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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-12-22
"THE LIGHT THAT FAILED"
How Kipling Found Famous Title for
Book.

1t was by an accident that Mr.. Kipling
got his famous title, The Light That
Failed" He had almost decided to call
the novel THE Failure" although 10
was dissatisfied with this. One evening
as he was sitting in his study reading by
lamplight the light went suddenly down
almost failed, in fact. In second
Kipling jumped up. exclaiming eA,itedy;
by Jove! I've got it," Pointing to the
lamp he said: THE Light That
Failed"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-12-22

The best of us forget the meaning of
common sense when anger is in the
heart.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-12-22

There are many causes for gratitude
if we only take the trouble to remember
them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-12-22

4 bride who finds a spider on her we'd
ding dress may consider herself blessed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-12-22

If the bridegroom carries miniature
horseshoe in his pocket he will always
have good luck.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-12-22

Consistency may be exceedingly com
mendable, but it is not at all times prof
table.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

peat the big laughing hit II made at
keith's last winter when IL was voted
tho funniest sketch act i'm vaudeville. An
interesting feature OF the bill will be the
Mysterious Howards In mental telegraphy
and mind-reading, who baffle even the
plays powers TO expose. One of them
sits blind folded on the stage and de-
Scribes bank notes. checks, watches and
other objects held by people in the audi
ence and touched by his partner. although
the latter says absolutely not a word. nor
makes sign. This silent mind-reading is
entirely different from any other
Besnah and Miller will give "A lively
singing and dancing act interviewer with
rapid-flre patter OF wit. Mareena Nevarro
and Mareena. the best comedy equllibrlsts
in vaudeville, will offer something new.
The Doherty sisters singing and dancing
condolences, will make their first Provi-
dence appearance. as will the Four Ma
sons I'm "A Country school" Others on
the bill will he Cogan and Bancroft.
roller-skating comedians: Pearl Dan
forth. dancer; Carl Herbert. magician:
and the Keith motion pictures
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
EMPIRE THEATRE

Managers Sptz 6 Nathanson of the Em-
piro theatre announce for next week THE
Way of the Transgressor." introducing
the acting Landseer dogs who play their
respective parts with all the dash and
vim Of clever actors.
The play Is from the pen of Charles II.
Fleming, and is said to be one OF the best
Of the few sensible melodramas produced
IN the last few years free from the
coarseness that often offends tho more
cultured patrons who patronizc this form
Of amusement. The plot and dialogue are
said TO be strkingly original. and each
succeeding incident seems to mystify
more than cnlighten as 10 the final out
cCme.
The management has endesvored 10
make this the banner year OF this popu-
lar play by engaging the very best COM
pany obtainable. as well as giving II
complete new outfit OF scenery and effects
Miss Victoria walters, in the quaint char
acter OF "Romp Henderson" heads the
cast. and among the supporting company
will be found: Myrtle Langford. Mabel
Il. Laing. George OFarrell. II, c. Phili-
bert, Harry Knapp, James 5. Kits, Billy
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

young shaw exponent who heads the bill
az keith's next week. His salary f. 50
Dig that not many managers would risk
paying 1t, and he Is such a drawing card
In New York that he IL kept In the me-
tropolis all the year round by astute New
York managers. Providence people are
fortunate In being able 10 see him with
out going 10 New York.
With the eight performances OF Madam
Butterfly this week at the Garden the
atre. New York. this grand opera mas
terpiece Will break the record for con-
secutive performances of any serious OPP
era previously given i'm this country Dec.
- the opera Will have attained the un-
precedented run OF 90 consecutive per-
formances. This viii exceed the world 8
record for any grand opera I'm any Ian
guagc in this OF any other country
Robert Edeson, the star OF Strong
heart" does not believe in medicine and
seldom, or never, takes any. He is "a
devotce OF the long walk, 30-minute set
TO with the dumbbells, and exercise gem
orally. Although Mr.. Edeson Is nearly 40
years Of age, he looks no more than 30.
THE Chorus Lady" the comedy by
James Forbes which, with Rose Stahl
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
HEBREWS DEMAND
A CHANGE IN THE
CONSTITUTIONS

