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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

Coal Company. Virginia Coal and Coke
Company, Virginia Anthracite Con
Company, lmboden Coal and Coke
Company, Blackwood Coal and Coke
Company Pulaski Iron Company, Rer-
tina Mineral Company, Colonial Coal
and Coke Company, Intermont Coal
and Coke Company, Tazewell Coal Land
Corporation. Lee Coal Company, Viz
ginia- Carolina Chemical Company. and
other mineral mines of Louisa couHty;
West Virginia Paper and Pulp Com
pan,-. OF Covington, Va; Tug River
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

partment. phone and telegraph and
other conveniences for the members
Of the association and their friends
while attending the exposition
In round figures, the building and
exhibits together cost 100000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

timing twentyscvcn thousand feet of
| f'yor space. 1t adjoina the Exposition
4 Mines Building, and Is connected there
with by the United States Experimental
Testing Plant. through which one can
pass from ono building TO the other.
The building was purchased by the
building and installation committee,
representing the association. which
committee has shown great ability and
nave filled their Offices IN such u man
i.cr as 10 receive tho praise OF every
body who las seen both the building
and interior decorations and installa-
ton OF exhibits
! Interior Varies.
I While the exterior OF the building
is in exact accord with tile Exposition
| Mineral Building, the interior Is dis
| similar in every respect. in fact there
Is no other exhibit building on the
grounds which has been finished on it's
interior with such rich and elaborate
display both with regard to the amount
Of money expended and the complete
ness OF the decorations and Interior
Innlsh.
Upon entering tho building. one is
first impressed by the beautiful har-
mouy displayed in the general color
scheme, in which various shades OF
| green combined with the glitter OF
pyrites of iron and other minerals
blend in the most harmonious effect.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Harmony in Color.

One is Impressed with the simplo
harmony III tic color scheme and with
the richness and spldndor OF the gen.
eral effect. a touch of color Is lent
to the room by beautiful! paintings,
representing mining scenes which
adorn the walls in sufficient quantity
to dress the room in very rich ana
effective manner. Large oil portraits
of General Washington, Robert Il. Lee,
John Smith and Governor Swanson are
hung In massive gold frames between
the arches in suitable places on tho
walls. AT the end Of the room hangs
large picture representing n mining
scene, hung in such "A manner as to
give one the impression OF being in
the interior of q beautiful theatre,
looking towards the proscenium open
ing when the drop curtain Is down.
United States flags arc draped in sutfl-
Gent number to add to the beauty of tho
scene and give dash of patriotism and
color In room which is already beau
tifui without further decoration
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
The Exhibitors.

The exhibitors who have special OK
hibits are the Norfolk and Western
Railroad. Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way. Southern Railway, Clinchtield
Coal Corporation. StoneGa Coke and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27
Work in Charge OF Secretary
D. c. Banks, Who Is Trained
Mineral Man.
BOUGHT FINE BUILDING
Regarded as Handsomcst Mineral
Exhibit Ever Shown in This
Country.

Tho entire ceiling is panneled off with
heavy Orders sustained by arches,
springlng from massive columns.
which are or solid antique bronze. The
ornhmentntion in the bronze work Is
beautiful In the extreme. 1t Is COM
bination OF the La Art Noveau and
Rocco effects which are made To
blend In very pleasing and effce-
tive manner
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

Lumber Company and other great lum-
her companies from Southwest N!r-
GINA; North Carolina Pine Associu-
ton. Norfolk; Piedmont Soapstonc
Company, Alberine and other COM
panies from Nelson county and many
other operations in grantees and other
manufactures Of Virginia minerals.
Building and Exhibit.
The exhibit of the Virginia Mineral
and Timber Exhibit Association occu-
pies separate large structure con
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-27

now had it brought ashore and placed
on the embellishments, which were
strengthened very materially.
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tContlnuel from First Page.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
empire THEATRE

For the week commencing Monday next
the Empire theatre management an
nounce one Of the most important offer
ings OF Its stock company season in the
production OF Hall Gaines famous sue
cess, THE Christian" Like the book OF
which II is a dramatization. the play has
gained widespread popularity since II was
first produced four years ago II enjoyed
long runs in Chicago and New York
playing for lis nights at the Academy OF
Music. New York to the largest business
that famous house ever enjoyed. Viola
Allen and f. d. Morgan used II for a
starring vehicle for two seasons success
fully and IL has since than been presented
In the best stock houses throughout the
country as notable attraction.
The original version will be used in the
Empire stock company presentation and
81 will no doubt prove the event OF the
summer season. as this will be the first
time that theatregoers will have an op-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
SCENIC TEMPLE

