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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
BEAT
ALL RECORDS FOR
CIRCUS CROWDS

1t was a great day in Providence yes
terday. The crowd that has not seen the
circus will find little consolation in this
comforting when friends who had the
good luck to get I'm tell OF the wonderful
things they saw.
Barnum d Bailey's surely Is the great
est circus. II is so big that even the far
ing circus bills half a block long and as
high as the highest bill board, need tell
no lies about H. Even the press agents
haven't versatility TO invent stranger
things that are seen and done within the
great tents: and press agents must be
geniuses or they can't hold good jobs.
Providence has made another world rec
ord. this time in circus attendance. Yes
terday's attendance at the circus was i'm
mense. 1t was even greater for the two
performances than the big audiences at
Buffalo and beat Boston by 5000 for a day.
In eastern cities and In Europe the circus
never played TO greater crowds.
The capacity OF the big audience tent
was tested at both performances, and the
same is being repeated this afternoon and
no doubt will be again tonight. The tent
seats exactly 1882 persons. When that
number OF tickets has been sold the sale
ceases There is no crowding in front or
standing room
The announcement at both perform
ances yesterday that the last seat had
been sold and the act OF putting up the
shutters I'm the big ticket wagons at the
circus entrance before 1880 last night
came near to causing a riot. 1t needed
the services of squad OF policemen, as
sisted by another squad OF plain clothes
men and a lot OF circus attaches TO quell
the crowd that hammered away at the
wagons, demanding that the circus people
take their good money in exchange for
any sort OF pasteboard that would give
them entrance.
In the big menagerie Is a collection OF
300 or more OF the rarest animals all
sleek and healthy. There is the tallest
man and the smallest and the fattest. OF
course, such freaks must be included In a
circus: but they are good freaks and they
entertain and instruct. too. II the visitor
Is looking for instruction. The late Mr..
Bailey said that he would have nothing
but the best in his circus. Everything
must be good. So even the lemonade is
good. and the peanuts are well roasted.
Miss Isabelle Butler. an American girl.
really does fly through space; and II Is
one OF the hair-raising acts that some
how one almost wishes she wouldn't per-
form. Yet. when IL Is done II looks very
simple. After circling through space. she
comes down 10 earth as gracefully as IL
in an ordinary touring car. The press
agent calls this "fugacious frolic with
fate" 1t looks worse.
The show is very wonderful and de-
serves the many good things heard on
every side about II. The marvellous sys-
TEN, the rapidity that marks the entrance
and exit OF each act the cleanliness and
the complete details for comfort OF the
audience, all with the high-class program.
really made IL easily 'the greatest show
on EARTH"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
LIBRARY OF VACATION LITERATURE
-Seht- ht-for-Postane.-

In this busy period OF the worlds pro-
gress, when commercial enterprise and
business OF all kinds require the atten-
tion and energy from day to day OF the
people who go TO make up the population
Of a large city. Il Is absolutely necessary
that week or two each year should be
devoted to recuperation and rest. The
Boston & Maine r. r. acts as the guide.
advance agent. director and selector in
the vacation business The railroad has
comprehensive bureau of summer lit
erature 1t comprises eleven descriptive
booklets beautifully Illustrated. which
tell in detail the attractions of all north
ern New England. They include:
lakes and Streams"
Among the Mountains"
"Al Along Shore"
Vacation Days In Southern New
Hampshire.
"Merrimack Valley"
Fish and Game Country"
Valley Of the Connecticut and No.
Vermont"
Lake Memphremagog and About
There"
Lake Sunapee."
Central Massachusetts"
THE Hoosac Country and Deerfeld
Valley"
Two cents in stamps for any one Of the
D
Resorts for the Vacationist Illus
trated."
Excursion Rate and Tours 1906"
Both the above booke are free upon
receipt OF address
BIRDS Eye View of Lake winnipe-
saukee."
Birds Eye View OF the White Noun
tains."
Either one OF the above books sent
upon receipt OF six cents In stamps and
six beautiful portfolios. with half tone
reproductions. size six by four. sent upon
receipt of thirty six cents In stamps ak
cents for each book. entitled as follows:
lakes OF New England"
Rivers Of New England"
"Seashores OF New England" ="
Mountains OF New England"
Picturesque New England"
The Charles River 20 tho Hudson"
General Pass. Dept, Boston & Maine
X. r., Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
ACCEPTS JEWISH
FAITH IN ORDER
TO WIN MISS b[AU


