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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

Frenzied Finance, and her brokers, have
ruined Samuel Morrison. who holds forged
securities given him by Mrs. Sedgwick.
for which ne advanced a large sum Mrs.
Sedgwick and her brokers plan TO re-
cover possession OF these TO cave them
selves from prosecution: and Mr.. Nor
rison Is induced 20 bring them TO their
office with promise that they will be
redeemed. Sir Robert Bancroft. club
man. obtrudes himself into their plan
and proposes 10 murder the banker, and
in return demands 30 600 shares OF rail-
road stock. Morrison Is apparently muir
dered, and the forged securities taken ana
exchanged for the railroad stock. Then
Mrs. Sedgwick determines 90 be rid OF Cir
Robert and n poisoning scene Ia enacted. In
which Sir Robert Stimulates death. and the
supposed stock Is recovered. Through all
this the invisible hand OF the millionaire
detective is seen foiling every move. and
81 the moment when they think they have
accomplished their villaIny, the tables are
turned and exposure and punishment fol-
low.
The air OF mystery enveloping the mil
lionaIre detectlve~1oes not clear until the
last act, and leaves the audience mar
yelling at the denouccment whioh-is
cleverly led up by a series OF mastery
Incidents. that preserves the Interest until
the very last moment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

in all the Yiddish centres. the Jews dis
played such remarkable talent that their
theatres have attracted the attention OF
the best citizens In New York. Philadel-
phia, Boston and other cities.
The truth OF this will be made potent TO
the theatregoers OF this city ,at the shu-
bert theatre. when the famous Thala
Theatre Yiddish company will give two
performances, matinee and evening, on
April H.
They win present two plays which had
their initial productions I'm New York last
season. During the matinee performance
''rhe Russian Jew in America" a comedy
OF Jewish life. from the pen OF Jacob Cor
din. Will be presented During this play,
the players will portray types OF chsrac-
ters never before seen on any stage. and
at the evening performance. "Msnashe"
will be the bill This play was written by
the famous Roumanian author. Rente
Roman. VINO was decorated BY Queer
Carmen sylvia Of Roumania after its pres
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

Robert Mantell, whose extensive repertoire
Is now made up entirely of the classic
drama, will play weeks engagement at
the Providence Opera house beginning
next Monday night with Wednesday and
Saturday matinees Five plays will be
given. as follows;
Monday and Wednesday nights. King
Lear"
Tuesday night, Macbeth" (only time).
Wednesday afternoon, "Othello" (only
time).
Thursday night and Saturday afternoon,
Hamlet"
Friday and Saturday nights, King
Piohard III"
Thus. this distinguished player-the only
actor OF the FIRST class now devoting him
self TO the classic drama here or in Great
Brtain-will be seen in five of the great
est roles in the dramatic literature Of our
tongue Lear will a4lord him the oppor-
tunity OF making known TO theatregoers
OF this city a tragedy so rarely acted
that 1t is virtually unknown. save in the
library. 60 the present generation Mr..
Mantell has met with marked success in
this noble and difficult character. last
played I'm this country by Edwin Booth.
Mr.. Mantell, since he was last seen In
Providence. has passed under the manage
ment OF Mr.. William A Brady. who has
bent his remarkable talent as stage
manager 10 the proper revival OF the
plays In his stars ambitious repertoire.
When, last autumn, Mr.. Mantell played
his nine weeks engagement in the Garden
theatre New York. new scenery and
dresses were prepared by Mr. Brady for
all the plays given The newspapers there
had nothing save praise for the manner
in which the great tragedies were placed
on the stage by Mr.. Brady. The pictorial
setting forth OF King Lear and king
Richard III" are said 10 be OF special
beauty and impresslveness
Marie Booth Russell. an actress OF taste,
skill. intelligence and experience in the
classic drama. will have the principal
feminine roles in the five plays 10 be given
here Other well-known players in the
casts will be Giles Shine famous as an
actor OF Shakespeares clowns). Harry
leighton, Guy Lindsey and Emily Dodd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

