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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
EMPIRE THEATRE.

The central role I'm Spencer and Aborn's
drama "A Wife's Secret" presents
character. that wins every lover OF hu-
man nature. and heart interest in the
drama. This powerful play. which will be
presented at the Empire theatre all next
week. tells story OF soul warning inter
est. OF a young wife's heart, torn by
wrongful accusation II is not all pathos,
however, and there is laughter mixed
with tears, for IL deals with every day
life, presenting characters OF all phases
The brave and the gay. the rich and the
poor. and the good and the bad.
The central figure Is Mona Madison the
girlish and beautiful wife OF the Reverend
John Madison. Her innocent frivolties
and happy disposition are constant
source OF annoyance TO her husbands sis
ter. a hypocritical old spinster, who raises
her hands in holy horror at all earthly
pleasures. George Warren. a despicable
scoundrel: who has loved Mona since
childhood. tries to prevail upon her 70
give up the monotonous existence or
minister's wife. and run away with him
She repulses him Indignantly, but he clasps
her in his arms. and holding her helpless.
swears that he will have her, In spite OF
all the world. They are discovered In this
compromising position, by her husband
and his meddesome sister, and Mona Is
driven from home in disgrace, without a
chance TO explain.
The innocent wife is forced 20 suffer,
but finally her husband becomes her res
cuer and realizes his injustice in suspect
ing her Then all ends happily ana tho
couple are reunited and begin again their
interrupted life i'm a quiet and peaceful
home. The role OF Mona, the suffering
wife. is played by Virginia Thornton. who
is supported by a capable company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Blanche Walsh. whose splendid work
IN Resurrection" and IN the sardou
dramas is well known in this city, viii
come 70 the Providence Opera house next
ofonday evening for three nights and a
"Wednesday matinee IN her latest success,
Clyde Fitch's "The Woman in the Case"
That Mr.. Fitch should have been selected
20 write play for Miss Walsh, whose
chief distinction lies in her ability 10 de-
pict the most intense emotions, seems
strange and yet the explanation furnishes
IAN excellent reason for such radical
change from the style OF plays In which
the actress has been seen hithoto.
4 Messrs Wagenhals a. kemper Miss
yWalsh's managers did not wish the i'm
pression 10 prevail that she was tied 20
rhe gruesome though powerful problem
play: and, moreover. they did not wish
81 10 be forgotten that youth and beauty
are among her most valuable assats
Certainly no dramatist OF known ability
could be depended upon 10 furnish a
isharper contrast 10 Resurrection and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
COURT GETS
VERDICT IN
7 MINUTES

Annapolis. Md. Jan. 2O--The trial OF
Midshipman Chester A. A. Bloebaum of
ST. Charles. Md, on charges OF hazing
was resumed before the court martial
yesterday. George H. Mann. Bloebaum's
counsel, addressing the court In his be-
half.
George n Mann counsel for Bloebaum,
said that this case was remarkable i'm the
fact that witnesses had shown resentment
against the accused. This. he said, had
gotten the better OF their judgment, and
that as was frequently the case. there
was a girl at the bottom OF IL.
Caldwell he said, should have resented
any such reflection at the time, and not
asked the court to make itself a vehicle
to punish Bloebaum, and had doubtless
exaggerated the incident.
The Judge advocate defended Midship-
man Caldwell from the imputations OF the
counsel for the defence.
All information had been dragged from
him. he said. and Il was not right TO make
such aspersions on his reputation.
At 1855 the court was closed for the
consideration OF verdict which was
reached in seven minutes, by far the
shortest period In any case.
Minor Meriwether, Jr, was before the
court for a short time 70 have part OF
the record In his case verified.
After considering some minor matters
the court took recess.
Charles NJ James Of Grinnell Ia,
second class man. charged with hazng in
eight instances, was brought TO trial Two
specifications. which related 10 the alleged
hasing OF Midshpman Richard Drew,
were stricken out OF the recommendation
OF Admiral Sands. Counsel for the de-
fence challenged Prof Alger and Lieut..
Commander Mutton OF the court, but the
challenges were not sustained
Midshipman Theodore H. Winter and
Sherman S. Kennedy fourth class men.
gar y. Caldwell. testified that they had
been hazed by James.
Franklin Van Valkenberg. an eyewit-
ness, cOrroborrated I'm a large measure
Kennedy's testimony. McClary. who was
also a witness in the first case against
stephen Decatur Jr., stated that James
had helped him in his studies and that he
aid not mind the hazing
Caldwell testified that James had APP
piled profane and obscene epithets to him.
but no more so than was common at the
academy
Anson A. Merrick said that he had seen
part OF the haZing OF Caldwell by James.
Scott B. McFarlane testified that he
mad been hHZed Dy JHn1es- ana ne was
ccrroborated by Bradford Moses.
V. d. Chapllne was another fourth class
man who said that he had been hazed by
Jan es
It was brought out that fight was
likely 10 follow refusal TO obey an up
per class man.
A charge OF hazlng has been filed
against Midshipman Claude b. Mayo of
Mississippi. member OF the first class.
His offences are alleged 10 have been
committed during September last, when
Mayo. with other similarity situated mid
shipmen, was kept at Annapolis while the
other upper class men were on leave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

