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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
NOTICE
The RHODE ISLAND COMPANY
AND
The RHODE ISLAND SUBURBAN
RAILWAY COMPANY
TIME TABLE
BUTTONWOODS LINE
In Eject Monday, Aug. II, 1907.
In Eject Monday, Aug. ~, 1907.

WEEK DAYS
Leave Union Depot for Buttonwoods at
6:1S a. M. then every 20 minutes until 7:Is
p. m, then 7:4s, and Sis p. m, then hour
ly until HIS y. IN.
Leave Buttonwoods at 5:s7, B:57, 6:02 and
GIT a. M, then every 20 minutes until I'LL
D. m, then hourly until 1911 p. m. Also
l1:l7 y. m. TO Elmwood Car House. and
1911 a. m. 20 Broad Street Car House.
SATURDAYS
Leave Union Depot for Buttonwoods at
6:1S a. m, then every 20 minutes until
1918 p. M. then 10:4S and 1l:lS p. m.
Leave Buttonwoods at 5:37. 5:57, 500 and
6:17 a. m, then every 20 minutes until
1917 p. m. Also 10:S7, 1857. 11:H p. m.
and 1911 a. m, TO Broad Street Car
House. and 1i;17 y. m. to EImwood Car
House.
SUNDAYS.
Leave Union Depot for Buttonwoods at
s:5s a. m. then every 20 minutes until
10:18 p. m.
Leave Buttonwoods at TIT a. m. then
every 90 minutes until 1f:17 p m. Also
10:37 and 1851 p. m, to Broad Street Car
House, and 1l:17 p. m. to Elmwood Car
House.
Cars leaving the Union Depot at Is min
utes past the even hour, and leaving But
tonwoods at II minutes past the odd hour
| and at 500 a. m, go via Elmwood avenue
| All others go via Broad street.
r. ROSCOE ANDERSON,
augf0-1t Supt Transportation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10

Mrs. Tanqueray," THE Amazons." 'sThe
Magistrate" and several others. all taxi
ing their name from the principal charac-
ters.
Lefty" had a long run in London and
another in New York, and the Albee COM
pany's production will be the first time II
will have been given in Providence at
popular prices. The play opens in the
apartments OF Nevill Letchmere (Mr. In
gersoll. returning to the cast after a
weeks vacation), a wealthy young man.
who is giving a birthday party to Lefty
Schell. pretty. refined girl Miss Blocl),
who Is employed in bucket shop" and
her friends Marian Allardyce Miss Rog-
ers) an associate In the bucket shop''
of Letty's, and Hlda Cunning Miss
Wfnslow). an assistant at a West End
costumery. Nevill Is having what he
thinks Is only mild filtration with Lefty.
but she takes the matter seriously and be-
lieves that he intends TO marry her. The
party Is interrupted by the appearance of
Bernard Vaudeville (Mr. Cummings). a
vulgar, coarse man who Is partner in
the firm that employs Lefty and Marian
Mandevflle has made advances to Lefty
but has been repulsed and, angered at the
repulse. he tells Lefty that she can never
marry Nevill because the latter is al
ready married and living apart from his
wife. LEFTY does not believe It and laughs
at the mere possibility OF Nevill's deceiv-
ms Heis NtNlS duIflltS the truth OF IL.
however. and urges Lefty to marry Man
deville. Nevill then realizes that he truly
loves Lefty and II awakens some latent
good In him. Lefty, piqued, accepts Man
deville's proposal.
The latter. to celebrate the engagement
gives theatre party to Lefty, Marian and
q couple OF their friends-admirers of
Marian's and Hilda s-followed by a SUM-
per party which~Mandeville declares Will
be the SWEETEST that money can buy -
The supper delights the other guests. to
whom 1t is treat not common in their
workaday lives, but Mandevile's vulgar
ostentation disgusts Lefty and she agrees
TO go 10 Nevill's apartments after the
supper-at midnight-to talk the situation
over with him. for she realizes that she
can never marry a man OF Mandeville's s
stamp.
In the midnight conference they have
Just decided to defy public opinion and go
abroad together. when something occurs
which changes their whole lives and Lefty
is saved from her rash STEP The supper
scene or the third act is uproariously fun
ny, as Is scene on the roof OF the house
where Lefty and her chums live.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
GOSSIP OF THOSE WHO
ENTERTAIN THE PUBLIC

