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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
THEATRICAL TOPICS.
eOME SAYINGS AND DOINOS
IN STAOELAND.
Ths Realfzation of the Ambition of dr.
n'chard Mansfield--At Last He IL the
Best American Actor-Other Actors
OF Note.

10 the grand gallery OF figures hero
ic, fantastic aud poetic, which Mr..
Mansfield, with the hand and brain OF
genius. has created, he has now added
another. In this generation few ere
atlons and few actors have been SO dis-
cnssed. SO praised and so pursued as
TINS Cyrano de Bergerac, and Mr.. Mans
neld In the part. Although the play
has been acted, in American, at least,
but few months. 1t is on everyone's
tongue. The day for which Mr.. Mans
Held has worked so bravely, so insist
emily and with such singleness Of pur-
pose has arrived. Where Sir Henry
Irving stands In England Mr.. Mansfield
stands with us. No caviling at his
methods or means, no exaggeration Of
his faults can change this. The pro-
duction OF "Cyrano de Bergerac" is not
necessarily the browning work OF his
career, and no matter how good 1t may
be | hope there are many greater tri-
umphs yet in store for him. But the
point over which | can readily imagine
Mr.. Mansfield most rejoices is that the
American people are accepting him and
taking him 10 their bosom as they
have, in his lifetime at least, no Other
actor of their own race and country
Why, the way people are talking about
Mr.. Mansfield. he might have beer
born In London or beside the sacret
selnel
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

Every time Satan closes door be opens
n larger one
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28
To cuas A coin N ONE DAY

Take laxative nruma Quihlne Tablets Al
agasyJsss tcguad tho mnucy II II fails 20 cure.
- The scuuipe has /. u q on each iapsci
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

~"Nothing but wheat; what you might
call a sea of wheat" is what was said
by a lecturer speaking of Western Can
ada. For particulars as to routes,
railway fares, etc., apply to SUI
perintendent of Immigration, Depart
ment Interior, Ottawa, Canada, or to
C. ]. Broughton, 1928 Monadnock
Block, Chicago, Ill.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-01-28

mr.. success of the Jefferson boys IN
,,e,r fathers ample shoes has been one
=, IN. surprises of the season ! con-
- ,... that | went to the theater not ex-
. .c,,v with fear and trembling, but with
w. m,srivinrs about what the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
rne Candidacy OF Mr.. southnIi.

Petersburg Index-AppeaL)
The Index-Appeal had occasion to reiei
TO the rumored candidacy of Mr.. X. o.
Soutnall, of Amelia, for the Legislature
coupled with the further report OF MS III
tention. as member Of the General AS
sembly, TO become a candidate for Judge
ship of the Third Circuit, now filed py
Hon. George J. Hundley. In doing so we
condemned the practice. of electing mem
bers of the Legislature 70 offices In the
gift of that body as vicious and democrat
izing. 1t now gives us pleasure 10 print
from the Blackstone Courier the following
statement, made in an interview with q
close personal friend of Mr. Southal:
1t is now generally understood In polltl-
cal circles that Hon. James Mann VIII
not stand for reelection TO the House oil
Delegates. Since this decision OF Mr..
Mann. Mr.. r. G. Southail, OF Amelia, has
announced his candidacy for the Demo-
cratic nomination. In this connection u
is announced by those in close associa-
ton with Mr.. Southall that he is opposed
in principle to members OF the General
Assembly becoming candidates for ONCE
before that body. and that consequently
he will not oppose Judge HUndley for the
Circuit judgeship for the unexpired term,
which the next Legislature will fill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
ALGER AND srKINLEY.

