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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
Through the Weary Hours

or many night, made doubly long by it, pro.
traeted agony, the rheumatic sufferer tosses 10
and fro on his sleepless couch, yainly praying for
that rest which only comes by fits and starts. His
malady is one witch ordinary medicines TOO oft IN
fail TO relieve, but there is ample evidence to prove
that the efficient blood depureni. Ho.tetters stom
ach Btters. affords the rheumatic reliable N esus
of relief. Check the maladv in Its ncipienf stages
when the first prenonttory twiuges come on with
this agreeable medicine, and ay lid years OF tor
ture. Whatever be the rationale of the active in
in. nee of the Btters upon this malady certain il
IL that no evidence relating to its Effect /. more
direct and positive than that which relstes TO its
action in cases OF rheumatism. Like all sterling
remedies. however. 1t deserves = protrsoted, rvs.
tematic trial, and should not be abandoned be-
cause not at once remedial. 1t IL fequaiy etfica.
eiou. 10 dyspepsia, Indigestion and Kindred dis
eAscs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
ccnfessss to Murdsrir Hsr Husband

BosToN. Feb. "A Herald special from
Portsmouth, N. H., says: Mrs Hattie N
Beckmsn, who is confi1e in Portsmouth
jail charged With the murder Of her hus.
band at Seabrook ebort time
ago. today made confession She
says her husband was intoxicated and
assaulted her. She picked up knife to
defend herself, and in her excitement she
forgot she had knife. She bad no in
tention Of killing him. She says that when
her husband was intoxicated he became
crazy and treated her shsmefully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The work of laying out aud grading the
two acres purchased last year as An addi-
ton to Pine Grove Cemetery in this city
will be commenced as soon IS the ground is
in condition 10 be worked to advantage.
Some of the most desirable lots in the GENE
terry will be found in tbi, addition. Pine
Grove Cemetery i, one of the most beauti-
full spots on the Kennebec, aud every year
it is becoming more so under the direction
of Mr.. Redingtou, the efficient supeRin-
tenden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
Street Car Struck by Railroad Train.

BRoCKToN, Mas, Feb. 2.-This even
ing at the Crescent street crossing of the
Old Colony railroad, where the electric
road to Whitman crosses the railroad. two
cars were crossing the track, and the Sec
ond car caught in the rails and the power
could not stir them. The 6l5 train for
Boston hove in sight and the eateman ran
down the track waving a red lantern, but
to no effect Before the terrified pas
sengers could slight from the cars the en-.
CINE crashed through them, derailing the
electric cars each side of the track and
hurting the passengers to the ground. Five
women were injured, one, Mrs. John DAw.
son of Brcckton, possibly fatally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
Economical and Comfortable g
WAY Hxcurnfona

Economical and Comfortable One
Way Excursions
Personally conducted, Pullmsn Tourist
Cars through % destination. II you are
going to Colorado. California, Oregon, or
any point west Of the Missouri River. then
take the Great Rock Island Heuse Exeus.
sions leaving Boston svs'y second Tuesday.
You can save nearly 5000 from resulss
nfstc class fare to the Pacific Coast, ard
proportionste reductions to othGe points.
For full particulars call on your nesres.
Ticket Agent and write z. n. Thompson.
N. 4. Pass Agent, FOG Washington ST.,
Boston. Mass, or A. b. Fasnsvorth, G. z
Pa. 257 Broadway, NY. Jno. Seb.sti.D.
9. 7. { r. A., Chicago. Ill jXni2,l.f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
Chicago Kayhs..

CHICAGO, Feb 2
FLOUR Advance Of l0if5
WHEAr-.xciied, 40. spring 93ls,6I
No 2 red gssqsI.
CoBN-strong 40. T., 5ii
OATs-qulet SO. 21ssas4i
RYE-7la7i,
BARLEY 6sa72
PoRK-Ciosed weak At eq.70at3 rs
LAaB-lower Is 75s5 IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
A CYCLONE
Causes Much Damsgs at West Point
Miss.