The return to the cast at Keith's The
atre next week OF William Ingersoll, who
has been enjoying a well-earned rest, will
be welcomed with enthusiasm, IL is ex-
pected. for Mr.. Ingersoll is tremendously
well-liked by young and aid, men and
women, his histrionic ability being ad-
mired no less than his sterling character.
The Kelly Zouaves. well known in
this city. for II consists OF n number
OF Providence boys who make this city
their home, are this season giving an
exhibition In wall scaling that sur
passes anything that they ever at
tempted. They will be seen the COM
ing week at the Empire theatre in
the production of Convict 999."
Every issue OF new book relating
TO automobiles and its road tours are
eagerly scanned by Managers Spitz and
Nathanson. who have become strongly
interested in touring cars. OF which
they have two handsome ones. and
they contemplate putting them to some
pretty rough use. for they are plan
ming TO make n long run somewhere
soon. but are as yet undecided where.
The regular Empire theatre scale of
prices, so popular with that hand
some playhouse and its patrons. will
be In vogue again this season. These
prices are for the matinees, which will
be four. Monday, Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday--i5. 25 and 35 cents. For
the evenings, is. 25. 35. so and 75 cents.
Seats are always on sale six days in
advance.
The first musical comedy TO be seen
at the Empire theatre this season Will
be that strong favorite comedian, in
his latest and most notable success.
Nat Tl..t Il
will be supported by a company OF
singers. dancers. comedians and enter
tainers of repute and chorus OF the
handsomest ladies he has ever had in
his production.
For the second attraction OF the
regular season at the Empire theatre.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
KEIIH,s THEATRE.

One of the strongest dramatic offerings
OF the waning stock season at Keith's
theatre will be the Albee company's pres
entation there next week of the intense
comedy drama. Lefty" In which William
Faversham a few years ago scored one OF
the most genuine OF the hits OF his pro-
fessional career This play, SO human In
its characters and such a vivid picture OF
life. Is by one OF the greatest writer's for
the stage that the world has ever had,
namely. Arthur Wing Pinero, one of the
few dramatists of the age who has writ
ten nothing but successes. his plays in
cluding Sweet Lavender" The Nctori-
Gus Mrs. Ebbsmith." Iris" THE Second
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
NEXT WEEKS DIVERSIONS.

week OF Aug. 10. Is announced Miss
Marion Ballou. the clever handsome
young star in the big scenic comedy
drama THE Little organ Grinder"
Miss Ballou, although a newcomer to
Providence theatregoers. is said to be
an actress OF exceptionally high abil-
ity and In this play has been making
a big hit In the west and south.
At Keith's Theatre the week OF Aug 10
the Albee stock company will present T..
8. Willard's celebrated success, THE Pro-
fessor's Love story" In all the repertoire
OF the famous English star, there Is no
cess or which has been more popular with
the big theatre-gDing public than The
Professors Love story" and II is sure 10
make a delightful offering for the Albee
company.
The big success last season OF William
Ingersoll, the Albee stock company 3
clever leading man, in "The Middleman,
makes everyone particularly anxious 10
see the clever actor In another OF K. s.
Willard's successes and they Will have an
excellent opportunity TO do so when he ap-
pears in ''The Professors Love Story" at
Keith's Theatre week after next. This
quantity pretty little story Is developed In
delightful vein OF wholesome humor--
the kind OF play that makes one the bet
ter for having seen. IT is expected TO be
one of the real treats OF the season.
The Albee stock company's season at
Keith's Theatre is rapidly drawing 10 a
close. a fact with will be learned with
regret by thousands OF playgoers. This
seasons Albee company has been moro
popular than any stock company that
Providence has yet had and both collec-
lively and individually the company has
made many warm friends and admirers.
For the closing week OF the season, Aug.
26. a rollicking farce comedy has been
chosen. which will give an opportunity
for the usual farewell week merriment.
This farce will be Facing the Music. .
the laugh-compelling comedy In which
Henry f. Dixey starred. "A few years ago.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
empire THEATRE

