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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-02

VINO came in Tor q large snare OF plane
for the shrInkage of values OF Finu-
canes company from 50 to 1917. This
tremendous drop was due largely tn
the exclusive amount of water injected
into the corporation.
SERVANT GIRLS SAVINGS.
Certain bankers interested in having
the bonds and stock sold quickly after
the watering process advised their pa
irons, among them many women, to
buy -Finucane telephone stock Even
servant girls and day Iaporers put their
savings into the venture at so. Pres
entity II started on its record breaking
slide 10 1879. The common stock (mere
voting trust certlfiCates) started In at
SO and is now dead at 3
Tho independent company was based
on the Rochester Telephone company,
score of subsidiary operation compa-
MES embracing Syracuse. Utica. James
town and many smaller places, also the
Stromberg- Carlson Telephone Manufac-
turing plant here covering 20 acres
The actual value OF the two was about
100000 600, but Finucane and his help.
ers sold S13,500.0O0 OF bonds and woulf
have sold Sl7.010OOO, as intended. had
not the investing public become sus-
plclous. The StrOmborg plant big
money-makeT was badly managed and
ran the company into debt Walter Is.
Duffy has been a consistent friend or
the company. aiding II In every way he
could
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-02

tances, the leakage being light. 1t Is
proposed TO transmit the tidal power
through pipes to stone and lime quar-
rles and factories OF R0cklnnd and
places within 90 miles.
The electric incubator of DR.. Weaver.
health officer OF Southport. Eng, is
heated by electric radiators. part OF
which can be switched automatically
into or out OF circuit, to regulate the
heat. one form OF the incubator has
a maximum ana minimum thermome-
ter, with electrical contacts, the circuits
being so arranged as 10 throw the rhdI-
ators into and out of circuit as the tenn
perature reaches It's lower and higher
limits respectively The temperature to
be maintained can be adjusted as de-
sired
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-02
EVERYBODY BUSY.

Since the Bell Interests offered 10 pay
$3.50 for each 81 600 bond, 81 for each
500 par value of stock and 81 for each
500 shares OF deferred stock the lnde
pendent interests have been busy from
the Atlantic to the Missouri and last
Monday held conference IN Cleye'
land, at which they formulated an offer
for the properties and appointed
Charles West Of Allentown. Pa. Judge
OtVls OF lspllefontc, o.. Is. G., Hubbeil
OF Buffalo, and James Il. Hoge ana u,
/. Bradley OF Cleveland. a committee
TO negotiate with officials OF the COM
pany.
George Eastman ana James S. Wat
son received a request from the CleNe-
land committee to open negotiations on
behalf Of the company. They refused,
but persisted IN their attempt TO give
the Bell corporation control OF the blk
system, which. II Is admitted, would
cause about $3,000,00o OF bonds of SUBJ
sldiary compani 10 become worthless
and many more millions OF Independent
telephone property TO be greatly de-
pIeclated.
BELIEVER IN MONOPOLY.
Eastman Is a firm believer IN monop-
DIV as his connection With the Kodak
camera and phOtOgra phiC supply bust
ness shows. and lie thinks there should
be but one telephone system and that
ID should charge higher rates than the
Independents now get II II well known
that II Bell interests get the Indepen-
dent system the price IN Rochester VIII
soon be as high as the Bell rates are
now A business telephone costs s72 q
year and residence phones s2s and $3.50,
according 10 the distance from the eN-
change ana Kind OF service, The fnde-
pendent company charges only saS a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
NICKEL THEATRE

II the laughter and applause with which
the program at the Nickel theatre was
received yesterday Is any criterion of
what is To happen at that popular and
cozy playhouse during the new year, then
success is written for II in large letters.
Certainly there could be no mistaking
the very emphatic signs of appreciation
and approval OF yesterdays audience for
the uncommonly fine program OF motion
pictures and illustrated songs which ush-
cred In the first three days OF this week.
There is not a picture I'm the entire list
that did not arouse prolonged and hearty
enthusiasm. Married for Millions" is
laughable picture woven around the dis
astrous romance OF Anna Gould and the
Count Boni de Castelane. 1T Served Him
Right and The Disagreeable Honey
moon are two other very comlcal pic
lures: and Between Two Fires" was so
funny that many remained TO see IL
second time Bob Alden sang, with his
characteristic expression. "The Moon Has
His Eyes on You" with pretty illustra-
tlons and scored big hit.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
EMPIRE THEATRE

