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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
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niff, Boston; Chris 7. Callahan, Hol-
yoke; John J. Raleigh. Northampton;
James II. Melien, Worcester; Harry j.
Jaquith, Wellesley; James e Donoghue.
Lawrence; Daniel n. Crowley. DAnvers;
Stephen Nj. walsh, L, mn; John ]. Rose.
Cambridge; Patrick j. DAILY, Boston /;
William s. McNary, Boston; James E.
FITZGERALD, Bcston; A. G. Drinkwater,
Brainsree; Charles q. paine. Hyannis.
Hon George Fred Williams. chairman
OF the committee on resolutions then
read the platform, which was unanimous
iy adopted.
The platform endorses the financial
plank of the Chicago platform. 1t refers
20 the Spanish war as ole forced upon the
Republican Congress by democrats. but
holds the Philippine war to be wanton
and needless. "Baok of the gsudy trap
pings of upper islism." it adds, "lurks
the iess spectacular tut more terrifying
form OF militarism. Nearly all free
Peoples of the world saze in amazement
at the facility with which monopollstic
creations In the United States are able
10 fecure the aid of armed forces, both
state and federal to overawe their work
ingmen In time Of labor disscnsions."
Trusts are denounced as wholly evil,
despoilin9 producer and consumer. II
demands that the legislature refuse &c
ratify the lease uf the Boston g. Albany,
but to purchase 1t for the state. Hlection
of senator's by direct vote. an eight-hour
work dsy, abolition of life tenure for
yuembers of judiciary, public ownership
of municipal business enterprises, are
among the other things asked. The clos.
ing plank Is an endersmsnt of Bryan.
The report OF the commit es on the bal
ancs of the state ticket was then made,
and the list of candidates above men
toned WAS unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Paine was escorted to the platform
heing greeted with several rounds OIL
cheers as he was introduced.
The committee appointed to select the
delegates to the national convention ther
made its report which was adopted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
RETURN THAT COAT !!

The person who took overcoat containing
owners name and address plainly printed on
card inside ono OF the pockets from the smok-
ing car Grand Trunk train. leaving Portland
Monday n. M, Sept. 1lth will avoid trouble by
returning same AT ONCE. tie was seen and
can be Identified. Send 10 1874 Winter street,
Portland, Me. septt6dst
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
"Bah.' said the victim.

$50 your neck pains your" said the
physician.
Yes, terriblyw walled the patient.
Sorry, sir, but can't help you. I'm
not specialist in rubber" detroit Free
Press.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

Two millions americans suffer tort ure
during pangs OF dyspepsia. No nsed to.
Purdock blood BittsIs cures. AT any
drug store.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
MURDER, WHAT'S THAT?

One Of Mckenney's Alarm Clocks. 95c to
$500. Warranted TO wake the dead. More
clock than all the other dealers combined
McKENNEY. the Jeweler. Monument Square
sep28d.f
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

E0R SALE-By Austin & shearman. valuable
property situated 326 Stevens Plains Ave-,
Deerlng Dist. house Of 10 rooms, hot ana cold
water, bath and open fire places, electric lights,
an acre and 5-S OF land on line OF electrics:
price and terms satisfactory. Another one OF
the best houses In Deerng ist, situated No.
complete IN arrangements and very desirable:
price Is right. Let us talk it over with you.
AUSTIN & SHEARMAN, 80 stevens Plains
Avenue, 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22


II AYMoND SPRING HOUSE, PR1CEs RE
~ DUCED FOR SEPT. AND UCT. Gives
transportation from New Gloucester depot To-
the X. 4. House, Poland Springs tho ShaserS
one weeks entertainment and return you 70 the
\. 9: Depot for 81. regular price $40 and SO.
The Maine Central kallroad will give regular
transportation and return for u. 70. or satur-
day ticket round trip good. for Saturday, sun
day and Monday Tor SO cents. This Is the most
inexpensive and delightful trip IN New Eng
land. II you make IL you will never regret u,
VIII day IN advance OF coming, state what
train, we will meet you promptly ana make
you pleased and comfortable. Remember Sept
and Oct are the banner months 70 be IN the
country. Shooting and nshIng never was better
Than AZ the present time. Address y. IS.
SMALL. North Raymond. bu
II AXE HOUSE North winnham. Me. Now
~ Open for the season Of 1899 Quiet loca-
ton. Supplied with uuexcelied mineral water.
Good bass and salmon fishing; desirable rooms;
rates reasonable; correspondence solicited. l.
,. FREEMAN, proprietor. ie2sdizw%
GUNNER BoARDERs wANTED--.At Clover
y dale Farm, Gilead, Me-. situated In vicinity
OF White Mountains. on ApdroscoRgln river
good rooms, excellent table, beautiful sur
rounding, hunting and sporting opportunities,
no better pace IN country TO rusticate, special
terms September aud October. Apply Il. u.
BENNETT. nilead, Maine. se4
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A THOUSAND RINGS.

