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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently. Hon. John r. Carr
EFT, Mayor. Girard, Ala.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-02-21
Commissioners Notice.

BY KATHERINE e. KELSEY.
Probate Register.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
KEITH'S fAWTUcKET THEATRE

why Women Hate Women" the open
ing play of the James Kennedy company
at Keith's Pawtucket theatre on Monday
next is said TO be a drama of more than
passing strength and interest. The plot.
centering as ii does in a political fight in
Texas, offers a wide field TO the drama
tist. The influence OF true womanhood
finally trumphing over passion and
heartlessness is shown I'm most convinc-
ing way.
The reputation made by Mr.. Kennedy
and company i'm Providence is of tbs high
est order and many people arc sure TO
go to Pawtucket from Providence 10 see
him. Special new scenery is carried for
each play, and "A vaudeville list OF refined
and pleasing sort is provided
The list OF other plays TO be presented
is as follows; Tuesday matinee and night
Crystal Run Farm Wednesday matinee
and night Gentleman Jim the Diamond
Thief" Thursday matinee and night
Larry from Ireland" Friday matinee
and night The Heart OF Virginia" Sat
urday matinee and night sheridan
keene Detective"
The usual Keith Pawtucket theatre
prices will prevail during this engage
ment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
SCENIC TEMPLE

Bigger ana Mock are To be the head
liners at the Scenic Temple the coming
week. These two little ladies are intro
ducing their new sister singing and dane
ing act. Miss Bigger and Miss Meek are
prominent among the fun-makers of
vaudeville. Another head-liner of impor-
tance will he Henry Wenman in his
unique act with the violin. Mr. Vein
mans Representations are some OF the
best I'm this line.
sam and Nellie King have a song and
dance act that is somewhat different
from the usual act. Miss King Is ono Of
the very best dancers which have been
seen at this cosy thcatrp, aud has .
new graceful specially 10 offer next
week
Rush Elliott, who will sing some new
illustrated songs has a charming Noi;c
and always is sure OF hearty welcome,
Among the many new motion pictures
for thc coming week are the folloNng
Dogs OF Fashion" Back 20 the Farm,
Romance OF e Fisherman and ltis
Daughter" "A Clowns Love story, cnd
~ Night in Dreamland.'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11

settc" is the name OF the piece presented
by the broadway Gaiety Girls COM
pany. headed by Johnny Weber, one OF
tho funniest and most original comedians
in bur.esque.
Mr.. Weber has been provided with a
part that Is the result OF an exhaustive
study of his unique personality and
methods and as Fritz Won Hovcnberg.
whose Pennsylvania farm turned out to
be a part of the oil belt. he is seen To
great advantage. With the requirement
of a fortune came n desire for dignity
and his son was sent TO Paris that he
might study art. After lapse of years
the father becomes Suspicious that all is
not well with his Aon and he makes an
unexpected appearance. The art student
has given no heed 10 his work and 70
prevent an investigation he incites his
comrades TO entangle the old man in n
series of misadventures that commence
I'm the studio and come TO a happy con-
clusion at the ball OF the models.
The plot is carried through two lively
acts and action has not been sacrificed
10 the development of the story. There
is something written exclusively for this
production. Among these there are sew
eral which will be whistled on the streets
after the early part of the week. In ad-
ditto nto Johnny Weber. there will be a
long cast Of principals and a chorus of
25 i'm addition to an olio containing sew
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Twisted and Tangled and "Schultz'S
Hotel" are the names OF the two funny
burlettas which Bob Manchester has Sc
lected for this season of the Vanity Fair
Big Extravaganza company, which ap-
pears at the Westminster Theatre next
week IL Is one big laugh from the tine
the curtain rises until il falls. as some
very funny things are sure TO happen 10
cur friend George Guhl who has been
cast i'm the part of Schultz"
The company Is one of the largest on
the road numbering 35 people and carry
ing carload OF beautiful scenery win
calcium and electrical effects. The cos
tunes worn BY the ladies are OF the Nery
latest French and European designs, la'
dies are especially invited TO attend the
performance and view the wardrobe di
played i'm Vanity FIR" as they could
procure many ideas that no American dc
signer would ever dream Of
Belle Wilton ana Mayme IlenninG"
both OF whom are wCll-known TO the foi'
lowers OF burlesque entertainment have
returned TO this company this season ano
are surrounded with a bcvy Of % beauii'
ful choristers. The comedians who ait
handling the comedy. George CUM, ron
McRac and Tom HaVerly. their names
being trademarks in the burlesquc field
and three better comedians could moi
have been secured.
Walsh and Maitland grotesquc leg
mania par excellent: Hennings Lew.
and HenninEs In their laughable sketch
THE Automobile Agent Belle Wilton
The Girl from Sunny SPAIN James X
Waters. "'rhc Singer from the Ghetto
and Havcrlv and McRae In comedy ac'
entitled THE Pikers.'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
next WEEKS DIVERSIONS
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