seenlcally, the new A. II. Woods pro-
auction, Convict gs9," ranks with the
tory, and when IL is presented as the
opening attraction OF the regular season
at the Empire theatre next week with
matinees on Monday. Tuesday. Thursday
ana saturday, Its four acts will be found
TO contain no less than 13 elaborate see
nc settings. some of remarkable magni-
tude and all above the average as mar
wells OF stagecraft. Some OF the more no.
table scenes are: The Waldorf Astoria
hotel. the Eighth Regiment armory. on
the night OF the annual ball: the Criminal
Court room: Sing Sing prison In three
scenes; the Ruined Stone Mill, and its
marvellous transformation to an immense
corn field In full bloom; the beautiful villa
on the Hudson river. and the wedding in
the magnificent church. Convict p99'' is
play OF high moral purpose. filled with
modern ideas, and original situations.
which possess the great charm OF CO.
herency and great dramatic power. The
unfortunate prisoner whose identity is
lost In the gruesome numerals which
forms the title of the piece is a handsome
young man, whose life IL filled with
promise. and who possesses the love OF a
beautiful girl. whose devotion TO her lover
in his disgrace is touching. The story
opens in New York city on the night of
the annual ball OF the Eighth regiment,
N. G.. s. N. Y, at which a woman is
mysterlously murdered. The crime Is fas-
tened upon Dick Thurston, captain In
the regiment. by John Blaisdell. first as
slstant district attorney OF the county.
who causes Dicks arrest and by means
OF n chain OF circumstantial evidence,
forged by the testimony OF false Witness
es. secures his conviction and his sem
tence TO death In the electric chair. The
fact that Blaisdell Is enamored OF Dick =
fiancee. Alice Bradstone. Is the secret OF
his enmity and of his anxiety to convict
the young guardsman OF a crime Of which
the villain knows he is innocent. because
he himself is the assassin. Before the
comes. there is general revolt OF the
convicts confined In Sing Sing. and a
thrilling escape from the prison OF all the
prisoners. including the hero OF the play,
who II wounded in the encounter but
manages 70 reach New York in time TO
sriumph over his enemy. An excellent
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10

motion pictures to be shown the first two
days OF next week are brand new and
seem unusually attractive.
The picture that has historical interest
as well as being very funny II called
THE White Mans First Smoke" show
ing how the Indians first sold tobacco and
pipes to the Puritan settlers OF New Eng
land. His Glorious Start IL q picture
that will have interest for everyone In
terested In balloons and aeronauts, show
ing the laughable adventures OF an ANA
teuh aeronaut. discipline and Human
ity is a dramatic picture founded upon
a powerful military theme. and "Willie's
Dream is a beautiful and uproariousy
funny comedy picture.
With such a program the Nickel should
attract bigger crowds than ever this
week.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10

cooled by the sea breezes and to the music
OF Brighams orchestra, Gardner's shore
dinners, the bathing, and free concerts by
the Imperial band are amsng other head
line attractions.
The Forest Casino, the coolest and most
comfortable summer theatre to be found,
is drawing large audiences this sea son.
The bill for next week, beginning SUM-
day. is one OF headliners. The Clevelands,
comedy sketch artists. will appear: Camil-
10 and Fona, European marvels; Fostell
and Emmett, in a sketch, The German
Professor and the Girl; the Korns In
their wonderful miniature theatre; Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Hussey in a ventrllo-
quial musical speciality; the Bradfords.
colored singers and dancers: Quinlan and
Howard. In n singing. dancing and talking
novelty act: and the Abbotts and company
in dramatic playlet, THE Little Leading
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Crescent Park