To select from. Diamonds, Opals. Peal.
kubys and all other precious stones. Engage
stenl and Wedding Rings sp ec.alty. largest
mock IN the city. MCKINNEY, the JewaleE
Monument Square nlafehlsdtk
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cAsroRTA

Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLxrczHa.
In use for more than thirty years, and
zxs Kind 70. L7asv Aiga,s BosgAs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

WANTED-Everyon who wants new
" house in Portland or It's suburbs to see us
a. once; we have several new houses which we
for good collateral; no far offer refused this "a
your chance. DALTON g. CO.. IS Exchange
street JuneOdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
WANTED SITUATIONS.


vVANTED-situation as salesman In grocery
w store that h3s good business; have had
experience. American, age %, good address and
education, COOL penInan and show card
letterer. For Interview address b.. Argus
once. 2zl
EGlsTERED DRUG CLERK-would like
n a posi- ION, city OF Portland preferred, can
come well recommended ami will work for n
reasonable salary. Address +. ii. C.. Box
ss5. Richmond Maine. iSi
UNSATISFACTORY by a working house
w keeper; Is widow and has n child 10
years OF age; no objection to going into the
country; best Of references. Add. ess NJ. K.
W.. Argus ONCE. lei
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

FOR SALE-TIotel and restaurant contain
II ing 10 rooms. well furnished doing a good
paying business, has "a regular boarders be-
side transeients,near eastern steamers, illness
OF parties reason for selling at n great sacrf-
fee. Apply TO n. s. GARDINER, IS Exchange
street, 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

N ANTED-l am now ready to buy all Kinds
w OF cast on ladies'. gents and chiliren's
clothing. pay more than any purchaser In
tue city send letters to MIR. or MRS. DE.
GRO0T, IS Middle st. sepi6diw-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

GORNER LOTS FOR SALE-Lot corner
~ Ashland and Beacon streets; lot corner
Highland and LopgieI-w streets lot corner
Brighton ave, and Highland street; lot corner
Mabel and Newman streets also To- on Lawn
street highland street and lots In South Port
land. Apply to GEO. T. EDWARDS, Williams
Manufacturing Company, I9l 10 297 Kennebeo
street, Portland, Me. I0.l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

nor SALE-Good roofing boards and also 4
lot of 2x6 and 2xS flaOf tiinbcrs, u to 21
feet long; from $500 TO $1,000 per thousand,
This lumber Is as good as new. Also one hood
and brackets. and double front door, all in first
class condition. +. L. BRIGGS. Deering Gem
ter, Me. 1851
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
WIT AND WISDOM.
All Aboard For philadelphia,

All Aboard For philadelphia
"Rich and poor alike follow my humble
calling" remarked the train announcer
as the crowd in the waiting room rushed
aboard the Lonelyville accommodation
Philadelphia Record.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

ITO i,ET--A party having modern house
would let q few furnished rooms; sunny Z;
central to business; professionals OF students
preferred; Investigation solicited; references.
Address b. E., Press ONCE. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

Pure Strong and Harmless. True Of
Ponds Eriraet-that great remedy for all pain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

NOTfCE--Goss & Wilson, aucuoneers. re-
Silver St diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

"A o LET-In western part tciy, detached
house OF rooms aud bath; heated through
ont with hot water. open plumbing aud all mod
ern conye. fences; rent $3.50. Apply at 81 Pine
81. sepi9tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

ITO LET-Tenemeut OF 9 rooms, newly painted
a and papered; Sebago and all privileges on
FIRST floor: very p,easant views; opposite post
tenant. Apply to MIR. ] B. ROBINSON, 20
Main street. or w. II. WALDRON s Co, ls0
Middle street. Iq-t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

TO LET--A peasant front room with alcove
on floor with bath; also 2 square rooms
with or without board. MRS. SKILLINGS, 8
Congress Park. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

ITO LET-Rooms, furnished or unfurnlshed
L steam heat, with board. MRS. NJ. Nj.
REED, 100 Spring 81. 1o41
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

WANTED-An unfurnished room for a SIN
w gle gentleman, Within five minutes walk
Of Monument So. Address A. b., this office,
1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

RIO LET-Ups,airs rent Of six or seven rooms,
u very sunny and pleasant 81 CONGRESS
ST., corner Of Emerson. 1874
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

no LEr--Lower tenement OF rooms, 81 Pearl
\ ST., corner OF Federal st., $40. Inqu re 2f2
Cumberland st. i9t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
ONE week for IS cents, cash I'm advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

ITO LET-Rent OF eight rooms aaa bathroom.
al 273 Congress ST.. head Of India ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
WANTED.

