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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
OLC0T1 IN NEW
ROLE STILL HIS
ROMANTIC SELF
Sings and Plays the Hero as of
Old in "O'NeiIl of
Y% Derry"
ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS
HE HAS HAD IN YEARS
A Picturesque, Though Conven-
tlonal, MelOdrama of Ireland
in the Seventeenth Century.

1t was all Chauncey Olcott at the
newark Theatre last night. His songs
and his swagger, his brogue and his
olarney, his sentimental ardor and his
dashing sword play, were what the peo-
pie went to see and hear, and what they
did see and hear, to their very evident
entertainment. Whether the play was
artistic drama or romantic pifHe no.
body cared much so long as 1t allowed
Mr.. Olcott to do what was expected of
him. 1t did that, and so was a success.
"O'Neill of Derry was the name of
1t and Theodore Burt Sayre was the
author. Its scenes were laid in Lon
~donderry in the seventeenth century.
The governor of Londonderry, an ogre
ish old gentleman, had forced the hand
In marriage of a pretty young woman
whose lover came from France to Ire
land to steal her away. Mr.. Olcott,
playing an Irish adventurer, undertook
to relieve the lady from her distressful
situation, and that was the inspiration
Tor most of the action. OF course, the
gay cavalier fell victim to a pair of
bright yes himself and wooed and won
his lady love by virtue of as gay a
Celtic wit and as pretty a palavering
as ever a Chauncey Olcott hero was in
obliged in by a generous author The
number of exciting scrapes tha- the
hero became involved in and jauntily
emerged from was restricted only by
the necessity of encompassing it all
within ordinary limitations of time.
But 1t was a good and interesting
melodrama of its kind, and it's action
was picturesque and continuous enough
to keep ones mind off its occasional
artificiality. 1t was pleasingly acted
not only by h star, but by a we'll
selected company, including as its most
conspicuous and capable members Miss
Rose Curry, Leonard Shepherd, Ned
Reardon and Miss Anna Wilks.
A Chauncey Olcott play without
songs would be an anomaly, and there
is nothing anomalous about "O'Neill of
Derry" There are five of them in this
piece and they are as taking a collec-
ton of melodies as Mr.. Olcott ever
wrote or sang. "One Little, Sweet Lit
tie Girl" was the favorite with the
audience. and most of the others were
of the same sentimental order. Mr..
hanging onto the high notes like a
major and making sweet music of it all.
Anybody who admires Mr.. Olcott will
deny himself a pleasure by remaining
way from the Newark Theatre this
week. His play is really the best he
has had in years.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
COLUMBIA woMAN'S REVENGE

If one could Judge by appearances at
the Columbia Theatre yesterday after
noon and evening, when the Reginald
Barlow Stock Company presented "A
Woman's Revenge there, the financial
stringency is a thing of tie past. Every
seat in the auditorium, from the or
chestra rail to the topmost seat in the
gallery, vas occupied.
The play depicted everyday life in
New York in a way unlike that of other
melodramas of the kind produced at
this house. The company was eEec-
tive in providing thrills and comedy.
William Thompson made his first APP
p%earance with it, and his work was
greatly liked.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
NEWARK SINGERS TO
VOICE PROTEST, TOO.
United Societies Will Take Lead
ing Part in Liberal Sum
day' Parade.

With music playing and flags flying
the United Singers of Newark will take
a leading part in the big parade of
Monday, June 8, when there will be a
demonstration in favor of a liberal
Sunday. That was decided at a meet
ing held in the Kruger Auditorium
last night. presided over by former
Freebooter c.. William Heilmann, presi-
dent of the singers. 1t was decided to
meet again June 2 and complete ar
rangements.
The singers win give several concerts
in the public parks during July and
August under William Laufenberg's
direction.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
EMPIRE-"COLONIAL BELLIES"

A fairly well filled house greeted the
Colonial Bellies" company last night
at the Empire Theatre. Five Weeks
was the title of the opening burletta.
which was worked up to a high pitch
of comedy by Joe Fields. Mark Wooley,
Mike Mcdonald and Jean Bedini. Rose
Carlin, in the leading feminine charac-
ter, pleased the people, as did also
Fudge Cato, Mac Wyndam, Miss West
and Miss Lewis.
The olio offered many good special
ties, among them those of Rose Carlin,
Edward Hart, Mile. Bessie & Co, in
much applauded representations;
Fields and Wooley, in German charac-
tiers; Charles Fake, tenor. The. per-
Torrance concluded with a funny af-
fair called at Happened in Paris"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
THANKSGIVING PICTURES.