Those who enjoy seeing a highly sen
sational melodrama OF the conventional
type. with a brave and handsome hero a
beautiful and loving heroine, a heartless
villain "A wicked adventures. and where
every character Is armed with a revolver.
knife or some other dangerous weapon,
will receive a treat II they attend per-
Torrance of AT the Worlds Mercy" at
the Empire theatre this week.
The play met with a very good recep-
ton at the theatre last evening. all the
characters playing their parts admirably.
The scenic effects Ia the production are
very elaborate. but poor advantage was
taken at the performance last evening to
display them to good advantage.
owen Davis, the popular melodramatic
playwright, Is the author Of the play; and
IL is given I'm four acts, including eight
scenes. The plot Is good. but Is Complica-
ted and "a little drawn out The hero's
cousin Dr. Grey plots 20 kill his little
daughter that he may inherit the fortune
willed TO her lie and the girls father,
Jack Austin, are trustees OK the child's
estate: and the doctor had appropriated
much OF the money FOR his own use. lie
Is aided by an adventures. who had been
Jacks sweetheart before he married. ard
she hoped To win him hack 10 her from
his wife and child They administer a
drug to Jack that brings on his former
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
KElTH'S THEATRE.

II is hard TO pick the headliner a.
Keith's theatre this week, for they are all
of that variety. and there is not single
act on the entire program that does not
make an emphatic hit. Long before the
doors opened yesterday at the popular
theatre there was record-breaklng
crowd waiting to gain admittance, Tor
everyone had recognized in the list OF
talent announced for the week program
OF extraordinary strength and attractive
ness.
Much interest was felt in the first pre-
sentation here of Harry Tate's burlesque,
Fishing" which came with a long record
of success in London and New YORK
Fishing is quite as funny as Motor
ing" Mr. Tates other satire which was
at Keths theatre last winter, and Tor
quarter of an hour yesterday 1t had the
audience screaming with laughter. Fish
ing tells of the many amusing mishaps
that befall an amateur sportsman VINO
goes fishing to tell his friends how TO 40
il properly After many funny happen
Fings, and spelling the sport of genuine
fisherman. the amateur and his guide con
tent themselves with buying their hsH
from youth who has had some luck.
This gives only a bare outline OF gen
uinely funny act which really must be
seen TO be appreciated.
A rousinE welcome was extended Eva
williams and JAG Tucker. two big IA
NOrttCS VINO ndu nCtH dpStuN AiOiil '''N
Providence stage for four years. Ihey
appeared for the first time here I'm Skin
ny's Return" a sequel to their slang clas-
sic. "Skinny's Finish" which kept the au-
dience alternately laughing and applaud
ing by it's quaint slang and pathos. MISS
williams study OF the wistful. optimistic
Mary Ellen Murphy is one of the most
artistic delineations OF the entire Ameri-
can stage-either legitimate or vaudeville
and anyone who sees her alone VIII
come away with feeling OF satisfaction,
even If he sees no other act on the pro
gram. Every little movement, every lit
tie look every little catch in her voice.
means something and the audience is in
variahly swayed by the varying emotions
OF this little artistic Mr.. Tucker, as
skinny. is an admirable foil for Miss VIII
uams He has an unctuous humor that
Is irresistible and, rare and commendable
fact he does not exaggerate. It's like
bit of life not acting-is 'Skinny's Re
turn" as played by Miss Williams and
Mr. Tucker
one of the genuine hits of the bill was
made by Lee Tung Foo who is said 10 be
the worlds only Chinese baritone. Yes
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
IMPERIAL THEATRE

A more diversified or pleasing show
has rarely been seen at the Imperial
than that given bv the Goth Century
Maids this week. II abounds in mirth
and music Of high order; and interest
Is not suspended until the final fall OF
the curtain. The chorus is young,
sprightly and exceptionally good look
Ing and sings and dances with pleas
Ing vivacity and grace
The curtain raiser is lively musical
comedy entitled the "20th Century
Maids Reception" with the comedy well
sustained by James Morton. The mu-
sical numbers are up 10 date and led
by Grace Foster, vivacious little
blonde
The olio is exceptionally we'll ball
anced, including novelties that really
took the house by storm. Miss lorna
Hanlon, pleasing little miss who
sings sweotly i'm masculine attire, has
an excellent voice that she uses effect
lively in popular songs; and her man
nerism materially assists her in win
ming favor. Ritter and Foster, a song
and dance team. execute some difficult
steps that call forth loud applause. Tho
male member renders coon songs in
true southern style. while his vivacious
little partner easily coaxed the au-
dience 20 join In the catchy chorus of
her song. JOS x. Watson tells some
funny stories in Jewish dialect that
take well; and Morton and Diamond fur
nish much fun in a sketch entitled
My Brothers Reception" The olio
closes with creditable juggling act
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
SCENIC TEMPLE

