GUESTS
AT ANNUAL
ASTOR BALL

New York. Jan. 10.-The largest pri-
vate entertainment ever given in this
city was Mrs. William Astor's annual
hall last night In the twin mansion Of
Mrs. Astor and John Jacob Astor. Fifth
avenue and 65th street
The leader Of New York society had let
down the bars and al least 200 newcomers
were present Otherwise the bali did not
differ materially from those Of previous
years.
The floral decorations were Identical.
Mrs. Astor's guests proved that the 400"
Of Ward McAllister's day is only tr-adi-
tion. An unusually large number OF debu
tantes were present. with scores OF new
members Of the Newport set. besides of
families that were famous socially 80
years ago, but obscure today.
Almost 800 persons were in the ball
room when the cotillion was danced II
was led by Mrs John Jacob Astor. Mrs
Orme Wilson. Harry Lehr and Elisha
Dyer. Jr. The favors were new TO Amer
leans.
The funny policeman cotilion was
danced The figure calls for helmets and
night sticks for the men. and servants
caps and aprons for The women The
policemen approach the women with ges-
lures of love- and the servant girls dance
away with the policemen they prefer This
gave the men opportunity to shine as
wits. and some of the brogues heard were
amusing.
WORE VIVID TINTS.
Tho gowns OF the women were Of the
most vivid tints. and most brilliantly
trimmed. Every woman wore a new gown.
ard all the treasures OF their jewel boxes
were exhibited. Every woman OF social
importance was present and. as usual
there were many foreigners among the
guests.
The duke and duchess Of Manchester
were present, and so were the count and
countess DE Rougemont the viscountess
OF Maitland the Marquesa Davalos.
Count Limburg Stirum and Marquis III
sin Vito. Nine. Waddington was almost
a guest OF honor, so profuse were the
greetings she received.
For the first time the library was used
for dancing. Shortly after midnight the
picture gallery was 80 filled with dancers
that more space became necessary.
The rooms were decorated with huge
potted plants. including ferns Bermuda
and several royal palms. There were tall
American beauties In vases set In corners.
and the mantel shelves were banked with
white violets studded with orchids.
Mrs Astor wore royal purple velvet,
trimmed with sable and with great
sleeves OF lace She wore her emeralds
and her stomacher OF diamonds. supposed
10 have been in the possession Of Marie
Antoinetto
She wore her high tiara. barbed with
huge soltaires, her necklace of diamonds,
her dog-collar OF emeralds and diamonds.
and so many ropes OF diamonds that her
bosom was almost covered one OF the
jewels Mrs Astor seldom shows II her
grdlo of pearls. II resembles the modern
pearl dog collars. and the clasp is huge
brooch Of diamonds.
There was no gown in the room more
magnificent than Mrs. Ogden Goelets.
This was Of white velvet, covered with
rock crystal ornaments. The bodice was "A
mass OF these and she wore diamonds
and pearls and her tall triara.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
ALMIRA r. HUNT

Real Estate for sale, money loaned On
good security at g. 8 and 6 per cs-t
Hours $40 a. M; 12-2:3O y. m. Telephons
sls2-2 6 Division street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10

place took passage for England
Mr. Norman gave ont The statement
that no steps will be taken by him 70
have the Sgitive brought back 10 this
country hut should he ever return HE ar
rest wCuld follow. .
Another report had II that Pixies par
cnts h1o settled the loss Of the money.
but this was denied 70 being stated that
Mr. Norman would not accept settle
mont from the relatives OF the man
Balty Moore-Oh. pshaw old man,
wouldn't worry about Rlowhard's opinion
of me N 7 were you
Calvert, Jr-Tt isn't his opinion I'm
worrying about It's the grounds hap
pen 20 Know he has for that opinion
Baltimore American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
COLDS CAUSE SORE THROAT

Laxative Bromo Quinine the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause
Call for the fun name and look for sig
nature Of r. W. Grove 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-10
THE p. v.
AMUSEMENT ASSOCIATION
WILL HOLD A SMOKER
al lhOrntOn's Opera House,
RlverpoInt
TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 10,

PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE
6. Round co between kid" CONNOLLY
Of Providence. and "klD" RAYMOND
OF Pawtuoket--
Rounds between "YouNc" CAMPBELL
and "5LAck PETE" both OF Provf-
dence.
To conclude with n l0-round bout-Ai..
DELMONT OF Medford We. J. LYNCH OF
Cambridge Members cards can be Sc
cured Of J. ~ swift. Mike Fitzpatrick and
Mike stone. Providence and at the as.
sociation rooms. RlverpOint Cars for
Providence and other points after the
Smoker.