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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
GOSSIP OF THOSE WHO
ENTERTAIN the PUBLIC

The last act of "A Contented Woman"
will be lively one at Keith's next week,
for Stage Director Webster has arrang-
ed number OF specialties to be intro
duced in the scene i'm which the followers
of the victorious mayor-elect celebrated
their winning. These specialties will in
clude a pony ballet headed by Bessie
Ramsdell. the well-known toe dancer:
campaign songs to be sung by George
who has an excellent singing voice; and
a colored ladies' band.
For the week OF Aug. IL the Albee stock
company at Keith's Theatre are planning
a production of Arthur Wing Pinero's
famous success. Lefty" in which VIII
liam Faversham. Carlotta Nillson. Julie
Opp. Fritz Williams and a number OF
other notable artists appeared about three
years ago. This play has never been
presented in Providence at popular prices
and to secure Ii for stock company use
Proprietor Albee has had to pay an ex-
ceodingly high price. II is sure To make
a stir at Keiths for II had a run OF an
entire year at one theatre i'm London a
few years ago and ran for lbo nights at
the Hudson Theatre, New York, when
originally produced.
Arthur Wing Piners has written some
two dozen plays including Sweet Laven-
der" Iris" '"rhe Second Mrs. Tan
aueray," THE Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith." /"
'The Amazons" Lefty" and many 9th.
ers. but is unanimously conceded that
Lefty is the best play he has ever writ
ten. chiefly because his characters are so
thoroughly human. Lefty" and Nevill
Letchmere. and Bernard Vaudeville. Hill
da and all OF the other characters of the
play are like characters from life. not the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
NEXT WEEKS DIVERSIONS.

kind OF characters usually found upon
the stage and the struggle the working
girl with a pretty face 10 keep out OF the
clutches OF man like Nevill is an occur
renee pitifully true 10 life.
At the Pawtucket Theatre Monday.
Aua IL. the Pawtucket Albee stock COM
pany will begin fits regular season. the
opening attraction 10 he the melodramatic
success How Baxter Butted In The
new company will include several OF last
seasons favorites, who are sure to hear
~ welcomes. Among those re-engaged for
this season from last seasons company
will be Charles A. McGrath. the popular
leading man. one OF the biggest favorites
the Albee company ever had; Dewitt
Newing and Charles Latham. two staunch
favorites; Harry DeI,ong, who so enici-
entity directed the stage productions dur
ing last season: Jeanette Carroll. clever
Providence girl whose daintiness and clev-
erness won her many friends: and Helen
Judson. an uncommonly talented charac-
ter woman, who appeared with the Albee
company only few times. but enough ia
make her very well-liked The other
members, new 10 Pawtucketites. will be
announced in a few days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
MOT0RCYCL|sT
]. |. PICKERING
DIED At z A. NJ.

Stanley T. Kellogg Of Springfield,
Mass. with four horse power Indian
machine was the star OF yesterdays
National American Federation OF
MotorcyclesI~m He captured the
mile and 1o-mile championship and
the five-m,le free for all. and finished
second in the 10-mile handicap Van
sickle. OF Hammond, Ind, 25-second
man, beating him out by more than
his allowance.
In the hill-climbing contest. Kel-
logg took first place with a motor
cycle OF not over 81 cubic inches piston
displacement third place in the sos
piston displaceemnt class and second
place in the free-for-all. In all. his
days work netted him $120 in cash
and medal values.
The Hills Grove events were hotly
contested and were by no means walk
overs for Kellogg. The 10-mile handi-
cap was marred by mix-up in which
G. Gorke OF Brooklyn and Peter Cox
of New Haven were injured. Gorke
was following Cox. about one-eighth
of a mile behind, when Cox tumbled
at the first turn in the seventh lap,
but recovered himself and started to
continue the race.
The dust hid him from Gorke. and
suitant collision with terrific force
Cox sustained bad scalp wound and
Gorke's forehead was cut, flap of
skin two inches long hanging down
Neither went to the hospital. James
L. Pickering, the Providence boy,
whose skull was fractured Thursday.
died at a. m. at the Rhode Island
hospital He was 23 years old
The summary:
Two Miles-For Rhode Island riders
who never won prize: single
cylinder; owners to ride, won by A.
Heilborn, Providence. Time Am.
81 1-5s.
Five Miles-Free-f for -all--won by
Stanley T. Kellogg. Springfield. Mass
Charles Van Sickle, Hammond, Ind,
second. Walter Gorke. Brooklyn, N Y,
third. Time-7m. 3S 1-5s
Three Miles-Open; single cylinder
Won by Stanley T. Kellogg Peter
Clarkson. New Haven. Conn. second;
Walter Gorke. third. Time -. Am.
3S ass
One Mile-F. A. M National Cham
pionship-Won by Stanley r Kellogg;
Peter Cox. New Haven. Conn, second:
Walter Gorke. third Time-1m. ais.
Five Mile-Rhode Island Champion
ship. single cylinder. drawn.
Ten Mile-F. A M National Cham
pionship-won by Stanley T. Kellogg;
Peter Cox. second: Walter Gorke, third.
Time-15m. 33 ass.
Ten Miles Handicap -w Won by
Charles Van Sickle (25 seconds; STAN
ley Kellogg 15 seconds). second; j.
S. Seidell. Springfield. Mass. U min
ute), third. Time-1sm. 2s 4-5s.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
empire THEATRE

