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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
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Imply that this charming play OF yours
In not legitimate"
The dramatic author laughed. "You
needn't apologize" he declared; I'm
inclined TO think that Touch and Go
is so illegitimate now that its own par
ents can't recognize tt"
At last the rehearsal of the second act
began, the two authors sitting at the
little table with the stage manager.
Sherrington consulted them once OF
twice in regard TO the omission of
line here and there.
"Cut il down to the bone, when you
can--that's what say" he explained,
''what you cut out can't make people
yawn."
But once he stopped the rehearsal to
suggest that a speech be written in
you've got to make that complication
mighty clear" he declared, "and this is
the place to do it, think. If you want
them TO understand that Dresser here
is going TO mistake Marvin for Fostelle
in the next scene, you had better give
him another line now TO lead up 10 it,"
The two authors consulted hastily;
and Carpenter, drawing cut note book
and pencil, hurriedly wrote sentence
which he showed to Bracket.
"That'll do it," said Sherrington; and
he reSl IL aloud to Dresser, who bor-
rowed Carpenters pencil and wrote iii
the line on the manuscript of his part.
wondering aloud whether he should
ever remember il on the first night.
A few minutes later Sherrington
again interrupted the actors to insist
that the sunset effect should be adj
justed carefully to accompany the
spoken dialogue.
II want a soft rosy tinge on Fostells
In this scene" he explained
"Quite right" laughed the black.
eyed star; that ought to be becoming
TO my style of beauty"
"And / want il TO contrast with the
blue moonlight in the scene with Mar
vin," said the stage manager.
"Quite right ag.in," Miss Daisy Fos-
telle commented, "T'll take the center
of the stage and you will order calciNfns
for onel"
"We had better 60 bnck TO your
entrance, think" Sherrington decided,
"and take the whole scene over"
The actors and actresses obediently
resumed the positions they had occupied
when Miss Daisy Fostelle made her
first appearance in that act. The cue
for her entrance was given and she
came forward with burst of artificial
laughter.
THAT laugh was very good" Sher-
ringtgon declared, ''better than it was
last time, but you must make it as hol'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

low es you can. Remember the situa-
ton; your best young man has gone
back on you and you are trying to keep
stiff upper lip-but your heart io
breaking all the same-see"
The star repeated the laugh and II
was more obviously artificial.
That's it, my DEAR" said the stage
manager snow keep it up till you
cross, and then drop into that chair
there, and then you let the laugh die
away into a Sob"
The star went back to the rustic gatr
by which she had entered, laughed
again and came forward; then she
crossed the stage. sank upon n seat and
cholSed with sob.
Carpenter stepped forward and
whispered into Sherrington's ear,
whereupon Miss Fostelle sat upright
instantly and very suspiciously asked:
whats that? I'd rather have you say
II out loud than whisper it'll"
The young dramatist explained at
once.
'I was only suggesting to Shcrring-
ton that perhaps it would be better X
that seat were turned little so that
you were not so sideways-then the
audience would get full view of your
face here"
at would be a pity to deprive them OF
that. I'll admit" said the mollified ac-
tress, as she and the stage manager
slightly turned the rustic chair.
Then she dropped into the seat and
repeated her sob.
Miss Marvin stepped upon the stage
and remarked TO space: What n lovely
evening, and how glorious the sunset!"
Then she stood silently watching.
Miss Daisy Fostelle sobbed again. and
IN tones heavy-ladcn with tears, she
tnid: "What have l 90 live for now?"
Looking back at the other actress she
remarked in her ordinary voice: "You
will give me time To pick myself up
here, won't you?" Then she went on
I'm the former tear-staincd accents:
"What have / left to live for nowP
My heart is brokcnl Ny heart is
brokenl" Again she resumed her
everyday tones 20 ask the stnge man
agcr; ais that all right? Am 1 far
enough around now? ?"
Thus they came 20 perhaps the most
important scene Of the play-that be-
tween the Stellar Attraction (as Brack-
EFT liked 90 cali herr and the girl Car
ipcnser yss in leYa with. Both actresses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
Rescued From the Edge Of Chasm Two
Thousand Feet Deep.

