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The San Francisco call., 1907-02-24
By Ellis Parker Butler

Nx I go right up him him honey
Nv -four made poutce applied the
boil is the very best thing that boil but
do it. because there few things sensitive
with boil except the boil itself. boil is the
naughty and unsociabe thing earth 1t Just
naturally resents familiarity 1t is proud as felon
it is rudely interrupted
in its peaceful business of coming to head
But knew anything cured a boil nicely
so sweety honey -four I young
once--I remember him well, because be borrowed
$40 OF and returned it-and he had per-
fectly habits in everything but bos but
the boil business into the ground He regular
John D. Rockefeller hoils; trying
the whole visible supply satisfied but when he
a neck full OF them. And al he would do
the head OF them with drop OF diluted
carbOlio acid. 1t killed the boil but the
his neck be vacant two other bois
would in and housekeeping there then he
would Kill them and four would In and
they would increasing until he full,
things overcrowded, and there much
petition, would be
would big boil instead OF lot of little
and the round of Joy would begin all again.
But he would take advice and take honey ana
flour
one of the worst places in the world to have a boil
right side of your Especially you
OF happy disposition and like to smile.
how good-natured he is how often smiles
boil the side OF his just
he develops the greatest grandest of huor that
world known every time he smiles
boil, which likes affair, gets
gives him OF reminder presence
That where had my boil--on the side my
mouti-and it made laugh of the SIDE
saying is I 1 happy disposition,
a thing That say laughed out OF the
other while the boil young inexperienced,
but that only for day, for the day
would let laugh ALL good sized healthy boil
when it is in full operation, sufficient
attention. He can't get his mind
boil, and there is nothing in boil to laugh
Even the bright sparkling gems
time, such That's lovely pet you've
got there do funny they did when you
said them to your friends when they had boiis
TIE boil surprise my friends my
family surprised had not told them intend
anything OF that kind. had
of having myself, shows how
broadens and enlarges his opportunities. II
Des Moines might boil a
all But I Des Monesi It was
trip and I was two /
my opportunities there had been anY souvenir
postcards then expect should have bought OF
them IN Des Moines to my a home but
there souvenir postcards brought the
boil.
did not thin. much OF It boil while was in Des
Mcines. was much impressed by the cap
itol building which larger but that was
because the boil BY the time
boil felt much capitol building
Perhaps this is Perhaps only as
the capitol State capitol Is large
building the pride State, but the boil was
than the capitol building when reached
home, and sentient, 1 might say. And
thing larger when It Is the your mouth
than when it Is set in the middle big plot of
ground do not want to exaggerate the boil, do
not want to bettle It, for It the last boil had
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
IMPERIAL. THEATRE

The announcement that Tom Miners
bohemian Burlesquers" will entertain
here on Christmas week at the Imperial
theatre is good news to all. This COM
pany always presents a good show and
Judging from the list OF talented artists
included in their advance notice OF this
season. there should be no trouble for
them TO hald their leading position.
Among the artists billed 60 appear with
the "Bohemians" are Aady Gardner and
Ida Nicolai In the well-known characters,
"Patsey" and Rookie; Billy spencer. the
original "Grogan': Carew and Hayes, i'm
the sensational western novelty, The
Mad Stampede" embracing % people; the
great Joe Barton and Brother. phenomenal
trick cyclists: the Bohemian trio, song
and dance artists, and others. constituting
one OF the best aggre cations on the road.
There is Caorus of ~ rollicklng sNsw
girlssselected because they are pretty and
can sing and dance. The musical num-
bers that are introduced during the ililar-
Gus extravaganza. '"rhe Summer Time"
were especially written. Dave Marion
and Barney Gerard wrote the piece and il
Is something new for the burlesque
houses.
Tom Miner has engaged strong aggre-
cation of vaudevlli ms who Introduce
their specialtles between the first and Sec
ond acts.
Amateur night Thursday. There is al
ways something new and novel at these
performances and the hook Is quite
laughter producer Souvenirs to ladies
Tuesday matinee
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
EMPIRE THEATRE