The coming weeks entertainment at the
Scenic Temple. which includes high class
vaudeville. moving pictures and illus
trated songs, will be headed by what has
proved one OF the biggest hits of the sea
son az tho other houses OF the Scenic
circuit, the comedy musical act OF Ioul-
don and Quinn. which Is said 20 be equal
~ meritofious Ia its musical and in its
comedy qualities, and is expected TO
prove one OF the best offerings OF the sea
son at the local house. Another strong
feature VIII be LILLIAN Murtha. the Ger
man character singing and dancing com
edienne, who comes with big reputation
from the West, and makes her FIRST East
erh appearance here; and james Pirnley
the English comedian, will offer an act
th1t In said 10 be decided novelty.
George W. Graham, who has already
necured place that none can challenge
In popular favor among Scenic audiences.
will sing four new illustrated songs dur
Ing the week; and Julia Walsh soprano.
VIII be heard In picture stories In song,
and is expected 10 prove a fsvorite.
The new moving pictures will cover a
wide range OF subjects. q majority OF
which are OF laugh-provokng character
and the usual change OF pictures and
songs Will be made on Thursday for the
latter half OF the week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
KEITH's THEATRE.

II you want a good laugh, don't fail
to sec 'Glittering Gloria" the rip
roaring farce comedy In which the Al
bee Stock company Will appear at
Keith's theatre next week. IL is quite
one OF the funniest farces ever writ
ten and Is sure TO find very capable
Interpretation in the hands OF the Al
bee company, for they have always
been especially happy in the presenta-
ton OF farce and this being the first
farce comedy Offering of the new AL
bee company will be a test OF their
versatility and a sharp contrast to
their previous offerings ''Glittering
Gloria" had a long run in London and
again In New York, and Il was later
sent on tour through the west where
II met with great success.
TX mas never been presented in Provi-
dence. The fun hinges upon the ef-
forts of Jack James and Archie Toddle-
by to buy beautiful diamond neck
lace to present to Gloria Grant, an
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08

be seen as John Storm. the role r. d.
Morgan portrayed Mr.. Walters will play
Lord Robert IRE and Clarence Chase, who
makes his first appearance with the COM
pany Will have an excellent part as Ho-
rata Drake. Mr.. Kennedy will be seen as
the faro king; Mr. Roberts as manager of
the Music Hall: Mr.. Dudley as Lord
Storm; Mr. Spanierman as Archdeacon
Welby; Messrs. Redding. Dyer and Rem
ME as Brother Paul. Father Lamplaugh.
and Parson Quayle respectively, while
'iss Mitchell will appear as Polly Love.
Miss Atkinson as Mrs. Calender. and
Miss Boothby will have very pleasing
part as Betty, Music hall girl Madeline
Delmar and Jennie Stanley will be seen
as Nettie and Lettie engaged at the Mu-
sic hall. The stage setting and all neces-
sary accessories will be on the same elab-
crate scale that has marked the previous
production OF the Empire theatre stock
company and which has made IL so pop
ular There will also be an entire change
of specialties between the acts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
HORSE VICTIM
OF POLL EVIL"
IS FINALLY SHOT

ment on Dorrance street late yesterday
afternoon. and was later shot TO prevent
its doing damage. The horse was vic
tim or poll evil" which is a tumor or
gathering on the neck or head. The gath
ering burst while the horse was being
driven along Exchange place by A. T..
Metcalf, and the pain IL caused made the
animal wild and prompted IL TO run mad
ly. AT Dorrance street Patrolman Kane
secured one of the reins and swerved the
horse into Dorrance street. where Ii fell
across the sidewalk and IT required the
strength Of several men TO subdue It, BY
advice OF Veterinary John r. Cunning
ham, the horse was shot by Agent Smith
OF the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. The horse was own
ed by Fels & Co. OF Philadelphia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08

