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Princes face does not show much force
Of character. The eyes are those OF his
mother. very soft In their expression,
but not quite so dark. 1t is hard to de-
fine their color, except by the term en-
erald brown. A full, oval good natured
face below their CLEAN, a pronounced
chin, thick lips, a small moustsche, a
short curling beard on his chin, nose
like his mothers; this is the make up OF
q face with none of the Romanoff char
acterlstics. He is not weakling, as
has been stated, but he is not the strong,
robust man that is needed to rule such a
nation.
AS he gees dashing by in his one
horse sleigh, with his coachman in the
peculiar long-robed, pumpkin-c capped
uniform, used by the nobility, IL is i'm
possible 10 distinguish him from any
other young officer. There are no cos
sacks OF guards around him, and IL is
not necessary. No escort could keep
no with the full-blooded Vorontzoff
trotter, and the danger OF bomb is not
thought Of. When we remember that
two American Presidents have been
assassinated, and at least half dozen
have had attempts made upon their
lives, we ought TO realize that the dan
gers to life In Russia are not so much
greater than In other places.
The Czarewitch, on his 10th birthday,
was given a separate establishment,
planned on the scale OF a miniature
court but be continued TO reside In the
same palace with his parents, except
when away on duties. He now resides
To the Winter palace, which Is seldom
used by the Car himself. There are
TOO many painful memories attached 70
that enormous pile, facing the Nevs
and the island fortress Of Petropava-
lovsk. There the Car Alexander III.
narrowly escaped death, when the nihi-
lists blew up the imperial diIing room,
and there the great "LiberatOr"
breathed his last, when brought home
torn aud bleeding body after the Mini
list plot of the Champs de Mars. The
Car prefers the Anitchew palace on
the NegsEy PrOspekt, when be is not
residing at MS beloved CATCHING, the
securely guarded retreat founded by the
Emperor Paul, a few hours distant from
the capital on the Warsaw railroad.
One thug can be said OF the young
man. His life has been clean. No
smirch of scandal has tainted his name.
He has lived quietly with his books.
His habits are simple, he is tenderly at
tached TO his parents. 1t is said how
ever that his pronounced liberal ten
denotes, are offensive TO his father who
cannot understand liberalism. The son
reads and admires Tolstoi, who is an
abomination 70 the Car. He loves
books, while his father is no reader.
lie is particularly friendly to the En-
peror OF Germany, while the Car is not,
and should there be q change of gov
eminent in Russia, the entente cordial
between that country and Germany,
will be maintained aud strengthened.
As a student, he was docie and tracta-
BILE, and by his kindness and gentle
ness he is very popular in the court.
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land him high and dry IN the place left
vacant by Mr.. Booth, In the sepce OF
being the foremost American actor"
Daniel Frohman, the well-known
manager, smiled when the subject OF
Booths successor was mentioned. "Tne
question" said he, sis, OF course, one
Of the greatest interest and Importance,
but the luck OF the stage makes 1t q
difficult one upon which to form 40
opinion, much less make prediction.
In another age, / suppose, IL might not
have been so hard TO answer. But In
these times the theatrical race is not
always 20 the swift. The element OF
chance has so much TO do nowadays 10
bringing people to the front in any Inc
of endeavor dependent upon puolle
favor. The successor OF Mr.. Booth
may De struggling to-day for a mere
pittancs in some company where he IS
an unierstudy for an actor Of roeognl-
zed ability. Should he get chance
through the illness OF the principal 10
play the part he has understudled, ne
may make hit that will give MIN FUR
Their opportunity 10 show his talents,
and after that be may reach the pima
Gle of fame 81 a bound. This height
once attained anything Is possible, even
10 MS filing the place left vacant oy
Mr.. Booth. l say that the honor NAV
be waiting for such a one, but, OF
course, tho chances are greatly against
il. In all probability, II Mr. Booth IS
to have a successor, he will be found
among those members Of the profession
who have already reached distinguish
ed place. One thing. however, re-
gard IS certain; the leading American
tragedIan will not be chosen by the peo-
pie from among the group Of tragedians
whom Mr.. Booth overshadowed during
mis- brilliant career. The prize Will fall
In SEINE other quarter, probably TO some
young man, who may be regarded as
never having been in the field before.
