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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
kEITH's THEATRE.

II the entire list OF plays available for
otock company use had been searched
through and through a more appropriate
or pleasing one for Old Home Week
could not have been chosen than the AL
bee stock companys Offering Before
and After" for Keith's theatre next
week. Not only Is this play one OF the
most recent big laughing hits OF New
York. but II is one that will provide even
the most blase person with a laugh every
minute the curtain is up. This choice OF
offering. together with the fact that
Keith's theatre Is one OF the show"
places OF Providence place where visi-
tors are always taken--and is the pretti-
est theatre In New England outside OF the
Boston Keith theatre. makes II foregone
conclusion that that cool and very pleas
ant playhouse will be the Mecca for
thousands OF Old Home Week visitors.
The Albee stock company has warm
place In the hearts Of Providence play
goers and there is nothing on the Old
Home Week program that can compete
with them for drawing power
Before and After was originally pro-
duced about two years ago, 1t was given
in Providence as a sort of try-out, but,
coming practically unknown, II did not
attract many theatregoers. Shortly af-
terwards. however. 1t had all New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26

ing pictures and Illustrated songs has
been selected with a view to securing an
unusual diversity and highly entertain
ing qualities; and an extra number OK
new moving pictures will be shown. COW
ering wide range OF striking subjects
and such as are calculated to please the
greatly varying tastes OF the big crowds
OF visitors TO the city. The vaudeville Sec
tion will include ellison and Countess, a
team of character comedy sketch artists
well known here. whose act is said TO be
extremely lively and entertaining and TO
include much material for laughter.
Mamie Harnish. who enjoys a high repu-
tation In vaudeville as a monologuist and
Is very favorably known here. will offer
her new act, which she modestly styles
"just songs and stories," but which is
said to be full Of ginger and humorous
qualities. George w. Graham, the sweet
voiced tenor who has become such ia
vorite with Scenic patrons, will sing four
popular illustrated song hits: and Charles
E. Sowle will contribute cornet solos. On
Thursday for the remainder OF the week
a change OF songs and pictures will be
presented.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26

laughing and had a long run in that city,
only to be revived there last winter for
another long run. There is no question
but that Il is one OF the funniest plays
with a powder. called The Sunny Jim
Powder which has been concocted by
DR.. Latham. Dr. Latham claims for his
powder the power to change O. gloomy
person into a person OF amiablity and
optimism. He tries TO induce his friend,
DR.. Page, celebrated nerve specialist.
to endorse the powder; but Dr. Page
the same time have revenge upon DIR.
Page for his skepticism Latham admin
listers a powder 10 Page. unknown to the
latter.
Immediately II has the effect that La
than has claimed for IL. but too large a
dose makes Page so exceedingly anable
that one of his patients thinks he is nirt-
band, an excitable Frenchman, sees the
kiss. and challenges Page TO a duel. Page
refuses to fight. and the Frenchman then
demands that he be introduced TO Mrs.
Page. that he may give DR.. Page some
OF his own medicine by flirting with Mrs.
Page Page is very indignant. but TO get
same time protect his wife. he Introduces
to the Frenchman another woman as
Mrs. Page. The real Mrs. Page hears
about the fictitious Mrs. Page, and there
are all sorts of complications and trou-
bles arise for the innocent Dr. Page.
When a -dipeeeeis threatened and Mrs.
Page will not listen TO his explanations,
he tries one OF DR.. Latham's powders
upon her and the result is indeed laugh
able. Various other characters help In
the development of the fun, among them
James Jeffreys. man constantly being
mistaken, to his great annoyance, for the
prize fighter. and who is listening 10 the
voice of nature; Cora Bell. his long-lost
wife, an actress who has done everything
from THE Holy City to Salome's Seven
Veilsn and various others.
The cast will be as follows: DIR. Page,
Mr.. Ingersoll DIR. Latham, Mr.. Churchill;
Mrs Page, Miss Block; Mrs. Taylor, Miss
Rogers Odette. Miss Winslow; Cora Bell,
Miss Reimer; Col. Larivette, Mr.. Harris;
Mr.. Driscoll, Mr.. Christie; James JEFF
freys, Mr.. Cummings; Louise. Miss Car
roll: Cassiue Mr.. Flemmings.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
GOSSIP OF THOSE WHO
ENTERTAIN the PUBLIC