Songs sung by George NJ. Conan and
Anna Held constitute the principal
part of the entertainment at Blaney's
this week. They are realistically re-
produced in talking pictures. Give
My Regards to Broadway" "The Yam
kee Doodle Boy and You're a Grand
Old Flag are the Cohan selections,
and there are two numbers given from
"A Partisan Model" Several other
songs and one or two vaudeville num-
bers are included in the interesting
program. There were several very
stable audiences out to see the pic
lures yesterday.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
SINGING SocIETYs FESTIVAL.

Members and friends Of the Har-
monte Singing Society, in its headquar-
ters, South Orange avenue and Cam
den street, enjoyed a night Of song and
storytelling. Carl Helm directed the
chorus last night, while Miss Lillian
Hellwig, pianist. was soloist. August
Kreuter told humorous stories.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
KAFFEE.KLATCH AT DASSING,S.

The Deutscher Frauen and Jung
Frauen X. U. ", held a kaffee-klatsch
and social hour at Dassing's Central
Hall last night, the prizes being
awarded the winners of various games.
The committee was made up of Mrs.
Rosa Gill, Mrs. Anna Pansen, Mrs.
Mary Manger. Mrs. Elizabeth Krug,
Mrs. Mary Kull, Mrs. Elizabeth I'm
staedtle. Misses Julia Knispel and
Rose Gill gave vocal and piano selec-
tons.
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valuable and beautiful prizes that are
being awarded to. lucky ones.
Among the most conspicuous is a
Ford automobile, an upright piano, a
china closet and a beautiful brass bed.
A door prize is offered each night.
Many of the articles at the booths will
be disposed of each evening, and a
number of shares are still for sale on
the larger articles.
Large crowds have been in attendance
during the past week, and it is expected
that the number will increase during
the present week.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
DANCE WILL BE
BRILLIANT SOCIAL AFFAIR
81. COLUMBIA Event to Take Place on Friday Evenins.Mr. and Mrs
Herbert Gleason Will Pass the Summer Abroad.

iny' ed guests. A considerable sum of
R~hey was realized from the sale of
tallys and will be devoted to the sup
port of the Virginia Hospital at Rich
mond, Va.
The annual entertainment by the
children of the Home of the Friendless,
followed by a spread for the little peo-
pie. was held in the home. last night
and was attended by a large number
of people interested in the work of
the home. The board of managers have
decided to continue the home instead of
placing the children out in private
boarding-houses, a matter which has
been under consideration for some time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12

Scnedule0 Tor tnlS month Is the
annual reception and dance of
st. Columba's Alumni. to be held In
Orator Hall, Friday evening, May Is.
Every effort is being made by the men,
bers to make the affair a grand sue
cess.
Those in charge of arrangements are:
Joseph German, president; Arthur Hy-
land, vice-president; Miss Bessie Tully,
secretary; Miss Pauline Schweikert,
treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert P. Gleason will
sail May 26 for Europe. to be absent
during the entire summer.
Mrs. Alfred N. Dalrymple. of Park
place., is entertaining her sister-in-law,
Miss Dalrymple, of Washington, d. c.
Mrs. Dalrymple and her husband. ac-
c~ompanied by the formers sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Illingworth, will soon go to their sum-
mer home at A%llenhurst.
Miss Helen A. Coe, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Coe. who has
been on a prolonged tour, is expected to
reach Boston this week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coe have gone to Boston to meet her.
Mrs. Henry Hamilton. accompanied
by her daughter, Miss Irene Hamilton,
and her sister, Miss Annie L.. Tichenor,
will leave shortly for Marblehead, Mass,
where they will spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Adams. of
R~eIleviIle aVpnI1e will snepd fbe cnno-
mer at the Monomonock Inn, Caldwell,
and in the early fall they will go
abroad for a two months trip.
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be rendered a reception by the bevy Of
booths.
Holy Name Society members were
guests of the committee last evening,
and tomorrow night the Young Ladies'
Sodality will attend.
Special entertainments will be given
each evening inc a prominent feature
of the program will be. the promenade
music furnished by an orchestra.
The booths are laden down with many
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
GOVERNORS AGED FATHER
WAKES FEELING STRONGER.
Especial to the evening start

