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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
KElTH'S THEATRE

The management OF Keith's theatre has
this week set a mark which IL viii be hard
20 surpass. In the bill which is presented
TO their patrons this week there is for
those who like music an act which is
said TO be unequalled on the vaudeville
stage today. the Lasky Quintette; for
those who are fond of spectacular act,
Nine Hermann presents an act which in
settings and in the conjuring done, causes
even the Jaded play-goer to. sit UP and
take notice, for those who like comedy
good wholesome frn--and who is there
that does not?-it will be found running
all through the bill.
or the two principal features OF the
program perhaps the one which won the
most applause was the Lasky Quintette.
composed Of four 'celists and harp.
These artists delivered a medley of
popular and classical selections which
justly gives them their title THE most
artistic musical act in vaudeville" The
stage setting of this act was of very
artistic conception. II being in the form of
huge sea shell, in which the five per-
formers are seated.
The settings OF Nine Hermanns act
were also worthy OF note. representing
as they did an old Moorish palace. Nine.
Hermann's costume, as well as those OF
her assistants in the illusion, carried out
the idea to perfection. Original Oriental
music accompanied this act, which still
further helped to make one think that he
was In the Far East Nine. Hermanns
act Is distinctly different from and much
superior to the act OF any other lady
magician who every came to Providence.
While Clayton White and Marie Stuart
are on the audience is in one continuous
roar or laughter. In the sketch ''Cherie"
for which whoever Is responsible should
be thanked, Mr.. White assumes the role
or an out and out sport to absolute per-
fection. Miss Stuart as ''Cher1e." with
four years In Paris. and also a sport, is
not far second. Miss Byington gives a
good Characterization of the anxious, in
nocent wife. The naive ways OF Mr..
White, when as Bruce Ascott he courts
"Cherie," win the audience from the
start
Spissel Brothers and Mack have a
humorous acrobatic act In which the
Spissels, by their consummatey comic
antics. bring many aching sides
Billy Single Clifford also makes his
appearance here this week clad in a
wonderfully effective creation of the tall
or's art. accompanied by purple gloves
Mr.. Clifford and his 'get together meth
ods will always get him the rounds of
applause he so well deserves
Vinie DAILY was good in songs and
dances, several of her costumes creating
much comment.
A very enjoyable act was that OF Frank
Bush. story teller His rev anecdotes
were amusing and his old ones, OF which
there were several. were we'll selested.
Grand opera selections by the Basoue
ouartette were cleverly rendered and we'll
received.
Also on the bill were The Romanofrs
Russian Knife throwers: Frank Bowman
comedy magfcian Dudley e Cheslyn, In
comedy singing sketch; Jim Dilks, the
odd musical comedian; Hills Dogs and
Goat; lila Grannon. vocalist.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
CRANSTON COUNCIL
GETS SHARP RAP

The Cranston town council was ac-
cused of small dealing by Chairman
William II. Dutemple OF the school COM
mittee last evening at Auburn, when the
question or insurance for the five new
school buildings while they are being
built was under consideration.
The item was overlooked when the COM
mittee struggled with estimates and fig
ured TO build the five school houses inside
OF the appropra ton OF $4,000. Later.
some OF the members held that the COM
mittee was obliged to pay for the insur-
ance. while the chairman and others
maintained that the buildings were the
towns property as much as they ever
would be. and the town council should
pay.
Last night IL was reported by Fred T..
Horton that n medium had been struck
SO that the committee was TO pay a part.
s72. and the town council the rest. out
OF other town funds. He said he thought
II ought 10 be paid. as the committee was
Obliged. under its contracts with the
builders, TO insure the buildings
Mr.. Butemple said he supposed the
committee had got 10 pay ~. but II ought
not To have 90. and he added:
81 think II Is small dealing on the part
of the council. such as this committee
would not be guilty or toward the coun-
Gil"
Later in the session IL was voted to
pay "if necessary the amount for insur-
ance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