opera house on Monday evening. April 49,
for one week. with Wednesday and Satur-
day matinees.
When Gen. Lew wallaces reliyio- his
toric romance was given here three years
ago IL attracted more people 10 the Provi-
dence opera house than had ever before
been drawn 20 that playhouse in the same
space OF time. The receipts OF the en-
gagement were the largest in the history
OF the theatre.
The popularity Of Ben Hur" I'm the six
years OF It's stage existence furnishes ng-
ures that are worth recording. in this
country nearly 1900 performances have
been given, which have been attended by
takings have exceeded 1900. ooo With
their share OF the profit the Klaw a Err
langer company built the New Amsterdam
theatre, New York city. and rumor says
that that amusement temple cost s.. 10000
10 construct.
II is questionable n another book or play
viii come up IN the present century TO
dim the lustre OF this romance. That the
presentation OF Ben Hur" In Providence
this season will be memorable one is
foretold by the preparation being made
A large force OF expert mechanics IL alter
ing the stage TO suit the requirements Of
the production which Is that which was
pulized In the staging OF the spectacle at
tho Drury Lane theatre London. and
which was Imported TO this country for
the run OF the play at the Worlds Fair
81. Louis, and the engagement at the big
when Ben HuT was previously pre-
sentsd in this city 10 not only aroused the
Interest OF local amusement patrons, hut
thousands Journeyed from all parts OF the
state 20 witness ~: and. judging from the
ceived daily at the theatre. n will not be
surprising sto see the Same condition OF
sffsirs again in evidence.
During the engagement OF Ben Hur"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
MISSING MAN LEAVES
HIS FAMILY BADLY OFF

John w. Preble, IS years OF age, for a
number OF years employed as an agent
by the Metropolitan Insurance company,
was yesterday reported 10 the police as
missing since Wednesday from his home
at 20 Randall street.
His departure leaves Mrs. Preble and
her two daughters without support. ex-
cept by their own efforts. One OF the
daughters is IS years OF age and the
other ls The family came here from Bel
lows Falls. VT. about two years ago.
The missing man is bS years old. feet
inches in height. has a gray moustache
and when he left his home was dressed
in a well-worn gray suit. long gray over
coat and wore black derby hat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

| business and can be presumed 10 know
what patrons Of burlesque appreciate. To
satisfy the requirements OF an up-to-date
audience he has gathered "A strong array
OF capable artists and had supplied them
with good vehicles. as we'll as handsome
costumes, scenery and stage settings be;
fitting company OF the first order
Among the well-known speciality artists
who will appear are Harvey and Walker
charming vocalists; Belle TraVers The
Ronays, three in number. a European mu-
steal novelty: Fsrron and Fay. genuine
comedians: Gertie Dehlilt and the Watson
sisters, singers and dancers extraordinary
The chorus is a large one, composed OF 20
selected for her voice and shapely form.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
FARM ANIMALS
LOST IN FIRE
At WESTERLY

Horace Vose of Westerly, who annually
furnishes the Thanksgiving turkey for
the White House. had his hair and nous
tache badly singed in a FIRE on his farm
yesterday afternoon. He was not how
ever. seriously injured.
Mr. Vose's barn opposite the railroad
station was completely gutted by fire be
fore the firemen could subdue the flames.
with loss OF $1,000. partly insured
The barn was 100 feet by 40. constructed
OF wood and contained about IS tons of
hay. beside a number OF wagons, harness
es. etc, all OF which. with two horses, a
COW and four pigs. were destroyed
A pair OF oxen. two cows and i've horses
were saved, and four pigs were lost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
JOHNS" Loss
BY FIRE WILL
REACH $4,000

The loss sustained by the fire In John
the ShOeman's" establishment on Math-
ewson street was much larger than at
FIRST supposed, and is now set at not less
than 5000
q John carried stock valued at about
$4,000 almost all OF which was practically
destroyed. The mercantile establishments
adjoining were damaged 20 the extent OF
nearly $li.O0
Other losses and Insurance are given as
follows: Max Hartwig. dealer In wige.
stock estimated at $500. insurance $500,
damage 5000; Mcdonald a Wilson. opti-
clans loss upward OF 5000, insurance ran
out week ago; T. f. Keller 4 Co., flor
lists stock OF $500 carried, insurance 1880,
toss 5000
The building. which is owned by the
a. - Manton estate. was damaged 10 the
extent OF 5000 fully covered by blanket
policy for $1,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
MARRIAGE Of n. 4. WILKEY
AND MISS [. 0. la CROSS

