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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

She effect It produces. And here occurs
the wonderful discovery that a preacher
cannot only write a play. but that he is
able to write one more subuy illustrative
OF the things that playgoers want Illus
-rated. than any OF 49, more famous
dramatic writer's whose names have long
been emblazoned Ohm the scroll OF fame.
IL required minister OF the gospel.
whose business it IS TO know humanity in
s varied aspects to demonstrate TO the
genii OF une stage that simplicity OF plot
and story are not inconsistent with the
demands OF the great pulsating public
that goes to the theatre. Rev. John Sny
der has demonstrated that a preacher
may best preach his sermon from the
stage because having built "A sermon
that is a a play and first-class play
from the standpoint of the critic, the box
office and the public, he Is able TO reach
$4,000 people for every 1000 tnat would or
dinarI-y come under the influence of n
discourse delivered from the pulpit
The new play tells the story OF two men
,--brothere.-whose lives are spent in differ
ing paths; one man beicg a minister in
n quiet Cape Cod town: whsle the other
is rover, sailing seas and visiting for
eign climeS. One bond. an unknown one
to them, unttes the men, They both
love the same woman. She is the wife OF
the sailor and she loves the minister
1he complications are worked ont In the
Rev. lAr. Snyder's play, together with
enough OF comedy spirit 10 make the
play entertaining as well as absorbing
William A. Brady and Joseph r. Grismer.
who are producing the play, have given
a. every advantage in the matters OF in
ferprosing company and scenic environ
nent 4"ey have provided FIVE settings
for the various scenes and one Of the
effects that OF storm OFF the shore In
which vessel is wrecked, Is said To be
sensational
wreck az sea- the lifeboat I'm action
and the work OF rescue going on under the
eyes OF t-e audience, is the climax with
which one act closes Dr. Snyder. who
has been in the ministry for 35 years.
and who at present is pastor Of a church
at Wellesley Hills Mass. was living al
a little fishing village on the Atlantic
coast on the night when a wreck Identical
with the one which he has placed in his
drama really occurred. lie was ono OF
those that volunteered 20 go TO the aid
% the mariners who seemed doomed 20
death on the breakers
The main character in his play is a
clergyman and in the play the clergyman
upon his wedding day finds that his duty
60 God and his fellows IS greater than II
is TO himself. and he leaves the church
where the bridal party has gathered and
volunteers to go upon the angry sea TO
rescue the distressed sailors. The Incl
dents which Or. Snyder saw at the wreck
have been duplicated In his drama which
William A. Brady and Joseph r. Girls
ner. who gave "way Down East" It's
phenomenal popularity
This 10 the play that set all Boston talk
ing and will be produced here with the
same great cast that appeared In that
city during its phenomenal run and with
the same identical scenery and effects
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC CLUB
To HAVE ANNUAL BANQUET

