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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
VANITY FAIR
COMPANY HIS
NEW TREASURER

Henry II. Simmons OF this city was
elected treasurer OF the Vanity Fair
company at a meeting OF the board OF
directors last evening. The purpose
OF the meeting was 10 take action up
on the resignation OF James Walker.
Jr.. who has held office In the Vanity
Fair company since December and who
retires TO engage I'm other business.
Mr.. Simmons is a graduate OF the
public schools. When 22 years OF age
he entered the firm OF Bugbee. Thomp-
son e. Co, manufacturing stationers OF
Providence, and remained with them
from 1880 until 1900. when the partner
ship was dissolved. In March of the
following year Mr.. Simmons was ap-
pointed general agent OF the Connect
cut General Life Insurance company a
position he has held ever since. and
which he resigns TO assume his new
duties as treasurer OF the Vanity Fair
company.
He is identified with several fra
ternal organizations and for II years
has been a member OF the Masonic or
der. He is past master OF Rising Sun
lodge, No. 80, OF East Providence, a
member OF Providence Royal Arch
chapter and OF Attleboro council OF
Royal and Select Masters, also OF
Calvary commandery. No. 13. Knights
Templar He is also a veteran mem
ber OF the Royal Arcanum.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
SCENIC TEMPLE

Boulden and Quinn provide a comedy
musical act at the Scenic Temple thls
week that alone should make the current
vaudeville, moving pictures and illustrdt-
ed songs bill one OF the most popular OF
the entire season, and yesterday scored a
treme ndous hit. Not only are they clever
and versatile musicians, but their act is
punctuated with comedy features that
keep the big audiences in roars OF laugh
ter Lillian Murtha was scarcely second
in a German dialect comedy slut, which
was one of the best things I'm its w~S
yet seen at this house: and Julia Walsh.
in the rendering OF Good Bye, Sweet
heart. Good Bye" and Some one"
proved herself one OF the best singers Of
illustrated songs the Scenic Temple audi
ences have yet heard. while George W.
Graham, in two new illustrated songs.
materially enhanced the high favor in
which he has previously established HIM
self.
Charles Soule's admirably played cor
net solos added much TO the enjoyment OF
the program, and won enthusiastic en-
cores; and James Pimley rounded out the
program with an English comedy singing
act. The new moving pictures include
two very striking films. The Cowboys
and Redskins" and IAN Automobile Race
for a WIFE," both OF which are full OF
stirring Incidents. and several others In
which the comedy element Ia conspicuous.
There will be the usual change Of pic
lures and songs on Thursday for the lat
ter half Of the week; and the bill as a
whole is one of superior merit and en-
tertaining qualities.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
WARREN

A young man from Fall River visited
here yesterday afternoon. He had inten-
tons To visit the shore resorts further
north, but the weather caused a change
OF mind and he alighted at this station.
lie had filled up with spirits at his home
town apparently, and he behaved in such
a manner, the depot men telephoned to
the police station for an officer. He be-
gan by pulling the whiskers of a peace
able patron OF the road who was await
ing a car, and when a protest was en-
tered he gave vent to string OF oaths
that caused women to leave the room He
strolled about the station and finally
struck an old man with such force that
he was knocked off his feet. striking his
head on the floor and injuring II. The as
sailant then took TO his heels and got
away from the scene of the assault. as
fast as possible, fearing violence from the
friends of the older man, who put in an
appearance too late TO saw him from the
attack. The man was not arrested, and
he left town about an hour afterwards,
boarding a train at the North Warren
station.
William Mclaughlin fell overheard st
the Church street dock yesterday after
noon, and IL was with difficulty that he
was rescued by older companions. He is
sick today from his experiences, though
nothing serious Is expected.
Two young women belonging In Fall
River alighted from Bristol bound
train at the Warren station last night
about II o'clock after spending the day
so badly under the influence OF liquor
that IL was necessary to assist them TO
seat Both of the women had every ap-
pearance of respectability. After an
hours nap while waiting for a home
ward bound car one OF the pair appeared
TO have grown worse instead OF better.
and IL was found necessary 10 almost
carry her TO the train.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
EMPIRE THEATRE

