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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
DUNE WON AGAIN

James Dunno. Jr.. the young handball
player who twice has defeated oliver
Drew. and j. Casey doubled at the Brook
lyn handball court yesterday and In three
OF the closest games OF the season de-
feated Tom Dunno and j. O'Donnell.
James and his partner won the first game
by one point. In the second game Tom
Dunno and O'Donnell turned the tables.
winning by single point. The final
game kept the spectators on their feet
until the last point was scored. Dunno.
junior. and O'Donnell winning out by two
tallies.
A close match was played between Dr.
OSullivan and VI. L. Sheehan at Shee-
hans court in Fifty-ninth street, the
doctor winning two games out OF three.
The first two games were closely con-
tested. but In the deciding game Sheehan
went 10 pieces and O'Sullivan won, p TO
IL.
The principal match decided at Tar
rants court was that in which John NAL
ney and John Howes defeated Tom Foley
and Jack Flaherty. The score was close
each OF the contestants doing good work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

Miss Marlowe's Portia would be well
nigh Ideal. for this one OF shakespeare
many lovable women may be said In a
general way 10 differ not materially in,
another-and we know how delightfully."-
MISS MafloWe can portray n sweet bit OF
femininity out OF the Shakesperean list.
Her Portla was all that was 20 'be looked
iol-delghtful and Winsome and witch
lng-and, we may add. Il was marked
Win rather more of an agreeable dash
ana spirit than Mas suffered TO illumine
her other characters this week-exceptng.
or course, Katherine the Shrew whom ~
would be hard for the most repressive
actress TO hold down Delightful as were
Viola and Juliet. Miss Marlowe's au-
dlences had got suspicion that they
were tempered rather fine for human
natures daily good; but Portia. on Sat
urday. was a full flesh and blood girl
and In no danger of lapsing into a dulcet
lyric machine
Mr. Sothern's Shylock is yet in its early
growth IL Is a character about which
we believe. there Is today no controversy
as 10 It's Interpretation. and Mr.. Sothern
follows the accepted and acceptable
standard OF a merclless inhdel. for whom
nevertheless, I'm the end a measure OF
sympathy is inevitable. In the less i'm
portant scenes action and reading seem
not wholly definite though that may be
because Of the tendency to repression in
art" that Mr.. Sothern seems lately TO
have cultivated. In the really big scene.
however, OF the trial there is no doubt
OF the significance of every word and OF
every bit OF pantomime-Mr. Sothern cuts
loose there. although he Is never I'm any
danger OF tearing pain on to tatters.
He makes splendidly convincing scene
of II. IL Mr. Sothern's Shylock neces-
sarlly lacks the seasoning flavor that time
alone can give IL. II may be. neverthe-
less. attested that IL Is character study
that In Interpretation ana In execution Is
distinguished by sincere spirit and high
talent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
MURPHY AND TUCKER FIGHT

Tommy Murphy and Chick Tucker. old
rivals. will meet this afternoon In a three
round bout I'm the Hudson Athletic club
ring pitched i'm the club room, Lion Pal
ace. one Hundred and Tenth street and
Broadway.
Their last fight was in Philadelphia. and
was one OF the fastest ever witnessed
there. Tucker declares that his showing
was due 10 having been brought down to
a weight that made II impossible for him
10 retain hts speed and strength. The con-
ditions OF this bout are different and the
men will be on a more equal basis.
Murphy has been trained for the con-
test by Casper Leon and Frank Erne
Tucker has been doing his work at the
club. assisted by Jack Goodman. lie viii
be seconded by Jimmy Britt. while Erne
will attend 10 Murphy's interests I'm the
bout.
In the other bouts Gus Ziegler will
meet "Rube" Mccarthy Charlie Seiger
and Andy MoGarry will box and the
other pairs are Jack Lowery and Jack
Dorman. Bert Keyes and frankie Shee-
han. Kid Williams and Harry Lennwill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
RACQUET TENNIS

