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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
TRYING To
START RUN
ON BANKS

Chicago, Jan. 1S.--Complaint has been
made at several banks that depositors are
being called by telephone and advised by
persons whose identity is not known TO
withdraw their deposits from the institu-
tions.
The depositor Is told with much evil
dence OF concern that he had better get
his money out OF the particular nsutuiion
where he happened 70 have IL lodged
pepositors IN three OF the richest banks
IN the city have been given this unsolicit-
ed advice.
John Mitchell president OF the Illinois
Trust and Savings Company bank. said
yesterday: This business 10 me Is In
expncable There is absolutely no occa-
sion for alarm and the persons telephon-
ing or advising depositors 10 take their
money out OF the banks are either foolish
or malicious We have been trying 10
run down the source OF these stories.
Three banks have had the Same eX-
perience with their depositors. There
should be some way 10 put an end 20 these
unwarranJed efforts TO frighten timid per-
sons"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

stage at the end Of this week Of Al Filson
and Lee Enroll, who are one Of the hig
headline features OF the bill at Keith's
this week I'm their oue-act comediettas.
Mr.. Ellison and Miss Enroll (or Mrs. Fill
son as she is Off the stage), were among
the very first couples TO present one-act
plays I'm vaudeville. They made a trem-
endous hit and dramatic sketches were in
great demand, but none have ever main
tanned the strong hold upon popular favor
as have Mr.. Fllson and Miss Enroll. In
retiring from the stage Mr.. Filson pays
high tribute to Mr.. q. +. Keith, say
ing: ut is my firm opinion that every
one should DON their hat to b. +. Keith.
He has done more for vaudeville TO bring
II TO its present high standard and clean
aspect that any other man in the show
business He was tho pioneer OF high
class, In the best sense Of tho word,
vaudeville, and although he has had
many imtators and followers he easily
maintains the lead Where all over the
country, will you find theatres conduct
ed I'm such n manner as are Mr.. Keith's?
Where will you find better audiences than
those found at the Keith theatres? rve
been In the show business for years, aud
l know every theatre from Maine 10 Call
fornia, but you can take Il from me that
Keiths has them all beaten to a wlsper."
Mr.. Fison says he will engage in the real
estate business IN san frdnclsco ana, uH-
less his love for the stage returns, he
will probably never return to It. fact
which will be genuinely regretted bv those
who have laughed 40 heartily at the
clever couple In TrA Daughter OF Bac-
chus" this week. By special request. Mr..
Ffson and Miss Enroll will present this
afternoon and the remainder of the week
one Of the other several successes in their
repertoire. "A Tip on the Derby" said
10 be even funnier than "A Daughter of
BacChus"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
DUMPING
GROUND FOR
EUROPE

Washington, Jan. 1S.-ln response to the
Sulzer resolution passed by the house,
Secretary Metcalf OF the department OF
commerce and labor yesterday sent 10 the
house the report OF Special Immigrant
Inspector Marcus Braun. which deals at
great length with the character OF immi-
grants, coming 70 this country. and the
attitude OF European governments upon
the matter.
Mr. Braun declares that he has uncon-
trovertahe evidence that. while the mum
Der OF aliens shipped 70 this country who
are legally inadmissible because of
disease, is diminishing, immigrants are
undesirable for other reasons are con-
stantly brought into the country In large
numbers by the concerted action OF some
European governments aud it's agencies.
by bankers and schemers OF all sorts
lie declares that while these govern
meuts nave laws Ostensibly intended 70
restrict emigration, they actually en-
courage 10 10y keeping alive the patriotic
spirit OF the fathcrland IN the minds OF
these 'colOnists' " by representing that
unless they adhere 10 the principles OF
home patriotism. their governments would
leave them without protection from bar
barrie America" " This Ia especially true,
Mr.. Braun says. in Italy and Hungary.
lie cites the fact that $50 10000 was sent
last year from the United states 10 Aus
tria- Hungary alone from these immi-
grants
Not a single promise which the new
been kept. ! experienced the bewldering
spectacle"
Mr.. Braun says: Hundreds upon hum
dreds OF agents licensed by the Hungarian
government are carrying on and conduct
ing an almost unheard of campaign
TO get immigrants In direct and open
violation of their laws"
He states that I'm order 10 discourage
Hungarians from becoming American ciu-
Zens the preoaution is taken 70 advocate
the establishment in the United States
OF hungarian homes, schools, churches
and institutions, the intention OF which
is 70 avert the terrible danger" Of Hun
farians becoming naturallZed.
Mr.. Braun then takes up immigration
from Turkey, Asia Minor and Syria.
Speaking OF the Armcnians. he says that
they have Invented a scheme whereby
they can stay In Turkey and at the same
time defy Turkish laws.
This scheme consists OF n large number
OF Armenians emigrating 20 the United
states, and as soon as they have earned
sufficient money for their need sthey re-
turn supplied with American citizenship
papers under which they continually en-
gage In conspiracies against the Turk
ish government The same is true I'm
Syria and Palestine.
In Jerusalem alone Mr.. Braun found
more than 1000 American citizens" He
declares that 80 per cent of them speak
not word OF English and most Of them
do not know the street Of the city IN
which they claim TO have resided while in
the United states.
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FAVOR ADDITION FOR NEWPORT
pOSTOFFlCE; COST $4,000

