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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25

or adds adipose tissue 10 the human
frame. according TO the wish OF the
patient it is certain that persons believ-
ing ina the idea whichever way Il works,
will surely find the penacea Of laughter
should they visit the Imperial theatre
next week and witness tie production OF
"Janc" by Malcolm Williams and the
Providence Dramatic stock company.
Unrestraincd fiin and exceptionally
rapid sequence OF humorous and unex-
pectcd complications I'm the plot are the
salient characteristics Of the play. It
was written by Harry Nichols and w.
Lestocq. and was the vehicle with which
Miss Johnstone Bennett amused theatre
goers Of a decade $50 all oven the
country scoring great financial and ar
tistic success wherever she went The
play Uas seen az the Providence Opera
house at THAT time and WAS the subject
of considerable favorable comment.
The comedy IS written I'm three acts,
an or which occur I'M the apartments OF
Charley Shackloton. "a young bachelor.
who has succeeded 10 the queens taste
Iu riddiug himself OF all Of his financial
resources in "a manner which 10 say The
least was not such as is usually observed
0y constant attendant upon tea parties
and poverty socials and who suddenly
finds himaClf very much In debt Tie is
hequeathed n considerable estate upon the
condition that ne satisfies the trustee of
Tie fortune Mr. Ecrshaw. that he has
turned over "a now leaf and has married
and settled down to a sober and serious
mode OF hfC Charley In one OF his
frequent periods of complete bankruptcy
writes Eershaw that he Is married and
hns % baby and that he needs money TO
meet household expenses. lie gets the
money Alleged oNtravagance of his life
helpuegt furnishes him with an excuse
some time later FOR writing for more
money. with tho unexpected result that
Kurehsw writes back that he will call
upon Shackoton and lecture Mrs. Shack
Teton for her expensive way OF living.
Charley is at his wits end 10 know what
20 DO when Jane the pert and comely
maid 70 The establishment who possesses
an unusual adaptahility 20 circumstances.
and who had that Same day been married
n secret to William the butler. offers 20
pose as ShaCkctons wife before Kershaw
FOR liberal monetary consideration. The
plan works splendidly az first and Ker-
shaw, who is much pleased with Jane.
pleads with her not 70 waste her hus-
bands substance so freely.
Everything gocs on swimmingly until
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Fer season after season. no more popu-
lar fun purv& that Ward and Vokes
have been seen IN Providence Year after
year they have returned 10 the Empire
theatre az the head OF bigger and bigger
companies and With more beautiful girls
gcd more OF them I'm the choruses and
YEAR after year .hcr following here has
Increased They did not come 10 Provi-
Ccnce last season and the omission left
Il e local public more eager than ever 70
greet the favorites. Al the head of the
biggest and best company they have ever
had and with the funniest and brightest
decocton Of music and comedy they have
yet offered us. this inimitabe pair will he
seen at the EmOre theatre next week I'm
the!r new musical frolic, "A Pair Of
Pinks," now in its second edition
,'hs Offering promises to be the piece
de resistance OF the long and successful
career Of these two popular comedians
For ten years we nave seen the evolution
o. Percy and Harold" from the two mis-
IA uamps 10 bankers governors, mer-
chants etc, and now they will be found
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25