Mt. HOLLY, May 12.-Cheered by a
nor Forts wife, Andrew II. Fort, father
of the State Executive, who is 81 years
old, said today that he felt SO much
better that he would get out of bed and
walk about, If he could only see. Being
totally blind, it is necessary for some
one to lead him. He is not enduring
much pain. but is suffering from all
ments incident to old age.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
ST. PAUL'S MEMS CLUB
BANQUETS ON BIRTHDAY

Sixty-five members of the Mems Club
of st. Paul's Episcopal Church, and
their friends, celebrated the clubs third
anniversary at a banquet in the church
parlors, at High and Market streets,
night. Former Alderman Walton S.
Howarth, president of the club. was
POSTMASTER. The diners were enthusi-
in discussing the work already
done by the class and that outlined for
the future.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
CROWDS THREATEN CIRCUS DRIVER.

ATLANTIC CITY, May 12.-Crowds
following a circus parade threatened
bodily harm to John Foley, a driver,
who struck a boy with his whip be-
cause the lad chung to the rear of the
wagon. Foley was arrested.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
YOUNG WOMAN NEARLY BROWNS.

HACKENSACK. May 12.-Miss Mar
garet Marshner and John and Frank
Morrison were thrown into the HaclSen-
sack River yesterday afternoon when
their upset. Miss Marshner had
a close escape from drowning.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
FUNERAL OF MISS cORNELIA WARD.

Miss Cornelia Ward, who died Satur-
day. aged 80 years, vas buried today
from the residence of her nephew, Jo-
seph Ward, jr.. 25S Mt. Pleasant ave-
nue.. The interment was in Mt. Pleas
Cemetery.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
SPEAKS IN NEGROES BEHALF.

At the last meeting until October of
the Orange Guild of the American
Church Institute for Negroes, held i'll
Grace Episcopal Church parish house,
Orange, yesterday afternoon, the Rev.
MIR. Boyd, of Brooklyn. made an inter-
esting address on the work of the ST.
Paul Normal and Industrial kQhpoI,
Lawrenceville, Va, of which a
graduate. He dwelt on the impo ice
of industrial education for his rac4A hi
said that it is the solution of the bfab-
lem for the uplifting of the negro, He.
also appealed Tor aid for carrying on
the work OF the institution.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
Many Valuable Gifts on Exhibi-
tion for Award to Lucky
Ones Who Attend.

Al the fair for the benefit of st. Anto-
ninus's Church in the parish hall, South
Ninth street, tonight will be known as
the Altar Society night. The society
will attend the bazaar in a body and will
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12
DON'T WANT VOTING MACHINES.

I0pENTdF % IIV T'tTIllB NtdT'I
RAILWAY, May 12.-Petitions are be-
ing circulated in the First, Third and
Fourth Wards to have voting machines
abolished here at the coming election.
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ing accomplished a specially remarkable
feat in teaching him to blow the horn.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12

Children's Dresses-Russian and
French styles; mad. of lawn, madras
and ginghams; white and colors; high
or low neck; long or short sleeves;
trimmed with embroidery and fancy
wash braid; ST. so kind; in this sale 81
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-12

Children's Skirts. of cambria; lawn
%ruf]es; trimmed with embroidery; with
or without duster tucking; 7sc A0c
kind ~
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Chiidren's duimpes of Lawn, in
bishop styles; henstitched ruffles on
neck and sleeves; 4 to ~ year , &c
sizes, for only .......,...... EO
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Chiidren's Gowns; 2 to 8 wear
sizes; made of cambria and nainsook:
chemise and high neck styles; trimmed
with neat embroidery and lace 9Oc
insertions; SOC kind at. ......... OY
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Chiidren's Petite oats of cambria,
with full cambria tucked ruffle; 90c
2 to "a year sizes .......... ~
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Children's Gowns of nainsook and
cambria; high or low neck styles; en-
broidery or lace insertions and AOc
edge; 2 to IA year sizes ....... ~
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MoNG the prominent social eve

scheduled for this month Is tn
nnnnnl rnnantian and da q
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Children's Wear Ii IL t Hsa Aanrs. Sale