William II. Turner. who appears at the
Empire Christmas week. starting Mon
day matinee, with a special matinee on
Christmas Day, IN Charles +. Blaneys
great drama OF mystery. His Terrible
Secret or THE Man Monkey" Is con-
sidered one OF the best character actors
on the American stage today, and has
had brilliant career. Mr.. Turner Will
be remembered by Providence theatre
goers as a member OF the Albee stock
company i'm this city, achieving wonder
ful success in the characters assigned
him.
For the past three seasons he has
gained an enviable reputation by his clev-
er portrayal OF David Harum. He has
also achieved success in The Prisoner
of Zenda" and Sowing the Wind" In
his earlier days he appeared in Colleen
Bawn." Rory OF the Hills" etc. In
His Terrible Secret" he Will be seen as
Melmoth the Man Monkey The story is
or male child marked at birth with fe2-
tures like monkey. This freak of ma
being strangled 10 death by a huge CO.
riUu Ia the presence OF bis wife on an
exploring expedition in the jungle. This
child. orphaned at his birth was adopt
cd by Prof. Sinclair AN eminent scien-
tist and member of the party. and taken
TO settlement on the river Nile and
placed in charge OF "a maiden sister. Mel
moth was reared as his own child. with
every educational advantage and at the
age OF 2l. though possessing the features
OF the beast was polished OF manner ana
extreme refinement The constant COM
panionship OF Prof Sinclair's daughter.
beautiful girl OF II. and her tender infiu-
ence made Melmoths life ideal. The ac-
ton of the play begins I'm the jungle. Mel
moth having accompanied Prof Sinclair
and his daughter there. Many thrilling
adventures and sensational happenings
are encountered there. A particularly
dramatic though pathetic incident Is
where Prof. Sinclair is murdered Here
Melmoth's bravery comes TO the rescue.
Fighting Off the villains, he carries Lucy
from the bungalow and hides here in the
hollow OF a large tree During a tropical
electrical storm q bolt OF lightning strikes
the tree tAa+ete4ters -a4fa-sh9cks
her into insensibility. Melmoth believing
her dead. gives way TO ~uncontrollable
fury and rage against fate, mankind. the
universe, God himself and swoons by
the side OF his fair charge.
The regular matnecs will be given this
week that is. Monday Tuesday. Thurs
dry and Saturday. and a special matinee
on Wednesday, Christmas Day The
usual Empire theatre prices VIII again be
in vogue, and as is customry. at this
house .on holidays, the evening prices Will
prevail on Christmas Day matinee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

OF all the attractions that will be seen
here this season there are none that have
aroused the anticipation of the local the
atregoers as much as the coming OF Shu-
berts Herald Squsre Theatre whimsical
cAnedy success, The Road TO Iester-
day" with Minnie Dupree and the en-
tire original cast and production. which
appears at the Providence Opera House
next Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday.
The story tells OF an American girl. tired
out by day of sightseeing among Lon
don's antiquities, and i'm the evening ono
of an assembly In an artists studio,
where medieval costumes and armor are
on view. talks about that old psychology
cal vagary. the transmigratlon and rein
carnation of souls. She falls asleep and
dreams herself back along '"rhe Road TO
Yesterday" until her soul is in the body
which IL occupied 300 years ago. She vs.
confusedly conscious that she is asleep.
but she can't wake up and slowly she
believes that she has become the long
ago predecessor OF herself-Lady Eliza
beth Tyrrcll of the 18th century grsv
ously beset by a cruel lord, who kidnaps
her to his castle and makes her n woeful
bride. Tn her direst misadventures she is
toycd by being an old-time heroine OF Il
sentimental romance, I'm which her COM
panions OF the time have their souls set
away back into the bodies OF the same
time and place Comedy arises from corr
trasting the girls modern individuality
with her far-away, bygone environment,
and the plot or the play carries traves-
ty of romantic fiction, yet more and more
the story gets more earnest until her
yoeman lover. who has, first along, fallen
short OF her ideals of a gentleman hero,
rises grandly TO the occasion of rescuing
her from her lordly abductor and lies
him dead at her feet. slain for love Of
her Then she wakes up and encounters
him in a visitor at the studio.
"ROSMERSHoLM.
For The last half of Christmas week,
beginning Thursday. Mrs Fiske will APP
pear at the Providence Opera House In
'Rosmersholm," the remarkable drama
by Henrik Ibsen that is her OWE Offering
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21