Runs-Flynn 2. Bannon, Cawley 3. Pear
son 2. Andrews 2. Hartigan 2, Kelley 3,
English-l6; Northup 2. Aldrich. Miller 2,
Webb, Scattergood 2. Spellman 2, Steele
II. Sacrifice hit-Andrews Stolen bases
Flynn, Bannon 2. Cawley 2. Pearson, An
drews. Hartiban, Nolan. English. North
up, Webb, Redding, Scattergood. Two
base hits-Flynn. Hull. First base on balls
on Pearson / off Miller 5. First base on
errors-Classical 8; Cranston Z. Left on
bases-Classical z: Cranston 8. Struck out
Andrews, Nolan 2, Kelley. English. Hull
2. Webb, Redding. Scattergood Spellman.
Steele Batter hit-Hartigan. Double play
Nolan to Andrews TO Cawley Passed
balls-Hartigan, Hull. Wild pitch-Pear-
son. Time-1h SIM. Umpire--Young
ENGLISH 8. EAST PROVIDENCE 6.
In a game at Dexter Training Ground
English defeated East Providence by a
score OF 8 10 g. In the sixth. by punching
their hits and assisted by errors English
got lead of four runs. The boys from
across the river nearly tied the score. only
being prevented by n sharp double play,
Arnold 10 Corey. Santangini welded the
willow for four hits out of five times up
and was the star OF tho game. Marcus
pitched his initial game and was very
effeotlve throughout. IL Darcy had been
given better support fewer hits would
have been registered against him. The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
settlement IN
CONTEST OVER
LEONARD WILL

In the municipal court yesterday after
noon the contest over the will OF the late
Henry Leonard. who left an estate valued
at fully 100000. was settled, Robert l..
Walker. a real estate broker. being named
executor by agreement OF the widow and
heirs. the latter waving their right OF
appeal, and gave a. bond OF s26, 900.
The executor named I'm the will, William
II. Bailey, refused to serve. The Will was
contested by the four children OF the de-
ceased. Thomas H. and Richard Leonard
and Mrs. Emma Pitts and Mrs. Annie
Whipple. who alleged that the widow had
used undue influence over Mr. Leonard.
She was bequeathed 5000 i'm personal prop
erty and real estate valued ait fully $4,000
The remainder of the estate was divided
equally among the four children.
Attorney Harry c. Curtis represented
the defendant and Judge Richard f. Ly-
man the contestants.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08

Pauline. Roe. Sacrifice hit--Dorsey.
Stolen bases-Darcy 2. Dyer. Arnold g. Mic
Leod. Bourne. McCoart, Silva 2 Poe.
Two-base hits-Santangini 3. Dyer, Darcy.
First base on balls-Off Marcus 2; of Dar-
cy 2 Struck out-By Marcus 3: by Darcy
2 Batter hit-Pahiine. Double play-Ar-
mold To Corey. Time-1h. 15m Umpire
Gammmons
HOPE s3. wooNsocKET 0.
The Woonsocket high school nine was
beaten badly yesterday afternoon when
the baseball game with Hope street high
OF Providence resulted I'm the score Of
$50 The patched-up team went down
before the league champions with but a
feeble attempt 10 win.
The fielding OF Sharkey was one of the
bright spots I'm the game. Taberisky.
Nisbet and Millard played fine ball for
Hope. The absence from the field OF sew
eral OF the best Woonsocket players was
one OF the causes OF the lop-sided score.
Score:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
IMPERIAL THEATRE

The Imperial theatre stock compa ny.
beginning with the matinee on Monday
next. will present an Irish comedy
drama founded on Irish history, and deal
ing with the revolution in Ireland in 1871.
Eileen Aroon" is an ideal Irish play,
that keeps the audience on the alert all
the time. IL is full of life and thrilling
incidents, abounding in sentiment and
patriotism, an alienation OF strong and
humorous moments combined with melo-
dramatic climaxes.
New and effective scenery painted by
Mr.. T. NJ. Manning. especially for this
production, will show the Green Hills OF
Wicklow. the Round Towers OF Ireland,
while the characters will be faithfully
portrayed by the efficient company. Spe-
cialties will be introduced between the
acts as before, and there will be new mo-
tion pictures and the latest successes In
Illustrated songs.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
sUPT. TRAN TER
IS SURPRISED
BY EMPLOYEES

