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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-01-08
TWO KINDS.

81 have perfected new kind of
airship," said the enthusiastic in
ventor.
Which kind" asked the sardonic
friend, something to fly or some
thing to write about" Washington
Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-01-08

useful as well as thoroughly attract
i've. This one can be worn with
skirt to match or as a separate waist,
suiting both purposes equally well,
and is available for almost all sea-
sonable waistings, wool and silk and
even the mercerized ones that so
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-01-08

att"
Lord knows. This train don't
make connections anywhere At
lanta Constitution.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-01-08
VIEWPOINT.

sAh, old man, you're star at
last"
yes"
Assisted by large company, eh?"
swell, not retarded much. Wash
ington Star.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-01-08
BEGINNING AT THE BOTTOM.

bottom"
Son-"Huh! What's the use of
crawling under the auto till it
stops ?''-New York Sun.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-01-08
THE BENIGHTED TRAvELER.

Where do you expect to get off
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
NICKEL THEATRE

ANY one OF the pictures at the Nickel
theatre the first three days OF this week
Is alone worth the price Of admission.
Lost in the Alps" Is beautiful picture.
II shows the rescue by two beautltul St
Bernard dogs Of two little children who
have been lost I'm n big blizzard In the
Alps that overtakes them when they are
on their way home from school. IL Is very
interesting from a dramatic standpoint
and the views OF the Alps will appeal 10
every lover OF beautiful scenery. lt Is
very long picture hut none too long TO
suit the very pleased audience Of yoster-
day
"The Stolen Pig" is another long picture
that sent everyone into screams of laugh
ter. The picture shows the chase OF
very slippery pig who gets his chnsers
into all sorts OF laughable places and
predicaments For the many people who
will not be able To personally Visit the
jamestown exposition the motion picture
of the famous exposition will doubtless
have great interest. 1t seems 90 have for
the big audiences OF yesterday for Il was
heartily appauded.
Roll Around" the new roller skating
song, was given by Bob Alden and quar-
tette and encored repeatedly, while Miss
Duhaimo's pretty voice was heard TO ad-
vantage I'm Bob White Is Whistling In
the Meadow" q new ballad that ls tune
fu enough TO win great popularity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
FATHER AND MOTHER
FIGHT FOR THEIR CHILD

A contest for the custody of a 3-year-
old child between its mother. Mrs Maud
p. Sherman OF this city. and its father,
Frank IL. Sherman Of Rehoboth. was
heard in the Taunton district court yes
terday, when the former made an assault
charge against her husband.
The shermans separated some time ago
and recently, after a fight In the courts,
the custody OF the child was given to Mrs.
Sherman. whose home is on Ruggles
street. this city.
Last Tuesday the child was taken from
the steps OF the house where she boarded
by man and woman I'm buggy. Mrs.
Sherman expected that they would go to
Taunton, where Mr.. Sherman lived. and
al once boarded a trolley car, interceptlng
her husband with the child In Rehoboth.
She tried TO wrest the little one from
Sherman, but was beaten off. She was
black and blue, she said. from the beat
ing she received. None OF the passengers
in tho car would aid her, and she was
made so i'll that she was unable TO work.
She got the child back the next night.
Sherman denied the assault, and, on ac-
count OF the lack OF sufficient evidence,
the court discharged him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
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b. Smith has provided for IL most pic
turesque background In the amusing plot
OF the ballet school girl whose startling
resemblance 10 the gipsy fortune teller
leads to a most complex case OF mistaken
identity.
Last evening marked the first appear
ance or Miss Anna LIGHTER a prima don
ma OF beautiful voice and magnetic stage
presence. Miss LIGHTER is decidedly pre-
possessing. especially I'm the disguise OF
the Hungarian officer. She has clear,
flexible voice of great range and sang her
several solo numbers I'm very captlvat-
ing manner. Always Do AS People say
You should" she gave with delightful de-
mureness James McElhern was another
newcomer for this week and was very
amusing figure as Fresco, the ballet mas
ter, a role in which he has previously
scored McElhern Is not unlike Thomas
@. Seabrooke in personality and last eve
ning's audience responded TO his humour
with hearty, spontaneous laughter.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
NAT. EXCHANGE
BANK INCREASES
VALUE OF STOCK

