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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

Johnnie watkins and Raymond
Clark are In charge Of the Beautiful
Palm Gardens" IN the Brunswick
Bowling Alleys. This is one Of the
treats Of the winter bowling season
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

Mrs. Matte Holley left Wednesday
for 4 visit In Mississippi to visit rela-
lives. On her way back she will stop
in St. Louis and learn the hairgrow-
ing business from the celebrated Mrs.
Pope, and will then have charge Of
some western territory.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

The meeting Of the Republicans Of
Pueblo. held In the Bessemer city
hall Tuesday evening. was one Of the
grandest ever held in that city. Rous-
ing is q mild word to use In describ-
ing It. In comparison to the weak ef.
forts Of the opposition, the work Of the
colored Republicans for the party
shine resplendent like the sun.
FOR RENTAL 1S41 Lawrence St.
nicely furnished outside rooms for 81
per week. Also warm transient rooms
cheap.
Miss Ada williams II In the city
visiting her mother and sister for .
short stay.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26
THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO.

and the two young men are to be con-
graduated On their enterprise IN tax
ing charge Of 1t.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

James F. Lewis, who died OF con.
sumption Sunday. will be shipped to
Columbus, Ohio. for burial by Under.
taker Gilmore.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
$l.7S per week at 1924 California
street. Nrs. Young.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

Mrs. D. Letcher Of 1861 Humboldt
street will leave Thursday for six
weeks visit to Missouri. Kansas and
Oklahoma.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26
WHEN YOU GO TO LEADvILlE

You can get nrst-class rooms with
Mrs. 8. ]. Motley at 2O7 West Sixth
street. First-class table board also.
Write or call. 1926
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

Mrs. Lizzie Holmes is Ill.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

Mrs. l.. Dennie is visiting in Kan
sas City and other Missouri towns.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

Miss Daisy Holmes, white woman,
whose body has been in charge Of I'm
dertaker Gilmore, was shipped to New
York yesterday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1906-10-26

William Biggs has returned from
South Dakota
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
INTERESTING NOTES OF
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

Dave Rous "Rialto Rounders" will he
the attraction al the Imperial during the
week OF oct s.
Sir Charles Wyndham and Mary Moore
will be seen in Captain Drew on Leave
when they come TO America.
Charles Frohman has arranged to play
Ellen Terry's farewell New York engage
ment at his Empire theatre
Pauline Chase. an American girl. has
scored a triumph i'm THE Scapegrace." at
the Duke of Yorks theatre, London.
In his new musical play THE Rich Mr..
Hoggenheimer." Sam Bernard from all
accounts has outdone all Of the successes
OF his laughter making career.
Lottie williams will be the attraction
at the Empire following THE Secrets Of
Police" in her new play. My Tom Boy
Girl" with company of 80 people.
Wilton Lackaye has opened q success
full season i'm his own dramation OF VIC
tor Hugo's great story, Les Miserables.
which he calls "The Law and the Man."
At the Imperial on Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons there will be given
TO each lady attending a souvenir pocket
mirror richly embossed In gold and bril-
liant colors.
Ruled of the Turf" a new sporting
comedy drama, will be nattractiou at
the Empire early in the season. George
Mack, a local favorite. will scintillate in
the star part
Edna May is again the star at the head
OF her company at the Vaudeville the
atre, London. Since her return to the cast
the receipts have jumped up nearly $500 a
performance.
IL is more than probable that Robert
Nantell will give several performances OF
Iago In Shakaspeares "Othello" to the
othello Of Henry b. Irving before the end
OF the season.
Booked for early appearance at the EN-.
pire theatre are Thomas T.. Shea, In a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
IMPERIAL THEATRE