secretary-of-war Alger had hardly
reached Washington on his return from
| Cuba before he FASTENED TO assure the
reporters and correspondents that never
since he entered the Cabinet had he con-
sidered for one moment resgning his
portfolio.
| This assurance, however, was entirely
| unnecessary. The public have never en-
tertalned the slightest idea that Alger
ever contemplated reslgning. Apart from
| the well-known fact that no one knows
n good thing better than Alger when he
has hold Of It, were he to resign an OPP
portunity might be afforded for turning
light on the War Department that would
illuminate.
Notwithstanding the systematic efforts
to shield Alger, Of the War Investigating
Commission and the beef court. little
things crept out before both bodies which
tend to show that Algcr would do well
TO remain on guard and Keep in position
to prevent any future inquiry frcm going
too deep.
To the New York Herald's Washington
correspondent AlBtI Sdlu lbi lii-As
what the purpose of the constant re-
ports that j will leave the Cabinet IL do
not know. il their object is 20 tire cut
the President and myself the persons
responsible for them are very much mis-
taken-they don't know their man"
Alger would have covered the situation
more completely II in closing this dcclara-
ton he had used the word men" in
stead OF man" Mckinley IS responsible
for Alger. The same consideration of
self-protection that keeps Aige- from re-
signing will prevent the President from
unloading him. Moreover, the President
is hampered further by the consideration
that a split with Alger would doubtless
cause him to seek revenge by taking the
public .nto his confidence.
Oh, no, Alger will not resign his port
folio and the President will not force It
from him The two are yoked together
by the bondage of fear of exposure, and
the country must suffer the disgrace
such a condition reflects upon it until ;he
people rise I'm indignation at the polls and
repudlate the party whose hold upon
power renders Algerism or McKinleyism-
the terms are now neutrality-suspicious.
sible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
THE MAY CONFERENCE.

There are two important questions with
respect TO the May conference which
seem to be agitating number of our
citizens. First. is it movement TO de-
feat Senator Martin; second, will the May
conference "make a nomination?
First, we answer, we believe not. The
question at issue is national in its scope
and tendency and is one that is so broad
and IS so dear to the people. we are as
tonlshed that in considering it any Viz
einia statesman should allow his loyalty
10 any one man to subordinate his loyalty
TO his constituents. Certainly, the Dis
patch would never advocate this move
ment if it dealt with the interests OF any
ono person and did not promise a great
reform for the good Of the state and the
country at large.
Second. we cannot say what the May
conference viii do. but we say unhesi-
tatingly 1t should do nothing outside Of
the purpose for which it was called--to-
wit:
''The purpose Of adopting such measures
as may be deemed best TO promote the
election of the senators OF the United
States by the direct vote Of the people.
and until that result is accomplished the
selection of party senatorial candidates
by some popular method"
40 say the least. we should consider it
unwise, and we believe the leaders Of the
movement would consider It unwlse. II
the conference made a nomination"
Such an attempt could only be possible
wild enthusiasm, and we believe would
soon be froWned down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
DEVELOPING THEIR PLANS.

Complaint comes from certain quarters
that only those Democrats who favor
change in the Federal Constitution as to
the mode Of electing senators, and those
who wish our party nominations to be
made meanwhile by some popular me-
thod are invited to the May meeting. 1t
At is insisted that every Democrat, Of
every shade OF opinion. ought to have
been invited. so that the broad subject
might be discussed In its entirety and
from every point of view
We submit that this objection is not
well-grounded. Ii is accepted parlia-
mentary practice that the friends Of a
measure shall be allowed to perfect it. as
far as they are able. before a decisive
vote is taken upon II by the tribunal
whose judgment is invoked. That is all
the advocates Of the May meeting pur-
pose. Among them there are divers
opinions as 10 details. They wish TO con-
fer and develop plan which will enable
them 10 secure the largest degree Of
Democratic approval. When they have
framed their plan, and put it forth. those
Democrats who have fault to find with
Il may come together and decide how
they ought to fight 1t. OF their right TO
90 80 there will be none TO dispute. And
with the issue thus plainly joined the
question will zoe Ia good shape to be pass
ed upon intelllgently by our party.
Whether the conclusions reached be ad-
dressed formally to our State organza-
ton or TO the judgment ana discretion OF
the Democrats Of each community Dem
ocrats only Will be the judges OF its suf-
iiciency We say we think the Democrats
OF the Old Dominion wish United States
senators elected by some popular method
until change In tho Constitution can be
secured. Others say the people want 40
change. Who is right? who has read
the popular mind correctly? Who is
cropping In the dark2
A decision on these questions can come
from one source only--from the Demo
Gratis themselves.
SO We think 1t right and proper that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Phenomenal.
virginia CitiZen.)

