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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

lines In the way OF rural characters con-
ceived In the authors we'll known fond
ness FOR types" Both as a playwright and
as a photographer Mr.. AIDE has en-
~deavored TO make his comedy representa-
tive OF the life Of the small college town
Which he viewed in his early years with
a then immature but keen observation
The types take in "A range OF person
ages from old prexy" TO the town mar
shall. from the green freshman 10 the flip
college comedian. and from the pedantlc
postgraduate tutor 10 the former pugilist
who trains the football team. These
parts. generally referred TO as character
parts" and constituting Mr.. AIDES best
efforts, fortunately are IN the hands OF
those who created them. As a matter Of
fact. the east differs only slightly from
the original personnel or the play In the
Garden theatre.
The main theme OF THE College
Widow is football. and it's main scene is
devoted TO the annual struggle between
Atwater and Bingham. ne~ighborly and
traditional rivals. To triumph over
Bingham the Atwater students have pre-
vailed upon the college widow to
ensnare the doughty Billy Bolton, cham
pion halfback, who stops OF at Atwater
on his way 10 Bingham. The Widows
wiles cause him 10 stop over for a college
@@ htANfA FAA' h1o llHl HOOhtu.
After he has won the game for Atwater
he learns that he was urged to stay
solely for the selfish hopes OF football
victory. IL seems, however, that in this
particular campaign the widow" loses
her heart. and when the heroic halfback
Is about ITO ~reproach her for her In
sincerity she capitulates promptly.
The Count OF Monte Cristo. in the full
splendor OF his new environments will
make his appearance at the Providence
opera House next Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. Everything possible has been
done to make the production the most sat
isfying ever given the Dumas drama. Mr..
O'Neill. or course. will play the part OF
Monte Cristo. That his conception and
execution OF the role is absolutely perfect
is proven by the fact that he has been
seen In the role almost 5000 times, I'm
every city OF importance in the United
States. The new interest attached 10 this
production is the lavishness with which
it is staged.
The fourth act. which shows the con-
s~ervatory and ballroom OF the Hotel
Morcerf, has been mentioned as a sensa-
ton OF scenic art. Praise has also been
bestowed upon the last act, which repre-
sents he rise OF the sun in the forest OF
Fontainebleu. John Young journeyed TO
the south OF France for sketches for the
Chateau diff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

make his usual big hit. Tor he Is one Of
vauGeyille's best-liked entertainers. being
known as The Beau Brummel OF Naude-
Vile" because OF his immaculate attire.
Mullen & Correlli are newcomers who
will appear I'm an acrobatic comedy act
which they style Humorous Peculiari-"
ties" and which comes very highly recon-
mended. James Francis Dooley and his
dancing girls, Dorothy Brennan and Ethel
Rose. who last season made one OF the
big hits OF The Seminary Girl" will give
a lively singing and dancing act. and Mig
nonette Kokin will entertain with grace
full dancing specialties and limitations OF
celebrities. A feature which will be OF es-
pecial interest TO the little people will be
Galletti's Monkey whose funny panto-
mime should also prove entertaining 10
the older theatregoers. The Holman
Brothers. comedy bar performers, and the
Pryors. ~well-known Providence people. In
a clever instrumental and dancing act.
Will be prominent features, and others on
the bill Will be Carroll Healey. the boy So
prano; Roltaire. illuslonist and magician,
Naomi Ethardo. equilibrist: and the
Keith Motion Pictures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

tor attending says no doubt OF his recoy-
cry.
A a precautionary Measure United
States avy surgeon sent by Dominican
All the people in that section
OF the country went TO the rescue OF
Morris and to help capture the criminals.
"A good feeling was exhibited on all
sides. Every assistance given by the gov
nme Have expressed thanks for their
cooperation through the president.
David r. Morris IL In good spirits:
sent full personal report. He has not
taken up customs work. TERRA Nueva
port on Haytian frontier). Thurston il
with him.
"Will be brought here as soon as posi-
bic. Incident, such as may occur in any
rough border territory. has caused intense
feeling against prevailing lawlessness and
Will result in a stronger government con-
troll"
Neyba is I'm southwestern Santo Domin-
go Mr-SrS.- Edwards. MORRIS and Thurs
ton are Americans employed in the collec-
ton Of Santo Domingo customs receipts
under Colonel Cotton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28
WESTMINSTER THEATRE,