House" and "Hedda Cabler" because the
play Is bigger. more human, and more
dramatic. than either of those. Ia theme
il is at bottom romantic since Il is the
love OF Rosmer and Rebecca that dra-
matizes the play.
Interest is keen from the rise OF the
curtain for the play begins almost at thu
elimination OF the life drama with which
IT deals. The play is modern. and has
its scene in Norway all the four acts oc-
curing in the Rosmer manor. So uni
Vorsal i'm its truth 10 human nature is the
story that the play might occurh any
where. It's moving spirit Is Rebecca
West. admittedly one OF the most re-
markable women I'm stage literature This
woman. who knew not her own father,
who was by nature intelligenuy alert fas-
cinating. cunning. calculating and wllfll,
brings about every DEVELOPMENT of the
plot, even TO the death OF Rosmers wife.
who ended her life because she imagined
herself bar to- her husbands happiness.
It was Rebecca who implanted this idea
In Beate's mind. Rebecca who had deter
mined that Rosmer should be hers, Re-
becca VINO too plainly To the invalid wife,
was the one whose companionship Ros-
mer enjoyed; Rebecca who awakened in
Rosmer the desire To shake OFF the be-
lefs he had been trskned 10 as a clergy
man and 10 join those OF advanced
thought; Rebecca who dominated Ros-
mersnoin atter Beate death; ReDecca
who felt, with the scandal that followed
Rosmer's declaration OF freedom of be-
lief. the mesh OF circumstances, tighten
ing about her and who when conceal
rnent WAS no fouger possible. confessed.
Even then her influence on Rosmer was
stu strong, but the mans generosity and
purity. in contrast TO herself. had emo
hled her Her love had become like his.
exalted and noble and OF IL she gave him
the greatest proof. which was the fulfill
ment OF her destiny II may be judged
from this what opportunities Mrs. Fiske
will have as Rebecca and how spendidly
suited she Is To n part requiring the in
Prospective ANALYSIS the repressed force;
the emotion seething under outward calr.
and above all. the naturalness. There
will be splendid roles. for the rest Of the
cast. too, for each part IN the playis an
important one. Bruce McRae will be
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
LIEUT.. O'FLAHERTY
ON PHILIPPINES

Lieut.. Edward O'Flaherty. L. 5. W.,
last evening gave lecture on the
philippines Up TO Date at the
Churchill House benefit for the Young
womens Christian Temperance Union.
A good audience was on hand and lis
tened attentively to the interesting and
instructive talk OF the speaker on the
islands and their inhabitants. The talk
was illustrated by over 100 excellent
stereopticon views
Lieut.. O'FIaherty briefly told Of his
service I'm Cuba, his transfer 10 the
Twenty-seventh United states Nolun-
tecrs and OF his long sea voyage 10 the
Philippines in 1899. He described the
several islands of the archipelago ana
gave exhaustive descriptions or the ma
tives of the various sections ond told
OF their customs, manners, superstitions
and OF their home life. He described Al
length the methods of raising rice by
the natives and of the great extent or
the hemp industry, the latter furnish-
ing an export TO the amount or S20,-
600 600 the past year.
The lecturer was introduced by Pre-
siding Justice William III. Sweetland
Of the superior court in very hattering
terms, following brief resume Oh .ne
after the battle of Manila by Admiral
Dewey. During the interlude OF the
lecture Mrs. Minnie III. Vaughn rendered
the following vocal selections, Miss Ed
nah r. Hale. accompanist: La Capric-
ciosa" Rlzzo: "The Lass with the Deli
cate Air" DR.. Arne, and "Slumber
Song" by Eben A. Kelly, and dedicated
TO Mrs. Vaughn.
The patronesses were: Mrs. Louis L..
Angell Mrs. Henry l. Cushman, Mrs.
Martin Dewing. Mrs. Theodore w. Fos-
ter Mrs. George III. Fowler Mrs. Ger
trude Rugg Field. Mrs. William w.
Flint, Mrs. Walter Stokes Irons, Mrs.
Walter Ballou Jacobs. Mrs. John +.
Huntsman, Mrs. Frederick ". Jackson,
A. Kilton, Miss Amelia s. knight Mrs.
James r.. Mcconnell, Mrs. Charles A.
Russell. Mrs. William IT. Sweetland,
Mrs. William o. Todd, Mrs, Thomas w.
waterman and Mrs. George Il. Weston.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21

whole IL will be bright and breezy all the
way through, and no one will be disap-
pointed az Il II fun OF good, clean come
dy. There are Droughitt and Jones I'm
comedy sketch that is exceptionally good; ;
Nellie Lytton, queen OF commediennes (:
the great Decker, one of the cleverest Of
jugglers; and Ira kessner will sing the
latest In illustrated songs. A good treat
for both old and young is the act OF
"Binto" the trick pony.
The pictures are ell up-to-daie. They
are; 'Do As Do" "a Wrong Righted." !"
"Supers' Deout" "a Mothers Secret" T"
Dog Avenges his Master" An Illuslonal
Bolero," Making Love TO the Coal Man =
WIFE," Poor Old Couple" and Pearl
Fishers" The pictures and songs will all
be changed Thursday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
KElTH's THEATRE