Harrington's Crescent Park. with its
multitude OF attractions and easy access
from the city is proving itself decidedly
popular this season. One OF the most in
teresting shows anywhere In the state
Is that OF Eph Thompson's herd OF train
ed elephants at Crescent Park Two
shows, the most expensive OF any given
at a free park. occur daily. before each
or which there Is a grand parade about
the grounds. The free concerts, afternoon
and evening. by the Banda Roma, are
worthy OF special mention. Then there's
the Russian tobogRan. Rivers of Venice.
bamboo slide, the dance hall and the mid
way. and n slew OF other attractions az
Crescent Park which are drawing large
numbers OF visitors this summer Lew
Is original and unsurpassed O'Clock
bakes are even more popular than ever
this year. Crescent Park is an easy place
TO get TO by boat or trolley. the car fare
being cents from Fox Point.
The excursions listed for Crescent Park
and Rocky Point for next week are: Sun
day. international Union Of steam En-
gineers OF Boston: Monday. Willimantic
Protective CLERKS association. Foresters
from Fall River: "Wednesday. Car Men's
association from Fall River: Thursday,
Foresters' day: Friday. Phenix Sunday
schoois. British societies of Boston. Sat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
NlcKEL THEATRE

At the Nickel Theatre this week an In
teresting feature will be Bob Alden's Of
ferina which will be in his latest compo-
sition, Forget" a beautiful sentimental
ballad completed a short time ago by the
popular baritone and said by his publish
ers 20 be one OF the six best sellers In the
song hit line this season. The young
author will sing and play his own song.
accompanied by the Nickel quartet. and
the song will be beautifully illustrated.
The other song offering will be Wont
You BE My Honey a catchy little mel
ody to be sung by Miss Duhaine. The
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Politician M'Donald Dead

Chicago. Aug. 10-Michael G. Mcdonald,
for many years leading politician and
gambler in this city. died yesterday in a
hospital. The murder OF Webster s.
Guerin by his wife recently had n strong
effect I'm breaking him down physically.
He leaves an estate valued at several mil
Hons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
7IcAN LEAGUE STANDING.

Boston won a hard-hittlng and we'll
felded contest from Chicago today. TO
s. Glaze. who was taken out I'm the last
part of the sixth inning 10 let Parent bat.
had pitched good game up 10 that time.
Young. who succeeded him. was hit hard.
The locals fail deto hii Patterson. who
succeeded Altrock in the seventh. but
made jus enough runs of the latter to
win The score:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
GOING. DOWN THE
RIVER TOMORROW?

With the summer season at its very
height and the weather ideal for outings
down the bay and the spending of after
Moons and evenings in the gay whirl of
the summer amusement parks, the two
famous resorts OF Col. Harrington, RoS<y
Point and Crescent Park. are attracting
record-breaking numbers, and this month
II Is expected that even more will take
advantage OF the opportunity to enjoy
their many attractions than did so last
month. although July was banner
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10

nous bakes are served from II m to 8
and 8 p m. daily, with a special bake at
p. IN. The boats run hourly from 10 a.
m. to p. m.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Fields Point

Fields Point has been doing the great
est business in it's history. so far this
summer. and throughout this month still
greater crowds are looked for. Those ia
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
AMERICAN
LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

Boston Z, Chicago s.
Detroit Philadelphia Rain.
st Louis-New York-Rain.
Cleveland-Washington-Rain
GAMES TODAY.
Chicago at Boston.
st. Louis at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
ANtuDrrkN, ,,,.,. -. ...-...--
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Boyden Heights

Boyden Heights. which has proved pop
ular during the season, will offer its usual
attractions next week. among these being
the dance hall and the palm garden with
its gra9d piazza. The shore dinners at
this resort are as good as money can buy
according to the vote OF those who have
tried them
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10

company viii be seen in the various
roles.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Talaquega Park

At Talaquega park Attleboro. also run
by Col. Harrington. everything is lively.
the dance hall and the concerts OF the
Banda Napoli drawing crowds. A revival
or "Pinafore" by the company which
gave the production at Rocky Point last
week, opens on Sunday for a week at the
park Thursday evening Talaquega will
be brilliant with a display Of fireworks
such as is seldom seen about here.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10