In recognition OF his completion OF Is
years. Supt. T. Leslie Tranter of the
Shepard companys store last evening was
given a valuable diamond ring. the pre-
sentation being made by William ]. Dar-
cy on behalf OF the employees. I'm recogid-
ton OF his completion OF 10 years OF SER
vice to that position.
At the close OF business at o'clAck
the employees, every one OF whom, from
the smallest cash girl 10 the head OF the
house, had contributed TO the purchase
OF the gift. assembled in the Wellington.
where the superintendent was invited. Mr..
Darcy was eloquent and Mr. Tranter was,
as had been planned, completely surpris-
ed.
Mr.. Trf1ter thanked them in a few
words, saying that he was completely
overcome by the gift.
The ring is OF a grotesque design and
hand carved. a dragons head forming the
setting for the diamond, magnificent
blue-white stone from the Jagersfontein
mines, South Africa.
The committee In charge OF the pre-
sentation consists OF Assistant Superin-
tendent G. Holmes Little, William j.
Darcy, Thomas A. Burns. William Null
cahey and William Johnson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08

actress. known to her innumerable ad-
mirers as "Glittering Gloria" Jack has
recently married and intends settling
down, but wants 10 buy the necklace
Tor Gloria as sort OF parting present.
Unknown to Jack, Archie. his friend.
also wants TO buy the necklace for
Gloria for the same reason. he having
Just become engaged to Dorothy Ken
worthy, Mrs James friend While
Archie and Jack are negotiating for
the necklace, they are surprised by
Mrs. James and Dorothy and to quell
their suspicious, they declare they have
been buying II for a friend.
This does not satisfy the ladies, how
ever, and TO make the story seem
genuine they rush out to find the sup
posed friend. The first man they meet
Is Zebedee Poskett, an impecunious
lawyer, who is another of Gloria's ad-
mirers. and who has wanted TO buy
the necklace for her. but hasn't had
the price. Archie and Jack persuade
Poskett to impersonate their friend, al
though they have never seen him be-
fore, and Poskett, willing TO oblige
two men in trouble, does so. Just for
a bluff they give the necklace to
Poskett. who, joyful at having secured
the necklace so easily, rushes off to
present IL to Gloria, leaving Jack and
Archie to pay for it.
The next two acts are devoted TO
Arches and Jacks desperate efforts
20 secure the necklace or else make
Gloria understand that II is a present
from them. instead of Poskett, at the
same time keeping the ladies' sus-
picions quiet. These efforts give rise
10 some very laughable situations and
complications, which are helped along
by Colonel Pasquale Gallagher, a pep
perry Texan, who has fallen in love
with Gloria, after having seen her on
the stage once. and who is also
anxious to secure the necklace for her;
also by Algernon Entwistle. a poetic
secretary OF the coloners. who writes
for the latter the ardent love speeches
he makes TO Gloria.
Few farce comedies have so many
good roles as "Glittering Gloria"
every member OF the Albee company
to appear to excellent advantage. The
cast will be as follows: Robert Shreve.
a jeweler, Mr.. Flemmings; Samuel
Shapton, his partner, Harry McRae
Webster; Algernon Entwistle. Berton
Churchill; Col. Pasquale Gallagher,
Robert Cummings; Archie Toddleby.
George Stuart Christie; Zebedee
Poskett, Dennis Harris; Mrs. Jack
James, Leah Winslow: Dorothy Ken
worthy. May Stockton; Jack James,
William Ingersoll; Gloria Grant, Adele
Block; Sarah, Helen Reimer. Mr. Grid
dletop, the baggage. agent. Scott
Cooper: Garibaldi. the ferocious bull
dog, whose aversion TO red neckties
gives the play ons of it's funniest COM
plications, by himself.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
QUARTERS ARE
ASSIGNED IN
State ARM0RY

AT the meeting OF tho state armory
commission yesterday afternoon the as
signment OF the rooms at the new Grams
ton street armory to the various compan-
les was made. The Subcommittee on fur
nishings reported that bids from Is furni-
ture dealers had been received.
The assignment of rooms was made as
follows:
West Head House: First fioor-Battery
A, light Artillery; Troop B. First squad
ron cavalry; cavalry headquarters: Sec
ond regiment Infantry headquarters; Ma
val battalion Headquarters
Second fioor-Machine Gun battery. and
three companies of the Second regiment
infantry.
Third foor-Two companies OF the Sec
ond regiment infantry the Second regi-
ment non-commissioned staff, hospital
corps and Third division. Naval battalion.
Fourth hoor-Crief petty officers OF the
Naval battalion; cavalry non-commis-
stoned staff
East Head house: First foor-Brigade
headquarters; First regiment headquar-
ters; administration room: library room;
armarers room.
Second floor-Four companies OF the
First regiment infantry.
Third foor-First separate company:
medical department.; one company OF the
First regiment infantry; Signal corps;
First regiment non-commissioned STAFF
The infantry companies OF the First and
Second regiments which will have cad
quarters in te armory are: Companies A,
b, c, ID and @ of the First regiment and
Companies A, B, r, f and III OF the Sec
ond.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
WH|RLEO ABOUT
SHAFT|hG At
SAYLESv|l[E