evening performances 10 and i5 cents will
admit to the choicest seats on the open
ing afternoon Monday, ladies will he adj
nitted free TO Ill parts of the theatre.
Mr.. Plimmer has determined to bring 10
this city only the best I'm theT line, de-
spite the fact that the prices are the low
est ever set here ON good vaudeville The
fact that four shows are given each day
Instead OF the usual two and the addition
nj fact that the rsTk theatre, which re
expects To fill at the excellent entertain
inents 10 he given nv his performers, is
~ 10 rye "a any theatre I'm the city with
the exception OF the gallery, enables Mr..
PnDnner TO Offer at these low prices
vaudeville performers never before seen
here at such Ridiculous rates.
The first performance Will he given at
O'Clock each afternoon, followed by an
other at 3;46 o'oi Jck; In the evening the
opening performance will be given at 1870
o'clock, followed by a second one at 3
o'clock. The length of the performance
and the low price OF admission makes this
almost 10 minutes OF entertainment for
cCnt.
For the opening week tho bill will be
fntFt attractive one. There will be Harry
la Mari, the great exponent of the Yam
kee character AMI late star OF the wild
ow Bedott" and "The County Fair COM
pai les in his entertaining sketch OF the
eccsntricities OF a Down East Yankee;
Lstimore and Leigh. presenting their
wonderful European illusion "Sensation."
Then there are Briggs and Hazard, a To-
cal colored team who will be seen In
naw comedy act said To he clever. Another
act is by the D'Eamonds operate Duo,
formerly of the CnTl Rosa Opera company
OF England. Roys and Roberts Will give
illustrated songs, Gladys Irving will be
fC und an excellent singing comedian. and
tile Knetograph will show the latest
European and American subjects Espe-
cial attention will be paid. the comfort OF
ladies and children and the Park will al
ways be kept clean and pure.
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suddenly Kershaw asks Shackieton to
show him the baby. OF which he had
written Shackleton does not remember
how old the child should be, or the sex
thereof, or anything else pertaining there
TO- but after vain attempts 10 divert ker-
shaws thoughts in some other direction
decides that ne must bring forth baby
OF some sort and entrusts the somewhat
delicate task of finding one 10 Jane, with
totally unexpected developments. Jane
goes forth and presently returns with
yotIp gster which she has borrowed from a
neighbor without giving tho mother the
least hint ~ 10 what purpose the child
~ 10 be made 20 serve Kershaw takes
a great liking 20 the youngster ana every
thing bids fair 10 come ont according TO
Shackleton's liking when the little ones
mother creates stir by her sudden ap-
pearance 10 reclaim her offspring. Charley
and Jane won't give the child up, but
with the arrival OF the father. who gives
the whole plan away, together with the
confession OF William that he, and not
Shac.kleton, ie James husband. kershaw
WAKES exceeding wroth and demands an
explanation from the erring Charley. To
complicate matters stil further Lucy
Norton. with whom Shackleton is In love-
visits the establishment during the tur-
mol. and the efforts OF Shackleton TO
hide the state OF affairs from her. also
from Kershaw. are ludicrous In the ex-
treme.
Finally Shackleton tells Kersaw how
he came TO concoct such a scheme, and
upon his agreement 10 marry Lucy and
be good forever more Kershaw gives him
the money and SAYS no more about the
trick played upon him Everything ends
up with all happy
During the play Jane amuses herself
constantly by using her prerogai tive as
acting lady OF the house To order William,
her newly mo rried husband. about as she
pleases. William " comfortod in meas
IRE bv surreptltious lovemaking scenes
with his bride. but his antics when he
watches James apparent display OF affec-
tion for Shackleton. and James constant
reminders to shackleton that the position
Of wife iu her case IS only business ar
rangement whenever he tries to kiss or
embrace her. serve TO further enliven the
fun which Is prevalent throughout tho
entire play
Mr. williams will play the role OF WI
liam Tipson the butler. who can't make
love 20 his wife on their wedding day
except on the sly. and Miss Reed Will as
sumo the character OF Jane. Other
character VIII be filled ms follows
Charley shackleton. Mr.. Hughsto
Kershaw. Mr.. Rowan; Claude, Mr. House;
Pixton .Ir Roberts: Lucy Norton, Miss
Burton: Mrs Chadwick her aunt. Miss
Dwineu; Mrs P'xton Miss De Barry.
During the week OF March u Mr.. Will
liarns and tho stock company will present
a revival Of Hoyts famous "a Tenn
perance Town"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
PROMOTER
FRANCIS
ARRESTED

Philadelphia. March 25.--As a climax TO
the collapse OF the Storey Cotton company
and the consequent crash OF the Provi-
dent Investment bureau. the United
States postal authorities yesterday caused
the arrest OF Stanley Francis promoter
OF the United states Trust company. with
offices on Third street below Market He
was supposed to be a millionaire.
United States Commissioner Craig after
hearing evidence which connected Fran
cis with the Storey Cotton company.
held him In 10000 bail, the highest Sc
curity ever fixed in the local federal
courts.
Francis insisted on telephoning for his
automobile to take him 10 prison. The
deputy marshals, however. persuaded him
TO be satisfied with a trolley car.
In Moyamensing prison Francis is now
awaiting a further hearing of his case
next Friday. He refused TO make any
statement at the hearing. which took
place In Commissioner Cralg's Office AZ
5 o'clock last night He declared that
he would make his defence when the
proper time came.
Shortly before his arrest, the various
officers OF the United States Trust COM
pany, men whose integrity Is above sus-
picion. had summoned Francis 10 meet
them in the offices OF the company 10
explain some OF the charges that have
recently been made against him. Francis
did not appear, but was represented by
counsel
FORCED THE DOOR.
Apparently the explanations did not
satisfy the majority OF the officers for
nearly all resigned at once. They all
believed that the company was a trust
worthy concern when they entered II,
and they explained that they severed their
connection with II because Of Francis.
The warrant for the arrest contained
the names OF six other men who are
wanted I'm connection with the Storey
Cotton company and the Provident In
vestment Bureau cases.
United States Marshal Myers went to
the Francis building with the warrant.
Several others were with Myers. They
were met at the door by an office boy.
Attorneys f. J. Pershing and Robert
NJ. Anderson. who represent the matorley
OF the creditors OF the Storey Cotton
company and the Provident Investment
bureau. instituted the proceedings through
the postal authorities.
They declared that they knew nothing
and cared little about the United States
Trust company, their chief concern being
about Francis connection with II.
The boy refused 10 let them in. The
men pushed him TO one side and passed
through pair OF swinging doors 10
rear room marked Private" Myers
knocked upon the door. There was no
answer. The deputy marshal put his
shoulder TO the door. threw all his weight
against IL and fell into the room Fran
els was sitting calmly behind desk
What can do for you, gentlemen"
he asked
They told him and he agreed 10 go
with them. AZ o'clock the hearing was
begun in the office of the United States
district court in the federal building.
United States District Attorney J. w.
Thompson conducted the proceedings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25

