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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
SCENIC TEMPLE

The bill at the Scenic Temple this week
Is fully up to the standard of the offerings
at this house. There are a few good turns
on the bill well worth seeing. The sketch
Of Arthur and Bessie Crona in The Dude
of the Village" is entertaining, for it
takes in a wide range. giving the male
member OF the team chance to do some
very clever juggling and top spinning.
Fanny Midgely, a comely young woman,
entertains with monologue that is well
received. George Morton. a clever young
man. who dances great deal better than
he sings, performs some very good steps
In wooden shoe dancing. Mr. James Cor
bly,. in a monologue, with comparatively
new material. is we'll received. Mr.. j.
w. Meyers sings the latest I'm illustrated
songs, Yankee Rose" and IT Am Tying
the Leaves So They Won't Come
Down" are very pretty sentimental bal
lads. with some OF the best stereoptcon
slides that have been seen here in long
time. He is considered one OF the best
singers on the stage today
The pictures are full OF comedy this
week. Lost Bass Drum" very amusing
German picture; Servants Strike" do
nestle strike that is a scream; "Wrest-
ling Matches OF 1906. Raising the Wind -
ION n Spree" "A Good Husband" "A
Wig Made to Order" "Whte Shoes: or
Looking for His Bank Note" and a most
amusing picture called Comedy Thieves" "
The pictures, as usual. will be changed
Thursday. as will Mr.. Meyers songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

kind that is calculated to please lovers Of
motion pictures immensely. One Of the
best pictures. and especially interesting to
lovers of athletics and outdoor sports.
is Swedish Sports" a picture showing
skiing and ice-boating in many interest
ing phases. II is quite a long picture, but
the audience enjoyed II so much that they
wished it was longer. THE White Shoes"
capital comedy picture. showed the ex-
citing and ridiculously funny chase OF a
man who has innocently stolen a check.
"An Unpleasant Legacy is another com
ical film showing how a man bequeathes
large sum OF money to his nephew pro-
viding the nephew will employ an Indian
servant who has been i'm the employ OF
the uncle. OF course the nephew takes the
servant in order to get the money and
the things that Indian doesn't do wrong
aren't worth mentioning. OF course IL was
all farcical. but II was cxcruciating.
THE Troubles OF a Tramp was an
amusing picture OF how work was forced
upon a hobo i'm spite of his efforts to
evade IL. and other good films were
Scenes I'm Roumania," pretty scenic
picture and wigs Made to Order" a
laugh-provoking picture. Bob Alden and
the Nickel quartet have a melodious offer
Ing In the pretty southern song. Fare
Thee Well, Ny Old Kentucky" which
had motion picture illustrations, and Miss
Duhame sang i'm her characterstically
fetching manner, IL Can't Find Another
Girl Like You" with pretty illustrations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

1t was a well satisfied audience that
witnessed the production OF Shore
Acres" at the Providence Opera House
last evening Digby Bell takes the part
in which thousands of theatregoers ad-
mired the late James A. Herne lie does
his work well, though. OF course, this Is
one OF those plays that one taking the
principal part must always suffer I'm COM
parison with the original performer, at
least, in the minds of the majority
shore Acres" was the work of Mr..
Herne. lie wrote the play and he acted
in II for long time. When the play was
written IL touched popular chord. Per-
haps, though. like many another good
, play, the enthusiasm over IL has some
what lesscned.
Still the company presenting Shore
Acres" at the opera house this week Is an
excellent one The scenery Is adequate
and there is a vim and go to the whole
tho earlier days.
MANY OF those who saw the perform
ance last evening did not wonder why the
play was once so popular. 1T ls nne
story of New England life and certainly
there are later plays that have been sue
cesses that are far less worthy OF retain
ing their hold on the public than this one.
II one has never seen Shore Acres ana
likes a good and wholesome play, this op-
portunity should not be missed.
The part taken by Mr. Bell, that Of tho
older brother OF the old Maine lighthouse
keeper who meets the severest of trials
and yet is made to appear so ordinary,
is not an easy one to portray. In the de-
scription OF the tragedy of his mothers
life, Mr. Bell as Nathaniel Berry does fine
work. Leslie Stowe is fully equal 10 the
demands made upon him as Martin Berry.
The other members OF the cast, which
includes James r. Galloway. Helen Whit
man Nevins Goodwin, Alice Haynes, =.
s. Wiltse. Edwin August and Dorothy
Hcine, all do their best TO make the per-
formancc worthy one. "Shore Acres
may be seen tonight. tomorrow afternoon
and tomorrow evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The "Crackerjacks" Is the attraction at
the Westminster theatre this week and
judging by the crowded house that greet
ed their appearance last evening. they GER
tainly are an attraction. The curtain
raiser is the skit entitled THE Saratoga
Bellies" number OF exceedingly funny
parodies, original costumng and va
riety OF bright. catchy songs combine TO
make the presentation successful Bob
Van Osten as Mysterious Sam" made a
signal success Of his part, his perform
ance being lively and fun OF FUN Bubi
Leoni and tho "Madcap" Sisters also
pleased the audience.
Nardon, Perry and Wilbur. clever en-
tertaincrs. all OF them were pleasing and
were well received in a singing and dane
ing act.
The Millard brothers. bicycle riders did
some real stunts I'm their line their en-
tire work being enthusiastically received.
The final act entitled Mature i'm Marble
Hall was a bright and catchy act and
deserved the prolonged applause meted
out to- IT,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
At THE THEATRES

