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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-07-26
To Go West,

AL Nickerson, Harvey Duffy,
Phil Tice and Theodore Mona
han expect to leave today for
Washington where they may
remain permanently. All of
these people have been residents
of this city for long time and
while we are sorry to see them
leave us, we wish them all sue
cess in their new field of labor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-07-26

W. II. Smith made business trip
to Drummond today.
A camping party of young people
with Mrs. Frank Bennett as chaper-
on left this morning for a weeks
outing at Houghton Falls.
Prof. d. E. Cameron and family
of Eau Claire are expected to ar
vive in the city today to visit with
friends. They will be guests at the
Frost residence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-07-26

The members of the Sunday
school of the Congressional chvrch
snjoyed picnic on the bay shore
yesterday afternoon. Many of the
young people attended.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1906-07-26
Large Hay Crop.

Ed Stevens who has a large
farm on the Houghton road has
just com menced cutting his hay
and he certainly is getting a fine
crop. From an acre and quar-
ter of measured ground he has
taken five and one half tons OF
hay and the rest of the patch
will run from two and a half tC
four tons to the acre. All other
farmers in this vicinity report q
large crop.
Be sure and get some OF the bar
colo o. MooIox, 3,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

porting her that popular character actor,
w IL. Turner.
Manager Blaney has equipped his new
star with n superb scenic output and a
fine supporting company including a
chorus
The play is described at a musical melo-
drama. Its scenes are laid In the metrop-
oils and the action centers about the girl
Raffles. supposed daughter of 1ronsdes,
chief OF a band OF society crooks who gain
an easy livelihood by plundering. Her APP
preaching womanhood awakens within
old Ironsides a desire to set her right be-
fore the world; and. calling a meeting of
his confederates he informs them that
Raffles is really Lord Randolph's daugh-
ter, and directs them to secure papers es-
tablishing this proof from the safe OF the
nobleman. which also contains fortune
in money and Jewels
This Is TO be the last trick turned by
the gang. Ironsides announces, as he is
tired OF the life His confederates, how
ever. refuse TO obtain the papers. unless
allowed to rob the vault OF its money and
other valuables. Raffles overhears the
plot confronts them. and, after denounc-
ing them for their heartlessness, declares
she will crack the safe herself, which she
does with the assistance OF Jimmie, one
OF the band who adores her.
There are many thrilling. yet subdued
incidents in the play; and I'm the second
act which Is given over TO a rehearsal
OF a society play by amateurs, the musi-
cal feature OF the production Is given free
play, affording Miss Spooner opportunity
10 Introduce her delightful specialtles
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

The enthusiastic welcome given last sea-
son to Leo Ditrichstein's latest laughter
play. Before and After" and the dainty
and sparkling stage offering IS not over
burdened, even when labeled THE Funni-
est Farce OF Fifty Years" is familiar TO
local theatre-goers, who will welcome its
advent at the Providence opera house
reSt Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,
with Wednesday matinee.
The discernment OF those who love laugh
ter when IL is excited by clean. consistent
massing together OF life's whimscalities,
had already been quickened by Mr.
Dietrichstein's previous farce offerings;
and Before and After" has brought an
cver-increasing quote OF appreciation and
patronage.
dramatization Of 'Hi-Diddle- -Diddle"
might be worthy OF commendation II
staged by such a fhaster-craftsman as
the distinguished young uthor-dramatist,
and played by such a galaxy of artist as
that which this season aids him I'm un-
tangling the screamingly funny situations
which follow close upon the taking of
the Sunny Jim Powders in Before and
After
Mr.. Dietrichstein, himself. famed not
only as an author. is conceded the lead
ing exponent of high-class farce; and this
year his efforts are aided and abetted by
the foremost delineators OF farce in the
United States. With him are Viola Kel-
Iogg a dainty miss, who is convincing
and pleasing as Mrs. Page; George
Boniface. Jr.. James Jeffreys, Edward
Elton. Thomas Thorne, Kenyon Bishop,
Eugene Redding who this season plays
the part OF Colonel Larivette, last year
played by Mr.. Dietrichstein, himself;
Mabel Findlay and two most beautiful
women. Jean Newcombe and Laura But
Ter.
SOTHERN AND MARLOWE.
What England lost when the partnership
existing between Henry Irving and Ellen
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
NEXT WEEKS DIVER S|ONS'