first welcome her change or fortune as &c
ineans separation from her idol, whose
ar.stocratlc conscience will not permit
him 20 treat tho hclrcss as he had intend
ca to do the slnvry Six years later we
lna Mary Ann has plossomed under car'-
Ul tuition into a talented young lady. %
whose house Lan1clot, now "a successful
composer. ls ludI el 90 come. He docs not
at nvat recognise her though hc has
found in the meantime that his fascU3-
ton for the servant girl was in renuiy "a
deep affection Shu makes herself known
TO HIM az last ana the charming little
story is brought 10 O. very pleasant end
iig,
HLss Robson hsrsoif Is ideally suited m
tho'role or Murr Ann, which she plays
with an art that seems to be nature e.
SELF Her supporting company Is the very
best that her mau8rers. Mesars Licbler a.
Co. have been able Go engage for hcr. and
q cl, dos Mr Frank Nils who has won "a
high place for himself uron tho stage not
only IN this country hat la England. m
The role of Ianceiut Nir Ernest Main
wIrinr an accomplished English actor as
pDicr. Miss Ada Bwyer. who shared In
,ne t~ilmph or tho Youthful star in Lon
dDu as Mrs t.eodb0ttcr Miss Ida Vernon.
Mrs Kate pattisnn Sclton. Mr. Thomas
Ilat.w. Mr. RIsreu Hlssau Mr. ". a.
Uarkct. Nr Arthur story. Miss Margar-
Of Fuller Miss Louise Lowell Miss Violet
Euuk Hrd thc Misses Helen and Ethel
Strickland
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25

as two crafty detectives supplying their
particular kind Of fun to the laughing
TT lie ~ IS not promised that there will
be much OF plot 70 worry over. but 1t is
claimed that the company. the music. the
costumes and The scenery. the speciality
iutroductions and all the evolution OF the
big show girl chorus will be found far
suI srior 90 any ofl,ring Ward q Nokes
Lave ever made
F.cy-hve people are employed in the
new piece and the cast OF principals num-
l,crs such able ladies and gentlemen as
Lucy DAILY Margaret DAILY Vokes,
blanche West. Lllian Lerner Carrie
Dunn. Charles Howard VIII West, Tony
Williams David ~, Wolf Lou Miller
an Coleman and Eddie Judge. The big
chorus contains more than forty pretty
Ri.ls and we'll tailored fellows. There are
siNtCcr musical numbers in "A Pair or
Tt.ks." among which are: Josie" For
our Countsy, our L. 3 A." '"fee-dlddle
dcc-dLm." Don't Apologize" Best Lit
tie Womas I'm the World "Songbirds
o-gCiug south" Don't say Goodbye"
and 'T'm Not as Foolish az ! Look The
triyatc iait scene. I'm which Ward and
ukes. as the tw0 crafty detectives run
a ngs after their own ideas, Is said 20 o.
rarely funny.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE,

