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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

er. She aspires 10 be a prima donna,
and he dreams OF success in his line,
which. indeed, he achieves but the
score OF his beautiful opera is stolen
by the manager 10 whom II Is sent.
who Is about 10 produce II as his own,
sa sn ' role Ss p TRs H @tteP howe m '
INT OF pique. refuses TO sing. ana
he decides to give lima the long de-
sired chance. which plan is almost
frustrated by the changing mood or
Tina, who decides To go on at the last
minute. Al this tuncture Franz ar
rives on tho scene. and impersonating
I. Russian prince who is in love with
TINA, decoys her away from the thea
ter, while lima scores triumph. ana
he finally claims the opera and his
love. The part or lima IL dashln9
one for a singing Coincidence such as
Miss Van Studdiford and her admir-
trs are eagerly awaiting her appear
snce
No expense has been spared on cos
tunes. properties and scenery and the
production Will be on scale OF gor-
geous splendor. There VIII he an en-
somble of over so people and one of
The best singing choruses ever heard
la comic opera.
Miss Marie Booth Russell. who comes
TO the Detroit opera house the week OF
Jan. II. with Robert Mantell, and Will
be seen with him in all his plays. pos
sesses celebrity rs beauty ana a
unique sort of position as an actress.
She has posed for majority or the
celebrated women OF Shakespeare,
although many of her poses have been
In roles she has never had an oppor-
tunity TO play. Sh" mas, however, been
seen In the list as "Juliet TO Mr.. Man
tells Romeo rs Lazy Macbeth az
"Cordelia I'm King Lear" as "portia' IN
The Merchant OF Venice az "Portia
IN Julius Caesar. az Lady Ann" in
king Richard III" a. "Constauce' In
King John" as "Desdcmona' I'm
"Othello." and as "Ophelia" In Ham
lot" when Mr. Martoll plays Richie
lieu" which IL Mill do hei-. she VIII
h" seen as "Julio DO Mortcmar. she
has played Pauline" TO his Claude
Melnotte' in The Lady OF Lyons" and
repertoire of romantic plays before he
took up Shakespeare great tragic
characters. when NH. Mantell appears
as Louis NJ" Miss Russell will be
seen as Marie de Commincs."
The repertoire Cor Mr.. Mantell's en-
gagement has been arranged as fol-
lows: Monday night, King Lear
tuesday Hamlet" Wednesday matt
nee, Romeo and Juliet Wednesday
Merchant of Venice" Friday night FOR
the first time here, re Lavignc's play.
Louis XI.:" Saturday matinee, The
Merchant of Venice" Saturday night,
Macbeth"
LYCEUM.
Backed up by Is years OF glowing
success. "In Old Kentucky that ex-
citing, romantic southern drama will
come to the Lyceun tomorrow after
noon for it's annual engagement.
Though this interesting piece Is upon
it's sixteenthr season IT Is apparent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

Prof. Victor Benham's next lecture
on music In the Detroit Museum ~
Art will be on the evening OF Jan. 4.
This is the fourth lecture OF the series.
which has been very we'll attended By
Detroit music lovers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
THE WHITNEY.

In the whitney for one week, COM
mencing tomorrow afternoon, A. H.
Woods will OFFER his sensational melo-
drama, THE Creole Slaves revenge"
The piece IL from the pen or Walter
Lawrence and Is In four acus and eight
scenes, telling n thrilling syory and
dealing with the horrors endured by
Dick Remington and Alice Shirley. two
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

The fncst tea grown in the world Is
"Selada' Tea. Sold only In sealed
lead packets. At all grocers. Trial
packet loo.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

Champion is the principal woman In
the company. In addition to the bur-
iesoues Ave vaudeville specialties will
lie offered rhe Avenue IL conducting
each Friday evening a waltzing con-
test.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
The Health Dept.