ranks among the topnotchers in his par
ticular line. He Is the original hoop roll
er, and the manner I'm which he sends
the hoops flying about the stage I'm any
direction he wishes and returning TO him
accura tely, In bewildering. His stage
setting is particularly effective. The
Rialto Comedy Four are newcomers, and
are said to be very funny comedians with
excellent voices that blend capitally.
Mary Dupont. an old vaudeville favor
ite, with her company will appear I'm a
new comedietta, Left at the Post" her
aided as the best OF the one-act plays she
has had. 1t tells OF a young bridegroom
to-be Unexpectedly detained as he Is on
whom he Is 10 elope. The girl. not un.
derstanding his hardness, Is piqued and
vows 10 marry the first man she sees.
After many amusing complications, the
belate6 bridegroom arrives and satsfac'
torily explains.
The Royal Musical Five is a quintet OF
versatile instrumentalists, who give a
particularly enjoyable act The Three
Donals, European gymnasts, will give a
demonstration OF their muscular develop
nent and agility and Scott and wilson
will appear in comedy acrobatic act.
Dave Nowlin, the monologuist, who has
OF late been appearing In musical COM
edy, will have a new budget OF songs ana
Carroll and Baker, I'm a Hebrew comedy
act: the Sutcliffe Sisters. a quartet or
attractive young women In costume
changes and character songs; Saona, I'M
personator OF men In the public eye;
Happy Jack Lyle. blackface comedian
the Lucados ring performers; and the
Keith motion pictures.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

written especially for them by Percy
Mackaye, son OF Steele Mackaye.
In the first act is shown the simple life
OF the peasant girl. st. Catharine and st.
Margaret exhort the maid and instill into
her soul the belief that she was chosen
TO become the deliverer OF France. The
ect closes with a vision of st. Michael,
who transforms Jeanne's shepherds crook
into a flaming sword. bidding her raise
the siege OF Orleans and crown the Dau-
phin Charles, annointed king OF France.
The meeting between King Charles and
Jeanne occurs in the second act, where
Jeanne also sees for the first time Jean,
Duke d'Alencon.
The attack on the Tourelles and the bat
tie outside the walls OF Orleans is shown
during the third act. The Maid Of Orleans
dispatches a messenger to the Duke OF
Bedford, demanding that he give up the
city to which the duke replies by sending
herald who insults Jeanne in front OF
her army. This fires the French soldiers
and when Jeanne leads them against the
English, the city falls before their on
slaught. A glittering pageant is dis
closed in the fourth act when Jeanne en-
ters Rheims for the coronation ceremon.
les. The play does not end with the burn
ing at the stake; but her execution is only
indicated by the approach OF the men
VINO are 70 put her 10 death.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
IMPERIAL THEATRE

In the New Century Girls at the I'M
perlal theatre next week the management
has one OF the best shows that will ap
pear at the house this season, with all
bright and original ideas and no worn-out
features. The New Century Girls" is one
of the most varied and popular shows on
the road. For the past year the owners
have had agents touring the country for
ioVelties, and have succeeded in securing
many notable features. The wardrobe
md scenery alone cost small fortune.
Foremost among the features are: The
Great Bartelli Troupe OF French aero
Jats, Miss Nellie Sylvester. the sweet
singer acknowledged 10 have the sweet
est voice In vaudeville; Hays and Win
chell, in a comedy sketch, first appear
ance in this country; Tom Barrett and
May Beele Mitchell and Van. singers,
dancers and comedians. In their laughing
sketch entitled the "Dutchman and the
rad" the little sunbeam Mile VAL
more, who sings coon" songs with vim
and dash; the funny Irishman Jack
McCabe.
A chorus OF % beautiful girls sings all
the popular music OF the day and wear
gorgeous gowns in two rollicking farces
brimful OF fun, THE French Ball. and
Scandal in the Bugg Family" in which
the comedians create fun. fast and fu-
rious
The usual low-price matinees will be
given daily for ladies and children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