The vaudeville Santa Claus has brought
patrons OF the Keith theatre some delight
ful treats for the coming week and more
attractive holiday program could not have
been arranged than that which is an
nounced. Heading the big bill will be VIII
liam Burress and his company of 80 peo-
pie, all excellent singers. in the merry
travesty, The Song Birds. an amusing
burlesque on the New York grand opera
war. This travesty was originally pro-
duced at the Lambs club gambol year
or SO ago end ever since IL has been Il
tremendous hit In vaudeville The words
are by George V. Hobart the well-known
drdmatist and humorist, and the music Is
by Victor Herbert. who wrote THE Sere-
made" "The Fortune Teller" and other
comic opera successes. The scene Is laid
at Hammershine's "Grandcst" opera
house, where there is "A contest between
Melba. Eames. Caruso. Bonci Scotti. Dip
pei Plancon and other OF the famous OPP
cratic stars.
, In a makeup exactly like Oscar Ham
merstein, Mr.. Burress impersonates
"Hammershine" and all the other 30 mem
bers OF the company makeup TO look
like the singers they caricature. Every
one In touch with operate matters will
enjoy this act nightly and the music is
OF high grade calculated 10 please
everyone
Another headliner OF Importance VIII be
Valerie Bergere. the popular dramatic
actress, who, with her company. will pre-
sent "a new ohe-act play, "The Morning
After the Play" Miss Bergere Is a big
local favoute, having made many friends
here when she was leading woman Of the
original AlOee stock company. She is one
of the cleverest women I'm vaudeville and
rs always sure of a hearty welcome. This
gecson she has for her vehicle "A little
story OF stage l.fe,, the heroine an actress
full OF hopes and ambitions which ,are
crushed. but who finds solace In the do
nestle life held out TO her by the man
she loves. The little play is made Of tears
and laughter and gives Miss Bergere ex-
cellent acting opportunities.
A European feature which Will be Of
fered for the first time on the Keith cir
cult and which comes highly recommend
ed IS the acrobatic act of the Sandwinas.
who offer some new and novel feats I'm
that line, the woman, a magnificontly de-
ve,oped specimen Of femininlty. doing the
''unders rssanGing' work
Wynn a. Lewis "The Freshman and tho
Sophomore" viii be prominent among
The funmakers In their unique act. and
Brown. Harris t& Brown. who are natives
OF Rhode Island and have innumerable
friends here. will also contribute 10 the
fun by their hilarious hodge-podge OF
comedy, singing and dancing. Mlgnonette
Kokin. one OF the very best dancers OF the
times, Will offer graceful speciality. in
Guiding impressions OF the London music
hall. Another foreign entertainer Is Leon
Royce. who gives limitations OF "A cello. u
piccolo, a cornet and other musical instru-
insuts so cleyerly thrt II is said the per-
son who closes his eyes during the imta-
tions can easily b9 deceived into thinking
it Is the Instruments themselves he IS
hearing
a feature offered especially for the chill
dren Will be Gallettis monkeys, an anus
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
CROWDS GREET
DUAL EMPEROR
MOST WARMLY

Vienna. Dec 2l-Emperor Francis Jo-
seph. whose life two months ago was de-
SPARED Of drove from the casue a.
schoenbrunn to the Hofburg In Vienna To-
day and In the throne room OF tne i've
burg received the members or the huhsa
rian and Austrian delegations and reao 70
them the customary speech from thS
throne. -,
His majesty read the speech from tff'f
throne in a firm voice. He first referred
TO the peaceful development OF internd-
tional relations.
THE soothing down of certain points
of difference I'm the international situa-
tion continues to progress in a gratify-
ing manner" he said The efforts OK
ali powers are being directed TO further
appeasement and a consultation for tho
general peace by the fostering IN every
way possible of mutual confidence; they
are adhering 10 the tried foundations or
our policy. Our relations with all tho
powers are very friendly and we will con-
tinue vigorously TO direct our efforts TO-
wards the maintenance OF the present
peaceful conditions.
The remainder OF his majesty's speech
was devoted TO internal affairs.
During his drive the people show
ed their delight at the recovery of the
veteran and beloved monarch. The en-
tire route between the two palaces was
decorated lavishly. Throughout the half
hours drive. the emperor was the reci-
pient of remarkable ovation His ma
jesty was I'm an open carriage and hs
showed practically no trace of his recent
serious Illness.
At the Hofburg he alighted briskly from
his carriage. Burgomaster Rueger ana
the members OF the privy council await
ed the emperor at the entrance OF the
Hofburg.
It had been intended to have the en-
perors route from Schoenbrunn lined with
school children. but at the last moment
the emperor prohibited this on account OF
the wintrY weather.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
NAVAL CHAPLAIN
ON THE PHILIPPINES