With the closing performance tonight OF
The Night Before Christmas" at the
Empire theatre. will ark The closing
event OF one of the most successful sum-
mer stock company seasons that any
company has ever enjoyed at this popular
playhouse. and II is safe TO say II proved
Ito be one OF the best liked companies to
hold the Empire theatre stage. For
IL weeks n has enjoyed and reaped har-
west seldom reaped by summer stock COM
'panies. and that can be said 10 be greatly
|due TO the instant impression that the
|company made In their first production Of
the season, 'The Village Postmaster" :"
and the excellence OF plays in the selec-
|tion that followed, which were OF very
high nature and very cleverly produced
by the management. who spared no pains
nor expense TO have every play a COM
|plete production.
The efforts of Managers Splits and
|Nathanson 10 please their patrons have
fully been realized and 90 that extent they
credit the success maintained by this
sesson's popular company 10 the generous
fupport OF the Empire theatre patrons.
.rhe Empire theatre stock company will
.1isband after tonight for the summer and
khe different members will leave town
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
WARREN

The special town meeting advertised for
yesterday was called 10 order at 10 o'clock
by Moderator Charles Cutler, and the
reading of the call by Town Clerk Charles
B. Mason followed Then. according 10
custom, Town Crier George L. browne an
nounced the opening of the meeting.
Immediately following Charles II. Handy
stated that as this was to be one of the
most important town meetings held in
some years, and numbers % taxpayers
we're unable to attend a meeting held dur
ing the day he offered a motion to adj
tollrn until 1880 o'clock next Monday eve-
ming, that all taxpayers might have an op-
portunity 10 attend. The motion was sec
onded, but before a vote was taken Mr.
of the committee that had requested the
council to call the meeting at the earliest
opportunity he would like to say word
in explanation. He said ne was heartily
In favor OF postponing the meeting until
all the electors could attend. and that the
meeting had been called In accordance
with the statutes which regulate such
meetings. but as an adjournment could
be taken to any date he heartily seconded
the motion to adjourn until Monday night
The motion was then put by Moderator
Cutler and carried without a dissenting
voice.
There were about so electors present, and
II was deemed unwise by those present
to take any action until every one was
given q chance to attend
, The w. c. T. ". has awarded to Master
Edward Gillen a second silver medal as
result of the contest held Friday, July
12 The judges OF the contest brought In
tie vote. Miss Clara Boyce won the
medal. but on account OF the tie vote
consent has been given by the national
Superintendent OF medal contest for a Sec
ond medal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
BARON uXkULL
SPOKE BEFORE
CONFERENCE

East Mortified. Mass, Aug. 3-Maron
Waldemar Uxkull spoke at the camp
council today. CT the opening of the re-
ligious services OF the day of the 18th
annual session of the Christian Workers
conference which opened yesterday.
Baron -uxkallI spoke fiona great -feek
beneath many pine trees. where Dwight
l.. Moody was accustomed to preach. A
daily course OF Bible lectures in the book
of Romans was begun today by DIR. G.
Campbell Morgan, of Westminster chapel,
London. DR.. Lem q. Bowdep. at Atlanta,
Ga. well known conductor OF camp
meetings. addressed more than 250 youths
In an outdoor meeting AT the Round Top
service, another feature OF the exercises,
Baron Uxkull spoke on religion In Russia,
and was followed by DR.. f. B. Meyer of
London.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
MORE MONEY GIVEN
AWAY AT CRESCENT