The large number who enjoyed the eX-
cellent entertainment at the new Scenic
Temple on Mathewson street yesterday
afternoon and evening testified to the In
terest aroused by the opening OF this at
tractive new amusement resort; and tho
roars OF laughter that greeted the COM
edy pictures and enthusiastic applause
given 10 the numerous entertainers
proved that the Scenic Temple manage
ment has successfully hit the popular
taste The musical selections 10y the or
chestra contributed no little to the excel
lence Of the program, while the comfort
able seats and cheerful surroundings
were appreciated. Grace Belmont and Joe
Sindic sang admirably some Of the latest
popular illustrated songs; and each was
compelled TO respond to numerous en-
cores. Chris Christopher's character
songs and novel violin specialties made "A
decided hit. and the high-cass special
ties Of the other entertainers were all
equally favored Among the moving pic
lures especially enjoyed were Married
for Millions" burlesoue on Count Boni
Castellane's experience; Honeymoon
Trip" PAY Day." Between Two Fires.
and the beautifully picturesque "Trip to
Niagara"
The Scenic Temple opens daily at noon,
and offers a continuous performance un-
I'll 1890 at night the program running an
hour or more before being repeated; and
an entire change Of program will be
made each Thursday and Monday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
MYSTIC SHRINERS
SAW NEW YEAR IN

The Mystic Shrners made New Years
eve notable at Infantry hall, where the
mobiles of Palestine temple held their
usual watch night observance. About
10:3O o'clock a large class of initiates
reached the Mecca of their ambitions, and
served. During the festivities which fol-
lowed, and to which many OF the COM
pany contributed. Shehadi a. Shehadi.
one of the officers of the temple, read an
original poem on Holy Moses"
The annual election of officers resulted
a follows
Potentate Clayton A Ballou: chief rab-
ban. Benjamin Z. Moulton; assistant rab-
ban. Fred l. Dana. high priest and
prophet. James A. Rogers; Oriental guide,
Clarence NJ. Dunbar; treasurer. John O..
Massie: recorder, William r.. Husband;
trustees, George II. Burnham, George l..
Shepley and Albert l.. Anthony. repre-
sentatives To the imperial council, Clay
ton A. Ballou George II. Grant, Arthur
w Dennis and T.. Percy Davis: first GER
emonial master, John r. Dennis; second
ceremonial master. Aldrldge- c. -Pearcei
directors. Andrew r. Eddy, Edwin @.
Penniman Henry A. Carpenter. Joseph
T. Buringame. Frank r. Pearce and Rob-
ert l.. Spencer: marshal John T. lnman;
captain OF the guard. John A GammOns;
outer guard, Charles T.. Hill; assistant
guard. Joseph ~. Potter. captain Of the
Arab patrol. Judson G. Mackenzie; alche-
mist. Elmer A. Beaman: assistant alche-
mist. William +. Bowen; gestlculator,
A. l.. Johnson; electrician, Charles r.
Han; assistant electrician, Elmer B. Ja-
cobs. musical director, Warren l.. Tur-
ner: medical examiners, Herbert Terry,
NJ. D.. William w. Hunt, NJ. -,
w. Il. Rothwell, NJ. D.. Clifford II.
stewards. George II. Grant and Arthur
". Dennis
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

craving for liquor and he again takes to
drinking, while his child is kidnapped.
With the aid OF his true and faithful
wife Jack conquers the evil: and begins
the search for his child The villain and
his accomplce are aided by a brutal ne
gro and Jew. The latter finally turns
against them, and aids Jack and his wife.
All ends well I'm the final scene. when
the villain and his accomplices are killed
by lightning
Forest Stanley who assumes the role OF
Jack Austin, has a very difficult part, and
his admirable work was greeted with
hearty applause by the large audience,
which was present despite the storm. Miss
Eleanor Franklin plays the part of the
heroine in very pleasing manner: and
Miss Alice Meredith portrayed the ad-
venturess very creditably. Edwin Fox
did fun justice TO the villain role: while
Paul Scott and Tom San Van took good
care OF their respective negro and Jewish
characters.
Little Helen and Willie Sheedy have
important parts, and they do very good.
Jean Rowley and James Norval do pleas
ing work; as does also Anna Ward I'm her
role or an Irish woman Josie and Willie
Barrows assist materially in making the
play entertaining. and also do a neat
singing and dancing act.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
THEATRES