THE Morals OF Marcus w. j. Locke's
four-act comedy. is the Offering OF the
management of tho Providence Opera
House this week. with Wednesday and
Saturday matinees. Last evening the
play pleased large audience. and there
can be no doubt that all who are induced
either by acquaintance with the novel
from which the comedy was made or by
reason of the rather alluring title, will be
well satisfied. The production would be
notable IL for no other reason than that
1t offers that captivating and versatile
actress. Marie Doro a large opportunity
TO display her interesting accomplish
ments.
The comedy, though, as a picture of
manners Is interesting. and certainly that
Is one of the functions of the stage 20
hold the mirror up To artificiality as well
as to nature. IT may be that for some
the comedy will be a bit disappointing
from picturing artifcialty too severely
true. Being an English production, II is
a broader picture than any that could be
drawn here at present, though. of
course, since We have developed into
world power II may all come in time.
Really how the morals of Marcus diff
fer. from that of the general run OF his
fellow-countrymen is a little difficult TO
make out that is on this side OF the wa
ter. There have been stories Nabout the
private lives OF Engllshmen, but, then
the play don't tell in any way OF that.
and one has TO really go outside the rec-
ord to fill In the blanks. The play opens.
il IL true, with an interesting discussion
on things In general. and there are the
usual traps set by the matchmaking wo-
men for the rich young man devoted to
books and historical research. All this
Ia done pleasngly and even II one is not
convinced by the cynicism, the interest Is
kept up in possible future developments.
When, however, the Syrian waif APP
pears-that is the part taken by Marie
esting. The roughness OF the self-satis-
tied scholar towards the young woman is
typically English. as IL shows the class
regard only for those who happen to be
TO the manner born. How IL all changes
md the Syrian waff develops Is the
charm of the comedy cannot be de-
scrfbed. It must be admitted however,
that there are rough spots, and some of
them unnecessary.
Miss Doro as Carlotta, the waif. leaves
nothing to be desired in her portrayal of
what most theatre-goers will find an
interesting character. She seems in fig
ure, In speech and I'm winsomeness OF
manner the one woman OF the stage who
could make this character interesting
enough to hold an audience, that Is. all
the elements that go to make up thea
tire audience. Whether In the difficult
first part OF breaking down the class re-
a hearing on the merely human plea, or
In the more ordinary. yet requiring even
more intricate work, of the woman who
wins the man she wishes, Miss Doro GER
tainly captivates her audience. Even
where the comedy may seem to lack any
artistic skill. Miss Doro charmingly secs
that the delusion Is so well kept up that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14

called, IL highly improbable NOT 10 say
impossible. but as a vehicle TO carry out
the powers, OF the actors. II serves its
purpose. Mr. Rucker portrays the typical
southern negro and his attempt 10 ad-
mirable, although at some stages he
showed tendency to overdo little. Not
far behind Mr.. Rucker In merit was Rob-
ert A. kenney. who works admirably with
the star. In keeping the house In roars.
Muriel RingEold M Matilda Jowvharp.
ADDS her mite TO the general enjoyment
OF the evenings performances and her
terpslchorean ability II or no moan or
der. As singing was the predominatinF
character OF tho performance several
members OF the company have occasion
10 exhibit their vocal powers. which shey
did 10 good advantage and were assisted
by very good chorus. Miss Carita Day.
the only white girl in the company. a
very pretty young lady with a fine voice.
scored decided hit and her principal
song. II Can't Keep Ny Eyes or You"
took the house by storm. Among the
others who excelled In this line were Ore
Henry. Greg Williams. Al Watts. Gus
Hall and Rosa Brown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
NICKEL THEATRE

The audience at the Nickel theatre yes
terday thought each picture. as II was
shown, was "the best yet" and applause
was continuous from the beginning OF
the excellent program to its finish. THE
Four Footed Hero is splendid picture
OF how a beautiful big st. Bernard dog
saves his little master from big FIRE.
(the result OF a nurses negiect) by warn
Ing e policeman and the firemen. A real
istic fre scene 10 one OF the features OF
this picture. 1t Is coincidence that
there Is another excellent fire picture on
this program. namely. The Little Or
phan." a pathetic dramatic picture. 60.
Little Cabin Boy" Is n capital picture Of
life at sea. showing how a plucky lad
saves from drowning the one man on
board the ship who had been kind TO him.
'The Nurses Travels" was very odd
and very laughable picture. and THE
witch's Secret Is a mysterious and fun
ny picture that was heartily applauded
and which is decidedly worth seeing. Bob
Alden's splendid voice was heard to ex-
cellent advantage in the stirring march
song Two Blue Eyes" in which he was
assisted by the Nickel quartet and which
was prettiy illustrated. Joe Roberts also
scored a hit singing the pretty ballad.
Glover Blossoms"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
EMPIRE THEATRE