More money was given away yesterday
by the Crescent Park management, which
continues to distribute about the grounds
envelopes, the lucky finders of which are
entitled TO sum OF money ranging from
81 to $5 by presenting the slips In the
envelopes at he Office. Among those for
tunate enough to pick up slips calling for
easy money yesterday were: Patrick
J. McKenna. Sterling. Conn; Agnes Har-
tigan. 13 Riverview street, Taunton.
Mass; William Kirkland. West Barring
ton: Daniel Woods. 81 Middle street,
Pawtucket; Raymond Leonard. 21 Cor
don street, Pawtucket; Harry Newman,
"a Paca place. city: p. Lynch. 2S3 Man
ton avenue: William Morse, 1926 Rich
mond street: Arthur White. SO Ives
street; Roy j. Whittier, 362 Front street.
Chicopee. Mass: Earl Gamwell. 377 Orms
street; Jeanette Wilbett. Hartford ave-
nue.: Jessie Mann III Broad street. Valley
Fails: Samuel Hope. Pawtucket; Richard
Dohaing, 756 weeden street, Pawtuckets
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
ADELE BLOCK.

the coming week. Hoyt was at his
best. He wrote the play for a star
ring vehicle for his beautiful wife, the
late Caroline Miskel Hoyt, and II
made a veritable sensation when first
produced. most people declaring IL
better than any of his previous efforts
which included "A Texas Steer" "A
Keys" "A Trip to Chinatown" "A
Brass Monkey" "A Hole in the
Ground" "A Midnight Bell" A Rag
Baby" and many others. At any rate,
none of his other efforts are more re-
plete with sparkling wit and laughable
situations. "A Contented Woman"
deals with the woman's suffrage ques-
ton and has for it's central char
acters Benton Holme and Grace Holme.
Benton Holme. who is running for the
office OF mayor on the so-called re
form ticket" which has for some OF
its supporters Phil Bowles, the saloon
keeper: Vandyke Beard. the prize
nehter, and Brighton Belts. a gambler.
Grace Holme. Benton's wife. is an at
tractive woman who. although urged
by her mannish aunt Jim Can advocate
OF womans rights) to join the woman's
rights league. declines TO have any
interests outside OF her home and her
husband, declaring that she is a con-
tented woman.
One morning, however, benton
makes a remark about woman's useful
ness outside OF the home. which so
piques Grace that she decides TO show
him" She joins her aunt Jim and
the other women suffragists at a mo-
ment when they are looking for a
woman to nominate for the mayoralty
on their ticket. They choose Grace
and she accepts the nomination, run
ming against her own husband. How
the two candidates conduct thier cam
paigns and what the victor does when
declared elected are told in Hoyt's
brightest vein.
The scene in which both parties are
awaiting the election returns is "a very
exciting and a very amusing one. and
the post-election celebration is also a
feature OF the play and Will give op-
portunity for the introduction OF some
specialties, without which no Hoyt
play ia complete. Two of the funniest
characters of the play are Aunt Jim
and her husband. Uncle Todie. The
latter's life Is made miserable by his
mannlsh wife's dictatorial manner un-
I'll at last the meek little man rebels
and does little bullying himself. Cut
ting Hintz is another amusing char
acter. and some of the others, named
with Hoyt's usual appropriateness. are
Helena Wrangle. May Pert, Calliope
Ayers, Mrs. Ebbsmith and others.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03

The mere announcement OF a pro-
duction OF one OF the late Charles
Hoyts delightful satirical comedies
will doubtless be sufficient 10 attract
many people 10 Keith's theatre next
week. for the Hoyt plays are OF the
kind that never lose their unequalled
entertaining qualities and the country
has never had a satirist OF Hoyts
powers. He knew all the foibles and
weaknesses OF the topics he discussed
In his plays. and, while satirizing them.
he did Il so good-naturedly that even
the people satirized could not help
enjoying It.
In "A Contented Woman which Is
the Aibee stock company's Offering for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
vARDAMAN AMD
WILLIAMS IN A
CLOSE F|GHT