In its successful performance OF THE
Christian the stock company at the EN-
pire theatre Is distinguishing itself as a
versatile company. The play is difficult
for n stock company that has but a brief
time TO rehearse IT Is the dramatization
Of Hall Gaines famous story, given in a
prologue and four acts.
As John Storm the Christian. Rogers
Barker did conscientious work. and he ac-
complshed much more than those unac-
quainted with his ability in such roles
dared to expect He was capably support
ed by Miss Purnell whose acting is de-
serving of the highest commendation.
Davis Walters. as Lord Robert Tire. is
successful; as Is also Edwin Dudley, as
Lord Storm. Clarence Chase has an i'm
portant role and proves himself equal to
st. James Kennedy and AL. Roberts have
light characters TO portray. Harry Span
fermans Interpretation OF the role OF
Archdeacon Welthy Is pralseworthy. Ed
ward Redding, T. " Rennie and Willard
Dyer appear as priests and do pleasing
work. Miss Maude Atkinson is seen TO
good advantage: and Miss Adelaide
Boothly proves a vivacious chorus girl
Miss Delmar and Miss Stanley are also
successful In the parts assigned them.
illustrated songs by Willard Dyer and
moving pictures occupy the time between
the acts
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
VANDERb|LIS FOUR
TAKES SECOND PRIZE

Americans continue winning at the in
ternational horse show. Alfred Wander
bits four bays took the second prize
yesterday in the competition for park
teams Walter Winan's Mariana won
first prize, and Lawrence Jones of Louis
Vile. KY, with Poetry OF Motion took the
second prize in the competition for horses
carrying 16S pounds.
Mr.. Jones James won third prize in the
competition for horses carrying 1886
pounds.
In the competition for ladies' hacks.
Mr.. Wnans. with Beau Ideal, was first.
and Mr. Jones with Jane, was third. For
pairs in victoria, c. w. Watson was third
with Lord Baltimore and My Maryland,
while Mr.. Vanderbilt was held in re-
serve with Rustling silk and The Dude.
In the harness horse class, any age or
weight. pace and action. Mr.. Winan's
Kent was first, Mr. Watson's My Mary
land was second, Mr.. Winan's Little Tobe
WAS third. and MIR. Watson's Tennessee
was held i'm reserve. Flying Dutchman.
owned by Mr.. Vanderbilt. was commend
ed In the competition for four-in-
hand teams not exceeding 10 hands. Mr..
Winans was first and Mr.. Watson third.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
CRANsT0N WILL
INVITE BIDS
FOR 5 SCHOOLS

The Cranston school committee de-
cided last evening TO invite bids from
contractors for the erection OF the pro-
posed five new school houses for which
100000 was appropriated at the April
town meeting
The buildings are to be three eight
room, one six-room and one two-room
school houses, and they will cost, with
land about $4,000. Plans for the six
room building, which is to be built al
Thornton. were adopted at the meet
ing last night. The plans were drawn
by Banning a. Thornton, and the build
ing will be structure of six rooms
with a fiat roof. the estimated cost
being $4,000
At the meeting last evening. which
terminated in an executive session last
ing until nearly 2 o'clock, the teachers
were elected for the next year. the list
being the same as last year, with two
exceptions. Miss Sarah l.. Mccormick
has resigned her position in the high
school, and ]. r.. Armstrong will sue
ceed Henry j. Hall as principal at the
Edgewood grammar school.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
KEITH's THEATRE.