With bright, sparkling wit and a multi
tude OF new jokes. with clever comedians
and good singers. The Oyster Mar. -
which is this weeks attraction at the
Empire theatre. had a most successful
beginning. The absence OF Ernest Hogan.
the star OF the cast, was hardly noticed.
as his second man. John Rucker, PLAYED
the title role OF Rufus Rastus" In a
commendable fashion. Mr. Hogan IL seri-
ously III. but In his absence no better
choice for the leading rsen could be made
than Mr.. Rucker. lie played the mart
with natural ease and grace. bringing
to u all his clever wit and versatility. The
supporting company. which II mostly
colored. II of a high class. and their mn-
sical endeavors were highly appreciated.
The plot Of the nisy, N such Il may be
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14

occurred in this Cranston case not
only creates detection in that section of
the party, but distrust among the people
or the state When such an instance
is multiplied. as II has been in the
failure of the Democratic party in the
legislature to give Democratic candi-
dates the full support OF the Democratic
membership, confidence in the trust
worthiness of the party is shaken and
the party Is weakened
SOME PLAIN TALK.
Other members OF the party may toll
crate such policy. but am assured that
the Democrats OF Cranston will not. and
that If such a policy is to be carried into
practice those responsible for It must
furnish the votes In Cranston which will
support them In such a policy When
the party finds itself i'm the position OF
requiring 10 votes TO elect n lieutenant
governor or some other office II may
deem II worth while to pay some atten-
tion TO those who must furnish those votes
and others which would make ii possible
TO elect with those 10 votes Perhaps
Cranston would not be ignored in such a
case
Personally have every confidence that
the Democratic party of Rhode Island
Will not indorse such n policy as its rep-
resentatives for the time beI6k are carry
ing into effect, but will require it's SER
wants to DO as 1t wishes, rather than as
they, revelling In n little brief authority.
may wish TO do. I believe that IL Is my
duty 10 refuse to support those who abuse
the authority conferred upon them by the
Democratic voters.
Il await the invasion OF Cranston by
the present management OF the party on
a foraging expedition for votes to support
a policy which ignores the wishes OF the
local organization and an Endorsement of
its latest action, with the serene con-
hdence that the Democrats OF Cranston
VIII repudlate such a policy by sending
a delegation TO the state convention
pledged to oppose those who support IL
or tolerate IL. As the issue has been
raised 1t must be fought out until II is
settled right. no matter how hard or how
long tho fight may need TO be-"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
WARREN