Memphis. Tenn, Aug. 3-Returns to the
Commercial Appeal from 64 out of the "a
counties OF the state OF Mississippi. show
the following vote in the senatorial and
gubernatorial contests:
For senator-vardaman, $3.50: williams.
5234s.
For governor-Brewer. A.73o; Noel. "a
613; Scott. 2,002; Sisson. l6.379 Truly,
l2s72: Thomas, 1894
Early today Vardaman was still lead
Ing with the returns coming extremely
slow. The race is so close that the pros
poets are that only the official count will
decide the election
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
5000 SOLD|Ebs
MARCH IN BIC
HUB PARADE

Boston. Aug. 3.-A mobilization OF the
state militia followed by parade in which
6000 soldiers were in line. was the states
contribution to the program of the last
day OF Boston's Old Home Week obser-
vances. The militia turned out at their
best for inspection by Gov. Guild and his
staff and presented an imposing appear
ance. Old-time wheelmen from all parts
OF the country gathered here for their an
nual reunion.
They participated in a parade during the
day In which many of them were mounted
on the early type OF bicycles. Brighton
continued its centennial celebration, which
was begun yesterday. and attracted many
people from the city.
Water sports were prominent in the
Boston program, sailing and rowing regat-
tas, a power boat parade and a canoe car
nival being provided for.
An electrical parade was planned for the
evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03

Roller Skates" an uproarously funny pic
ture showing a funny experience with the
roller skating craze. The Electric Girls
Is an interesting film, and The Tender
foot" is sure to make big hit, for IL
combines comedy with sensationalism.
and is a capital picture OF life in the
West. Bob Alden, the popular baritone.
will return after his months vacation.
and is sure TO have a rousing welcome.
Mr.. Alden will sing a particularly beauti-
full novelty, School Days" which will
be given with special effective and ap-
propriate costumes and a chorus OF little
people, and is sure TO be one OF the pretti-
est song novelties the Nickel has ever
offered. Miss Duhaime will also have a
pretty offering in the tunefNll melody Il
Have My Fingers Crossed. You Can't
Touch Me-"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
BADGES FOR LABOR DAY
BY SUPPLY COMPANY

The Advertising Supply company. at
io11 Baniagn building is the only firm In
this state that can supply Labor Day
badges which are strictly union made.
and IL would be pleased TO submit sam
pies to any committee desiring to look
them over The Advertising Supply
company has also a long and original
line Of souvenirs OF celluloid. metal and
wood
This company makes a speciality OF
buttons for lodges and societies I'm any
color or designs. special designs being
submitted II wished. All the union en-
blems in tolors are kept In stock.
Every union man would do well 20 con-
slider this company's work before pur-
chasing.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03

are easily in the vanguard again this
year. as In former seasons. The chutes
are the largest and finest anywhere. In
10 years there has never been the sem
blance OF accident. The Rivers OF
Venice consist OF a long sail through
Fairyland and mysterious caverns. Along
the route are beautiful gardens, prehis-
toric animals and comical mechanical
marvels There is more sport to be had
I'm Steeplechase Park than in some entire
pleasure parks. Then there is the Loop
the Loop Bamboo Slide Carousal. Fer
ris Wheel. the dance hall, where Old
fields orchestra plays such excellent
dance music the Moving Picture Show.
Hale's Penny Vaudeville. Laughing Par
lors. etc, etc.
Boyden Heights
Boyden Heights was crowded Thursday
evening with thousands OF Providence and
out-of-town visitors. anxious to see the
river iliuminations from the best point OF
view along the shore. Included among
this number were the hundreds of patrons
who frequent this favorite resort for the
express purpose of getting what is popu-
iarly considered the best shore dinner In
the state; served daily from IL to 8.
Every afternoon and evening. week days.
the handsomely decorated dance hall IL
extensively patronized and Maguires
Savoy orchestra plays the latest selec-
tons OF dance music for the delectation
of patrons. Another popular feature 10
the unique palm garden. with it's cool and
spacious piazza, which offers a magnihi-
cent water view and a comfortable rest
ing place and where the best quality OF
liquid refreshments are served. Boyden
Heights is certainly going some this year.
Vanity Fair
Today is British day at Vanity Fair
and will end a week OF great success for
this popular resort
Tomorrow II will be proven just as at
tractive, however. for there are numerous
attractions TO hold the attention of both
the old and young. The illumination Of
this veritatle fairlyiand alone is worth
the price of admission, and on all sides
are shows. many of them free. TO interest
all. The dancing hall is providing a great
place for amusement-there you may
dance as long as you wish for 10 cents.
Fighting the Flames still continues TO
be mighty drawing card, while the
cyclist flirting with death in stuntsthat
VIII cause the most passive to sit up and
| take notice.
Don't fail to go TO Vanity Fair II you
want to be thoroughly amused You will
be-that is foregone conclusion.
Fields Point
When ono wants to get the real thing
In the shape OF a shore dinner Fields
Point Is the place TO get II. No mistake
about this. These famous dinners are
served daily from 12 m. to p. m. and
with special bake at 5 p m. The boats
run hourly from 10 a. m. to .. M
Going to have a shore dinner tomorrow I?
Yes! Well try Fields Point and you
won't regret it, Mark this!
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
LYNN'S OLD HOME WEEK
CLOSED WITH TO-DAY