Henry Augustus wilkey OF this city and
Miss Lillian Octavor la Cross OF East
Providence. were united In mar
riage at I o'clock last evening at the
parsonage OF the Hope Street Methodist
Episcopal church. East street. the pas
tor. A. w. G. Anderson. officiating.
Both the bride and her attendant were
becomingy gowned in white mousselne
de cole.
Miss Mary Reynolds. OF this city. acted
az bridesmaid and Winfield Scott Hop
dns. ALEC OF this city. as best man.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkey will be AZ home
TO their friends at 2sl Brook street, this
city,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
CHURCHES UNITE FOR
HOLY WEEK SERVICES

During holy week union services will be
held by the Broad street Christian church,
the Union Congregational and the Benefl-
cent Congregational churches with the
following arrangement:
Tuesday, 7:45 y. m, Broad Street Chris
tian church, devotional service; theme,
The Bread OF life; leader, Rev. @. A.
Conibear. Wednesday, 7:45 p. m, Union
Congregational church, preaching service; I;
sermon by Rev. Asbury r.. Krom. Friday,
745 y. m, Beneficent Congregational
church, musical service; Stainer's ora
torio. THE Cruci1xion." will be sung;
soloists, Miss Harriet Barrows. Miss
Jeanne Hunter, Il. Lindsey Cummings and
William l., Sweet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
KElTH'S THEATRE.

The bill at Keths next week will be
headed by the great Lafayette, engaged
for one week only. Great Lafayette is
vaudevilles highest salarled artist. con-
ceded TO be one of the most versatile en-
terta4pers before the public. He not only
eXcels as a necromRncer, but as a light
ming change artist and comedian as we'll
lie will offer next week three distinct
specialties. The first is A weird illusion
called Re Incarnation novel and
original act based upon NEUROLOGICAL lore
and Introducing some Of his latest crea-
tions in modern magic This will be fol-
lowed by his lauPhabe travesty band act
in which, aided by skilled musicians he
Will give humorous representations OF fa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
SHUBERT THEATRE

The Jews have long been noted FOR their
histrionic and dramatic talent, and the an
Client race has contributed most gifted
players and playwrights on the stages OF
all countries In the distinct and popular
drama OF their own, written in the Yid-
dish dialect. and which is now fourishing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
PRESS CLUB ENJOYED
DINNER THIS AFTERNOON

a goodly number OF members OF the
Rhode Island Press club left tho Union
station this noon for East Greenwich.
where they held their regular meeting
this afternoon.
At the Hotel Updike. dinner was served
al / o'clock. and the knights of the quill
gained from its discussion ample inspira-
tion for the proceedings OF the business
session that followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

entation at the National theatre. Buchar-
est.
The company is headed by the we'll
known Yiddish actors. David Kessler and
Samuel Tornberg, supported by capable
cast
The Messrs. Shubert will ofYer in the
near future De Wolf Hopper and his mer-
~ company In the latest New York sue
cess ''Happyland," the lyrics OF which
were written by Reginald De Koven and
the book from the prolific pen OF the late
Frederick Rankon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
EMPIRE THEATRE

Howard Hall In the millionaire Detec-
tive" Will be the offering next week at the
Empire. The scenes are laid In and around
New York. the climaxes coming in the
atmosphere OF the Stock Exchange; and
Frenzied Finance Is exploited entertain
insly.
The beautiful Mrs. Sedgwick, Queen OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Al the Westminster next week will be
seen the famous Majestics. ieputed 10 be
one OF the best attractions on the road
this season. Manager Fred Irwin has had
many years experience In this line or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

the curtain will rise AT the evening per
formances precisely at o'clock and at
the matinees at o'clock. The opening
scene IL a tableau showing the Three Wise
Men kneeling on the desert sands In
alteration OF the star OF Bethlehem, ("
and az a darkened auditorium Is required
10 properly present this impressive pic
ture, and In order that its beauties will
not be marred. no one will be seated dur
ing its enactment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07

nous band masters. giving his abilities as
a protean artist great SCOPE and always
provoking hearty laughter. Then will
come the nys'ifylug Lions Bride"
pretty bit Of romance of india IN which
~ daring young prince aeemingly rescues
a beautiful young girl from the Jaws Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
ben HUR" COMES AGAIN
the week AFTER NEXT

Ben Hur." the most sumptuously
staged spectacle In the history OF modern
productions, Will return TO the Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
The YORK HOUSE.