OF the tremendous demand for seats
everywhere. "A demand that in New York
took the form OF a demonstration ap-
preaching a riot. three thousand people IN
q Wild effort 90 reach the box office, ne
cessitating the police reserves To be called
out
la Sorcierc" was seen in this country
last season an an English version entitled
The Sorceress. - with Mrs. Patrick
Campbell I'm the title role. IL is five-act
melodrama. dealing with tho theme OF
Moorish witchcraft as II was believed In
by the Christian population OF medieval
Spain.
The heroine Is zoraya. daughter OF
Moorish physician, who has gained the
reputation for magic because OF her hyp-
motto influence over others She com
pletely enslaves Enrique. a noble grandcc.
who Is destined 60 wed Joana. the gov
ernor's daughter IN Toledo The passion
OF Zorays and Enrique leads 10 the drag
ging or the Moorish women before the
tribunal OF the inquisition. where the
crafty Cardinal Nimenes force her TO con-
ress herself guilty OF enchanting her lover
by tho practice OF black magic. IN order
that Enrique himself -nay escape as evil
a doom az threatens her. Enrique rushes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
|L.I)NE:SS'
BAD EFFECT
ON TRADE

New York. Jan. % -Bradstreet's report
on the state of trade says: Mild weather
continues a source OF complaint by affect
ing retail trade. collections and some re-
order business from wholesalers but com
pensations are found in continued activ-
ity in outdoor industry, practically un-
checked building operations. better than
ordinary midwinter transportation con-
ditions and uninterrupted progress in all
manufacturing lines. particularly iron
and steel.
The situation In textiles grows IN inter-
est. Cotton, affected by growers resolu-
tions 70 cut acreage % per cent. further.
and helped by manipulation forcing
shorts 10 cover, is stronger and 40 points
higher on the week.
This advance and the efforts to force
higher is not welcomed by the manufac-
turing trade Predictions that higher
prices will curtail consumption are more
numerous.
Meantime buying OF cotton goods for
spring is active and present prices are
freely paid. with prompt deliveries re-
quested. Cutters are busy and job lots
are eagerly snapped up wherever offered
Raw wool is stronger. though inquiry
is largely for sample lots. Higher Lon
don prices for worsteds woods are n source
OF SIenStnIn manufacturing lines Boston
clothing men report considerable stocks
of heavy goods carried over.
The boot and shoe trade notes quiet in
retail lines, but spring goods are being
shipped In record volume from Eastern
points. the totals for the week and fort
night exceeding a year ago by 20 per cent
Wholesale buyers are In the Boston mar
ket In large numbers and fall samples
are I'm request.
Leather Is quiet. but strong.
Business failures for the week ending
Jan. IS, 1905. number pa, against 34 IN
the like week OF 1905
In Canada Mild weather and lack Of
snow is still a drawback to Canadian re-
tail trade but rather more inquiry is not
ed i'm Wholesale lines on spring account
and the markets have begun TO throw off
the after-holiday dullness Failures for
the week number 36, against 81 in this
week year ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

