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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
A NEW THEATRE
MAY Be BUILT
NEXT FALL

Several men prominent in the the
atricai business OF this city were seen
this morning concerning the report
that a new theatre was TO be opened
here In the fall. Mr.. Lovenberg was
not in the city. but Mr.. Albee OF the
Keith theatre was asked IL there was
any truth In the report. He shrugged
his shoulders and remarked that such
rumors seemed 10 strike stown periodi-
cally. still he would not say that
a new house was not going to be start
ed here Tc the question as TO whether
Providence would support another the
atre Mr.. Albee took refuge behind the
old saying: There is always room for
one more"
Col Wendelschaefer OF the Provi-
dence Opera House was not in the city
and his version OF the report could not
be obtained, but Mr.. Spitz OF the En-
pire theatre said that he believed a
new house in the fall was pretty GER
tain to be opened. probably by the the
atrical syndicate. the United Amuse-
ment company
At the Scenic theatre the manager,
Mr.. Dillenback, claimed to know moth
ing certain on the subject, but felt
quite sure that there was no truth in
the rumor. but had heard that Klaw
and Erlanger were going to open a
theatre In Providence. AS far as the
statement that new play house was
to be opened in the city was con-
cerned, the manager OF the Scenic
Temple said that such might or might
not be the case. he did not know. Mr..
Dillenback did emphatically state how
ever, that any report to the effect that
a new house was going TO occupy the
building where he is located was abso-
lutely false.
The conclusion that one would
naturally draw from the copversation
Of the gentlemen interviewed is, that
while nothing can be definitely stated,
still there Is strong probability that
there is a grain of truth in the rumor
concerning a new theatre for Provi-
dence in the fall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
AT THE THEATRES

lures is presented this week at the Scenic
Temple, with many of those strong con-
trasts that are essential TO a good bill OF
this kind. Needham and Wood are one
OF the best sketch teams seen at this
house. their Irish comedy skit provoking
uproarious laughter last evening. Mr..
Needham is by long odds the best dancer
ever seen at the Scenic, while Miss Wood
is an excellent singer and make an adj
mlrable foil for his "funnyisms." Elsie
Ballard, an attractive little soubrette, won
cordial favor by her songs and dances.
which she topped off with some agile ac-
robatic stunts. and Charles E. Sowle's
cornet solos were accorded the usual en-
cores. George w. Graham added new
laurels by his artistic rendering OF two
illustrated songs, and had to respond 20
the usual encores. Among the especially
good new moving pictures, OF which An
exceptional number is shown, were
STRAW Hat Making" THE Mid-Air Res
cue" Woman is Supreme" Washing
Badly Marked" international Cross
Country Run" Fathers Quiet Sunday
at Home" and Loves Ingenuity" The
usual change OF songs and pictures will
be presented on Thursday for the re-
mainder of the week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
VANDERBILT
YACHT PARTY
IS MISSING

Norfolk. Va. July 2s--If Harold S.
Vanderbilt is not lost, he is at least
mislaid. Vanderbilt sailed from New
London for the jamestown exposition
aboard his sloop Trivia, bound through
the Rarltan and Delaware & Chesa-
peake canals and the Chesapeake bay.
n he has reached the vicinity OF Nor
folk. the fact IL not known TO those
who are expecting him.
His mother. Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont.
former wife OF william X. Vanderbilt.
however. does not seem alarmed.
Through her secretary tonight she
sent word that she knew where her
son was. but would give no further
information.
A dispatch from Chesapeake City.
Nd. says that the sioop passed through
the cansl there last Wednesday, bound
south. She was reported at Annapolis.
Md, Thursday, where Mr.. Vanderbilt
and his three friends spent the whole
day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
DELEGATES 1T
HAGUE GIVEN A
ROYAL BANQUET

The Hague. July 23-The heads Of the
various delegations to the peace conven-
ton left here yesterday for Amsterdam,
where Queen wilhelmina gave dinner In
their honor. Before the banquet. her ma
jesty presented each delegate with a
beautiful commemorative medal OF the
second peace conference. on one side Of
this medal is a representation OF the
Hall OF knights with rising sun signify
Ing justice and on the reverse an inscrip-
tion with the date.
All the delegates wore uniforms with
the exception OF Joseph II. Choate and
the Latn-American delegates. who APP
peared in evening dress.
After the dinner Queen wilhelmina held
reception, greeting -delegate- cor
daily She spoke at some length in Eng
lish with Joseph H. choate, and during
the conversation expressed a desire to
visit the United states.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
EMPIRE THEATRE

