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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

Harriet Lonsdale were married In Balti-
more In 1882. and asked II this could be
her. l sent Peabody reply. saying she
had used many aliases. and asking him *
he could locate Dawson.
Later on / was summoned 10 Inspector
McLaughlin's Office. He put me through
me very closely. He asked me IL was
sure that the woman who married Daw.
son was Mrs. Gould. told him all
knew about It and then he said:
lancey Nicolls office
Il went with Mclaughlin 10 Delaney
Nicolps office and told Mr. Nicoll just
what | had told the inspector and Pea
body and Big Hawley' and Eberle. That
is all had to do with the affair"
Delaney Nicoll. upon whom as counsel
for Howard Gould Mrs. Gould served no.
tice OF her suit for permanent separa-
ton upon the ground OF desertion, cruelty
and inhunan treatment. including po-
lice conspiracy against her, yesterday
made n statement setting forth his con-
nection with the alleged conspiracy, IN
which he said.
IL have not hitherto made any state
ment I'm reference to the Gould case. In
which am counsel but in view of the
widespread Misrepresentation concerning
the matter have this to say:
"A story persisted In for many years
was IN circulation 10 the effect that Mrs.
Gouid had a husband living when she
W
crime had been. committed.
Inspector Mclaughlin learned OF the
story. and as I had hoard more or less
OF n from other sources deemed II my
duty TO ask him TO investigate II fully.
II has always been and always Will be
the duty OF the police force. and espe-
cially OF the chief OF detectives. not
only To prevent. but TO detect crime.
Ever since / have been familiar with af-
fairs in this city II has been the practice
OF lawyers TO invoke the aid OF the dis
trict attorneys office or the police de-
partment on behalf OF their clients In any
case where there Is any ground what
ever 10 believe that crime may have
been committed or may be attempted.
and, while in the Gould case ! suspected
that the charge was probably unfounded,
considering that IL proceeded In the main.
burt not altogether from an ex-convict, IL
seemed TO me that II was desirable 10
get at the bottom OF IL once for ALL
'It was not only the right OF the chief
inspector 20 investigate the matter. but
It was his duty to do So and he was
privileged TO pursue ah lawful methods
OF investigation until he established either
it's truth or It's falsity. AS soon as In
spector Mclaughlin was convinced that
there was no real foundation for the
charge made by Hawley and that he was
trying 10 impoee on him and Mr.. Gould,
the whole matter was dropped and the
connection of the inspector and the de-
tevtive bureau with II ended then and
there All stories that anything else was
ever done for Mr.. Gould In the trouble
between himself and wife by ANYBODY in
the police department are absolutely
false.
'There was nothing done on behalf or
Mr.. Gould which was UNUSUAL, irregular,
extraordinary or other than any other
oitizen has a right TO have done for him.
"I have made n statement OF the mat
ter to Commissioners Bingham and Han
SON and they are entirely at liberty to
make II public"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
NICKEL THEATRE

II is over a year ago that the Nickel
Theatre inaugurated the motion picture
and illustrated song entertainments there
and ever since the crowds that 80 there
regularly every week have Increased.
Such crowds must mean that they find
hearty enjoyment and satisfaction there.
for the crowds never continue to go to
theatre that does not afford them enter
tainment. Motion pictures seem to have
a permanent place In the amusements OF
the world, and the interesting. instructive
and amusing features appeal with equal
force 70 all classes of people.
At first many people thought that the
small price of admission would mean that
the entertainment would be inferior. but
they have learned Enthusiastically that
there is nothing about the Nickel's enter
tainments that is cheap but the price. All
brand-new pictures are given at the
Nickel all the time. and for the first
three days of next week the pictures are
all of the laugh-compelling order. includ-
ing Tight Boots" "If You Had Wife
Like Mine" "A Horse of Another Color"
"At the Dentists" and THE New Hired
Man"
Bob Alden and the Nickel quartet Will
sing the new sentimental song success.
II Can't Find Another Girl Lake You."
and Miss Duhaime will sing MY Loa
LOO" both songs TO be prettily illustrai-
ed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
IMPERIAL THEATRE