During the Old Home Week offering OF
THE Night Before Christmas" at the
Empire Theatre, Willard Dyer will sing
between the acts with beautiful illustra-
tions. Dreaming" Bronco Buster and
Good Bye. Glory" and there will be an
excellent program OF the latest moving
pictures.
It shows excellent judgment on the part
OF the Keith management to so frequent
ly choose plays for the Albee stock COM
pany that have so many good parts. In
Before and After" Mr. Ingersoll. Miss
Block, Miss Winslow. Miss Reimer. Mr..
Harris. Mr.. Cummings. Mr.. Christie and
Mr.. Churchill all have exceptionally nne
roles.
Helen Reimer will play an advocate of
woman's rights in "A Contented Woman"
at Keith's when that play Is produced
there by the Albee company and her pre-
vious success I'm similar roles makes ev-
eryone anticipate a particularly amusing
performance from this clever actress. IL
was I'm such a part In "A Lottery Of
Love- that Miss Reimer scored one of
her biggest previous successes and no one
who saw her In that role will ever forget
how indescribably funny she was in her
mannish costume.
Leah winslow OF the Albee stock com
pany has been having a week OF we'll
earned rest this week. which she spent
at Plymouth. Mass. with some friends,
making a hurried trip 10 New York the
early part OF the week and coming to re-
hearsals every morning. While In New
York Miss Winslow had two excellent Of
fere made 10 heroine TO 60 10 Florida as
leading woman OF n new stock company
but she remained loyal to the Albee CON-
pany She will return 10 the cast ~
Keith's Theatre next week as odette IN
Before and After
The subscription list for, the fall and
winter season OF the Empire Theatre
which commences on Monday matinee.
Aug. ~, will be open the coming week
and patrons desiring any particular seats
for the entire season can have same re-
served for them by levinG their name at
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
DISTINGUISHED
GUESTS ADDRESS
WAR VETERANS

Mayor Mccarthy. Chief Justice w. w.
Douglas OF the supreme court. Congress-
man ID. L. ID. Granger. former Gov. Will
liam Sprague and Col. Samuel A. Pearce
we're the speakers at the 9th anniversary
meeting OF the Fifth regiment. Rhode
Island hoavy artillery. and Battery +.
Veteran association. at Fields Point yes
terday. The mayor praised the patriot
ism Of the state. Chief Justice Douglas
told OF the valorous deeds which had
characterized the veterans during the
war. Col. Poarce spoke OF the regiments 9
work I'm North Carolina, and Gov.
Sprague spoke or the future OF the United
States
A eulogy was delivered on Capt. Taft
by Col. Moran. The election of officers
resulted as follows:
President, Corporal w. l. Collins; vice.
president, Sergt. Edward Southwick; Sec
ond Wce-presdent, David Shawcross !:
third vice-president, James Hanley; sec
retary. and treasurer. William II. Chen
cry; assistant secretary, Frank III. Pot
ter: chaplain Rev. Samuel III. Webb; ex-
ecutive committee. Col. James Moran.
Lieut. Dutee Johnson. Sergt w. H..
Johnson, Sergt. Thomas Reed and Sergt.
George w. Ford.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
EMPIRE THEATRE