Children's Drawers of cambria,
trimmed with hemshtched, tucked, en-
broidery or lace rutfles; 2 to "a , &c
year sizes 6O
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ChlIdren's Drawer Waists of
cambria or jean; H. g. W. and Ideal; tape
fastened buttons; eyelets for hose DC
supporters, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. III
Blue-grass blade., 1908-08-23

doxy as may never be witnessed again by
many now living, unless the curtain is rung
down sooner than we anticipate.
Every daily newspaper, of any consider
able Importance, in the civilized world, is
devoting columns of news space and col
umns of editorial space to information and
comment concerning the number of con-
crosses and conventions held, being held,
and yet to be held, in the name of some
form of or phase of orthodox belief, and
these publications, if read, must convince
every intelligent mind that there is serious
cause for such proceedings.
Never since the advent of Darwinism has
the church got such jolt. To combat the
increasing hostility and opposition we have
had Pan Anglican conferences, now a Lam
beth conference is in progress in which the
Church of England is receiving a sort of
overhauling and regeneration to meet the
pressure of the times and pope of Rome is
preparing for a eucharistic congress to ba
held in Westminster Cathedral-not the the
Abbey for England would not permit Catho-
lie Christians to desecrate such an edifice-
when great pomp and gorgeous ceremonial
will be INDUCED in to attract attention and
lead the people to accept a belief in the
meek and lowly Nazarene.
But why the necessity of these gather.
ings? Is not Christianity, in all its forms,
a divine institution, founded by divinity,
protected by divinity and for divine pur-
poses? If change and revision is aimed at
what audacity to correct and revise divine
guidance! Besides, would not correction
and revision suggest previous errors, and
how could divinity err? This action upon
the part of the church amounts to a candid
confession concerning its human origin, its
human construction, and points to the
one purpose sought 1t is simply to acquire
stronger hold upon the people by bring
ing divinity to conformation with human
conceptions instead of bringing humanity
up to o-called divine pretensions. In other
words, it is lowering of the standard set
for divinity without any corresponding gain
to humanity. All this pomp and all this
ceremony is for the great glory of god and
the subsection of the masses. Could the
masses only be brought to a realization of
this great and important fact, these con-
crosses would never be repeated. In the
end 1T is but scheme of the clergy to
provide ways and means for a preservation
of their occupation, for they must realize
that the inevitable is about to fall upon
them with great force and violence
Blue-grass blade., 1908-08-23
BLUE GRASS BLADE

as Christians seek to do regarding their
bible, but that it was constructed upon
the known vital interests of the country"
and he further insisted that religion will
have nothing to do with the future admin
istration of the law in Turkey
This is exceptionally cheering news, and
we might express the wish that the day,
the hour will soon come when similar con-
ditions will prevail in all socalled Christian
countries.
strange Conduct of Three Pastors Who
Vacate Pulpits.'
The above is a headline taken from
the st. Louis Post-Dispatch, of August 8,
appearing over series of short news
items relating to the clergy and their
doings
1t is significant that large daily news
paper considers it sufficiently important to
chronicle such matters, but it is also in
dicative of the absolute Indifference of the
public press concerning the clergy, as
professional religious class
Upon reading over the items thus given
we find that reference is made to Rev.
Arthur Gee, of the Arlington Street Baptist
church, at Akron, Ohio, who jumped down
and out from his pulpit, refusing longer
to preach salvation without price, because
he objected to preaching for any sect that
advanced it's cause through the medium of
a creed. 1t must also be observed that
Rev. Gee did not insist upon more money
being given him, or complain that he did
not get what was due him, but he objects
to the paying of salaries to preachers, by
any church, and denounces the salary sys
tenn as curse.
The bible teaches, that is the New Tes-
lament portion, that the sincere Christian
should give to every man who asketh OF
thee" but Rev. H. S. Morrison, pastor of
the First Avenue Presbyterian church, at
Evansville, Ind, does not believe in follow
ing scriptural precepts. The reports say
that he was approached by two beggars on
the streets of the city named and was
asked for aims Instead of responding, in
the fear of the lord, he caused them to
be arrested for street begging and hauled
before the police court, where they were
each fined SIS and costs. Christian charity
is a dangerous article, at best, but the
sample shown in this case is entitled to
the blue ribbon. And a preacher, too!
Under the same heading the information
is given that Mayor F. G.. Chapman, of
Chester, w. Va imposed a fine of SIS and
costs, with Jail sentence of five days,
against Rev. o. G. Sewers, of the same city,
who heads religious denomination known
as the Mission Saints. The charge made
against him was for boisterous and riotous
conduct, and making wanton attacks upon
the members of other denominations. He
had further denounced the officials of the
city as being corrupt and dishonest and
the Mayor, with the authority vested in
him, proceeded as stated. Although the
Blade does not approve of such methods
being adopted in any effort to restrain the
constitutional right of free speech, yet the
incident is useful as showing that even
preachers must conform to the rules of
decorum and right in their public utter
ances.
The growing humanity of the people and
Blue-grass blade., 1908-08-23