1t looks as though musical extravagan-
"a was destined to supersedc English
comic opera. The old theatregoer will
sometimes Sigh for the good, old days Of
"Pinafore' and "Mikado," but the man
who goes TO the theatre today wants TO
be interested and amused, and il can be
said that the successful musical come
dies are always entertaining They
abound in extravaganza OF situation, and
must be tuneful; and, while they open
wide the door OF excessive buffooncry.
they still have a chance for tho display of
a variety of business of higher class.
a pretty face and a personality. COM
plotc the heroines. and the comedians
may be depended upon TO look after
themselves. A melodious chorus OF at
tractive young women. graceful and nim-
BILE I'm limb and movements, and habited
I'm gauzy raiment beckons even the an
Chorite of a front seat.
The London Galcty Girls. gloom-dispell-
ing. piduant musical mixture. which
comes TO the Imperial theatre next week.
made a decidedly strong hit last season
I'm Chicago, where IL remained for four
weeks and for three weeks in Boston,
also six weeks in New York. There Is no
deep plot to worry about but there is
much of song and dancing. Of good-hu-
mored plcasantries. sprightly a@uon. and
that indescribable something which draws
people in search OF relaxation from the
other days of trials. veXations and ia
tigue
Pat White and oscar Lewis are the
two principal funmakers in this whirl OF
gaiety. the former in the Irish character
of Michael Casey I'm the midst of troubles
on his vacation. the latter in the Dutch
character OF August Dinklemeyc~ and the
cause Of all Caseys tribulatioils; ana no
end OF fun Is occasioned by these two wit
ty men and their able assistants
During the action ~ the two farces the
following vaudeville bill Will bc given;
Dainty Margie Cdtlan singing soubrcttc:
oscar LOWS and sam Green. talking and
singing comedians; the Famous Upside
Down Zcreldag. European Sensational
Equlllbrist; Rona Woshburn and Belle
Austin. two dainty singers. and the Musi-
cal Bells. an exceptionally clever hend!ire
act
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

IL will give delight 10 everybody inter
ested I'm good plays TO learn that The
Prince Chap" will be presented at the
Providence Opera House for three nights
beginning next Thursday evening, with
Saturday matinee, with Cyril Scott in the
chief role, and the two clever children,
Helen Pullman and Edith Speare. whose
performance won such praise during the
long run Of Mr.. Edward Peple's interest
jngly human drama in New York
That no part that Cyril Scott has Gre
ated before has given him such oppor-
tunities for really brilliant work is the
opinion OF every critic who has written
Of the performance. New York saw THE
Prince Chap" for over hundred and
nifty times: and II was at the height of
3ts success when IL was Withdrawn TO
make way for companies booked pre-
viouly. IL was first presented at the Mad
3son Square theatre, and gave way 10
''The Man on the Box" then 10 found
tenancy at Weber's theatre on Broadway,
where II enjoyed an equally successful
company that had returned from a road
tour.
News Of "The Prince Chaps" charming
qualities has travelled far The few cities
the play was able TO visit last season
have been persistent in requests for re,
return dates, but the demand FOR
.'The Prince Chap" has been too big TO
favor everybody. This demand prevented
Cyril Scott from appearing I'm the London
production of the piece. The star and the
toriginal production were the chief clauses
OF the contracts made by American man
ayers. So an English company was or
ganized for the presentation Of the piece
On London Its success across the Allan
tic has proved all that was expected
In the company. beside Cyril Scott, are
the following well-known players: Wal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
FRIENDS CELEBRATED
HER 18TH BIRTHDAY

Miss Grace L. Bell was rendered re-
ception at her home. IS Winter street.
last evening. IN honor Of her 18th birth
day. which was attended by a large party
Of young people. including n number OF
the class with whom she graduated from
the Rhode Island Commercial school.
Miss Bells mother assisted her in re-
ceiving; and their home was prettily dec
grated with potted plants and cut flowers
and Miss Belrs father, Andrew Bell. who
has been In charge Of the catering depart
ment OF Banspach Bros for many years.
prepared a unique spread.
Miss Bell was the recipient OF many
tokens OF esteem, among them being a
purse containing is S5 gold pieces.
The affair was arranged by the Misses
Irene Wheeler and Ella Bryant and there
were guests present from New York. Bos-
ton, Newport. Bristol and Riverside
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

sodes anC hairbreadth escapes BY pro-
tectins beautiful English girl Mary
Bland, against the evil scnemes of a
villain named Dustan, he makes re-
lentless enemy whose deadly venom
pursues him TO the end A Russ 'an
adventuress. Olga, is extremely active
Is DLnstan's paramount hindering the
progress OF the wheels OF justice. as
presented by Nick; but her deserted
husband turns up In time 10 be OF Scr
vice as a stern Nemesis.
II Secrets OF the Police" there are
four acts az q no less than fourteen
realistic scenes, representing, among
others: the Bowery at midnight, the
Thames embankment, the black hole OF
London. the studio In the Latin quarter.
the sewers OF Paris, where they empty
into the River Seine, the streets OF st.
Petersburg, the deserted hut on the
NoVosky road, and the mysterious coun-
ell chamber OF the red ring.
The company is an excellent one.
consisting of capable players I'm the
line OF melodrama. and there is very
pleasing love interest In the play, and
also plenty of comedy of the whole
some kind.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