Next week the Imperial Stock company
will produce the great military drama.
"shena ndoah." and without doubt II will
be the most effective stage spectacle ever
seen in Providence. For the past three
weeks Mr.. Mac NJ. Barnes and Frederick
Ireland. stage directors of the company,
have had force OF scenic artists and
mechanics preparing for this play. AS
with the present production OF East
Lynne" they have reconstructed, enliv-
ened and I'm fact rebuilt Shenandoah
and they will produce novelties and elec-
trio effects and stagecraft never used
before
In the first act. the audience Is given a
view OF Fort Sumpter. sees the historical
shot fired which produced the bloodiest
conflict ever fought In the history OF ma
tions. The scenes, the retreat TO Win
chester and the battle OF Cedar Creek
will recall TO the minds of many old SOL
diers the hardships endured for what they
thought was right.
The management has spared no expense
In the staging Of Shenandoah" all the
original and correct costumes have been
secured and by the courtesy OF Capt. +.
Merle Bixby. the machine guns OF the
Machine Gun Battery OF the Rhode Is
land State Militia will be used and fired
In the action representing the famous bat
tie OF Cedar Creek. As 10 the stock COM
pany itself, IL needs no recommendation,
as it's excellent work in East Lynne"
speaks for itself. 1t has already won the
approval OF all who have witnessed Its
performances. In Shenandoah" the men,
bers are given greater opportunity to
display their talents and each has been
cast in the part which is fitted TO his in
dividual line. Miss Carol Arden In the
part OF Gertrude Ellingham Is sure TO
duplicate her success as Lady Isabel. Be
ing a southern girl. she understands The
fiery, though sympathetic. nature of her
country woman and the patriotic ardor of
artistocratic Virginian.
Mr. Frank Sylvester will portray the
heroic character OF Kercheval West and
10 Is certain he will outshine his previous
efforts. Mr. Mac NJ Barnes as General
Buckthorn will appear more familiar TO
the theatregoers OF Providence in the
above characterization than in any other
role. as 1t Is a character that is filled with
rollicking comedy and as a character
comedian Mr. Barnes holds first place on
the American stage. Miss Frances Brandt
and Miss Rita Dawn have already found
great favor with their audiences and have
proven their worth to everyone's satisfac-
ton. The friends they have made dur
ing the past week will assuredly be more
than pleasant with their work In "shen-
andoah."
The entire cast will make their appear
ance on Monday and in the ensemble
there will be so people on the stage at
every performance. Patrons of the I'm
perial will witness such a production as
they have never seen before in the city
OF Providence at twice the price. The
management will continue to give souve-
Mrs on Tuesday and Friday matinees.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
GIRL TO WED MAN
WHOSLEW FATHER

on Dec /. 1906. for the alleged murder
that day of Luigi Todischo by shooting
He had for some time been paying atten-
ton TO Luigi's daughter. but his suit was
frowned upon by Todischo, who had
commanded the lover 10 keep away from
the house. On the night before the trag-
edy Torischo is said TO have unexpectedly
arrived home and found Antonio there.
without ceremony he kicked the lover
out of the door and promised dire punish
ment If he again ventured to darken the
threshold.
The next day Rcca was walking down
Atwelrs avenue when the old man espied
him and crossed to that side OF the street.
Todischo made a pass at Ricca, who
either fell or was pushed off the curb
stone AS Ricca was about to run away
Todischo closed with him and the two
went down. While they were struggling
there came pistol shot, and Ricca get
ting UP ran away. Todischo had been shot
and fatally injured, death ensuing soon
after he was admitted TO the Rhode ISL
and hospital.
Ricca. who is slight and short. Weighing
only 105 pounds, maintained that he was
on the defensive. that the assault was un-
provoked and that the shooting was pure
ly accidental, though he had drawn tho
revolver TO frighten Todischo.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