THE Charity Ball. by David Belasco
and Henry G.. De Mile, is another Of the
Empire theatre stock company's hits.
Conscientious work by all the characters
make the presentation success; and the
large audience last evening was appar-
emily much pleased with IL.
The play was first produced in 1899 in
New York The story tells OF girl loved
by two brothers. one n financier and tho
other a clergyman. The former becomes
betrothed to her. but I'm his ambition TO
become the head OF Wall street he aban-
dons her TO try to win the hand OF the
daughter OF his only rival in the street 3"
The clergyman. however. inspires his old
love for the girl and he marries her. Tho
clergyman wins the love Of the other girl
for himself.
David Walters, who has successfully
stood a severe test OF his versatility this
summer. is again given a new type OF n
character TO impersonate. and he does II
admirably. Rogers Barker takes good
care OF the clergyman role. Miss Purnell
assumes the role OF the wall street king s
daughter very capably. Harry Spanier-
man and Miss Atkinson are seen TO ex-
cellent advantage. James Kennedy and
Miss Boothy have another pretty love
story and tell IL I'm n charming manner.
A feature OF the week will be the COM
pllmentary benefits rendered by the man
agement to the leading members OF the
company. These benefit performances
will he given as follows: Tuesday matt
nee TO Miss Boothby. Tuesday evening TO
Mr.. walters. Wednesday matinee to Miss
Atkinson. wednesday evening to Miss
Purnell, Thursday evening TO Mr.. Ken
nedy and Friday matinee and evening 20
1fr. Barker and Mr.. Dudley.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
ROCKY POINT CASINO

The vaudeville at the Forest Casino at
Col Harrington's Rocky Point Is prob
ably one OF the best ever presented at a
shore resort There is plenty OF diver
sion, and the large audiences yesterday
afternoon and evening thoroughly enjoy
ed the excellent entertainment.
Clark and Hanson give a pleasing song
and dance act. and Bohee and Hyers give
some solos and duets that are good.
Madge Daytelle sings old and new coon
songs. The Vinos have an entertaining
musical act. In which they play on vari-
Gus Instruments that are disguised as
vegetables and farming implements. The
Brand Sisters. singing and wooden shoe
dancing, met with great favor Ethel
Jackson sang Southern melodies and
Terry and Elmer as The Doctor and the
Maid" furnishd much amusement Hume
Cain and Hoey sang several songs and
were loudly applauded Dandow and
Ernest gave an entertaining exhibition OF
physical culture. The bill will be repeat
ed each afternoon and evening this week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
Col. Edward M. Neill Dead

Col. Edward NJ. Neill. a distinguished
citizen OF Newport, is dead OF Brights
disease after an illness OF several years
at the age OF 76
He was born, in New York the son of
Samuel NJ. NELL and Jana Josepha Yates
Neill Me was n member OF the old New
New York.
He was president of the Newport Read
ing Room and a stockholder of the New
port Casino. He was member OF the
Holland lodge OF Masons OF New York
and of st. Paul's lodge OF Newport. He
leaves a widow, who was Miss Katherine
Stuyvesant OF New York, and two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Walter Norman Eldridge and
Miss Katherine Neill
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
CRESCENT PARK MUSIC NALL

The large audiences at the Crescent
Park Music hall yesterday afternoon and
evening were immensely pleased with the
excellent vaudeville bill given there
There was not poor act on the program,
and loud applause rewarded the perform
ers.
The Four Everetts, who do amazing
Stewart pleasingly sang a number or Sc
lections, Gill and Aker, ventriloquists.
gave an entertaining act with their array
of dummies. Flatow and Dunn, in a
blackface comedy and singing act, won
much applause. Mr.. and Mrs. Novelli
sang several grand opera selections. Darl-
ing and Reynolds. in a sister act named
'rhe Manhattan Girls" met with great
favor. Leslie and Princeton gave a sue
cessful rapid singing and dancing act.
The program will be repeated every af-
ternoon and evening this week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
EAST PROVIDENCE
ladies Day" In Police Court.
To Take Part In Old. Home
Week. Funeral Of Mrs.
BrOWA. Other Notes.