The Young Mems Democratic club has
received positive assurance from Con-
gresham Champ Clark OF Missouri, Con-
gresham William Sulzer of New York
and Hon. Perry Belmont, that they will
attend the clubs dinner on Feb. q and
speak. Mr. Clark writes that he has re-
peatedly declared that he would not leave
Washington while congress is in session,
but that on Mr.. Changers account he will
make an exception In this instance.
Mr.. Sulzer is TO be the guest OF the
Sons OF the American Revolution In Provi-
dence on the 22d, and will attend the club
after speaking at the banquet of the
Sons OF the American Revolution. Mr.
Belmont, who is promoting the enactment
by congress 90 law for publication Of
the source and disbursement Of election
funds. writes that he will attend. With
these speakers assured and with some
items OF business 10 be attended 10 by the
club during the evening, the dinner will
begin promptly at the hour anncynced.
o'clock. and members and guests will
assemble at 7:30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Commencing Monday evening. continu-
ing through the week. with matinees
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Charles
T. Blaney, will present the sensational
melodranna, More 20 BE Pitied Than
Scorned" The play tells an interesting
story OF the church and the stage, show
ing the prejudice that formerly existed be-
tween the clergy and the theatre.
The plot Is a simple one, telling in a
plain. straightforward manner OF tie
many humiitatlons heaped upon Julian
Lorraine. leading man OF the Amphion
stock company and Viola Keith. daughter
of n clergyman, who had fallen desperate
ly In love with and was secretly married
TO Lorraine.
Two members OF the same company 10
which Lorraine belonged, Vincent Grant
and Julia Clifford, concoct a scheme TO
separate the lovers through sheer jeal-
ousy and produce a forged marriage GER
tincate purportinG 10 prove Lorraine al
ready a married man, and consequently a
bigamist.
The scheme fails ultimately and Lor-
raiae and his wife triumph over their enc
mics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Rose Sydells London Bellies"
which opens weeks engagement at the
Westminster theatre commencing Monday
next. Is said To be one OF the strongest
and best attractions OF it's kind before
the public The attraction itself Is be-
yond the usual run of shows OF this class,
inasmuch as It consists OF high-salaried
artists and an expensive olio OF vaude-
vile head-liners.
1t is again presenting the successful
two-ect musical comedy written by Bar
ney Gerard. entitled Dazzling Nancy
The scenic, electrical and mechanical ef-
fects OF the company are most elaborat1.
The members OF the company are
picked with special care for the
roles assigned them, and include besides
Miss Rose Sydel Relyea. the exponent
OF physical culture; Jack and Bertha
Rich high-class singers and dancers; Gar
nella and Shirk, eccentric comedy and
singing artists; the Weston Sisters, in
their well-known boxing speciality; the
Bijou Comedy Trio. in a singing act OF
novelty, comedy and harmony. and w s..
Campbell and Jimmy Mack. in new act
full of surprises.
Next week-''Boston Burlesquers."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
GAVE "REMINISCENCES
OF FRANCES WILLARD

The Providence branch OF the Wonan's
Christian Temperance union held a meet
ing In memory OF the late Francis Z.
willard yesterday afternoon in Atwells
nall. Caesar Misch building. President
Mrs f H. Jackson called the meeting
10 order promptly at o'clock. Christ
for the World We Sing" was selected as
the opening hymn.
Mrs NJ A. Payne Of the Woonsocket
branch was introduced by the president.
she spoke upon the "reminiscences OF
NV Acuuaintance with Miss Willard"
She eaid that Miss Willard had been
president OF the National w. c. L. u. for
many years and had done much for the
progress Of the union She showed how
much sacrifice Miss Willard had made for
the benefit OF the cause.
Mrs Paine said that Miss WIZARDS
death. which occurred eight years ago,
caused much sorrow 10 the other MEM
bers of the union. Upon request OF the
president Mrs Paine spoke upon the
thanks Offering She suggested many
ways OF raising money for IT,
A vote OF thanks WIS given to Mrs
Paine for her kindness in speaking. The
doxology. Praise God. From Whom All
Blessings Flow" was sung and the meet
ing adjourned at 4:30 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

TO achieve for his family title 10 nobility
by wedding his daughter Fanny 90
French count Unfortunately for him, as
the plot develops. the alleged count proves
10 be OF no account. and his title a bogus
one. Meanwhile. Fanny herself is In love
with an American naval lieutenant who,
being ordered 20 Japan persuades his
fancee 10 follow him, she inducing her
father 20 make the trip 20 the orient on
his private yacht Incidentally. the Jap
anese ambassador is invited 10 accompany
them. but at the last minute receives a
peremptory call 20 Washington. There
upon it Is decided 20 nave Hawkins. the
commodore valet impersonato the jap
anese diplomat and he goes 20 japan dis
gulsed as the real ambassador. The dis
covery of his Identity by the japanese,
together with his arrest and sentence 20
death. arc "a part and portion Of the inci-
dents which follow. as are also his escape
with the rest OF the American party. Haw-
kins' promotion and marriage ~ the maid
of-all-work IN the commodore house
hold, and Fsnny's marriage 10 the lieu-
tenant
The humorous situa tions arising out Of
Jefferson DE Angels impersonation of
the japanese ambassador are easily
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
CONSOLIDATED CHARGED
WITH Discrimination