Peter Latham OF England. the worlds
champion professional racquet and court
tennis player. took part In two matches
at the Tuxedo clubs court yesterday at
New York
In the first Of these the English expert
had - a partner Charles f.. Sands, the
American amateur champion. Their oppo-
nents were Tom Pettitt. the Boston pro-
fessional. and Joshua Crane. Jr.. who held
the American amateur title for many
years.
Latham and Sands won out I'm three
straight sets. The professionals then
switched partners and this time Petit
and Sands won two straight sets from
Latham and Crane.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
OLYMPIC GAMES APPROVED

All the plans for the olympic games. TO
be held I'm Athens, Greece, for April p 10
May 2, have been formulated and accept
ed The Duke OF sparta. Crown Prince OF
Greece. has put his stamp OF approval
and command on them, and everything
including the presence, as presiding high
oficio. OF the King OF Greece, has been
arranged.
Under the conditions, amateurs only are
allowed 10 enter for the events, and IL is
stipulated that athletes are considered
amateurs who have never competed for
prize i'm money or for remuneration, or
with professional athletes. and who have
never received money for any athletic ex-
ercise teaching or training, or through
prizes won. or for having used sporting
or gymnastic implements as an adver-
tlsement.
The competitors. however. will be al
lowed to accept their expenses while
abroad not by way OF remuneration for
their loss or time, but for their travelling
expenses strictly speaking Every athlete
who desires 10 enter the games must be
qualified as an amateur through his con-
nection with a union or through a club
recognized by the Olympic games COM
mittee
The prizes will consist Of Guns. medals
and diplomas, and they will be awarded
TO the first. second and third man in each
event.
The program contains fat races. hurdle
races. tumping. weight-throws, weight
lifting, wrestling. tug-of-war. walking
races rope-cl'mhing. gymnastics. lawn
tennis. Association football fencing.
swimming. diving. rowing. shooting and
bicycle races
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
Horsemen Of City Had Busy Time on
Dirt Speedway Yesterday.
Desh|er and Goodman Meet Tonight in
LiveIieSt Bout Of Week.

Old Sol seemingly having determined
not to have any snow fall here this win
ter or TO allow the horsemen of the city
20 indulge in speeding their steppers over
the snow and ice OF the Speedway. these
came sportsmen have become weary Of
waiting and have arranged for the indulg-
ence in the sport willy-nitiys AfteF- walt
ing all the month OF December last week
a number OF the sportsmen got together
and contributed a sum of money TO place
Reservoir avenue in good shape for dirt
racing.
Late "Wednesday Captain Lou Tilling-
hast OF Edgewood supervised gang OF
is workmen at work on Reservoir avenue
digging up the small stones, filing In the
hollows and in other ways putting the
road in suitable condition for brushing.
This work was continued until the road
way was cleared and the brushing began
on Saturday.
The crowd OF Saturday, however, was
nothing as compared to that which turned
out yesterday afternoon.
During the afternoon several lively
brushes occurred but on the whole, the
major portion OF the horsemen seemed
desirable merely OF ascertaining the con-
dition OF the road and Of giving their
animals slight workouts.
without a doubt. IL the weather con-
tinues fair. the present week Will be an
exceptionally busy one among the horse
men Of the town and for any visitors VINO
may care TO try conclusions.
After the comparative inactivity num-
her OF the horSemen bloomed out Satur-
day and yesterday with new acquisitions
IN the shape OF speed. and IL is safe 90
say that before spring comes some de-
cdedly interesting contests viii have
been witnessed either on tine dirt or on
the snow This all showed that the
sportsmen were simply waiting for the
first good fall OF snow TO make the going
good.
one of the notable acquisitions Is the
horse Young Chimes This animal is In
the Driving club stables, and is being
handled by the well-known driver, John
Paige. All familiar with the light harness
game will remember this speedy horse
when at the matinee races at Narragan-
sett park last fall IL easily walked away
from its competitors and carried off the
purse 1t is reputed TO have stepped
half in l:08lz. and according 10 its new
owners will be raced this coming season
hsrea bouts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
FOOTBALL FUTURE BRIGHT