WANTED-When in need Ct dry kindIlngs
w either birch. oak or pine, give me a call
A. d. NONE, 80 Plum ST., City. Tel 3li-3. ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

no LEr-Two very convenient rents in excel
\ lent location. SIX rooms and bath, separate
furnaces aud every modern convenience. al No.
81 Lawn ST Apply to GRO. T. EDWARDS. at
bee St.. foot OF Green Sc. Portland, Me. i9t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

Il nine room house on Eastern Promenade
for $4,000. Corner lot, sewer, Sebago, heated,
gas, bath, hard wood floor. very slightly bay
TO suit you. G. h. DALTON. 53 Exchange. st.
Inne1 IL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

n he,ids hsa ne hs ~ S s,cee' Me
hot and cold water. set tubs, furnace heat;
with good yard room. All in FIRST class order.
Enquire al "A DEERING ST.. morning, noon or
night sep5-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22

NOR SALE Elegant now room house, cor.
ner OF Deerng Avenue and William St.
Open plumbing. hot water heat. architects
plans. corner lot, beautiful suburban home
Price to suit and terms easy. 9. B. DALTON
rs Exchange street June9df
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-22
CABINET MAKERS WANTED.

First class men only. neel apply. BERLIN
land. Maine. aug24dimo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26

hmm of busy bees gathering their winter
,tr,a viii add TO picture that is always
rarslted with Measure. I'm rural sections
a,,rirt, IL ALWAYS seen at best adNanldbe.
IA Ns magic wand makes nature bouh9
frnr, winters tOrpOr into new ne anu
beauty. These wonderful life puisa il"li-
al nature are now going on, ana ere iullS
ina change I'm the appearance OF hatpiAi
ohfects win be more wonderful than ihe
uoJSt,e9 nJ scenes in "rhe Arabian
Nirhfs" entertainments. How gad We
,n0rtals would be II nature would Whlsptr
snr,e of the secrets she so jealousy
..,,a,,ls into our ears Tramp, tramp, ore
ny Ia through the scenes where IN"
anreads her feast. and gaze and gaze ne
,,,ey mon rhe sights. but the open sesame
H. denied him Bui who Wearies 10 lhe
.enohantine search for these same mys-
tcri.s H. denied again ana AGAIN. row
soothing 10 the tired brow are me DAlihy
1enbvrs that make music I'm the trees us
may bioyy upOn as when we leave worry
and care behind and the lessons OF purify
and Innocence which flowers teach WIZ
rot be lost TO any soul that Is responsive
10 noble sentiments. T.
'fhis annual nature resurrection II
.,ond studv for us who have so much ~
.0nr exnqripuce that ought 20 De Dbilen.
never 10 be- resurrected again. Whiie 'Ne
nobler better things I'm our he that arc
sometimes buried may be Tesurrect'"
again Bird life. animal hfe. Hover III
nov snrine I'm best light puts these tHu
melancholy amid such revels - oui OF
niare the dear old country II bound 10
rctain a large hold OF our affections, De-
.asnse spring reveals so much OF her treas
,tres In her realms. BoyhOod days IN inc
country i'm the changing seasons iounl rp
much OF pleasure aud enjoyment taat We
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI.
Annual Meeting OF the Executive
Committee Held Last Night

The annual meeting of The stdndln5
Executive Committee OF the Society obi l"c
Cincinnati in the State of Virginia VIZ
held last night at the Common"edi'"
Club. i'm this city.
The committee arranged the deiais lpl
the meeting OF the general society ln Nt"
York ON the tOth OF May next The i"'-
lowing gentlemen will represent virginia
at this meeting
Deicgates--John Chopper, tsq. Patfleh
Henry Carey Cabe.l. Esq. Heth Loriohf
ESD Major Thomas oliver Towles MAJOR
William Weldon Bentley
Alterndtes-Dr George Ben. Johnston.
William Dulaney steele ESQ., Major w "
liam Hancock Clarke. Rev Henry Bed
niger and Major Herbert A. Claiborne
1sVs and the delegates will boz guests OF
the New YORK state Society
one of tho features of this meeting WILL
be- "A trip 20 the site OF the environments
of the Continental army on the hudson
river where tho society was formed 10
fTs3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26
TO LIGHT TAZEWELL.
Town Council Grants a franchise for
m Electric Iigh: plant.


