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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
LARGEST LUMBER
MARKET IN WORLD

Buffalo. y. Y. Jan. 1.-The Tona wanda
North and SOUTH ports are now the lar
gest lumber market in the world. The
official report OF the lumber receipts NJ
Chicago. their only rival for the season
Just closed. shows that 8si 800 IN feet of
stock were receive dtherc. whllc az the
Tonawaudas the receipts exceeded 1900
600 feet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
MIDNIGHT VISITOR
ESCAPED UNKNOWN

Lawrence German of 124 Robinson
street reports to the police that while
he was sitting up with his brother-in.
law. who is sick, about o'clock n an.
last Sunday, he heard shot fred
the direction OF Taylor street.
Looking out the window he saw a
man run from Taylor street into tho
yard OF 100 Robinson street and falling
on tho ground as II he were injured
Mr.. German started TO investigate,
when he heard "A dog bark and saw ,he
man jump over the fence In a lively
manner and disappear.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
GOV. HUGHES MAKES
STRONG ADDRESS
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people, | believe that they are lntCnt in
having government which recognizes no
favored interests and which Is not con-
will not be- and they should not be, con
tent with less"
HEARST STILL ACTIVE.
The first paper served on the new attor-
ney general, Jackson, today was an ap-
plication for a reargument on the petition
of William r. Hearst for leave To begin
quo warranto proceedings TO test the title
OF George n. Mcclellan to the office OF
mayor OF New York. OF which Mr. Hearst
claims TO have been defrauded by crook
edness and violence in the election OF
1905
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
PROMINENT MILL
AGENT TAKES LIFE
WITH A PISTOL

Norwich, Conn. Jan. frederick s.
Camp. one o. the most prominent mill
men in eastern Connecticut and agent of
the Ponemah mills, the largest cotton
mill in the country, took his life by shoot
ing today.
He had been III for about six months
with Brights disease and had been de-
spondent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
CONVENTION
SIGNED AT MADRID

Paris. Jan. 1.-The signing Of the Alge.
ciras convention at Madrid yesterday is
expected tO enable the Frauco-Spaulsh
police 90 be installed Jon q
The rules governing the policing OF the
ports viii be worked out at Tangicr by
Inc French and spanish ministers and a
representative of the Moroccan foreign
Office and 80 soon ne they arc approved By
the sultan the police will be Installed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
SIoo, 900 GIFT TO
AN ART MUSEUM

Cincinnati, Jan. Mrs. Thomas J.
Emery, in memory OF her husband. gave
today 100000 as an endowment for the
Cincinnati Art museum on condition that
Saturday be made a free admission"
day. The trustees at once accepted tho
gift
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
HELD WITHOUT BAIL
FOR KILLING HUSBAND

Greenwich. Conn, Jan. Mrs. Cathe-
rine Neil, who Is charged with the muir
der OF her husband. Joseph Nell. who had
a blacksmith's shop here. was held with
out bail FOR trial at the next term OF the
superior court after a hearing I'm the local
court here today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
Take Oath of Office

Lansing Mich. Jan. 1.-The elective
state Officers, with the exception os
Gov. Fred NJ Warner and Attorney
General Bird, were administered the
oath OF office today at the capitol.
Gov. Warmers illness prevented him
being present. but under the law he rs
given 2l days I'm which TO ale this
oath Attorney General Bird is absent
In Kansas
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
MORSE GETS STEAMSHIP.
CHARTER AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me, Jan. THE Consolidated
Steamship Lines company with an au-
thorized capitalization OF $60.Op.ooO was
organized here today 90 conduct a general
steamship business. The company will
control the steamship lines owned by
Charles w Morse The par value OF the
stock IS 500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
Died in the Street

New York. Jan. Arthur Mills. vice
president and general manager Of the
Merchants Dispatch and Trnnsporta-
tiou company. died suddenly while
walking in Fifth avenue today Nr
Mills was a graduate OF Harvard uni-
versity In the class OF "a.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
TO CONFER AS TO
CITY COMMITTEES

A conference will be held In the ex-
ecutive department OF the city hall next
Friday noon between Msyor-elect Pat
rick J. Mccarthy Acting Mayor VIII
liam Is. Reynolds and President of the
Common Council Joseph Balch to con
slider committee appointments.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
COAL PRICES ADVANCED
so CTS. A TON AT LOWELL

Lowell. Mass. Jan. Local coal
dealers following the lead OF Boston
raised the price Of coal so cents ton
today. making the price on ordinary
quality IS. Difficulty In securing shIp.
ments is assigned as the reason. to-
gether with extra expense OF winter
delivery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
DISTILLERY PLANT
GUTTED BY FIRE