Washington. Jan. 1S-Of the nine bills
authorizing the erection OF az many new
public buildings I'm various cities and
towns favorably reported today by the
senate committee on public buildings and
grounds eight were measures introduced
by members OF the committee.
Chairman SCOTS bill provides "A public
building at Bluenelds w. Va. 20 cost
100000, senator Warren's one at Sheridan.
Wyo 20 cost SEQ coo: Senator Clay's one
at Atlanta. 60 cost 81 ooooo0: Mr. Mnliard's
one at Grand Island Ncb.. at cost of
n26 mo-. Mr. Culberson's one al Fort
Worth. Tex. 90 cost s325. .00o: Mr.. Iati-
mcr's ono az Anderson. s c.. 20 cost $50
GO. Mr. stones one ~ Cape Girardcau.
Mo. 20 cost 5000 ard Mr. wetmore's
an addition TO the Newport. n l.. post
office. for which $4,000 is Appropriated
outright
The total OF All these bills r. 81. $4,000
or the four other memsrs of the COM
mittee Messrs. McCumb6r and Hepburn
have no bills pending before A. while
Messrs Dryden and Simmons who have
each introduced several public building
measures. were presumably absent from
this mornings meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
AMERICAN SQUADRON LEAVES
GIBRALTAR FOR TAkGlER

Gibraltar, Jan. 1S.-The American cruis-
er squadron consisting OF the Brooklyn,
flying the flag OF Rear Admiral Sigsbee,
and the Galveston. Tacoma and Chat
tanooga, sailed from here for Tangier to-
day.
The appearance OF the warships with
the Brooklyn leading. In single formation,
was exceedingly smart The squadron
will remain three days at Tangiers and
thence will go 10 Algiers and other Medi-
terranean The Galveston and Cattan-
ooga expect 10 be ordered to the China
station later. The behavior OF the Ameri-
can sailors, during their stay here was
excellent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

Rarely has Augustus Thomas written
such amusing and human talk as he has
put into DE Lancey" which will be seen
at the Providence opera house for the
remainder Of the week. Much OF the con
versation only has its full effect when
the reader or he listener understands
the situation OF the moment has some
acquaintance with the characters. and
knows the context Here and there a
few sentences or some monetary report
will bear transfer 10 print. For example:
De Lancey's Aunt Ruth says 70 him:
There is always "a position for a gradu-
ate OF West Point"
De Lancey-After he resigns from the
army two-Grading Western railroads
and street cleaner for New York. Think
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
CADETS At 4 MILITARY
ACADEMY GO ON STRlKS