An increase in the par valus OF stock
from $50 to 800 and 10 reduce the number
OF shares from o.ooo to 5000 was voted by
the stockholders OF the National Ex-
change bank at n special meeting I'm the
banking rooms at So Westminster stree.
at noon yesterday.
The bank is in the control OF the Union
Trust company, which acquired II through
the Manufacturers Trust company,
which was merged with the Union Trust
company about six months ago, the Ma
tional Exchange bank being at the time
OF this merger under control OF the Man
ufacturers' Trust company.
Under the articles OF association OF the
bank, the capital stock may be increased
to S2.000,00o from 10000 IL such action is
deemed expedient, but the capital will not
be increased by the change In the par
value OF the shares. The number OF shares
will simply be reduced one-haf.
The stock has been quoted on the Prov
idence stock Exchange at around $50
share and by the change in the par value
this quotation will likewise be Increased
to $500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
IMPERIAL THEATRE

The initial appearance OF the stock
company which will hold the boards at the
Imperial theatre this summer. yesterday
disclosed that the player folk assembled
by the management are actors and act
resses of signal ability. and the first per-
formances. both matinee and evening.
gave promise that the patrons OF the
house will be assured OF performances
worthy OF their attention.
The company includes Carol Arden.
Frances Brandt, Bertha Welby, Rita
Dawn. Florence Windett. Frank l.. Syl-
vester. Fred j. Ireland. Mac. M. Barnes,
Francis Justice, Ernest Bostwdck Robert
Avery. Lawrence Leewood, William j.
Morresary Charles Callow,
The play offered yesterday was the
familiar "East Lynne" but the company
presented It in somewhat different form.
which sesmed to make it more enjoyable
than ever before.
In the portrayal OF this story OF EAST
Lynne" the work OF Carroll Arden. Fran
ces Brandt. Frank l.. Sylvester. Mac NJ
Barnes and Fred j. Ireland is full OF merit
and won much applause. The Lady Isa-
bel OF Miss Arden is a portraiture of
much forcefulness. but with an ease of
acting that !ntensifes the situations,
while Mr. Sylvester. as Archibald Carlyle
husband OF Lady Isabel. who Is made a
victim of her jailous disposition. tnter-
prets the character with telling virility
causes Lady Isabel 20 magnify her jeal-
ousy OF her husband. and finally 20 elope
with him. is n william part" that is al
most perfectly rendered by Fred j.
Ireland. whose Interpretation is effective.
picturing quiet, insidious. methodical
evil nature rather than of vulgar. bolster
Gus personality.
Miss Brandt as barbara Hare. Is excep-
tionally good in her role. and her pleas
ing stage presence. combined with her
excellent acting, wins for her the warmest
appreciation.
Another of the company whose work is
highly commendable Is Rita Dawn, who
plays the part OF Joyce, maid 10 Lady
Isabel. while Miss Bertha Welby In her
character OF the spinster makes a decided
hit her eccentricities of manner and odd
remarks keeping the audience in a happy
mood and calling forth much applause
The specialties OF Robert Avery. and
Illustrated songs by w. J. Morresary,
given Between the acts, add 20 the pleas
ure of the patrons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
EMPIRE THEATRE

The work of the Empire Theatre sum-
mer stock company last evening showed
that ii Is a capable one and deserving Of
support: but the selection OF the play AT
Piney Ridge" is to be regretted for al
though IL may teach a moral IL depends
entirely upon immortality for its theme
The play is not unknown TO local thea
acts. The interest is held from the start
TO the finish. and the climax Is fitting
one. 1t is elaborately staged the realism
being aided by its scenic vestture.
The acting OF Rodgers Barker in tho
role OF Jack Rose was all that could be
desired Apparently he is well suited for
such a part Miss Adelaide Boothby has
the character of Azalie Deering to por-
tray and her work Is done I'm n most pleas
ing manner. AS Mark Brairson. David
Walters has a difficult part but he is
fully equal TO the requirements, Miss
Maud Atkinson is given the role Of Mrs.
Lane and takes good care of IL. Theo-
dore v Renne is successful In the role
of a Southern general; and Harry Span
ierman and Harry Edwin Dudley also do
creditable. Miss Jane Dore is seen To
excellent advantage as Cindy Lane; and
Miss Madeline Delmar. who has two
parts, represents them acceptably
Edward Readings work is also pleasing
James Kennedy does not appear i'm the
play until the final act, when he success
fully assumes the role OF a negro How
ever, he cotnes out I'm the third act and
singsy luch to the pleasure of the audi
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Phil Branson and Frank wooley. estab-
lished favorites. also carried the comedy
burden as the Count Berewski and Boris
respectively. Mr.. Branson had a very lu-
dicrous makeup and every time he NOV
ed he set the audience laughing. Wooley.
who has made hit every week that the
Abee Comic opera Stock company has
held the boards, was big hit as he
was last week. Edith Bradford, another
favorite, as Mile Pom Pom, was fas-
cnating character and was given a warm
welcome. Her one solo-or. rather duet
with Mr. Baker-"Always In the Play"
was encored repeatedly.
Grafton Baker appeared to better ad-
vantage as the dashing Captain Ladislas
than in any part he has yet played and
the stirring military number with which
he made his entrance was excellently
given One OF the genuine hits OF the
performance was that made by Hunting
ton May as Sandor Musette's gypsy
sweetheart. 1t seemed as If the audience
could not get enough of his solo THE
Gypsy Love Song and he had 10 repeat
the refrain four times before the perform
ance could proceed "The Fortune Tel
ler' has several pretty choruses which
were excellently given. especially the
finale OF the second act with the drum
corps The opera was excellently costum-
ed and staged and is sure 10 be the big
gest success OF the all-too short season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

