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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

same name by c. n. and a. NJ. William
son.
"Tne Lightning Conductor Of all the
many books out Of which plays have been
made recently. would seem TO be lacking
in what are regarded as many OF the es-
sentials OF the stage demand II Is mar
rative with an ingenious but slendery
drawn out love story and about the most
entertaining features of Il are in the form
OF corr espondence between the principal
characters and their bosom friends. Orig
inally written "a an advertisement or
make OF automobile II passed into the
literature OF the best sellers and Is now
on the stage as dramatiZed by Mr.. Smith
whose operate librettos are about the
nearest thing TO intelligible books OF the
kind that we get
The story as told m the book about the
lightning conductor is related on the stage
with the assistance OF a good deal OF
the Harrybsmithian cross-talk that
kept lest nights audience IN good temper
The dialogue is light and lively The open
ing scene shows the broken down Old
German machine and the rescue OF the
heroine and her aunt by John Winston,
who takes charge Of the balance OF the
tour. the scene closing with a panoramic
aionless. but the scenery moving at con-
vincing speed while the music OF the or
chestra with horn and chug -chug effects
contributes TO the Verislmlitude Of the
situation. The first act concludes with a
scene wherein the party are introduced TO
the inn lie CheYal NCLt.@ the ErenChman
who fills the role OF villain appears. the
old machine IS burned up and the tour Is
resumed in Winston's own machine. In
a mighty deft and skillful way the play
wright has condensed remarkable lot OF
the original book I'm the few minutes that
this scene lasts
The scene following brings the charac-
ters TO the chateau where headway ~ ac-
compllshed as TO make 1t clear that the
heroine Is getting 60 feel decidedly tender
toward her mysterious chaffeur and In the
closing act the story Is wound up with
livelness and fine dash 60 the discovery
OF the chaffeurs real identity by his
mother and the subsequent new under
standing between the hero and heroine.
Mr. Smith has really got an astonishing
amount OF action out OF the narrative
while the flavor Of the pretty story Is re-
tained I'm the stage comedy.
Miss shannon Is pretty and winsomo In
looks. I'm speech. in her acting. II was
largely because Molly Randolph Of the
original story was such n delightful girl
that the automobile advertisement be
came n piece OF real fiction 90 sen And
Miss shannon IS a growing delight as the
adorable Molly. As John Winston. Mr.
Kelcey is himself always n gentleman. q
polished actor. IN often rather inelastic
The cast Includes that excellent come
dian John Bunny In tho role ~ tho tray
cling British brewer The scenery Is re-
narkably fine and shOwy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
ACCUSES CONSOLIDATED
Discrimination In Rates aad Against CeTtaIT
Passenger Alleged bJ Enterprise Co.

Boston. Jan. determination on the
part or the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad is charged in petition
fled with the railroad commissioners
yesterday by the Enterprise Transporta-
ton company.
The petition recites that unnecessary
annoyance and delay have been caused
the public by the refusal OF the railroad
company TO honor the baggage checks Is
sued by the company and 10 allow tho
porters OF the petitioning company TO get
baggage upon its arrival In Fall River:
that the railroad company has established
fare OF s. for passengers between New
York and Boston by the old Colony
Steamboat company lines and a fare of
$3.50 between New York and Fall River.
making the fare between Fall River and
Boston via the old Colony Steamboat
company 70 cents, while the fare charge
via the Enterprise Transportation COM
pany between Fall River and Boston is
si20
The petitioner considers this unfair and
unreasonable. and a prima facle evidence
OF discrimination.
The company asks the commissioners.
TO compel the railroad company to honor
the baggage checks OF the transportation
company and to recommend that the fare
between Fall River and Boston be re-
duced to 30 cents, or MS much below 81 %
as they may deem advisable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
CALEDOAIAN SOCIETY
Holds Annual New Years Cuncsrt and Ball
In Liberty Hall