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

the abduction and II is ASSOCIATION that
first starts the sprout which grows
into n pure. wholesome love. DICK
and Alice are forced TO undergo the
same treatment as Is the Negroes or
the plantation, dwell with them In their
miserable shacks, eat the same coarse
food and endure the same logged treat
ment. Together they make their
escape into a large swamp and they
are nearly dead with starvation when
they are found by their prosecutors,
who have tracked them Win blood
hounds. Though near the door OF death
starvation and privation they
are both logged cruelty. nut this is
only one OF the many atrocities they
are forced to bear. However. escape
Is finally made and ali eventually ends
happily for Alice and Dick, while
those who for a time held the govern
ing reins are forced to undergo the
penalties OF law.
Matinees will be given daily except
on Wednesday,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
LAFAYETTE.

Business in the Lafayette theater Is
still on the increase ana in spite OF the
holiday attractions elsewhere, the at
tendance at this warm and comfortable
playhouse has been constantly increas-
Ing. For the week commencing with
the Sunday matinee. the vaudeville at
fractions will be the Novelty Trio, aero
battle dancers, In their pedestal clog and
revolving ball lance. Henry Jordan.
the Dutch monologuist. will unload his
budget of comcalities; Miss Mary
Stewart, the nightingale vocalist. VIII
sing several new songs, and others VIII
add to the program. The new photo
logue will eXemplify a thrilling melo-
drama in the talking pictures. and also
several comedies. IL addition, a large
assortment OF new imported moving
pictures Will be shown. The program
will be changed on Thursday,
GANETY.
The Gay Masqueraders." the com
pany which plays the Gayety theater
next week, Is one OF the best shows
that has played Detroit this season.
The management has secured for the
principal comedian Harry Emerson.
who for the past three seasons has
been starring In that up-to-da musi =
cal comedy Gay New York" but the
proposition that has been laid before
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02

LNCEUM.
Backed up by Is years OF glowing
success. "In Old Kentucky" that eX-
citing, romantic southern drama vii
come to the Lyceum tomorrow after
noon for it's annual engagement
Though this interesting piece is upor
it's slxteenthr season IL Is apparent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-02
MAJESTIC.

The policy OF running two complete
shows and changing the hours for each
in the middle of the week. has proven
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
EXPRESSMAN KILLED
BY FALL FROM WAGON
Skull Fractured and Death Fol-
lows Within Five Minutes

OAKLAND, May S.-Alexander Fra
ser. an nexpSessnlan so years of age, was
thrown from his wagon in Eighth
street between Grove and Brush this
forenoon and died of a fractured skull
in the street within five minutes. The
police had been notified of the accident
and the patrol wagon was on the way
to the scene when the old man died
Mrs. Harris. living in Seventh street
near Market, was the only witness to
the accident. she Told the police the
expressman was pitched headlong and
fell on the pavement. He was uncon
scious from the fall and remained so
until death when the coroner was sum
moned and took the remains to the
morgue.
Fraser left two daughters. both mar
ried with one of whom. Mrs. Edward
Hughes, he lived at 407 Fifteenth street.
His son in law, Edward Hughes. is g
member of the police force.
McRoskey mattresses in plain and art
ticking. II. Schellhaas, Eleventh and
Franklin sts. corner store. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

Sigma Nu fraternity and a brother OF
Charming Hall, who holds the coast rec
ord in the high jump, has been mem
ber of the staff of the Daily Californian
for three years holding positions as as
soriate editor, news editor and manag-
ing editor. He is popular with the stu
dent body, and his selection by the eN-
ecutive committee has met with the ap-
proyal of the students.
Hall is registered in the college OF
social sciences from Oakland. He is a
member OF the Winged Helmet honor
society. Hall succeeds William j..
Hayes. who has completed a successful
year as editor in chief of the daily. lie
nominated Hall for the position.
John J. Mcclellan was reelected man
ager OF the publication, which has been
on a sound financial footing since ne
has directed it's affairs. The executive
committee, at the suggestion of Hayes,
agreed to furnish silver medals 10
members of the Californian staff who
had done good work for two years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
ELECTRICITY
BOARD RE0RGANIZED
Wynn Meredith Succeeds w. j.
Gorham as President