The next meeting OF the football rules
committee, or committees. or amalgam-
ated committee, which is scheduled for
New York city on Jan u. Will be one OF
the most important conferences for grid
iron legislation ever held. IL is quite
probable that at that time the question
OF the committee merger will be decided
one way or the other and that is the
thing 10 be settled before getting down 10
real work in the all-important revision
OF the rules The outlook for football Ia
much more hopeful since the two commit
tees met I'm Philadelphia last Friday, and
when, Instead OF the two bodies hncing
horns sprouting from each others heads.
they met in friendly discussion There
was a disposition 10 meet halfway which
indicates that the threatened chaos will
be sdetracked for harmony. Meanwhile
the members OF the old committee have
gone home 10 see how their respective
universities stand on the question OF am
possibly more OF formality
than anything else as the suggestions
OF the committeeman 90 their institutions
are likely 10 be agreed TO- With all hands
equipped with plenary powers for the
next meeting. the matter OF crystallizing
the cvhanges into workable form Is ex-
pected 20 be started.
The football sOlons hope 70 have their
work finished by spring and no more
time will be lost than can be helped.
with all the suggestions 20 be considered
and varying opinions. the reformation OF
football Is a great big job A point raised
is whether a committee Of IL would not
be unwieldly- whether a snall-szed co.
mittee. but stu representative, could not
separate the wheat from the chan more
quickly and thoroughly. Whatever the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
PROF. FURTWANGlER ATTACKS
AUTHENTICITY Of ANTIQUES

New York. Jan. 1.-1nquiry was made at
the Metropolitan Museum OF Art yester-
dav in regard to the recent statements OF
Prof Furtwangler concerning the bogus
antiauities with which he is reported 10
have said our leading art museums are
stocked.
An assistant curator in charge said:
"Slr Caspar Purdon Clarke, director u
the museum. Is out OF town. and hava
no authority 10 enter into a discussion Of
Prof Furtwanglers statements.
AS regards the Metropolitan Museum.
however, | understand that Prof. Furt-
wangler criticises our collections OF Tana-
gra figures alone. charging that they con-
tain many bogus and worthless figures.
1--WE have two lots OF Tanagras. one
Is the F.. c. Moore collection on the top
floor. This Is labelled 'Tanagras. thiro
and fourth centuries. r. c. IL was pro-
sented 10 the museum 10 or II years ago
hv Mr.. Moore. who was n collector OF sii-
thority The authenticity OF the Tana-
eras I'm this collection has never before
been attacked
"Our other lot Of Tanagras is In gallery
eight. on the hrst floor. II is not labelled
or catalogued either In lot or piece.
These pieces were acquired recently.
They will not be catalogled until they
have been examined and eifi~r assigned
20 their proper rlace and period or re-
iected ne bogus
'I was ass igred 20 show Prof Furtwan.
gier around the museum. lie looked NJ
the Tanagras through the glass eases.
which. az far as know. were not opened
As far as INV memory serves ne ara not
take any OF the Tanagras from the cases
and examine them carefully"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
AMONG The BOXERS