Cincinnati. Jan. 1.-The buildings Of
the Diamond Distillorles company from
az to 425 East Pearl street were gut.
ted by nre today. The flames probably
started from tho communication OF
fumes OF spirits 81 high wines with nrc
In the engine room. The loss Us stOj.-
600
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
Merchant Hangs Himself

. Derby. conn. Jan Dospoudent on
account OF 800 health. John l. Banou.
a merchant of this city. committed sui-
eide today by hanging Ballou was "
years old
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the other a basket OF roses surmounted
by wreath OF pinks from Timothy +.
Crowley.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
The New NatIonaI-"The bohemian
GIrIH

The AbOrn Opera Company at the New
National Theater. will present a revival
Of Balfes romantic opera. The Bohe-
mian Girl" for the seventh week of their
summer opera season, opening Monday
night Harry Luckstone. whose barytone
has already been heard to great advan-
tage in the Aborn ranks, Will have the
role Of the count. Grace Orr Myers is
cast for Airline, the prlma donna and title
role. in which she has been successful in
the past with Aborn companies in other
cities. and which is particularly well suit
ed TO her voice and personality. AS
FIOrestein. nephew TO the count. Phil
Branson will have another comedy char
acter. and Huntington Mays bass will
prove ample for the character Of Devils
hoof. the gypsy chief. Edith Bradford
will be cast for the gypsy queen, a role
with dramatic as well as vocal pOssibil-
tiles. Harold Blake will have another
strong tenor role as Thaddeus, and Millie
Murray will assume the character of
Buda.
THE Bohemian Girl" probably the
most famous of the standard compost
tions. is really next door TO grand opera.
It would be hard 10 find an opera, either
grand romantic, or comic. that contains
as many beautiful numbers that will live
forever. such as The Heart Bowed
Down. Then You'll Remember Me-" Il
Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" "The
Fair Land of Poland. In a Gypsy's
Life" bliss Forever Past" and many
other beautiful songs. to say nothing Of
the ensembles
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

silly women. The hero Is as keen a bust
ness man as he is an inspired singer, and
good deal more concerned about his
profits than his art. Having an important
contract to fulfill he rebuffs easily a
young girl who wants 20 kiss him and an
old composer who has put his whole life
into an opera which no one will produce
A third applicant, married woman with
a family, is more persistent. She insists
upon his taking her away from her hus-
band and children. and when he refuses
her suit blows out her brains. Thereupon
he demands that somebody shall arrest
him, in order that he may have a valid
excuse for breaking his contract and
when nobody Will ODlise him i'm this re-
spect takes himself off. remarking that
he must sing that night. Manifestly, there
is matter here for vigorous and timely
satire, but the dramatist seems 20 have
handled his subject with the crudity and
extravaganza that are Characteristic Of 50
much of the advanced drama.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Maurice Barrymore.

The late Maurice Barrymore, prince OF
good fellows. raconteur. splendid actor,
handsomest Of all leading men, indeed,
genius in every sense, was one Of the
most lovable characters ever known 10
the stage. ! made my professional debut
with him in Augustus Thomas comedy,
Alabama" with a. NJ Palmer's stock
company, Of which he was then the head,
and for several years was associated with
him intimately both socially and pro-
fessionally. Many stories have been told
about his brilliancy. his wit, and his won
derful sense of humor, but it Is almost
impossible TO give to the public an esti-
mate OF his real self.
On one occasion at the old Hoffman
House in New York an old friend ap-
preached him and said: Look here.
Barry, YOU are very popular, everybody
knows and likes you, and you are in
position 10 do me a great favor Barry
more, always loyal. always ready to do a
good turn for anybody, Immediately said:
Certainly, my boy, what Is il, what can
| do for you?" This friend said: We'll,
I'll tell YOU I've just taken the agency
lot - mlnefdi water. anu WheH No1 20
10 a cafe and want a highball or a drink
of any kind. just say 10 the barkeeper,
Have you such-and-such mineral waterg
This will plug the game along for me,
and I will appreciate it very much" To
which Barrymore replied: Il shall be very
glad to do that, my boy. but suppose they
really have it?'
A certain young lady who was the
"5aby" of the company. petted and BE-
loved by all Of the members Of the or
ganizaton, was on one occasion teased
by one of the older members. who said
to her: Now. dearie. don't you pay any
attention to any of these handsome young
men-you are going to take me. aren't
you?" Barrymore. hearing this. imme-
diately said: What as? An emetic?"
ConsternatIOn for elderly comedian.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
ShyloclS Degraded.