WEST PoINT. Feb. 2.-Saturday even
ing q cyclone passed through the western
portion of Clay county. 1t started near
the plantation of L. II. Bond, dwelling q
good deal Of timber on his plantation. The
cyclone moved in . northeasterly direction
cutting swath nearly . half mile wide,
doing much damage.
On W. S. Quinn's plantation, all the
cabins on the west side were destroye ed D..
timber blown down, and Q negro badly
injured. At Mrs. Smiths q cabin was
uuroOfed Near Abbott the colored Baptist
church was completely demolished. On
Stevens farm all the buildings except the
barn were demolished and negro child
fatally injured. On b. II. Grimes and Dr..
W. b. Gums places all buildings were
destroyed and negro child badly wounded.
At J. w. Walkers place all the cabins on
the fouth side were demolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
A Wreck Passed at 81 a

New YORK. Feb. 2.-Schooner. " illiam
Fl. Jones, Captain Fourier. from Nuevi-
tss, arrived today and reports: Jan, 81,
at lat. 1927. long. 74.43, passed close to a
wreck floating level with the water, appsr.
emily Of 500 or 600 tons, and very danger.
Gus to navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

We hear it rumored that the High School
pupils contemplate holding = fair some
time this spring, and that quite AZ elaborate
literary entertainment will be amorg the
attractive features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
HALLoWELL LOCALS.

Mr.. Benz amin Goodwin of this city died
of typhoid fever yesterday. He leaves a
son and daughter at present located in Cali
fornia. His age was IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The foil3sirg bills were report BY the
committee on bills in the third reading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The Best 6alve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. i.
il guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price rs cent per
box. For sale BY Bovditch Webster Z Cts
aug6eod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The weather since the new month came
il has been far more suggestive of April
than February. II it continues in this wsy
for . week CT 80 the vender of new maple
sugar will be amongst us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The Journal representative, took a spin
up to Pine Tree stock farm yesterday
morning and looked over the thirty-seven
horses quartered there, the handsome new
stable and covered paddock and the other
improvements which Mr.. Libby has been
making recently. Four colts ranging in
ages from eight months to three years
were given a warming up around the tan
bark track and all showed up to fine adyan-
tage. The old .tsud-bys of the stud,
Arrival, Young Pilot, Star Lambert
Boxer, were all seen to advantage in
their new quarters. Mr.. Libby gives
Arrival four miles of driving a day
and it is improving his appearance. He
will use him for stud purposes until June
aud will then train him for the fall fairs,
where he will be entered in his class. He
closed the season of 80 with trial mile n
2.sl, and Mr.. Libby will bring we'll do WI
in the 20 list before he closes this seasons
work on the track. A collection of IL
handsome brood mares. many of them in
fosl to Arriv al, the Wilkes stallion. Never
we're the horses at the stock farm in better
winter condition than at present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
What 5 . S Got s to s Swan?

The Sale and ErchaRs. Jesraal contains de-
scriptions of property ana addresses Of the own
ers OF stocks Of merchandise. farms. wild lands,
mills. hotels city property, live stock, etc every
thing, everywhere. for sale and to trade. Large
list u buyers- subscription. sl-so year. with
free advertising space TO subscribers. Sample
copy, IS cents. Address, THE JOURNAL, No
dale, lows. lsnsld&wfm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Sunday night The Y. p. s. c. E. connec-
ted with the Methodist and Bap.i.t churches
had union meeting IT the lstter place,
which was largely attended and of deep
interest, it being the tenth anniversary of
the socieiy's origin. Afterwards, Rev. W.
S. Fitch delivered q lecture in the church
before large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Sunday plight at the meeting of the Y.
2. S. C. E. 1t the Methodist church a eel
lection was taken in behalf of ministers in
those portions of the West where the crops
have been eut Oh and the people are in dis
tress. Abou. s25 in pledges and cash
were realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
FAIRFIELD LOCALS.