Chicago Jan. 1s.-A despatch from
Dion Ill, says thirty cadets of the Rock
River Military academy went on strike
here yesterday. The boys charge Major
Floyd, the commandant, with severe and
cruel treatment.
rhe trouble began two Or three days
ago when Major Floyd struct young
cadet, IL is claimed.
All the cadets resented such discipline,
on the part OF their commandant. and re-
fused 10 be satisfied unless a meeting Of
the trustees was called, and some action
taken.
At q meeting of trustees. the latter up
held Major Floyd and the boys packed
their trunks and left the academy.
Or. James r. Eaton, head master, is
said 10 be with the cadets in the stand
they have taken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

theatre tonight and for the balance of
the week.
Anglin's remarkable success as an act
ress-she is seriously alluded to a. the
Bernha rdt OF America and actually has
the endorsement of the New York press
as the most capable player OF emotional
parts I'm this countTy--is the result OF pro-
found study, "A wonderful stage experience
and inherited gentility and intellectual
quality. Henry Miller. the noted actor,
who, with j. Hartley Manners. wrote
"Zira" for Anglin, also produced the play
and rehearsed tho players, the star among
them, but he lays claim to no credit for
the powers of the young woman. The
Shuberts. who placed the dictatorship OF
tho Princess theatre and the management
of Anglin In Mr. Mller's hands. ought
to compliment him on the success OF the
enterprise.
you have made AngIin the greatest
actress In America, and 'Zira' and the
Princess theatre the talk OF the world"
said Lee Shubert.
mo, not quit all this" replied Miller;
II am very proud 10 admit that l am
part author of and the producer OF n
play that has proven so successful, and
that / selected and rehearsed the re-
markabo organization Of players that
made II successful, but IT is ridiculous
TO credit me with the genius OF Anglin.
L might as reasonably be credited with
her creation. The player, like tho poet,
Is born not made, and Anslln is a born
actress. Her genius is OF herself alone.
She Is not a hynotized Trilby, and there
never was a creature OF the Trilby genius
outside of book covers and I'm stage
stories. / make Anglin--not a bit of Il;
God made her, and she herself did the
rest"
IT'S the same old story at Keths--noth-
ing but standing room, except TO the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
The THEATRES

early comers for local vaudeville lovers
appreciate the splendid programs Pro-
prietor Albee Is offering there every week
This weeks bill is even better than ever
and there is not an act on the bill that
does not arouse the heartiest OF enthu-
siasm. Harry Tate's Motoring" Is
screamingly funny even to those who
have never owned or ridden in an auto
mobile and very laughable, yet faithful.
picture, Of the misfortunes that oc-
cur 20 me unhaxpy possessor of "gaso-
line buggy is Il. The inevitable small
boy always "nosing In is shown i'm as
funny manner as the funny supplements
ever pictured him Any one who misses
IL will regret IL 20 the end OF his days.
for nothing funner has ever been seen
here.
1t is with genuine regret that vaudeville
managers mark the retirement from the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
THE FIELD - OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Building Trades council Labor temple.
Iron workers. Labor temple.
Moders. Labor temple.
Bottlers. Labor temple.
Leather workers. Labor temple.
PAINTERS TRANSACT BUSINESS u
The meeting OF the painters last evening
was very interesting. though for the
greater part OF the time only routine mat
tetrs came up for consideration.
President Clayton was In the chair and
after the roll cali the usual prelimina-
ries OF opening the session wcr gono
through with. The membership commit
tee tho nreported on the activities ot tho
week. showing that several applications
wecr on hand. and the same were referred
to the Investigating committee.
The resignation OF Brother Peter
shouler was then read and laid on the
rapIe Tor one week Tne reason given
for the resignation being that there was
sickness in his family. and he was unable
to attend 10 the business.
The delegates 90 the Building Trades
council made their report on the business
OF the meaetinE OF last week.
Tn business agent, Mr.. Cummings. made
his report on the work OF the past week
IA ~ affected the painting interests. He
also made some very timely suggestions
that were received with favor by the
union.
Brother Ernest Eaton was chosen secre-
tary pro tenn. and filled the office with
much satisfaction. After some Discussion
upon the good and welfare of the union,
In which the painting trades was talked
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