The management OF the Westminster
theatre will present as the attraction next
week the High Rollers Burlesouers
company. This company has been
equipped at great expense. viii a com
plete new scenic outfit and with costumes
that will be a delight to the eye and that
will make the stage pictures gorgeous and
fascinating.
The comedians are performers OF recoe.
nized merit. while the girls are said 10 be
the handsomest ever assembled I'm one
organization. They are all young. and
IN addition TO their natural attractiveness
can all sing and dance well.
The ensemble will be presented In two
rolllcking burlesques that are full OF
~laughable situations. bright lines and
witty hits. charming musical numbers
and excellent specialties.
The vaudeville part OF the entertain
ment will consist OF an Olio OF exceptional
merit. and would In itself make an ex.
cellent straight vaudeville show. Among
those who will contribute novel and
pleasing acts are: Crawford and Heintz-
man. the electric sparks and talented
singcrs.snd dancers Lawrence Cane aud
company. in new aud remarkable manipu-
latious, introducing The wonderful Illusion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Given by a big company Of 50 people.
headed by the -Four Mortons. those in
imitable f~unmakers. who have been head
liners on the vaudeville stage for years
and who are making their first Inclusion
into the realm of legitimate musical
comedy the combinat ton OF aughter and
music, called Breaking Into Society. -
will be seen for the first time in this city
at the Empire theatre next week. The
book was written by Lee Arthur and
Robert b. Smith, the music by Gus Ed
wards.
The company includes a large chorus
OF % shapely and comely young women.
well-dressed and superlatively attractive,
heard In songs and marches and well
worth while. The Mortons will have con-
genial parts. Sam, the father. is Major
Mike O'Donovau, a walking delegate.
Kitty. the mother. is Mrs. O'Donovan.
his wife. who works. although he does
not; Clara Morton Is Aileen O donovan.
his daughter. and Paul Morton plays
Jack Montague. a college boy. Major
O'Donovan unwlttingly saves from death
August Montague, the president OF the
Monopoly railroad. the road against which
he Is directing a strike, and the incident
makes them close friends.
The railroad president offers 10 intro
duce the. major into society. and as Mrs.
O'Donovan and tho daughter are both
wild 10 get into the social swim. the
O'Donovans are soon under way and sin-
ning INTO all sorts OF adventures. which
Rfford the best OF fun FOR the audiences,
" maKes a cracking good enteTtninmenT
and one IN which tho vaudeville favorites
will be welcomed at the Empire.
There Is much tuneful melody I'm the
production. Among the best OF the songs
bre The Strike Song" IF / Could ONLY
Land 4 Millionaire. I'm the Boy"
That's What the Papers say" Jolly
Yourself Along. "Ting-a-L Ling. ping
Pone The Daughter of the Regiment
Marriage Game, III Women Had Their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

The bill at Keith's next week will be
headed by the amous August Family,
European jugglers noted for their grace,
dexterity and elegant costumes. They
nave not been seen Ia Providence In five
years when they mad a most pro-
bounced hit n attracted big crowds to
IKettA,g They Nern originally hEnugh1
over from Europe for the big musical
comedy production of The star and Car
ter in New York several yeors ago and
later were with Peter DALEY in one OF hts
starring tours. The scene OF their act Is
laid at Maxim's, one OF the best known
OF the Partisan restaurants. and four Of
the quintette impersonate guests at the
cafe, while the Nth portrays a waiter.
They juggle every object, large or small,
light or heavy. and combine comedy with
skill.
An act Of prominence among the head
line features will be Hal Davis, Inez Me-
Caulay & Co. in Edmund Days exciting
dramatic episode in ~one-act, Pals" The
little play tells OF a young husband who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