terday's audience was quick 10 recognize
this clever Chinamans ability and ac-
cord him hearty appreciation. NOT ohly
has he an excellent voice, which he uses
with such amazing intelligence, that one
almost forgets his race, but he sings anu
speaks fiuently in. English ana win an
evident sense OF htSmor that is surprising
Lee Tung Foo made an undeniable hit
and is likely to prove as interesting
character here as he has elsewhere. The
Fitzgibbon Mccoy trio made their usual
big hit and were recalled again ana again
10 the stage until the audience was POSI-
lively tired from laughter. Bert Fitzgib-
bon is one OF the funniest chaps before the
public and his absurd nonsense is enough
to make even the most blase yell with
mirth No one ever knows what he IL
talking about. or why they laugh at him,
but they continue TO do So
The Wesselys, quartet OF exceedingly
graceful and rapid comedy jugglers.
aroused hearty enthusiasm and were Wig
orously encored. One OF the big laughing
hits-and the bill was made up almost en-
tirely OF laughing hits--was that scored
by Kenny and Hollis. pair Of converse
tional comedians. new 20 Providence, who
have one OF the breeZiest and most orig
inal novelties OF vaudeville They appear
as two college students. one OF the insipid
type that was screamingly funny. They
have a very bright line OF talk, and what
is more. they are truly funny and they
had the audience In roars Dan Quinlan
and Keller Mack were prominent funmak-
ers I'm their Travelling Dentist" act and
were very funny indeed. Alieni's monkey,
Peter the Great. proved such a very
amusing Simian that those who did not
wait TO see him missed one OF the best
things OF the bill Peter the Great will
appear after school hours every after
noon for the benefit OF the school chill
dren.
Daisy Dumont a very attractive young
woman. sang several comedy songs de-
lghtfullv with verv pleasing expression.
and the Sisters De Fave played the banjo
and mandolin in a captivating manner
Others on the bill are Reilly and Nor
gan. in hurlesdue skit, IAN Unexpected
Arrival Mr. and Mrs. Cal Stewart in
Uncle John on the Bowery;" John and
Bertha Rich. singers and eccentric dan
GERS; and the Keith motion pictures.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
LINCOLN
Colonel Ryan'S Friends Present
Him With a Sword

Col. James A. Ryan. who was recently
appointed TO the staff Of Gov. Higgins.
was agreeably surprised last evening
when his friends presented him with
regulation sword and belt. with handsome
trimmings and suitably Inscribed
In response to a message the colonel
went to Firemen's hall last evening,
where he found about 40 OF his friends.
Richard w Dwan stepped forward and
after making the presentation speech, he
gave the sword TO Col Ryan. who re-
spondcd briefly thanking his friends.
Following this the company partook of
a salad supper which had been provided,
and the time intervening between that
and midnight was spent In pleasant. So
cial manner, speeches being made by Col.
Murphy. Town Sergt. Collinge and others
Music was furnished by an orchestra and
vocal selections by Michael Murray and
others When the New Years greetings
had been exchanged the members OF the
party left for their homes.
HAND WAS CAUGHT.
While adjusting n belt TO a pulley In
connection with n set Of drying cans In
the Lonsdalc bleachcry yesterday after
noon. Thomas ogden received deep
cash In the back OF one Of his hands. as
result of Il being caught between the
belt and the edge Of the pulley. lie was
attended by Dr. Smith.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
1906 WAS A YEAR Of
GREAT PROSPERITY

are not needed and restoring them to the
channels OF trade as the needs of business
require, BY keeping a taut rein wild spec
ulation may be prevented. and In most in
stances a resultant crash averted.
Unfortunately the banks are not the
only nor the principal sufferers from
contagious financial diseases. Generally
they arc able TO protect themselves. for
II their loans have been we'll made they
have only To refuse additional accom-
modations and await results. If a crash
should come from whatever cause, fac
tories will close their doors. the weekly
payroll will cease and the people least re-
sponsible for conditions will be the ones
on whom this lesson OF self-reliance will
fall with saddest effect"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

nor as their guest. but he turned the ta-
bles on them
Col. Everett r. Whipple. on behalf of
the members of the staff made the pre-
sentaton of the beautiful emblem; ami
Lieut.-Gov. Jackson was also given a
handsome bouquet of roses by Col. j.
Henry Manning in behalf OF the STAFF.
With the exception Of Gen. Sackett who
is i'll. all the members of the staff were
present. and Mai. Charles W. Abbott. ".
S. A. (retired), was also a guest.
The loving cup has three handles and
is OF Dutch pattern, IL is lined with gold.
the outside ornamented with raised fig
ures and ivy. and bears the following in
scrption: Presented 10 GeorSs III. Utter,
Governor Of Rhode lsland 1905 and 1906. I"
on the first panel. the names of the gem
eral staff on the second panel. ana those
Of the personal staff on the third.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

