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The times., 1899-12-10
FRIENDS OF LAST WEEK.

Not because his ability really was extra
ordinary. bur because il was demonstrated
in so peculiar position. patrons of the
Grand were quite enthused over the work
of Louis A. Simon in support of Francesca
Redding Rarely. indeed does one ind the
most trifing merit hidden under the bushel
of small part in q vaudeville sketch,
and never before has the assumer OF this
part surpassed his or her star. Gene ally.
in the field OF the continuous, drama -ic
headliuers either place these roles in the
hands Of persons grossly incompetent or
entrust them to husbands or wives Both
systems result in the employer b=ing as
sured that he or she-as the case may bz-
Will shine if only by contrast. OF al the
various producers of playlets introduced
during the current season at the Burke &
Chase house. only Blanche Dayue, Flor
ence MOdeua, Mrs. Perkins ID. Fisher and
this same Mr. Simon have proven thcE-
selves worthy of assisting the folk whose
names served to adOrn the bills beside
the big front door
Mr. Simon's impersonation of Willie Viii
kins "a society bud Candidly was the
solitary exception to the prevailing madi-
ocritv i'm farce and euacters. As has been
stated IN these columns, W III tIesS} SIM
ply stole the idea for Her Friend from
Texas" as he did that for "Graspiug am
Opportunity" The first theft might have
been an accideut-ths second was not In
the latter piece. Miss Reddiug had nothing
to do and did not DO that in fashion that
established her right to- the exclusive us
OF the calcium. while J. c. Alden hardly
was perfect in a minor part It was the
absurd but thoroughly amusing antics OF
Mr.. Simon that carried the presentation
From the moment in which be entered an
impudenJ uoneniJy, through mis- scene with
the reyolyers, a bit OF characteristic
cowardice. and until his final appearance
in a drunken condition, his portrayal was
consistently admirable and admirably con-
sisteut Modelled closely after Stuart Rob
son It's points OF originality were many
Given better opportunities Mr.. Simon
should succeed in accomplishing something
for himself Lhaatrically
The times., 1899-12-10

PaderewskTs present tour of this
country, for many reasons, should be the
most interesting of the several he mas In
dertaken. Primarily, it is unlikely that
his playing has ever been more perfect
than now while his advent serves as a
sort OF climax 10 the long succession of
efficient, if less efficient, pianists who nave
preceded him this year. Then, too, a
deal of attention is being given Paderew-
ski abroad on account Of the promised
production of his new opera which prob
ably viii be done at Dresden Little has
been divuIged concerning this work the
very mystery adding charm To expectancy.
All of these things combined with the
fact that Paderewsk really is a genius.
should keep him in the pubna eye--and
aar-consistently. They probably account
largely for his prophesied prosperity. Seats
for the local appearance are selling at
Droops, 925 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The times., 1899-12-10

Commencing with the Tuesday afternoon
Of December 26 and continuing for four
Tuesday afternoons thereafter, Burton
Holmes. the lecturer-successor of John
Stoddard, Will give illustrated accounts of
his travels at the Columbia Theatre. ABB
sorbing as was this series Of talks last
season, it promises 20 be even more inter
esting this. Since his former appearances
before Washington audiences, Mr Holmes
The times., 1899-12-10

One of the best-if not the best-vaude-
Vile bills ever offered in this city was
that introduced last week at Kernan's
with Reilly & Woods Big Show. Jen-
nings and Alto. vocaIists and dancers: the
Meeker- Baker Trio clowns; Howe Wall
Walters. musicians: Elliott and Aleene, ac-
robats; Bessie Lamb, coon" singer and
The times., 1899-12-10

Plagiarism in theatrical circles is grow
ing so usual that small effort now is made
toward its concealmenT. This is true not
only of lines and business, but of music
No one who saw Evans and Hoey in a
Parlor Match could have failed TO recog-
nize the sketch enacted by Francesca Red
ding last week at the Grand. while any
playgoer familiar with the melodies con-
tributed by Gustave Kerker to In Gay
New York" must have discovered that
Sally" which Lucy Daily sang in The
Floor Walkers" at the Columbia originally
The times., 1899-12-10