Quite the most recent innovation in
Che construction OF musical comedies has
been produced by Elmer F. Vance whose
first effort in this lire OF work. "The
Girl and the Moon" Will be presented
st the Providence Opera house for three
nights and a matinee, commencing next
Monday night, and will serve TO intro
duce Beatrice Vance a singing come
dienne as a star The treatment OF the
book score. and environment is distinct
novelty; the atmosphere adhering strictly
20 the romantic locale OF France and is
entirely devoid Of inconsistent Interrupt
sions for the purpose OF introducing spe-
ciaIties.
In other words. each Of the many fea-
tures belongs 10 the story which con-
Germs the abduction OF a child by gypsies,
who dispose OF her 10 small country
circus. where she is called la Croissant
bier relatives and attorney discover the
young woman IN a small town whore the
circus has pitched It's tents. and the
climax OF the act reveas the realistic
bareback riding act In a small ring. She
g. OF course installed I'm her chateau,
where the social duties OF one OF her sta
dion are very irksome. and the best com
edy OF tho production is provided by
Miss Vance In her many laughable sa-
kirical actions displaying the artificial
formalities OF society
counterplot concerning some Of her
old circus friends. compelled to ahandon
the circus on account or her detection
from the organization have engaged
themselves 20 appear az the Opera Co
unique in a new opera. The prima donna
and the son Of wealthy nohleman furnish
another comedy element, which culmi-
mates I'm the appearance Of Ia Croissant
at the Opera Comiaue. ana naturally.
from the librettists viewpoint. saves the
production from failure ar the last mo-
ment.
Beatrice Vance I'm me title role, be-
sides providing the sensational bareback
riding feature Is an accomplished mu-
sician having contributed the score for
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laritv and the lcsire OF the English play
gOers 90 avail themselves Of the oppurtu-
nity offered to witness the triumph of
tlds to their new lum!nary In the dramatic
armament.
rbe house was packed 10 the doors ON
the closing night OF thc engagement ana
Miss Robson wac called before the cur
tain again and again at the end of each
act 90 bow hcr thanks At the close there
ere cries for "a speech. go insistont that
the actress was forced 20 comply with a
few imprpmptu remarks. In which she OK"
pressed her thanks tor tho kindness that
had been shown her I'm a foreign country
and EXPRESSED the hope that she might be
permitted Co return--a hope which from
the applause whicn II received was
shared by the audience.
The play IN whlca Miss Robson has
made her international success md In
NiiCh she VIII be seen at the Providence
Opera House a. q GCughTuny pathetic
and realistic little comedy by Israel Zang-
viii entitled Merely Mary Ann The
spectator IS at first introduced 90 Mrs.
Leadbattor's lodging house In South Lon
don and thero he meets On addition 10 a
udrkeu medical stdcent a jolly irish
Sunday Journalist end couple OF music
ball "step dance sisters, Lancelot and
las friend Peter and the maid OF All
w,rh. Mary Ann Lancelot Is a
tslSn composer who II IS hinted Is the
younger son OF some titled family and
who has been unable 10 induce music pub
Isl ere TO accept his work. one publisher
ip particular backs up the opinion OF Pc
ter that Lancelot ought 10 write popular
music that As not dilncult at performance
or comprehension. Mary Ann seems To
nave the only appreCiative ear for Lance
lut's music and ON account Of this, a
friendship springs up between IN" TWO
Which ripens on the grls part 10 abso-
lutte " orship. Lancelot for his part is fas-
ch.uted with the simplicity and innocence
Of the ignorant country girl and ne pro-
poses the taking OF a cottage In the
coal try as n marriage between them Is
iraI osslble
Fortunately for the girl before they get
aV ay news arrives that Mary AIMS
hcthcr. who went 40 America years be
sore has died leaving her half a million
pounds sterling The poor girl does not az
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25