Old Home Week will mark the last OF
this seasons popular Empire theatre sum-
mer stock company productions. when
presentation of the beautiful pastoral
drama The Night Before Christmas" Will
be given. TIE story Is most unique one
and is an excellent choice for an Old
Home Week offering. as the author has
furnished every opportunity for Intense
dramatic action that would be In keeping
with the holiday. The story opens in
country farm house, where John Philips.
Jr., the drunken son of Judge Phillips.
has been sent to reform. which he has
failed to do On the night before Christ
mas the Judge and his wife arrive at the
farmhouse to attend the wedding Of a
very dear friend. and on his arrival there
n much rejoicing, for he Is highly re-
spected by the citizens OF the neighbor-
hood. Jack, the son. greets him and is
reprimanded by his father for his bad
habits. but he tells the father that there
Is only one way that can reform and
that is by allowing him to marry the
belle OF the neighborhood, Marion Will
nams,, with whom he Is deeply In love.
The Judge forbids this marriage. owing TO
q cloud that exists over the girls birth,
and while father and son are talking
Marion overhears the conversation about
her She meekly submits to the caustic
criticism of the father and the boy goes
home with her against the fathers wishes.
The father IL angcred by the action Of
the son. but the rejoicing extended TO him
by his friends force his feelings to be
swallowed up and they all SO to the we'd
ding. while some OF the party decide 10
go 20 the Convent church and help with
the Christmas decorations.
Jack and Marion return home and their
conversation Is interrupted by the appear
ance of Bud Means, the country bully.
who Is also In love with Marion. Hear
ing that Jack has won her heart, he In
sultingly recalls the cloud over her head,
for which he is knocked down by Jack.
upon whom he swears TO have revenge.
Jack and Marion proceed TO the church
70 help in the decorations. As the old
folks are about TO leave Bud makes his
appearance on the scene and tries TO make
Marion promise TO marry him, threaten
ing TO make her unft for any mans wife
Unless she does 80. Jack fortunately APP
pears and gives Bud a good beating. As
he comes to his senses a tramp appears
on the scene and recognizes Bud as the
man who had induced his wife 20 leave
homs and whom ne afterwards had muir
dered. Joe Miller. the tramp. had come
10 The old church yard this night 10 visit
his wife's grave and had sworn 10 kill
the man who wrecked his life. II he ever
met him. lie picked up the knire whoch
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26

The Old Home Week regatta will In
clude some OF the greatest races eeen
here in many a day. For some time the
rowing committee has been at work and
plans have been completed for the mon
ster regatta on the Seekonk. At the meet
ing of the Old Home Week committee
last evening Mr.. Marsh reported regard
ing the entries for the regatta and show
ed that very splendid affair Is being
arranged. which will probably exceed in
interest any regatta ever before held In
New England. The committee gave him
an appropriation OF sl4oo and elected him
chairman of a special regatta committee,
and he promised that the deficiency would
be made ip by members OF the Narragan-
sett Boat club The whole AFFAIR will
cost something over $1,000.
The entries follow:
Four-oared shell-Senior, Columbia
Rowing association OF Boston. Riverside
Boat club of Boston. Jeffries Point Boat
club of Boston. 81. Alphonsus Boat club
OF Boston; intermediate. Jeffries Point
Boat club of Boston, Harlem Rowing
club of New York; junior. Jeffries Point
Boat club OF Boston, Columbia Rowing
association of Boston. Laureate Boat
club OF Troy, N. Y.
Four-oared gIgs-First Bohemian Boat
club of New York; Dauntless Rowing
club Of New York.
Eight-oared shell--Senior, Riverside
Boat club OF Boston. Jeftries Point Boat
club of Boston. Wyanoke Boat club Of
New York. Metropolitan Rowing club
of New York; intermediate. Spring
field Boat club OF Springfield. Mass.
Wachusett Boat club OF Worcester.
Mass. Riverside Boat club of Boston.
Columbian Rowing association of Boston,
First Bohemian Boat club of New York;
junior, Lone Star Boat club of New York;
Rockrimmon Boat club OF Springfield.
Harlem Rowing club of New York. Kali
umet Boat Club OF Worcester. Mass, Co
luunbian Rowing association of Boston,
Wyanoke Boat club of New York, Lau-
reate Boat club OF Troy. N. Y.
Association single sculls-Senior, Har-
lem Rowing club. Wyanoke Boat club,
First Bohemian Boat club, Riverside Boat
club. Shawmut Rowing club; interme-
dates, Wachusett Boat club. Riverside
Boat club. Nassau Boat club; juniors,
Shawmut Rowing club. Bohemian Boat
club, Harlem Rowing association, Wachu-
sett Boat club, Metropolitan Boat club,
Laureate Boat club.
Double SOULS cluhs-Senior. Riverside
Boat club OF Boston, Mass. Wachusett
Boat club of Worcester, Harlem Rowing
club OF New York. Metropolitan Rowing
club OF New York; intermediate. River
side Boat club Of Boston. Jeffries Point
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
RIVERSIDE
Advertisements and items for the News.
Democrat may be left at the Riversids
Dry Goods Store. z and 8 Lincoln avenue.