Charles Stewart. W c. Warren and others
There viii be the usual Wednesday and
Saturday matinees.
The times., 1899-12-10

This talk against 'rag-time' music, Zee
marks Bessie Lamb. whose original mann
of singing syncopated dirriGs scored a bic
last week at Eernau's. Els arraut non
sense The melodies are uOJ passing fli
they have come 10 stay While. OK course.
the popularity of a peculiar strain iu liz
eratuFe. art or other composition results
in the copying Of that strain BY men with
The times., 1899-12-10

was rendered by her under the title OF
Molly in the Casino production men
toned. I'm the latter instance Miss Daily
may have had some right 20 lhe ballad TO
which she first gave popularity. but If
might be difficult for Will CresSy to prove
his license for using the autiauated Shoot
ing gallery idea requisitioned for "Her
Friend From Texas
The Coconino sun., 1899-12-16
THIS SAFE
INVcSIMENl LEAD TO tURIUNE

One hundred thousand dollars real estate
VIII be given away at Las Vegas, New Mexico
on the 18th OF December to subscribers 10 tho
Humanitarian Home and Sanitarum for Con-
sunptlves; invailds and Health Seekers In
corporated. The real estate consists of stores
residences, building lots in the city Of Las
Vegas, New Mexico; also 80 acres land with
valuable Improvements thereon. The improved
Home Is receiving donations OF sewing ma
The Coconino sun., 1899-12-16
Sold for Medical Purposes only.
.. .. DoNAHUE, Sole Agent for Arizona.

chimes, watches, books, etc: all such will also
be given to subscribers to the Humanitarian
Home and Sanitarium for Consumptives, In
Yields and Health Seekers, Incorporated. Sub
coupon will receive something. All subscrib-
ers will participate In the giving away OF the
real estate and property, which will take place
In the presence Of citizens. officers and mem
beers OF fraternal orders Let everybody sub
scribe and aid the worthy enterprise. All, will
be welcome. Subscription price of whole cou-
pom, 81: halves, $50; fifths. ~. Remit to
J. n. TElTlEBAUM,
EAST LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
SUMMARY or T0-0AY'S NEWS.


Local.
THE street Committee discusses eiec-
tric railway franchises. A.t
oscar r. Hines IS released on pah-
Vaughan recovering. -
THE morgue scheme is rejected
Death OF Mrs. Egbert @. Leigh
-Prenarations for the Civic CarnlVA-
Business prosperity In Manchester
The political situation
-Trigg Company elects orlcerS
state.
Judge Paul sentences the murderers
of George Ratcliff and arimadyerts on the
iuadeuuacy OF the Fed NV Tor pun
ishlng the slayers OF Tn. e1te' reFe-
nue. officers ,tt
~lndependent Democratic anH sc1r0t,,
can candidates announced in aitiofd ana
King George. 80.
chaos reigns In the Democratic party
In Fauouier. smith declines 20 withdfsw'
and tho committee make ano,her hoii'-
nation. s,
The BROOKLYN sails Tor ianila
The cOrDs OF Y. VI. I. cadets turtoufn-
ed on account of an epidemic OF typhoid
fever.
Domestic aud Foreign.
Columbia wins the frst OF the series
OF international yacht races.
William jennings Bryan enters heh-
tuckv To stump the State for HCeoeL
The BOers continue 10 De acuNe ous
no serious engagement is reported.
President Mckinley makes EXPANSION
speeches ca route through Iowa and WIS.,
consin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
THE INSURGENTS
ARE AGGRESSIVE
They Make an Early Morning At-
tack on Angeles, But are RepuIsed.
VIsayans and TagaIOS at Odds