The 35th annual New Years concert and
ball OF the Providence Caledonian society
was held last night in Liberty hall. The
concert consisted OF the following pro-
gram:
Medley OF Scotch airs, orchestra: adj
dress OF welcome. President James Robb:
robin Adair," quartet: my Home is
Where the Heather Blooms" Mrs. May
III. Nichols; MARY" J. a. Shirley: musi-
cal comedians, Bailey brothers: Jamie or
Robin" Mrs NJ. III. Vaughan; address.
Scotch Humor," Rev. John Deans;
From Flower TO Flower" Mrs. Minnie
II. Vaughan and Mrs May Herrick Mich
OILS; The Battle Of Sterling" John A.
Robb, Jr.; "Laddie." Mrs NJ II.
Vaughan; musical comedians. Bailey
brothers; SNOW" Mrs. Mary II. Nichols;
Annie Laurie" quartet. "Auld Lang
Syne." Miss Catherine Mcleod acted as
accompanist. while the following acted as
a committee OF arrangements: John
Davidson, chairman; Henry Thomson,
John Andrew. George Dickson, Walter
Strachen. John A. Robb; floor director,
George Dickson; aids. Walter Strachen
and John Mcleod, Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
OHIO HAS REPUBLICAN HOUSE;
DEMOCRATIC SENATE

Columbus, o., Jan. 2.-The Seventy sew
enth general assembly Of Ohio convened
yesterday, the house being organized by
the Republicans. who have 81 votes against
SO for the Democrats. and the senate being
organized by the Democrats. who have
10 votes against IS for the Republicans.
Lieut.. Gov. Harding presided in the
senate He will be succeeded on Jan. S as
president Of the senate by Andrew L.
Harris, Republican, lieutenant governor
elect
All the Democratic caucus nominations
n the senate. and all the Republican
caucus nominations In the house were rat
flied yesterday Several attempts we're
made to organize bolts, but all failed.
Carl A. Thompson OF Lawrence county
was elected speaker Of the house. he
sentiment OF the speeches made in both
branches was that partisanship should be
avoided in legislation. that economy
should be practiced in public expenditures
and that all forms OF graft and corrup-
ton should be eliminated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
Celebrated new YEAR
Calhoun Avenue Baptist Sunday SChssI
Holds Entertainment

The new years festival OF Calhoun Ave-
nue. Baptist Sunday school was held last
night After a musical program presents
were distributed from tive large trees by
Louis Smith. acting as Santa Claus.
The program was as follows: Piano solo.
Miss Clara Sarle; violin solo, Master
Samuel Gordon; reading. Miss Vera Bates:
vocal solo Master Russell Mahoney; vio-
lin solo, Samuel Gardiner; reading, Miss
era Bates; vocal solo, Russell Mahoney:
violin solo. Samuel Gardiner Miss Clara
Sarle acted as accompanist and Miss
Florence A. Williams arranged the pro-
gram, while l.. N. Davis. assistant SUI
perintendent, acted as master of cere-
monies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

uine pleasure. Some most pleasing char
acters have been portrayed upon the
stage and light though the plot at times
seemed there was brightness and poetry
In all OF the works presented Miss Fay
Courtenay who has for long time been
a favorite with Providence audiences. has
made n host OF new friends at the I'm
perial Mr. CHASER certainly when he re-
turns again 10 Providence will find
friends who will recall his very clever
and interesting work during his brief sea-
son and so will all the members OF his
company be pleasantly remembered.
That fantastic but delightful comsdy,
Captain Jinks OF the Horse Marines,
IL Z e offering OF the company this week.
II is a play well worth seeing. and the
members OF the company having import
ant parts certainly leave little to be de-
sired In their work.
Captain Jinks" II a play that makes
one feel goos. There are parts OF IL that
seem slight, indeed. but II is an a whole
bright clever and poetic The audience
last evening was delighted with II and
expressed itself on more than one occa-
sion I'm a most emphatic manner. IL Is Il
play founded on the long ago. not 80
very long ago. IL is true. but long ago.
enough TO seem very ancient 10 those just
entering upon the feasts OF the theatre.
The combination OF wit, love making and
truth Is charming indeed
Mr.. Glaser has a part in the Captain
that he does well. He makes an ideal
lover and his work always gives evidence
OF great attention. Mics Courtenay plays
well the part OF Madame Tretoni, the
grand opera singer She received great
applause and scored a distinct success
at the close OF the second act Miss
Katherine De Barry was capital as the
irreprcssble Mrs. Greenough.
All the other parts are in good hands
and there are plenty OF other parts that
are decidedly amusing. Gus A. Forbes
is one OF the best OF the minor charac-
ter portrayers, both az newsboy and no.
tel room boy, adding greatly 10 the fun
OF the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Every act on the program at Keith's
This week Is unquestionably the best of
its particular class. I'D the whole makes
a program that could not be beaten and
which IL worth several times the price
OF admission asked. There Is no doubt
but that tho record established last week
when all previous attendance records were
broken. Will again be shattered for such
an uniformly strong bill n sure 90 at
tract big crowds during the week There
is no one act deserving OF the number ono
position on the bill. or. rather. all are
40 deserving and from beginning 10 end
they are the kind 10 arouse hearty enthus-
iasm. Ameta. the graceful mirror dan
Ger. won hearty admiration The act Is
unquesiionably tho prettiest Of the kind
ever seen here. the col0rs being exception
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
ENJOYED ANNUAL DINNER
A. Carpenter & Sons Foundry Company
Entsrtalns Department Heads