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. S.--The Hebrew cit-
izens of this state are thoroughly aroused
over the proposition to assert In the new
constitution that Christ is a deity. A
protest against the proposed action has
been filed with the constitutional con-
vention. The memorial is as follows:
1--WE, the undersigned Hebrew citizens
of the United States. residing within the
boundaries Of the proposed state OF Okla
homa, and legal voters therein, respect
fully petition your honora BILE body and do
hereby enter our solemn protest against
the Introduction In the constitution about
TO be adopted by you. or I'm preamble
thereof. or In the ordinances appcrtaining
thereto, or in any articles or propositions
that may be separately referred by you 10
the people of said state OF Oklahoma TO
be voted on, OF matter Objectionable TO
any religious sect or denomination what
soever. rtf1 .H.
I'VE invite your attention to section 3
or the enabling act OF congress authoriz-
ing the people Of Oklahoma and OF the
Indian territory TO form a constitution
and state government, which said section
provides among other things, that the
constitution for said proposed state shall
not be repugnant to the constitution OF
the United States.
THE guarantee by the Constitution of
the United States of the right OF the eiec-
tive franchise, granted TO all American
citizens regardless of race or creed is
further accentuated for the benefit of tho
voters of the new state OF Oklahoma by
section 3, hereinbefore mentioned IL is,
therefore. maintained that an acknowl-
edgment of Christ AS a deity. or an ac-
knowledgment OF Him as IDENTIFY by any
OF the various appellations to Him. I'm the
proposed constitution. or I'm the preamble
thereof. or in the ordinances appertaining
thereto. or in the articles or proposition
that may be separately referred by you
TO the people of said new state to be
voted on. Is without authority OF law
wholly illegal and repugnant 10 the Con-
stitution of the United States, and the en-
abllng act aforesaid, on which said con-
stitution and act the constitution OF tht
new state and all other work OF this con-
vention arc 10 be based: because such ac-
acknowledgement would deprive all followers
OF the ancient Hebrew faith from voting
in their favor when said constitution, or
dinances and articles or propositions
above set out, are submitted TO the peo-
pie OF the state OF oklahoma for action
and approval.
I'VE hereby declare and assert the fact
TO be that in tho presenting Of this petit
ton we are not actuated by animosity
toward the Christian religion or tuwurd
Its adhcrents for there Is none: we are
merely asking for that which IL our
right, II being identical with that de-
manded by all other citizens OF the new
comm onwealth. under the organic law-to
in the blessings accorded a
free people who are on the eve OF adding
another unit TO the glorious roll Of Ameri-
can states.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
NICKEL THEATRE

~ Good Old Trolley Ride" IL an inter-
esting picture to be shown at the Nickel
Theatre the first three days of next week
1t shows beautiful scenery and introduces
an amusing incident that lovers OF fun
will appreciate. Poisoned Fowl is an
other comedy picture. and two very inter
esting ones of more serioas nature are
Cheating Justice" and "A Lifeboat
Rescue" The Nickel makes a very pleas
5nt place these e-Christmas days for
tired shoppers to rest and forget their
WEAKNESS. The clean, cozy atmosphere
of the little theatre is equalled only by
the cleanliness and wholesomeness OF the
motion picture entertainments. Nothing
that could in the least offend even the
most fastldious is permitted; and this fact
is probably one OF the reasons why the
Nickel enjoys such popularity with men,
women and children OF the best class.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
IMPERIAL THEATRE

4 feast OF fun and frivollty Is prom
ised the patrons OF the Imperial next week
ody treat. Will be presented by the Merry
Farce Comedy company. The company Is
headed by Phil OFT and Teddy Simonds,
the chancellor commanders OF the grand
lodge OF comedy. They are two OF those
soon as they make their appearance on the
stage. The Mummy Girl' can boast Of
having In It's chorus girls who sing with
genuine artistic hnish There are n sweet
meiodious end tuneful singers with the
company. and there is variety of solos
duets. quartettes and seNtettss woven Into
the play. The costurling and scenery aud
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