Simeon Merrill, Eeq recently appointed
BY President Harrison - postmaster Of this
town, received his papers from the depart
M Mt las: evening. 1t will probably be .
fSi might before be gets bond to Washing-
ton and receives his commission. The
office will NOT be removed from its present
locatiou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

fc-nighs. 81 the rssi.eI ce Of Mrs. Cas-
we'll On Silver street. the Ba.si.f isdie,
viii gise supper aaa socisl With enter
tsinmen. in sid of the Y. NJ. c A, Tickets
25 csn,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The postoffice in this city Wa, closed yes
terds, from IL m. till p. IN. by orders
from tie Postmaster General. Is token Of
respect 20 the late VIM. Window, secretary
Of the treasury whose funeral occurred a,
that time in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Mrs. Happy T. Mari, widow of the late
]. F. Mari, died at her home on Winter
street yesterday. She has been q great
sufferer from heart disease and other
troubles. She was II years Of age and
for the past thirty years had been resident
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Misses Cooney and Sampson Of the
Emporium left yesterday for Waldoboro to
attend the marriage OF Miss Sampson
sister. During their absence the Emporium
will be under the charge of Miss Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Me-. r 3. Han ssiI return {. Ws'e;viiie
next M7ndsy, and yill then he ressy TO
receive any pupils sho msy desire 70 plses
thsmselTes mailer III. insr,i0tioa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Mr.. II. B. Braistreet, who has been
quite feeble at the Fairfield Home for sew
eral NOR tbs, now seems to be on the gain,
and the last part Of this week be contemp-
lstes going to Northampton, Mas. to visit
his son, Mr.. b. NJ. Bradstreet, who has
leased the orWood hotel in that place.
The latter gentleman has been clerk at the
Quincy house in Boston the last four years,
and previous to that clerk Of the Gardiner
or Evans hotel for eleven years. He now
has fine chance and his father is natural
ly anxious to see the place. We hope the
trip may also be to his advantage from a
health point Of view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

:. Rev. and Ers. II. II IIAllsck will be in
Portland until Friday. They are delegates
attending the Sta'e Convention Of the Y.
P. S. C.E
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
RANDOLPH LOCALS,

The funeral of Orinda Kicker. the young
daughter Of Orren Kicker. was held yester-
day afternoon, the Rev. A. s. Ladd con-
Quoting the services. Appropriate music
was rendered by the Universalst choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The young ladies connected with the
Sunday school of the Free Baptist church
give q chocolate tea" and entertainment
at the vestry on Thursday evening. Sup
per from 8 80 to 8 o'clock. All are in
y;fa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Eight DRINKS were before Judge Larrsbee
yesterday morning. Six went to Augusta
for 30 days each and two paid. Pay DAY
at Icebofo caused the influx.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Architect Lewis has the preliminary
drawings for the new Swanton block all
completed, and if they are accepted the
building will be 3 handsome one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

A crew of carpenters is at work placir q
a new roof on the stack at the Farming
dale Knickerbocker ice houses which was
unroofed by one Of the recent storms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
WATERvllLELocALs.

This evening from to ! the Junior de-
pertinent. Y. u. c. A., sil have ,he gym
nmiu1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Oakland Lodge CT Good Templs.s will
iasraii officers this evening. An entertain
meat will be given after the exercises and
supper served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Cigarette smoking il ssid to cause short
ness Of breath. II ihi, il 50, the remedy
is, leave them of. But IL the short breath
comes from cold or asthms. the remedy
10 Adamson's Botanic Cough Balssm.
feb2d&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Wsrren's New Physical Geography was
introduced in the high school yesterday, in
place of Guynot's, which has been in use
some time. The pupils are much pleased
with the change. Lost week Montgomery
Leading Facts in American History WAS in-
,reduced, to take the place Of junior ply
sizes every Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Meeting Of the Lad es Aid Society of
the Congregational church will be held
with Mrs. Gooden, Lincoln Aveaue, this
afternoon at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Rev. A s. LAdd OF this city gee, TO Au-
gusta today where be will ofheiAte ~ chap.
! lin at the opening of Vie February term
Of the superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The ice companies will very generally
commence running ice again this morning
There has been very little done in thi, lire
for over . week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The puddlers in the Brooke Iron Co. q.
Birdsboro. Pa. refused to accept the pro-
posed reduction Of from 1915 to sS. so
per ton The rolling mill closed Monday
morning The stopping Of work in the
rolling mill necessitsted the closing Of the
nail factory. About $50 hands are thrown
on. of employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