The recent production In London, by
the Elizabethan Stage Society. of ''The
Merchant Of Venice" upon alleged Eliza
bethan lines, does not seem TO have given
much satisfaction. The main feature of
it-fOr with sO-Called Elizabethau per-
formanCes we are all more or less fa-
.miliar nowadays-was the representation
Of Shylocl as n comic, red-headed figure
as he is supposed 10 have been played in
the days before the higher conception of
Macklin The actor. MI William Poel.
or whoever else he was. seems TO have
entered into the low comedy spirit with
abundant zeal. but he failed apparently
to convince anybody that anything was
TO be gained by a return 10 such rather
doubtful first principles. The degradation
Of Shylock, as might have been foreseen.
simply robbed the play of its proportion
and significance.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
The Ranger.

Augustus Thomas, who is very much in
evidence nowadays, due to the success
ful production Of one Of his plays in Lon
don, has named his new Western drama
for Dustin Farnum The Ranger" and
il will be offered at Wallack's Theater on
September . Mr Farnum. as has al
ready been announced, will be a new
Charles FT0hmar star Scenes Of the
play are laid in Mexico. just across the
border line. Mr. Farnum will have the
part of Captain of the Rangers. and Mary
Boland who made such a splendid i'm
preston in Hondon in 'Strongheart." will
be the leading woman,
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
ON THE RIALTO.
Many Weary, WiIted, and Wistful
Hearts Are There

Thousands Of actors and actresses, dur
ing the summer, trudge Broadway from
office to office. seeking the elusive engage
ment that shall assure them employment
for the coming winter months The
agents room is crowded to suffocation,
says the Broadway Magazine. There is
no alternative. but to stand, and TO stand
for an hour In bustles an important
looking woman in raw pink and purple,
carrying a dog; she paws her way up to
the clerk.
I've Just got a minute or two" she be
gins grandly. "and then I've got to hurry
down and see Mr Belasco. Has anything
turned up?-that is, Of course with a
glance at the assemblage} anything that
would acceDt?"
Nothing to-day" answered the clerk
ir a monotone. Unless you want to wait
a minute and see Mr.. Blank. He may
have something"
She sits down, and the minute stretches
into an hour Evidently Mr. Belasco-
if he ever wanted to see her-is doomed
to deep disappointment
A corpulent. seedy woman. dragging a
precocious child by the hand, appears.
do you suppose Mr.. Blank has any
thing for Willie HOdgins. the Boy Barry
tone? I'm his ma This''-wth a gesture
at the barytone-'is Willie He sung "A
King of the Desert Am l., and Gee But
THIS is a Lonesome Town with the Ma
zoomah Maids BurlesQuers last year. an
was the only one in the show that got
individual notices"
Leave your name and address and
terms" was the clerks weary response.
Mr.. Blank soon appears at his private
door and asks for Miss Totsie Jones. Tot
sic goes over with JOY in her eye, and he
says. Miss Jones. could you play sec
ond lady and double for a child's part
in The Clansman' for thirty a week."
Negotiations are entered into with Tot
sic.
lIr. Blank, in his official capacity, hears
voices. wants 10 know II a brunette would
have any objection to becoming a blonde
in order to take certain part and in
general. takes liberties with the poor old
hum3n corpus that is anxious 10 get it.
self displayed upon our Great Modern
Bargain Counter-the stage.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Dancing on The Pavilion

they approached the spot where the
blood colorcd the water there was
swish, and the shark, coming 10 the
surface. rolled over. displaying its gilt
toring belly In the jaws tie mon
could plainly see a piece Of FOnda's
foot Two Of the men beat the shark
off with oars. and then diving brought
20 the surface the mutilated body of the
fireman.
lie was taken ashore and was found
80 be still living A litter was made
upon which Fonda was placed ana
taken to the hospital He is now nc
the hospital at Saliua Cruz lighting
between life and death His hair had
turned from jet black % white It
is expected that he viii lose his right
foot and several of his fingers. The
shark measured ten feet in length.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Del Mnnto's Band at Glen Echo Hip
nnhromP.