Capt Parker Mccarthy, an old and
his home. Sc Worcester avenue. some time
yesterday morning. Hiram Peckham,
conductor. in passing Mr.. McCarthys
home in the morning. saw the old mans
face near window. but thought nothing
of ii. but when he returned to his dinner
and saw the face In the same position at
once notified Sergt Bickford, who went
to the house and found the old gentleman
dead. He called Medical Examiner Ma
gill of Providence. who Is acting for Med
ical Examiner Allison, who with his wife
are In Europe DR.. Magjii said that death
was due to heart trouble. The deceased
was of old New England stock. he and
his father being sea captains from the
state OF Maine. The deceased was q
member Of lodge OF Masons in his native
state and OF Somerset lodge OF Odd Fell
lows at Fall River. He lived alone, his
wife having died about one year ago and
a little later his son, died In Washington,
u. Gle -ieaves-eHe- married daughter.
who resides in Providence. Since Capt.
Mccarthy retired from sea-faring life he
made his home in this section, where he
owns considerable real estate. There
were none to know him of any class or
creed but what found him to be a man
of generous disposition and devoted hus-
band and father.
The masquerade ball by John r. Case
Camp, Sons OF Veterans. held at Vanity
Fair last evening. was huge success.
The affair was held in the large dancing
pavilion. which was packed. The first
prizes for costumes were won by Ira ID.
Com and his daughter, Grace. of this
place. The committee in charge was Rob-
ert Hay. George II. Bolton. Frank p Bal
lou, Edward Hicks and William Hovse.
Al an early hour this forenoon 10 cars
loaded with excursionists from Boston
passed through here for Crescent Park.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
SAVED FROM DROWNING
BY HIS WHISPERS

Atlantic City, July N.-TIis chin whisk-
ers, which served as a grip for Lfeguard
Davis, saved the life Of Prof. Ines Zim-
mer. og Ingolstadt. Germany. who was
seized with cramps while swimming In the
surf off the steel pier.
He arrived in America on Saturday and
came here yesterday. His first act was
TO tal0e a plunge In the surf, and mis-
calculating his strength against the ocean
currents. he attempted TO round the end
OF the big pier.
was seized with cramps and screamed for
help.
When Guards Sprague and Davis reach
ed where the swimmer had been seen TO
go down Davis divcd three times before
he secured grasp on the imperial on the
chin OF the drowning bather. Still hold
ing the whisker grip. Davis swan TO a
boat and tho half drowned man was
brought to shore and revived.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
PILGRIMS EXCURSION TO
N. LONDON TOMORROW

The steamer Pilgrim of the Providence
line. weather permitting, will have an
other OF its interesting excursions to New
London tomorrow. leaving Fox Point
wharf at 10 q. M, and returning about
p. m This trip will give all n grand op-
portunity TO view the waters OF Mount
Hope bay. Narragansett bay and Block
Island sound, and music Will be furnish
ed by the Pilgrims orchestra There
will be first-class dining room and lunch
counter service and tickets for the round
trip only II. obtainable at Windsor's
ticket Office. Tickets are limited, so
those who desire n pleasant day should
make immediate arrangements.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
SCHOOL FOR MURDERERS
OUT IN YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown. o.. July T.--The police de-
clare that members of the Black Hand
society In this region have maintained
school for murderers Sessions were
held in a secluded house at night and a
rubber man was used as the victim to
instruct the members 20 become adept In
the use of the stiletto
Giuseppe Catronfco and John Joti.
under arrest are supposed 20 be ring
leaders of the gang that has terrorized
not only Italians living In this city.
but els DIN the western part OF Penn
sylvania. The police In their raid.
found trunk belonging 10 one OF the
men containing letters. stilettoes and
revolvcrs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26

CLAN-NA-GAELS OUTING
AT ROCKY POINT TUESDAY

On Tuesday next. July 30. will occur the
Sist annual excursion of the Clan-Na-
Gaels OF Rhode Island at Rocky Point
No pains have been spared to make this
the most successful event in this organi-
zation's outing history.
There will be a big street parade at 8 a.
m. leaving from Exchange place, and on
the grounds at famous Rocky Peint there
Will be all sorts OF games and sports. All
indications point to a wonderful demon
stration, and as the day falls during Old
Home Week, the attendance will no doubt
be enormous.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
Joy LINE EXCURSION
TO COTTAGE CITY