Most OF our young actors night shy OF
tragedy, though, and seek rather 10
make themselves valuable 10 managers
in those lighter roles which the prevail
ing public taste makes most profitable,
from the pecuniary point OF view. The
fact is, the present day school OF acting
is not calculated to develop talents OF
the tragic order. don't mean by this,
that the American stage is without act
ors well fitted 10 achieve renoWn as
traVedians, but the conditions hardy
exist now which brought into proml-
hence such men as Forrest, Davenport
Barrett aud Booth. A valid answer 70
all this, however, is the trite, but none
the less true contention that SNAKES
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NEW OUMBERLAND.

New CUMBERLAND, February "a. - The
East Liverpool Terry case is being heard
to-day bv the County Court A number OF
the patrons Of the ferry petitioned the
the court to nave better accommodations
provided on the West Virginia side; such
as a better and dryer approach to the boat,
also a waiting room near by, and iurther,
that the boat be not allowed to leave the
ferry route during ferry hours. This last
is designed 10 shut off the excursion trips
of the boat the Rocky Spring picnic
grounds during the summer. The grounds
are about a half mile above.
The case of w. j. HUFF and Bloom Bros,
Joint owners OF the Bloom block, against
the town of New Cumberland, was heard
in Squire Harris Office on Tuesday. The
claim was eight months rent at $40 per
month. Mr.. Huff alleged that the Council
had rented room in the building for a
council room, and he came very near prov
ing it. Theju found for the defendant.
The Presbyterian Church closed a very
successful revival of six nights on last sat
urday evening. Rev. DR.. Marshall obt5ast
Liverpool, delivered three sermons, Rev.
MIR. DOYLE, of Moundsvile, two and the
pastor, Rev. j. II. Sutherland, the last one
on Saturday night. Communion services
followed on Sunday The result was an
i lcrease'of 90 members. About % OF those
me in from the Sunday school classes.
There were about ~ by letter. Rev.
Sutherland no doubt feels highly gratihed
over the result, as he has only fairly got
started on his charge.
Our town election comes OF on the 18th
of March. The wire pullers are already
working the case up and we will no doubt
have the usual amount Of intriguing and
setting up rs Of yore.
The railroad pile driver is at work
strengthening the trestle work across the
bottom between upper and lower town.
Agent McGraw has been given notice
from headquarters that the branch extern
! sion will be open for freight and traffic
| some time next week.
A young man and bride arrived on the
| Iron Queen on Thursday from Hartford
! CITY, rented q house the same evening,
went to keeping house Friday, and ne went
to work Saturday morning. This is lit
! tie out OF the usual style; yet all will ad-
nit thatit is sensible way TO begin mar
/ RED life
Jasper NJ. Porter, Of Allegheny, was in
! town on Thursday.
s. G. Smith, of Wheeling, is in town.
The Clipper saw mill is lying at the EN-
! pire landing saving logs
Our officials complain OF not receiving
! the acts of the last Legislature. 1t Is said
| that none were sent TO Hancock county
| Where does the blame lie!
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NEw nAErINsvILL,.


NEW MARTINsvILLE, w. Va. February
4.-John HUFF, very old and well known
citizen of this place. whose illness was re-
ported some time ago, died Thursday morn
ing. He was about s. years OF age and was
one of the first settlers in this vicinity.
The funeral occurred Friday at l;SO
o'clock, interment being made ab Williams
cemetery.
NJ. K. Morris, Esq. was at Sistersvllle
Wednesday on business.
Miss Daisy McEldowney went 70 Wneel-
ing Tuesday, where she IS the guest OF &C
quaintances.