tray the role of Steve Dunbar and will
no doubt receive a royal welcome from
his many friends and admirers.
Managers Spitz and Nathanson have Sc
lected for the appearance OF Kathryn
Turnell. the favorite leading lady of the
Empire theatre stock company. Langdon
McCormick's beautiful pastoral play, "Out
of the Fold" and IL will be presented by
the stock company the week OF June 30,
marking the return OF the popular leading
lady OF the company. Miss Purnell has
had an extended engagement in Washing
ton. and could not Join the Empire theatre
stock company on May 13. Her season
closed there May 25 and she Will report
for rehearsals with the Empire company
the coming week.
Mr.. T. n. Manning, the head scenic
artist at the Imperial. has been superin-
tending the work OF staff of artists for
the past three weeks on the production of
Shenandoah" and he Is convincted that
II is without a doubt the finest scenic
spectacle ever seen in. Tlis city Mr. Mac
NJ Barnes and Fre12rick ireland. the
stage directors Of the Imperial stock
company. have not followed the old lines.
but have gone into greater detail and
have introduced so many startling and
realistic effects that one will hardly
recognize In this production the ''Shen-
andoah' or ten years ago.
Monday evening there will be a grand
military display at the Imperial theatre.
The brfgadier general OF the state militia
and his entire staff. accompanied by the
officers of the United States recruiting
station. Will occupy the boxes. while sew
eral companies OF the Rhode Island militia
will be seated in the parquet. Ut is
through the courtesy OF Capt r. Merle
Bxby. that the guns OF the Machine Gun
battery will be Used in the scene repre-
senting the battle of Cedar Creek in the
production of Shenandoah, and, realiz-
ing that the story of our Civil War is al
ways interesting to army men, the man.
agement OF the Imperial theatre has ex-
tended an invitation TO all state troops
located In Providence. The theatre will
be decorated In their honor. and Il will
be an interesting and beautiful sight 70
gee the theatre I'm the colors and uniform
OF our great nation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

Antonio Ricca took out marriage IL
cense yesterday afternoon to wed the
daughter OF the man whom he killed In
a quarrel over the attentions Rlcca was
paying TO the girl and throughout the
trial of her lover the young woman was
in court.
Only week ago yesterday afternoon
Ricca's liberty for life was In extreme
Jeopardy, for he stood before jury which
had heard evidence upon which the panel
was to adjudge him guilty or not guilty
of the murder OF Luigi Todischo. He had
been on trial for nearly a week, and az
his side had sat the slender. black-robed
woman whom he intended TO marry and
for love OF whom he had braved the anger
OF her father.
The jury was out less than an hour,
and, when It returned with verdict OF
mot guilty" Bettina broke down and
wept for Joy. The lovers embraced and
kissed each other, relatives and friends
pressed around. and as they too wept
rendered their congratulations. while the
members OF the jury. as soon as an oppor-
tunity was presented. grasped the hand OF
the acquitted youth and wished him good
luck.
Ricca, young musician, was arrested
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
HOPE HIGH
DEBATERS WIN
VS.. PAWTUCKET

The Hope street high school debating
team won the decision over the Pawtucket
high school team last evening and became
the possessor OF the silver loving cup Of
fered by the English Hope -Pawtucket De-
batting league for superiority In debate.
Both the Hope and Pawtucket teams had
won decisions over the English team and
the contest Of last evening in the hall Of
tho Hope street high school was the de-
Gliding one OF the series.
The hall was crowded to It's capacity
with the relatives, friends and school
mates of the two teams. while large rep
resen;atives OF other high schools were
present to cheer their favorites 10 their
best eXactlons.
The subject OF the debate was: Ere
solved, That President Roosevelt Should
be the Next Nominee OF the Republican
Party for the Presidency OF the United
States" The affirmative was upheld by
the Pawtucket boys, while the Hope de-
baters supported the negative. The re-
spective teams were composed OF the fol-
lowing: enthusiastically Curtis, OF.
Peter L. Keough O7 (captain); Robert D.
Chase. 'Os. Hope-Walter Sundlan, 90: Al
bert Arnold Bennett. Jr.. o., and Joseph
Banigan, '07 (captain). The captains OF
the teams spoke In rebuttal
The exercises were presided over by
John ~ Anderson. O7. English high
school. In the course OF his remarks
Chairman Anderson read a letter from
Hon. William Il. Blodgett mayor Of wo-
burn Mass. brother OF Judge John +.
Blodgett Of this city. commencing the
holding of debates by students of high
schools.
The judges were Prof Wilfred ~ Mum
70 OF Brown university, Henry X Metca.f
OF this city and a. s. weeks OF pawtuck-
ct
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
ROCKY POINT