Monday night will mark memorable
theatrical event for playgoers of this city,
as on that evening Miss Marie Doro. the
newest OF Mr.. Charles Frohman's stars
will begin a weeks engagement at tho
Providence Opera House In THE Morals
of Marcus" a comedy adapted for stage
purposes by William j. Locke, author OF
the novel The Morals OF Marcus
Odeyne." Miss Doro made her stellar
debut at the Park Theatre in Boston on
Oct. z and so great was her success that
II was found necessary 10 extend her en-
gagement beyond the three weeks origi-
nally allotted A long engagement at the
Criterion Theatre i'm New York followed.
From tho start Miss Doro proved her
qualifications for stardom. and her act
ing, always charming and appealing,
ta," the little Syrian waif. who escapes
from a Turkish harem. fees TO England
and there becomes the heroine OF as pret
ty and delightful a love affair as was
ever penned. The play itself is brilliant
ly written, and sparkes with dialogue
worthy of Pinero or Jones. IL Is essen
TALLY comedy OF character, and these
characters are admirably drawn by Mr..
Locke. The situations are dramatic and
the outcome of tho story such as TO IN
cite the curiosity OF all. In tho splend d
supporting company are G.. Aubrey Smith
as Marcus" a role which this eminent
English player created I'm London; Miss
Beatrice Forbes Robertson. niece or
Forbes Robertson, the distinguished Eng
lish actor. end Forrest Robinson, ster-
ling player OF many important roles in
the past.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11

Spissel Brothers and Mack. irTesistibly
droll acrobatic comedians, will appear in
their laughable act, Fun at the Cafe De
Paris"
Billy Single Clifford, THE Broadway
Chappie," late star of "The Jolly Baron"
company. will offer some merry songs
and stories. making his first Providence
appearance In several seasons. An unique
act will he the daring knife throwing de-
monstration OF the Romanoffs. Russisn
implement performers The man OF the
duo does some extraordinary feats with
his woman assistant a target, ending
by disrobng her by throwing sharp
pointed knives at her. touching little hid
den springs and buttons In her clothing.
lila Grannon, a sweet voiced singer
who comes highly recommended by every
one who has heard her, and others on the
bin will be Dudley and Cheslyn, in cap
ital comedy singing sketch; Jim Dilks
the odd musical comedian; Hills dogs
and goats. Frank Bowman. talking ma
gician. and Keith motion pictures. with
new films of comedy and dramatic ma
turC.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
THIS REFORM
JUDGE USED
PAROLE SYSTEM

Chicago, Jan. .ii.-Municipal Judge Nc
Kenzie Cleland's efforts to redeem tho
fallen, through his parole system. came
to an en1 last niesat when the last ses-
sion OF the Maxwell street branch OF the
court prior 10 his transfer to tho civil
branch of the tribunal was held
Many who before had never entered a
police court were present Also there
were wives, whose homes. they said, had
been redeemed from the curse OF drunken
husbands and fathers through Judge Gle
lands plan OF reformation. Some were
present who said their own reformation
was duo TO the system inaugurated by
Judge Cleland OF the defendants last
paroled. only two were present as de-
lnqucnt.
Judge Cleland inaugurated his project
Dec. 27 1906 when the first prisoner was
paroled. Since then 1921 have been re-
leased ION promise; OF these II was
necessary finally TO send "a TO the BRIDE
well, but the court record indicates that
lti5 made good" IL having disappeared.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
MORE CHANGES
IN ELECTRIC
CAR SCHEDULES

