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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Standing room was the order at the
Westminster theatre last evening and all
received full value for their time and
money for the bill presented by Barton a.
Rices Rose Hill English Folly company
was an excellent one, being filled with
ginger and has snappy go.
All OF the songs rendered are fresh from
the mint and are pleasant to hear Moo
ney and Sweeney is the title OF the OPEN
ing number and in this Messrs T. f.
Thomas and George w. Rice are all the
chief funmakers, The chorus which is
made up of about 20 females and eight
male voices is one OF the features OF the
bill. In the olio Rogers and Evans make a
decided hit in their singing talking and
dancing turn. John Cain, the old-time
black-faced comedian. assisted by small
company, created much fun with his
sketch. THE New Boy and Campbell
and Beard make good with a musical act
The whole closes with the third act Of
Mooney and Sweeney.
The Bon Ton extravaganza company Is
the next attraction.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
IMPERIAL THEATRE

At the Imperial theatre this week the
attraction is Frank b. Carr's Thorough
breds." The company gives satisfactory
entertainment as whole, and there is
some really good speciality work. The
chorus contains some more than usually
comely young women and the principals
In singing or dancing leave little TO be de-
sired.
There are two principal scenes, one en-
titled "Maloney, the Major" which Is a
burletta. and the other a broad farce en-
titled "A Taste of the Forbidden Fruit"
JOSEPH ffUward, Harry McAvoy, George
Belts and Dan Riley make decidedly sat
isfactory quartette OF male entertainers.
AS for the ladies, seldom In burlesque
are such really clever and comely enter
tainers seen as Marie Richmond, Josie
Flynn and Gussie Linder, who more than
DO their part TO make the program at this
theatre the present week go in 4 swift and
jolly manner. There are some unusually
handsome costumes worn.
One OF the chief attractions OF the show
Is Mile La Tosca. a contortionist. She
really made the audience hold its breath
by reason of her peculiar performance.
Harry LeClair whose reputation as a fe-
male impersonator was long ago establish
ed, is seen at his best in the program OF
the present week.
Joe Howard and Gussie Linder have a
brief playlet that thoroughly pleases
everyone. Miss Flynn's singing in the
costumes OF different countries deserves
well the favor II meets with from the
audience. THE Human Tops" otherwise
the dancing Mitchelis. do some wonderful
ly clever and swift work.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
PROVIDENCE ATHANEUM'S
72ND ANNUAL MEETING

The Providence Athanaeum held its 72d
annual meeting yesterday in its building
at the corner OF College Hill and Benefit
streets Plans for the enlargement of the
Athanaeum were presented at. the meet
ing and after some discussion the board of
directors were authorized to proceed with
the addition as soon as the funds could be
raised
The proposed addition will accommo-
date about 5000 volumes and also fur
nish another reading room for children
The routine business was then taken up
and after the reports had been heard the
following officers were elected: Treasurer,
Charles 7. Dorrance: secretary. Pardon A.
-Jastrami- directors, Hon. Frederick H..
Jackson, DR.. N. Darrell Harvey, Isaac c.
Greepe; Henry T. Grant, Il. S. Rousma-
Mere. Augustus NJ. Lord. Arthur l..
Brown, Charles r. Stark, Walter T. Ev-
erett. Oscar Lapham. Livingston Ham,
John Hollason and Arthur p. Sumner. /;
auditory committee. Arthur Knight. Eu-
gene w. Mason snd Fletcher s. Mason.
The new board Of directors will meet on
the first Monday on Oct. and elect their
own president and vice president.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
SCENIC TEMPLE