forts OF its author and producer, David
Belasco.
The scenes are laid In and near the
Sierra Nevada mountain range in mid
winter: those who arc familiar with the
Belasco genius for production need hard
~ be told that with this material the
piece has been furnished "a setting that
exceeds i'm beauty and impressivenegs
even the standard set by THE Darling
OF the Gods" Andrea" Sweet Kitty
Bellairs." "Du Barry and others which
have put this producer at the front of his
profession.
The story Is romantic truth that re.
quired the keen and able mind OF a
writer OF distinction. while the strength
and fitness of its individual characters
denotes the superiority Of the playwright
who IS responsible for them.
AS Minnie Smith. "the girl" Miss
Bates sets herself ahead several steps in
the path Of artistic accomplishment. The
character is one of varying moods, suffer
ing and enjoying experiences which re-
quire an exceptional amount of emotional
ability TO depict. Miss Bates dominates
those situations I'm which the girl APP
pears, and the influence Of her person
elity Is felt even when she Is not on the
stage
The cast contains two characters Of al
most equal strength with that of the girl
Jack Rance. the sheriff. and Dick John
son. the road agent; and these roles are
placed in exceptionally capable hands,
the first being played by Frank keenan,
and the second by Charles Mllward. The
company numbers many others of almost
eoual prominence, and the entire organi-
zatlon has had the benefit of n great
number Of rehearsals conducted In per-
con by Mr.. Belasco.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
sec. TAFT WILL
FURNISH SENATE
INFORMATION

Washington, Dec. s.--The resolution or
Senator Penrose passed Thursday calling
on the president for all the facts regard
ing the discharge of the negro troops be-
longing to tho Twenty-f1fth Infantry was
received at the White House yesterday
and al once turned over 5y the president
to Secretary Taft. who will furnish the
information desired.
Two members OF the Twenty-ffth Infan-
try, who were discharged without honor
as the result OF the Brownsville incident,
have appeared at the war department and
applied 60 Secretary Taft for reinstste-
ment and will be given a hearing within
day or two. They are First Sergeant
Mingo Sanders. who has had 20 years SER
vice, and Private Elmer Brown, both of
Company u.
Representative Southwick o. New York
introduced a bill yesterday increasing
the salaries Of all civil service employees 10
per cent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

vile presenting George Bernard Shaw's
"How lie Lied to Her Husband This
comedy was written especially for Mr..
DAILY: and only short time ago he was
presenting II before two-dollar audiences,
although the prices at Keith's will not he
raised. Not many managers would pay
single artist-to say nothing OF the many
other big features on tho bil-as big a
salary as Mr.. Daily receives and not sue
ciimb 20 the temptation OF raising prices;
and the Keith management I'm this In
stance might be justified In raising prices.
Assisted by Percival Moore and Isabelle
Trquhart Mr.. DAILY will present this
witty satirical Shaw comedy. the plot OF
which hinges upon young poet who
loves n woman several years her senior.
lie has written several sonnets TO her,
and has taken her 10 see Candida" an
other Bernard Shaw play; and they decide
60 follow the plan OF the hero and hero
inc OF this play and tell the woman's
husband OF their love for each other. Be
fore they can do so. the husband finds
some OF the poets poems ana confronts
the pair with thiA proof Of their love
Then the poet lies 20 save the woman.
insisting that he docF.'s even admire her
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
GOSSIP OF THOSE WHO
ENTERTAIN THE PUBlIc

For the week Of Dec. IL at the Imperial
theatre. The Empire Musical Farce"
company is booked.
Mary Mannerlng. last week. became
star under Shubert management. Her first
appearance under the Shuberts was at the
Colonial theatre, Cleveland.
The miniature newspaper Keith News.
will have a special enlarged Christmas is
sue the week of Dec II. with special con-
tributions by stock company favortes.
The Chicago Tribune said OF "TFC
Flower Girl" that IL impressed as one VI
the finest, and muscally worthiest, light
operas that has been written since The
Mikado.'
The one hundredth performance OF THE
Tourists" was celebrated on Dec. g. when
Gustav Kerker, the composer, led the
orchestra. and handsome souvenirs were
presented to the ladies.
Tyrone Power. one Of the foremost ac-
tors OF the American stage, is anothsr OF
the big dramatic actors TO take plunge
into vaudeville. which he has announced
he will do i'm the early future.
Henry b. Harris. having successfully
launched THE Daughters OF Men" IN
New York. will begin preparation for the
production In February OF the latest Ed
win Milton Royle play, THE Struggle
Everlasting
Beginning Christmas night. Henry w.
Savage will follow Madam Butterfly"
In New York with Reginald DeKoven's
new and brilliant romantic opera success.
'The student King" with Lima Abarba-
nell as a star.
Al w. Martins scenic production OF
"Uncle Toms Cabin will be seen at the
Empire soon The company embraces 50
white people including n chorus Of -
singers and dancers. who impersonate the
negroes OF the South.
Nine. Olga samaroff. the pianist, Is
a natural linguist. II being the easiest OF
tasks for her to learn q new language.
This she attributes partly TO her mixed
descent. Her father is Dutch. aud her
mother OF mixed German and Russian
stock.
Miss Rida Johnson Young" says the
Washington Herald. has provided Miss
Mary Maunerlng with a romantic comedy,
which gives full play TO ell her qualities
and her first appearance in Glorious
Betsy won a delightfpl success"
Louise Cunning who Is appearing in the
Shubert's production OF THE Flower
Girl" should he happy songstrcss The
Chicago Record Herald. not conspicuous
o. account OF fondness for musical PLAYS.
said: Welcome TO the American FRITZ
Schen,"
Mrs F.ske and the Manhattan company
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
HORSE AND CAR IN
A RUNAWAY CRASH