similar plays than Clyde Fitch. II was
stipulated that Miss Walsh was TO
provided with a role that would permit
her TO wear n series OF beautiful gowns
land IL was suggested that the action of
tthe play laid where Mr.. Fitch Is most at
home, among the cocial set of New York
city
The result Is said 20 be n vivid picture
OF New York and it's smart set. with a
strong contrast furnished by a glimpse
OF Bohemia and of life within the grim
walls of the celebrated Tombs prison.
Miss Walsh will be supported by the New
York cast. including Dorothy Dorr.
Eleanor Carey, Frank Sheridan Martin
bAisop, Harry Rogers. Leonard Ide. WI
lliam Travers. William wadsworth. Grace
,Gibbons. Katherine Bell and Jean Pa
ktriquin.
2 THE Woman i'm the Case" is the story
of a loving wife who will not believe the
Iaccusation made against her husband.
elthough IL Is supported by sufficient
levidence TO land him in prison She not
lonly believes him innocent, but proves
him So
; The play became noted IN New York
Through It's third act which represents
one OF the most daring and yet thrilllngly
absorbing scenes ever shown on the stage
.of a hrst-class theatre. The scene rep
PRESENTED is a tawdry apartment in a New
york hat-house At a table In the cen
are of the room. which is I'm darkness .ex-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

From time immemorial Il has been the
aim OF theatre folk to perfect the stage
laugh 20 simulate the real thing until IL
could not be further improved upon, and
at the same time make it so infectious
that an audience would Join spontaneous
" and partake fully OF it's mirth.
There have been as many kinds OF stage
laughs as there are temperaments amone
actors but there has always been some
thing lacking, something essential was
missing It's a long cry from the George
Wilson cackle 10 "Hi Holler" yell. and IL
would seem some one would gettAe- real
article Some one did Chas. Barton. OF
Rice and Barton's Big Gaiety company
went into the laugh business and IL 1T.
II stuck Here was the real article at last
Mr. Barton's laugh seems part of the
man Big. Jolly. good natured and hearty
happiness and mirth eXude from him. as
IL were. and to see him laugh means that
an audience will laugh because they can
not help Il The laugh comes natural.
His broad countenance first expresses
the coming exclamation. then the smile
which seems TO have a meaning all It's
own. is followed by the laugh which Is
so hearty, so honest I'm its mlrth. 40 gen
uine I'm its sound, so earnest i'm Its mean
ing. that an audience rises 10 him and the
house is IN a roar. II is so infectious that
even an undertaken would have 10 forgo
his customary business face and join In
the merriment. Furthermore Il does not
lose its genuineness by repetition. conse-
quently 40 long as Mr.. Barton is on the
stage "it is 20 laugh"
The real stage laugh has come. and n
seems only natural that Rice and Barton
whose originalltles have done so much
for the stage should be the means OF per-
fecting it Mr.. Barton will appear ct each
performance OF the Rice and Barton Big
Gaiety Extravaganza Company at the
Westminster theatre NJ week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

cept for shaded light over their heads.
sit Mrs. Julian Rolph (payrd by Miss
Walsh). a young wife and member OF the
New York smart set. and Claire Foster.
q noted character In the "Tenderloln"
district Between them on the snowy
linen is little after-thestre supper Wine
bottles and glasses are more conspicuous
than vands. and slender threads az smoke
rise from two cigarettes
Apparently the women are the best of
friends. In reality. however. the young
wife Is. for the time, "a Kind OF female
Sherlock Holmes. Her object for the last
three months has been 90 gain from "thc
woman In the case a confession that
Julian Rolph. her husband. did not Ere
fhe shot that killed his friend. phiup
Ions. THIS assertion hae been made by
the Foster woman, prompted by a desire
20 settle an old score with Roiph The
adventures has played her cards 50 cicv-
erly that her confession alone can save
her wctim from the electric chair The
manner In which Mrs Rolph who. OF
course. is supposed by her companion 10
BE woman of the same class Hs herself
pains her end. - eaid TO furnish one OF
the most Intense scenes Of thc modern
nfams-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