American authors the seventh being an
adaptation from the French.
Antoinette LeBrun. the celebrated
which comes TO Keiths soon, was for
merly prima donna OF the Italian Grand
Opera company and the Savage Grand
Opera company OF New York.
This weeks show at the Imperial made
an impression upon the patrons OF this
popular playhouse they viii not soon for
get. Theirs was a record business, anO
the 5. X. O. sign was a familiar sight H.
the lobby both matinee and night.
The true family of Miss Lena Ashwel
the London actress who has been such a
brilliant footlight figure on the stage OF
John Bull ever since her triumph In Mrs
Danes Defense" six years ago, is Po-
cock. She comes Of a notable ancestry OF
sailors.
w. ]. Ferguson who is appearing with
Miss Virginia Harmed in Sardous THE
Love Letter." was lately asked IL he had
ever been seen In any of Shakespeare ;
plays. Ferguson replied that he hao
played everything in Shakespeare from
the spear up"
Charles L. Evans, OF "A Parlor Match
fame, comes TO keith's week after mex
in farce by George Arliss,. the cleve
English actor, who captured larg,
share of the honors In THE Darling O.
the Gods" 1t is a long time since Evans
one OF the biggest favorites of the stage,
has been here.
Some idea of the measure of Fritz!
Schen's Boston and New England sue
cess. in Mile Modiste." the new Bios
SOM Herbert comic opera Is suggeste,
by the report that the authors royalties
FIVE per cent of the gross receipts
amounted 20 $500 for the brief Boston
engagement.
AS boys. seventeen years ago, in Den
yer, Frederick Stone and David Mont
gomery got their first stage start. thei
first weeks work netting them, Jointly
s12 Now. in "The Red MILL" the new
Blossom Herbert musical comedy, repor
credits the pair with receiving about &
dollar a minute.
Since the announcement OF the produC
ton I'm this city of Jeanne dare" b.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

new budget Of songs especially suited to
her fetching style.
During her engagement at the Empire.
Miss Cecil Spooner Will be entertained by
Providence chapter OF the Actors Church
Alliance, and several social affairs have
been arranged for her
will next week present the stirring mill
tary play 1--WE 'Uns Of Tennessee" by
Lee Arthur who is now one of the play
wrights on David Belasco's stan.
Herr Saona, the noted impersonator of
men in the public eye, will be an inter
esting feature at Keith's next week. and
will impersonate several men OF particu-
lar interest 20 Providence people.
The shuberts have completed the cast
for Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland's play.
THE Road to Yesterday" which was for
merly called "A Midsummer Eve" The
initial performance will occur in Chicago
When Virginia Harmed motors these
days she rides I'm a cab The beautiful
$l2 900 Renault which was a present from
her husband, Z. II. Sothern, lies in a
dreary wreck at Westbury, Long Island
Robert Edeson. who has displayed liter
ary aptitude In several one-act plays has
zine for a series OF articles contrasting
the commercial and artistic aspects oS the
theatre.
Down the Pike" which has served the
Rays so advantageously as a starring
vehicle, the past two seasons Will be
seen at the Empire theater on Nov. II.
The Rays are still at the head OF the
company.
The Shuberts have added Charles Cart
wright 10 their list OF foreign dramatic
stars which now embraces Lena Ashwell
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, and Nine. Nazi-
nova. Mr.. Cartwright will be starred In
a new play.
Henry Miller. by arrangement with Lee
Shubert, has secured the Lyric theatre In
New York for matinees for the remand
er OF the season. and with Mrs. Sarah
Cowell lie Moyne will make a series OF
unusual productions.
II IL significant that seven OF the nine
dramatic successes OF the year should
have been made by Independent mana
gers. OF these, six are from the pens OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
CUMBERLAND
Enterprise Lodge Holds Meeting.
Gas Rebate Received.

The regular meeting OF Enterprise lodge
/ O. O. F., NJ. L.. was held Thursday
evening. Three propositions for member
ship were received, and the white ana
gold degrees conferred upon seven cand-
dates. The committee appointed TO draft
resolutions on the death OF EdwarS
Wright made report and their resolus
tons were adopted and a copy orderes
10 be sent to the family OF the brother. A
number Of other matters OF a routine ma,
ture were disposed of.
REBATE RECEIVED.
Town Treasurer Taft received check
from the Pawtucket Gas company Thurs
day for $7s.72. this being the amount
o. per cent. of the gross earnings OF
the company in the town. for the quar-
ter ending Sept 80. and Is the first pay
ment made under the provisions OF the
franchise recently granted the company
by the town.
horse owned by Martin j. Heaney os
Berkeley dropped dead Thursday whils
being driven through Lonsdale.
Rev. FIR. Murphy, superior OF the Trap
pist fathers. returned Thursday from q
two months vacation spent in ireland
end Rome.
The regular meeting Of the board OF
license commissioners was held Thurs
day evening in the town hall A num-
Der of applications were received and
will be acted upon at a later meeting
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
NICKEL THEATRE

Tremendous crowds flock to the Nickel
theatre every week: and full measure
the visitor Is given there for five cents.
The crowd Is likely TO be bigger than
ever the first three days OF the coming
week. for the program Is an especially
attractive one. "Dr Dippy" is one ex-
ceedlngly funny picture 20 be shown. and
The Bank Defaulter' Is sensational
film bound 10 be interesting 90 great
many. The Tour OF the World" pictures
will embrace views OF Copenhagen aUf
other places in Denmark. Mr.. Alden will
sing for the nrst time the popular song.
Hello Alright Goodbyew on election
night the Nickel will be open until 11:So
D. m. and election returns will be read
from the stage after 10 o'clock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
KtITH'S THEATRE.