TAZEWEIL VA. March 2i-Special-
Tho largest crowd for many months as
scmbied here on last court day. and the
many candidates for the various county
offices were out in force. County Court
is stM in session, and there are several
criminal cases to be tried at this term
The Town Council for Tazeweu granted
ON last Tuesday 90 SPOTS Brothers. of
this place. and John SPOTS, Of Staunton.
Va. franchise to pat In am electric
plant at this place. the plant to be in
operation within ten months. 10 Is the
object Of this company 10 procure a
franchise for the town OF Kelly also and
light both towns with the same plant.
which can Doe easily done as there Is
only q few hundred yards between the
corporate limits of tho towns
r. W. stias. OF this place. has sold
10 J S. Moss his beautiful residence and
about eleven acres of land, situated on
me north side of the town 0f farewell.
Virginia. The consideration was 5000
II is one OF the many lovely residences
OF the place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26
SOME VERNAL MUSINGS.
The Lessons Of Purity Spring imparts
tothr Responsive Soul.

CHRISTIE VA. March 2}-Special.-
Tho presence of joyous spring is not TO
be mistaken although the winds are raw
and the temperature D. sometimes coid'
rn the morning The robins are especially
musical. and their happy forms may De-
.een bobbiug about on the ground in
search OF the unlucky worm. or perchance
ON some elevated Doush pouring forth
tbc,r rh,erfui songs The other morning
noted "a tine specimen upon "a very high
U,nb who made me feel rcsponsivciy
nanny feeding as ! listened 10 his refresh
mo notes In the atmosphere ana over
~ Nils and through the woods the spirit
~ iovOus spring seems to perNade. The
ooinr of teams aneld 10 turn over the
fr,sh earth seems 10 add TO the feeling
ONT and drink I'm the sights and sounds
mai the woods and fields furnish in
snringtime / find IS growing uDon me.
me blossoms aud flowers that perfume
the air one Will now soou see, and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26

The subject of Mr. Harold DDons read-
inc tomorrow night before The members
of 81 Ieo's Catholic club. on the history
of the Catholic Church vii. be "The Ages
of Faith AS previously announced.
these readings are free tO the momb
off the club and their friends and ii is au-
tlciDated that large audience nill he
present 20 hear this interesting aud in-
strucHye literary treat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26
I.iicrnrN Nntce.

y
4 Mchv interesting and Very whole
some novel entitled waters That Pass
Away" by Miss y p Winston. of Rich
moud will he ISSUED This week and can
Doe he'd of the Bei BOOK and stationery
Company 1hc author has contributed
some charming stories and sketches %
thc magaziuc-.
Adelaide NJ Dewey, of Washington.
- g.. the authorized hiographer oi his
family. has published iu the Home Mara-
zine tine first authentic life of Admiral
George Dewey.
a memorial 20 the authorcss. Charlotte
Youcc. n the shape of Winchester
Hieh School scholarship b. proposed ANA
IL part of the necessary fund for % has
been collected. It's eventual success
seems unquestioncd
ln comparing the poetcal merit of
Robert and Elizabeth Earret browning
Mr. William Alden has had the tcmcriiy
3. characterize Mrs. Browning verse
as ucurotic and hystorical" The future
must Dee uf small moment io hiih DO he
can thus ieopardiZc "his reputaiion ior
literary sanity
George Washington. of Dublin. ireland.
and Thon mss Murray NJ Boston are joint
authors of ID book soon to appear. which
viii Doe entitled "Ihc Irish Washingtous
At Home and Abroad
Apropos of Kipnns. fair critic who
evidently has not had "the FEVER
"a fever RACES over au the land
And few are found who can Hs force
withstand.
The worst of il. This fever brings no
pain,
But every one who takes it goes insane.
10 RACES hieh 1u famous London town
In N,w York city scores are stricken
doN u
All DER the country too. it seems to
But nof single victim yet is dead
10 makes those of the brightest mind
appear
AS iIIots-makcs fools of sage and seer;
From veteran man and woman down 10
STRIPPING,
The scourge is felt. It's name is Rud-
yard Kiphng.
The twentieth OF May next. the cen
truarv OF the famous French novelist
Halzac. viii De celebrated iu Paris hy the
performance at the Paris Odeon of his
play "Maratre.'
Eugene Fields devotion 20 street
a3mirs is said to- have kept his bride
waiting at The altar for him while he
stopped an his way 90 church 60 adjust
their differences over a game of marbles
Ouida has been lately requested to sup
r-y tine data for tier own biography
Ter answer 90 the uHlucky applicant for
such material was. 81 have not replied
to YOU because 3 regret Co refuse your
reouest. and 7 cannot comply with It,
What impertincncc and what folly are
these so-caued Biographies of persons
who have done nothing TO deserve such
punishment
I'm revising the list of ilcuonm pubiica-
tions for the year 1891 the survival ~
the Httest as deoIded by the New York
Library Association and the New York
Library cub. are found I'm the follow
ing seven. ON the Face of the Waters by
Mrs. .. A. Steel ST. JOSS by Robert
Louis Stevenson. The Gadny, by j. L..
Voynich: school for Saints. by John
oliver Hobbies. Captains Courageous. by
Rudyard Kipling. Hugh Wynne Free
Quaker. by Dr 5. Weir Mitchell. and
The Choir Invisible. boy James Lane AL
lon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26