The Scenic Temple has few headliners
on it's bill this week Maud Beach, in
illustrated songs. is singing Just One
Word of Consolation" and Bye, Bye.
Dearie,'' both rendered exceedingly well
and she is considered one OF the best IL
Illustrated song slide singers on the circuit
today Stone and Windsor. In a musical
comedy sketch OF more than average
merit. Mr. Stone has that hilarious.
mirth- provoking song. THE Rubber
neck" Nellie Burt comedienne, In sing
ing and dancing act that is well above
the average style for this kind of an act.
Master Lionel Y. Smith. the soprano choir
boy has for his song ''The Palms" The
rhythm with which this young boy rem
ders this classic piece is well worth hear
ing Tom White, in a monologue with
brand-new material, serves 1t about as
fast as you can appreciate IL.
The pictures are of the usual high
standard, showing: The Rivals" THE
Good Wine" THE Eclipse Fly" "The
Fortune Teller" "Who Owns the Pear?"
Charles Dream" and also "Roumania.
Its Citizens and Soldiers" picture OF
timely interest.
The pictures are changed every Thurs
day
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24

part when the bankers niece. Norma
Gray. unexpectedly enters the room. and
Danvers explains his presence by assum-
Ing the role OF detective. and his by
play with the girl Is carried on until the
return OF the family. who have with them
the famous English detective Sherlock
Holmes, and upon his entry the niece in
PRODUCES the burglar detective. Holmes
lays trap for the crafty cracksman
catching him dead to rights pilfering the
local bank. but the culprit escapes. and
makes his way TO the apartments OF the
bankers niece. with whom he has fallen
In love, makes a clean breast OF his
plight. and the girl. who loves him, aids
his escape. He Is later overtaken at a
suburban station by Holmes and only
escapes after capture seems certain. taxi
ing with him the girl.
Miss Rose King as Norma Gray the
lady In the play, acted the part in a pleas
ing manner and wore some stunning
gowns. Miss yesta Clement as the Ger
man slavey. did a clever bit of character
acting. and well deserved the applause
she drew
The company on the whole is a well
balanced one. and In their capable hands
the plot. a pretty love story, Is unwound
TO a conclusion without the author hav-
ing TO resort 10 any cheap sensational
ism.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
CONGREGATIONALISTS
WANT AN ORPHANAGE

At meeting held In the parlor OF the
Benefcent Congregational church yester-
day II was decided that an orphan asy-
lum to be founded and supported by the
Congregational churches in and about
Providence is needed here. In spite OF the
storm a large number of ministers and
laymen were present. A committee of five
was appointed to consider the matter.
This subject has been under discussion
for some time by Congregational clergy
men as they feel that the city is ade-
quately provided for In this respect. They
say that the Catholics, Methodists and
Episcopolians have asylums under their
supervision and that when a child Is
placed In one of these asylums he comes
under the influence OF the denomination
which controls 1t. and this Is undesirable.
The committee appointed was as fol-
lows ]. William Rice, Rev. f. ii. Decker.
Rev. A. E. Krom, Rev. @. A Conibear
and Rev. j. f. Mcconnell.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
EMPIRE THEATRE

James j. Corbett I'm The Burglar and
the Lady was the magnet which drew a
full house at the Empire theatre last
evening. Those who had seen Mr.. Cor
bett at his last performance in this city
were agreeably surprised mt the rapid
strides he has made In his chosen pro-
fesson. and II he continues will no doubt
land him at the top, the same as his per-
severance In the pugflistic field won for
him the championship.
The Burglar and the Lady" is said 10
be by far the best Mr.. Corbett has vet
had, and affords him excellent opportu-
nifty for the display OF the talents that
have made him one OF the best light
comedians I'm the show world.
As Ned Danvers. burglar and ex-gentle-
man. in conjunction with a knight OF the
Jimmy" attempts tho robbery OF a
Jimmy" he attempts the robbery OF a
wealthy banker lie forces an entrance.
secures the plunder. and is about to de.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24