of bicycling home at lunch time in a
white helmet!
Ruth-Some OF your friends in Wall
street would certainly take you in. De
Lancey-That has happened.
Again, De Iancey says encouragtngly
to his friends:
But why borrow trouble? II you kissed
the girl six years ago. and she remembers
II why, lts sure 10 be all right
Doctor, don't see that.
De Lancey-Don't you? Well it's "a fact
When an old kiss isn't all right, they
can't remember IL And their memories
are especially inadequate IL there's an
other fellow.
There is a little sentimental touch in
the second act, when Irene Millard is left
alone after learning that the man Of
whom she hae been dreaming is a physi-
clan. Leaning on her elbow she solilo-
quizes:
80, he's only "A doctor: and I've been
thinking all these years that he was a
prince! II only proves that It doesn't
matter-if one doesn't know. / suppose
the girl In the fairy book would have
walked up just the same for a Doctor
or perhaps the plumber"
And here are few lines OF genuine
mems talk when strong feeling is stir
ring In both No American playwright
makes such talk so truly masculine as
does Mr.. Thomas
Marble What question:
De Lancey-He'll aek me II love JAG
duelineP
Marple--What will you answer?
De Lancey-I don't know what I'll an
swer My impulse now is to lie about It,
but IL my patience Is nagged too unbear-
aby-and / must say II feels a trifle over
wrought at present. may toll the truth.
Marple-Well the truths what | want.
De Lancey-I tnnk you're sufficiently
robust 10 stand &C. l love her--yes. bet
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ter than anything In the world.
MarpleNou 90?
DE Lancey-T do-and that's important,
because / fear that Jacqueline loves me.
Marple--I hope you know that you'd
never get dollar out OF me.
DE Lancey-Haven't thought much
about you. Mr. MARBLE; but now that you
see the situation. l hope yOu'll be as care
ful OF your words as you seem TO be OF
your money because were perfectly
agreed on one point.
Marple-Who are perfectly agreed?
De Lancey-You and L.
Marple-What point?
De Lancey-That Jacqueline deserves a
better man than l.
Margaret Argln. the Princess Theatre
Players and "Zira." the -talked-of
drama OF the day are at the Shubert
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
PACKERS
MAY ALL
GET CLEAR

Chicago. Jan. 1s.-Anxiety to escape re-
sponsibility for the defeat of the govern
ment In the packers case has caused a
rupture between the department OF JUS
sice and the department OF commerce and
labor
That the pleas OF immunity filed by the
packers will be upheld by the courts Is
now the belief OF the chief representa-
tives OF the government. and the question
now agitating them is whether Attorney
General Moody or Commissioners Garheld
OF the bureau OF corporations Will be the
scapegoat.
II is authoritatively stated that Attor-
ney General Moody Notwithstanding un-
usual stress OF official duties at Wash
fngton has determined TO como here and
take charge OF the case in the hope or
saving his officist- reputation.
He believes that by coming here and
personally taking charge OF the case he
will be credited with doing all in the
power OF the department OF Justice 70
ccnuct the packers. and responsibility for
q failure will be charged 10 Commissioner
Garfield.
Commissioner Garfield came rs Chicago
yesterday and Is prepared vigorously to
recent any attempt OF Attorney General
Moody 20 make the department OF COM
nerce and labor bear the odium OF the
policy pursued by the government In the
prosecution OF the packers
In his fight Commissioner Garfield will
have the powerful support OF HIS chief.
Secretary Cortelyou
A secret which has been carefully
guarded by the packers leaked out yester-
day. II is that they intend 10 subpoena as
witnesses Attorney General Moody and
possibly Secretary Cortelyou.
The first persons subpoenaed 10 testify
in behalf of the packers were Commits
sioner GARFIELD end those who assisted
him I'm a years Investigation Of their
business
The packers declare that they will
prove beyond question that Commission
er Garfield promised that certain inform
alton given by them would be held I'm con-
fdence BY the department OF commerce
and labor, but nevertheless this informa-
tion was used by the department OF Jus
tce as a basis for the indictment and
prosecution OF the packers
The packers propose To let both Com
missioner Garfield and AIr. Moody explain
why they are being prosecuted on evi,
dence which they were forced to give
against themselves.
The store news In The News will be so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
PAWTUCkET.