would be considered as criterion that
they were 'on their job"
OF course It's unnecessary to tell any
one who reads, what the story of THE
Two Orphans" is all about. III You don't
know they will sell you the book by which
you may follow the dialogue. and really
ascertain what some OF the performers
are talking about. The two orphans GER
tainly have their troubles-ditto the Grip
pied young man Pierre Frochard, at
the hands of his brutal brother Jacques
who uses him as a sort of feeder for
his knocks about acting 1t all ends right.
however, the poor brother gets even In
good shape with his big brother. the poor
blind orphan Is restored TO her parents,
and the whole complicated situation is
smoothed out as we'll at II could be.
The beautiful snow plays an important
part In the production. especially in act
IL The CONCEALED moisture descends in
punches and literally follows the stars all
around the stage like spot light, and
with the aid of II it the hearts or those
in the audinece melt at the pitiful plight
OF the young girl so fair, so tender, alone
In Paris and forced to sing for aims oh,
yes, II is a human play-it makes the
blood course at a pace that would make
the Brooklyn handicap appear like race
between a couple of messenger boys.
But you will enjoy IT,
There are some % I'm the "all star
cast, Miss Jessamine Woods portrays the
part of Louise, the blind orphan I'm me-
diocre way while the other orphan, Hem
rietta by name. is taken by Miss Mary
Asquith Mr. A. Berthelet interprets the
role OF Pierre Frochard, the cripple. and
his falling lies In the fact that he posso-
bly, thinks he's playing Shakespeare
role. for his voice and gestures are of the
most dramatic nature. Mr.. William +.
Cattell, essays the part of the big
brother jacques Frochard and he plays
the part with butcher-like precision.
About the only one I'm the cast that really
shows any degree of consistency is Miss
AIDE Gardiner as Mother Fouchard, and
she makes the character decidedly realis-
tic. About the balance of the cast the cur
tain OF consideration Is drawn.
The play is being produced this after
noon-(at bargain rates)-and will be seen
again tonight at 81 per throw for best
eeats.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
4 FIREMEN Overcome
BY GAS AND SMOKE AT
MATHEWSON ST. FIRE

throughout by the Elks. The loss on II
IL covered by insurance.
A large part OF the clothing stock of
Moss * krieger was badly damaged by
smoke and water, and the loss could not
be fixed by Mr.. Frank OConnell, the
manager. this morning, but IL will cer-
tainly amount 10 several thousand dol
lars.
The fire drew a large crowd, but the
police, under MecIt. w. f. O'NeA OF the
Central station, kept the people away
and allowed the firemen TO work un-
hampered.
While the fire was at It's height a
needless alarm was sounded from box
252 at Point and Eddy streets, by
Stephen Hicks. night watchman at the
Barstow stove foundry.
Mr.. Hicks explained that about Q
o'clock a man ran UP to him, exclaimed
that there was fire In a house on
Point street, near Parsonage street,
and asked him to send in an alarm.
Without stopping no investigate, Hicks
ran TO the fire alarm box.
There was no fire anywhere In the
vicinity. and the police are looking
for the stranger who called on the
watchman. The latter says the man
was a total stranger 70 him, and. owing
TO the fact that the other disappeared
in the excitement the description OBJ
tanned OF him is vague.
Property owners along Mathewson
street are wondering IL II is under
hoodoo influence. But about 10 days
ago fire In the Lederer building did
much damage and last Saturday morn
ing the street was Hooded by the
breaking OF a water main at the june
tion OF that street with washington
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
MASONS WILL
OBSERVE 15OTH
Anniversary