HIGH SPEED LINE
NEXT SPRING

Boston. Sept A.-There is little likeli-
hood that construction work on the Bos-
ton and Providence Interurban railway
will be started before next spring at the
earliest The approval granted by the
railroad commissioners last week is IN
reality the first point decided in a long
procedure required 10 get franchise. The
company must now go before the towns
and cities through which the road is TO
pass and get their approval OF its pro-
posed right of way. In case it's plans are
unreasonably thwarted in any locality
the railway company has the privilege
OF appeal to the railroad commissioners
domain.
The new line will cost upwards of $780,
900 and the interests back OF the project
feel that the fiotation OF the necessary
securities will be far easier arranged six
months from now than at present
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
Adm B. CAPROM
To REPUBLICANS
OF 9TH WARD

The annual meeting of the Eighth
Ward Republican club last night was
addressed by Adm b. Capron.
Mr.. .Capron said In part I'VE might
as well sound the keynote OF the cam
paign and there is keynotes enough for
all of US Republicans In the name and
fame of Theodore Roosevelt. The flu
ture Is in good hands when IL Is in the
hands OF so noble man as our presl-
dent. The nations OF the world all
look upon us as a people OF honesty and
probity. daring to do right whatever
After complimenting the ward which
he referred to as the banner Republi-
can ward OF the city" and touching
briefly on the tariff, Mr.. Capron took
up the subject Of reciprocal relations
with Canada.
Mr.. Capron said that In Massachu-
setts there had been agitation in re-
CARDS 10 hides. Mr.. Dougles, he said
wanted free hides. When asked what
difference IL would make in a pair Of
his $3.50 shoes he said about IA cents
This difference would go to the man
ufacturers, Mr. Capron said After
speaking a little longer on protection.
Mr. Capron closed his address with
tribute to the club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
SONS OF ST. ANDREW
HOLD ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

The annual melting of the Rhode Island
Assembly of the Sons of st. Andrew was
held yesterday in the Church of the
Epiphany on Potter avenue. There were
about 150 present.
The meeting opened at o'clock with
brief DEVOTIONAL exercises after which A.
II. Blanchard. last years president took
the chair. There were speeches by two
members. Rev. w. f. Williams, rector OF
Christ's church. Westerly. and Mr.. J. E.
Bolan OF st. James church of this city.
The treasurer's report was then received
and showed a small balance on hand.
The following officers were then elected
to serve for the ensuing year: President,
James f. Bolan; vioe president. Ernest
A Palmer; secretary. Charles III. Smith
The meeting closed with prayer by the
rector of the Church. Rev. Henry Bas-
sett. After the meeting refreshments were
served
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
.lAUR|ER NOT
To AbROGATE
JAPANESE PACT

ttawa, Sept. A-sir N1lfred Laurier
mas telegraphed a non-committal reply
to the Canadian union men who asked
at Winnipeg for the abrogation OF the
Japanese treaty. 1t practically amounts
70 a refusal
"I have given due consideration to
your request that Immediate steps be
taken to terminate the treaty with Japan.
While 1t is true that most regrettable In
cfdents have lately occurred II Vancouver.
there seems reason to doubt that the
cause was the influx of Japanese. as I am
in possession of a telegraphic dispatch
from the Mayor OF Vancouver, which has
been published. which. while expressly ad-
verse, says that the disturbances were d.
rected against Asiatics generally rather
than against Japanese.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
NEW HAVEN R.R.
F|RM[Y-AGAIAsT
CAR DEMURRAGE

New Haven. Conn.,, Sept 24-In the alb
sence of President Mellen the final deci-
sion OF the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company as to its
withdrawal from the American Railway
association, on the ground OF the increase
OF car demurrage. could not be officially
obtained. Inquiries in railroad circles
showed that in all probability the COM
pany would not recede from its position
and that the withdrawal would take ef-
feet on Oct. 15
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
FRISCO OFFICIALS
DON'T FEAR PLAGUE

San Francisco. Sept-A--Dr. Rupert
Blue of the Marine hospital service and
President William Oppuls, Of the city
board of health yesterday united in the
following statement:
From our knowledge Of plague. the
prevention OF a sudden outbreak In epi-
demic form can be predicted with assur-
ance but certain number of cases will
continue TO occur for considerable period
in spite of all preventive measures"
The record 10 date follows: Identified
cases AZ: deaths. "a; suspects under obser-
walton, 2
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
MORE GRAVE CHARGES
AGAINST SULLIVAN