The A. Carpenter & Sons Foundry COM
pany gave its fourth annual dinner last
evening TO the heads of departments. The
feast was enjoyed in n private dining
room at the Narragansett. Treasurer
Henry A. Carpenter acted as host. Louis
+. Paterson, formerly a foreman, was a
guest.
The following were present: Louis r.
Paterson, Henry A. Carpenter, treasurer.
superintendent Harry G. Arnold, Account
ant .. G. Barrows. G. Harold Thall. p NJ.
Waldron. Fred Wilbur. w u. Kent.
Charles E. Allen. Graham Allardice. X. A.
Mcclellan. George f. Whipple. James
O'Garra. j. G. Fillmore. Frank Bczanson.
Walter NJ Saunders, w. A. Short, Jesse
u. Bicknell.
The following responded 10 the toasts:
"Ho VITO Save Money" Henry A. Car
penter; The ladies' dn the Core Room.
George w. Whipple system" O. G. Bar
rows: Advantages OF Machines" w. u.
Kent: How We Got Million in q
Days" - G.. II. Allardice: "Be on Deck
in the Morning" ii. c. Ar5old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Bob Manchester's Cracker Jack com
pany. ono OF the oldest and most popu-
lar amusement organizations on the road.
opened weeks engagement at the West
minister theatre yesterday TO two large
Hud +snces, ana the general verdict was
that the company had added TO its popu-
larity from the fact that while Mr. Man
chester always has only the best that
this company is. as the name suggests. n
cracker Jack"
The bill opens with a comedy skit en-
titled THE Razzle Dazzle Girls" I'm
which AZ least % very pretty girls take
part and show that they have been en-
gagged to sing rather than to pose, and
fl up the stage for few choruscs have
surpassed this ono during the season. Tho
costumes worn by the girls are Of n unique
design. and are elaborate and expensive.
In this Mr. Bob Van Osten well known
to the Westminsterites. is the chief fun
maker. and is ably assisted by John Hen
nings and Ross Lewis. The Clemenso
Brothers open the olio with n comedy
musical act that Is quite out OF the ordi-
nary and very enjoyable
They are followed by Miss Lillian Held
In coon songs. which she knows how TO
sing The next on the bill are Charles
and Anna Glocker. the well known baton
manipulatorS. who. besides their wonder
ful work IN this line. have added little
and pleasing comedy sketch TO their act.
Shepard Camp. one OF the old style negro
comedians sings parodies and tells n
story or two that are brand now. and the
last I'm the olio are Hennings. Lewis and
HonninRs. I'm an act that Is new. and. like
all of the preceding numbers, made a de-
clded hit.
The olio IL followed by the O Brien Fitz-
simmons fight pictures. which gives salts
faction and the whole closes with n con-
ception called Mature I'm Marble Hall"
which Is a pleasing picture. for tho seem
cry electrical effects and costumes are
without doubt the most brilliant ever pre-.
sented at this popular place OF amuse.
ment In this Miss Ruby Leoni. who r.
said to be one ~ the most perfectly form
ed women IN vaudeville. takes the lead
ing part. and is assisted by Mr.. Van Os.
ten and the entire company.
-t,4ll-pp4il- be presented every after
noon and evening during the week Ihe
Casino Girls are the next attraction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

1.-the gheatrgy.' !