brings home to dinner one night a life
long friend and pal. The pal has previous
ly been a sutton OF the young wife's, and
when the husband Is suddenly called
away from home by a telegram. the pal
attempts 10 make love TO the wife. The
husband returns. discovers his friends
fsithlessness and there ensues a lively
fight In the course OF which much OF the
furniture rs demolished ana tine frirud- r.
nally is made TO ask for pardon on HIS
knees. Mr.. Davis and Miss McCaulay are
clever recruits from the legitimate field.
having received much Of their training in
some Of the best stock companies. and
they Will be supported by a capable COM
pany. -
Harry Booker and James Corbley. two
new Corners will appear I'm an original
and ~laughable comedy act entitled The
Walking Delegate" One portrays a non-
union hod carrier and the other an excit-
able and loyal union hod carrier. Each
tries TO convert the other. with some very
funny results. Stuart Barnes, who IL
shortly to leave vaudeville for musical
comedy, will appear with a brand new
budget of songs and stories and is sure to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

Kate Vernon. daughter OF the village
smith, continues throughout the entire
play. and gives ample opportunity for the
display OF the best OF anna art by the
actors. Through the generosity OF Rad
burn Kate Is sent 10 the east 10 receive
a fitting education. and when she returns
10 her home In the rough west she is
found 10 be filled with ideas not exactly
In accord with those or her home village.
She very quickly yields 10 the suit OF a
Mr.. Travers. who while posing as a gen.
tleman Of means Is in reality one OF a
gang OF train robbers. Through the ap-
p%earance on the scene OF Sam Fowler. a
former express messenger and a confed-
crate OF Travers IN the robbery OF an
overland express. Travers' real character
becomes known. and he is Obliged TO
make himself scarce 10 evade arrest. In
So doing. however. he shoots and as il is
believed kills one OF his pursuers. Upon
this the townspeople Of the wounded man.
with Radburn at their head, form a posse
10 hunt the fugitive down. The latter.
however. takes refuge in the home OF
Joe Vernon, father OF Kate. who con-
ceals him from the posse. Travers' pres
eEce in the Vernon home Is discovered by
Radburn, but he. believing tina Kate
loves Travers, gives the fugitive his W
horse and lets him make of. Radburn's
plan. however. fails through the discovery
OF men IN a ~neighboring town tina
Travers has his horse. and I'M the en-
deavor TO escape arrest for horse THEY
ing. Travers loses hts fife.
Fresh complications then arise through
Radburn's part IN Travers' escape from
the Vernon home. but his is cleared up
easily. when after a charge OF malfeas-
ance iu Office seems imminent. Radburn
~ cleared by Kate and her father. who
prove that he had resigned his Office as
sheriff before assisting tho train robber
IN his escape. and has also withdrawn
from the political contest IN favor OF
kate's father. His generosity I'm so doing
wins him a place IN the legislature. and
the prospects for his marriage to Kate
are most bright.
As Jim Radburn. Mr.. Courtleieh will
have an excellent role. as will Miss
Hayden in the character OF Kate. The
rest Of the caste is 10 pe rs follows.
Joe Vernon. Mr.. Jamison; Travers. Mr..
RYAN; Dave, Mr.. MacGrcgor: Col. Tom
B1llinger. Mr.. Bisbee; sam Fowler. Mr..
Miller, Bll Barber. and Kelly. Mr.. Roach;
Efrom. Mr.. Roberts. Cal. Mr.. Aecker:
Mrs Vernon. Miss DO Barry: 'LJsbeth
Vernon. Miss Burton, Emily. Miss Car
roll.
During the week Of Nov. .. Mr.. Court
leigh and his associates will present syd-
ney Gtundy's ANGUS comedy. THE Late
Nj. Castclio.' one of the Lyceum theatre
successes or n few seasons ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28
THE SECRET OF YOUTH.