never 90 be under the same roof again
with the woman OF the boots Eventually.
10 develops that the narrowing footgear
had been placed on the fsteful window
sill boy Mahel's young half-bralned broth
er with the object OF prciudcing her
against Corbin also 10 injure Mrs LET
fngwcll. Tor both Of whom he had con-
ceived doop dislike The youth. more
over adds 20 his disgrace by seeking 10
rob tho Larchmont mansion In tho din of
the outside storm.
Tie is detected by Corhln and held a
prisoner in u distant part ~ the premises
unknown TO the sister An osteopathic
doctor present in the house quickly ad-
ministers a heroic treatment 10 tho boy
ana succeeds I'M restoring 10 him his nor
NAL mentality intact The patient is hur-
ricd 90 tho scene Of disturbed domestic
peace, and there confcgsos the Bar H1r-
bor wrong doing and other mlsdeods The
curtain then descends on lovers united
and husband and wife I'm each Others
arms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
CONVENTION
BACKS UP
MITCHELL

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 0.-"It is my
opinion that the anthracite matter will
not come up before the convention" said
Mine Workers Of America.
The statement made by President Mitch
ell has Unusual significance. because il
is known that many, II not ALL OF the an
thracite delegates have been manoeuvring
to bring their case before this convention
and throw 81 on the national body TO
carry.
One Of the most important matters
taken up was a resolution favoring the
acceptance OF transfer cards from the
Western Federation Of Miners In lieu OF
an initiation fee.
One OF those to support the resolution
was Delegate Germer OF Iowa During
his argument TO the convention ne made
the statement that the present situation
between the two organization was caused
by an antsgonism between their officials.
which had not as yet descended to the
rank and file.
President Mitchell took the floor as soon
as Mr.. Germer had finished. He was con
siderably aroused He said:
Il DEFY any miner or any other person
in this country TO Indicate where | have
ever made a personal attack upon any
of the officers OF the Western Federation
Of Labor. Yet every issue Of the organ
Of that association contains false. vicious
and malicious attacks upon me az your
president.
IL am called fakir and viper and
charged with associating with the enemies
OF the miners. IT is not me they are after
nor Is II my colleagues on your Official
board IL is your organization through
your officers.
II know this labor movement / know
their methods and tactics They hope
by destroying me 20 destroy you. I want
IL understood that l shall at all times
do my best 20 bring about an affiliation
between all labor organizations. but. as
to the acceptance OF these cards. I want
to say that when the federation stops it's
efforts TO tear Va down and stops sending
its members To take the places OF our
strikiIsS miners, as IL did In Colorado. Il
viii then be time enough 10 consider this
proposition Mr.. Mtchells remarks were
received with applause
The proposition was lost by large voto
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
The THEATRES

The play is IN four acts In two OF which
arc shown richly decorated interiors that
are intended 20 reflect the art. luxury and
comfort OF The Fifth avenue palaces OF
Now York Another scene hardly less in
terosting is the visitors room IN the ia
nous Tombs prison. The fourth act
shows the tawdry surroundings OF show
girls Aat
a SPLENDID CAST
The statement g. made that the COM
pany which is 90 present Mrs. Letting
wells Boots" for the last three nights
of the coming week. with Saturday mat
ince at tho Providence opera house is
one Of the finest ever gathered for the
performance OF farce. for IL includes a
number OF leading men and leading wom-
en-William Courtney Jessie Busley,
Henry Harmon. Louis Payne, Grace
Hayes, Dorothy Hammond. and others
The play Is one OF the best seen In New
York city. according 90 tho statements
of the critics IL ran for four months at
the Lyceum theatre I'm that city last sea-
son, 20 crowded houses. and was kept
thero for the entire dramatic year Provi-
dence being one OF the first cities outside
OF New York to see the play. 1t Is one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
CHARGES
AGAINST
OFFICIALS