New York, June 26-Preceding his mar
rtage TO Miss Rose Rlau. a member of
the editorial staff of the Newark Adver-
tlser which took place on Sunday, but
was not announced until today. George
NJ. Lee OF Camden, a well-known New
Jersey newspaper man and former legfs-
lative correspondent. abjured Christianity
and was received fully into the Jewish
: faith. which is that OF his bride.
The marriage took place at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sigmund Blau, 1s4 Wickliffe street. New
ark. 1t was attended by few outside Of
the immediate family OF the bride.
The ceremony was performed by Rabbi
Charles 1. Hoffman OF the Congregation
Oher Sholem. Miss Elsie Blau, sister Of
the bride. was maid of honor. and Arthur
Blau, her brother, was best man.
For six months prior 10 his marriage
the bridegroom was under the instruction
OF Rabbi Solomon Foster OF tho Temple
BNal Jeshurun. and under the latter's 5
sponsorship was received as a follower
of the faith.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
YOUNG LOVERS
MEET DEATH BY
DROWNING IN BAY

Keyport. n. j.. June 2s.-1t has been
the immemorial custom OF young lovers
here 20 do much of their sparkling on
placid nights in rowboats in Raritan
bay, usually less than a mile from the
beach.
The mother OF Katherine Stryker used
to go out on the bay with her husband
in her girlhood. and when Katherine her
self. who was one OF the bellies OF the
town, started FOR n trip on the water Sun
day night with Albert Tesst, Mrs. Suyker
thought IL was the proper thing 10 let the
girl go She and Tesst had been sweet
hearts two years.
Katherine and Tesst took a narrow boat
that the girls father had owned and
headed out for the oyster beds at 7:S
o'clock in the evening. The young man
wanted TO take the oars, but the girl,
who could row well. wouldn't let him. He
sat in the stern and listened 10 her sing
ing, Waiting at the Church" There
were many other girls and boys going
out in boats
When darkness fell they were seen sit
ting together on the same thwart The
boat swung on the side from the painter.
which was made fast to the stake. a half
mile from shore. The girl did not get
home and yesterday morning search was
Instituted.
The boat was found with TESTS coat
and hat In IL. Under the boat the body
OF Tesst was found. The body OF his
sweetheart lay beside Il.
There were bruises and cuts on the
exposed flesh OF both bodies and this in
spired the local correspondents of New
York papers to weave a yarn of murder
and suicide about what the authorities
declared was doubtless a case OF acci-
dental drowning. The cuts were caused
by contact with the sharp edges OF oys,er
shells that form large part of the bot
tom OF the bay.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
EMPIRE THEATRE

Providence theatregoing people are fond
OF A. Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes
stories whether in book form or presented
as drama. One OF this authors most
mystifying and interesting books is en-
titled THE Sign OF the Four" and a
dramatization OF that work is the attrac-
tion which the summer stock company
at the Empire theatre is interpreting this
week under the direction OF Mr.. Curtis.
There are several thrilling incidents
and climaxes, and vein OF comedy runs
through the entire play The several
roles are well balanced, and the stage
settings were good. and in keeping with
the scenes portrayed, while the calcium
effects al the conclusion OF each act added
much to the general enjoyment of the
Interpretation.
Halet Thompson gave n careful por-
trayal OF the role Of Sherlock Holmes and
Harold r. Chase was equally good as DIR.
John Watson. and James Kennedy fur
nished much merriment as Virgins, the
protege OF Holmes, Kathryn Purnell had
the role Of Mary Marston. and did not dis
appoint her numerous friends in the man
ner In which she handled that part. The
singing specialties by James Kennedy.
moving pictures and william Dyer's illus
trated songs between the acts will furnish
the attraction during the week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
KEITH's THEATRE.