Rescued From the Edge Of a Chasm Two
Thousand Feet Deep.
A few days ago near Chico, Cal, o
young man named Ira Crum had n most
thrilling escape from death. A party OF
30 men and women who had been camp
ing in the mountains made the ascent of
Mount Lassen. The trip was most la
borious one, the trail beirg exceedingly
hard TO follow. When they reached the
top, Ira Crum, one Of the party, who was
standing on the edge of the mountain,
lost his hat. which blew but short dis
tance on the snow. Thinking he could Sc
cure 1t safely, Crun stepped out on the
snow. No sooner had he fairly started
when his feet slipped from under him, and
away no went down the mountain. He
slid with lightning rapidity to the very
edge of a deep precipicc, and there he
stuck in the snow. Had he gone six feet
farther he would have fallen 1000 feet on
to the rocks below and would certainly
have been dashed to pieces
The friends on top of the mountain could
see him clinging to the snow for dear life.
His two sisters, Alice and Villa Crum,
were in the party and were terribly fright
ened. His friends mt once began thinking
of some way TO save him. At first they
thought Of returning to camp for rope
long enough TO reach down from the TOP
of tho mountain, but 1t was feared that
Crum could not hold on In his perilous
position for the length of time IL would
take to make such long journey.
At last Il. B. Collins OF Chico and DR..
Dc Haven Of Red Bluff conceived an idea.
This was to take couple Of short sticks,
and, by starting on level with the cling.
ing boy, dig trail along the banks of the
precipice 20 where he was This was an
exceedingly slow and dangerous undertak-
ing, rs one misstep would have hurled
thom to instant death. When the rcscuers
reached Crum, they found him nearly un-
conscious from the cold, and his hands and
feet were nearly frozen. Ira was finally
released from his perilous position, but
Collins and the doctor almost had to carry
him out, 80 badly was he used up by his
rough experience. Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
Edncation In Russia.

There arc signs of educational activity
in Russia, among which may bo noted in
creased appropriations for public oduca-
ton. The minister OF public instruction,
to whose province belongs the greater part
OF the public Institutions, received for 1896
tho sum OF Sl6, ,S49, an increase Of
s72s, 3l4 above 1898 The department Of
public worship was most favored OF all,
the amount placed attae disposition OF tho
sacred synod for schools under It's iurisdic.
ton being S3,9l6,2s2, nearly double the
subyention of the previous year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

Boston, Sept. 21.--With imposing cer-
emonies. the cornerstone Of the new st.
Philips Roman Catholic church, a mag
nincent edifice to be erected at the cor
ner of Harrison avenue and Lenox
street, was laid yesterday. More than
5000 people were present. Archbishop
Williams, with n costly golden trowel.
laid the cornerstone In Its place. One Of
the most interesting features OF the oc-
casion was the sermon preached by Rev.
ID. j. Stafford of Washington. Several
delegations of the knights of Columbus
and the Ancient Order of Hibernians
were present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
BRYAN's SUNDAY.
Found Little Time to Talk Politics
With Leaders

With Leaders.
Washington. Sept. 2i.-Candidate WILL
lam j. Bryan spent Sunday In Washing
ton as the guest OF c. I. Bride. at his
residence on Capitol hill. Dir. Bryan
left the city by the Pennsylvania rail-
read at 10 O'Clock last night for Balti-
more. This course was necessary I'm or
der that he might catch the 6:l0 a. m.
train fxsm that city today. which will
Enable him 10 reach Dover. Del, In time
60 speak at 1 O'clock this afternoon. MIR.
Bryan had refreshing nights res;
after his week. and slept until late yes
terday morning. He looks remarkably
vigorous and healthy. His voice is
again IN good trim. After late break
fast. Mr.. Bryan attended the New York
Avenue Presbyterian church. Mr.. Bryan
spent the remainder OF the day in rest
and convsrsation with callers Senator
Tlllman OF South Carolina. who Is cam
paigning IN Pennsylyania, came over
from Philadelphia f,~ cpnferencc with
Nr. Bryan and those at headquarters.
but he left before Mr.. Bryan had re-
turned from an evening ride.
A hundred or more persons came dur
tng the day and evening 60 pay their re-
opects to the candidate. but few OF them
saw him. A curious crowd gathered IN
front Of the residence at different times
cpring the day cnd cheered Justify upon
che Sebraskan's appearance. After
stndown last night Mr.. Bryan went for
. arrive sbeuk thn oits rt vas dsrh-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
Busy Times at Canton.