man and woman have appeared all over
Europe and America and have created
eomathirp- of- q sensation -fnr--While nun
drcds or fake mediums end sham eN-
ponents OF mental telcpathy are being
exposed so wonderful is The power the
Zancigs possess that they banle even
skeptics and experts I'm this and kindred
sciences one OF the feats which Mrs.
Zancig does 10 demonstrate her power
Is that she sits upon the stage and reads
from a book paper or letter held by any
one in the audience quite distance from
hcr.
Charles Bradshaw. tho wcl-known
legitimate comedian and his little COM
pany will appear in a laughable come
delta Fix In a Fix which is sure to
ho one of the hiC laughing hits OF tho
lin. and which abounds IN laughable
dialogue and situations Mr. Bradshaw
.s kindly remembered by Providence and
Pawtucket playgocrs FOR the big hit he
scored as William Gicsccke IN AT tho
White Horse Tavern with the Frohman
company several wears agc in Providence
William " Window. tho celebrated old
minstrel comedian. who was FOR many
years connected with " Havorly
Primrose and West and other big minstrel
examinations. win mako his initial
Pyovd'nce vaudeville appearance IN a
clever comedy creation THE Color"d
Nurse Girl" " which has created no end
OF laughter cvery-wherc he has appeared
Another popular minstrel favoritc 81
George Wilson. nm ever wcl0om" enter
tainer. who viii appear iu a. monologuc
or bright and new songs and stories.
Lewis McCord and his company VIII be
prominent funmakere in their merry httlc
play Of life behind the scenes called "Hor
Last Rehearsal The scene Is laid upon
the bare stage at theatre during the
morning. and pictures the stage director
trying 20 instruct young girl with more
money than talent 10 play Juliet while
noisy stage hands and carpenters disturb
Lucy Clarke tho Irish contralto. win
OFFER high-class ballads and Mile
Amoros the graceful and dainty trapezist
VIII OFFER "A darng and agile exhibition
Tony Wilson and Milo Hnlo.so are sure
20 score bg hit ir holr bounding aero
hatic act and others ON tho hil viii be-
Estelle Wordctte and company, in
Honeymoon I'm the Catsklls;" V. T.
Woodward tambourine manipulator,
Ellen Richards wire walker and the
blogra nh, showing among other pictures
laughahle series or pictures called
tom. Tom - Plper's SON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Rushs Bon Tons viii be the attrac-
tion at the Westminster theatre for the
week beginning Monday next. The Bon
Ton show. culled by Manager Rush from
the best talent which high salaries could
Cbtain, is the real thing" In the way Of
both a laughmaksr end a display OF fem
'nine beauty. Its young women and It's
clover comedians, a witty and original
bunch, will be seen and heard to the best
possible advantage i'm two musical come
dies. Partisan Jamboree" and "A Wild
Night" written bv Sol Fields. Both bur-
lesques. while rull O. good things in the
wny OF jests and songs, are wholly free
from anything coarse or offensive, and
Will keep the crossl laughing without an
instant's cessation
The vaudeville portion OF the show will
I've in keeping with the general run OF the
program. II will irclude several first class
turns. without a dull number in the lot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25
SPRINGFIELD
MEN SELL
FOR Cash

Springfield. Mass. March 25.--The New
Ncik, New Haven and Hartford railroad
has offered the stockholders In the
Springfield street Railway company their
choice OF s225 in cash per share for their
holdings or an exchange OF preferred
stock 10 the same value in the Consoiida-
ted
Certificates OF stock OF the holding com
pany 10 the value OF more than s4oo, no
Will be isued for this purpose, and behind
tstse will be- a bond issue OF 81, 100000.
Tie final negotiations were conducted
personally by President Mellen OF the
New Haven road, and Il Is understood
that he received assurances OF the trans
fer of a majority OF the trolley companys
stock Most OF the stockholders are said
TO be willing TO take cash FOR their
81 es
The Springfield street Railway company
II capitalized N 1854. 500 in 19.54S shares
OF the par value of 500 each. The last
sales OF the stock were at sip6.
The company operates 65 miles OF tracks
I'm Springfield West Springfield, Agawan.
-4ong Meadow and Chicopee. The gross
cal nirgs last ycar were S9i7. S62 and tho
opcreting expenses 979.149
The company has been paying per cent
dividends FOR number OF years. but on
account OF increased operating expenses
II has been necessary the past two years
10 tap tho surplus for this purpose.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-25

DEBTS BUT
$750,0O0

Cleveland. O.. March @.-In bankruptcy
ciurt here yesterday Mrs Cassie l.. Chad
wick detailed some OF her financial trans
actions. in the course of an examination
by Attorney Louis j. Grossman, acting
for Trustee Nathan Loeser.
Mrs Chadwick said that she was not
able TO give as many details OF these
transactions as she would like to be-
cause o. the absence OF papers which
were held IN a number OF cities. She
had sent Z orthe papers and expected
10 have them when the hearing is con-
tinued next Thursday.
Mrs Chadwick testified that the total
Indebtedness would not exceed $50 900. OF
this sum, borrowed from various persons,
she had received only $1,000. leaving $685.
600 for commissions to the money lenders.
She said she owed certain banks in
Cleveland 5000 The names OF these
institutions she was willing 10 give Mr..
Loeser, trustee for the creditors, pri
vately.
assets OF 100000. or this amount s5s 600
is due from Charles ". Stewart of Cleve-
land, and $50, 900 worth Of jewelry held by
Wolfers Brothers OF Brussels Belgium.
Mrs. Chadwick asserted that there are
other assets. consisting OF jewelry and
valuable articles. held by other persons
for her.
The examination was conducted In the
presence OF Mrs. Chsdwick's four at
torneys, who at times interposed an OBJ
lection 20 the questions OF Mr. Gross
man, and with whom Mrs. Chadwick fre-
quenty consulted before she replied 10
some OF the attorneys questions.