The session OF the Seventh district court
this morning might be termed Ladies'
day. although there was no ice cream.
cake or lemonade on the side. but the
ladies' were well guarded by members
or the police department. Mrs. Georgi-
anna Bishop was called before Judge
Bliss. who read nine warrants, charging
her with the illegal sale OF liquor. and so
forth, to which she pleaded not guilty
and furnished bail. She will have trial
or series ot trials on Friday. Aug. @
Mrs. Emma Bouchard heard Ave similar
charges. and on each but one she admit
ted sufficient evidence to convict and
was fined 500 and costs and given ten
days in jail and one, charge OF MAIN
tanning nuisance. was held for the
an appeal on the first four charges and
furnished bail. Rose Bennett pleaded not
guilty to the charge OF being lewd and
wanton. and was held for trial. Two
other ladies" May sweeny and Emily
Smith. were each fined 81 and costs for
intoxication.
There was one man in the party. he
TO the charge of stea-'ng a canoe. the
property Of Charles Messenger and will
have a trial on Friday.
The women were all from that section
OF the town known as the Bowery, which
the police evidently intend to 'clean up"
WILL TAKE PART IN OLD HOME
WEEK.
Fire company last evening. II was voted
TO attend the muster TO be held in Provi-
dence under the auspices OF the Old
Home Week committee, and the Watche-
moket Fife and Drum corps OF 16 pieces
will accompany them. Messrs. Joseph
eastman and Henry Meegan were made
a committee 20 procure n new bass drum
for that event. The house committee
were instructed TO confer with the COM
mlttee on town property as 20 repairs
that are TO be made on their rooms. made
necessary by the fire of few evenings
ago.
FUNERAL OF MRS BOWEN
The funeral OF Mrs Lydia J.. wife Of
Andrew Bowen. was held at her late
home. 1sl Logan avenue. yesterday after
noon, the Rev. George w. Rigler, former
pastor OF the Second Baptist church,
coming from Westerly 10 offciate. and he
was assisted by Mrs. Waldo Stewart. VINO
rendered threo selections The bearers
were Addison Messenger. Frank Med
berry, Frank Short. and Charles Messen-
ger The interment was at Rumford Gem
etery.
MINOR MENTION.
The school committee met last evening
and voted 20 purchase the annual supply
of coal from the Seaconnet Coal company
at a rate OF ts.e0 per ton.
Reliance lodge OF odd Fellows will meet
this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
KEITH's THEATRE.

The Albee stock company scored another
emphatic hit at Keith's theatre last eve-
ming when they presented Haddon Cham
bers' clever comedy drama, "A Modern
Magdalen." In which Amelia Bingham
starred for several seasons. The play is
strong in humor and tells a powerful
story that cannot but teach a lesson to
everyone who sees IT, Miss Block return
ed TO the cast after a weeks absence,
and was warmly welcomed. In the title
role OF the play. she gave an admirable
piece OF acting that revealed new dramatic
strength. There was delightful light and
shade in her performance, the good be-
meath the bad shining out frequently.
The scenes with her sister were played
with indescribable tenderness, and the
scene with Strong in the third act was
wonderfully impressive scene as played
by this splendid actress II there had
been any doubt left as to Miss Blocks
remarkable dramatic ability. her work in
this exacting role would have effaced IL.
II was interesting and highly amusing TO
see William Ingersoll In the role-o the
debonair tippling. hypocritical jenkins.
The role is distinctly different from any
In which Mr.. Ingersol has hitherto ap-
peared. but he seemed so thoroughly at
home I'm the role that IL was hard TO be-
lieve that he had been playing IL but
two performances.
In spite of the disagreeable nature OF
the character. he was deiciously
humorous that everyone in the audience
liked him immensely and his witty rapar-
tee invariable met with either a chuckle
or a hearty laugh. II was distinct sue
cess. and is a capital proof of this clever
actors versatility. One OF the big hits
OF the evening was Robert Cummings in
the role OF Brinker, the money lender,
which Mr.. Cummings played with force
and naturalness that made him one of the
most human characters of the play. The
last act, when he pleads with Katinka to
marry him, was a mastery piece of act
ing and won unstinted applause. In make
UP he was quite like Wilton Lackaye, who
created the character. and he was fully as
good. II not better. than the originator
George Stuart Christie made very
manly Eric Hargraves. and everyone
present agreed that II is one of the best
things Mr.. Christie has done here. Helen
Reimer was delightful as the sharp
tongued step mother, every speech OF hers
getting a shout OF merriment from tho
audience A very effective piece of acting
was given by Dennis Harris as the young
reformer. The transition from the strait
laced suppressor of vice to the susceptible
victim of Katinka's charms was skill
fully made, and Mr. Harris came out Of
trying scene with honors. Mr.. Churchill
played Albert Lindsey I'm as natural a
manner as such a cad could be portrayed,
and showed his usual painstaking care
and intelligence by not over-acting. Miss
Carroll deserves a special word of praise
for the very sweet and earnest depletion
she gave OF olivia. All the other MEM
bers of the cast were excellent and the
performance moved with smoothness
characteristic of Mr.. Webster's produc-
ton.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
ROUTED BURGLARS
WITH TOY CANNON