endously popular, and their many friends
and admirers are planning a rousing well
come for them.
With their company they will present
a little protean farce called Every body's
Up" the plot OF which is by Mr.. and
Mrs. Crane. with the dialogue by Ed
mund Day. Briefly Il tells OF the mys-
terious disappearance OF a valuable dia-
mond necklace belonging to a society
woman who is staying at n fashionable
summer hotel The woman is a very eX-
citahle person and insists that several
OF the attaches and guests OF the hotel
be questioned The climax OF the little
play, in which the necklace is discovered
I'm the most absurdly simple place, is
said 10 very funny. Mr.. and Mrs. Crane
will play the different persons questioned,
each appearing In six distinct characters,
so complete and so artistic are each of
these changes in makeup, costume and
mannerisms that it ~ said the audi
ence often doubts that they are played by
Mr.. and Mrs. Crane without assistance.
A feature OF the program which is sure
TO appeal TO lovers OF high-class music
viii be Mr.. and Mrs. Adelmaun who re-
turn from their five years tour OF Eu-
rope They have such complete mas
terry Of the xylophone, in technique and
tone that It Is eaid by critics that n
revelation OF the splendid possibilities of
this instrument. TAe London Daily
Telegraph declared that their playing was
las interesting as TO hear Kubelik on the
violin" Selbini and Grovini will give
medley OF tumbling, juggling. acrobatics
and bicycle riding Their work has the
element OF novelty. and shows extraor-
dinary strength and agility. Cliff Cor
don. known as the German Senator" will
be on hand with his mirth-provoking
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
NICKEL THEATRE

The program at the Nickel theatre for
the first three days Of the coming week
will be largely built for laughing pur-
poses. Among the mirth provoking pic
lures TO be shown will be "A Day I'm the
Country" THAT Mixed Up Children" and
"The Stolen Wheel" while 1.-THE Detec-
tive" a series OF exciting experiences OF
a plucky officer OF the law, will furnish a
little seriousness. BY request. rs There
Any Room I'm Heaven For a Little Girl
Like Me-" will be numbered in the illus-
trated songs. The Nckels popularity
does not wane & Bit and there is a big
crowd 10 be found there from morning
until closing time This is especially true
during the lunch period, when hundreds
OF people drop I'm before or after lunch.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
Mr.. AND MRS. HARRINGTON
HAD BOTH ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin +. Harrington
celebrated the 30th anniversary Of their
marriage at their residence. 237 Sackett
street. last evening, and IN fact the affair
was also a "fouse warming" The affair
was confined. however. to the immediate
members ~ the family as II would be
quite impossible for them 90 entertain
all those that they would be pleased 90
greet on such an occasion.
Mrs. Harrington was assisted by her
daughter. Mrs. Clara L. Blanding and
her son, Arthur H.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rington received many valuable Nfts IN
recognition OF the event.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
EMPIRE THEATRE

At the Empire theatre next week 4.
w. Woods viii present hts new scenic
production secrets Of the Police" one
OF the notable melodramatlC successes
Of recent years 10 o. stirring dctcc-
tive play Of unusual cloverncss, dealing
with the GOODNESS Of "a young American
detective officer who strives 60 conquer
the worst crooks % the world single
handed. even penetrating in,o the mys-
tortous hidden rffpuEhold o. tie ter
rible band OF Nihilistic assasHins known
ar The Red Ring" Of Russia.
In accomplishing his dangerous task
the young detective. Nick Chambers,
goes through series Of thrilling cpl
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
FiVE-DAY TOUR, $500.
Hudson River New York, from ProvI-
dence, Wednesday, Oct. 10.

denee. Wednesday, Oct. 10.
once every year the Boston and Albany
railroad operates a popular excursion TO
New York. SIS miles by rail and steamer
for 500 covering a period Of four days.
This year II will be operated Wednes-
day oct. 10.
Trains leave Providence 1866 or $50 a.
m The route is through the heart of
the Berkshire hills.
Due Albany In afternoon for sightseeing
and stop over night II desired. or leave
same evening via Peoples line steamer.
Illumination OF state house at Albany
has been arranged for those who stop
over night Leave $3.50 n m by the Hud-
son River Day line steamer for that en-
chanting sail down that historic and pic
turesque river. A night and day IN
New York for sightseeing the great
metropolisl Thence via ralatial Fan
River line steamer due starting point
Saturday morning.
Stop-over I'm New York 10 days. 800
Illustrated itinerary on application.
A s. HANSON, Gen. Pass. Agt Boston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