J. G.. Brown, of the firm Of Brown Bros
railroad contractors, who are building the
Phillips & Rsngeley Railroad, was in the
city yesterday at ioungs. He will figure
on the proposed Kennebec and Frsnklin
Railroad when the time comes. and also on
the Kennebec Central extension,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

MuItmm in Psrvo
Because thing Is small in size.
Think not twill pay to scorn it;
Some insects have 8 larger waist,
But lift less than the hornet
Some people may, perhaps, scorn, on
account Of their diminu,iveness, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. But trial Of them con.
vinces The most ecornfnl skeptlc, that they
will cure constipation, dyspepsia, sick and
bilious headache, quicker AID snrer than
their large wasted competitors. the old style
pill. feb2d&wIwfolYm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
Daily Eenuebff journal
TUESDAY. FED. :. 1901.
GARDINER LOCALS.

G, d. Libby left on bu.iaess trip to
Bo.tcn. Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Originated by = physician, Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment 10 prescribed BY many
regular doctors. feb2d&v.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Some miscreant poisoned one of the
handsome Irish settlers owned by Mr.. Chas
Il White of this city and it was found
necessary to have the animal killed. The
log was a valuable one. possessed of much
.sgseity and to which Mr.. White had be-
come greatly attached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Ar'hur L Berry il % . short business
Trip ia the Northern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Gen. See, Murray attended the County
Union Of General Secretaries held In
Augusta yes:srd4y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

d. G. Owens. Druggist, Altoona, Pa,
writes; DR.. Bull's Baby Syrup has won-
derful reputation, the demand for it 10
really astonishing. Mothers will have no
other. II is destined to supsrsede all soo,h-
ing syrups. II costs Only 25 cents.
Poor humanity. twenty-four hundred
diseases attack 1t. Of which catarrh and in
huenzs are about the meAnest, but Old
Ssufs CStsrrh Cure attacks and kills these
enemies. Only 25 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
n aRKDr REPORTS
sew York Mousy Marie.

N.Y. YcRx. Feb. ?.
Money easy, ra iaius from y toi
Prime paper at o TO "a.
Exchange, dull and steady.
Government bonds, dull and steatv.
Railroad bonds, quiet, steady TO firm.
The following are the closing quota Tors o
securities:
Tg-tx.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