The present movement in respect 70 the
election of senators by the people Is one
of the most phenomenal that our state
has ever seen. The seed sown at the
Roanoke convention, which seemed Tor q
time to drop from the thoughts OF the
people, have. within the last three weeks
grown to such proportions that it would
seem that nothing will be able 20 stop
the outburst The demand for informa-
ton as TO its purpose has necessitated
the opening of a bureau Of Information
at Richmond, and the mass-meetine
which will assemble in that city on the
10th Of next month will, from present
prospects. outnumber any political con-
vention ever held in the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
WHERE'S TEE NONSENSE.

The May meeting will amount TO no.
thing, as it's action will not Doe binding.
II 1t is desired 10 have primary for the
whole state let the proper authOrity-the
State Democratic Executive Committee
order one ON the same day throughout
the State, then its action will be bind
ing; otherwise not Action not authorized
by the proper authority is not binding.
and is no action at all To illustrate. if
leo Democrats in Amherst recently had
assembled i'm conference and decided TO
hold a primary for county Offices. would
their voice been binding on the Demo-
cratic party Of Amherst? No; il would
have been nonsense. Just so the MAY
conference will be nonsense-The Am
herst New Era.
our friend himself Is talking nonsense
So far as We have heard nobody con-
nected, directly or indirectly, with the
May meeting contends that it would have
the right 10 order primaries; but it might
petition the State Committee TO assem-
Bile State convention to consider the
question. Or, it might urge the Demo
Gratis OF each county or city 10 petition
the county or city committee TO order
oic ~ instruct us leslsldNOIs. mere IN
Richmond it has been proposed that on
the day when we nominate our members
Of the Legislature each voter shall be
entitled also TO express his preference
for senator, and that our delegation shall
consider itself instructed 10 vote for
whomsoever receives the greatest vote
for senator.
Our friend may be sure the signers Of
the call for the May meeting understand
that all they can do is to prompt our
voters 10 prompt our party authorities
to action in behalf Of some popular
method" for nominating senators.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Some kindergarten Songs.

| (Maron Hamilton Carter I'm the March
Atantic)
We knew that in the kindergarten the
! children had learned many songs. and DO
occurred 10 MS that we might enliven our
day with music. says Marion Hamilton
Carter In the March Atlantic. When re-
Quested 10 sing, they favored us with tins
selection
my chickles name is Cuddle,
Just see him wink his eye.
He's only three days old now,
And yet he's very spry
/ think him very clever.
The cunning little Peep.
The way he says he loves me
Is 'cep eep. eep"
II was sung 10 the following melody:
"Kajinky, jnky jinky' h,aJ.nky. IuNy'
link" and so ON 10 the end Of the verse
The was matched by song called 'Ihe
Old Black Cat
"Who so fun Of fun and elee,
Happy as a cat can De?
Polished sides so nice and rat
Oh. how l love the old black cat!
Refrain.
poor kitty.
Oh. poor Ftty'
Sitting so COscy
Close by the frcl
Pleasant. purrlng, pretty pussy
Frisky. full of fun. ana tussy'
Mortal foe or mouse anu Idl
oh. / love the old black cat
Yes. / do!
The melody Of this is simply "Ium tum'
tum: Te-tum. tum. tum; Ium' tuHl tuhl'
To-tum. tum, tum. sot,, ,bo~
IN some games played by holding nahuS
In a ring and singing the "hile' l"0''
are two we participated IN
'ROUND THE VILLAGE.
Round and round the village,
Round and round the village
Round and round the village
As we have done before.
In and out the windows,
In and out the windows,
In and out the windows.
As we have done before.
LOBBY LOO.
Here we dance LOBBY, LOBBY LOBBY,
Here we dance LOBBY. LOBBY, light,
Hero we dance LOBBY, LOBBY, LOBBY, loo,
Every Saturday night.
Put your right hands in.
put your right hands out.
Give Yourselves a shake. shake shake,
And turn yourselves about
Here we dance LOBBY LOBBY, LOBBY.
Here we dance LOBBY. LOBBY. light
Here we dance LOBBY. LOBBY. LOBBY, loo,
Every Saturday night.
We found our enjoyment Of the seconf
OF these pOetical productions in inverse
ratio TO the number OF its verses. OF wh.cl
there were twelve. BY the time we hat
reached the NTH verse LOBBY Loo hat
paled upon us. and ut the tenth we wer,
fain To- retire ingioriously from the scene
OF action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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TO subscribers at FIFTY CENTS per
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