The candidates for honors at Keith's
next week are all of the brand sure to
be elected 10 first pdace I'm their lines,
"A Night in English Vaudeville" a Euro
pean novelty act. credited with being the
big laughing hit of the season, is expect
ed TO win the position OF star laugh
provoker. In New York, where IL ran
five weeks the audience laughed until the
tears ran down their cheeks Fifteen
English comedians present the act. which
is burlesque on the variety" entertain
ments in provincial England i'm the small
theaters
ever since she sang her way into popu-
arity several years ago with Down
Where the Wurzburger Flows" has held
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

Marlowe had an opportunity to prove
herself real heroine In the first act
crossed wire ignited her changing shep-
herds crook and column of fire shot
ants rushed toward the door The danger
however, was averted by Miss Marlowe
who, although burned on both hands. beat
the burning crook on the floor until the
blaze was extinguished.
The New York Hippodrome's new spec
tacle, TO be produced on Nov. Is. by
Messrs Shubert & Anderson was designed
3y Edward Il. Temple, and the music and
lyrics are by Manuel Klein. playhouse
The production is being made under the
general supervision of Lee Shubert while
Max Anderson has devoted much OF his
time TO gathering an entirely new aggre-
cation OF spectacular circus acts. Twenty
four OF the chorus girls are obliged TO be
expert swimmers, and plunge into the
big water tank, which Is the most unique
feature OF the big Hippodrome.
The Jews have long been noted for
their histrionic and dramatic talent, and
he ancient race has contributed gifted
players and playwrights 10 the stages OF
al countries. In the drama OF their own
written in the Yiddish dialect. which is
low hourishing in all the Yiddish cen
ers, the Jews display such remarkable
alent that their theaters have attracted
he attention of the best critics. The
orce Of this will be made evident TO 10
al theater-goers at the Providence opera
ouse, when the famous Nine X. Lipzn
liddish company from the Thalia trea-
er. New York. will give two perform
tnces on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Nov. IL and l3. presenting THE Jewish
queen Lear and The Orphan" The
Ompany is headed by the most noted
iiddsh actress, Mime. Kenny Lipzln, and
me celebrated Yiddish character actor.
Iaurice Moskowitz.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
FO0TLlGHT FLASHES ON
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

Election returns will be read from the
stage at Keith's on Tuesday night
1.-THE Lion and the Mouse" reached it's
40oth performance on Tuesday. Oct. 30.
Among the bookings at the Empire
theater are "A Child OF the Regiment
and Florence Bindley in a new play.
The Nickel theater will be open on cleo
ton night until 1850. The returns will
be read from the stage after 10 o'clock.
The week OF Nov. l2 will usher in the
Colonial Bellies company at the Imperial
with strong cast OF metropolitan per-
formers.
Effie Shannon, Grace Filkins and Dor
othy Donnely interpret the three "daugh-
ters" in Charles Klien's new play. THE
Daughters OF Men"
II you have not seen an Amateur
Nights performance at the Imperial you
have missed so far one of the best the
atrical treats in this city.
Managers spitz and Nathanson OF the
Empire will have the election returns
from all parts of the state read from the
stage next Tuesday evening.
In the cast at the Empire next week. in
the support of Cecil Spooner will be w
II. Turner. who last summer appeared
with the Albee stock company.
Blanche Walsh. early In December
will appear In a new Clyde Fitch play.
in ST. Louis, and will return TO New
York for run early In January.
Henry Miller has purchased from Louis
Evan Shipman the latters production OF
his own play "On Parole" and will send
It TO the Studebaker theatre, Chicago, for
a run.
Messrs. HavlIn and Nicolai will present
for the first time here at the Empire
theater, Barney Gilmore, the natural
singing Irish actor. in "A Rocky Road to
Dublin"
Viola Aliens production of Shake
speare's "Cymbeline. unstinted praise Of
Shepespearean scholars in regard 10 the
correctness and beauty OF scenery and
costumes.
Camille DArville will make her debut
as a start under Shubert management at
Newark on Nov. II. The musical play in
which she will appear is by STANCE and
Edwardes.
Hays and Mitchell. two great sketch ar
lists, have been engaged with the New
Century Girls and will appear in their
comedy and musical sketch at the I'M
perial next week.
Nora Bayes, who will be at Keith
next week. has just returned from
Europe. with new Partisan gowns and a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