The schedule OF oars running between
this city and Woonsocket has been
changed. and as "A result. cars will be
run hourly instead OF half-hourly. on
the Branch avenue line ears will be run
half-hOurly instead OF on 20-minuto time.
a change Will also take place on the
Swan Point line.
In regard TO this change, Superintend-
cnt OF Transportation Anderson said yes
terday:
There is practically no travel TO Swan
Point cemetery, and IL does not seem that
anyone viii be disconnected by stopping
the cars at Butler hospital. There is only
one house at the corner OF Rochambeau
avenue and the boulevard, and IL is only
three minutes walk from the Butler hos
pital gates. We thought OF running the
cars 10 Rochambeau avenue. but found
that this would lengthen the time just
enough 10 require the original number OF
cars, and would save nothing. BY stop
ping at Butler hospital we can drop one
car and lower expenses IL per cent. Sun
day afternoons cars will go to Swan
Point The East Side will not be de-
prived of any facilities south OF Butler
hospital. ana the records show that be-
tween Butler and Swan Point there is
practically no riding in the winter time"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
POLICEMAN KILLED
TRYING TO SAVE MAN

New York. Jan. 11.-While endeavorins
10 prevent a man, who gave ms name Do
Edward Walker, of Chicago. from lear-
ing from the Brooklyn bridge la,e las.
night. Patrolman Robert Fitzgerald was
knocked from, the overhead iron work py
the pole OF a passing trolley car into IN
East river His body was not rtcovere'.
Another policeman arrested the would
be suicide as he was about 10 jump wv
the railing 80 a.,
FITZGERALD saw Walker crawl from tne
promenade across the iron work over ii'
trolley tracks and started TO follow iinl'
He had reached the edge or the HVn
work when the pole OF trolley car pass,
inc struck him and caused him TO faii
backward through the trestle work in'o
the river. $50 feet below. policeman or
the roadway below ran up ana caugh.
Walker as he was preparing 10 nv M
,be ,iver Walker was charged with at
tempted suicide. lie is about q years Oh
age.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11

presented at the Providence Opera House.
Acton Davies. tho eminent dramatic
critic of the New York Evening Sun,
wrote OF tom Jones': ut is charming.
Edward Germans music is a festival OF
melody. Each melody is more delightful
than it's predecessor. From beginning TO
end H. is a delight.
OF the comedy IN Tom Jones. Mr. Da-
vies said: 1T is genuinely funny" This
comic opera will be one of the most nota-
BILE offerings OF the season and everybody
will be glad OF the chance TO hear IT. Mr..
Savage has provided an excellent COM
panyl for Tom Jones" And, OF course,
there will be a big chorus. and there is a
big orchestra that the company carries.
II is only a year since Katherine Good
son, the English pianist. who appears
here at an early day, made her first APP
pearance in America with the Boston
symphony orchestra In one OF its home
concerts Today II would pe difficult 10
name a pianist who has gained more
universal recognition with the American
musical publics where she has appeared
than this same Katherine Goodson. A ma
tive OF one OF the small towns in England
she entered the Royal College of Music
in London some Is years ago and after
graaua.mg from that institution with
high honors she took up her residence In
Vienna and began her preparation for a
professional career as pianist under
Leschetizky In less than two years un-
der his tuition she gained such a triumph
at one of his private concerts that when
she appeared for the lesson which follow
ed 1t he declined TO accept any further
compensation from her other than occa-
slonal appearances at the concerts he
gave in his own studio.
o.
AL. w. Martins worlds greatest and
newest production of Uncle Toms Cab
in Is booked for week OF Jan. 90 at the
Empire. This is the only uncle Toms
Cabin company that appears in all the
important cities, and judging from the
comments OF the press OF those cities, Mr..
Martin this season has surpassed all his
efforts of previous years.
d
With the Tin Woodman, the scarecrow,
the roaring lion, the comical COW, and a
half hundred pretty girls. THE Wizard
of or" comes TO the Empire theatre the
week of Jan q. In addition to the feat
ures mentioned above, and of course "a
person would expect 10 see all OF them
with THE Wizard OF o." an abundance
of novelties Is promised with this year S
production which will cause the most
blase theatregoer TO "sit up and take no
tice" and judging from press exchanges
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
MORSE BONDS
TO BE REDUCED