Gen. B. Woodcocl, the popular furniture
man, was at Sistersville Thursday.
Thomas Mills left Tuesday for Wheel
ING and Pittsburg on q business trip.
James Storey went TO Martins Ferry
| Tuesday.
Miss Bessie Umstead went to ParkerS-
burg Monday TO visit her sister, Mrs ).
d. O'Connor, for few days.
George NJ. Latin left to-day for Visit
10 his friends at Milton and friends 81
| Huntington. He will be absent week.
A little child Of Thomas Miner IS seri-
ously i'll ,,,,.
Thursday 10 attend the Jr, o. L. A. NJ,
celebration in honor Of Washington's
birthday.
James Frame came up from Sistersville
TO see his family.
Mrs. Virginia Moore and daughter, OF
ST. Paul, MINI, are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Bowers.
James Collins. Of the South Side who
was recently stricken with paralysis. has
so far recovered as TO be able 10 move
ABOUT Mr.. Collins is about % years OF
age. and on this account his recovery IS
..Crefdava1 rsarnarraDlP
Miss Freda hansen, Of Powhatan, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Berger
this week. =,
Magnolia Council No. 4, Jr o. L. A. NJ,
had a very interesting meeting TUESDAY
evening, at which two new members were
initiated. The order here is progressing
nicely.
Ed Moore and John Doran, Of Proctor,
were here Tuesday on business.
John Showalter, Of Wheeling. was the
guest OF his parents here this week.
Prof. McGhee's room IN the puohc
schools here had quite celebration Thurs
day IN honor of Washington's Birthday.
The little folks sang number oil very
pretty patriotic. songs. and number OF
recitations and speeches were delivered.
Miss Flora Larimore is seriously III al
her home on Washington street Her many
friends will be sorry to hear OF her SICK
ness.
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that you pollute that atmosphere which
constitutes the quiet charm OF Shakes
peare. Both knew this, aud kept tho
knowledge ever before him. Louis James
knows 10, too. and is not afraid 20 defy
the shallow critics who are ever ready
10 pitch into what they call slavery 20
stage tradition. Louis James is ira
gedian who has talent which "a en-
ployed steadily 10 the acting OF tragedy
would make him worthy 10 be tho sue
cesSor OF Edwin Booth. As iti s, the
ShakesDearean plays in which he APP
pears are never acted better IN this
country, so far 80 the leading roles ara
concerned. His Othello is to my mind
an ideal performance. Is there much
likelihood Of bis becoming the successor
OF Booth? J can only answer that be-
lieve he has as good chance for u as
any other actor that know, and Think
I know them all"
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THg GOLD KING

A Man who For Thirty Years, Has Been
Searching FOR the Lost Gold Mines OF
Montezuma.
Zone OF The most remarkable charac-
tiers ever met" said Captain Burr a
gentleman who has made aud lost
number OF fortunes in western mines,
was The Gold King, as he was called
by thosd who had met him while pros
pectlng 10 the mountains OF New Mexico
aud Arizona.
"He was a tall, soldierly-lookIng man
who might be any aga between sixty and
ninety, for his long hair and beard were
white and his brown face was scanned
with lnnumerabe wrinkles. lie still
carried himself like a soldier aud there
was sort OF dandyism 10 his hunting
dress and sthe ornamentation OF his
rife, such as one sees among the swell
baballeros OF Old Mexico.
This man was reticent, as 10 his own
past. but he would talk freely and In
telligently on any other subject. Old
prospectors knew him when they hrst
came to the mountains generation be-
fore. and be looked as old then as now.
He always paid his way with gold dust,
OF which no had always large guam
tity about him. and II was believed he
knew more about the undeveloped, l
was going going to say undiscovered,
gold mines OF that land then any living
man.