Boston. Feb. 1.-Two charges alleging
discrimination by the New York. New
Haven and Hartford railroad. and
brought by the Enterprise Transportation
company, which runs a steamship line be-
tween New York and Fall River, were
before the state railroad commissioners
yesterday.
On the question OF discrimination in
fares claimed by the Enterprise company
the board declined TO take Jurisdiction on
the ground that this was subject 10
be passed on by interstate commerce
commission, as It affected rates I'm differ
ent states
The board gave hearing, however,
on the second complaint. which was that
there was Decentralization by the New
Haven road in the handling OF tht bag
gage OF the Enterprise transportation
company at the Fan River station Sew
eral persons testified that the New Haven
railroad officials refused 10 accept or
honor for exchange the baggage checks
issued by the Enterprise company or 10
allow the porters OF that company 10 use
the Fall River station for passengers
bound for boats OF the Enterprise line.
The hearing was continued until March 16.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
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Houdinis engagement. although this mas
been done I'm the other cities where Hou-
DIM has appeared. Houdini's wonderful
power 20 free himself from all kinds OF
handouts and mRnacles placed upon him
has been the talk OF the world for over
FIVE years ~
There are many different kinds OF ex-
plantations given for his power by people
wherever he appeared. but the secret Is
still kept by the clever young man.
Whatever is the right explanation. how
ever. the fact remains that no locks have
been found yet out OF which he cannot es-
cape if given an opportunity. The public
Is familiar with the accounts OF his fre-
mendous success all through Europe with
all kinds OF handcIfts. and he invites po-
lice officers and other police officials. 10
bring 70 the theatre any regulation hand
cuffs or manacles with which 10 test his
power. Although a big drawing card in
himself Boudini will be surrounded by
an exceptionally attractive program, with
plenty Of good comedy features.
Tie Wilton Brothers, European comedy
bar performers are expected 20 make a
big hit. and the Orpheus Comedy Four,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

offer q prettily costuned singing and
dancing act w. J. McDermott, a new
conner to vaudeville will offer a bright
monologue OF songs and stories. embrac-
ing very laughable Imitation OF Sousa-
The Fetching Brothers. Providence
boys, will appear In a novel comedy music
al act. "A Musical Flower Garden" and
Redford and Winchester will offer
mrth- provoking burlesque juggling act.
Others on the bill Will be Mr. and Mrs.
Lucier. I'm Rustic Romeo" warne an
Lakewood In 'rhe Scarccrow and the
Maid Klttie Stevens, change artistic.
The Nohrens. ring gymnasts, and the
Keith Motion Pictures
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

NO more fascinating story was ever
told In dramatic form than that unfold
ed I'm the new success, las Ye Sow"
which recently completed phenomenal
runs in Boston, New York and Chicago
and which is TO be seen IN this city next
week az the Providence Opera House
Rev. John Snyder, author OF the play,
has never before written a drama, but
has given indisputabe evidence In this
one that he possesses In full measure
those qualities. of dramatic instinct that
are essential to success I'm portrayal Of
the human story which appeals 10 tho
best and cleanest side OF human nature
The society play with It's thinly We
neered immortality may interest class.
but 1t sends shlalder through the mass,
which normally loves the best In life and
applauos n wherever found.
There is no more extraordinary paradox
than AS lie Sow" II Ia an emotional
drama, with villains in It, heroes hero
ines. the most wonderful little girl actress
on the American stage. II is orthodox I'm
Its broader aspects, but totally differons
from the ordinary drama OF lts school In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

American writer, has said. through the
Chicago American. that an interesting and
enjoyable evening can be spent witness
ing a Yiddish play. either by Jew or
Gentle.
"FANTANA" COMING.
Musical comedies come aEd go. some
creating faint stir Of interest and others
as unnoticed as ships that pass in the
night but when d production OF this
character holds the stage OF a New York
theatre for a year and for more than half
as long in Chicago, II argues for that
attraction exceptional merits
This being the record OF "Fantana, 3"
which comes to the Shubert theatre
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, COM
mencing with a matinee Washington s
Birthday, with Jefferson De Angels as
star, Providence theatre -goers may antici-
pate high-ciass amusement for the holi-
DAY season.
"Fantara" IS the most successful must.
cal comedy since "Floradora." and the
mana cement has wisely determined TO
conserve the value OF It's property by pre-
senting only one company IN "Fantana. 4"
Accordingly. Il Is The original New York
aggregation and the original production
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
engineer WAS KILLED
WHILE AT POST Of DUTY