ver second tenor: Geoffrey OHara. bari
tone, and Gus Reed, basso. furnished -
minutes OF harmony that was much ap-
preciated by the audience.
Agnes Mahr. as the American Tommy
Atkins" gave pretty and dainty ex-
hibition of toe dancing.
Matthews and Ashley I'm "Smashup in
Chinatown" furnish good comedy and
render several funny songs In a very
creditable manner.
Warren and Blanchard. singing and
talking comedians, who were seen here
for the first time yesterday, met with a
warm welcome. and give an entertain
ment that has much to commend II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy also made their
first appearance here yesterday in a fun
nv rural sketch. entitled AT Cowslip
Farm" This sketch deserves praise in
that IL is really funny. thereby differing
from many other so-called comedy
sketches.
other acts deserving OF mention are
Ben Ringold, as n "Socable Fellow; Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Bacon. banJoists, the
Schiliers, novelty comedy jugglers. and
Kitty Morris, coon shouter All OF these
are new.
McCarte's animals, which are monkeys,
are we'll trained. and a novel feature in
troduced fs that Of a monkey riding bf-
cycle. This act is sure to delight the
children.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
EMPIRE THEATRE

around the Clock" an entertainment
OF frenzied fun. which was seen here last
year. renewed it's welcome before a large
audience at the Empire Thearc last night.
Around tho Clock" has enough plot TO
give the Ritchie comedians a chance TO
exhibit their cleverness In the vocal and
comedy line Billie Ritchie. comedian OF
Joseph Coyne type, and one who comes
very near Coyne I'm manner and voice.
has the leading role as Billie Smith. Mr..
Ritchie Is really a comedian. one that
does not have to resort TO the slap stick
to create laughter. He has pleasing
manner that is bound TO cause an audi
ence TO feel at least interested.
Rich McAllister as Perkins. the bell
boy. was amusing in his acrobatic comedy
during the entire evening Mr.. Charles
H. Foreman was acceptable as the hus-
lband OF his wife Mr. oJhn Moore as
Hank wilson a Westerner with a voice.
and Mr. Dan Dawson as Algie Abbott
were acceptable Miss Gertrude Fort as
Mrs. Abbott. jealous wife, made the
most Of very difficult role. Miss Fort :
acting In tho second act proved that shc
has more than ordinary ability. Miss
Forts efforts were not fully appreciated
by last nights audience.
| The nuscal numbers are all tuneful.
"Playland." rendered by Miss Florence
| Clements I'm a sweet voice. proves the
most pleasing. Miss Clements possesses
well rounded voice OF great range. Her
three songs were well received. as were
those OF Miss Winifred Francis.
/ Around the clock is n capital enter
tainment for ono taken with melancholy
or tho blues " will he presented during
the remainder OF the week with the same
characters.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
KINGS THROAT
SPECIALIST SAW
THE KAISER

Windsor. Eng. Nov. 12-Prof. Sir Felix
semon, physician extraordinary TO King
Edward. noted throat specialist, was a
visitor at tho Castle this morning. Those
In the encourage of Emperor William say
he called solelylto see his old friend, Dr.
Illberg. the emperor's physician, with
whom, after a brief stay at the Castle.
he went out to inspect the Kings sanito-
rum at Frogmore. II Is regarded as
hardly conceivable, however, that a spe-
cialist OF the prominence OF Prof Semon,
knowing the surmises his visit under the
present circumstances would be bound TO
give rise TO, would have ventured TO the
castle unless for the purpose of a consul
tation regarding the emperor's throat
trouble.
In any event, His Majesty's GONZALES
cence appears to be uninterrupted. This
morning, he showed no signs of fatigue
after his journey. lie was astir at an
early hour and declared his cold was
much better. After breakfast the emper-
or accompanied King Edward on a shoot
ing expedition in Windsor forest.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
PAWTUXET VALLEY
Annual Report of Warwick De-
partment of Public Schools.
Classmates observation-disclosures.