rnarls from a chimney ignited the roor
90 the blacksmith shop belonging "
Iaroes rurlxe at the foot or CHurci s,.se'.
Neiehbors noticed the fire ana notine"
The owner. with the aid OF oucket ur
rade the fire was extinguisned wl.hous
tha necessity of sending In an alarm. ~
,arra boIe was burned through the roof.
AZ she election OF officers OF KICK
on,u,t Grange p. OF H., the following Oh
ecors were chosen: Master, A. +. Maker'
overscer George Burnham: steWar''
Warren Cole: assistant steward. i.iewei.
lvn Conklin: chaplain. Mrs. Elien Maher'
lecturer Minnie Maker; secretary. MIS-.
xx,,lita,n Manchester: treasurer. George
Fenner; gatekeeper. Frank Mason; Ceres.
T,nma Maker: Pomona. Mrs. George
purnham: Flora, Matte Mason lady as
sistant steward. Jennie Mason: executive
Committee. Llewellyn Conklin George
Burnham, william Manchester.
william Brown was arrested cnalssu
with assault OH Joseph Marshall. IL was
a ..Rush city" rumpus and was, as usuai:
n street affair. Marshall was assaulted
without provocation. he states. on Meta-
com avenue. Some OF Browns friends toid
a reporter that he was the champion
fighter of that district and that no
dented Marshalrs face. Brown Wa
taken into custody and yesterday he WAS
beforo the court at Bristol. whittier 70
was taken 60 answer TO the asSalt
charge
Rev Il. r. Colgan. pastor of 81. Mary
church. has given out his financial state.
ment for the year He announces that
tho debt OF the church has been reduced
$1,000. The total receipts for the year
amounted 10 ssslse 90 and the expenditures
TO y02sO5 leaving sl55S.e7 I'm the treasury.
The trustees met at the rectory I'm tho
evening and went over the accounts: Re-
pairs to the interior OF the church ara
nIanned and those already under way as
81. Mary's cemetery will be completed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
"QuEEN OF THE ToMBs"
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A picture OF the Crucihxion hung on
the wall of the room. and under the
picture was written in the woman's
beautiful penmanship the one word;
Courage
Death vanquished her at a time when
she must summon all her courage. for
exposure confronted her. A curtain was
raising which would reveal her to her
world as. Louise Vermeule, adventures.
Her world was made UP of the drawing
rooms OF Fifth avenue. where men paid
homage 10 her beauty and brilliant men,
tai attachments, and women holding high
social position were won by hen charm
To them she was Mrs. j. Van Ness Rob-
erts," wealthy widow. They believed
that she came OF an old Knickerbocker
family, and that her maiden name was
Katherine Stuyvesant. She was recorded
thus in the Social Register. which aims TO
include only those who are entitled to
social recognition.
With her death came the revelation that
she was Louise Vermeule. of criminal
courts fame, and dubbed ''the Queen OF
the Tombs' during her imprisonment
there. the apocryphal angel OF west
ern mining comp; woman OF half
dozen disguises.
In spite of her past, she knocked at the
door of New York society and was admit
ted to the most exclusive homes. She was
received as a member OF women's clubs.
Men and women of national prominence
accepted her hospitality. and responded
in kind. prince OF the British royal
family clasped her hand In hearty well
come at an exclusive entertainment In this
city, while notable New Workers. waited
opportunity to pay their respects. A Rus
sian nobleman. on visit to this country,
paid her marked and deferential attention.
Her death revealed that she was a social
imposter whose equal was never seen
in New York. Yet many OF those whom
she had deceived were loyal to her MEM
ory when exposure came. They said that
they were willing to condone her short
comings because OF the charm OF her per-
sonality.
She died OF strychnlne poisoning In the
Riverside Drive apartment week ago
Friday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
imperial THEATRE

The Broadway Gaiety Girls was the
attraction at the Imperial theatre last
evening. The company played to a full
house and proved entertaining through
out. The presentation Is divided off into
two acts with an olio between. The first
Weber. as leading comedian. was enthu-
and good nature OF Weber provoking
storms of laughter.
The chorus was OF the usual variety and
sang well. The musical numbers, while
not unusually bright or catchy. have the
saving merit OF being original The Sec
ond act Is quite up to the first and on
the whole is pleasing. but the climax Is
too weak and llfeless. The special num-
bers that were introduced. which included
Beatrice Haynes and Clarence Marks,
were particularly well received both re-
ceiving numerous curtain calls.
Another particularly pleasing feature OF
last evenings performance was one-act
skit by John Weber and two chorus girls
in which Weber engages in battle of
words with the leader OF the orchestra.
Weber wins out and so decisively that he
had TO make curtain speech before the
audience would let him depart
The Bennington Brothers, ring perform
ers, do some marvellous feats requiring
tremendous strength and powers OF en-
durance. They were enthusiastically re-
ceived. their presentation being a num-
ber of new turns. Last evenings per-
formance will be repeated for the remain
der OF the week
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The patrons OF the Westminster The
atre will get the full value OF their
money at this popular place OF amuse-
ment this week. The attraction is Bob
Manchester's Vanity Fair company AMI
It IL one OF the best of the season. The
music Is catchy. the costumes rich ana
the comedians are comedians. Twisted
and Tangled" and "A Southern Belle
are the titles of the opening and closing
numbers, both being chock full of clean
fun.
In the olio are Welsh and Maitland n
a comedy OF acrobatic act; Henning ana
Lewis in a comedy sketch: James H.
Waters In parodies; Haverly and McRae
in songs and talk" and the ever-popu- :
lar whang Doodle Four each team IN
their line being eb0al to the best.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by mill
lions of mothers for their children while
teethlng. with perfect success. IL soothes
the child. softens the gums. alleys all
pain. cures wind collie. and II the best
remedy for diarrhoca. IL will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold BY
druggists in every part or the world.
Twentv-five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winsiows Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind
Guaranteed under the food, and drugs
act. juno %. l9o6 Serial number ioss.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14
Woodmen's InstakSs., n