love TO linger upon past that the an
nuai coming of spring serves to recall.
To rural lads spring meant much OF SPORT.
fun and fr0lic 100 Che days of duid lang
sine III such now ass persons of age. $50
can look down the dim visias of the past.
BOYS once. hut now men with marks ot
age. How very suggestive is me picture
OF nature who seems ever young as she
dons her best robes at the merry joyous
spring-time These rambles in woods tO
natures TRUSTING spots where one can
take in the wealth of the scene. now they
H. L. L.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26

thority that novel was nothing. n not
purposivc. and worse than nothingi II not
strong. Though physiological and eco
monte problems belong not properly 10
romantic literature vet "'rhe Open Ques-
tion." measured hoy his self-crcctcd stand
ard. may be- considered purposivc bat
purposive FOR what end or aim. for the
uplifting and helping of humanity. FOR
It's clearer vision and ifs wider range on
Possibility and achievement Alas. such
Results cannot be comprised by a voice
that cries "decadence and Outgrown he
hcfs.' which Is clothed I'm cloudy mysti-
~sm and doubtful obscurity. unmindful
of the truth that "the perfection Of style.
Ike the perfection Of atmosphere IS that
which is translucent 90 The sun god Of the
idea and that the expression (which
is greatest" Is also that which IS sim
pest'
According 10 the Enelishman's idea Of
strength THE omen Question SIS GER
tainly strong $50 much must be conceded
20 10. but IT'S strength is exhibited IN por-
traling tho fury OF unbridled passion
in depicting the defiance OF untrammeled
rccuse while Go this Moloch is sacri-
feed much possible tenderness. bright
ness and attractiVeness on its altar Is
inundated the one otherwise rcdeoming
ana NaANf1I inquire OF the DOOR, the
Southern matron who like so many
others. at the close OF n cruel war. which
loft her TO face bitter poverty and the
long struggle of coming years gathered
mp "the fragments which remained TO
her ana preserved to the last. I'm an
alien home The atmosphere of integrity
refinement and faith. which notwith-
standing isolation and dcsolation, made
for her. "life well worth its living and
its end
The writer Of "Thc open Question IS
q woman of unpucstioucd and fully rccog-
nized talent Her book is one of the
widely read books of to-day. notWith-
standing its dangerous teudcncics-pef-
hans i6 many instances. hy reason OF
them-its circle of influence is "a far
reaching and am overwhelming one. Be
cause this As so. ANA because there was
never greater need for emphasizing the
limitations OF good taste and sound juds
mcnt we feel that the words written 10y
AIRS Browning of book. which n ITS
day evoked storm of comment and
criticism. may NOT Doe inappropriate here.
"Vcrv clever. very Effective. but cruel to
human nature. a painful book. and not
ibc 8ip that pulhcs and cNalfs. Partial
truths. after all and those not whole
some
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-26
.Insh Simpkins."

very top-heaVv audience greeted
Josh Simpkins' at the Academy last
nlgnt Very little can be- said OF the play.
m, plot is disconnected and vague and
me enecialties are hardly up-tO-date For
a METROPOLITAN citv Josh Is too iiehf
but IL may please tn smaller towns The
saw -mill scene an the third act Is quite
sensational. aud draws the attention 0f
he galleries with emphasis.