New York, Jan. 1i.--lt is learned mere
rpon good authority that the examination
OF ,he steamship lines formerly IN eohtrol
OF Charles w Morse, by the eoihhl.tee
which is Undertaking the rehabilitation
~ tho properties. indicates that the Sdo'-
COO o00 consolidated bonds issued on 4
per cent basis against the stock OF vari-
ous subsidiary companies, VIII have 20 be
scaled down 10 approximately Ns""'VVo
Issue of per cent. bonds.
This recapitalIz .tlon. involving. OF
course. the elimination OF the S6OO"ow
stock OF the Consolidated steamship COM
pany. which has never has more than
nominal market value, Is said 10 repre-
sent abcut all that the property can sup
port OF present besides tAhng care o,
us needs in the way Of working capital
and its unfunded debt.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
NICKEL THEATRE

The Nickel Theatres program for the
first part Of the current week Is very
attractive one, including the best OF tho
most recently completed films, several OF
them representing "A big expenditure OF
time AID money For instance. the
Four-footed Hero" ono OF the pictures
the Nickel will show Monday Tuesday
and "Wednesday next. must have require
the services OF some very clever human
actors. To- say nothing Of an uncommonly
sagacious canine. the latter being TN
chief figure in a heroic rescue OF lttla
girl In n big fire "rhc Nurses Travels
a very interesting film, VIII be another
OF the good films OF the bill. and The
Little Orphan" Il a very pathetic story
Of q street waif Other good pictures 10
be offered are Go. Little Cabin Boy
and '"rhe NVitch's secret" Bob Alden
and the Nickel quartet will offer the pref
ty song hit, Two Blue. Eyes uniqielY
Illustrated and Glover Blossoms with
its pretty Illustrations. will furnish joe
Roberts with an attractive Offering
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11

the appearance at the Empire theatre
for the week OF Feb 10. of Thomas II.
Shea in a carefully prepared program or
classic drama Mr.. Shea's program IN
cludes THE Bells" I'm which his inter-
probation OF Matthias is well known; DR.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" I'm which he VIII
appear in tho celebrated dual role, and
new play by Eugene Thomas entitled "A
Soldier OF the Cross In the last, Mr..
Shea will be seen "a Ajax, gladiator
who goes through many thrilling adven-
lures In avenglng the loss OF his stolen
daughter. Mr.. Shea's tour In under tho
auspices OF Messrs. Cohan and Harris
who have given a liberal production 10
each OF the plays.
pretty musical novelty coming 10
Keith's the coming week VIII fe tho
Lasky Qulntette, four skilled 'cellists and
an accomplished harpist. The five musi-
clans sit within a huge sea shell, prettily
lighted. and play number OF the selec-
tions of Victor Herbert, arranged and re-
hearsed personally by the celebrated COM
poser. The musicians include Miss Leo
nora Shienhart, the well-lSnown celEst,
brought over from the Leipslc conserva-
tory, ana Mile. Samarrato, gifted harp
ist from Naples. The act is costumed and
staged in the same careful monner thai
characterized 'lne llaDOpllcuuS' nv
stunning Grenadiers" Robinson Crusoe's
ISLE" "Ye Colonial Septette." THE Mill
tary Octette and the Girl with the Baton, ;
and other novelties originated and pro-
duced in vaudeville by Jesse l.. Lasky.
.
Billy Single Clifford, formerly partner
Of Maud HUH. and one OF the most popu-
lar eccentric comedians OF the stage. viii
be at Kelths the coming week for tho
first time in several seasons, with new
songs and stories. Since being here Mr.
Clifford has had a very successful starring
tour I'm THE jolly Baron"
Tim McMahon's new girl act, "The
Porter Maids" is reported 10 be big hit
ana has been secured for 30 weeks on the
Keith circuit. Mr.. Mcmahon and Edythe
Chappelle CAirs. McMahonl appear at the
head OF this act.
An interesting and instructive act
booked for keith's later in January Is
Kemp's Tales OF the Wild" an illus.
trated lecture which made a big hit al
that theatre last winter. Mr. and Mrs
Kemp personally collected the data FOL
this lecture and the pictures to illustrate
1t, living two years In Arizona to do It.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
RECORDED AT CITY HALL
REAL EsTATE CONVEYANCEs.

REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCES.
Charles A Anderson, by mortgagee, to
John H. McNulty, lot and buildings on
the corner OF New York and Virginia
avenues; consideration $lS26.
John H. McNulty 60 r.. l. agency, lot
and buildings on the corner OF New
York and Virginia avenues, subject TO
mortgage; consideration $40.
Charles A. Anderson. by mortgage, TO
Josephine A. and Lillian j.. Gof, tract
OF land and buildings on the corner OF
Washington avenue and Eddy street, sub
ject TO prior mortgage for $1,000; consid-
Grafton $1,000.
Gustav J. t. Hackendahl, Jr., ct ux.
Rose, 10 John l.. Kehoe. lot and buildings
on the easterly side of Horton street,
consideration $40
John L. Kehoe TO Gustav J. r. Hacken-
dahl. ct ux.. Rose lot and improvements
extending from Exeter street 10 Glendale
avenue: consideration $40
Edmund NJ. Warren and Henry s.
Moody to James III. Haven. lot on the
northwesterly side of Oakland avenus;
consideration 81.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
John IL. McNulty 20 Peoples Trust
company, lot and buildings corner of New
York and Virginia avenues $3i0o.
John L. Kehoe TO Mary A. Miller, lot
and buildings on easterly side. OF Horton
street; $500.
Patrick j. Bremen to j. Frank Wood
mansee. lot on southerly side of Manches-
ter place lot at junction of Globe and
Hospital streets and liennequin place. lot
and improvements on northerly side of
Globe STREET lot and buildings on northerly
side OF Manchester place; $1,000
Thomas J. Quinn ct ux., Della NJ, to
Roger Williams Savings Fund and Loan
association lot and buildings corner Nor
ris avenue and Fisher street; $500.
Thomas Johnson ct ux., Emma to
Frank ID. McKendall, lot and buildings
corner Douglas avenue and Chad Brown
street, subject to prior mortgage; $1,000.
Giovanni Cardarelli TO Walter f.. Bry-
ant. undivided half OF lot and improve
ments on northerly side OF Ascham
street; $215.
DISCHARGES OF REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGES.
Gustav ]. l.. Hackendahl, Jr., ct ux.,
Rose, by John Feeney; 500.
John McLaren, by Lizzie l.. smith;
$1,000.
ATTACHMENT.
Max Fieldman. by Garabed @. Melidos-
sian all interest i'm two lots and build
ings on southwesterly side OF Douglas
avenue; $1,000.
ASSIGNMENTS OF WAGES.
Frank H. Doeg TO Six Per Cent Loan
company. from General Fire Extinguisher
company, 10 Feb. Z, 1909.
George =. Dave. TO Daniel f. cay
from American Textile Speciality Machine
company, to Jan. 3. 1903.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
ISTHMIAN TRAFFIC
HEAVY IN 1907

Washington. Jan. 1l.--More than A0,-
10000 worth of merchandise originating
in United States territory crossed the
Isthmuses Of Panama and Tehuantepec in
1907, most of it being interchauged be-
tween the eastern ana western ports
OF the United States. including the Ha-
walian Islands. in this term.
This total OF more than 100000 of
trans-Isthmian traffic In merchandise
originating under the American flag is
more than three times as much as that
Of any earlier year.
This sudden and large charge in the
irtcrchanges between Atlantis and Pa
cilc ports via the narrow strip OF land
which separates those oceans is chiefly
due 10 the opening early in 1907 of the
Tehuantepec railway
Tho enterprise OF connecting the two
oceans by "A land haul Of less than 600
miles was planned before the constrlic-
u5n OF the earliest transcontinental rail-
way In the United States. the first con-
cession for the road having been granted
by the Mexican government In 1857.
The Mexican government maintains a
large force at either end OF the road Ia
prevent merchandise from the United
states, entered for transportation across
tho isthmus being clandestinely carried
into Mexico without payment OF duty
while the United States government also
maintains an agent at either end or The
line ~ prevent Mexican products being
included with those OF the United
states crossing tho isthmus and thus OBJ
talnlng admission into this country free
of duty as products OF the United
States
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-11
BLACK HAND
MURDERED AND
ROBBED VICTIM

Chicago. Jan. 1l.--Vasalie Gristu, sup
posed Black Hand victim, who was found
dead Thursday beneath the Lake Shore
viaduct at Gary Ind. was probably MUIR
dercd for money and over a score of Hun
garians now may be destitute in Chicago
as "a result. Gristu was identified yes
terday rs the manager of an employment
agency. He had gone 10 Gary in search
OF employment for q Hungarians and hs
carried with him $500. OF which sum, $3.50
belonged TO the Hungarians. IL repre-
sented their entire savings Gristu
pockets were empty when the body was
found