James Alexopolis. a Syrian. about n
years of age. is at the Rhode Island hos
pital in a critical condition. as result
OF being whirled about the shafting at
the Saylesville bleachery yesterday after
noon. The extent OF his injuries is not
yet known, because OF his ignorance OF
the English language, and the extremely
weak state he Is In.
Alexopolis was caught in the machinery
and before he was able to. extricate him
self was hurled to the top OF the room
and wound about the shafting two or
three times before he dropped TO the
floor. His fellow workmen, who are OF
the same nationality and for the most
part utterly unable TO speak Ineligible
English, rushed to his aid. He was badly
injured. and a physician advised his re-
moval to the hospital in this city, where
he was brought early last evning.
He boards mt POS Pleasant street. Paw
tucket.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
NEXT WEEKS DIVERSIONS

portunity OF witnessing the great play at
popular prices.
THE Christian Is presented I'm a pro-
logue and four acts. The scene OF the pro-
logue Is laid In the tilting grounds OF the
ruins OF Peel Castle, Isle OF Man. The
scene OF the first act Is in the solon OF
the Colosseum Music hall where Glory
Quayle has made her debut as music
hall singer. The second act Is In the club
rooms OF st. Mary Magdelenes church,
Soho, London The third act shows Glory
Quayle's apartments I'm the Gorden house.
Clements Inn, London, while the fourth
act takes place in the club rooms OF John
Storms church.
In this act is the scene where an un-
ruly mob tries TO kill the man who has
done so much for them. II is one OF the
most striking climaxes OF the play. and its
requirements call for a number OF extra
people for particular attention TO stag
ing. The entire strength OF the company
will be seen In the cast Miss Purnell ap-
pearing as Glory Quayle, the role origin
ated by Viola Allen, while Mr.. Rogers will
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

A. Bernard Snow, the famous charac-
ter comedian. who pleased the large au-
diences at the Westminster theatre last
week, has been re-engaged for another
week. He will sing his latest success,
'Mariannina" one of the best dialect
songs OF the season.
The management has a great surprise
in moving pictures and the first part of
this week some OF the greatest pictures
ever taken will be shown. There will be a
large number of them, and this part Of
the program will be sure to please all.
The efforts OF Manager Fritz A. Young
is devoted TO pleasing the woman and
children. to whom he is especially cater
ing. He desires that they come, II possi-
BILE. in the morning so as TO avoid the
large crowds In the evening.
No smoking is allowed at the theatre
and strict rules for the protection of
women and children will be enforced.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
Engagement of Clarence Chase

An announcement that win be warmly
welcomed by theatrgoers is that OF the
engagement OF Clarence Chase with the
Empire theatre stock company. He will
make his first appearance as Horatio
Drake In "The Christian" next week In a
role he has played before with success.
Mr. Chase will be remembered by great
many as the clever young Juvenile man OF
last years company and although he was
engaged for this summer by Managers
Spitz and Nathanson early in the season
he could not join the company before this
on account of his engagement with Miss
Purnell's company. of which he was a
member.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
NICKEL THEATRE

Theatrical performances of today must
not only entertain, but interest and in
struct. II is said that that Is why vaude :
Vile Is such a popular form OF entertain
ment, and IL this is the reason why
vaudeville is so popular II is surely the
reason why. OF all the acts in vaudeville.
motion pictures have retained their pop
ularity- when other features have died
out. The entertainments that are con-
fined to motion pictures and illustrated
songs might appropriately be termed
advance vaudeville.
For the first three days OF next week.
the Nickel theatres Advanced Vaude-
Vile" entertainment will include "A
Slaves Love-" a very dramatic picture
"A Gentleman Fireman" very interest
ing new film: when Women Vote" a
laughable film that will have great inter
est Just now when this topic Is being agi-
tated everywhere. Bob Alden and the
Nickel auartette will have a pleasing of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-08
THE LYRIC

The program at the Lyric for the first
part OF next week will probably be the
best ever presented at the theatre. IL Will
consist OF moving pictures and illustrated
songs
There will 5e an especially large num-
ber Of moving pictures. which include
some OF the latest and best films made by
leading manufacturers of them. Most Of
them are very funny; but few are dra-
matte All are very interesting. the in
terest being closely held during the en-
tire pictures.
Frank Rose will sing illustrated songs.