A production that reflects well-merited
credit upon players and management is
THE Holy CITY," at Keith's this week by
the A1bee stock company. A large and in
telligent audience last evening showed it's
interest by quiet attentiveness that
would make Il possible TO hear a falling
pin. "rhe Holy City" which is being
presented for the first time In Rhode ISL
and. teaches a powerful moral lesson TO
which no one can turn a deaf ear. and
which every one will feel the better for
having seen. Let him among you who
In without sin cast the first stone" and
Though your sins be as scarlet. He will
make them white as snow" is the bur-
den OF Its lesson.
Some OF the most important incidents
OF the New Testament are depleted. and
dramatic interest Is skilfully combined
with reverence and dignity. Mary OF
Magdala is the central visible figure. her
conversion. appeal TO PLATE and faithful
following even TO the cross being forcibly
depicted. The performance was thought
ful and dignified, the members OF the
augmented cast handling the characters
and scenes reverentially and reading the
blank verse erceilently; and the special
scenery and costumes add materially TO
the effectiveness OF the play.
Miss Wheatiey. as Mary OF Magdala.
had a difficult role, but gave superb
and reverence and easily dominated every
scene In which she appeared. Mr.. Losee
as Judas gave an intelligent, finished
characterization. and was especially good
In the scene in the third act when. over
come with remorse at having betrayed
the Sevious, he returns the gold. Mr..
Ingersolrs excellent delineation OF Bar
rnbas was virile and fervent, and his
scenes with Mary were excellently played.
One of the best efforts in the play was
that OF Robert G. Turner as Zacharias,
the blind man. who Is made TO see-one
OF tho most impressive scenes OF the en-
tire evening and played with true feeling
and sympathy.
Miss Moores first opportunity OF the
season did not find her wanting, as she
seemed to thoroughly realize the authors
Intention and played with intelligence and
charm William II. Turner contributed
some OF the best work OF the evening as
Peter, and played In a feeling and con-
vincing manner. Mr.. Churchill as Gaia
phas, read his lines with appreciation OF
their value and his portrayal was marked
by careful study. Mr.. Flemmings also
showed skill as Calohol. his reading being
very intelligent. Mr.. Hilliards Lazarus
was all that could be desired and the
other members OF the cast were eminently
satisfactory. The lightning effects re-
fiected great credit upon the stage direc-
tion and upon the electricitn.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
Pennsylvania
employees MUST
SELL COAL STOCKS

Philadelphia, June 26.-At the meeting
OF the board OF directors OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad company. which will
be held at Broad street station on We'd
nesdya, an order will be issued directing
all employees OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road who own any coal stock TO at once
dispose OF their holdings.
A date will be fixed. at the expiration
OF which any employe who has failed 10
obey the order OF the board OF directors
will be dismissed from the service. This
order directing all coal stocks 10 be sold
applies TO all alike, and II matters not
where the employe who owns stock ac-
quired IL by grating or by legitimate
purchase In the open market. he VIII
have to sell his holdings at Whatever
figure they Will bring.
II Is always possible that other stocks
besides coal holdings will be included In
this order, as the railroad Is determined
that there shall be no more complaints
about determinations TO shippers along
the lines Stocks in steel companies. vari-
Gus iron works ano the like. Will be
"tabooed." IT is said.
Much criticism was heard in local rail-
road circles when the news OF this FORTH
coming order was circulated. as the men
who invested their hard earned money in
coal stocks are compelled 10 sell their
stocks at a sacrifice the same as the
grafters.
At the meeting on Wednesday the
committee OF FIVE directors appointed 10
investigate the scandal revealed by the
hearings before the interstate commerce
commission will make a preliminary re-
port.
The report will be in large measure
an attempt TO whitewash the railroad
system.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
CONFERENCE
REPORT ON RATE
BILL HELD Up

Washington. June 26.-The senate wran-
gled over the conference report on the
railroad rate bill until nearly o'clock
last evening and then passed the whole
question OF Its adoption or rejection over
until today
The indications were that the report
would be disagreed TO and the bill recon-
mitted TO conference. The last half-hour
between Messrs. Tillmsn and McLaurin
OF Mississippi. and between the former
and his colleague on the conference COM
mittee, Senator Elkins.
AT O'Clock, when most OF the day had
been consumed In debate. Mr.. McLaurin
took the floor 10 make constitutional
argument.
Mr.. Tillman protested and urged his
Mississippi colleague TO allow the bill 10
IT don't believe the senator from South
Carolina ought TO occupy all the time
and then complain when somebody else
assumes to say a word" said Mr.; NC
Laurin. displaying some temper. He has
occupied 10 times. yes. 30 times. as much
OF the time OF the senate as have"
Mr.. Eikins urged adjournment. saying
the question could not be disposed OF inn
mediately. as he desired 10 speak for an
hour.
Mr.. Tillman insisted that Mr.. Elkins
speak at once. The latter thought differ
entity. The alteration became so warm
that Mr.. Tfllman shook his hand in Mr..
Elkins' face. and II required pacificatory
offices OF mutual friends 10 bring about
an understanding after the senate ad-
Journed.
The result was that Mr.. McLaurln de-
llvered his constitutional argument and
the conference report on the rate bill went
over until today, when Mr.. Elkins will
the report needs defenders in the senate.
for the only friends who spoke for II yes
terday were the Republican conferees.
Messrs. Cullom Gll) and Elkins CIV. Va
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
...He gkeatre3.'. ]