ALAMEDA, May S.-The board Of
electricity has reorGanized and elected
Wynn Meredith president. to succeed
William J. Gorham, tenn expired. Cor
ham has been succeeded on tae board
by Charles c. Adams,
The commissioners have decided 70
ask the city council 10 provide in the
tax levy for $4,000 for the building OF
q new house to shelter the generating
machinery Of the electric plant and for
making extensions and improvements to
the lighting and power system.
The police and fire commissioners
have estimated that s63.343 viii be re-
ouired from the next tx levy to operate
the police department another year. and
that s4476s viii be needed to conduct
the fire department. chief of Police
John Conrad SAYS that his force is in
adequate and that he requires seven
more patr0iuen and another detective.
There are now two detectives in the de-
partment
Frank J. Smith. a local restaurant
proprietor. has been appointed q mem
Der OF the police and FIRE commission to
succeed W. L. Chipman. term expired.
The appointment wss made by Mayor
William H. Noy-
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
MANS WILL ATTACKED
BY A DISINHERITED son
Charles c. Petersen Files Com
test, Alleging incompetence

OAKLAND. May S.-Charles c. Peter
sen. disinherited son Of Andreas Peter
sen a rencher OF San Deandro who
committed suicide two months ago.
fled a contest 10 his fathers will today.
Andreas Petersen in fit OF Gespond
ency placed q shotgun against his
breast ard killed himself with a single
shot His will as fled left his entire
estate 10 his son Thomas. VINO had re-
mained on the ranch and helped take
care Of H. A daughter and Charles c.
Petersen, the contestant were disin
he-ited.
Charles Petersen alleged that at the
time the will was drawn his fathers
mind had been affected by age and dis
ca Sc and that he was mentally incom-
petent The estate valued ct $4,000,
was Petersens separate property
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

he has relatives living near San Jese,
where a great granddaughter of the
Harpers Ferry hero lives.
The Portland police have no further
information concerning the lads dis
appearance, which savors of mystery.
In the description. received by the
local police it is said that John Brown
III. ID years old. is a skilled electrician
and always carries a few implements
of that craft. He is described as weigh
ing 135 pounds and standing feet )
inches His complexion Is fair, sprinkled
with freckles His hands and feet are
large. and he wore a dark checked suit,
q negligee shirt and a brown fedora.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

States. He holds an enviabie record
in the field of young mems work and
is expected to stimulate the growth of
the organization in Oakland under most
favorable auspices.
Starrett is a native of Thomaston.
Me. In his earlier years OF Young
Mems Christian association activity he
was identified with the association at
Bangor. Me; Cambridge. Mass; Wall
den, Mass; Rochester, n. Y, and more
recently at Denver, For 20 years he
has been prominent in this field.
Starrett VIII take up his duties at
once He will be on the ground dur
ing the construction of the new build
ing at Twenty first street and Tele-
graph avenue and win give personal
attention to the many details involved.
The association directors last night
outlined considerable new work in
connection with the building plans.
Within 80 days it is expected that ex-
cavating for the structures foundation
will be commenced.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09

be among the free attractions which
Idora park will offer it's patrons to-
morrow. A feature Of the band music
will be d spectacular rendition of the
ANVIL Chorus from IL Trovatore
with electrical effects, which will be
given for the last time at the close OF
the evening concert.
Beginning Monday evening and run
ming throughout the week Idora Will
feature. in addition to it's regular at
fractions, Pains Carnival OF Naples
and Eruption OF Vesuvius." The pro
duction is being brought from New
York and will enlist cast Of 500 per
formers The scene opens with the
carnival, in which are enacted the
sports and holiday diversions of the
people of Naples. 1t includes ballets
in which hundreds of children and
girls participate, hippodrome races.
floral pageants and acrobatic novelties,
and is concluded with the festival OF
lanterns and the illumination OF the
scenic city. Then begins the eruption
of Mount Vesuvius which stands in
the ackground Earthquakes precede
the eruption and are followed by the
destruction and burning of the city.
The spectacle concludes with q man
moth display of fireworks
Nine Nazimoya's three days at TIE
Macdonough theater viii attract many
piayg3ers from San Francisco who
missed seeing the brilliant Russian ac-
tress' performances during her en-
gagcment just finished at the Van
Ness. She will be seen Tuesday even
ing at the MacdonOEgh in a DolFs
House Wednesday in ''Hedda GsbIsr'
and Thursday in "Comtesse 'CoqCette.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09