Preparations 10 celebrate its l5oth an
niyersary are being made by 81. Johh
lodge. A. F. and A. NJ, one OF the o'a-
est and best-known Masonic bodies In
America. which will take place on June
% and "a. the latter the feast day OF st.
John tho Baptist. ,,,
sunday afternoon, June %, services VIII
he held In the First Baptist church be-
ginning at 3 o'clock. The brethren wiz
form lines at Free Mason's hall ana the
Most Worshipful Grand lodge VIII be the
guest of ST. Johns lodge.
The procession will proceed under the
escort OF the several lodges to the church.
r. w. Rev. Henry w. Rugg, ID. ID, the
historian OF the occasion, Will make an
address OF an historical character. W.
Solon W. stevens of Lowell, Mass, the
orator OF the day. will deliver an ADDRESS.
The musical program will be in charge
OF the Albion quartet of Boston.
Monday evening, June "A, reception
will be rendered to worshipful Master DR.
Albert Il. Morrison, and TO Senior Mar-
den BENJAMIN f. Steere and Junior war
den Ellery A. Pomroy. which Will be ioi-
lowed by a banquet and entertainment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
SCENIC TEMPLE

a strong and remarkably well balanced
bill, both as TO the vaudeville features and
the new moving pictures, Is offered this
week at the Scenic Temple; and the ap-
plause given generously to every act by
yesterdays big audiences testified 10 how
well IL struck the popular fancy. Peyser
and Mcdonald. I'm a comedy acrobatic act
full OF difficult tricks and with "A pleas
ing touch OF comedy, scored very pro-
nounced hit that was well earned. Nicho-
las Parker, who was heard for the first
time here In illustrated songs, has an un-
usually pleasing tenor voice OF pure quail
ity, which ne uses with fine taste; and no
singer in his line has given greater pleas
ure at this house.
Billy Barlow's excruciatingly funny
stories kept the audiences I'm an uproar OF
laughter; and his parodies We're likewise
big hit, compelling him TO return for an
additional song last evening Edythe Glib
bons. In up-to-date songs and dances, was
accorded cordial evidences OF apprecia-
tion; and Bessie Whitford in picture
stories in song" fully renewed the ex-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
NARRAGANSETT HAS
FINANCIAL MEETING

About 25 taxpayers were present AZ
the annual financial town meeting OF
the town OF Narragansett yesterday.
Moderator Edgar W. Watts called the
meeting to order and Town Clerk w.
Herbert Caswell read the call.
The treasurers report showed total
receipts OF s53,622.07 and expenditures
of $4s.b4S.19, leaving balance unex-
pended OF s7073ss. The bonded in
debtedness of the town is s16S,OO0.
which, with an outstanding note of
ss1ib. makes total debt of sl7l,-
04ss4
Rev. w. II. b. Allen, a member of
the school committee and superinten-
dent, said that before reading his re-
port he wanted TO present letter
from Thomas q. Hazard, Jr., one OF
the committee, and chairman, who was
unable to be present owing 10 the
serious illness of his father. The com
munication suggested obtaining a room
for a kindergarten, and the employ
ment of n permanent superintendent
on salary, and that the appropria-
tion for schools be increased from
$2S00 TO $4,000.
II was stated that the town Of South
Kingstown was willing to bear the
other half of the expense, which would
make tho cost to Narragansett only
5000. The suggestions were favorabiy
received. and the meeting voted that
$4,000 be appropriated for school pur'
poses.
Considerable other business was
transacted at the meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21