Canton, o.. Sept. 21.-Major Mckinley
spent yesterday entertaining a few
friends at dinner. glancing over his mail
and resting. The mail and the tele-
graph are still heavily burdened with
congratulations from new Mckinley
clubs and requests for appointments
with visiting delegations. Commenc-
Ing tomorrow there Will be meetings on
the Mckinley lawn every day until Oct.
o, and a number Of appointments be-
yond that date have been made For
this week alone there are 20 delegations
announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

sistent. The stage manager kept the
whole company of actors up to their
work, and imposed on them his under
standing of that work, much as the
conductor of an orchestra leads his mu-
sicians at the performance Of q SYM
phony.
When the whole act had been re-
hearsed, and the final scene was repeat
ed three or four times, until it ran like
well-oiled clockwork, the stage was
cleared so that the scenery OF the third
act might be set.
Sherrington accompanied Miss Mar
vim through the door behind the pro-
scenium box into the dark auditorium.
"You will play that scene very well,"
he said, "but you've got to have con-
fidence."
1T is beautiful part, isn't it?" she
responded, with enthusiasm. II never
had part 1 could enjoy playing SO
much"
Carpenter was about to leave the
stage to tell Mary what delight IL was
to him to hear her speak the words
he had written, when his collaboration
tapped him on the shoulder. As he
turned Harry Brackett whispered in
his ear:
Look out for the Stellar Attraction.
I'm afraid she has just dropped on Mar
WINS part. If she once suspects that
the little girl may get that scene away
from her, she can make herself nightly
disagreeable all round. guess we had
better go up and tell her she is greater
actress than Charlotte Cushman."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

ard very few persons recognized those
In the carriage as they drove about the
streets. There were no conferences az
the house during the day. other than
that with the chairman and secretary
CT the Populist executive committee.
The situation generally. the condition
Of the campaign and the outlook were
discussed. The leaders expressed the
opinion that the silver sentiment was
growing every day, and that II was not
possible TO stem its tide. Senator But
ler said Mr.. Bryan was very much sat-
isfied and encouraged at the forecast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
The Trim to Maine.

Portland. Me-. Sept. 21.-It has been
definitely decided that William j. Bryan
will visit Arthur Sewall at Bath on Sat-
urday next and will speak In that city
on Saturday evening. On the arrival of
the train from Boston here. Mr.. Bryan
will deliver a speech from the rear plat
form Of a private car. He w1ll then pro-
ceed to Bath. deliver q speech there In
the evening. remain as Mr.. SewalIs
guest during Sunday and probably re-
turn to Boston Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

There recently occurred at Eureka, Cal,
a remarkable case OF death from blood poi
soning Mary Zanone, tho 20-yearold
daughter OF Millionaire Domingo Zanono,
was afflicted with boil. She removed tho
hard crust with her finger nail Blood
poisoning resulted, from which she died.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
Taft Declines.

Cincinnati, Sept. 21.-Charles H. Taft
member OF congress from the First Ohio
district, was nominated by the Republi-
cans for another term last June. Mr..
Taft has just sent letter to the Repub-
lican committee, declining the nomina-
ton. Mr.. Taft is editor and publisher of
The Times-Star, and has other large in
terests here. on account OF which he
cannot afford to give his time to service
In congress-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

theories OF cure may be discussed at
length by physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief, and One Minute Cough
Cure Will give IL to them. A safe cure
for children. IL is the "only harmless
remedy that produces immediate results. :"
Johnstons Pharmacy, ss3 Westminster
street Metzgers Pharmacy, 23o North
Main street; Alfreds Pharmacy, si1 EDDY
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
Hnnna Appears satisfled.