Washington, Jan 20-Broad charges as
10 the Indifference OF American officials
in Porto Rico to the wishes OF Porto
Ricans were made by Mayor Robert Todd
OF san Juan In a hearing yesterday before
the house committee on insular affairs on
the proposed bill 10 reorganize the insular
government, Mayor Todd charged that
the SIX American members OF the execu-
tive council, who are also the heads of
departments OF insular government. do
not consult the five native members OF tho
body and do not even invite them 10
meetings Of the council. This body is both
executive and legislative i'm its functions
ana stands In tho relation OF senate 10
the house OF delegates OF Porto Rico.
Mr.. Cintron, present speaker OF the
house OF delegates. who was a member OF
the council from 1890 TO 1o04 wrote as fol-
lows 90 Mayor Todd. IL never attended
the meetings OF the so-calcd cabinet OF
the governor, because I was never invited
10 attend the same: and during the four
years OF my incumhency as member Of
che council, ] never heard that my col
leagues, the native members OF the coun.
Gil. were ever invited 10 attend
II was never invited and therefore new
er attended any meeting OF tho executive
council In the presence OF the governor
and only once did I attend "A meeting OF
tho executive council outside the regular
ones, but not In the presence or the gov.
ernor
Il was never even consulted about any
matter of interest whatever by either AL
len or Hunt, who were governors during
my time as member Of the council
4 only have 20 add that at n meeting OF
the executive council which attended as
a member or such body. I asked what was
the status OF the native members Of the
council as such members. and was an
swcred by the Hon. Mr. Holiander that
they were mere igurehcads."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

from her az one acCuraed. but In the final
act. when Zoraya Is to be burned as
witch. Enrique returns 10 his belief In
her Innocence and pcrishes with her de-
Tending her from the mob on the steps
OF the cathedral. both cheating the flames
OF the inquisition by a fatal kiss Of poi
son.
II IS doubtful II any OF the Sard0u roles
which were written especially for Nine.
Bernhardt and which have proven among
the most popular IN all her entire roper
tore. offers the great tragedienne q bet
ter opportunity for her ability TO run tho
gamut Of human emotion than does this
play.
Her strong supporting company, said
TO be by far the best she has ever brought
TO this country, ind appropriate roles.
and especially Is this true I'm the case Of
Mons de Max his work rs Cardinal KIM
enes having received the very highest
critical praise wherever T. has been seen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
SRUBERT THEATRE.

Theatrical history will be in the making
at the Shubert theatre on Tuesday, Jan
30, for then Sarah Bernhardt will be seen
In one OF her greatest roles that OF 10
raya i'm la sorciere," and will be seen
for the last time in this city in any role
FOR the great actress has at last definite
ly announced her farewell tour The mean
Ing OF this announcement is familiar TO
every newspaper reader who has read
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
BENEFIT CONCERT AT EMPIRE

Two more concerts will be given at tho
Empire theatre. Sunday next. afternoon
and evening for the benefit OF the ladies'
Benevolent association. There VIII be an
entire change OF program. which will be
n long and varied one. and the ten reels
of moving pictures will he entirely new 10
this city.
Mr. Arthur Moore. the we'll known local
favorite Will also render some OF the la
test selections on the banjo and other
musical Instruments
The illustrated songs will serve ~ In
troduce Mr. Phillips He will render the
following selections "The Golden Au-
tumn Time" MY Sweet Elaine star
light" "The Palms" Wait Urntl the
Sun Shines Nellie" sister"
The afternoon concert will begin az 2:i5.
tho evening one at S.l5 O'clock
did YOU turn over a new leaf this
year. senator" asked the constituent
Il did" answered the eminent states
man with scowl. II turned over
new leaf I'm my expense book and
headed n Paid for Railroad Tickets -
Chicago Tribune
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
elKS THEATRE PARTY

The Providence Lodge OF Elks will hold
theatre party AT the Westminster the
atre on the evening OF Jan 26. In honor
Of Messrs. Htrc arrt Barton. ur ttru ftfrr
and Barton Burlesquers' Co. both Of
whom are old members OF the local lodge
OF Elks.
About 100 seats will be reserved for the
lodge members on that night and the oc-
casion, undoubtedly, will be n jolly one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared py
GEORGE oRMSBY. Wig Maker and
Halrvorker. iG fremont street. BoslcA
IL In simple. safe and easily applied: con.
tsins no lead poisons: use II once and
you Will never use ar other BLAND.
ING a BI4ANDING, "a Weybossct street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
Mr.. BAKER CONvAleSCeNT

The many friends OF David s. Baker
who has been seriously ill for some weeks
past win be extremely pleased TO know
that he is convalescent and that his full
recovery is a matter OF a short time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Everyone is asking where all the new
ealuIcs offered az Keith's theatre week