ne most healthful and charming win
ter resort In the South. Among the pines.
throughout. Write for terms
A.. II. q. KIMBALI, Propr.
Also proprietor EAGLE INN" Or
sort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
Atlantic City.
Fireproof.
G KEENS HOTEL
HOTEL ISLESWORTH

y" 'He Beach at Virginia Avenue. At
orra.,. lantic City N. j.
Cpp,osits cnI,s Famous Steel Pier. the most
0on.rai S,si location on the boardwalk. Sea
mater IN all baths. Auto bus at station.
american ndn and European plans Rates $50
per uay and upward. Unique Dutch
Saie' Hassler's Orchestra
OSBORNE e. PAINTER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
a souARs DEAL.
ALMIRA r. HINT

Real Estate for sale: money loaned on
good security at g. and per cent
Hours $40 "A. M: 1880 D. m Telephone
3ls2-4 Division Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
SEASIDE HOUSE, ArLANNTIP CIT

best location on the ocean front Com
piete. Modern. +. r. COOK a. son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-07
HOTEL RUDOLF, AILANIIc TIA. ,r!c CITY

,,Dltecuy on the Beach. Local and long
usiahce telephones I'm rooms. American
anu european plans. 400 Ocean view
ICONS ICONS 100 suites. with private sea water
D 0aths ArtesIan well. absolutely pure.
Drcnestra and weekly social features.
Capacity 1000. Special Spring rates
CHAS. ". MYERS. Owner
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-11
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.

In the death OF Samuel \. Irons,
which occurred on Wednesday at his
home AT 1924 Westminster St. Olney
Vile loses one of its widely known cit.
liens and one who has been identified
with interests for many years. Mr
Irons, became a resident of OlneyVille
in 1910 and from that time until his
last sickness he has been an active
factor in this busy section. He was
for years identified with the tanning
business, working for the firm of An
thony x Irons and aftcrward becoming
a member of the firm of Alfred Anth
ony u Co. For a number of years he
has been the local agent of the An
thony Estate Co.
MIR. Irons was for - years treasurer
Of the town of Johnston and also rep
resented that town for a number OF
terms in the General Assembly.
He was married in 1916 TO Ann Proc
ter. daughter of Captain Russell Proc
tor, who survives There are fom
sons living, Frank A., Irving r., Wal
ter S, and Samuel A., all of Provi
dence.
The funeral services are To be held
Saturday at II am. from his late resi-.
dence and the burial will be at Swan
Point Cemetary.
MautOn
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-11
CENT TERDALE

j. y. FOgarty has rcOpcned his
store with fine stock Of boots and
shoes.
4 farewell reception was given ~
Harry WilkensOn Of GrcystOuc a. tho
Centerdale Hotel on Monday Evening
on the event Of his return 10 England
or. WilkinsOn's friends were present
10 the number Of -. He was present.
cd with an elegant fob chain.
Earl Sweet Is employed AT the crush.
or on Mineral Spring Avenue.
The Centerdalc baseball grounds
are being put in order for th@ initial
game Of the season in this place
w-ich will take place tomorrow. The
Ccntrodales will have the Wanskucks
for their opponents. a fast game b.
expected
r. Angel is making some im.
prOyements about his place
g. W. Harris is preparing 10 re-
move 20 the Cape where he will
spend the summer.
&. s. Mathewspn is having 2 horse
power engine placed In the tender Of
his yacht "Lizcttc"
- DO you want n watch. r. a. Mitch
ell. plainfield street, has a fine assert.
mcnt.
For the latest style of spring and
summer clothing there is no better
place for particular men than al $.
Elias 2l2 Union street, Providence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-11
FOSTER CENTER

There vii be an enterntainment at
Curtis Hail. Hopkins Mills, Saturday
evening, May -.
Rev. Lester Howard of New York
visited his mother Mrs. Ann Howard
last week.
Mrs. Agatha Nj. Brown of Proyi.
dence is staying with Miss Teresa
V. Howard.
George p. Nichols is confined to
his home by illness.
Moses Grennell made business
trip To Providence last Monday.
Mrs. Nettie H. Eddy will commence
school Monday at the Rounds district
and Mr., stephen Douglass at Foster
Center.
Miss Lulu Hawes who has been in
for some time past is slowly improy-
ing.
Miss Teresa V. Howard has pur-
chased fine piano.
DR.. James l.. Phillips of Providence
visited here last Tuesday
Miss Lillian Y. Luther spent sun
day with her parents Mr. and Mrs
Henry X. Luther.
Clarence Weatherbce of Providence
visited friends mere last Sunday.
Edward Adams has returned to his
home in Pawtuckct.
Harvey l.. Lamphear a well known
resident Of this place died at the
home of Charles Pierce ON Saturday.
MIR. Lamphear has lived here for a
number of years and was highly
respected and useful citizen. The
funeral services were held ON Wed
nesday afternoon at Clayvillo Church
and were largely attended.
The announcement that Miss Mar
iorie Maud Stone, daughter of Mrs.
Marcia Stone, whose summer home is
at Foster center, was the recipient OF
the Anthony Medal recently awarded
lat the Providence Classical High
School, came as a gratifying news to
her friends here.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-11
WE WANT TO GALL