Binghamton. ~. Y. Feb. i7.-Joseph
Leslie. a well-known locomotive engineer
on the Susquehanna division OF the Erie
railway, running between Hornellsville
and SuEquehsnna. was found dead OF his
post early yesterday at Wellsburg. No
damage was done, because Of the alert
ness OF the trains crew.
Leslie. who was an engineer OF n fast
freight train, reached out OF the cab al
Coming 20 catch orders His head struck
some projection and he was presumably
instantly killed. Passing through Elmirs
his lifeless body hung out Of the engine
cab, the head striking semaphores and
gates.
The tovermen along the road noticed
SON ething wrong from the fact that the
freight was then running ~ the rate Of
mile minute. and they cleared the
track ahead. The conductor made his
way over tho train and set the air brakes.
The fireman. who was IN the forward cab.
was not aware ~ he deavh of the engf-
neer until Wellsburg was reached.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
STEAMER ISLANDER DELAYED
BY ACCIDENT TO RUDDER

Yesterday the steamer Islander plying
between this city and Tiverton during
the winter ana Seaconnet in the summer.
sustained some accident TO her rudder
Just before reaching Tiverton. and her
trip to this city was delayed.
IL cannot be learned just what the ma
ture OF the accident was. but lt was suf-
hcient 10 put her out OF commission, and
the tug Reliance was ordered 10 her re-
lief. Neither vessel had arrived here at
the time OF going TO press, $40 that tho
extent OF the accident could not be
learned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

singers and comedians. will be well-liked
entertainers. A big favorite is Edmund
Day the clever author-actor known as
THE Kipling OF Vaudeville" " Mr.. Day Ia
the author OF something like thirty one
act plays, one OF the best OF which he and
week This is THE Sheriff" a pretty lit
tie Arizona incident. embracing n pretty
little sentiment told in Mr.. Days clever
style
Gilroy. Haynes and Montgomery will
appear IN a nautical travesty, THE Good
Ship Nancy Lee" and Caprice, Lynn and
Fay, three attractive young women, will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
SHUBERT THEATRE.

one OF the most interesting events to
take place in this city will occur on Tues
day and Wednesday. Feb. % and q. al:
the Shubert theatre. when the famous
Yiddish Stock COMPANY OF the Thalia
theatre IN New YORK city. will pro-
sent their greatest success Die Wilde
and the "sedar Night The above com
paiey Il headed by the famous Yiddish
PLAYERS who have achieved great success
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Houdlni. The Handcun King" the
highest salaried performer and the bis
rest drawing card IN vaudeville. will head
q strong bill at keith's theatre next
week His engagement Us limited 90 posi-
lively one week only and already the de-
tory of the Providence Keith theatre. Tho
management asserts. 10 refute rumors
which have erroneouslv arisen. that no
advance In prices will be made during
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

everywhere. Mr.. ID. Kessler and Nine. X.
Lipzin, and supported by an excellent
cast. The above company has appeared
IN many cities and has been pronounced
as the best Yiddish organization ever seen
IN the provinces. "Opie Read" the great
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17
HOTEL ISLESWORTR

on the Beach at Virginia avenue, Atlantic
City. y. ].
Hot and cold sea water IN all baths. New
Dutch cafe and grill rooms. orchestra.
'Phones in rooms American plan $500
per day and up $3.50 per week and up.
European plan 81 80 per day and up. Write
OSBORNE g. PAINTER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-17

that will be presented at the Shubert thea
tire.
The plot Of "Fantana" relates 10 the ef-
forts OF d rich California vineyard owner
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-31

There Is as much fallacy In attempt
ing to prove the origin of pointing as in
a like attempt to prove the origin or
eating. As a matter of fact, the point
ing act commonly exhibited by the
pointer and setter Is an incident Of the
capture or attempted capture of food
by dogs, and also by wolves and foxes.
Coyotes have been seen to draw and
point on prairie dogs and grouse In
precisely the same manner that the
pointer and setter draw on game birds.
There were the same rigidity and
stealth, the pause to judge of distance
and opportunity and the final rigid
pause when all the energies are con-
centrated for the final spring to cap
ture All the phenomena displayed by
the dog family indicate that the draw
Ing and pointing In the pursuit of prey
were ever natural traits. 1t may be
reasonably believed that man could
not breed the pointing instinct out OF
the dog If he attempted to do So
Forest and Stream.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-31
NOrridR eWock.