eatirieal monologucs. in which he always
introduces some clever "raps' at men
In the public eye. and some humorous
comment on current events AZ this time
when political matters are attracting so
much attention everywhere. Gordou's
monologuc Is sure 90 have a special In
tcrcst
The Ellis-Nowlan trio. whose eccentric
acrobatic feats made such n big hit last
season. will play "a return engagement
and Cooper and Robinson. considered
among tho funniest colored comedians in
vaudeville. will have "A new act of singing
and eccentric dancing Rlalta. the fire.
dancer, will give a pretty act, and orth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
TRACK MAN BACK

Browns track team prospects were
frightened considerably yesterday by the
return OF William G. Prout, the crack
quarter-miler.
peted under the Brown colors until this
summer. when he won the New England
quarter-mile championship, winning in
81 Is on slow track.
His presence on the team raises the
hopes OF the collegians for good show
ing at the next intercollegiate meet. de-
spite the absence OF such stars as Wright
and Tucker.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

"The Morning Glories" will be at the
Westminster theatre next week 1.-The
Three Admirals," the first part, is full
OF incident and the fun has been inserted
with great liberality. The conclusion of
the entertainment Is burlesque entitled
"A Night I'm Japan" the entire company
taking part The chorus is large and con
tans many pretty and shapely women
who are clever singers and dancers and
about a dozen comedians.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

-tHeHie- -eaFe-raith- which everpth4r4a- -ealcu-
lated 90 enhance the comfort and pleas
ure Is looked after by Manager Leon Cur
tin.
The success OF The Tourists" at tho
Majestic. New York. has upset the book
ings OF the numerous attrgcuprs cf the
Shuberts seeking New York openings
Virginia Harmed and Lena Ashwoll wero
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
CONCERT BY IACKSOEs BAND

At Affair hall last evening a concert
was given by Jacksons band Of Pawtuck-
ct. There were two bands, one made up
OF women the other OF men, and solos
were rendered by Miss Ethel Johnson and
Master II. 7. Jackson and cornet duet
by the Misses st. Lawrence and Strait.
The committee consisted OF V. Fownsy.
W. Mabehue and f. T. Jackson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
KEffh'S THEATRE.

A particularly strong and well-bnlanced
hill Is announced for l<eiths for the COM
ing week headed by Mr.. and Mrs Gard
ner Crane & Co. whose appearance Is
always sufficient TO ettract big crowds.
When Mr. Crane was leading man of
the Albee Stock company. a year ago last
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

The Broadway Methodist Episcopal
church will hold a Sunday school rally to-
morrow. Rev Charles NJ. Melden. pastor
OF the Mathewson Street church, will nd
dress the school at 1915 o'clock. on I'm
the Garden OF Nuts" There will be spe-
cia music, consisting of an anthem by
the Broadway Choral society, vocal SOLO
by Lena Stanley and a cornet solo by
William A AtWoll.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

selection Of rir1r-ftt,. tfeees4e-,-atta
woll-known -Four Mortons In their latest
musical success.
The new Astor theatre r. declared the
handsomcst house In New York. 10 "
purely Greek In style and refinement and
beauty have been the object rather than
bombastic luxury
one OF the most dangerous falls made
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
NEW TRAIN FROM BOSTON

The leaving time OF the new night train
from Boston TO Providence will be 1924
and the running time will be one hour and
l3 minutes. with stops at Hyde Park.
Mansfield. Attleboro and Pawtucket and
possibly at Sharon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

anC Fern will appear in a musical COM
edy act that is said 20 make "a big hit
everywhere. special feature for the
little folks will be Frederick and His pony
Don, a clever equine who does all kinds
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

booked for the Majestic. but under the
new arrangement, Miss Harmed appears
at the Lyric theatre. commencing oct
s. for three weeks, to be followed by Mis-
Ashwell three weeks later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29
ARITHMETIC At NIGHT.