Cleveland, Sept. 2i.-Chairman Hanna
arrived in Cleveland from Chicago Sat-
urday night. He will spend today at
his home, and will then go to New York.
where he will remain about 10 days.
When he returns to Chicago he will go
to stay until the close of the campaign.
He expresses himself as highly pleased
with the outlook.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
or For Gotham.

Springfield, Ills. Sept. Il. - Senator
Palmer. presidential candidate OF the
National Democratic party. has left for
New York, where tomorrow night he and
General Buckner, the vice presidential
candidate. will address a mass meeting
at Madison Square Garden.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21
GROsvENOR's FIGURES
Give Mckinley n Large Majority of the
Electoral Votes.

Electoral Votes.
Athens, o.. Sept. 21.-General Gros-
venor last night gave out a table of es-
Inmates OF the probable result of the
presidential election. at the request OF
certain members of the press In the east.
He said the six New England states. with
80 electoral votes. will so 10 Mckinley
SO head my table as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

were well fitted to thr characters they
had to perform. Carpenter, who had
no liking for Daisy Fostelle. was a lit
tie surprised at the Judgment and skill
which sho carried off the bravurs pas
sages Of her part; and he was not
little charmed with the delicate force
the gentle Mary Marvin revealed In the
contrasting character.
And so the rehearsal proceeded Ia
boriously, Sherrington directing II au-
tocratically, ordering certain scenes to
be played more rapidly and seeing that
others were taken more slowly, SO that
the spectators might have time TO un-
derstand the situation. Now and then
either Carpenter or Bracket made a
suggestion or q criticism, but both
yielded to Sherrington, IL he was in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-21

These are practically sure for the OPP
position, although there may be pos
sible dlspute.
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A THRILLING ESCAPE.

fCoNcIUDEp TOMORROW }
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24
TEN DAYS OF REST.
City Schools to Have q Vacation for
the Holidays.

The city schools had holiday exer-
cises this afternoon after recess in
most Of the grade rooms. Nothing
elaborate was attempted but the lit
tie folks gave songs, Rotations, etc.
appropriate to the season. The
teachers have had so much to do and
the children SO busy that both were
entitled to escape hard work Of prepa-
ration. School was dismissed at $3.50
until Monday, Jan. 4. Splendid work
has been done and all will appreciate
the rest.
The teachers will for the most part
spend the holidays in the city. Supt.
Niesley, Principals Wagner, Phipps
and Rugh will attend the State
Teachers association at Topeka.
Principal Phipps will visit relatives
in Hayes township also.
Miss Bruokhart, now OF the Kansas
City schools, will return to Abilene
for the holidays.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24
Business Tips.

One Of the things in prospect for
Abilene is cold storage plant. One
is needed in central Kansas and Abb
lene ought to have it. The Belle
Springs company sent over carloads
Of butter to cold storage in Sioux
City last summer. The butter and
cheese factories need plant right
here at home while the egg dealers
would find it great profit. Eggs
sold in Abilene for 6 to 7 cents last
April and May. They could have
been kept in cold storage until No
vember for 81 cents. Then cold
storage eggs were worth on board
cars here IA cents. There was a
handsome profit. There are enough
firms in this county whose business
needs cold storage plant to equip
and run one. 1t is proposed to use
the old Case block on southside for it.
Wyandt Bros. are presenting their
patrons with large desk blotting
sheets as holiday souvenirs.
Bearce's clothing store has pretty
display Of gentlemen's furnishing
goods, plentifully besprinkled with
holly.
Edson's showed a fine new line OF
fancy goods in celluloid in the north
window day. This store has made a
remarkable record for popularity
considering that it is only little
over a month old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24

The following is the list Of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Abi-
lene postofllce for the week ending
Dec. %, 1895. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered.
Clemence, Mrs Jennie Higging,J W
lmler, Vida ingalls,, Jn0
Leroy, II Smith, Jno X
Cornell, DR. Martin G foreign
One cent will be charged for all
advertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
B. L. STROTHER, p. M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24
SHEARER, The Shoe Man,
Cor. Third and Broadway.