n Is certainly a week of laughter for
patrons OF Keiths this week, for moth
Ing has aroused the risfbilites OF local
p)aygoers In long time as did Glitter
ing Gloria," the scrcamingly funny farce
comedy IN which the Albee stock COM
pany appeared at Ketth's last evening
The laughter began with a shout and end
ed with a cyclone and there were many
sides tired 6rom excess of laughter before
the play was over. Glittertng Gloria"
Is ono OF the funniest farces that has been
given during the summer seasons at
keth's. and Il was excellently played
IN the true force comedy spirft-showing
the Albee company to be as capable In the
presentation W farce comedy as In the
heavy dramatic offerings. grch as last
week. 'tGltttertng Gloria" gets its name
from a stunning actress, Gloria Grant, TO
whom ive different men are trying TO
present the same necklace, with more or
lees trouble to do so.
Two of them are caught purchasing the
necldace by the wife OF one and the
play is devoted 20 strengthening out these
suspicious circumstances and the result
ing complications. The fun wakes fast
and furious from the rise OF the curtain
until " falls on the last act, and the men,
bers OF the cast were kept constantly on
the move.
Adele Block made a stunning Gloria
fectious and natural throughout. The big
laughing honors. however, were shared
by Dennis Harris and Berton Churchill.
Mr.. Harris. as the impecunious Zebedee
Poskett, was delightfully."- droll, and his
delineatton was marked by a care and
restraint not looked for in farce comedy
and therefore the more welcome His
scene I'm the second act. when ne endeav-
ors to dispose of his dog GarIbaldi. was
1nhescrfbably funny. Mr. Churchill was
likewise delicously humorous as Alger-
ron Entwistle. the poetic secretary His
makeup was absurdly funny. and his
slight lisp and shrinking manner set
everyone shrieking with laughter
Mr.. 1nRersoll was excellent as Jack
James. making every point with his GUS
tomary skill and Robert Cummings gave
capital portrait OF the peppery Col. Pas
ouale Gallagher. being especially funny
in the last act. when, Tin response 30 his
lady loves hint, he pours Goals OF fire
upon the heads OF his two rivals Miss
Winslow and Miss Stockton played with
snap and dash az Mrs. James and Miss
Eenworthy, respectively, and Archie
Toddleby was played in a laugh-compell-
ing manner by George Stuart Christie
One of the best bits of the evening was
Scott Coopers work as the inspector of
luggage. who showed his inability to re-
eist Gloria's wiles delightfully."-. Harry
McRae Webster and John F'lemming
played the two jewelers. intellgently. and
80 them Is due the credit for the excellent
stage settings notably the first and last
acts. "Gllttering Gloria Is to he repeat
cd every afternoon and evening this week
and II the fun lovers take the tip they'll
not miss this exceedingly funny play.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11

which is prettily enacted by the stock
company.
The incidents of the story are based on
the Irish revolution OF 1871. Roderick Nc,
Finn, TO avenge an alleged wrong done
him by the father OF Eileen A'Roon,
manages TO get her lover. Maurice Lacy,
outlawed as a rebel To further his ends
he kills a man and fixes the blame on
Lacy. But love calls and the hero. hark-
ening to its voice. pays a visit 10 his lady
love. Hereby hangs the tale He Is dis
covered by Reginald O'Mahoney, who is
I'm love with Eieen's money and wishes TO
get rid Of his rival. Lacy, though spurned
by the lady. Around this plot are woven
machinations that last through four acts.
The members OF the company present
the play with much spirit and success.
Rita Dawn as Rosie Magee; Frances
Brandt as Eileen A'Roon, acquit them
selves admirably. Roderick McFinn, the
conspirator who would make Eileen the
victim OF his revenge. portrays his part
OF a villain exceptionally well, while Ern-
est Bostwick as Reginald O'Mahoney,
who would win Eileen for her money. is
forceful and effective. Frederick Ireland
and Robert Athon meet all the demands
made on them by their parts
The play is well staged, and IL was well
received, the principal actors winning
much applause.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
CITY NALL RECORDS
REAL ESTATE coNvEYANcEs.

REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCES
Charles II. Remington ct ais. to Will
liam r. Johnson. lot and buildings on
the northerly side OF Pond stret. sub
Ject to mortgage: consideration $40.
Herbert G. Calef to Bridget T. Nc
Vey, Jr., lot on Fruit TTill avenue and
Vanderman street; consideration $40.
William K. Atwood TO Allen Robin
son ct ux., Caroline c., lot and i'm
provements on the northerly side OF
Van Zandt street; consideration SO
Devisees OF Arnold Green ct al to the
First Italian Methodist Episcopal
church. lot on the northeasterly side
OF America street. consideration $40.
Industrial Trust company TO Jere-
miah OSullivan. lot and buildings on
the corner OF Cole and Upton avenues;
consideration $3.50.
Mary NJ. Crosson to Mary A. Kinder
Ian. all interest in four lots and build
ings on Branch avenue and Monticello
street, and lot on the corner of Branch
avenue and Merchant street; considera-
tion 81.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
Carl j. Hayes 10 George l. Hayes
two lots on southerly side OF Fisher
street; subject TO prior mortgage; $500
Allen Robinson ct ux., Caroline G..
TO William X. Atwood. lot and i'm
provements on northerly side OF Var
Ldnut street, SZUU.
Giuseppe PennaechIa ct ux., Fran
cesca, to Old Colony Cooperative bank
lot and buildings on northerly side OF
Spruce street: s2700.
DISCHARGES OF REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGES
Frederick Wright. by Hannah Mowry
ct al; $1,000.
Giuseppe Penuaechia ct ux. Frances
ca. by estate of William Kavanagh
$500.
MECHANICS LIEN.
Elmer S. Huestedt, by Providence
Architectural Metal works. lot and
buildings on Willard avenue
ASSIGNMENT OF WAGES
Stasia Burke by attorneys. TO Ar
thur w. Walker. from National and
Providence Worsted Mill company, to
June Z, 1908.
Isaac u. Achim TO Edward c. Sweet
from Providence Ice company, to June
s 1908.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
DATES FOR AMATEUR
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF

Announcement of the national amateur
golf championship. which is To be played
over the links OF the Euclid Golf club.
Cleveland. o., July 9. 10. IL, IL and 13. was
made public yesterday 10y Secretary w. f,
Morgan OF the United States Golf associa-
ton. The program follows:
July ., morning. medal play round, Is
holes.
July 10. morning. medal play round. is
holes.
July II, morning. first match play
round, is holes; afternoon, second match
play round, Is holes.
July 12. morning, third match play
round, is holes: afternoon, fourth match
play round, is holes.
July 13. morning. first half OF final
match play round. Is holes; second hall
of final match play round, is holes.
The qualifying and final rounds OF play
are at 80 holes each.
Entries close at p. m, July !. Pros
pective competitors will be allowed the
privileges OF the Euclid club one week
before the tournament
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Very few films have been made that
surpass the Caribou Hunt" which is one
of the moving pictures shown at the
Westminster for the first part OF this
week 1t tells beautiful and complete
story and the audience is treated to the
original scenery. instead Of having to de-
pend upon another's description.
The clearness OF the pictures at the
Westminster is favorably commented
upon by the people who see them. every
feature on the curtain being very distinct.
The large crowds that visit the place ex-
press satisfaction with the excellent quail
ity OF the entertainment and no COM
plants have yet been made.
The program for the first part Of this
week includes several new pictures Fun
is the prevailing feature, but there are
also n few dramatic pictures. which are
particularly interesting. A. Bernard
Snow the character comedian, is scoring
another hit with Let II Alone" His sing
ing OF "Mariannina" in costum els also
pleasing
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
kPPONAUG

Frank Chariot. silk dyer at the Ap-
ponaug Print works, resigned yesterday
and will remove TO his former home in
Paterson, n. j. Mr.. Chariot has been
employed at the print works for the past
two years mad during this time he won
the high esteem OF his employers, who
will regret his leaving. He has accepted
a position with a Paterson firm and he
has the best wishes Of his Apponaug
friends.
The warwick Amateur Baseball league
was organized Saturday afternoon. The
meeting was held I'm the town hall. APP
ponaug The officers are President. #.
X n Robertson; secretary, A Il. Dick
inson; treasurer. II. NJ. Smith, Jr. The
Apponaugs will play their first league
game next Saturday afternoon on the
home grounds and will have the Natick
team TO contest with. Manager Moran has
strengthened his team for the league and
the people OF the village look to the APP
ponaugs TO land the pennant. Another
meeting will be held in the town hall next
Thursday evening at 1880 O'Clock. 1t IL
hoped that the people OF Apponaug will
patronize the team little better than
they have done in the past
A large number registered at the town
hall saturday The Democrats say that.
although they do not know exactly what
the figures are. they are confident that
they equal those OF last year. Registra-
ton in Warwick always increases won
derfully during the latter part OF June.
The cause Of this is the town clerks visits
10 the different parts OF the town during
this time. thus giving the working class
a chance TO register
Mrs Henry Austin OF Narragansett Pier
is visiting her sister Mrs. ID. G. Curtis
OF Apponaug.
Miss Mary Angela Kelly has returned
10 her home In Apponaug after spending
the past 10 days with her grandmother,
Mrs Donnelly, in Central Falls.
VIII Farrell, formerly second hand I'm
the bleaching department I'm the print
works and now OF Barrowsville. Mass.
spent Sunday in Apponaug.
Mrs. Joseph Crane. organist at the Bap-
tist church, is confined TO her home by
illness.
Miss Nellie Richardson. daughter Of
Engineer william Richardson, Is III az
her home In Apponaug.
Charles T. Northup. assistant she'll fish
commissioner OF Warwick. Ia passing
around the cigars today on account OF
the arrival OF a bouncing girl I'm the fam
ny. Mother and daughter are doing well.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
KRAUs KILLED
BY CAS- WHILE
He SLUMbEREO