While the rain beat down In torrents
last evening and the year 1906 ap-
peared TO strongly expostulate against
being relegated TO the past. happy
spirited New Years Eve audience filled
the opera house to witness the now
famous play, Mrs Wigs OF the Cab
bage Patch" with Mrs. Madge Carr
Cook in the leading role OF Mrs. Wigs.
The play is adapted from the book
by the same name, whose author is
Mrs. Alice Hogan Rice. the adaptation
being made by Mrs. Anne Crawford
FleXner. Many people have come 10
wonder whether or not there is any
such place like the Cabbage Patch"
but In reality there is and it's location
is in the poor district OF Louisville,
kentucky. one don't have to remain
very long i'm the south 10 see just such
characters as are introduced in this
play, and as a portrayal of the truth
is a great factor i'm the success OF any
like production, just so IL has been with
this play, coupled With the fact that the
characters are so we'll interpreted by the
supporting company
The play has been seen here before
some two years ago. but its popularity
with theatregoers here and i'm other
places seems not to have waned one
little bit. There k no particular plot
TO il: IL is not a great play, but is
simply a story acted out in so human
10 almost every Individual. no matter
what be their temperament Pathos and
fun are so completely intermingled that
one moment IL Will be tear and the
next a smile or a laugh. II appeals
10 the emotions and it's quaint. one
might almost say classic characteriza-
tions are so cleverly portrayed as to
really make IL all appear as actually
taking place. At times il appears To
almost be a burlesque, but the acting
saves these situations, and while at
times the construction seems to be.
somewhat crude this failing is not so
apparent or so vital as TO detract from
the general strength and pleasure
giving value of the play.
IL is wholesome, human, the char
acterizations are excellent, IL is a mix
tures of pathos and fun-these are the
rcmponent parts of Mrs. Wigs Of the
Cabbage Patch, and standing out prom
inently is the homely, but neverthe-
less truthful philosophy of Mrs Wigs
who apparently knew great deal more
than she was ever given credit for
Closely following this character, so tar
as interest goes, is Miss Hazy, a crea-
ture of mournful and tomblike person
alty but who is forever fighting to
keep from "gettin sour" and which
is a mighty good resolution for every
one to consider just at this time OF the
new year.
IL really don't seem possible TO i'm
prove upon the Interpretation of Mrs
Wigs as given by Mrs. Cook. She
looks the part. she acts II and the
humble and always cheerful heroine
you might say, character is made one
long to be remembered. The support
ing company is an excellent one in
every particular. Miss Vivia Orden as
Miss Hazy gave a most delightful and
effective Characterization and con-
trihuted much to the success of the
play. as did Miss Taliaferro in the
sweet role OF Lovey Mary. singing one
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

by Cornalla and Eddie. one of whom
contributes comedy features.
The show closes with n musical
farce, The Ups and Down of the Beef
Trust" i'm which James Morton ana
Jos. Watson as agents of the packing
trust furnish the fun in an endeavor
to locate COW that the beef trust
desires. Their search leads them TO The
west. where they are treated anything
but kindly by the bad men OF that
region. The chorus is again seen anil
heard to advantage in very attractive
costumes and musical numbers.
This bill will continue throughout the
week, with the usual daily matinee aud
amateur night on Thursday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

song in a decidedly clever manner Mr..
Charles Carter as Mr.. Stubbins is very
we'll placed indeed and Miss Helen
Raymond as Mrs Eichorn and Miss
Anna Fields as Mrs Schultz did some
very commendable acting. which
brought forth much applause. Mr..
oscar Eagle as Mr.. Wiggs. who is
plainly the husband of Mrs. Wigs and
not allowed 10 forget It. does very
well The balance of the cast is
adequate lin ever ryespect
Mrs. wiRgs OF the Cabbage Patch
can't fail to please--young, old or
mlddle-aged. Everyone can get fun
and much good, too. out Of II,
II Will be repeated every evening
the balance OF the week with matinees
today, Wednesday and Saturday.