ally beautiful and well-blended and the
fre dance, seeming like sheets or angry
flames. was uncommonly effective
Ed Reynard and his amusing mechahl-
cal figures scored one OF the biggest sue
cesses possible The audience laughed
and applauded all through his act. ana
insisted upon his re-appearlng seVeral
times before the next act could begin. Mr.
Reynard H. not only an exceptionally hne
ventriloduist, but his dummies are quaint
and unique. and he has supplied them
with some bright and decidedly amusing
patter Originality sticks out I'm all KINDS
OF unlocked for surprises. Scream after
scream OF laughter met Maymo Reming-
ton and her funny little pickaninnles IN
their lively singing. dancing and comedy
act Miss Remington Is very clever
woman. who has carefully trained these
little bits OF black humanity and each
year she brings new material or the up-to-
date variety. Her songs include an In
dian song and "a tuneful japanese song
after which the pickaninnies did some
capital dancing and one, the tiniest OF all.
gave some acrobatic stunts that sent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

everyone into shricks of laughter.
Frank and Jen Latona were prime IA
vorites. especially the lady of the-dao,
VINO Is one OF the most brilliant pianists
vaudeville has ever had and VINO has
beautifully clear and well-tralned soprano
voice. The man is a capltai trombon-
list. and a funny comedian ana the PAIR
kept the audience amused and Interested
every second. one Of the biggest laugh
ing hits the local stage has witnessed
I'm a long, long time, was made by the
Gilmore Sisters. Kate Gilmore is as gaw-
XIV as ever and even funnier Every time
she waved her long lank arm at the au-
dience they fairly yelled and It was like
bedlam every second they were before the
audience. They had 81 brand new act
brimful OF the funniest nonsense. sgd
ney Grant who enjoys deservedly the
reputation OF being vaudevilles best
story teller. was on hand with another
budget OF brand new stories, including
several about his little friend Archie.
who is almost as popular with vaudeville
audiences as Mr.. Grant himself He also
had some new limitations which were re-
ceived with hearty applause. There Is
little need TO speak OF Mr. Grants sue
cess As usual he made one OF the big
hits OF the evening. and the audience did
not seem TO set enough OF him.
The Six Glinserettis. a seXtette Of strap
ping fellows. gave one of the finest ex-
hibitions OF acrobatic ability Keith's
where all the best acrobats are seen. has
ever had. These men do some really
startling feats. all with speed. accuracy
and skill that Is astonishing Besnah
and Miller. gave singing and dancing
act, sprinkled With some rattling good
comedy. that was deserving Of all the
applause and laughter II got Here Is
la. ts,
which the clevcrness Is equally divided
between the two members The man Is
one or the best dancers seen here In a
long time and the woman Is an eXcru-
clItingly funny comedian. and she also
has n capital voice for singing coon songs.
An act decidedly worth prominent post
tiOn on the bill Is that given by the Val
veno Brothers, two superhly developed
men whose feats of strength are really
wonderful and have the element OF new
ness Every man woman and child In
last evenings audience applauded this
this team 80 the echo and deservcdly so.
Lillian Ashley IIy Greenway Leo Car
rillo. Baker and Robinson. are all In nm
important places on the bill. but they
should not be missed however. Carrillo
gives some mighty nnc limitations that
lart evening made him a prime favorlte
and Lillian Ashley. very sainty. clovor
young woman Sings several songs and
tells somc stories in a very fetching man
ner.
Hy Greenway does some clever Jug
Cling feats and Is also very amusing with
his patter Of impromptu remarks. Baker
and Robinson ala some good contortion
and acrobat" work and the Keith Motion
Pictures also proved even more interest
ing and amusing than usual II was n
splendid bill with which 10 start the new
year and n this is the kind Proprietor
Albce means to offer every week during
1906 his popular theatre will doubtless be
aa crowded as 80 was last evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
BOSTON CONSOLIDATED GAS
MAKES % VOLUNTARY CUT

Boston. Jan. 2.--The Boston Consolidat-
ed Gas company yesterday reduced thf
price of gas TO 80 cents per thousand This
is the second voluntary five-cent cut since
consolidated, last June. and puts the 90
cent rate in full effect six months earlier
than the Consolidation act required ,ne
company 10 do.
Estimated savings TO the public result
ng amount TO about $250.0OO.
The company points to this substantial
saving as evidence Of tho good faith in
which Il is carrying out It's pledges made
AZ the time consolidation was authorized
hv the legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
IMPERIAL THEATRE.