The Y. NJ c. A. Night School offers
To All no want 10 brush up In Arithme-
tic or make up for lack OF early training
vid,,al Send for circular TO Y. NJ. c. A..
$40 estminster street. Glasses begin o.
tober 20
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

lace Erskiue. Charles T., Wells Donald
Weldon. Duane Wagar. George SChaener.
Florence Nelson, Mary keOgh, Florence
Conron. Helen pullman. Edith Spcare,
and Justina Wayne
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-29

OF difficult tricks, such as mental calcu-
lations. Others on the bill will be Nes-
sen. Hunter and Nessen, hoop rollers and
club jugglers; Pucela and Orden. dancers
and singers; Gertrude Gebest, story teller
and impeBonator; and the Keith Motion
Pictures
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-30

bodings, but he attempts to suggest e
few reliefs. His essays contain a mass
OF information upon actual conditions
now obtaining In America which Mr..
Trims standing makes very valuable.
Mcclure, Phillips C Co.. New York;
new and revised edition OF DR..
Edmund Gosse's "A Short History OF
Modern English Literature" is just out.
In addition to the general revision of
the work there are sixtyfour half-tone
portraits Of all the great English
authors from Bunyan to Froude. and
eight fine photographers. In its new
dress this standard work will be sure
OF It's welcome.
(Frederick A. Stokes Company. New
York. Price $500
Annie Payson Call, who has already
attracted much attention and received
a deal of favorable and unfavorable
Through Repose," Regeneration Of
the Body" etc.. is before the public
again with Everyday Living" 1t
treats with the practical affairs of
life in the light of universal prin-
cirles, not. however. as distractions.
but applied to all the various details
of life. business, social and domestic.
There 10 much good common sense
in It.
(Frederick A. Stokes Company. New
York. Price s1.25.)
Now that the game of ~skat~ (pro-
nounced with broad German a. IL
becoming popular In tho United States.
Fosters Skat Manual" will be- Z
necessity in any well-regulated fam
ily. r. r. Foster. the author. Is 80
well known by his Complete Bridge"
and hi6 whist ManuaI-also as hav-
ing revised and edited the Complete
Hcyle'-that his name attached to the
'skat" book makes It At once an au-
thor1ty. ''6kat" has long been in Ger
many what bridge - In Russia and
England. and II making now many
converts IN America.
(Mcclurs. Phillips . Co. New York;
The Macmillan Company win pub
lish shortly book on Federal Power
Over Carriers aud corporationsss by b.
pArmal4o Prent1c& About four years
ege the edmjDisxetiou. taking up .
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-30

his story. when God Laughs" IN sn1,
number OF the Smart Set. he tells wha4
is perhaps his most powerful talA The
story II remarkable IN many wayA
Besides Mrs. Cruger's novelette, thert
is another by William Hamilton Or
borne. entitled me liant o, tns LAs
wholly different IN theme and treat
ment but none the less interesting
The short stories are many and varied
Mrs. wharton's serial. The Fruit ot
the Tree" beginning in the January
Scribner. Is to be q long novel runnira
through the year. It's subject IL oons
temporary American life. and the soent
shifts from q manufacturing city II
New England to q country place oa
Long Island. The characters cover &
wide social range. including q trained
nurse. q mill superintendent. . verJ
modern physician. some OF the hunting
set and a group OF the provincial and
bisoted rich The subject OF the storJ
will appeal to the interest OF everJ
one alive to the trend OF modarz
thought
Recent publications OF the American
Book Company include 'Davfson's
Practical Zoology" by Alvin Dawson,
professor OF biology IN Lafayette Col.
iege; '.Ritchey's High School Manual
Training Course In Woodwork" By
Samuel e Rftchey, Instructor IN the r
7. Crane Manual Training High School,
Chicago, and la Bedolliere's La Mere
Michel ct son Chat" edited by Freeman
L. Jasselyn Jr.. professor OF romance
languages IN Boston University.
Brentano's are announcing for early
publication Italian Romance WRITER'S.
By Joseph Spencer Kennard. Tho work
IL essentially translation OF DR.. Ksn-
pard's 'Romanzie. Romanzieri Italiani.s
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-30
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The Days That Pass. by Helen R19.
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Cogitoto, by Mary Lambert
The Hieroglyphics OF Love. ~ Ar
manda Mathews: the Arkmiser Bind
cry. Los Angeles.
Mars and It's Canals. By psss3val
Lowell; the Macmillan Company New
York.
The New Art OF n Ancient People.
by NJ. g. Levussovs; b. W. Husbsoh.
New York
Practical Zoology. BY Alvin DAvfDuas
American Book Company. New YoTA
La Mere Michel ct son Chat. ny HUz1o
pany, New York
Woodwork. by Samuel d. Rttuhsy,
American Book Company. New York.
The Jingle Primer. by Clara L. Brown
and Carolyn s. Bailey; American Book
Company. New York.