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We can give you SUIT at any price that suits
your pocketbook as low as $3.50 and as high as
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Every SUIT cut and tailored in the best
possible manner and every garment guaranteed to
give satisfaction.
We are agents for the w. l.. Douglas Shoes
at $500, s. so, $3.50 in all styles high shoes, low
shoes, russell shoes in large variety of styles OF
leather ane shapes. Every pair guaranteed to give
Satisfaction.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-11
FostER TOWN COUNCIL.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Probate Court and Town Council was
held last Saturday afternoon.
Probate Court The administrator
of the estate OF Lucinda NJ. Paine was
licensed to sell au the real estate
bond $1,000 with Albert II. Luther as
surety. The administrator of the as
tate of Charles A. Hopkins was licen-
sed 10 sell all the real estate, bond
5000, with Melvin Wood and Samuel
l.. Bennett as surcties. The admins.
traitor Of the estate of Lurenizo -.
Round presented his first and final ac.
count which was allowed and ordered
recorded
The guardian of the person and es.
tate Of William A. Howard presented
his first and final account which was
allowed and ordered recorded; and
William A. Howard presented dis.
charge of the guardian which was
received and ordered recorded.
The administrator of the estate of
Esther K Freeman presented an in
yentOry Of said estate amounting to
$3i .S5 which was allowed and ordered
recorded The administrators Of the
estate OF John NJ. Freeman. presented
an inventory Of said estate amounting
to $94.75 which was allowed and or.
dercd recorded
Town Council Permission was
granted Maranda Aldrich to remove
the bodies of several OF her family,
who are buried in the burial lot on
the "MOwry Farm" so called, TO
North Scituate village
The application of Adelbert Mitchell
for transfer Of liquor license from the
Maple Glen House to Summit 10.
tel" was granted.
A resolution was passed appointing
the Senator and Representative from
this town and one other member TO bo
appointed by the President of the
Town Council, TO communicate with
the State Board OF Public Roads, cx.
pressing it's earnest wish that IL may
at its earliest opportunity, continue
the construction Of the State highway
from its present terminus AT least 10
a point In the immediate vicinity of
the village Of Hopkins Mills, and as
much further as conditions viii per
nit; and the President named Dr
Henry Arnold as the third member of
the committee
Wednesday, the 23rd day Of MAY.
at O'Clock P VI. was appointed as
the time TO canvass the voting list
for the annual May town meeting.
The bill OF Albert Blanchard for
breaking out the road was ordered
laid on the table
The following bills were allowed
and ordered paid: $40 TO Henry r..
Nye, for James &. Nichols Post for
memorial day; $3.50 TO the Providence
Journal Co. for advertising: SJOSG
for work on the highway.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-05-11
GREENNILLE

y. S. Winsor has purchased the
teaming businesss owned by the late
Richard Il. Waterhouse.
The best grades of fertilizers are
sold by y. l.. Vaughn.
The funeral of Miss Harriet Seaver
who died on Sunday was solemized on
Wednesday at the home of her sister
Mrs. Gross.
Rev. G. b. Cutler conducted the ser
vice at the Bethany Church in Paw
mcket last Sunday evening.
a May Basket Social was held at
the Baptist vestry on Wednesday eve
ming. The sale of baskets was brisk
and they brought good prices. The
musical entertainment was particu-
larly fine.
The Ladies Missionary Society will
hold a Thank Offering Service at the
Baptist Church next Sunday Evening.
The Thomas Barnes property in
this section is TO be sold at auction
tomorrow.
The Cutting place in this village
has been sold to Prof. Thomas Angel
of Lewiston Me and Will be occupied
by Fred Angel.
II is understood tnat State road
contract extending from Greenville 10
the Johnston line has been taken by
Joseph Mccormick of East PrOvi
dence.
A horse belonging 10 Rev. G.. b. Cut.
Ter INDUCED in a spirited runaway on
Monday