Lynn. Mass. Aug 3.-Lynn closed It's
Old Home Week celebration today. There
have been 1ee, visitors entertained in
the six days. Organ recitals this after
noon and fireworks in the evening closes
the Official program
There was a hand tub muster on the
common at 2 o'clock this afternoon with
veteran organizations from Lynn and
neighboring places entered.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
American Express Co. Now

Boston. Aug. 3.--The officials of both
the Adams and the American Express
companies today confirmed the report
that the express business over the Bos-
ton and Albany division OF the New
York Central railroad between Worcester
and this city has passed into the hands
OF the American company to the exclu-
sion OF the Adams, but they all claim
that the consequences will scarcely be
noticed by the general public.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03

during the coming week 70 join the COM
panies Cor which they were engaged for
the winter season.
But their departure will without doubt
be OF as sad feeling 20 them to leave
this city, where they have made so many
friends. as II is regretted by the hundreds
OF playgoers who have found much enjoy
ment in their work. and who Will. no
doubt. again be pleased to hear when they
return 10 this city again next summer.
and extend TO them a warm welcome
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
Western Coal Famine

Cleveland Aug. 3.-The Northwest VIII
suffer a more severe coal famine next
winter than the record-breaking one last
year. which cost many lives. according
TO coal shippers. II " dcc1ared that WIN
the best Of fortune tho region beyond the
upper lakes will have from S,oOO'OVo 10
4 600 600 tons less than IL will require.
Ohio shippers are trying to rush fuel
10 upper lake ports In every vessel they
can charter. but the railroads are not
bringing 1t fast enough TO load the
ships.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
STEAMER SINKS AND
SIXTEEN MEN PERISH

Muscat. Arabia. Aug. 3.-The German
steamship Teutonia, from Bussorah. ASH
attic Turkey. from Hamburg. was totally
wrecked July 20. near Ras Madrak, on
the southeast coast OF Arabia.
Sixteen members OF the crew are be-
Iieved to have been lost. They left the
wreck in boats and have not been seen
or heard from since.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
Gov. Swanson Stands Ready

Richmond. Va. Aug. 3.-There Is great
uncertainty as TO whether the general as
sembly OF irginia will be called In special
session TO consider the railroad rate situ-
alton in this state. Gov. Swanson stands
ready TO issue the call II the corporation
commission and the states legal advisers
decide this course to be wise.
Gov. Swanson has been In communi-
cation with members OF the general as
sembly who approve the stand he has
taken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
To Sakonnet Tomorrow

The steamer Islander will tomor-
row leave at 10 n m. on Its regular and
delightful excursion TO Salounet. where
the most fastdious taste will be gratified
by one OF those famous shore dinners.
with Holsters. as the Sakonnet dining hall.
ON the way down and returning the
steamer Will stop AZ Tiverton And Olney's
wharf. and anyone who is contemplating
days enjoyment cannot do better than
to take advantage OF this occasion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
Sea View Trollev

One Of the pretticst ways 10 get tn Mar
ragansett Pier is by the Sea View trolley
cars leaving city hall half hourly and
through express cars. l0:ls n. m. and AIS
p. m. round trip tickets 500 which can
be secured at the Hall a Lyon stores and
Gladding' sdrug store In Elnrw bod.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
NICKEL THEATRE

At the Nickel theatre the first two days
of next week the program Will embrace
some capital comedy pictures. including
AN Awful Skate" or THE Hobo on
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-03
For Block Island

The steamer Mount Hope OF the Provi-
dence, Fall River and Newport line runs
daily to Block Island. 1t makes delight
full sail for Sunday, leaving here at a.
m. and returning at 5:16 p. m. Excursion
tickets for the round trip are $lOO.