The management Of the Glen Echo Hip
podrome announce a musical attraction
for this week, commencing tomorrow
night. in the engagement Of Signor Del
Manto and his Italian Military Band Of
forty soloists Signor Del Manto, who,
during a recent successful engagement at
Baltimore, was termed the dancing
bandmaster." Is a musician Of consider
able note having received his training at
the Royal College Of Music al Naples.
Accompanying the band is a soprano SO
loist, Miss Alice VI. Carson, late of the
French opera Company. Another soloist
with the band will be Mr.. Charles Vim
cent, the well-known barytone. The con-
cert will conclude with a series Of beauti-
ful motion pictures. The programme has
been arranged as follows:
ai March. Glen Echo" new Sig. Del Msnto
ihl Overture Raym0ud
ici Barytope solo elected
Mr.. Charles Vincent.
jdj Intemezzo, Reed Bird
iel Overture Poet and Peasant"
~ Soprano Selected
Miss Alice VI. Carson.
lgl March My Maryland.
ihl Overture. "Orpheus.
al Moving pictures
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
prnfensionnI Matinee.

For the frs time during the summer
season here, a professional matinee viii
take place that promises to be a genuine
treat among the stage people in Wash
ington. Wednesday afternoon Of this
week, Miss Hilda Spong, Miss Charlotte
Walker, and the members Of the Colum-
bia Theater stock company will be the
guests OF the AbOrn Opera Company. at
the New National. TO witness Balfe's THE
Bohemian Girl" This will be the first
time that Miss Spong and Miss Walker
have attended a theatrical performance
together in several years. Following the
singing of the opera. the members of
the Aborn Company will hold a reception
on the stage for their fellOw-players. The
members of the Columbia company will
occupy box seats and the front section
of the orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
SHARK ATTACKS BATHER.
Fireman's Experience that Turned His
Hair from BIacI5 to White ia n Day.


The arrival of TIE big steamer Arizo-
nan yesterday brought narrowing tale
of battle between Frank Fonda a
member of the crew. and shark in the
waters at Salina Cruz. in which the
sh,.Ik Wa its teeth tore the forearm
almost off the unfortunate sailor Three
fingers were ground in the massive jaws
OF the big fish, while Fonda's right
foot was almost severed. says the San
Francisco Chronicle
The tragedy occurred on hot day
while the Arizonan was lying at Sailua
Cruz About forty members of the
crew went in bathing among the break
ers. Fonda's companions observed him
waving his arms wildly in the air as if
TO beat off something and then sink
beneath the waves. They thought now
ever. that he was playing the drowning
joke and laughed.
Soon the water where Fonda had
been swimming became dyed a blood
red and the mans companions secured
a boat and put out to save him. As
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
THE WEEKS PLAYBILLS.
The BeIasco-A Revival of "Captain
swift"


Captain Swift" has been selected by
Edwin Arden as the offering for his fare
well week at the Belasco Theater, be-
ginning tomorrow evening This will be
Mr.. Arden's ninth offering this summer.
and he regretfully says adieu TO Wash
ington in order to take much needed rest
before beginning rehearsals for the new
season His decision 20 present Captain
Swift" as a farewell Offering is in re-
spouse TO numerous requests asking fol a
revival OF this play. IL moy be re-
membered that the last time Mr.. Arden
played in Washington with a summer
company. several years ago. he created
sensation by his splendid acting in Cap
tain Swift" and the memory Of that
achievement still lives. Captain Swift"
Is the thrilling story Of a former Aus
tralian outlaw and highwayman, Cap
tain Swift. who returns 10 England, the
scenes Of his childhood. IN order 10 be-
gin life over again. Years before he had
escaped from an orphan asylum, had
shipped before the mast to Australia. and
once there had made I living as best he
cONlQ. lp pom MS Lttlt'a 70 England ne
saves the life of wea ny gentleman Mr..
SeabrOok. who insists upon taking him
home to dinner There Mrs Seabrook
recognizes in the stranger the very son
whom years before she had placed In an
orphan asylum when she discovered that
she had been tTicked into a mock mar
rlage before her marriage with Sea-
brook The scenes between mother and
son when the truth is established are very
strong and convincing. There IL also
love story between Swift and Stella Dar-
bisher, Seabro0k's ward. and the dramatic
interest is sustained by the efforts Of an
Australian detective 20 surround Swift
with a net OF clrcumstantial evidence
which will reveal his true identity. The
play is a powerful and stirring drama.
showing Mr.. Arden In one Of his best
roles There will be the usual matnees
Wednesday and Saturday Seats for Mr.
Arden's final appearance next Saturday
night are now on sale, and Judging by the
large demand for that particular night.
Mr.. Arden will be given a great demon
stratlon by his many friends who will
gather 70 say farewell for the sum-
meT
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
The COIumbia-PInero's "Amasont