A free exhibition of fireworks OF novel
character is to be given at Vanity Fair
tonight. While the display tonight will be
repetition OF last Monday nights great
success, IL will by no means be az imi-
tation. A special piece. Niagara Falls, is
said TO be marvel of skill. The free band
concerts will also help to make the eve
ming happy one for visitors Tomorrow
will be an especially attractive one for
those who cannot get away during the
week and affords great opportunity for
days enjoyment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-10
Vanity Fair

grday. Y. NJ. P. F. and B. societies. Fal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-13

"PCe ncrer picked 1Cild fotrers qgtth q real 7loblemdn."
 "RapturOus. but dangerous for me-" assented Richard gravely. "Is Miss Renwyck in the playF'
 Why. of course she is, stupid! She's getting 1t up herself and has the lead ing part"
 Richard frightened. Private the atricals were not so silly. after all
 What sort of a part will she play?" he asked
 "Oh. the serious part" his compan- ion advised him. Its more real act ing than mine. of course, but like the love part best, don't you?" Richard nodded, and the debutante continued: Harriet is the rich heIress, you know. And, oh. she's going to wear the Ken wyck diamonds. Her father will bring them up from the city tomorrow night. She'll look awfully stunning in them. You are engaged to her-in the play. mean-but you'll find out that you love me best. and it's an awfully exciting scene. You and Lin the play. mean-you and I are in a room to- gether, and you tell me how much you love me-
 Hadn't we better practice a little bit now:"
 Don't you think you could do it without practiceT'
 T shall need to acquire-er-restraint In the presence of such temptation, you know
 "Oh. I see I guess it won't be neces- sary for you to be too restrained. It's beautiful. so impassiOned - the Ian guage. you understand'-
 T shall try to live up to it,
 And just when you kiss me--
 (To be Continuedl.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-13

legal point of view" said the little man solemnly. "TO confess to Jacob now is the very worst policy imaginable"
 "Then what am to do?' demanded the young man sayagely.
 'Brazen it out" advised his counsel striving to suppress the dancing hu nor in his eyes. But, for the Lords sake, Dicky, boy, do brush I'D on Eng fish history"
 And what of dad"
 MT. Corrigan began to chuckle and to rub his hands violently.
 I'm afraid" he said, with great conviction, that Bill will have to play this hand alone You cant help him, young man, and you've got to trust to luck If your father finds out about the deal he may pull down Jacobs lad der; If not-well, I'm almost as sorry for Bill as I am for his son."
 Richard drew his brows together in a troubled frown.
 And is that all the advice you can give me?" he asked, hoping against hope.
 "No,' said the little man; there is one more suggestion and sound one, too, by George. My vision is shade imperfect owing to creeping age, but think I see Harriet over wonder un- der the trees. I, as your counsel, di- rect you to go and talk to her"
 This last piece of advice was tOo good to be neglected, and Richard, dis missing his cares, followed 1t forth. with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-13

And you are the bird," completed Richard. T thought as much. We'll, go on."
 Miss Imogene dimpled with pleas ure and applauded his quick percep- ton.
 "Yes," she said; q am the bird, and you-it's only play, you know, of course-and you're just desperately in love with me-"
 T couldn't act that part. It's too real, and"-
 "Oh, yes, you can! I thought you wouldn't find it difficult. I'll help you"
 That settles it. I'm lost"
 And, besides, it will make Cornelius Van der Awe just frantic He isn't in the cast, you know. We've put him in the audience, and he has just to sit there and be wretched. Oh," she cried, it will simply be too delicious! Don't you think so!"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-13
The wheeIbarroNs,-

The farmers son looked up from the sporting page.
 By heck" he said, 'T wish we had one O them there hossleSs carriages"
 We have" returned the farmer, -and now that you mention it, you might jest as well git 1t and fetch up load O turnips from the three acre lOt-"-New Orleans Times Democrat.