The Douglas club will reopen at Py-
THAN rink, Chelsea, tonight, and the
hearts OF the fight fans will be gladdened.
The bouts arranged for the meeting are
about the best ones scheduled fer the
week The feature bout OF Is rounds Will
be between those sterling boxers. Kid
Goodman and Dave Deshler. The latter is
one Of the best boxers that have been de-
veloped I'm this section for years, and
though Goodman has IL on him In expert
ence. he will prove to be one OF the hard
est customers the Ghetto champion has
faced.
That Deshler has been going some Is
shown by his recent work He had no
trouble In getting away with Terry
Martin OF Philadelphia, who recently de-
feated Arthur Cote. the Maine champion.
Deshler Is a graduate from the navy.
and is possessed Of wonderful stamina a.
we'll as being a clever hard-hitting boxer.
Goodman has much respect for Deshler's
abilities. and the way he has been train
ing at Tom Murray's. Diamond Hill. l.,
Is a sign that he expects hard battle.
Deshler has a lot OF admirers who feel
confident that after tonights battle
Goodman will again he classed as a-pre--
llminary boxer The friends OF Goodman
think differently, but Deshlers friends
say that Deshler has surprised the sport
ing public before. and is very likely TO 10
so tonight
There is much interest in the bout
among the fans as they are aware that
it will be a grand contest
The semifnal bout, which will bring to-
gether Jerry Gaines. the market cham
pion, and Tom Golden, has also stirred ND
the sporting blood Of the followers OF the
game. The last contest between these two
was one of the most sensational seen I'm
this vicinity for a long time, and their
battle tonight Is certain to he a hot one
Golden has been anxious for n chance TO
try 10 reverse the verdict Gaines got over
him, and he Hss trained hard. Gaines is
also In good shape. The preliminary bout
Will also he good contest
Jimmy Briggs has a hard fob on his.
hands In Philadelphia this afternoon His
opponent is to be Young Erne or some
other clever boxer Briggs. with only
few days notice. has got into fairly good
shape.
The bout between Chick Tucker and
Tommy Murphy in New York tonight will
be II hot contest --
Bouts scheduled:
Monday-Kd Goodman VS. Dave Desh-
Ter. Jerry Gaines VS. Tom Golden and
Young Duffy VS.. Young McGrady. Doug
las A. C.. Chelsea; Chick Tucker VS.
Tommy Murphy, New York; Buffalo Sun
flower vs.. Tommy Coleman. Philadelphia:
Jeff Doherty VS.. Mosey King. Savin Rock
Conn; Gus Gardner vs. Joe Leonard Buff
falo; Jimmy Briggs VS. Young Erne, Phil
adelphia.
Wednesday-Jack McClelland VS. Kid
Carter. Monongahela; INK Russell VS.
Jack Dorman. New York
F'riday-Joe Grim VS.. Young Ma
honey. Milwaukee: Matty Matthews VS.
Cane Bezenah. Cincinnati.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

that, therefore. he would be wasting en-
ergy TO use a kick
Daniels gets a powerful heave from his
legs. Not only does he use the scissors
kick. but he gives an extra half kick at
the end or each stroke, whereby he gets
his exceptional drive.
In physique the pair are opposite. The
Fastener is OF the long 1.-THE. rangy
type, the Westerner short, broad and
heavily built throughout
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
HOTEL NEWMAN

and many other attractions equally as
meritorious.
For its farewell week at the Imperial
theatre. the Vaughan Glaser Stock COM
pany will present Ethel Barrymore's dis
tinguished success. written especially for
her by Clyde Fitch. entitled. CAPTAIN
Jinks of the Horse Marines" The May
will be given the most pretentious pro-,
duction since "Old Heidelberg" and the
company will try and make a farewell
record as strong as was their welcome.
An augmented cast will interpret the play,
principal among whom may be mentioned
Miss Foa La Toilette. daughter OF the
present governor OF Wisconsin.
How Baxter Butted In" an unusual
comedy with musical attachments. will
receive it's first presentation at the En-
plre theatre this afternoon. The play.
although new here. has been one of the
seasons most pronounced successes on
the road. with Sidney Toler. former
member Of the Francis Wilson Opera
company. al Baxter the "butter-in." The
scenes OF the play are laid i'm Vermont
and Baxter Is commercial traveller,
drummer. He reaches a little Vermont
town I'm time to interfere I'm the cause
ef-a young woman. who is being dis
graced before her friends and neighbors
In the little village by her uncle, with
whom she lives. and interferes TO save
her. After that he has job on his
hands TO straighten out the troubles OF
the girl and her brother. but he does IL
I'm merry fashion There are many songs
I'm the piece and there are number OF
pretty girls, yet 1t is not a musical
the fact that the story is melodramatic.
IL is described as very entertaining
show.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