DeSoto looked for the secret OF youth
I'm n spring Of gushing, ~life-giving waters,
which he was sure he would hnd In the
New World. Alchemists and sages (tnou
sands Of them). have spent their lives In
quest for It. but 1t is only found by those
happy people who can digest and assimi.
late the right food which keeps the ply
sical body perfect that peace and comfort
are the sure results.
A remarkable man OF % says: For
many long years | suffered moro or less
with chronic ~costiveness and painful In
digestion. This condition made life a
great burden to me, as you may well i'm
agine.
Two Years ago I began 20 use Grape
Nuts as food. and am thankful that / did.
II has been a blessing 20 me In every
way. first noticed that II had restored
digestion. This was a great gain. but
was nothing 10 compare IN importance
with the fact hat in a short time my
bowels were stored TO free and normal
action.
The cure seemed 90 be complete; for
two years I have had none OF the old
trouble. I use the Grnpe-Nuts food every
morning for breakfast and frequently eat
nothing else. The use has made me COM
Portable and happy. and although I will
be - years cid next fall. I have become
strong M supple again, erect I'm figure
and can walk with ~anypody and enjoy It."
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek.
Mich. There's a resson.'
Read the little book. The Road to
Nellvtlle, in every pkg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

The ability OF Mr.. Augustus Thomas
TO furnish most admirable plays OF the
rough and rugged west. with real gfe-like
Wholesome American character Is. ss. has
been well exempllhed In his western plays
such as Arizona" Alabama etc, and
one OF tho best OF his plays OF this char
acter In Mizzoura.' will be the attrac-
ton at the Imperial theatre here during
the coming week. with Mr. William Court
leigh. Miss Eugene Hayden and the
other fsvoritos OF the Imperial Theatre
Stock company playing the principal roles.
The play. which II a four-act drama. was
at first especially written by MIR. Thomas
FOR the well known American comedian.
MIR Nat e. Goodwin. and proved one ~
tho most successful ~ his theatrical ven
lures.
NJ. Courtleigh is peculiarly ntted for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

The particular success OF the last season
In New York, George AIDES College
Widow" win be presented here the first
three nights Of next week, with a matinee
Wednesday. at the Providence opera
House. Produced in Mr.. savage's Gar
den theatre in September. a year ago, the
widow" ran along without a skip until
May, filing In "a weeks OF exceptional pa
tronage and justifying the original YER
diet that IL was AIDES best and most
spontaneous contribution to the stage.
The company will como here direct from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

the playing OF the principal male role
IN the play, Jim Radburn. IN which he
has been seen elsewhere with much sue
cess before. he having at one time lived
IN Missouri. thus acquiring a first hand
knowledge OF tho country and the Pc
culiaritIcs o. the natives Of the big
Muddy" river state.
The story OF In Mizzoura" Is an es.
r~ccislly strong and interesting one. and
uuIguaL- auuLrLunlN Il Afforded caa-na..A
realistic sage setting. especially so I'm
the second act. which presents a black
smith shop with tho forge IN full opera
ton. and all the other conventional prop-
critics ~ a smlthy. ana during tho scene
which r. dramatically very strong. "A tire
s. welded onto "a wheel rim by tho stal-
Mart blacksmith.
The love storr ~ Jim Rsdburn. The
sheriff " Pike county. Missouri, with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28
DETAILS OF ATTACK ON SANTO
DOMINGO CUSTOMS OFFICERS

Washington, oct 2S.-The Bureau OF IN
sular Anairs 0f tho War department has
received the following cable from Colonel
6eoLge w. GQlton.- cnmpfrQllcr w gcn.
eral receiver ~ customs receipts at Santo
Domingo. giving the details OF the attack
upon customs officials In that island.
y. III. Edwards Just returned from
Neyba, reports David y. Morris. while en-
route with guide and servant % take sta
ton Tierra Nueva port on Haytian from
uerl. wac anfYnshed by band ct robbers
and wounded in shoulder. moderate, left
arm and left side. no vital point touched;
small gwount MONEY AIKEN. Nsfivc doc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

"~Cremation;" the German Barons. Collins
and Brown, an innovation In German
comedy; Wessen. Walters and Wessen. In
their sketch, Hotel Repose," n Coulter.
stevens and Bissett. the worlds challenge
dancers. In both wooden and soft shoes.
Twins Big show Will be tho following
attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