a horse attached to an express wagon.
owned by Amos Maker. and driven by
Jefferson Allen, standing In front of S97
knight street last evening while the
wagon was being loaded with furniture,
suddenly dashed through knight street.
AT the corner OF Westminster street IL
struck Manton avenue car. No. SIG. I'm
charge OF Robert Moore. conductor, and
Robert Thorpe. motorman. several of the
car windows being broken I'm the crash.
The horses head went through one of the
passengers on the car. The animals head
was so seriously cut that Patroman VIII
liam j. Donovan Of Station 4 shot the
horse.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

Daniel ID. Lind, William Wardh NJ. ].
Sullivan, Lewis j. Mullen, j. L. o'Brieu
aud Bob Brooks were special features.
The committee was as follows; G. II.
Sheehan stephen r. Hogan, William IA.
Coughlin John IL. Mcguire. NJ. j. Sulli-
van, James III. Fleming, William Carroll.
James Il. Nolan and Thomas u. Manney.
The reception committee included: Capt.
John A. Murray Maurice Goulding.
Thomas H. Monahan, William +. Names,
Dennis Gouldng, James Mccarthy.
Thomas Halpin. James j. Finan Patrick
TGbin. Richard Hurley, John Moriarty.
Capt Il. Connors, Owen Reynolds and
Michael O'Brion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

which so angers the husband that he and
the poet quarrel and the suspicion Is
averted.
Harry Gilfoil Il an entertainer who II
sure OF rousing welcome. lie is an artist
10 ms finger tips and his delightfully."- ar
tistic character study OF the Baron Sands
Is one OF the biggest hits vaudeville has.
He VIII Introduce some OF the inimitable
animal limitations that have made him
famous. Louis Simon. Grace Gardner e.
company is another act that would head
any vaudeville program less strong than
this bill. They will appear in Miss Gard
ner's latest version Of the farce. The
New Coachman," which Is likely 10 re-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

In "The Girl of the Golden West"
David Belasco's drama OF California In
the days of 40. Miss Blanche Bates and
a typical Belasco company. come to the
Providence opera 'houso for three
nights engagement next Monday eve
ming.
Miss Bates comes az the star of the
play that has been generally hailed as
the greatest success OF her career. and
which has earned a very prominent po-
s!tion among the most noteworthy ef-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Perhaps never before in the history OF
vaudeville has such strong program
been arranged as that which is offered at
Keith's for the coming week. The high
cst-salaried artist who has ever appeared
I'm vaudeville heads the bill, with five 9TH
er headline acts close second, ana SIX
other big acts.
Mr.. Arnold DAILY. who for two years
was the biggest dramatic star in New
York. is playing few weeks in vaude-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
Saw State Institutions.

Miss Madeline Goddard and the MARQUIS
Rene d Andigne will Col. r. H. I. God
dard. were guests OF the state board OF
charities yesterday afternoon at the state
institutions. and dined with Supt. East
man, where they had dinner.
After dinner the party made a tour OF
the several institutions.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