Il ne OOlUm Dia-tthtTo'E "AmasOns.'
The Amazons," one of Arthur Wing
PlnerOs comedies. will be presented by
the Columbia Thcater Company. including
both Miss IIllda Spong and Miss Charlotte
Walker. for the tenth week Of their sum
mer engagement. beginning tomorrow
evening In this fantastic and whimsical
comedy the world seems topsy-turvy, and
that is one reason why II was so thor
oughly enjoyed when originally produced
about thirteen years ago al the London
Court Theater. and also under the aus
pices Of Daniel Frohman by his Lyceum
Theater Company, in this country. The
girls in the piece are all "mannish' un-
III they fall In love. II is an idea as old
as the classic fables. but. worked In hap
py fashion into a comedy. with modern
settings By Plnero's master hand, It IS
an irresistbly funny story, told with an
abundance Of good situations and bright
dialogue. The plot is based on the de-
sire OF the Marchioness Of Castleiordan
an English lady. 70 outwlt the real con-
dltlOn Of her life and family. That eX-
! cellent, but eccentric lady Is so disap-
pointed AZ having no sons that she brings
| I'd her three charming daughters as
Young gentlemen. clothing them in shoot
/ ing Jackets and knickerbOCkers. and
I teaching them boys sports. Instead Of
{ the accomplishments Of the drawing
room. The mannish maldens are entirely
womauly IN spite of their training. and
| they fall I'm love with all the romantic
emotion Of their sex The mother Of the
girls. whom she would make boys, sees
the folly II her unequal battle Witf "rea-
/ ton and determines TO surrender. This
means that the daughters take their pet
. ticoats and settle down into the demurest
and lOveliest OF engaged girls, In the do
/ ing Of which they insure the happiness Of
the three young men. who have been quite
as successful entertainers as the girls.
I Il is pure old comedy throughout, with
not a trace If the farcical element, and
the separate characters stand out Miss
Hnda Spong. Miss Charlotte Walker, and
Miss Dorothy Hammack will be seen this
week as the three daughters, Noeline,
/ Wnhelmna. and ThOmas,n, which were
originally created IN the london prOduc-
tion by Miss Lily Hanbury, Miss Ellaline
Terriss. and Miss Pattie Browne The
events Of the comedy occur during & sin
gle dav IN fine September Although THE
Amazons" was produced by Daniel FrOh-
man quite unostentatOusly at his New
York Lyceum Theater. It's triumph was
immediate The freshness. delicate humor
and unconventlonallty of the piece and
the quaint prettiness Of the girls mas
culine attire captivated New York play
goers. and THE Amazons' became the
talk Of the town Il ran III nights in
London and nineteen weeks in New York.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Iopdou stare Society.

The latest productions of the London
Stage Society are two plays one a trans
lation of Der Kammersanger, by Frank
Wedikind, and the other David Ballard -
by new dramatist, Charles McEvoy. The
first is a satire. apparently greatly over
drawn, upon the worship of tenOrs and
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

George Marion. general stage director
for Henry w. Savage, returned with the
latter from Europe on June q. He will
branch out for himself the coming season.
but will meantime stage The Merry
Widow" for Savage. While abroad he
visited London, Paris, and Berlin
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

Mr John Hare will begin his farewell
tour Of the English provinces on the 30th
of September. He will be seen in The
Gay Lord Quex," Caste" "A Quiet Rub
Der. and "A Pair of Spectacles." Mr..
Titherage, Mr.. Charles Grove and Miss
Nancy Price are at the head of his sup
porting company. The date of his final
retirement from the stage is, however,
still uncertain. There appears to be lit
tie doubt that he will appear in a prom
inent part when Mr.. Pineros new play
is produced in London If this should
prove a great success. it is probable that
his leave-taking of the public would be
postponed indefinitely.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

Mr.. Laurence Irving is about to un-
ment by producing at the Coronet Thea
ter, in London, an English version of
N. BrieUX's Les Hannetons.' which he
will call ''The Incubus" The play, when
produced for a private performance by
the stage society. had a very favorable
reception.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-07

Emma Carus has signed a contract with
Cohan and Harris to star in the part of
Mary in 'Forty-hve Minutes from Broad
way originated by Fay Templeton. Miss
Carus has been popular in vaudeville for
several years. and played Lady Peacock
in Henry w. Savage's production of
Woodland. During the summer she will
sing in The Follies Of 1901" at the Jardin
de Paris. The part Of Kid Burns. in
"Forty-fve Minutes from Broadway"
formerly played by Victor Moore has
been given to Scott Welsh