There will be plenty doing at Col. Har-
rington's Rocky Point tomorrow. The
Providence Grays will meet with Balu
more, the game being called at 8 O'Clock.
The enjoyable shore dinner. peculiar to
the resort. will be served: and the din
ers will be surprised and delighted on the
renovations in the dining hall. which has
been entirely remodelled
Col. Harrington is very busy man
these days. He Is making arrangements
to secure several new attractions and big
features for his amusement enterprises.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

ton and has been seen nowhere but un-
der Ringing Brothers tents. The AlySt-
rez trio from Spain, the six Legards OF
Paris and the Borsenl or Italy are others
OF the 90 acrobats new TO this coun-
try. who are presenting something new.
The cleverest performers who ever
came out OF France are the four De
Rocks. who have taught dog 10 stand
on It's own head. The Patty brothers are
adding great wonder TO the program OF
acrobatic acts by walking. running
jumping the rope and hopping up stairs
The most striking OF all In point OF
beauty and novelty is the performance or
the Marnello- -Marnite troupe for the tirst
time out OF Europe. While executing dou-
BILE and triple somersaults. shoulder leaps
and handsprings, these clever artists play
on sweet-toned Swiss bells.
Mention has been made only OF few
of the acrobatic features. The perform
ances of the other 800 arenic actors also
abound in novelty and originality. Rid
ers. aerialsts. clowns, bar and wire art
fists are for the most part from Europe.
and none OF these have ever been seen
in this country before, The Ringing
Brothers command the talent OF the
world. and they have secured the best of
IL in making up this seasons organiza-
ton. Novelty presents itself In the great
parade in n marked degree: IL is also
present in vastly enlarged menagerie.
while the spectacle which introduces the
regular performance Is an entirely new
idea.
To such an extent has Ringing Broth
ers' circus grown that Ave trains are now
necessary to transport 1t from city to
city 1t numbers over 1900 people, BS
horses, nearly all the elephants in Amer
lea. and more other animals than are
owned by any, three osher SHOWS 1 anas
are the dates OF the engagement In this
city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

ton and Joe goes abroad for several
months. the travel and study bringing
him certain amount OF finish and pol
ishing off OF the rough corners He has
become partially estranged from his
friends. too. who thinks that Joe is put
ting on airs" when he speaks TO them
about their clothes and rough manners
Upon his return, however. they are still
loyal TO him and they plan surprise
dinner for him. This is one OF the funni-
est scenes OF the play when for the first
time I'm their lives. the stag party get
into dress suits "in honor OF their swell
friend" The various ways these evening
clothes are donned is exceedingly laugh
able. In the midst OF the stag dinner,
word is received that Joe ia father, and
the dinner ends with Joe rushing of TO
see his baby. while his friends give three
cheers for 'the heir to the Hoorah. Joe
and his wife are still estranged. but the
play ends happily. for the baby brings
about a reconciliation and an awakening
OF loye in the wife's heart. All simple
plot. but blending OF sentiment. pathos
and humor that Is irresistible.
Adele Block will play Kate Brandon, an
attractive young widow. who tries TO ef-
feet a reconciliation between the young
couple and who is everybody's friend In
a breezy manner Mr.. 1ngersoll viii have
a capital role as Joe Lacy, character
which blends fun and seriousness In q
manner 20 give him excellent opportuni-
ties. Miss Winslow will play the young
wife. and Miss Reimer will he her trou-
Kent Mr. Cummings will play Dave
Lacy, Joe's brother, and Mr.. Chuf9nill
Dennis Harris. Dan u. Hanlon, Scott
Cooper Will be Joe's mining Trends.
George Stuart Christie will have the role
OF Van Resslaer Kelly, an Fastener,
who wins Mrs Brandons heart Mr..
Flemmings will play Winthrop Living
ston, and Harry McRae Webster. will be
DIR. Whipple. May Stockton will have an
excellent role as the maiden aunt of Joe
and Dave, Madse Casey, Miss Rogers
will play jeanette, Mr.. Newing will be
Joe's Japanese servant. Hush; Mr.. Hoff-
mann will be Morris.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
KEITH'S THEATRE.

The chief topic Of interest with local
playgoers is the opening at Keiths thea
tire OF the seventh Edward +. Albee stock
company. which eagerly anticipated
event will take place on Monday evening
next. amid the usual floral tokens OF well
come. hearty ovations and other enthu-
siastic evidences OF how welcome the pop
ular players are. In all the country. there
is no more popular organization than
the Providence Albee company and this
seasons company bids fair TO surpass I'm
popularity all OF its predecessors. The
new company embraces many new mem
bers. but all are well known by reputa-
ton
The roster includes OF last seasons
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
CITY HALL RECORDS