The recent trip of the Waterville, fire.
men to North Arson calls up reminis-
eences Of former days. A resident Of this
town spoke of the time, years ago, when
the Fairfield firemen were participating in
\ Fourth of July parade here, and
word came from Skowhegan that a big fire
was in progress in that village. and help
needed. No time was lost by the fremen
who rushed their tub (the old "Victor" now
owned in Clinton) up to the station,
unloaded the lumber from platform car,
put their machine upon it, and
were of like q fash. The length of
the run was l6 miles, and it is said that
quite portion of it was covered at the rate
of q mile a minute. In twenty seven
minutes from the time the alarm
was given 10 Fairfield, the Victors
had stream of water upon the FIRE in
SkoWhegan. The Victor was noted in
those days as q prize-taker and once made
a record of over 220 feet.
AoIikht CholE CULCcIt
will be given at the church. preceded by
one of the fine suppers for which the
ladies of this society are noted, from to
730. The personnel of the double qnart-
ct is as follows: Sopronos. Mrs. G. II
Newhall, Mrs. W. B. Bradbury; Central
tos, Mrs. W. H. Tosmsn, Mrs. l. McFar.
land; Tenors, Messrs. W. B. and r.
bradbury; Bassos, Simeon Merrill, DR..
DIR. G. M. Twitchell, the last named being
clrsrister. The program will comprise a
song by Mrs. w. b. Bradbury; duet BY
Mrs. G II. Newhall and Mrs, r. s. Brad
bury, male quartet by X. S. bradbury,
W. B. Bradbury, DR.. Twitchell,
Simeon Merrill, with solo by the latter ;
duet "Mother's Songs by Mrs. Bradbury
and Mrs Totman, with chorus, and the
mixed choruses "MeIriiy goes our Bark"
Hunting Chorus," sailors Glee," "Gos-
pei Ship" The instrumental selections
will be by Miss NJ. Louise Malbon, Miss
Winnie Weymouth, Mrs. Walter Tozier
Admission. % cents, which includes supper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Rev. John Smsllwood the noted colored
orator who has been lecturing in many
New England cities recently, will probably
lecture at the methodist church on Thurs
fay evening. His subjec. will be the
Race Problem Mr.. Smallwood is a
fine speaker and thoroughly acquainted
with the matter upon which he speaks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Two very handsome fancy crsyo
sketches are on exhibition in the window
of Woodcock's tailor establishment. They
are the work Of Mr.. Bert Burns of this
city, young man who possesses marked
ability as crsyon artist. Mr.. Burns has
been plucky student, working at his place
in the shoe factory ten hours day and on
crayon lessons up to IL o'clock at night
The constant work has brought its own re-
ward, however, as the last attempts are of
high order of excellence. The work is
all free hand and will bear the closest in
spection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
for SALE or to Get.
FOR SALE

"a number Of desirable fssidenoes in Aususta.
1e.. VARYING in price from ESQ 70 q, 500; q.
% several 10 70 10 acre places IN the suburbs Of
this city; one two story house and 10. In L. wiston
Ne. number Of farms In Kennebec county.
saYfns In price from o110O 70 oeOOO. Houses
tesnsy. Augusta, Aaare. ian2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

DAHA's II "GuARAxrEEp" TO Cunsi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03

Among the distinguished visitors to the
city yesterday WAS Mr.. Frederick Bates of
Bowdoinham. Mr.. Bates is 80 years and
three months old, and is as smart and &C
tive rs the average man of 60. He can re-
member plainly back to the War of 1912,
and was resident Of the town of Bowdoiu-
ham at the time the Enterprise aud Boxer
fought the famous naval battle off Portland
hsrbor The booming of the guns was
plainly heard by the inhabitants of Bow
doinham, and Bates tells some very inter
es.ing stories of those old war times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-03
SOMERSET RAILWAY.

Trains Leave Oakland - follows going
north: 80 A. n. and 80 r. NJ. connecting with
morning train On Maine Central Railroad from
Bangor and wAterville. And afternoon trains from
Portland via Lewiston and via Brunswick AND
Augusta.
TralAs Leave 1ingha1, going south :.os
A. NJ and A-ao r. H., connecting ct Garland with
morning uaiRf On Maine Central Railroad via
10th roufss TO Portland, and with afternoon trair
foe Portland and Hanger.
WI. 4. AYER, ssg..
sspt1atf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-21
ROSE OSBORNE IN "sATAN."

Thirty People See the Second Nights Per-
formance.
Miss Rose Osborne and New York
company finished a two nights engage
ment last night at the Opera House in
Sardou's "Satan." Whether Sardou gave
this name to mis- play or not is unknown,
but whoever did had an idea of the eter-
nal fitness of things, for Satan" as
presented by the Osborne company, has
about as much claim to legitimate bust
ness as his satanic majesty has to seat
in heaven.
The cast was lamentably weak and
the only redee,ping feature of the
whole performance was the fact that it
was Witnessed last night by thirty peo-
pie in tho orchestra, including news
paper men, ushers and the doorkeepers,
and few gallery gods. The first nights
business was no better, but the small
number present was more than the
show deserved. If Manager Beckner
insists on bringing this class of per-
formances to Roanoke they will have
the pleasure of playing to empty
benChaa