big crowds yesterday followed them with
the closest attention. The Seven Ages,
another picture well worth seeing. shows
pair OF tiny tots who are lovers, and
carries them through the "seven ages
until they are both seen in their second
childhood, still devotedly In love with
each other. Weary Willie Kidnaps n
Child" What Happened to Jones" and
The Beauty SHOW" provoke hearty
laughter and Otto Fishers illustrated
songs come in for a generous share Of
applause
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
NICKEL THEATRE

Lovers OF motion pictures should go to
the Nickel theatre the first three days OF
this week, for there are two or three
pictures that are among the best the mo-
tion picture machine has evolved "The
Life of a Cowboy" shows Interestingly
the adventures OF "a tenderfoot" at all
stages OF the western game. until he be-
comes a fully-fedged cowboy. His ex-
periences are vividly portrayed and the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-26
Instituted.
MAGIC HAIR STAIN

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGB ORMSBY, Wig Maker and
Hairworker. 169 fremont street Boston.
II is simple. safe and easily applied; con-
tains no lead poisons; use II once and
you will never use any other. BLAND
ING & BLANDING. 81 weybosset street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-22
DEATH DUE TO POISON.
Child's Death the Result of Swallow
ing Carbolic Acid.

Dennis Sirams, two years of age, whose
parents live at 51l 21st street northwest,
died at the Emergency Hospital about 4:3'
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the death hav-
ing been caused by carbolic acid poisoning.
Mrs. Simms, the childs mother, bought n
small quantity of the acid to use for
toothache and left 1t in small bottle on
the bureau. Yesterday she was resting on
the bed with her child and soon fell asleep.
The child then obtained possession of the
bottle and swallowed part of its contents.
Awakened by the childs cries. Mrs. Sirnms
was shocked at finding he had taken some
of the acid and hurried for assistance. On
account of the serious condition of the little
one he was hurried to the hospital.
The patient was unconscious when the
hospital was reached, but he seemed TO inn
prove after he had been under treatment
two three hours, and 1t was thought he
might possibly pull through. change for
the worse came during the afternoon and
death claimed him about the hour stated
Last night after the coroner had given
certificate of accidental death the body was
removed from the hospital to the home Of
the parents of the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-22
INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY.
Petition Filed Against Local Sporting
Goods Dealer

In petition filed by the A. ]. Reach
Company of Philadelphia Pa, the Fl. NJ.
Suter Publishing Company and Conrad
Becker of this city. the District Supreme
Court is asked to adjudge Myron A Tap
PAN trading as NJ y. Tappan & Co, a
bankrupt The petitioners allege that Mr.
Tappan, who conducts a retail establish
ment for the sale of sporting goods at
1889 F street, has transferred portion of
his property with intent to prefer certain
of his creditors. and thereby committed an
act Of bankruptcy Mr. Tappan, 1t is de-
clared, owes 81 900.
Chief Justice Clabaugh issued a rule re-
curing Mr.. Tappan to show cause March
II why he should not be declared bank
rupt The petitioners are represented by
Attorney Lucas p. Loving.
Mr.. Tappan today declined to make any
statement In reference to the petition
He referred the reporter who called upon
him TO his attorneys, Messrs. Boarman
and Johnson. Mr. Johnson said he under
stood that Mr.. Tappan's financial difficult
ties were due TO an inJudicious credit sys-
tenn He said he had been Informed that
Mr. Tappan had allowed amateur base
ball teams and other organizations to run
large bills for sporting goods. Several Of
the teams referred to- according to Mr.
Johnson. had not paid for the base ball
material which they purchased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-22