"His hobby was The Gold Caves Of
Montezuma He claims that when
Mexico was conquered by Coriez, silver
was more valuable than gold, the latter
being very abundant There was an
Aztec tradition that this gold came
from caves IN the Sierra Madre Noun
tains the secret OF whose location per
lshed with the last native king.
This tradition IS firmly believed IN
among the old Mexlcans, from whom
the Gold KlnE learned II.
81 heyer saw more remarkable ln-
stance Of fine life's being sQuandered
10 hunting a phantom. About two
years ago the old man disappeared
from the mountains, and 10 r. supposed
be lies dead on some hill, with his
resting place unknown Ike that OF
Moses.
II neyar took any stock ia tho tradi-
tlon, but there are thousands OF people
who do not believe tho old man was The
victim OF delusiOn."
A. r. c.
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WAsHINGTON, ID. c., February "a
There are more than 3, 900 railway pos
tai clerks In the. service OF the govern
menL Most OF them will be benefited
by the bill Of Representative Hopkins
OF Illinois. which was favorably report.
cd By tho House Committee on Post
Offices. This bill creates seven classes
OF clerks at salaries ranging from
81. 600 10 Sl.s0O. making two classes
other than are provided Tor by tho pres
ent laws, saiaried a. 81, 600 and 81 500
No class Of government employees ia the
civil service are subjected 20 sGch con
stant danger, Or have duties imposing
so great strain 90 the postal clerks
Many Of them have been killed In rail-
road accidents 10 recent years, ADD ei-
forts have been made 20 provide pen.
slons Tor tleir families. Members OF
the PostoGics COMMITTEES expect 20
make sterling stand % secure more
liberal wages for the employees 10 this
branch.
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drama or as an Interpre.

Shakespeerean drama or as an interpre.
ter OF any of the great tragic roles.
Louis James," said Mr. Aldrlch,
'is an aceor Of the very first rate. As
a reader OF Shakespeare he is forceful,
always picturesque and has voice full
OF resonance. and is never elamoroUs.
When he performs Shakespearean
role he does not seek to startle his
audience with modern meanings and
sensational effects, but plays IL within
the safe lines OF stage tradition. That's
how Shakespeare should be played IL
the genius OF the Bard OF Avon is to
be enjoyed In its best aspect. You
can't make tank drama Of Shakes
peare. The heart and soul OF his plays
belong 70 the past. 20 the age OF romance,
and it is so artistic impOssibiity 10 en-
graft with them the methods employed
in modern drama When you attempt
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The London Financial News Says England
Must Not HOld TACK.

The London Financial News says England
Must Not HOld rack.
LONDON, February 24.-The Findn-
cioI Nelrs SAYS: Guatemala to-day and
other silver countries tomorrow. De-
fault with most OF them is question
of time. The worlds commerce Is re-
alizing a crisis, yet the relief from the
appreciation of gold has begun. BIZ
metallism in England is gaining con-
verts 1t is understood that Mr.. Lit
terdale. Ex-Governor OF the Bank Of
England, is a strong advocate OF an IN
ternatioual agreement for joint stand
ard. Bimetallism is no longer the
creed of a handful OF cranks. Nearly
every economist Of eminence is on its
side. The international conference
must be reopened. France, Germany
and the United States are anxious that
This should be done. surely our inter-
ests are as great as theirs. II in our
pride. as the gold mark OF the world,
we stand aside, the punishment Will
fall upon our own heads. It depends
mon the British cabinet whether the
conference be fruitlesS or not.
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RUSSIA'S FUTURE RULER.