10 Valley company. strip OF land lying
in Pleasant Valley parkway between
River avenue and Rankin street; con-
sideration 81.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
Matteo DE Nicola TO James II. Nc
Cam. six lots and buildings on Branch
avenue. Duffy place. Eureka, Stone and
Luna streets. lot on the corner of
Branch avenue and Luna street
John II. Larry TO Roger Williams Saw
ings Fund and Loan association. lot and
buildings on Bartlett avenue; $1,000.
Felicio A. Montagno 70 Frances r.
Keene, lot and buildings on the easterly
side OF Bradford street; 1900.
John Borella, ct TX, Celia, 10 Margaret
Rawl. lot and buildings on the corner or
McAvoy and West Exchange streets;
$500
Giuseppe Adamo, ct ux.. TO Charles w.
Anthony. lot and buildings on Marietta
street; lot and buildings on Hawkins
street. si0o
Antonio Teolis, ct ux.. Lucia. 20 octa-
via q. Williams, lot on Gray street: $3.50.
Lydia NJ. Greene 10 James II. Maxson,
lot on corner Of South and Hospital
streets; $500
and buildings on corner OF Plain and
Salisbury streets: $500
Elizabeth l.. Hall TO William R. Ran
dali lot and improvements on northeriy
side OF DaboH street; SEQ.
Michael Kelly. ct ux.. Eliza. 20 Rath-
bone Gardner lot and buildings on SOUTH
erly side OF Elton street, subject TO prior
mortgage: 5000. -
pisCHARGEs or REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGES.
John Borolla, ct ux.. Celia. by Marga-
ret Rawl: $500.
Giuseppe Adamo. ct ux., Carmela N,
by Charles w. Anthony: $3.50.
Frank stokes. by estate OF BENJAMIN
NJ Iapham; Sl2oo
ATTACHMENT.
Daniel Costigan. by Daniel German,
three lots on East Transit and Trenton
kfreets. 500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
GOSSIP OF THOSE WHO
ENTERTAIN THE PUBLIC

In connection with the performance OF
FOR Fair Virginia" at the Empire thea
ire, Willard Dyer will sing The Tale the
Church Bells Told" Wont You Come
Over to Philly. Willy" and IT Can't
Find Another Girl Like You" with very
beautiful illustrations. The moving pic
lures 20 be shown will be ALADDIN and
His Wonderful Lamp" The Haunted
Hotel" and The Cross Country Run"
The production OF For Fair Virginia"
at the Empire this week viii be a notable
one I'm that IL is an appropriate Offering
for Decoration Day week, and II will also
introduce the well known favorite Al.
Roberts. as a member OF the Empire thea
tire stock company. Mr.. Roberts wiz por-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

players. Mr.. and Mrs Boris Thomashef-
sky and supported by an excellent cast
who have achieved great success every
where.
The company has appeared in many cit
les and has been pronounced the best or
ganization that was ever seen in this
country. "Ople Read" the great Ameri-
can writer, after witnessing one OF these
performances, said In the Chicago Amer
lean that an interesting and ENJOYABLE
evening can be spent witnessing Yiddish
play either by jew or GENTLE.
The popular comedian, Richard Golden,
IN his latest success. The Poor Devil"
comedy fantasy. by Harry and Edward
Paulton. will be the offering at the Provi-
dence opera House, for three nights, COM
mencing with a special matinee next
Thursday Decoration day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25

with a bit OF sentiment that at times
ming over with the most delicious whole
some comedy. There is not one moment
In the entire play that Is not enjoyable
20 people In parquet or gallery. Joe Lacy,
ried an Eastern society girl, the match
having been arranged by Mrs. Kent. Joe 8
mother-in-law. who wishes her daughter
TO marry for money. Joe Is big. warm
hearted fellow. but with uncouth. uncul-
tured manners. and his friends are men
OF the same stamp. After the wedding.
Mrs. Kent nags Joe about his lack Of So
young wife that she, too. finds Joe's
manners unbearable. There is separa-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-25
MIRZE GOLEMS COMING
WITH THE CIRCUS

bats from the court OF the Shah or Per-
sia are making their first American tour
as features among the % acrobats OF
Ringing Brothers circus this season.
Their act Is spectacular in form. taxing
place on high pedestals. The rich Orien-
tai drapings 10 these pedestals are pres
ents from the shah. There are halr
dozen OF these pedestals and they gradu.
the acrobats lies on each OF them and
with shllful footwork they send the
younger members OF the troupe up ana
down. passing and repassing, somersault.
ing and twisting In bewiiderins maze OF
movement
Another big acrobatic act is being pre-
sented by the eight Belfords doubtless
the greatest family OF such performers IN
America. Their act Is new In concep-