Royal Oak Camp. Modern woodmen
of America. held Its installation at
swedish Workingmen's hall last even
ing. District Deputy q. r. Baldwin
snsisiiation ceremonies THE otf,cers ts,e ,,,e
stalled were: Consul--Robert McGin-
mis-: Advisor--Fred w. Wallace Bank
er--Thomas Ncedham. NCierk--Thomas
Graham. Assistant Clerk--James Eng
lington: Escort--Fred Narney: Watch
mann Maher. Sentrv---Iames Con
way. Managers-Nilliam 4. Laws and
y. Feens~
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14

This noted photograph Of Betty Mausby Mclean daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs Donald Mclean whose announced
William A. Daam of the South cavalry United States
Hrs Mclean president OF the Daughters OF the Mothers of the
Revolution and has spent much time Washington with her
daughter during the past Miss Mclean we'll known
only New York society but Baltimore her mothers native
place the Miss Mclean of the talented
beautiful young of the New York society
She prominent figure the social life of the Jamestown
hbon Lieut. Dalam Pennsyvan and descendant of
William Paca, signer OF the Declaration of independence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-14

the threadworn cloth Is scarce noticed.
G.. Aubrey Smith as Sir Marcus Or
deync the name character, has quite
difficult part TO portray. There are many
more or less tritc sayings TO be disposed
OF by him and the unreal atmosphere
that OF Marcus is difficult to make intel
llgible. Mr.. Smith, however. succeeds ad-
mrably in Tall that he undertakes. He
showed his ability TO go from very earn
est situations TO very amusing ones iast
evening in clear way. and in the l3st
two acts his work was unusually Inter-
esting.
The company is we'll selected and 1t is
hard TO believe any better actors could
have been selected for the comedy than
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-11
FOR ATTACK
Democrats Again to AssaiI
President Roosevelt.
Through Kern.
THEIR PROBABLE CHARGES.

New York, Oct 10.-Another attack
on President Roosevelt Is in prepara-
ton by the democratic national COM
mittee, and may be sprung by Vice
Presidential Candidate Kern, when he
comes to New York next week.
1t will take the form of denuncia-
ton OF the president for prostituting
the dignity OF his high office by active
participation In the political campaign
and utilizing the public service for
partisan ends. Among the charges
are the following:
Summoning party leaders and man
ayers for conferences at the white
house. where he assumed direct con-
troll over the campaign.
Giving them orders and directions
about the raising of funds
Permitting government officials to
participate actively and openly In po-
litical work.
Holding open public places for APP
pointive officeholders who have re-
signed temporarily to run for elective
offices. II unsuccessful at fIe polls
they will be reinstated In their old
places.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-11
ROOSEVELT, THE TYRANT.

No more interesting figure In journ-
alism has ever been before the Ameri-
can public than "Marse Henry Wat
terson. What he says is always worth
| reading on account of the picturesque
language which he employs. AS sam
pie Of his vivid Imagination and impas-
stoned rhetoric we give the following
extract:
"The White House is already the
palace of king. The president Is al
| ready sovereign in every thing except
the name. Why should not member
of the court circle blurt it out that Taft
is expected merely to hold down the
job for Roosevelt, since 1t Is thought
premature to run Roosevelt or the i'm
mediate Succession"
Not this alone. Marse Henry with
passion comes out with another burst
OF fireworks saying. that il Taft is
elected, the Republican party will
never surrender it short some dire
catachysm, making It's exit the signal,
for, it may be civil war"
AS to the language employed, Colonel
Watterson is model o rhetoric, he
writes with what the school book calls
freedom, ease and force" But what
can one say of the vivid imagination
which warps the mental processes and
conuses the vision of Henry?
o Roosevelt, cruel tyrant, the enemy
Of the meek, humble and down trodden
trusts. oppression wielder of the Big
Stick in the interest of the overbearing
public against the timid corporation
Roosevelt the rascal exposed by the in
corruptable HASKELL Roosevelt the
tyrant condemned by the Standard Oil
company!
| Yes. If this blood thirsty monster,
Roosevelt keeps on the railroads, the
Standard Oil company. the steel trust
will not stand the prosecutions and the
prosecutions Of their entirely and al
ways innocent business methods any
longer and there may be a catclysim
and there may also be civil war.
Were Marse Henry's boots on or OF
when he penned this inspiration.