climax where birds and doves are used
all providing an extraordinary treat for
those who love a beautifui spectacle.
Another European act of consider
able Importance, also an importation
by the orpheum people, is tina. OF the
four AInatis sisters. They are piano
virtuosi. who play on grand pianos,
four of them at the same time, pro-
ducing an effect which is decidedly
unusual and thoroughly pleasing. The
Amatis sisters are pretty all OF them
sing. and one of them, Miss Grisela,
has a range of voice that is almost
phenomenal.
Miss Lillian Mortimer will supply
one of the bright features with her
company in a thrilling dramatic play
LET called "Po' White Trash jimmy
Miss Mortimer is an actress OF dist1nc-
ton, especially famous for her playing
in high class .melodramatic roles, which
has been her field for several years.
The playlet will be elaborately staged.
Frank Fogarty. known as "the Dub
lin minstrel" whose witticisms nave
made hifnt a great favorfte during the
last week. will remain on the bill He
will add to his monofogue his famous
speech, Am 1 Right, Boys?
Arcadia, the beautiful girl violinist.
will sing and play. knight brothers
and Sawtelle viii be seen in lively
dancing and comedy performance.
The management announces that
Mile. Zelie de Lussan, the famous
prima donna. Will begin an engagement
at the Oakland Orpheum Sunday,
MAY l6
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
AWARDS CONTRACT FOR
SALT WATER PIPES
Works Board Proceeds With
Auxiliary Fire System

OAKLAND. May S.--Ou the advice Of City
Attorney Stetson the board OF public works
awarded to Cotton Brothers construction corn
pany this afternoon a contract for laying the
pipes for the salt water auxiliary fire sys-
TEN. Tie amount of the bid was SS4,eS'
The city attorney informed the commission
that the protest made by Attorney Fl. $. ROD
ln5on on behalf of William Heafy, competi-
tor for the contract. nugatory. Robinson
alleged that the affidavit fled by Cotton BROTH
ers was sworn to By IN enploye and not by
member Of the firm. which he averrea
iuva1idated the bid. stetson had the protest
under advisement for a week. and decided to-
day that the bid was regular.
The pipes to be laid viii cover so business
blocks in the heart of the city. The COM
pletion of the system will reduce Insurance.
rates about % per cent.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
PASTOR To DISCUSS
FUTURE OF CHURCH
Rev Frank l.. Goodspeed Plans
Aggressive Campaign