Thomas F. Sullivan. who last Thursday
pleaded not guilty in the district court to
the charge of having carnally known Mary
Marsh, under 10 years of age. this morn
ing when called for trial waived examin-
alton and was bound over to the superior
court in surety OF $1,000
He was also arraigned on charges of
having carnally known Alice Brown. Caro-
line Pratt and Lillian Hamilton. ali under
the age of 16 years. on each of the three
charges ne waived examination. and on
each was bound over TO the superior court
IN surety of 5000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
KANSAS BEAT
GEORGIA IN A
4O0-M|[E RACE

Philadelphia, Sept. A-The battleships
Kansas and Georgia finished a 40o-mile
race Sunday from Cape Cod 10 the
Delaware Breakwater. and the Kansas
won by an hour and seven minutes.
The fighters started the race Sunday
morning off the Massachusetts coast and
under full steam they made for the Della
ware Breakwater. The keenest rivalry
has existed among the crews of both bait
tleships and there has been so much talk
that Rear Admiral Evans decided 10 put
the vessels to a test and settle ~ac matter
Gng good.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24

Capt Alfred Thayef Maan navy
and the recognized world authorities warfare
born at West Point n " I84o He graduated from the
Naval Academy 1859 just three years his appointment
cadet He served through the Civil War and made commander
1872 1t not until 1885 that Mahan became captain He be-
member of the naval advisory board during with
Spain and president of the Naval War college
periods during his He has written
national naval law that have been recognized abroad authorities
on the subject He makes his home in New York city
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24


At the weekly roll-off at Goff's bowlins,
alleys on First street last evening John
Lamb won the first prize with n score of
Jl3. Charles Turner and Raymond Par
ker were tied for second prize. with scores
OF lO5 and in the roll-off Mr.. Turner won.
James Lynum won the third prize. This
evening the East Providence and OGor-
man teams OF the City league will meet on
their alleys.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS.
The school committee held a short ses-
zion last evening and of the many candi-
dates for the position OF supervisor of
drawing. a vacancy caused by the death
OF Miss Chapman, Miss Clara r. Lewis
was chosen with a salary OF $3.50 per year
1t was also voted to engage clerk for
the superintendent Of schools. The next
meeting Of the committee will be Monday
evening, Oct. Z.
TEACHERS TO MEET
The teachers of st. Mary's Episcopal
Church Sunday school will hold their an
nual meeting in the rectory of the church
Friday evening
MINOR MENTION.
Tomorrow evening the man with the
money will be in attendance at the meet
ing of the local brigade OF the Naval Re-
serves and pay the men for their services
rendered in the recent cruise.
Patrolman Taggart returned from New
York last evening.
Reliance lodge of Odd Fellows will meet
this evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
LEAPED OVERHEARD
AND WAS DROWNED

Calais. Me-. Sept. A.-while temporarily
insane as a result OF excessive drinking
according to the steamer officials, Will
liam Cowie, aged rs. leaped overheard
from the steamer Viking while II was at
the public wharf at ST. Stephen, N. b., to-
day, and was drowned. His body was re-
covered. Cowie was a native of St John,
n. b., and had been employed as engi-
neer on the Viking the past two years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
PATENT CARS FOR
RUSSO-GERMAN TRAFFIC

st. Petersburg. Sept. A.-Beginning with
Oct i, all freight between Russia and
Germany win be carried in new. patent
railroad cars adaptable to the gauges of
the railroads of both countries, thus doing
away with the trans-shipment of freight.
The minister OF railways has appropria-
ted s5,too.0o0 for doubling the tracks OF
the Siberian railway between Samara and
Zlatoust.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24