The 61st annual report OF the depart
ment of public schools OF the town of
Warwick, has just been issued. The re-
port OF Supt. OF Public Schools Ell
wood II. Wyman deals with the condition
OF the schools throughout the town. L. S.
Tirrcll. also makes his report TO the
superintendent OF schools OF the condition
at the Warwick high school. The report
OF the various underteachers at the high
school are made to the principal.
John G. Brown and Joseph Perkins, Jr.,
truant officers show that special en-
deavor has been made during the past
year to enforce the school law.
RECEPTION TO CLASSMATES.
Mrs. Harry Mason of Pleasant View
avenue of Riverpoint entertained at her
home OH Saturday afternoon the members
OF tho class at the State Normal school
OF which she graduated. The graduates
nine In number, were royalty entertained
by Mrs. Mason. who during the afternoon
distributed "A poem written by her for the
occasion, engraved on pink tinted paper
a fine dinner was prepared the table dec
orations being In pink and class colors..
TO ELECT OFFICERS.
Considerable interest centres I'm tho cleo
ton OF officers I'm Company G. Second
Regiment, B. r. l. NJ. ordered by the
colonel to be held At the armory on
Thursday, Nov. q, 10 fill vacancies caused
by the resignation OF Capt. Farrell some
time ago. and the recent death of Second
Lieut.. John Prendergast The present
commanding officer, First Lieut.. John ].
Hughes, is understood not "A candidate
for the captaincy, preferring 10 continue
I'm his present position, which leaves the
field TO Color Sergt. James McChrystal of
the non commissioned STAFF who is also
captain of St .Joseph's Cadets OF Natick
and Capt. William Blade Of the Pontiac
Cadets, both Of whom are understood to
be candidates actively engaged in can
vassing the situation. Sergt. George III.
Gallagher of Company is mentioned as
the probable choice for second lieutenant.
LAID AT REST.
The funeral of Mrs. Margarette Duffy,
wife Of Patrick Duffy of Westcott. who
died at her home on Thursday after a
lingering Illness. was held yesterday at
tornoon at o'clock from St. JQscph's
church at Natick. The deceased was
widely known I'm the valley. Interment
Phenix.
The funeral Of Mrs. Emile Blais was
held this morning at . o'clock at ST.
Johns church at Arctic Centre. Mrs.
Blais was the wife OF Edward Blais of
Arctic village, and was in her 57th year,
and was the mother of several children.
HARVEST SUPPER.
The annual harvest supper and enter
tainment by the Tabernacle Church So
ciety was held on Saturday evening at
the town hall at Fiskeville, and was well
attended, and the supper was one of
those spreads for which Fiskeville people
alone are famous The program consist
ed of many numbers, provided by local
talent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

The Parson--Rastus, et de Lord on
Judgement Day should say 10 yo', What
stole? What would yo' say?
Rastus-Parson, I might say dat nah
wife done cooked EN-. but yo' know a
man amt compelled 10 testify agin' his
wife.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
FRENCH PRESIDENT
STARTS AUTO SHOW

Paris, Nov 12-The tenth automobile
exposition at the Grand palace here. was
inaugurated today by President Fallieres.
1t Is on more magnificent scale than
ever before, the electrical display, both
inside and outside the palace, being espec-
Tally striking. The exposition this year
10 noticeable for the great increase In
the number OF low-powered. moderate
priced vehicles. The waning popularity
of tho monsters in size and speed Is evil
denced by the reduced number exhibited
and the general cut prices OF from 30 to
40 per cent Few freak designs are
shown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
SUPT. FOSs
HAD 4 HEAR|NG
Of -FOUR HOURS

The subcommittee on school houses OF
tho school committee held a meeting last
evening I'm tho Classical high school
where the charges against Superintendent
Foss OF the janitors were gone into.
The session was a four-hour ono and
total OF - witnesses were called, nearly
all Of them ianitors.
After tho hearing it was announced that
nothing would be given out. thc commit
tee having tho matter under advscment.
Mr.. Foss was represented at the hear
ing by w NJ p. Bowen as counsel and
about ~ isnitors were I'm attendance In
the corridor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
DRUNKEN SAILOR
RESCUED FROM RIVER