to surprise their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Middleton.
Judge s. J. Osborne and W. H.
Bishop, two Of Salinas prominent At
torneys, were Abilene visitors, look
ing after legal matters.
h. Z. Farley, who has been spend.
ing the past year in Colorado Springs,
came home to visit bis parents, who
reside south Of Abilene.
]. r, Tilton and wife left today for
a holiday trip back east among the
old friends Of other days at Galva,
Ills. They are entitled to the rest
and will enjoy 1t greatly.
VIM Schuermann and Lewis Staatz,
two Of Liberty's prosperous young
farmers, were Abilene visitors. They
were Of course buying Christmas
presents Of Abilene merchants.
H. Q. Harvey, one Of the leading
farmers Of Flora township, was Re-
rLEcroR caller. Mr.. Harvey Is one
Of the fortunate men OF this world.
He has never given a mortgage on
real estate or personal property in his
life OF course he succeeds.
August Tlmm, one Of southeast
Dickinson's prosperous farmers, was
q REFLECTOR caller He says that
while the tops Of the wheat were
scorched by the cold weather the roots
are uninjured and the plant will go
through the winter all right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24
Will Have a Bazaar.

The Catholics of Chapman are ar
ranging for an elaborate bazaar and
fair Dec. 20, 80, 81, to be the largest
and best ever given in the county.
Abilene will have large number in
attendance and there will be lots Of
pretty things to buy. All should re-
member the dates. 1878
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24
The Feat
Of~
Fitting Feet!

is not simple one and
docs not always receive the attention it de-
serves. Too many dealers will put any old
thing on ohild's loot, and in order to make
Ia sale will say 1T is just a it, Now,
|SHEARER, THE SHOE MAN, knows how
to fit the foot and at the same time will sell
you your Shoes LITTLE CHEAPER than
any other dealer in Abilene.
Remember that Shearer, the Shoe Man,
is an experienced shoe maker and knows a
good shoe from peor one, and therefore can
buy his shoes right, and bought right is half
sold.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-24
HELPING THE "RlroRx" CAUSE.
A Little Natter That Seems to Have
Been Overlooked.

Our esteemed but misguided con.
temporary the Monitor has q good
deal to say about reform. As we
understand it that paper is Reform.
or from Reformville and we know
that it will appreciate any suggestions
which in our humble way we may
offer to help it in its cause.
One matter which it has no doubt
overlooked N which there is an op-
portunity iorit to show its good ihten-
tions is in printing the ballots Of the
county at the recent election. The
Monitor printed about $4,000 and
its bill before the commissioners Is
for s2S.SS per thousand. Knowing
the Monitors reform principles SO
well, we feel sure this is an. error on
its part and that it does not intend
to charge any such extravagsnt sum.
Last year the REFLECTOR printed the
ballots and charged SO per thousand;
the year before it received $500 per
thousand. OF course we do not make
any pretensions to being great IRE
form" paper, hence the work was on
purely business basis-and that
makes it more reasonable to suppose
there is q mistake somewhere this
year.
For this years ballots adjoining
counties paid as follows as reported
by the county clerks:
Geary, $3.50 per 10000 $1,000.
Cloud, q per 1000 for 5000.
MCPHERSON, $l5 per 1000 for $4,000.
Riley, 1925 per 1000 for $4,000.
Lincoln, $3.50 per 1000 for $4,000.
Morris, $1,000 per 1000 for 10000.
Saline, $40 per 1000 for $4,000.
Clay, $40 per 1000 for $4,000.
Atchison, $lO.25 per 1000 for 2O,00o.
II will be noticed that the Populist
counties paid the most for their bal
lots-in other words reform" comes
high.
We call attention to the Monitors
figures, not in any spirit Of complain
ing, but to help it in its good work.
or course when it finds out how ex-
travagant are its charges 1t will at
once correct its bill-because it Is q
"reform" organ and wants to help
the down.trodden taxpayers, don't
you know.
There are other little matters, to
which we might call attention but
let's take one thing at time. This
reform business is. mighty interest
ing when you look at it right.
The way to reform is to reform.