Denver. Col, Sept. oi-The United
States circuit court OF appeals Of the
eighth judicial circuit handed down an
opinion yesterday affirming tho Judgment
OF the United States distric: court OF Mn
neapolis last May, declaring the 1reat
Northern railroad guilty OF giving re-
bates.
Under that judgment the Great North
ern railroad was fined 81, 90
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
Turkey Lets Wheel in Free

Constantinopis,- Sept -ct--The Sultan Of
Turkey has ordered the exemption Of the
import duty on wheat. This step is In ae-
cordance with the recommendation made
by the special commission which has been
studying the best meeos Of supplying tho
capital with the necosearles OF life. The
Sultan contemplates othes measures OF q
similar nature
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
WIFE ASSAULTER
GIVEN HEAVY FINE

Charles Gaines. a colored man, 20 years
DID, in the district court this morning. was
fined s25 and mosts for assaulting his wife.
Elizabeth.
Inspector Armstrong told the court that
yesterday Gaines was drunk. and resent
ing an action of his wife, chased her out
OF doors, struck and kicked her
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
CLOTHING THIEF
CAUGHT AND FINED

Dongles Thornton, a colored man, 20
years old, in the district court this morn
ing was fined $40 and mosts for stealing a
hat, shoes and suit of clothes from Mason
ID. Fasjnian. The theft occurred some
days ago and Inspector Johnson traced
the theft home TO Thornton, located him In
Kingston, and yesterday had him arrested
BY the officers OF that town.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
AT THE THEATRES

clan, Mr. Holt as the banker and Miss
Selma Fetter as his wife
In conclusion. THE Struggle Everlast-
ing" makes an impression; one that
sticks. and future is predicted for IL.
1t will be repeated here this evening and
then be taken TO New York
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24

The opening Of the. Lynn school of
fancy dancing and dramatic coaching is
announced for Oct. I. The quarters OF the
school this year is Keiths hall. Applica-
tons for admission may be made at n
Humbolt avenue
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
Theodore w. Downs Dead

Bridgeport. Conn. Sept. 2L-Theodore
Waldron Downs. former United States
consul at Quebec. and prominent In ma
tionai Democratic politics, died at his
home In this city yesterday.
He was appointed consul Mt Quebec by
President Cleveland md continued there
Off two years under President Harrison,
when he resigned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-24
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-12
A LOADED RrsoLuT1oN.

Congressman Clayton's anti-third term resolution will put many Repub- lican statesmen in a hole if he can by any means press it to a vote. which is not probable, we should say. To force them to publicly express themselves either for or against the renomination of Roosevelt would be right down cruel, to say the least of 1t. If they vote against the resolution they there by go on record as favoring third term for Roosevelt and thus fly in the face of long established precedent and virtually favor violating what has come to be looked on as an establish ed principle in our government. They can see that when a third term is admitted to be right and proper the limit is entirely taken of and any number of terms may be allowable. Even his strongest supporters will hardly be willing to show by their votes that they are opposed to any limitation of Presidential succession, and that they favor electing the pres ent occupant as often as he desires to succeed himself.
 On the other hand, a vote for the resolution. might be even more embar. rassing. We firmly believe that Roose- velt wants the nomination and that he Is working and planning to get it, in spite of all that has been said to the contrary. We can believe that he was sincere when, immediately after his election in 1904. he declared that he would not, under any circumstances, be a candidate again. At that time he was elated over his success. He had reache ed the summit oS his ambition. His ad- ministration of the affairs of govern ment as the successor of Mckinley had been endorsed by the American peo- pie and by a flattering vote they had expressed their confidence in him and had said that they looked on him as worthy to occupy the highest honors under our system of government His
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-12

They say in Washington that MT. Foraker's next demonstration will be a speech in the Senate, defending his own positions and attacking those of the Roosevelt positions that have in cured his approval.-Hartford Cou- rant.
 J. B. seems to be playing the role of bun in tho China shop this ses. sion. whether he knows there is no hope of his nomination for the Presi- dency and Is making himself as ob- noxious as possible, or whether he himself, is not apparent, but he Is certainly making 1t interesting for some of his party.