placards bearing state numbers that auto
mobiles are now required 10 carry.
The hope OF all Is that some agreement
may be reached by which the number
used In on~state will be recognized I'm the
other state
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

on and after Jan. 3. the Imperial thea
tire will be known as the Shubert theatre.
and Will be devoted 10 high class attrac-
tionS only Mrs. Fiske's engagement viii
be followed by Jefferson De Angels. IN
"Fantana." Nine Sarah Bernhardt. Mrs
Leslie Carter, Sweet Kitty Bellalrs" an
all-star cast I'm The Heart OF Mary
land" he Wolf Hopper in ''Happyland,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01
He THEATRES
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.


Duke OF Venice. William Harris
Prince OF Morocco........., Frank Kingdom
Antonio. the Merchant OF Venice.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. T. l.. Coleman
Bassanlo. his friend. 80. Frederick Lewis
Sdianlo. o...'................. Gilbert Douglas
Salarino.. Robert Stowe Gill
tirauano. .................. ......... Fred Eric
Lorenza. Recommendation De Cordoba
Shylock. ....'...................E r. IL Sothern
Tubal. ............... Frank Rsicher
Launcelot Gobbo. 800. Rowland Blackstone
Old Goboo. Malcolm Bradley
Leonardo. o......................Th Thomas Davis
Clerk OF Court. .......... Edison II. Miles
Servant 10 Antonio. .......... Wilmer Dame
Gaoler. r...'....'............: Henry RADON
Horta. .'''.''''''''', MISS Julla Marlowe
Jssslca. a......... Miss Millicent Mclaughlin
Lady Attendants on Portla-NIisses San
ford, Wilson, Wyatt. Stoughton, Kelley
Pages OF Portia-Misses Sadller, GRAY.
Wharton and Gladys Wilkinson.
Page 90 Bassanio--Miss Bradley.
Maskers-Mlsses Ethel Gray, Charlotte
Petier. Biondi, Luciano and Esposito.
Serenade by Mr.. Miles and Messrs
Henry, Gill and RADON.
The sothern- -Marlowe engagement AZ the
Providence opera house closed on sat
urday evening with the production OF
"The Merchant OF Venice" Mr.. sothern
appearing as shylock and Miss Marlowe
az Portia. The production was ono or
three given during the week that was new
10 the Sothern- Marlowe repertoire.
Not alone because ~ Is the more Inn
portant character. but because n is
character entirely different from anything
that Mr. Sothern has essayed. was the
interest OF Saturday afternoon and even
ing audiences strongly concentrated on
Mr. Sothern's portrayal OF Shylock.
II was perfectly safe 20 sssups- that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-01

and many other attractions equally as
meritorious.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04
Buy a Home!