Tomorrow. weather permitting. the new
twin-screw steel steamer Tennessee Of the
Joy limo will make an excursion. to ia
nous Cottage CITY, leaving the wharf at
Point street bridge at 10 a. m. sharp. and
returning to the city about p. m.
Music will be furnished by Mcguire q
Savoy orchestra. and tho dining room SER
vice and Entertainments will be OF the best.
Tickets and staterooms may be secured
at 9ibson's or On the dock.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
Lost His Nerve

Niagara Falls. N. Y. July 27.-August
Overlook of Baltimore, Md, was arrested
yesterday as he sat on the bridge OF the
Niagara Gorge, preparing to leap into the
river. lie was reading Dumas THE Man
With the Iron Mask" TO compose himself.
He said he had come TO Niagara TO end
his life and spent last night I'm the gorge
because he did not have the nerve 10
make the leap.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
Block Island by the Mount Hope

The steamer Mount Hope OF the Provi-
dence, Fall River and Newport line leaves
daily (week days) at 9:15 a. m, for Block
Island, returning at S:15 y. m. and on
Sundays leaves this city at 10 a. m, re-
turning also at 3l5 p. IN.
The tickets for the round trip are ST.
and IL affords a delightful sail. as we'll as
an opportunity to see the attractive re-
sort OF Block Island.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
Died in the Mud

Stamford, Conn.,. July N.-John Gavigan,
five years old, of Greenwich avenue. play
ing with Frank De Witt, four, on the
shore of the harbor yesterday afternoon,
the tide running out. reached for a shell,
lost his balance and fell headferemast
into mud. There he stuck, unable to get
out.
The boys father later pulled the boy out
OF the mud, but ne was unconscious and
all efforts to revive him fafied-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26
Baseball at Rocky Point

Tomorrow there will be two ball games
between the Providence team and Balti-
more at Rocky Point, the game being
called at ais.
It's a double header. and there will be
a big tendance undoubtedly to witness
the games between these two strong
teams.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-26

the best and handsomest pleasure park
on the Atlantic coast. Then add TO this
the fact that on these grounds there are
more attractions than all other Rhode
Island parks combined and we have the
reason why thousands and thousands
journey to this spot every week In July
and August.
During Old Home Week there may he
DAYS when the heat will be we'll nigh un-
bearable In the city, then HE We 10 Rocky
Point where there II sure 10 be differ
ence of 10 degrees In the temperature. IL
will be well to bear this In mind that a
half-hour ride from Providence will take
one to land where the thermometer reg
listers at least 10 or Is degrees lower. Upon
arrival there is every conceivable form
OF pleasure to be INDUCED In. First and
foremost OF them all, is the delightful
open-air theatre where light opera and
vaudeville show that surpasses any In
the country for twice the money asked is
to be seen. For Old Home Week the pro-
ratio farce, "Mr. Planet from Mars with
20 people In the casD: ID. Alvinin and COM
pany, the great illusonists duplicating the
feats of the celebrated Chinese magician.
Ching Ling Fee. Sadie Macdonald. late
contralto OF Lulu GJaser company, Black
and Leslie, premier comedy novelty ar
lists. Edythe Gibbons. singing comedienne,
and Joe Belmont. the human bird.
In addition to all the above enticing at
fractions. there will be a balloon ascen-
sion and daring parachute jump from
the clouds by Prof Owens, the we'll
known aeronaut. every afternoon and evc-
ming In the evening with pyrotechnic
display. Every night OF Old Home Week
Rocky Point will blaze in the glory OF the
biggest fireworks display ever seen in
Rhode Island
Col. Harrington has engaged at great
expense a band which promises TO be the
finest In the state. They will render free
concerts afternoon and evening. Che my
riads OF attractions all invite your pa
tronage The beautiful dance hall out
over the bay, with Bridgham's Singing or
chestra, undoubtedly the best place to
dance you can find: and there Is the cir
Gle swing, the giant chutes the palm gar
den, with the Tyrolean and Yodle con-
certs days and evenings, by a band OF
italian troubadours. The bathing is per-
feet and the midway is loaded with fun.
Last but not least. are Gardner's shore
dinners, which are conceded by all to be
the best on the bay. They are real clam
bakes and the homecoming will be COM
plete only after partalting of one Of these
real Rhode Island feasts.