OAKLAND, May S.-Cnited efforts
VIII be put forth in the First Presby-
terian church to strengthen its posi-
ti9n in the community under the pas
torate Of Rev. Frank L. Goodspeed,
which began a week ago This was
fully discussed at q meeting OF the
mems league held during the week,
when DR.. 4. S. Kelly. A l.. ADAMS.
and DIR. Ray Gibson spoke, and the
decision was reached that as the first
step the Organization should be afGli
eted with the Presbyterian brotherhood
OF America. national organization.
The needs OF men in the churches and
methods of making the church attrac-
tive to men are the special care of
the organiza tiop. Rev. DIR. Goodspeed
will devote his sermon tomorrow morn
ing TO the subject THE Future of
This Church" in which the problem
will be laid before the entire congre-
CATION His evening subject viii be,
rhe Christians Triple Crown"
Rev. Homer j. Vosburgh. pastor OF
the First Baptist church. will define
his position as a clergyman on various
points OF religious Importance in a
series of Sunday morning sermons to
commence May ..
The first win be, What l Believe
Atonement"; May %, About the Res
direction; May 80 About the Holy
Spirit; June s, About the Bible;
June 10, About Prayer; June 90,
About the Kingdom" The series will
be under the general head. a Pastors
Confessions"
week of evangelical services at the
First Baptist church win commence
Monday evening. Norman Pendleton,
musical director and gospel singer, will
assist the pastor.
Mothers: day viii be observed at
Union street Presbyterion church to-
morrow. Rev. Joseph Newton Boyd
will preach at the morning service on
Growing Mother Queen. White
roses will be used for decorations.
THE Church and the Labor oues-
ton" and ''Christs Attitude Toward
Socialism are morning and evening
subjects for sermons by Rev. George
NJ White at the First Methodist church
Sunday.
A memorial service in honor OF the
late Rev. John Henry Goodell, D. D.,
win be held at Market street Congre-
gational church tomorrow at II o'clock
Rev. Goo6ell was former pastor Of the
church. His death. due TO an attack
of grip. occurred at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. de Los Magee. in San
Francisco, April 90.
Rev. j. o. Duncan will preach on
the commandment. Honor thy father
and thy mother" at II o'clock services
at Melrose Methodist church.
Gambling in the Peoples Bread
will be discussed by Rev. william Day
Simonds tomorrow morning at the
First Unitarian church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
CARELESS Boy RIDES
DOWN CAR BUILDER
Youngster Flees After Horse
Infiets Serious Injury

5 OAKLAND, May s.-Edward o,sea. a car
builder. sustained n probable fracture Of the
right leg through the careessnoss tof boy on
horseback in Eighth street early t'is morning.
The youthful rider was looking behind him ana
guided his horse directly upon Olsen before
.ther observed it. The boy then brought his
horse back on his launches and the animal
losing its balance rolled over against Olsen.
Regsi ininc his seat, Olsen said the boy whipped
the horse into hard run, leaving him lying
on the pavenlent oisen's knee sWeiied 50
rapidly that Il was Impossible TO determine
whether tho bone had been fractured. He lives
at ITS Eighth street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
EVENTS THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Sunday Services in Ghurcnes
of Alameda

,,,rD. NV s-First Baptist ehuren'
\ "a 1,1. .-eni,,, near Benton street, Kew
l. p Russell minis 'ef. s,,5 sermon. sub
II o'clock-sIornins SForsnlP ano rnsesver
}ses' p q nj Hasart. D. D.. viii be the speaksr.
T:so o'eiock-Evenins praise. Wlse lss SS-1se
sgoJecs, sud- viii c0nduct worship and deiiver
ESQ o'cIock-oulst hour and Young re0P'e
pfTlTg EiSls .cbool-s45 o'clock; IT, Csrv1 sn
r.;ntsndenr Strangcgs and visitors eotaiAny
invited 49,. - Ms r.
n,.nior 4 .eS HreaG way the Young Peoples
.ietv will have their monthly social
r. =. NI,,r-lcct = s1eciai policeman in the Gam
ss district xas dismissed from the roree Inis ~
ssfernoop because ~ lad been absent Ir1,r u
Iesf since April q without permission "HHa"'
xiv vas aDDoir-se0 70 al the vacancy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-09
MISSING YOUTH IS
SOUGHT BY POLICE
Great=Grandson of John Brown
Of Harpers Ferry Fame Van-
ishes From Northern Home

OAKLAND. Nc ,'
S.-The local %
lice. advised b,
Chief Gritzmache
Of Portland. Ore
are seeking JOIN
Brown III, great
grandson of Johr
Brown Of Ossa
vatomie and Har
pers Ferry. Thg
youth disappeareF d
t+h iilc iAtiilN q
405 Stark street
Portland, April Z,
and the northern
police have infoT-
nation TO the ef
feet that youne
Brown came to
Ga kland and may
be in San Fran :
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