The growing humanity of the people and
their consequent Indifference towards re-
ligion in general, and the church formulas
In particular, has caused such a shaking
up of the dry bones of the decadent ortho-
The sun., 1908-12-06

bench. there has been the gravest dissatis-
faction expressed by prominent 1sraelites
uptown and downtown with Rabbi Wise 8
criticisms Of Mr.. Croker and those VINO
attended Mr.. Croker's dinner at Sherry e.
Eminent Jewish financiers, who say they
do not care to have their names mentioned.
have caused IT, to be made known to Rabbi
Wise that they do not agree with his senti-
ments. and one of these 1nanciers, who has
been associated with several OF Rabbi Wise g
charities. declared that II the rabbi con-
tinued his attitude toward the man who
first recognized their race in politics they
would take drastic steps to urge him to
stick to his pulpit and let politics alone.
Mr.. Croker e first recognition OF the jew
ish people in politics was followed by similar
action by Senator Platt, President Mckinley.
Gov. odell and President Roosevelt
There never was political leader in
this country of either or any party. re-
marked a political veteran and an acute
reader of political history the other night.
who has not slipped button"
Slipped a button? What do you mean p
Why" was the reply, made some huge
mistake, some mistake which damaged his
reputation for political sagacity and which
in the end was very hurtful to him. Read
all the books on the political history Of
America, and you will find that am correct.
For that matter. the same remark will
apply to the politicians and statesmen of all
other countries of all ages.
The sun., 1908-12-06
Kiplinse,aue Song Of the s servic..

kipiins esque Song Of the Service.
When tn lean line crouehed for th' nnal charge
Then seen his Rlls turn blue;
/ An seen him blink an seen him shrink
But wot kin sergeant do1
oh. heard him wheeEe at tn bullets sneere.
An seen him dodgln' too:
His face wuz old an bis feet vuE cold
But wot kin a sergeant do!
Then It's "Sklrmishers, forward"
An tn guide Is right
oh. tn bugles callIn'. callin'.
Then: STEADY on tn left-an start tn hEhtl"
~oh, who's that faln. fallin''"
"Comp'ny--hslt! Le--down!"
When tn word come down an We had to 20,
An tn, ,hghtin' line drove through;
Oh. l see him stop, an l see him drop
But wot kin sergeant dof
used tn boot an told him shoot
IAN he shot tn best he knew3
II his aim wuz bad. oh, his heart wuz sad
But vot kin sergeant do'
Then It's: Load" an "Firei"
An tn range Is long:
But tn haze Is driftln'. driftin'.
It's STEADY that left-an' keep It-strong:
An tn light Is slftin', llftln'.
Comp ny--rsel Vance by rushes!"
When tn lean line stopped from tn nnal charge
seen hlsngts turned blue!
For there he lay on tn wicked day
But vot kin sergeant doT
boo hooO
oh, he did his best. an he got his rest
An I've told you all l knew:
They said: How brave.- as we dug his grave
An wot kin a sergeant do'
Then It's volleys three-
An spade him In
Oh. tn bpgie's sighin'. sghln
He'll never see parade agln--
An a rooky's cryin'. cryin'.
"Compny--'tentlon! Stsck---srms!"
AIYRHp DAMON RUEYoE.
The sun., 1908-12-06
when Pa Shinkled.

when I was but little chAp-oh, many years
ago
I we'll recall the day because it was day OF woe;
pa he had shingled Of his house, with some to
spare. he thought.
nu, when he come 10 nnfsh on he found that he
was short
my boy" said he quite harsh TO me, do you
know where they be-"
AT nrst ! wouldn't tell an then fear took ahold
OF me.
Ny pa. enraged. demanded why hid them from
his sight.
"Beouz,- said ]. with tear and sigh and remblin'
from annght.
81 didn't want none left around for fear-for fear.
you see,
They'd come In play most any day for Use In
spanhn' me-"
NV pA he didn't say a word but cut paddle out
An otted It'll won't say vhere-a hundred tim es
about.
7 we'll recall the day and ali. though distant Il
may be.
Gu, when pa shingied OF his house he also shIngled
JoR COM