William Burgess, a sailor. n years old.
Of Philadelphia. walked off the wharf At
the foot of Ward street al $50 O'Clock
this morning, while he was undsr tho in
hucnce of liquor. but was rescued bv
Frank Marsh. wstchman on tho steamer
Mount Hope and by Francis Mshoney
~ lS1 Wickenden street lie was turned
over ~ Patrolmen Dorsey and Mcdonnell,
who locked him up for drunkenness.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12
Rebel Leader Has 1000 Men

Madrid. Nov PA special dispatch
from Mclilla. Morocco, says that the
camp OF Rogri, the rebel leader in the
Malilla district, has been reinforced by
Caid Hllali. and now contained 5000 men,
with abundant ammunition. They are said
TO be preparing to attack the Imperial
forces.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-12

Elias Lederer reports that his variety
store a. 1881 Prairie avenue was broken
into last night and that candy valued az
81 Was stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
.CAkE-WALK AT ASYLUM
Polk Miller Arouscs Innintcs of Ifox-
pitnl to Grent E;nthuslasni.

Polk Miller ArOuscs Innintcs of Hos
pitnl to Grent IInthuslnsni.
Christmas Eve was happy time in
the Eastern state Hospital, for Mr.. Polk
Miller. In n response to request from
DR.. o. G. Brunck, left Richmond at 4
II M. yesterday, reached Williamsburg
at s r. Nj. entertained the patients in
the auditorium al the asylum for three
quarters of an hour, won their hearty
applause. and left, returning to Rich.
.mond by the q o'clock train.
Mr.. Miller found the stnge at the
auditorium hcaped with good things
representing Christmas cheer for the
audience, each person present having a
personally addressed share Of dainties.
Everybody was laughing and in
Christmas humor Everybody enjoyed
hearing Mr.. Miller's banjo and the
songs that went with 1t. "Old Dan
Tucker" Water Million Smilin On the
Vine" and others like them. and the
jokes that were almost IL not quite as
good as the songs.
Mr.. Miller's presence inspired 81 cake
Walk, In which two Of his audience
covered themselves with honor as the
origlnators of many new and original
steps.
When the celebrated banjoist found
that he must leave to get home with
out further loss of holiday time, lie
left behind him as his substitute en-
tertainer DR.. Brunck's assistant. DR.
Cochran who was about to favor the
audience with a hiEh-class Jig per-
formance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
.BROWNSON QUITS
AS BUREAUS HEAD
Much Mystery Surrounds
the Resignation Of the
Rear Admiral.
IS NOT IN ACCORD
WI-fII PRE- SIDEN t
Another Possible Explanation OF
Action Is That, Being Retired
Officer, His Nomination for
Active Service Would
Not BE Confirmed
by Senate.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. December 81
President Roosevelt to-day received
and accepted the resignation of Rear
Admiral Willard II. l3rownson as ciiief
of the Bureau of Navigation. The res
,gnation takes effect Immediately. and
Captain Cameron McR. Winslow has
been appointed to succeed the admiral.
No reason for the resignation Is given
at the White House.
Diligent inquiry from Adlniral
Brownson, from Secretary Metcalf and
at the White House failed to develop
the reason for the seemingly sudden
retirement of the rear-admiral from the
Navigation Bureau. Admiral Brown
son takes the position that the sub
iect Is one for the discussion of his
superior officers. Secretary Metcaif
passes the responsibility of stating the
reason of the resignation to President
Roosevelt.
Secretary Loeb. speaking for the
President says that no Information
can be obtained from that source. Two
theories have been advanced as being
sufficient in themselves to bring forth
the letter OF resignation.
Not in Accord With President.
One of these reasons Is that the
admiral finds himself unable to agree
with the IDEAS of the President regard
ing certain important policies to be
pursued by the Bureau of Navigation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
TAFT BACK AT HIS DESK
:c.nrn- From Cincinnati aud wades

Returns From Cincinnati md WudcS
Into Accu mutation of Mall.
WASHINGTON;SD. O., December 24--
Secretary Taft returned to Washington
to-day from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he
went to settle some matters connected
with the estate OF his mother. The
secretary was met at the station by
General Bell, chief of staff. who ac-
companied him to his home. where
they had luncheon. and then drove to
the War Department. There the sec
retary found a large amoun, of mail
matter awaiting him. and he spent
the afternoon in debating answers to
his correspondents.
A good part OF the correspondence
was of 4 personal character. and In
fact, the secretary had not yet, had an
opportunity ito turn hf; attention to
those matters of departmental busi-
ness. such as the. disposition to be
made Of the army officers who failed
to take the endurance ride" required
by the President.
Secretary Taft expects to spend to-
morrow quietly at his home with his
family. His son Robert has returned to
Washington from his college at New
Haven to spend the holidays. and the
secretary will therefore eat his Christ
mas dinner with all his family present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
REvENGED IN HER WILL
Woman WHO Got Ind Sent ut Theatre
s. UcsCtnIx Reuuekt