is that the tight little isiahd Is looueo
with cheap copies.
x volume of poems by Miss Helen Hay.
daughter of the Secretary OF State. has
lust appeared 1t probably bears no re-
sembIance to Walt WhItman's Blades OF
Grass"
The Harpers announce 'The Awkward
Age" by Henry James.
A novel which has made hit In Eng
land IS "The Two Standards" by Dr..
William Barry. a Roman Catholic priest
of Irish origin, although he was born In
I4nndOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
sLOT-MACHINE BANKING.

Various communities in the United
States have waged war on the slot-ma-
chine, for the reason that il was regarded
as being in the same sphere or cate
CORY with a very reprehensibe banking
system, which, according to a pious old
lady, was started by a certain wicked
King Of Egypt. In London, however, it
is proposed TO vindicate the device by
making It an attachment Of legitimate
banking.
The Thrift Bank OlmiteD designs
using the slot-machine TO encourage habits
Of saving among the poorer classes. The
scheme is to equip factories. railway
stations. and other public places with
these machines. BY dropping penny
into one of them the depositor will SCI
cure a ticket, and any person holding
tickets that represent five shillings may
exchange them at the bank for q GER
tifcate Of deposit for that amount The
deposits after thus being acknowledged
by the bank. VIII bea- interest at the
rate Of pig per cenr ami will be subiec:
20 withdrawal under the usual conditions.
While penny saving would, at first blush,
appear to be comparatively 4 small mat
ter so Ear as the individual depositor is
concerned. it is estimated that should the
system prove popular tho aggregate de-
posits would reach an enormous sum,
ana that in course Of time ;hcrc would
be numerous very gooi sized personal
accounts. 1t is also assumed that the
bank would profit largely, seeing tina.
probably many Of the deposits would
never be claimed.
Whether the scheme is practicable IS a
question, but its workings viii be watched
with interest Certain it is that II one
tenth even Of the money that is annually
played into slot-machines in this country
went instead into savings institutions.
there would soon be less discrepancy in
the per capita wealth ana credit Of the
people.
The London slot-machine, penny-saving
scheme may be visionary. Indeed. despite
the strictness of British banking laws, II
is likely to strike a good many persons rs
a little "fakish." BE that as it may. |
however it is suggestive of great posi- |
bilities in the way Of turning to good &C.
count money that is now squandered, |
and for the most part by those who can
least afford such amusement"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
The Henson OF Il.

Hello, old fellow! Glad TO see you
again; haven't met I'm several years.
you've been married. so / hear"
"Oh yes, two or three years ago."
Indeed. Do your wife and you get
along well together,'
"splendidly! You see. I'm CONNER
ciaI traveller and don't get home more
than two or three times a year."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

II Is announced that =. A. =. Wdener
and W. l. Elkins, OF Philadelphia, with
Martin Mahoney, Of the same city, are
associated with William c. Whitney. of
New York I'm a gigantic scheme for con-
trolling the electric transportation Of the
country Fourteen companies are TO be
organized, IT is said. for the purpose Of
introducing new forms Of electric trac-
ton in all the larger cities Of the East
ern, Middle, and Western States. The
new company IS to have practically I'M
limited capital. Possibly our new Rich
mond deal is TO come I'm under this ar
rangement, which IS, assuredly. a Dig
thing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
SUNDAY..........,.....APRIL 16, 1899.