MANILA, oct. 16.-9:5j r. M.--The in
surscnts made an attack upon Angeles
at half past two this morning. one Amer
lean was killed and seven wounded.
The Filipinos used artillery. a few shells
exploding The Seventeenth. Ninth and
Thirteenth regiments engaged the enemy
who retired at half past five A. NJ.
An American scout from the party near
Balinate captured eleven Filipinos. An
other near Maycauyan captured a Fill
pino major. All were brought to Manila
NATIVES AT ODDS.
MANILA. oct 1910 A. M-MaH ad-
vices from Ioilio state that there is a
great tension between the Visayans and
Tagalos growing out Of The Tagalos hold
ing Araneta. leader OF the Nisayans.
prisoner since the threatened Nisayan re-
volt against Tagalo domination a month
ago The Nlsayans are incensed TO the
point Of rebellion. While the Tagalos
nominduy control only the military or
eanization of the so-caled Filipino Re
public. they have crowded out the Visay-
ans from the civil branch whereat there
Is great discomfort.
CONCENTRATING TROOPS
The Tagalos are reported TO be concen-
frating troops at Panay az Santa Bar
bara where Delgaada. chief of the revo-
lutionary government, commands. with
view Ia putting themselves In a position
to suppress the Nisayans. -Four thou
sand Tagalos who have been hc,6 in re-
serve al Capiz. in the northern part Of the
province of Panay, last week embarked
in casooes. the fleets purpose being 10
land AT Conception. whence the troops
would march 20 Santa Barbara
Adverse winds prevented the landing.
however General Palios forces from
Buena vista are also reported to be go
ing 10 Santa Barbara.
The insurgents will have 1900 men
and three or four thousand rifles there
General Msnbaga. according 10 letter.
plans 10 attack the suburbs of Iloilo witt
this force. SO carry the city aud siaugh-
ter the Americans.
A body of Tagalos estimated az be-
tween so and 900 recently crossed from
Santa Barbara TO Escalentc on the island
Of Negros tor the purpose Of aiding In
tepapaisios bandits in keeping under the
Inhabitants who arc friendly 10 the Amer
leans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
SUPREME COUNCIL
OF THE MASONS
Meeting of This August Body in
WashingtOt-OAfcers Elected for
Life 10 Fill Vacancies.

WAsHlNGTON. oct. l6-rhe supreme
Council of the Ancient and Accepted Order
of Scottish Rite Masons southern Jur.s-
diction. convened ueie in biennial session
to-day. There VAS q. large attendance.
and all of the active members, save sena-
tor Teller. OF Colorado. the Grand Herald
were present.
The Council is one Of the oldest and
highest Masonic bodies IN existence, ana
embraces consstorles m thirty three
States, South and West
The Council elected the following oih-
GERS for life to 900 vacancies. Repiesen-
tatve j.. b. Richardson, OF Tennessee
lteuteaaut @ogeiel-u 1lIud luL.idn4ei,
to succeed d. s Long. 0i Yves, Virginia,
deceased. whose place MI Richardson mas
filled bv appointment a4 interim since
l4,. William France Pierce VI oakland
cal Treasurer-Gtue8l. vice Gilmore
Meredith. of Alary land. dead, j. $. Taylor,
of District of Columbia. Assistant Secft-
tary-GeneraL
The features of to-day's session was
the delivery ~ tnc alOcIt.ou by Grand
Commander Thomas ID. CasWcu. OF CALI
f0rnia. who. reviewing the years work.
called attention t0 peace and harmony
which prevails in the orders fratcrnai re-
lations with all legitimate Supreme
Councils oI the world. ite said tnat the
Rite generally was never IN more pros
porous condition thau 90 is to-day. aAa
suggested some plan Tor establishing
bodies Of the Bite whore noae now exist
The returns show. he said. only about
1880 Perf-.t tHs m good >tandln= On
the rolls. though there are $4,000 Master
MasOns in good standing within the ter
ritory comprising this Grand Jurisdiction,
33o.OJO of whom are not Scottish Rite Ma
sons. Their accession 10 the ranks was
urged
The per cent Of the Scottish Rite to
Master Masons shows the Dlkotas fore
most I'm the list North Dakota having one
TO every ~ Masters and South Dakota
10 every ia. while North Carolina. with
i 20 SIC, shows the poorest percentage.
The Grand Commander presented the
question whether Porto Rico shall become
a part OF the Masonic territory OF the
Southern or the Northern jurisdiction.
and suggested its territory belong 10 the
Southern IL the latter choose to assert
its claims He thought. however. that
Porto Rican brethren themselves should
be left TO decide which allegiance TO give.
Reports were submitted by Secretary
General Frederick Weber OF Kentucky.
showing that there was no indebtedness
and a handsome margin IN the treasury:
also by Grand Chancellor ). L. Adams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17