as its star. is now. in its fifth month in
New York Is 20 be "novelzed"
The first production at the New York
Hippodrome by Messrs. Shubert and
Anderson, has proven the most colossal
success ever known at that mammoth
playhouse. Not only did Neptune s
Daughter prove TO be the most puz-
2ling and the most beautiful spectacle
ever shown, but Pioneer Days" the other
half OF the bill, was enthusiastically well
coined because Of the remarkable beauty
which pervades the scenes.
Mary Mannering. whose gifts. both ar
tistic and natural. have won for her n
place high on the American stage, will
be seen at the Providence opera house
Betsy" by Rida Johnson Young. and un-
der the direction of the shuberts. The
supporting company includes Messrs.
Robert Warwick. Douglas J. Wood, Her
ney. II. S. Hadheld. Adora Andrews,
Maud Hosford and Gertrude Clemens.
Blanche Bates as the girr' in THE
Girl OF the Golden West" which comes 10
the opera house next week, has scored
undoubtedly the greatest success OF her
careet There are few playgoers who do
in her delineation OF the little Princess
Yo-San in David Belasco's "The Darling
OF the Gods" Earlier than that she por-
trayed the role OF Cigarette in Under
Two Flags" and the piquant strength
she gave 10 the Interpretation of the part
OF Miladi I'm James O'Neilrs performance
OF THE Three Guardsmen' is well re-
membercd.
Among a number OF characters that
have rarely, II ever. before put upon
stage, "The Girl OF the Golden West"
which with Blanche Bates as it's star,
comes TO the opera house next Monday
for three nights and Wednesday matinee.
numbers one that is especially distinctive
hccause of the absolute perfection with
which IL is drawn This character is Billy
Jackrabbit, an indian hanger-on OF the
camp. Because he is true TO life, Billy
Jackrabbit is anything but "the noble red
man." and in some ways shock to those
whose ideas OF Indian character have been
taken from books and from wild west
shows.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Harry Bryants extravaganza. which
will be at the Westminster next week.
includes. beside Mr.. Harry Bryant and the
native contingent, two direct importa-
tions, the 8 Zaretskys. sensational Rus
sian dancers, and the Sisters Albert. n
duo OF English singing condolences from
the London theatres. Others are Marion
and Thompson. Allen and Keeley. Martha
Habeman, Darmody. Edna Berri. Bush
and Elliott, Edith Bryant and Banks and
Newton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

and Dorothy warde. comedian and SOU
bt ette; All. Hunter and All. novelty
knockabout acrobats: Phil OFT and Ncttic
Nelson. singing and dancing w. s. Har-
Ney and company IN a sensational Jug
cling act. and Ford and Dot Wcst
Providence IL one Of the few cities out
side Of New York that is fortuDsts
enough 10 see Arnold DAILY the brilliant
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
Eastman Has Full Power.

The state board OF charities and correc-
tons has given authority to Supernten-
dent James n. Eastman OF the Sockan-
osset School for Boys TO ask Assistant
Superintendent Elmer Butterheld for his
resignation should Mr.. Eastman deem It
the best interests OF the school
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

the many sensational features and novel
ties are brought out TO great advantage
by the briliancy OF the numerous cleo
trical effects.
The following tuneful and catchy songs
will be rendered: Josie, ! Love You"
chorus; ensemble. I'm so Bashful," :"
Madge Anderson and chorus: duet, Mos
quito anu the Bee" Al. Stedman and Net
tic Nelson Tommy Tomahawk," Nettie
Nelson and girls; cooking recipes. I'm a
Chef" Phil OFT and girls; Celtic ditty
Ding ] Day" Teddy Simonds and girls
Crows Lark" Nettie Nelson and girls Z
Paddy" Madge Anderson and girls.
This show promises TO be a top notcher,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
For the New Armory.

The state armory commission has ap-
pointed Gen. Tanner and Gen. Sackett n
committee TO consider the question OF
lockers for the new armory. and Messrs.
Hayden. Sackett and Gen. Walker n COM
mittee to inquire into the needs in the fur
niture line for which extra legislation BY
the assembly -Hill be required.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
SPENCER ESTATE GOES TO
WIDOW AND CHILDREN.

Washington, Dec. S.-Thc Will OF the
lato Samuel Spencer. president Of the
Southern Railway Company was yester-
day admitted To- probate. It was executed
In New York city July q. 1906.
The estate Is left 10 the widow aud
children. According 10 the petition the
exact value of the estate IL unknown TO
the executors.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08

williams. G. A. Morton. William Pealock
Ernest Sole. Charles a. Winans, James
a Short William l.. Prentice. Irene and
Zaza. the wonderful girl with the mar
vellous dog. who are well-known TO the
vaudeville stage. have been especially en-
gagged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-08
ETHEL SMITH TOLD
SHE NEEDN'T WORRY

you have no need 20 stay awake
nights and worry" said Coroner Worth
yesterday afternoon. az he shook the
hand OF Ethel Smith. who shot Emer
Briggs i'm Johnston on THANKSGIVING day
IL was at the close OF tho inquest. and
tho words OF the official were taken as an
intimatioD OF the nature OF his verdict