There Is but one real issue in the
discussion of the May meeting, and
that il whether the people can be
trusted. If there il danger in
clothing them with the power 10
name those who shall represent
them I'm our legislative assemblies,
then popular government has no
snfe foundation. TO the gentlemen
who are opposed TO this movement
will venture to say. not in anger,
but in friendship, that the people
nrc jealous of their rights, and on
majesty and assert thcm.-Extract
from the letter of the Hon. George
ID. Wise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Disguised.

Quester: DO you know much about ma
chinery?
Jester: I am fairly well Informed on
that subject.
Quester: Can you tell me the names
of all the wheels in that apparatus
yonder?
Jester: OF course not; don't you see
that some Of them are travelling in-cog?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

advocates OF the new system should con-
FER with one another and mature their
proposition before they challenge 'he
Judgment Of the whole party. In that way
a caimness and elaboration may be Sc
cured which otherwise might not attend
the sessions OF mass-conventon. But.
We repeat and emphasize. that In the ehd
the Democratic people OF Virginia must
pass upon any plan that may be pro-
posed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Fully Prepared.

When springs on the boom and the germs
OF the muse
From their blrth-cells have copiously
burst,
The handy waste-basket the editor proves
To be fully prepared for the worst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
A Modern Definition.

"Pa, often see references in the papers
to the carrying trade; what does it
mean?'
ut is an election phrase, my son, and
has reference to the politicians devices
for carrying the different polling places
in his district" 4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

"Oh, give me liberty or give me deathr
The Filipino cries from far-off isles;
Whereat the rank Imperialist saith,
With sundry hypocritc smirks and
smiles
Since you've no special choice 1t fits our
mood,
Considering our present aims. to give
You that which promiseth 10 us most
good
We mean, Of course. your last alterna-
tive"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
On the Train.

First Passenger: Are the conductors on
this road on a strike?
Second Passenger: Not that I know Of;
what makes you imagine that they are?
First Passenger: Why 1 see they have
a punch ready for every passenger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

Renlnsula EnterprIse)

The adyices from almost every section
Of the State seem 10 indicate that the
people generally favor the May conyen-
ton and that IL IS going 10 be big
affair. That IT ought 10 be there can be
no nuectiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
ADpnrcntIy Qualified.

81 hear they talk Of nominating General
Ralger for Congress; do you think he will
run we'll?
"He ought TO; he had a good deal Of
practice when he was in the army"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

Richmond, as the city which led in the
matter Of urban electric transportation,
should have always the best electric
street railway system. and it could have
this without much difficulty. Possibly it
viii have such a condition I'm the near
future. There are mighty good men in
the field now To this end
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Essentially DemOcrntic.

Northern Neck News)
We call the attention Of those who
oppose this movement 0he conference
TO the fact that it is essentially Demo-
cratic i'm its inception, in its nature, and
in its effects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
The Popular Kind.

Young Angler: In your experience what
worm makes the best bait?
Seasoned Angler: Unquestionably, the
distiliery worm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Complimentary.

Returned Warrior: While I am near,
darling, you have no cause for fear.
Darling: ! suppose, George that during
the war the enemy felt The same way
about H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

but. to use tho common term, she is out
Of her head"
THE very conclusion I formed the
minute she told me she had sent for you"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Slightly Personal.

Il am quite concerned. Doctor. about
my wife's condition; what do you think
is the matter with herr
Il am sorry to have to say it, my friend,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
A Local Application.

Layman: DO you believe in that story
about the seven sleepers?
Pastor: Why shouldn't 1? I have many
more than that in my congregation every
Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Had His Preference.

CAS- 1 have told you often before, my
son. economy IS wealth."
Il know It IS, Dad, but II It's the same
to you III rather have the genuine arti-
Gle"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

Admiral Schley is now a member Of the
Naval Examining Board in Washington.
He has probably already examined samp-
sons chart Of the battle OF Santiago.