Thousand Isle Park. n Y, July 23.-To-
tally blind and with his l4year-old son,
armed with a tiny cannon as his only aid.
Robert NJ. Jones of New York. sum-
mer resident. routed band of burglars.
Mr.. Jones discovered FIVE men attempt
ing TO enter the house early on Monday
morning, and calling his son walter, ne
told the boy to get the little yacht can
non. which was used for saluting passing
vessels. Blank cartridges were used, but
the burglars fed pell nell at the sound
OF the first shot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
AUTO CUP RACE NOT TO
BE HELD IN JERSEY

Trenton. n. j., July 23-The attempt 10
hold an automobile race for the Wander
bilt cup in New Jersey in the opinion of
state officials here, is doomed to failure.
Adverse public sentiment and the discov-
cry that the law passed by the house
three weeks ago is probably unconstitu-
tional. in that II grants TO automobilists
privileges denied to other persons. has
dimmed whatever enthusiasm there was
here for the race. and IL is believed that
the senate will kill the bill.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
Here's a Record Tip"

London, July 23.-The passing of Crosby
Hall, a well-known lvnching place in the
located Is TO be torn down. has been a
lucky incident for Miss Sage. a waitress
In the place. A number OF city men
whom she has regularly attended at
luncheons subscribed a purse OF $500,
which they presented TO the waitress. II
Is believed 10 be a record tip for London.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
Plotters Are Still Held

Mexico City, July 23.--word has reached
here that the governments OF Germany
Italy, Spain and Mexico have simulta-
neously sent notes TO the government OF
Guatemals. pointing out that the prison
ers under arrest for completely In the at
tempted assassination OF President Ca
brera are still held and that neither the
supreme or military courts have as yet
passed sentence despite the fact that the
time allowed by law has long since ex-
PRED
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
Edward I. Hoyt Ill

Stamford, Conn, July 23-Edward j.
Hoyt, president OF the United yates
Leather company, Is dangerously III a.
his country home here. He was seized
suddenly last week while at business in
New York, and his condition grew worse
rapidly. DR. Tirany OF stamford, and
specialists from New York have been
treating him.
on Saturday an operation was per-
formed by DR.. Blake OF New York. as
sisted by three other New York ply
sicians. and DIR. Tiffany, In which a ma
lignant growth was removed from the
stomach.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
WELSH WILL REFEREE
BRITT-NELSON FIGHT

San Francisco, July 23.-Jack Welsh
Of this city last night was selected as
referee for the contest between Jimmy
Britt and Battling Nelson. which will
take place at the Auditorium rink
wednesday evening. July 81.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
ASTHMA +?

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
SCENIC TEMPLE

A lively and well diversified bill OF vau-
devile, illustrated songs and moving pic
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-22
Digging For Fish.

The natives of Kottiar, in Africa,
are in the habit of digging every
year, in the summer, the dry banks
of the Vergel river for fish, which
they dig out by hundreds, just az
they would potatoes. The mud
humps are broken open, and the fish,
perhaps eight or ten inches long,
will always be found alive and often
frisky, as if just removed from its
supposedly native element, the Wa
ter. In the dry beds of several At
rican rivers similar practice is Of
ten pursued. A kind of mud fish
buries itself while the bottom ia
still moist and remains there al!
the summer, waking up when the
rains commence again.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-22
The Rainbow Road.

