Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-22
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Railroad Generous Provides yiort
Fire Laddies.
Ropnb,lli ieaps VIII Not Ru,, a Contii-
s. date ,is e = Census sapervl-or smith
3sa n'ePsicgerd by AppiIcani.- Insn>
rance Combine.
s(Special to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


Especial to yirglnian-Pllot)
suffolk; "a, Sept. 21.7The Norfolk
and and w estern railroad has done q good
thing t!1llll for the Phoenix Fire Company.
Some time ago the fire boys decided to
attend the State FYremen's Convention,
In Roanoke. They hadn't enough
money on hand to pay all railroad fares
and q q expenses, and many local citizens
50oL generous impulses made contribu-
, ions h TO help the firemen go and have
a. good time. The Council donated 500
/ 20 push things along, but still the lads
Would have i>toS figure to make ends
meet. Now the Norfolk and Western
ager L.. d.. Johnson sent 1ifty-one
round-triD tickets with his cumpli-
ments:s Thatiwill be enough to pass
al the nremen who can go. Local
Agent w. B. Hawkins delivered the
passes day. That puts the iiremen
on. easy street. They will go next
tuesday In a special car.
CENSUS ENUNIERATORS.
|:i Census Supervisor II. 10. Smith has
already received number of appli-
cations for appointment as cnumera-
tors in the several towns and counties
ofMthe Second Congressional district
he doesn't know yet how many emu
merators will have to be named, but
there will likely be forty or fifty. The
| appointments Will be made for the most
part In pursuance with recommended
| stions from the local party authorities
Mr.. Smith. as q matter Of self-interest,
II for nothing else, will try 10 select the
| most capable men that can be gotten
| The appointments will not be made for
| some time yet.
| COUNTY SUPERVISORS.
The County Supervisors had their
llaY itat1 trN-f Ma
regularly audited bills were ordered
paid and other routine business was
| done.
SHAkESPEARES LOVE TRAGEDY.
Before large audience embracing
much of Suffolk's talent and beauty
Shakespeare thrilling love tragedy,
Romeo and juliet" was presented at
the City Hall Theatre this evening. a
| capable company of artists, headed by
Frederick Warde and Mrs. Minnie Tit
tel Bruno, gave an Interpretation which
was punctuated by an applause whose
spontancity was refreshing to the au-
ditors and inspiring to the stage folk.
While Mr.. Warde to a degree subor-
dinated his Romeo to the Juliet of Mrs.
Brune there were times when he was
strong, passionate and thrilling. AL
though lie has passed the nge OF q typ
lcal hero of romance and tragedy, there
ls no lack OF virility in his appearance.
He makes u Romeo who Is alternately
Voluptuous, pleading and powerful, but
always polished. His close acquaint-
ance with Shakespearian roles and his
long hstrionic training lend inspira ton
10 characters for which In superficial
ASPECTS he appears no longer suited.
The Interest conferred about Mrs
Bruno was almost. IL not quite, MS in
tense ms that which attached to Mr.
Warde. She Is u lovablc Juliet, full of
charm grace tnnnnrnl-S- n nd Nv
She was sweet and fresh girl, torn
with mingled love, passion and despair
Mrs. BruneS conception of the part ls
at first n youthful Juliet with grad
ual growth and development of power
TN the climax comes III the tomb scene.
well. 1t was invested with poetic
charm She gave charming eXhibi-
ton of power when the dead lover was
found. She died beside him.
Charles D. Herman was strong as
Friar Laurence, and Frank IIennis
made good Mercutio. Katherine De
Barry got some good character work
out of her position as nurse
Mrs. Bruno began In San Francisco
when four years old.
DON'T WANT "A CANDIDATE.
Tho Republicans OF Southampton
tt3y',-that is, the Wise faction. will
not endorse the candidacy of any man
who aspires for honors In the next ses-
sion Of the General Assembly. Some of
The leading members of that faction had
a meeting this week and decided to put
up no candidate for the House OF Dele
gates or Senate. Many Southampton
Republicans Will vote for Boyltln or
Stands
FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS.
Messrs. r. L. Woodward and ]. Il.
West returned to-day from Lynchburg
where a State association or local fire
agents was organized. The association
VIII meet about once n year. The agents
expect by organization to accomplish
what they couldn't individually.