THszAaEWnJH NOT A REAL R0HAyoFF-
SMALL OF STATURE
ouis and Rsdring-Eoia Natural Warr.or-Who
is His Fauo Wih?-Ths Princess Victoria Of
Eogla1i-A Rare Pr.zs hr h' Pr,acsssn Of
kur0pa

Copyrighted by ~ Wi sos Pres Sg1diea's
LONDON, February is, 1904 - The
giant ruler Of a giant nation stands be-
tween Europe aud Anarchy. Alexander
Ill, who towers head and shoulders
above his people, physically, is looked
upon as the last OF the k0manotIs that
giant race OF Anakim, whose grasp is
on the throne OF a nation twice as large
as Rome at the height OF her power,
and numbering now, 10 It's thinly pOpu-
lated and partially developed state,
I12. 600, 600 people. he has been very
500 Of late, and IN consequence there has
been great alarm, not only throughout
the Empire, but all through Europe as
well. Who is 70 succeed him, becomes a
question OF great moment for she people
OF Europe, and may become Tor
America. should the trade rela-
lions grow stronger 10 the immediate
future. With the completion OF the
great Traus-Siberlan raj way, stretch
ing almost half way around the globe.
with the establishment OF great port
on toe Pacific there viii develop new
aud strange commercial interest On this
much secluded nation. Shut of on the
west by two doors, the Baltic on the
north. and the Black Sea entrance on
she south. either OF which can oe closed
bv its enemies, this immense nation
viii in the near future, have great
port on the Pacific. Tic viii become one
of the great Commercial. cities OF the
world. with lines OF steamships running
20 Vancouver, san Francisco, Panama
and Valparaiso; 90 Melbourne, sidney,
Calcutta and Yokohama To will be
strange indeed III this growing, ire
pressible nation, does not iu q hundred
nay nifty years, possess all of Asia eX-
cept what Is now held by English au-
thority.
What means the new Improvement on
Herat, OF 10000 Cossacks? Simply
that once fixed in the Russian mind,
shat Herat and the country OF Ameers
must belong 90 Russia, they are after
it, with the direcness of a bear that
saws TO a stranger: "IOu are my meat. "
We are not so old. bat We remember
the conquest Of Circassia, OF the Trans
Caucasus, OF Caspian, the AmOO Darya,
of rashkeut, the Merry oasis, and all
that long string of cOnQuests that have
added and and people 90 the domain OF
the white Car. To is very interesting
history, and in time 10 may concern US
not q little.
who would succeed Alexander ILL.,, TO
case a NIhilist bomb, or a bad sore
throat, should take q notion 90 remove
him 20 the great majority We said
that be was looked on as practically the
last of the Roman0ds, not 0ut what he
has successors, but the young man who
stands as his successor legally, is OF e
very different stamp from those who
have preceded him, and the common eK-
pressiOn-"He is not Romanoh .'
voices the fear To- the minds Of the peo-
pie, and especially of official Russia,
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that he will never be what his predsces-
sors have been. VIII a man with-a re-
trousse nose, be able 90 control coun-
try so vast so various, SO much military
desp0tism.
me Czarewitch, Nicholas Alexandra
witch. the oldest son of Alexander III,
who will be 26 years old on May l9, Is
abe son of Princess Dagmar, the daugh-
ter OF King Christian, OF Denmark, & q
who is known as the Empress Marie
Fadorowna. Princess Dagmar is sister
10 AIerandra, the Princess of Wales,
nt Tho Duchess OF Cumberland, eX-
Ousen ol hanover, and was betrothed 90
the brother of the present Car AieXan-
der When that brother, a promising
Young man, died TO Nice OF conSump-
fion. h was his wish that the young
princess should marry Alexander. HIS
father. az the birth of the Czarewitch,
had been Emperor for three years, as he
sncceeded 10 the throne on the very day
90 tbe assassination OF his father, Alex
ander III, "'The Liberator March 10.
1851. The future ruler was born az
CATCHING, amid the rejOicings or great
people. They realize thar any nature
I'm she succession meSns anarchy ara
war and when he attained his legal ma
iority lg years. To- 1So4 the reJolclngs
throughout the Empire we're great and
magnificent.