We followed the Rainbow road
When the storm had grumbled by
The rainbow stood by the big eaYt wood,
With its top against the sky.
Dot and the dog and I
CThe dog with the curly taiD,
And a spade to dig for our treasure big,
A spade and new tin pail.
Dot was the company, in command
And the dog went along to guard the
band.
The colors came down to the ground,
Somebody told us 80.
And somebody told how a pot Of gold
Was hid at the end of the bow.
We hurried along arrow,
Ready to seek and find.
I led the lot and next came Dot.
With the curly tailed dog behind.
Dot was a girl. and so. In case
OF danger, gave her the safest place.
Oh we were almost there,
And we would have been rich, no doubt,
But the wind came by with a dreadful cry,
And the beautiful bow went out.
When we turned to look about
The great black dark had come.
We ran so fast that Dot was lost,
And the dog was the first ono home.
And the rainbows come and the rainbows
go.
But Dot and the dog and I've know!
youths Companion.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-22
Puzzled the Queen.

The queen of Denmark once paid
a visit to the Danish colony in Ice
land, where the good old bishop did
his utmost to show her everything
which was worth seeing. The queen
paid many compliments to her host
and, knowing that he had children,
asked how many. Now it happens
that the Danish word for Children"
is almost identical with the Iceland
ic name for "sheep," so the good
bishop, whose Danish was not quite
so good as it might have been, un-
derstood that her majesty was ask
ing how many sheep he owned and
answered, 1.-TWO hundred" "Two
hundred childrenw cried the queen
in amazement. "How can you pos
sibly maintain such a number?"
"Quite easily" said the prelate,
smiling cheerfully. "1n summer 1
turn them out on the hills to Craze
and when winter comes l eat them"
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-22
Cheerful Hint.

Among the presents lately show
cred upon Maryland bride was
one that was the gift of an elderly
lady Of the neighborhood with
whom both bride and groom were
prime favorites.
Some years ago the dear old soul
accumulated a supply Of cardboard
notices, which she worked and had
framed and on which she never fail
ed to draw with the greatest free
dom as occasion arose.
In cheerful reds and blues, sus-
pended by a cord of the same col
ors over the table on which the
other presents were grouped, hung
the motto:
Eight on; Fight Ever" r."-Wom-
ans Home Companion.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-22
Eavesdroppines
1t Turned a Cry Into Laugh and
Spoiled the Scene.

Spoiled the Scene.
1t might have happened over on
Staten Island Anyhow, it occurred
in Greater New York and at a stock
company house. The company put
on an uproarious farce one week,
during the course of which the lead
ing lady made several burlesque
falls. In order to accentuate the
comedy of these the stage manager
directed the drummer in the or
chestra to give the bass drum a re-
sounding whack every time the lead
ing lady fell to the stage. He fol-
lowed instructions faithfully at ev-
cry fall except one at the opening
performance. The stage manager
was furious. After the show he
had heart to heart talk with the
drummer in his dressing room.
"That was the place where the
eboom' would have got the biggest
laugh, and you let it passY' he roar
ed.
The drummer scratched his Teu-
tonic head. 'Vell, it LOGGED serious
dere," he answered.
"No, that's burlesque," said the
manager. "Now, every time you
see her fall don't think anything,
but just wallop that drum. See?"
"Chess," said the drummer, and
at every performance thereafter the
boom Of the drum never failed.
The following week the bill was
"Sapho." The leading lady took
her part seriously and studied great
effects in business for the ''big
scene" at the close of the third act
when Jean leaves her. 1t would be
her great personal triumph, shs
thought, and truly her work was a
triumph, and the audience thought
SO, too, as the play proceeded. Not
an eye in the house was dry when
the leading lady threw herself
against the door through which
Jean had just passed with his an
cry farewell. Her form shook with
sobs, and the very atmosphere was
tense with emotion. Slowly she
staggered from the door, then, with
a great cry of agony, threw up her
hands and as the curtain descended
fell prone to the floor while burly
boom came from the bass drum.
Tears fled from the eyes of the
audience, the roar of applause was
stopped as it began, and only laugh
ter, wild and long, went up at Sa-
pho's agony to the accompaniment
Of bass drum, while on the stage
the leading lady bit great piece
out of the floor rug and hoarsely de-
manded to be led to that drummer
that she might wallow in his GORE
New York Press.