Hardly get through with the coal
stoves before there is talk of celebrating
the Fourth of July.
There was very interesting meeting
of the Village Improvement Society last
Friday afternoon In their rooms in the
Library building. The program was a
musical one in charge OF Miss Florence
Jswett and some very interesting selec-
tions were rendered, in part as follows:
Quotations.; reading Mrs. Bessie Rus
sell; reading, Mrs. NJ. A. Weston; song,
Annette Spauldine and Eva Holway !;
piano solo, Hazel whitney, piano duet,
Mamie Au}es and Erma Smith; song,
Neva johnson; song, Rena Tibbetts;
song. Annie Burgess; piano solo, Flo
renee Davis; piano solo, Florence
Jewett; song, Hazel Leavitt; violin solo,
Leona Lowe; violin solo, Velma Briggs
The committee read tho calender for
the coming year for approval by the
meeting.
Who knows about the Norridgewock
bandP P A. Woodland of skowhegan,
chairman of the music committee for
their great Fourth of July celebration,
has been writing here trying to hire the
band for that date. They also want to
make arrangements with baseball club
to play for prize and with some young
men to take part in the athletic contests
If any one is interested they should
write to the Celebration Committee
Skowhegan.
Nr. Charles Sawyer of Pennington
was in town few days of this week, he
is looking hale and hearty and reports
having a very good business in the sale
of his excellent photographs. He has a
very large selection of landscape mega
tives of this town and vicinity ana of
Pennington and the Sandy River Valley.
Mr.. Hiram Gilman is having his house
wired throughout for electric lights.
Three handsome chandeliers have been
selected for the down stairs rooms
A Whitney of the Skowhegan Electric
CO. is doing the work.
The regular supper of Somerset Rebe-
kah Lodge was given in their hall on
Friday evening of last week with good
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-31
FRANKLIN ON Catching Cold.

1t Is well known, says the New York
Evening Post, that Franklin made a
particular study of colds and had his
own theory about them, which we be-
lieve is pretty much the theory Of to-
day. One of his assertions was that
catching cold does not come from mere
cold, but from unequal temperature
over the body and from undistributed
moisture. To prove this he made a
number of observations on occasions
when he did and did not suffer. A few
of these follow:
By putting on a damp shirt on dry
body-yes.
By putting on dry shirt on wet
body, though this vets the body ten
times moreno.
By sitting In a room where the floor
has been newly washed-yes.
By going into a river and staying
there an hour mo sheets so wet)-no.
By wetting the feet only-yes.
By wetting all the clothes through
the body and wearing them a whole
day-no.
BY sitting in a room against creyice
yes.
By sitting as long in the open air
no.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-31
A Canadian Paradise.

Temagami is shaped like an octopus,
with long stretched out arms, and its
shores are indented with deep circling
bays, island strewn and eliminating in
sharp points and curves that add to
the beauty of this magical scene. "The
lake of deep waters" is the meaning
of the Indian word. and they lie very
deep and cool In their bed of granite, in
stiffness a perfect mirror, in storm
darhly menacing, with foam edged
waves showing fanglike teeth. Being
a hundred square miles In area, Tema-
gami forms one of Canada's great nat
ural reservoirs. Mighty rivers from
the height of land to the north flow
into it, and it in turn feeds the streams
that flow southwark. carrying their
life giving waters through the forests
to the peopled ilnds below. There are
l 400 islands in the lake, and the gov
eminent has included the whole area
In magnificent forest reserve of a
million and half acres.-Kate West
lake Weigh in -Four Track News.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-31
How cx~nide was Discovered.

Scheele in 1888 laid the foundations
for the manufacture of cyanide of po-
tassium. With prussiate Of potash for
It's base. dried animal matter OF any
and all kinds was dumped into the SUI
perheated vessels containing the pot
ash, together with iron filings and Dor
ings. A stonelike black mass resulted
from the cooling, and other processes
brought tho final lemon colored crys-
tails which resulted from corporations
of the solutions. From these crystals
prussic acid was evolved, Of which a
. per cent solution Is the pharmaceu-
teal preparation, yet so powerful that
four drops will kill a large dog. A
chemist, putting cyanide solution In
a gold lined dish In 1914, discovered
that the gold was dissolved In the
liquid. This was the beginning of the
gold plating process by the use of eva
hide and the further involvement Of
the poison came about in electroplat-
ing, in photography and in treating re-
fractory gold ores.-Technical World.