Woman WHO Got Bnd Sent ut Theatre
Rcscinds Bcquest.
HARTFORD, December 2d.-Because
she received tickets for rear seats at
the performance of SCHOOL" Miss Ell
len M. Case, a wealthy philanthropist,
cut off the Union for Home Work In
her will. The play was given at Par
sons Theatre by the Friendly Visitors.
an auxiliary Of the Union for Home
Work. Miss Case Tyas a subscriber for
the entertainment, and when she eX-
changed her check for tickets at the
theatre box office she received seats
In rear row In the balcony.
She had been for years member OF
the finance committee of the union,
and she was so deeply offended at be-
ing assigned to poor seats that she cut
the union off the list of societies she
decided to remember in her VIII. a
of her bequests showed
that she had the union down for Slo'-
900 and that she also planned to make
liz her residuary legatee. MISS S,ase a,s' >
will distributes more than slOo,ooo Tor
charitable purposes.
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Such disagreement, honestly enter
tafned. would leave the admiral but
one course, and that to take his place
on the retired list and relinquish the
active management of the bureau.
The other reason Is that the rear
ADMIRAL. being on the retired list of
the navy, may not be legally con-
trmed by the Senate to an appoint
!nent to active duty. 1t is known that
the judge-advocate's department Of
the navy has hean wrestling with this
legal question. with. special reference
to the, case of Admiral Brownson for
several weeks past. It is also known
recently been rendered. What the ef-
feet of this opinion is can only be
surmised. Those who believe that 1t
is the reason, for his resignation say
that the opinion sets forth the law
to be that his confirmation could not
be legally executed by the Senate.
Admiral Brownson's appointment as
chief of the Bureau Of Navigation was
made by the President during the
recess OF Congress. 1t is customary
for tile names of recess appontees
to go to the Senate on.its next con-
vening after the. appointments have
because of the uncertainty Of the
assigned to active duty. Admiral
Brownson's name has been Withheld
from the Senate pending. the render
ing OF the legal opinion In the case
Obvintcs Embarrassing Issue,
The resignation and Its acceptance
VIII obviate the raising of the uues-
ton between the Legislative and ex-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
ONLY ONE TRAIN IN TUNNEL

Southern Railway Acts ON Complaint
Of Locomotive EnElneers.
4 WASHINGTON. ID. C.. December Iii
The management of the Southern Rail
way Company has announced that here
after only one train will be allowed in
the tunnel leading south from the
Union Station. in this city. although
the tunnel is double-tracked. The or
Ter is the result OF the formal complaint
OF the Alexandria local of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, that the
smoke prevented their seeing the null
tiplicity OF signals displayed at the
entrance to the tunnels. 1t was at the
request OF the engineers that Repre-
sentative Carlin issued bill to pro-
hibit two trains being In the tunnel
at once. 1t Is assumed that the bill
x.iIl rlnIY hn ,yifI.drt iyn. - 2-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
PRAYERS: mo- MEDICINE

Police interference Required to Rcscn-
Child Frnn Snre Death.
SIOUx CITY. la. December "a
Monte Booker. nine-year-old girl.
dying of pneumonia in the mission OF
the Gift of Tongues cult. was re-
fused medicine by the devotees OF this
religious sect, who prayed long and
loud for her recovery
The chief OF police finally intervened
after tho Humane Society mad neg
lected TO take action. and yesterday
removed the girl TO the Samaritan Hos
pital. where she Is receiving proper
medical attention
Her mother. praying constantly in an
effort to effect n cure. declares she will
hold the authorities responsible for the
death of the girl. which Is hourly ex-
pecteI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-25
FINDS. RING IN THREE WEEKS
philadelphia Deputy Had Street
Scrubbed for a Week.

PHlLADELPHIA, PA, December "a.
Father PENIS streets are as clean
as pine table, because John virdln.
Assistant Chief of the Bureau of High
ways. lost his $3.50 diamond on Friday,
the 18th. yirdin in vain searched high
and low, and then an order was issued
to the white wings" to scrub the
streets as ncver before. and keep on
sscrubbing.' For more than 4 week II
has been going on, but still no trace
OF the ring. @
picked up a copy of Three Weeks"
that lie had been reading. There,
marking the thirteenth chapter. was
his missing ring.