Terry was dissolved. America has gained
IN the artistic alliance effected by +. III.
sothcrn and Julia Marlowe who have so
auspiciously opened their first session
under the management OF Messrs. Shu-
bert The two stars will appear at the
Providence opera house next Thursday.
Friday and Saturday. with Saturday mat
inee, in the new play OF Jeanne Arc,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
"lkDlA'S WON AN HOOD

Next Monday evening Rev. Dir.
Franklin Hamilton OF Boston viii
speak at the Mathewson street church
at 7:45 In the interests OF the womar'c
Foreign Missionary society OF the NJ
+ church, subject. '1ndia's Woman
hood" The public is invited.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

y. H. Sothern and julia Marlowe, there
have been many inquiries at the libraries
and book stores for books dealing with
the history Of the Maid OF orleans. Percy
Mackaye. the author. has succeeded In
writing a play that pertains more 10 the
spiritual side of Jeanne dare than to the
melodramauc Incidents OF her career.
During a rehearsal OF Jeanne dare"
at the Lyric theater. New York, Julia
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
SAY He Is INSANE

Abraham Shoesmith OF Fall River was
esterday taken into custody ~ the po-
ice Of Station 3, and held for his rela-
wandered from his home to this city.
Ie was recently discharged from the
taunton insane hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
EMPIRE THEATRE

The Empire theatres announcement for
next week promises TO be received with
much enthusiasm. The occasion is the
frst appearance in this city of Cecil
Spooner. under the management OF
Charles z. Blaney, in a play especially
constructed for her, entitled THE Girl
Rafrles." She will have in the cast sup
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

At the Westminster theatre next week
Ciark's Runaway Girls company will pre-
sent THE sultaRs Dilemma" a musical
burlesque in two acts with special seen
cry. electrical and mechanical effects. a
chorus OF thirty. ten comedians and an
olio including the Bowery boys quartette.
Bert Wiggan. PAUL. and Wells and the
Ramsay sisters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03

a warm grasp upon the favor OF vaude-
Williams and r. q me entertainer. She
looks like Ethel y ymore, has the style
Of FRITZ Scheff. and the don't-care man
ner OF Elne Fay, but has an individual
ity distinctly her own. This will be her
farewell vaudeville appearance. She will
appear with new Paris gowns and new
songs particularly suited TO her vivacious
style.
Everhart. "The Timber Scientist"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
STONE THROwERs FINED

In the Juvenile court this morning
Charles Diamond. John Smith and An
tonic Penkowitz were each fined IS for
throwing stones at trains on the n. Y.
N II. a. II. railroad.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-03
A BIG FINE LIST

Fourteen persons were each fined 81 and
this morning.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-09-14
Pleasant Surprise.

Friday evening surprise party was
rendered Guy A. Mowrey at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. q. Y.
Mowrey at Grovania. At the appoint
ed time the guests rushed in and it
was complete surprise to Guy. The
occasion was his 27th birthday. The
evening Vas spent in games, music
and singing. Also Alonzo Mauser en-
tertained the guests with his new
phonograph. Refreshments were serv-
ed. The guests departed at late hour
wishing Mr.. Mowrey many happy
birthdays.
@. d. Garrison, Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo
Mauser, Mr. and Mrs Chas. Foust,
Mrs. Minnie Middleton, Misses Edith
Keller, Laura Pursel, Hester Pursel,
Emma Foust, Cora Foust, Ella Boyer,
Aida Shultz. Edna Shultz, Laura Krum,
Anna Faux, Maud Fry, Lottie Hunt
ington, Laura Huntington, Celia Bea-
YER, Pearl Heberling, Ella Hartman,
Lydia Hartman, Grace Thomas, Ruth
Thomas, Anna Krum. Emma Krum,
Rebecca Hawkins, Pauline and Mary
Mauser, Ursa, Dora and Ruth Nov
rey, Messrs Stewart Hartman, Roy
Weaver, Fred Roth, Joseph Cotner, ia.
cob Thomas, James Beaver, Arthur
Foust, Ray Huntington, Theo. Krum,
John Thomas, Chas Thomas, Curtis
Walter, Cleveland Boyer, Geo. Helm.
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