\ largely attended meeting, Including the
pastor and two delegates from each of the
colored churches in the District of Column
bia and vicinity, was held at the Asbury NJ
E. Church, corner 18th and X streets, at !;
o'clock yesterday afternoon, TO make ar
rangements for the meeting of the Young
Peoples Christian and Educational Con-
gross IN this city from July to next. The
following officers were elected:
President Rev. o. J. w. Scott, pastor
Metropolitan A. NJ e. Church; Vice presi-
dents, Rev. Walter II. Brooks, pastor Nine
teeuth Street Baptist Church; Rev Sterling
n Brown pastor Lincoln Temple Congrega-
tional Church; Rev. d. f. Wiseman pastor
Church of Our Redeemer: Rev. F. J. Grinkie
pastor Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church: Rev. b. ]. Perkins, pastor Mt. Zion
NJ Il. Church: Rev. ]. w. Smith, pastor
Israel c. NJ. Il. Zion Church, and Rev DIR.
Wallace pastor Metropolitan a. M E.
Zion Church; recording secretary, Rev. J. /.
Loving, pastor Zion Baptist Church; cor
responding secretary, Rev. S. Geriah Lam
kins, pastor Tenth Street Baptist Church
and editor Washington department of the
Christian Banner; treasurer, Rev. j. Ander-
son Taylor pastor Shiloh Baptist Church.
Mr.. John c. Dancy DIR. J. Anderson Tay-
lor and DR.. A. c. Garner were appointed a
committee on the hail. A committee of one
from the various denominations in the city
was appointed to assist the president IN
arranging the several committees. Prov1-
sion was made for every bouahde literary
and educational society in the city to be
represented with two delegates. The meet
ing was adjourned with benediction by DR..
George w. Lee, to meet at O'Clock pm.
Wednesday, February %. at Asbury Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.

A street car struck a horse and buggy
belonging TO John Phillips, near Water and
18th streets southwest, yesterday. The buggy
was slightly damaged. bat the driver es-
capped injury.
AlonZo Boswell, sixty years of age, fell
on the sidewalk, near Maryland avenue and
14th street. about $50 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon and cut his head. The ambu-
lance was summoned and the injured man
was taken to the Emergency Hospital Cor
treatment.
Margaret Love!ace, alias Adele Ray, was
acquitted by a jury in the Police Court to-
day of a charge of obtaining money under
false pretenSes from Mrs. Julia Lyles. This
Is the second charge of which Adele has
been acquitted within the past few months
Policeman II. Z. Taylor of the ninth pre-
cinct turned a ColOred male infant over to
nurse I'm the employ Of the District last
night. The child is about six. months old
and was found abandoned in the yard in
rear of Iol 10th street northeast about 10
oclock last night. An investigation of the
affair Is being made by the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-22
NEGATIVE SIDE WINS.
Azarias Literary Society Holds Its
Annual Debate

The annual debate of the Azarias Lit
erary Society of St. Johns College took
Mace last evening In the college hall, Yer
mont avenue and Thomas Circle. There
was a large audience in attendance and
after spirited debates the Judges. Rev.
Walter Elliott, c. S. P; Gen. Thomas NJ
Vincent and Nh William II. De Lacy an
nounced their decision in favor of the mega
tive side. The question for debate affirmed
THAT the municipal ownership of water
works, lighting street railway systems and
the like in large cities would be for the best
interest of the people in those cities.
The program was as follows: Beautiful
Moonlight" College Glee Club. Debate
Introduction, Michael A. Deviney, '0S chair
man; first affirmative, Bernard 7. Hessier,
'O1; first negative, w. Edmund Freeman,
'0S. Solo, Miss Mary" Paul A. Hines.
Second affirmative. James j. O'Toole, ,06;
second negative, Adolph Y. Schafhirt, 'o8
Duet-"Beautifu Venice" Charles II.
Clark William p. Ryan William 5. Madi'
gan, A. Hamilton Wilson. Third affirma-
tive. Leo A. Rover 'o6; third negative, Jo-
scph T. Fitzgerald, O6. Selection, Ar
cadia." Lawrence Widmeyer; mandolin,
"Narcissus," Leo A. Rover; Good Night,
College Quartet.
The officers of the Azarias Literary So
ciety are: Leo a. Rover, president; b.
Philip HessIer, first vice president; w. Ed
mund Freeman, second vice president; j.
Bowden Duryee, secretary James j.
O'Toole treasurer; Paul A. Hines, librarian.
The reception committee was as follows:
Felix c. DAILY, Bernard j. Farrell, Aubrey
l. DAILY, Reuben Ford, Bernard j. Green,
Francis w Madigan, William b. Daily and
E. Dudley VERIFY.