In Northern Michigan where yet
can live all the year or spend the moi
summer months by the cool, shady
water OF lake and stream which teen
with all kinds Of game fish, incIu9
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Land is mostly level. belng $40 fe,
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Sufferers from hay fever ana asthma
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The soil is a dark sandy loan, t.
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$3.50 TO s19.0J per acre siG0 pen
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cheaper than renting.
The next excursion TO these land,
viii leave Cairo Tuesday noou
2sth, arriving in Chicago next morn
ing. spending the day in Chirago
leave there at T:45 .. m by boar To-
Muskegon. arriving there the next
morning. where we take train 70:
Baldwin. county seat Of Lake county
where our lads are located. To get
these lands before the people we viii
make rate Of $500 for the rount
trip TO prospective puychasers-gooc
for ten days which Is mucn less than
the fare one way. Fare VIII he re-
funded to purchasers Of 40 acres o.
more and deduct from first pay
ment.
Orders for tickets must be In our
office by twelve O'Clock each Monday
Please call at office for any further
information desired-we viii be giaf
to furnish 1t.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Corner OF Eighteenth street and
Washington avenue. Manse adjoin.
ing Pastor. Rev. A. S. buchanan.
Morning service n a. m. Sunday
school 10 O.. IN Evening service $50
%. 90. Chr stan Eudeator $3.50 p. m
PRAYER meeting "Wednesday $50 %. I'd.
Junior Christian Ende8vor 1-25 p. M.
Morning topic Home Mtsfous. q"
Come prepared to make am offering
10 this cause which covers the terri
tory of the United States and her
possessions. The foreign element in
be- rnited States bid fair f8 cantrol
the vote Of this land and unless
Christanized. the nation is face to
face with a serious danger When
Chri tanned thesa people become
desirable citizens. Are you doing
your part in this mattere Your in
terest. prayers and support are need
ed
Evening The Little II That
Destroy the Vines" Carist Is the
vine and the little acts that seem so
Insignificant yet destroy the power Of
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04

seryic # extraordinary interest
win Do conducted today at both
Catholic churches, at which Bishop
Ganssen, of BeIleville. viii oficiate
Al ST. Joseph's church Low Mass
win be- held al O'Clock This morn
inc. ANA "a class OF IS Young people
wli be confirmed 4 O'Clock ibis
afternoon lie new school house viii
ha blessed ana also the fine new
church bell donated to the parish by
the Anchor Fire company.
Ar ST. PaTlck's church the con-
frmation service viii be held al $3.50
this afternoon followed h. The beno-
dicfion
Falhe Bebe, Franciscan pri d
and Father Eneel. OF Mound CITY viii
O -ist Fathers GHlen and nowney ia
the services.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04
Christian Church,

Corner of Sixteenth and Poplar
reets. Sunday School 945 a. m.
Morning service. II q. m Evening
service. $50 p. m Wednesday even.
ina prayer meeting 1870 p. m
Subject. morning n o'clock, The
T ruth That Frees" Evening, 7:30
o'clock Luther and the Reforma-
ton" \ sermon on the Reformation
81. tie Sixteen n cenury-freedom
through Luther and his able helpers,
to discern the gospel of salvation
through faith in Chri T. At this SER
vice Miss Laura Rectanus. Of Pitt
burg, Pa. and Mr. J. A. Wegner will
render a violin duet offerory.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04
First Methodist,

Corner of Eighth and Walnut
streets. Parsonage rear of church on
Eighth street. Pastor, Rev w. T.
Morris. Morning service II a. m.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m Evening
service 1880 p. IN. Epworth League
meeting az G.3o p. M. Prayer meeting
Wednesday 40 p. IN.
Morning opic "The Heart and It's
Treasure Evening some Difficult
tes in ihc Way OF salvation"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04
"Ha,rn GrAase-

A girl patient in q London hospital
asked one morning whether she
might have au extra allowance of
butter. Tile mouse surgeon. TO whom
the request was made felt rather in
iured. but don't you get eaUuzh but
ter he replied We'll. you see. sir.
answered the girl. wltl @ shy BUT
happy smile my Herbert IS COMING
To see me to-day aHi } want my hair
10 look nice"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-11-04
Montshore Cnnnre ratinn.

Synagog Iin5 Commercial avenue
SUNDAY school . D. m Evening ser
vice 7:20 p. m. Subject of OBSCURE by
b SadIer "a Vision Of Isaiah" The
special music feature viii comprise
"A Song of Thanls giving" and Gott-
chalk's Last Hope by Miss Ber-
tha Schlosser. and "Thc Lord is My
Light" Allitsen by Miss Mary Sarber
Seats free Everybody welcome.