The report that son of Dr. J. y. Up
shur Is among the cadets at the Virginia
Military Institute who were stricken with
typhoid fever proves TO have been er-
rUue0us
Dr. Upshur received telegram last
night from Gen. Scott Shipp. the super
ntaudent. stating that the young man is
perfectly well.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
And Puts in Some Licks for Himself
in 1900.
THE SILVER QUESTION AGAIN
He ProcIaims II a Matter Of vital In
tercst to the People a. whole.
Gocbcl and Bryan Ad-
dress the People
From the Same
Platform.

! o'clock FOR a. tour lhfpu5u NthN"~N' '-'''
Ohio. Among those ON the train were
Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Bryan. National Com
! mutceman Woodson of kentucky VIII
| liam Gocbcl. Democratic candidate t"r
Governor: Captain Joseph Blackburn
brother of Senator Blackburn q. G
Coulter candidate for Auditor. ana others
| known TO Kentucky Democracy and an
| ARRAY OF newspaper correspondents.
BardweH twenty miles out Of Cairo
was the FIRST stop. where an enthusiastic
crowd greeted the train. Mr.. Bryan said
in part.
Whether the next President Of the
United states is a Democrat depends
| solely ON what you do i'm Kentucky this
year. Three years ago Kentucky did not
! help the Democratic party TO any great
extent. l believe the people voted better
| than the country counted; 1 am not sure
| but we carried the State. but J am sure
We did not get il. Kentucky Is Demo-
! cratic state and We have a right 10
expect it 10 so Democratic in 1850
"If the State goes Republican this fall
t may bee difficult TO carry it next year.
You will encourage the Republicans and
discourage the Democrats A you HS N'
divide the Democratic party You ean-
not whip the Republicans by dividing the
| Democratic party in Two.
DENOUNCED THE WAR
Mr.. Bryan vigorously delomou the war
in the Philippines and the present large
! standing army. claiming it the duty OF
| the Democratic party 10 seek the reduc-
lion or the arm! 10 the peace ioo'"s
Of 900 men.
Mr. Bryan at some length paid ms re-
| specis 90 Mr. Mckinley. announcement oi
! the intention TO hold the Philippines and
said it was the first announcement of
| President OF the United States AGAINST
! the suirit and doctrine of the Declara-
| tiou of lu uiepeudence.
d, reference to the Presidents ds.lare-
| ZION tbat Congress v,ouId provide for
| tbs oovor,,-,ert of the islands bo said
,..,, sl,,,,r5 s,,hstft,,to p.,ii,,,.,t for ,,,,-
/ ,r.s, and ,,,.,,t ., ft.. ti,,. r.b,, the
ll-,.,,,,s -, r,.,,s.,,it,,,. ~ kim, 60
/ rIo r,dic,,le6 the claim tbat ue had .
right 10 the islands because we had pur
| chased the islands from discredted
/ monarchy. and averrcd that we cannot
/ buy the phiiunines after We had armed
! then, IN 6obt c,si,
/ He then touched rnon tho sffvor ouos-
tom as "a c,etto, of ,,it.t trto~sst 10 t,o
| poorle e, a whole ana ,,rood tbo re-
,e5,.,,.+il.,. 30 ti,. l,,.t,..-. -.i,.s....,
hitl AN AMI "'fl'iI"
! FULTON. KY. Oct. 16.-There was
/ good crowd here and Mr. Bryan spoke
| from the rear platform. as did Candidate
/ Goebel and AIr Blackburn.
] Mr.. BRYAN said among other things.
"You can do some pretty good yelling
! bora hut & want to ten Won IL vou will
oi.,, ,fr c,.l..r oo,e,,.. and r.e. B'4.k-
| l.,,-,, so-stor trero will bo moro Yelling
+, Vef,sst,, tb,n Oe have here
"They say man does not want another
/ 10 do better than himself, but ann not
/ selfish when 7 say ] want you to give
/ Mr.. Goehcl n larger majority than you
/ aid me i'm 1906 while J appreciate tfe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
State Board of Health Make an
Examination.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANALYSIS.
Trained Nurses and Skilled Physicians
are in Charge aud Only one of the
Cases il Dangerously ill-lhc
Cadets Leave ~ Troops
~ Soon as the O:'-
der is Issued.