Capt. Thomas #. McNeal OF Engine 7
was so overcome by smoke and gas
fumes at fre last evening that he had
TO be removed 10 the Rhode Island nos
pital for treatment, and Capt. yohn
Hutchinson OF Truck 6, Ladderman John
III. Carley OF the same company, and
Capt. j. M. Curtis OF Hose ] had 10 be
removed from the burning building by
their comrades and revived In the open
air
Elks' hail at l26 Mathewson street =
The fire was discovered Just before
O'clock by Patrolman w. l.. Costigan,
who saw dense smoke pouring out tne
windows. He Immediately sounded an
alarm from box "a at Mathewson and
Westminster streets, and then fastened
back TO the building TO notify any Elks
that might be on the upper floors, ana
Assistant Steward William A. Blackburn
and others came tumbling cut or tho
building. - .,s
the lower floor OF the building occupied
by Moss & Kreger, clothiers, hlled WIN
dense smoke. but in spite OF this the nre.
men entered the store. and cut out paIl
OF the floor in order TO direct hose into
the cellar, where the nre was burning
fiercely The smoke was surcharged WIN
illuminating gas escaping from a ieaky
nine In the basement. and this sunocatlnB
mixture was what overcame the tour
firemen- .
where are three bowling alleys. when.
however have not been In use since the
Elks leased the building. The hre IL
Thought to have started near one OF
these. A defective electric wire Is al
vanced as a probable cause. Inspector
Watson of the gas company was carry
on hand and disconnected the meters IN
the basement The building Is owned Dy
the Citizens Savings bank, but is leaseo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
The LYRIC

Another very pleasing program Is
offered at the Lyric for the first part
OF this week. There is an especially
large number of moving pictures and
these. with the illustrated songs and
the remainder of the program, make a
delightfully."- pleasant entertainment
Among the pictures are the follow
ing: Naval Review at Opening of
jamestown Exposition" 1.-THE Stolen
Pig" "A Child's Hate" '"The Worlds
Wizard" Carnival at Nice. 1907" and
several others. All are very interest
ing and include many OF the latest
films made.
Dreaming Of You" and Fare Thee
Well, NY Old Kentucky" illustrated,
are sung In a pleasing manner by Jess
Travers. A Bernard Snow, character
comedian also contributes much TO the
success OF the entertainment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
MORTGAGES SALE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Will be sold at public auction on the
premises hereinafter described, on SAT-
URDAY, JUNE /, A. ID. 1907 at ~ O'Clock
noon, by virtue OF the power OF sale
contained In that certain mortgage deed
made and executed by Thomas Kelly
of the city and county OF Providence,
State of Rhode Island, and dated Oct.
IL, A. ID. 1906 which said mortgage deed
is duly recorded in the Records OF Per-
sonal Property Mortgages, In the Re-
corder of Deeds office I'm the said city
of Providence I'm Mortgage Book 81 at
1884, the following described goods and
chattels, the conditions OF said deed OF
mortgage having been broken, viz;
One bar, back bar, tables. chairs, pip
ing and plumbing, fixtures. furniture.
stock OF ales beers and liquors and all
personal property OF every name. nature
and description contained In liquor saloon
situate No. 447 SMITH STREET, In the
said city of Providence. Also all personal
property that may be hereafter placed
I'm said premises. in addition TO or 70 take
the place of property now In SAID pre-
misses.
mortgage. who hereby gives notice or an
intention to bid at said sale or any ad-
journment or postponement thereof:
j. J, McGOVERN.
m2i-i0t Attorney for Said Mortgage.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
BOYS ENTERTAINED
BY MEMS CLUB

The Mems club OF the Plymouth Con-
gregational church entertained the boys
OF the church last evening. A feature OF
the evening was the wand drill that was
performed by 30 boys from the gym"
The program was as follows: Piano
solo, Percy Blackman; selection, Ply
mouth orchestra; wand drill. boys class,
Y. NJ. c. A.; club swinging, Messrs. Fink,
Curry and Kenyon, Y. NJ. c. A; tumbling
act, william Merrill. Thomas Johnson,
George Hall. Y. NJ c. A; selection, Ply
mouth orchestra. Aocompanist, Miss l..
Nichols.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
KEITH'S THEATRE.

Keiths Theatre last evening was
crowded to the limit with very enthu-
siastic audience eager to see the Albee
Comic Opera Stock company in their finat
Offering of the four weeks season "The
Fortune Teller" provides the popular
players with the best vehicle they have
vet had and IL abounds I'm laugh-creat-
ing and applause-winning numbers. Last
evenings audience was very insistent for
encores and the performance was consid-
erably lengthened-to the delight of those
present-by the granting OF these encores'
Victor Herbert never wrote prettier music
than for 1.-The Fortune Teller and Henry