William j. Kraus, aged SO, was as
phyxiated by Illuminating gas last
night at his home, 16 Maple street
The family retired as usual last
evening about IL o'clock, but shortly
before IL o'clock the smell of gas
coming from Mr.. Kraus' room awak-
ened them, and a search revealed the
cause.
IT is supposed that when Mr.. Kraus
went to bed and turned out the gas the
cock slipped half way around allow
ing a small amount of the poisonous
vapor TO escape into the room. DR.. p.
Williams OF 129 Broad street was called
at once. but arrived too late.
A medical examiner declared death
to be due to accidental asphyxiation
and gave the body into the charge of
the family for burial
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
SIX HORSES
HAD TO Be SHOT
AF TER A FIRE

Six horses were so badly burned in an
incendiary fire last evening that they had
TO be shot, and several wagons and bug
giles entirely destroyed.
The fire occurred in the barn in the
rear of 2s7 Linwood avenue and for nearly
an hour the nremen were fighting for
the lives of the animals and trying to
check the flames. The barn is occupied
by the OLD Colony Bill Posting company.
and on account OF The circus which was
here recently. was heavily stocked with
all the necessities OF the trade as well
as with the feed for the six horses kept
there.
The fire was discovered about 1920
o'clock by James Rankin and Charles
Ames a former owner OF the business
and the present owner OF the building.
Rankin is a watchman IN the Elmwood
Mills, near by. He sounded the alarm
from the private box in the mill. No. 36l,
which called out the fire department
While Rankin was doing this. Ames,
who lives at 237 Linwood avenue, looked
out and saw the fire. and Immediately
started TO release the horses from their
stalls. With the help of several persons
who had by that time surrounded the
place all the six animals were taken out
OF the barn, but they were so terribly
burned and suffering so much agony
that Patrolman p. G. Shay OF the Sew
enth station put an end to their lives with
his revolver.
Several buggies and other wagons were
destroyed. An automobile that was In
the place was taken out though badly
burned.
The fire is supposed to have been set.
for Ernest Barnes, who lut recently
purchased the business, says that there
had been no one in the place for several
hours. and that. even so, there should
have been no one in the loft where the
blaze originated. In the loft at the rear
OF the barn was stored a large amount or
hay and other feed for the horses, as
well as a large quantity or posters ana
unused paper, and il is supposed that 1t
was in pile of this material that the
fire was set.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
NICKEL THEATRE

BEGINNING today the Michel theatre
changes its program OF motion pictures
er pity this week. for the pictures shown
there yesterday were uncommonly good
when Women Vote" was a laughable
ject is being agitated everywhere these
days "a Slaves Love- was one OF the
finest dramatic pictures the. Nickel has
shown.
"A Gentleman Farmer was a very
amusing picture that kept everyone in an
uproar of laughter and all the other pic
lures were equally good. Bob Alden and
the Nickel Quartette sang the rollicking
new song. Take a Trip In My Boat,
with motion picture Illustrations. which
was heartily applauded, and Miss Du-
haime won unstinted approval I'm the
pretty sentimental song. Far Away"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
Jap BAND PLAYS
MUSIC FROM "MIKADO'

Chatham. Eng. June 1.-THE order is
sued by the admiralty that the music of
Sullivan's "Mikado" should not be played
on British warships In order not To of-
fend the susceptibilities OF the Japanese
visitors Is stil In force, but curious cir
cumstance has arisen and yesterday all
Chatham Is laughing over what Is called
"The Japanese insulting themselves"
The Japanese cruiser Tsububa Is lying
In the dockyard here and Setoguchi. the
bandmaster OF the cruiser. has chosen
sulilvan's music 20 play at the after-din-
ner dances given for the entertainment ot
visitors. The bands repertoire. written
and played by the japanese, contains al
the music OF the ''liikado."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-11
TROTTING HORSE DOPE
FROM ALL OVER THE MAP

Grace Bond (2:O9i4) holds the seasons
record for the Readville track with mile
in 2:l612.
Larry Cray. OF Effie Powers fame, Will
campaign the pacing mare Gypsey Red
(2;0SI1D this season.
Sweet Marie (2:02) has been stepping
miles around 2:15 for Billy Andrews over
the Poughkeepsie track
A 2-year-old pacing filly by Direct Hal
C2:O4lp In Jimmy Timothy's stable has
been n quarter In 3224 seconds.
The high priced pacing mare Laura Bel
lini trial 2:O4Jk. but a disappointment Is
reported 10 be working well for Lou Nc
Donald.
Walter Cox's candidate for the slow trot-
ting stakes. the gray mare Marjorie. by
Mihagan, looks a greatly improved mare
over last year.