Chaplain w. G. Cassard u. s. N. gavo
an instructive talk on the Philippines
before the woman's auxiliary of ths
Episcopal church yesterday morning at
IL o'clock in the Wayland building.
Preceding the address there was q
meeting of the board. at which the re-
ports OF the secretary, Mrs. George A.
Arnold, and the cf1frrrcr- -ef- the -dif=
ferent departments were read.
Miss McVickar. president OF the aux
Hilary. was In the chair and stated that
this year the auxiliary was required to
furnish sI525, as against tho s1244 con-
tributed toward the work last year.
Chaplain Cassard was then introduced.
He was stationed for some time In tho
islands and gave an excellent description
OF conditions there. devoting particular
attention TO the missionary phaze OF
them.
He particularly emphasized the fact
that three men stand pre-cmincnt in the
work Of civlizing the Islands, Secretary
Taft. Bishop Brent and Dean Wooster.
He also said that the missionary work
was a large factor In the uplifting OF
the people.
practically every thing that is being
done i'm the Philippines he continued.
lis missionary work. even that OF the
constabulary. The work OF philan-
thropic character work with strange peo-
pie. who do not understand what they
are trying 10 do. l. all missionary work.
Few people realize the difficulties In get
ting at the Filipinos. individually. There
are at least 80 languages and dialects
spoken in the islands. and many tribes"
Chaplain Cassard noted the characters
istic aversion OF the Filipino TO work.
his propensity to smoke always when
awake a habit so strong that there
sho,,Li he M smoking I'm the navy yard
during work hours there were no work
hours and a compromise had to be ef-
fected lie declared the Filipino women
to be worse than the men. smoking
cigars continually.
The church Is showing the Filipinos
By precept and example" he declared
"the dignity and usefulness OF labor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

, Much specul Ton i going the rounds as
TO who "The Dainty Duchess is. but on
when Weber q Rush brig to
the Westminster theatre the monarch OF
all musical productions with real funny
comedians, the great beauty chorus will
be an easy task 10 dlspel all further spec
ulaoon and you VIII settle right down
FOR an evenings entertainment that will
more than repay your visit 20 the theatre.
Forty people are used In the Dainty
Duchess" and two hours and n half OF
continuous laughter Is promised. Nothing
has been spared 20 make this the most
costly and elaborate musical molange en-
route Tho many tuneful catchy song
hits used in ;h!s performance will be soon
heard whstled all over your city and will
become at once popular among all lovers
OF good clean comedy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
HEAD
SAYS FOOTBALL
IS UNCHR|sT|An'

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 21.--Prcsidenl
David Starr Jordan OF Stanford univcr
sity In an address 10 tho students or Oc-
cidental college yesterday branded Amer
lean football as unethical, un-Christian
and unsportsmanlike, and endorsed rugby
football as the only game for American
colleges.
Dr. Jordan not only attacked football
as played I'm this country but Walter
Camp and other advocates OF the Amer
lean game of corrupting the English into
the American style OF play In order To
get control OF the game.
THE mass play In the American game,
he said. lis monstrosity. IL Is the great
est evil ever introduced into play.
game placing premium on brute
strength is devoid OF sportsmaniike quail
ties. Or. Jordan condemned professional
ism and commercialism in college football
and said that pure amateur football was
rare thing in this country.
IL is about time for a declaration or IN
dependence by American colleges and uni
versities, he said Excepting Harvard
and Cornell, practically all the large uni"
versities employ questionable methods In
securing athletes. Michigan has hireu
professionals, such as Ralph Rose. i do
not mean to say that the university was
directly responsible for the Violation or
football ethics, but the alumni and cheap
gamblers OF the town brought In men who
were professionals and paid the salaries
90 play on Michigan athletic teams.
Eckersall of Chicago university failed 10
mass the entrance requirements OF the
University OF wisconsin, yet he was re-
ceived at Chicago with open arms.
yale and Chicago give scholarships 10
men or athletic ability.
I'VE must do one of two things. We
must get away from commerciaiism or
stop playing football Yale furnishes atsl-
letes with agencies for cigarettes ana To-
haoco Sub-agents do the work and the
athlete draws the salary