Way and others.
III is only through the enterprise Of
Manager Spite Of spitz & Williamson.
n1ahagers or The Empire. that the -Four
Mortons are TO be seen here at regular
empire prices. They usually play az
higher rates than those charged at this
mouse and were brought here only through
the ingenious expedient OF buying the ser
vices OF. the company outright for the
week which gave the local manager the
rlght. 10 charge whatever rate ne pleased
IN this case the regular rate OF the house.
which has never been raised since the
theatre was opened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

ASKS FOR
MANDAmUS

Willard J.. Wood of Pawtucket has filed
In the supreme court a petition for a
mandamus to force City Clerk Rowe OF
awtucket 90 place on the official ballot
for November eth the names Of Hiram
$. Johnson for alderman, James c. Aitken.
Samuel p. Fuller and Willard L. Wood
for councilmeu.
Nomination papers for these men were
fled under the designation GOOD Govern
ment," but the city clerk refused TO place
their names on the ballot because some
OF the slgners had signed nomination
papers Of other parties last year for the
nomination OF general officers.
Attorney General Greenoush has per-
mitted the use Of his name az the re-
quest % John J. Fitzgerald. with the
understanding that Mr. Fitzgerald will
conduct the case. Citation is issued, re-
In1nahlc- nnxL MnndaX At 10 O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

a run Of ten remarkable weeks at the
fremont theatre, Boston.
The College Widow has "A distinct and
well narrated story and also some side
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-28

A Pleasant Duty.-"When know any
thing worthy OF recommendation. l con-
slider Il my duty to tell II" says Rev.
James Murdoch. Of Hamburg. Pa. "Dr.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder has cured me
u Cstarrh of five years standing. II u
certainly magical IN IS enect Tho first
application benefited me IN ave minutes
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-12-29
CONFERENCE CALLED.
Governors and Other State officials to
Meet in Chicago to Discuss
Insurance Question.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 81. - Insurance
Commissioner Zeno M. Host announced
Wednesday that call has been issued
for conference in Chicago, February J.,
next, Of all governors. attorney gensr-
ais and insurance commissioners in the
country to discuss the regulation of life
insurance companies and to attempt to
secure uniformity in legislation to that
end. Bills will be prepared for introduce
ton In state legislatures embodying
three propositions:
First, short period of accounting by
companies; second, to limit the expense
of new business; third, to bring policy
holders In closer touch with the COM
paniss. Action in calling such con-
ference is due to conference in New
York by insurance commissioners of
nine states who also conferred with the
New York legislative committee and
had an audience with President Roose-
welt. The president, 1t Is stated, agreed
fully as to the desirability of the enact
ment of the propositions, and will sug,
gest that the District of Columbia lead
in the work. 1t was unanimously
agreed that the proxies should be done
away with, and policy holders vote
either In person or by mail, and that a
nominating committee of two trustees
and two tellers be selected.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-12-29
Does Not Want Husband Freed.

fSoSo ANY, s"qnS 11hSU14la EIScu.
The legislature not only will be
asked by wife not to pardon her hus-
band, but 1t will be confronted by even
a more remarkable spectacle-a father
pleading with the assembly not to
pardon his son. This remarkable stu
alton arises in the case of William
Toole, wife murderer in Sac county,
who is serving life sentence at the
Anamosa prison, Letters are on file
in the Office Of the governor apd will,
be transmitted to the legislature with
the applications Of the IA life convicts
who ask freedom.
Libraries of State Increase.
Iowa public libraries were fortunate
in the last biennial period, money gifts
aggregating nearly half million dol-
lars having been giving them by phil
aathropic persons. OF this sum Andrew
Carnegie gave $4,000, but the largest
single gift and the largest in the ag-
gregate was made by the Youngs at
Webster City, amounting to more than
$250,000. Carnegie's gifts in Iowa now
amount to $1,47S,200, an amazing sum
which compares we'll with his gifts in
other states for public library pur-
peses He gave and promised to give
10 the last two years the followinS