There was considerable well-directed op-
position to the hasty consideration OF the
annual apportlonmcnt bill In the COM
mon council last evening. by Councilman
Joseph A. Hughes. The bill was passed
by vote OF 10 TO 2 An ordinance passed
both branches increasing the salary OF
the Judge OF the probate court 10 $1,000. 10
will be approved by the mayor.
There was a large attendance OF pleas
re-seekers AZ the entertainment given by
the Girhs Friendly society connected with
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

over and the matter of the business
agents OF the past. present and future,
and their work was taken up. Following
this the session closed with the disposal
OF some further routine affairs.
MASTER CARPENTERS ANNUAL
MEETING.
The master carpenters are preparing for
their annual meeting and banquet, which
Will be held on the Ath OF this month IN
Gelb's patlors II is planned 10 have
some prominent speakers on hand, among
those who have been invited 10 attend
being the governor of the state. the
mayor OF the city and a number OF the
moro prominent OF the officials. y
JEWELLERS ROUTINE MEET ING.
Last evening the regular bi-monthly
meeting OF the jewelers. union was held
In the rooms Of the local and "a very
interesting time had for all. There was
a large attendance and though the busi-
ness was mostly OF a routine nature. yet
there was much activity and discussion
OF the good and welfare OF the craft dur
ing the rendering Of the reports.
Several applications FOR membership
were received. aud n number of other
matters presented, which tend 10 show
that the busircss Of the union r. looming
up wonderfully and that before long the
craft will he on a very good footing.
one " tho matters Of discussion was
tho hin introduced into tho senate con-
cerning the intimidation Of the workmen
by employees. This relates particularly
TO the jewelers. trade whore n number
OF the firm are said 10 have blanks which
the mon who are employed by them have
90 on out when they seek employment
A large amount OF other business WAS
done but these matters received the most
OF the attention.
STEAM FTTTERs MEET.
The meeting 81 the National Association
of steam Filters was held az sisual last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
AGED MAN DEAD
albert C. Allen Passsi Away At Home for
hped Men

Albert c. Allen died yesterday at the
Home for Agen Men. lie had been an
Inmate OF the home eight years, lie was
n native Of South Kingstown and was 20
years old. He came TO Providence 90 years
ago and entered business as "A mason
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
BUSINESS NAN DEAD
Member Of Well Known LEGAL Firm Died
ysstardsy

George w. Hobart, q member OF tho
frm of Fulford a. Hobart. died yesterday
at his residence. 65s Cranston street
aged rs.
He was born In Springfield, Mass. but
spent the greater part OF his life IN Provi-
dence. He had been IN poor health ten
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown OF black. prepared By
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and
Halrvorter. i9 fremont street. Boo on
IL is sfmp'e. safe and easily applied. con.
tsins no lead poisons. use II once and
you VIII never use ar other. BLAND.
ING A. BLASDISG - wevbosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
NO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
ON CIRCUMSTANTIAl EVIDENCE

Boston. Jan. B-With but three days
remaining in which TO ask the present
Legislature for changes in the laws and
Tor the nling Of petitions. the tide OF new
matter began 20 assume considerable pro-
portions at the state house yesterday.
District Attorney Moran fled three Pc
titions during the day. In one he asked
for more stringent laws relative to un-
lawful operations also against wagering
contracts and for increase for his Office
force
petition was also fled for The abol-
lshment OF capital punishment when the
conviction 1 sobtained by circums,antlal
eyidence
Petitions for the licensing Of power
boats. for a state referendum relative 10
changes IN the constitution. old age pen
sions, providing for 81 for all citizens
male or female reaching the age Of 20
years. and for a tax on railroad stocks
and bonds were among those filed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

81. Pauls church at Hutchinson han.
James Donnelly. an old and respeo, :,
resident. died az his home yesterday. ~
was a native OF the parish OF 'ios ~
County Tyrone. ireland. and came 10 '''
country when a young man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

The News Is the medium through which
the bio stores make their official an
nouneements OF bargains 10 the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

Fer store news read The News. II gives
the offeIsl announcement from seller 10
buyer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

The store news In The News will be so
complete that no other medium need be
consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
STEAM FILTERS MEET.

The meeting of the National Association
OF steam Filters was held az sisual last
evening with a very large number of the