Since that time only Two events have
bronrbt him prominently before MS
people. and that OF Europe-his donning
The Uniform OF o commissioned 0hcer
On attaining bis majority, and his voy-
ace around the would in 1890 War ls
sfi1 the trade of kings, aud every sue
cessor TO q throne must go through the
military training on which may az some
lime rest che destiny OF his Empire
The life OF Russian Grand Duke IS not
Ali sunshine. There is a great zeal or
hard work attached % it. From bis
verv infancy he is turned over 20
tbe care Of tutors aud professors
The Czarewitch has harue.
ordeal 10 go through than any OF
Ais brothers or cousins. Ills education
IA directed % preparing MIN lot tue
vveiqhtv cares of state. mere Is uOt
branch Of political science that ne Is not
Thoroughly grounded DO. lt Is no won
der tber. that these young men ~ es-
,apipq from the hard grind OF the
5ool room are apt 90 plunge ueepif
b the pleasures of life. On attaining
majority Czarewitch Nicholas went
,prh .nk or0esl of public eGamina-
that is his father, the Gar and
Immediate relatives were present,
an the professors that bad prepared
n. put number Of searching Ques-
rs. ,-.-,-,-
Having passed with credit Nicholas
entered The army, being attached nrst
to AN infantry and then 10 cavalry
regiment. BE had 10 rise through the
various grades, though 10 his case pro
motion was exceptionally rapid. Inc
rost Of "Hetman OF the kossacss' Is
mads q more Of an honoraN enaraetsf'
hut II serves 20 prepare mn Or n,kue-
Commands The Czare"i g1'1o -l
unaffected ia bis dem ~ N
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CLARINaTON.

CLAR1xeToN, o., February 24-Thomas
Walton, OF Columbus, o., Is visiting
friends here this week.
Misses Maude and Duge Reynolds were
at Bellaire Monday.
Rev. DR.. Osborne, P. f., preached in
the NJ. +. Church Sabbath evening to a
crowded house Before beginning to
preach the Elder announced that Claring-
ton was back on their preachers salary
$50, and he proposed to raise il before
preaching, and the amount was raised in
full after which the Dr. gave them a very
good sermon.
George He'll was at Martins Ferry We'd
nesday.
Harry Gordon attended the J. o. L. A.
NJ. celebration at Moundsville, Thursday.
Mrs. j. A Zorn, of Wheeling, is with
relatives here this week.
Mrs. William II. Topp. OF Allegheny,
is the guest Of her mother, Mrs. g. e.
Rodgers.
Miss Stella McNutt, OF East Liverpool,
who was here assisting Rev. j. 3. Msnley
with his meetings, returned homo We'd
nesday.
The revival at the NJ. +. Church is still
in progress and meeting with good sue
cess. The altar is full Of converts every
night with quite number Of conversions.
Z. NJ. Atkinson moved his barber shOp
into the room formerly occupied BY Albert
Ebert as a ware room.
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PALATINE.

PALATIXE, w. Va, February 24-Miss
Lulu Hoult is very Ill this week
The Misses Whitaker, Of Portland. Ore
gon. are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Ode
White. on Water street. One Of the young
ladies is very III.
d. D. Leonard has commenced the cree
ton Of a new house on Pike street
James a. McElfresh was called 10 Pitts
burg last Monday by a telegram announc-
ing the serious illness Of his daughter, Mrs.
Ola Stewart.
Mrs. Henry Hess has been quite Ill this
week with the grip.
Mrs. Eunice Bolton has returned from q
visit 70 friends at Parkersburg.
Mrs. Barb, an aged lady residing in
South Palatine, is seriously III.
L. G.. DoOlittle and Miss Sadie Price
were united in marriage last Sunday even
ING By Rev w. II. Wiley, st his residence.
A. A. Ayers is breaking the ground for
the foundation for his new residence on
Water street.
Mrs. ann Thomas, Of Pleasant Valley, is
this week the guest OF her son, Frank
Thomas, Of this place.
Iarney Lloyd. who went 70 Pittsburg,
10 have his ewes operated upon, is reported
very i'll at that place with some throat
trouble.