LEXINGTON. VA. oct specilL-
Upon tie recommcndatica of Dr. Reid
White. surgeon at Tho Virginia Military
Institute. Hon. Alexander Hamilton. oi
Petersburg. president of the Board OF \i-l-
tors. and Dr. r. w. Martin. of Lynch
burg chairman of the state Board of
Health Dr. Paums Irving. secretary. were
called 70 Lexington by Geaoral shipp TO
take some action with respect to the
typhoid fever epidemic at the institute.
These gentlemen after consultation last
night with General shipp, there being
present also Major Otey. Of LyucLburg,
a member of the board. and Judge S. a..
I.etcher. former president ol the board.
recommended closing the school Tor thirty
days. lu consequence am order was plo-
lished this morning sraning furlousb OF
thirty days to the corps ot cadets There
are nine cases now in the hospital.
CADETS LEAVING.
Cadets are leaving ON aii outgoins trains.
Bacteriolos0cdl audly will DE made of
the water. milk, meat butter and yege-
tables with tine view Of ascertairing the
cause. if possible. cf the epidemic The
physicians here are divided in opinion in
regard 10 cause. some claiming that the
disease was brought here I'm the systems
of cadets while others say that the dis
ease f. due to some local cluse.
The cadets have been drinking boiled
water for the past week. Resident ply
siciaus here say chat there is less typhoid
fever in Lexington than FOR years at tlis
time of the year. The disease is confined
TO the institute. half mile from town. The
g. aHr..
at the institute until thorough eXamina-
ions are made. 40 alarm exists ir town.
because of the excellent arrangements
at the institute hospital. Several trained
nurses are in attendance.
NINE CASES.
The nine cases of typhoid fever in the
hospital an the Institute are under the
care of trained city hospital nurses. and
some OF the cadets parents are with them.
The first case appeared the latter part Of
September. and was mild.
Within the last ten days others appear
ed and the State Board of Health was
summoned. who inspected but as yet de-
termined no cause Experts from the
North have been summoned here 10 as
certain cause.
At the consultation held i'm the super
inteudcnts office last night the sole ques-
ton brought up was the reas0na y c
grounds to apprehend that the health Of
one cadet would be risked by keeping the
cadets al the institute. This was deter
mined afirmauvely. and the immediate
result that an cadets were ordered TO
their several homes this morning fur
i0ughed for thirty days. Many of them
have left. and the others go tomorrow.
,,-ffn fugn oNFtUTfpm4 are rro-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
MKINLEY MAKES
MANY SPEECHES
President WhOOOs up Expansion
Through Two States, Iowa and
Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE,, WIS, oct. l6.-The spe-
cial train hearing President Mckinley ana
party arrived in this city from the Trip
throueh Iowa at o'clock this even
ing n was the first visit TO Milwaukee OF
. CHIEF Executive In a decade. and the
greeting he received from many thousair
neonle was most enthusiastic aud appro-
pirate 10 the occasion.
: The President had a busy day. His first
so.ach vas made At Cedar Falls this
morning and before his train reached
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
MR.. INGALLS, TESTIFIES.
Legislation Needed 10 Insure Uniform
ity of Rates.

