The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29

ces Wood hoop roller; and the Keith mo-
ton pictures.
Philadelphia Is Houdlni mad according
60 reports His engagement at the Phil
adelphia theatre was prolonged 10 three
weeks and he attracted such big crowds
that police were necessary TO keep In
cheek the big crowds that blocked tho
lobby and streets. His handcuf feats
and Jail breaking demonstrations given
before the leading police and detective
officials were sensational, but perhaps the
most exciting demonstration was his
straight Jacket feats tried for the first
time by him I'm Philadelphia. In fun
view OF an audience which iammed every
scat OF the theatre. Houdinl was securely
locked In a straight-jacket, of the kind
used upon violent people in the Philadel-
phia insane asylum. For 10 minutes he
twisted and squirmed around the floor Of
the stage, the perspiration streaming
down his face and the audience at a top
notch pitch OF excitement. After a hard
struggle which greatly used up the en-
ergy OF the "Handcuff King" and just
as everyone was beginning 20 think he
would not succeed. he freed himself. The
crowd ohcered and stood mp IN their ex-
citement, while half dozen men who had
been invited upon the stage 10 see fair
play. lifted him 10 their shoulders and
carried him around the stage. Such a
demonstration. IL Is said, has never been
seen in n Philadelphia theatre, and II
was fully five minutes before tho audi
ence quieted down to allow the perform
auce TO so on.
Auguste Van Biene the celebrated eel
list. known rs the actor musician" be-
cause OF his long appearance In 'The
Ig.fH ~ fI,ar
tire next week, and rs sure 60 be one OF
the musical treats OF the season Van
Biene was born I'm Holland I'm 1881. His
musical ability asserted itself from his
babyhood. lie studied under SerVais and
az n was playing cello at the opera
house In Rotterdam. \ year later he
travelled 20 London with his instrument
a Guarnerius full Of hopes and aspira-
lions For a long time he sought rccog-
milton. but found only discouragement
and at last. with starvation staring him
I'm the face ne was compelled TO play in
the streets for a stray coin. While thus
engaged he attracted the attention one
day Of the famous patron OF music. Sir
Michael Costa, who. becoming interested
in the youths talent secured him a POSI-
tion I'M the opera house at Covcnt Garden.
lie remained t.ere for several years. fol-
lowing which he appeared In concert
boll and others In 1881 ne was musical
director az the Comedy theatre where he
produced la Mascottc" The Grand
MogI" "Boccaccio." 'Rip Van Wrinkle. -
"Falka." "Erminie." and other success
ful musical plays. I'm 1885 ne secured the
rights 90 "Falka" and rip Van Win
Nc" and went ont as "a star In these
Two plays. earning quite as envlable q
reputation as an actor as he had must
clan A few years later ne secured THE
Broken Melody which was unduestion-
ably The biggest success OF his career
This little musical play has tho reputa-
ti1n of having had more productions than
any other play 81 any kind ever produced
anywhere. Van Riene plays upon n Jo-
scrh GuarncriUs cello. once owned by
Patti He hns ~ insured for 2'o0 pounds
but is value is placed hy authorities ON
tho subject az fj 600 pounds
-
Not more certain that an roads oncc led
f0 Rome is the assurance that IN,
thoughts of all-aud the feet Of money as
can bc packed within The doors OF the
uiavhouse-wlll be turned towards the
I shubcrt theatre tomorrow. for then comes
| Bernhard the sincomparablc. the finder
" the fountain ~ youth. Bornhardt ON
her farewell tour. and lastly. Bernhardi
n what Il probably her greatest and IA