This Is the last week 81 the Imperial
theatre, and also of the Vaughan CHASER
Stock company. and though glorious Is
rT-r. rr-Tr--- Providence tnrTrFCW0CTs VIII
always rctnin pleasant memories ~ the
name Imperial. and OF the very safety
Ing company which leaves the city with
n a few days. Mr. Vaughan Glaser and
bis company did not com here under
tho most auspicioue circumstances. and
u u pleasant 60 note that notwithstand-
lng al the drawbacks the engagement
really proved go successful.
The company, by a wise selection. Of
remedies gave many theatregOers gem
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
RADICAL
CHANGE IN
OFFICERS

A radical change in officers was made
yesterday at the apnual meeting of the
stockholders OF the National Exchange
bank. With two exceptions an entire
new board OF directors was elected. The
board of directors are now constituted by
Charles II. Warren. Theodore Francis
Green. Newton d. Arnold. George L.
Shepley, Walter Calender George H.
Dobinson, Augustus r. Peirce. j. Her
bert Foster and j. Edward Studley. All
OF these, with the exception or Mr.. War
rem and MIR. Green, are new members OF
the board.
After the meeting OF the stockholders
the directors met and organized Mich
olas Sheldon, president for many years.
was replaced by Augustus II, Pierce, for
merly cashier j. Edward Studley was
chosen vice president and George G. Ward.
who for some time has been paying teller,
was elected cashier.
A resolution Thanks was adopted in
recognition OF the long service as direc-
tors OF Mr.. Sheldon and Mr.. Brownell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
CENTRAL FALLS.

Both branches Of the city council or
ganized yesterday. Alderman Davenport
being elected president Of the board OF al
dermen and Edward f. Com. president of
the common council
Al the monthly meeting Of St George $
Mems Parish club last evening officers
were installed.
A large delegation of Red Men from
woonsocket will attend the installation
OF Officers % Pocasset Tribe. I. o. r. NJ.
Friday evening installing exercises being
postponed last night TO that date.
There goes Banks. Hes looking pretty
chesty"
tim I've Just been talking 20 him.
Hes all swelled up fun of New year IS
resolutions Detroit Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
Palmetto, Florida.
On the MANATEE RIVER

Fortunes can be made here in n very
few years in the GARDEN TRUCK
BUSINESS, and the ORANGE GROVES
mature quickly. The frost never reaches
this section. We Lave for sale the best
garden lands and orange groves in the
state at very reasonable prices.
II you want TO locate in the most
healthful and sunny cline in the world.
come TO Florida, and let us show you
what we have TO offer before you invest
elsewhere. Write for descriptive book
let. The Palmetto Real Estate Agency.
Il. L. DURANT. Manager.
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a CARD

We the undersignco 90 hereby agree 90
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also guarantee 25 cent bottle TO prove
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Hotel TohopekaIiga,
KiSSlMMEE, FLORIDA.

Situated on the shores OF Lake Tohope-
kaliga. The radiating point to the ia
nous hunting and fishing grounds OF
Florida. Steamers carry sportsmen down
the Kissmmee river TO points where
game is plentiful This hotel has n wide
reputation for a good table and service.
Rates, 81. % a day and up. Special by the
week. GEO. II. MORRISON. Propr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared By
tEORGE ORMsDY. Wig Maker and
ialrworker. Ice fremont street. Boa on
q, In srmpe. safs and easily applied. con.
aims no lead poisons. use II once and
you will never use ar other. BLAND.
ING a BLANDING, % Wey bosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
WINTER RESORTS.
"a SELECT LIST OF HOTELS
The COLUMBIA, soa3h S@hu5sdH; casoiia.

State capital. beautiful surroundings.
dehgntful and healthfui climate. pesira-
Best OF service. s. II. WHEELER,
Propr.
Also proprietor WHEELER HOTEL.
Hendersonville. n. c., summer resort.
open June 10th.
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Absolutely fire-proot. Built OF concrete
and steel. Conducted by strong hotei
company. Beautifully designed hotel
OF Moorish and Spanish architecture. In
the midst OF a semi-tropical garden. I'M
der its new management has been reno
as the best hotel II Florida. Reached by
Seaboard Air Line Railway. Shortest line
TO Tampa. Secure booklet at 1883 Broad
way. New York. and nj ticket offices In
other Eastern states or OF David LAUDER,
Manager Tampa. Florida.
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"The Garden City OF the South" among
tho Great Pine Forests.
MR.. AND MRS. j. A. EPPLY. Props.