WASHINGTON oct l6-President IN
CALLS or the big Four and C.. & o.,
was before the Industrial Commission to-
dav He asked the commission 20 rec
ommend legislation which would protect
the railways and insure uniform rates,
saying THAT if some action of the kind
were not taken the railroad conditions
would become worse in The future than
DO has been in the past
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
WENT TO WASHINGTON.

MIR. Moncure and Miss orange Marry
NJ the Capital.
Miss Fannie Orange, the pretty niece
OF Sergeant vs.. j. Orange. Of the Third
District. and Mr.. c. N. Moncure an en-
ploye of the Richmond Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railway. went to Washing
t00r yesterday morning and were mar
ried.
They returned 10 Richmond last night
and received congratulations. They will
make their home here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
The Traction Company S
Fight for Franchise.
MR.. MEREDITH'SCLA
That the City Takes Great Chances
With BOyd-Newton Syndicate.
The CITY ATTORNEYS OPINION.

with Regard TO the Right of the
Council TO Dispose Of Franchises.
Hlr. Martin Replies TO Mg,
Mcrcdith-FTcc Discussion
of Financial Condition
of the old Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17

RICHMOND CADETS STRICKEN.
This news was received here this morn
Ing I'm the shane M telegram from ca
det A. J. PizzinL 70 his brother Mr..
William 3. Pizzinl
There IS q large number OF cadets az
the Institute from this city. two OF whom
Messrs. B'ount and Upshur have been
stricken with the fever
Or. Pauus g. Irving of the state
BOARD Of Health BIAS JUST returned from
Lexington. where he made AN investiga-
tion with view OF determining the cause
OF the fever re brought back with him
samples NJ the mi Is and water that the
boys have been drinking and they will
be analyZcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
WEATHEI, FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday:
,t',,, rst, and cooler wednesday. fresh
east TO northeast winds
~or,h and south Carolina-Partly CLOUDY
Tuesday and wednesday fresh notheast-
erly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-17
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

Ihc following was the range OF the
Thermometer At The Times office yester-
dsN; A. NJ. ca y NJ 20; p. NJ. Is.
= NJ. So. =. NJ, ca; Y NJ, e2, average,
Is l-s. ....f
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BENTON. KY, oct lG- Mr.. Bryan was
cordially greeted at Benton by a very
large crowd at noon. He was introduced
as the great Democrat of the day" and
took occasion 10 say in reply that all Dem
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-02-23
Gov. 7. c. FLETCHER.

!" Hon. Thomas c. Fletcher, the noted
war Governor of the State of Missouri,
is great friendof Pe-ru-na. writes:
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus,
/. Ohio:
Gentlemen-For years have been
afflicted with chronic catarrh, which
has gone through my whole system, and
n % one knows the torture and misery I
have passed through. My doctor has
prescribed various remedies, and I have
never found any relief until l was per-
suaded by friend to use DR.. Hartman's
Pe-ru-na. After the use of one bottle I
feel like new man. Italso cured me
Of a dropping had in my throat, and
built my system up generally. To those
who are suffering with catarrh take
pleasure in recommending your great
medicine. Very respectfully,
Thomas G.. Fletcher.
Every thing that affects the welfare Of
the people is a legitimate subject of
comment to the real statesman. The
statesman is not a narrow man. 1t is
the politician who is narrow. The true
statesman looks out on the world as it
is, and seeks, as faras is in hisipower, to
remedy evils and encourage. the coed.