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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-15

II. Nj. Gnston. Edna CASTOR and B. B,
Springer have fled articles OF incorpo-
ration for the purpose Of conducting
the Central Meat Market. The amount
OF capital stock Is $4,000. The market
had been conducted for several years
by Isaac Bergman, who recently retired
from the business,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-15

Owing 10 the absence OF the pastor
there VIII be no preaching In the Pres
byterIan church today. The Sunday
school and the Y. P, S. c. Il. win meet
as usual.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
His Theory.

A novel explanation of the cause Of
thunder showers was once given So
journer in Il little Nova Scotia town by
one of the inhabitants.
.'DO you know what makes thun-
der?" the Nova Scotian inquired of his
guest 1--WE got a theory of my own,
and | call it pretty good one"
Il should like to hear it." was the
diplomatic reply.
We'll" said the host slowly, my
idea is this: You know we hear about
the air circulating and circulating ali
the time My notion is that the pure
air from above comes down here in
summer and gets foul with all the
smoke and dirt and grease, and then
the heat drives it up again into the
clouds. and when it gets up there it's
pressed on all round by the clouds COM
ing together, and 1t explodes! That's
my theory OF course" he added, with
becoming modesty, 'other folks may
have others."-Youth's Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
A Curious Combat.

A traveller in South Africa witnessed
not long since q singular combat He
was musing one morning. with his eyes
on the ground, when he noticed cat
erpillar crawling along at rapid rate.
Pursuing him was a host of small
black ants.
Being quicker IN their movements,
the ants would catch up with the cater
pillar, and one would mount his back
and bite him. pausihg, the caterpillar
would turn his head and bite and kill
his tormentor. After slaughtering
dozen or more of his prosecutors the
caterpillar showed signs of fatigue
The ants made a combined attack. Be
taking himAelf to a stalk Of grass, the
caterpillar climbed up the tree tail first
followed by the ants. AS one approach
ed he seized it in his jaws and threw it
off the stalk.
The ants. seeing that the caterpillar
had too strong a position for them to
overcome, resorted to strategy. They
began saving through tle grass stalk.
In q few minutes the stalk fell, and
hundreds of ants bounced upon the
fallen caterpillar. He was killed at
once, and the victors marched off in
great triumph, leaving the foes body
upon the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

streIs, among them Joe Jefferson and
Edwin Forrest.
Forrest was given negro 'song and
dance" act TO do when he was very
young. and altar he had studied it up
he asked where was the ''old negro
lady that vas to act his assistant IN
the piece. The management tried sew
eraI of the women who were members
Of the company, but none Of them
would consent to blacken up, and, in
fact, they were very indignant over the
proposition. The actor. however, was
not easily discouraged, and on the
night of the first performance he black
ened up and went around the corner to
an old negro woman who did his wash
ing.
Hello. DiRah," he said on entering.
''IIow yo' be er feelin dis berry fine
ebenin?"
Hello, yo'," replied the African lady.
Pears to me yo' am er berry fresh mig
ger"
''I'ze no Niger" answered Forrest,
and then. time being rather short, he
assumed his natural voice and told Di-
nah, much 70 her surprise, that he was
Forrest, the actor, and that he wanted
her to 90 on the stage with him that
night and laugh loudly at frequent in
tervals, wIGch was all the female part
called for. The two made great hit
and were kept on for some time, which
goes to show that Forrest might have
been Il good minstrel had he been of an
ambitious enthusiastically Evening
Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Her Celestial Credentials.

PUT it down thar" said the old man
to the obituary writer, that she wuz
10 an likely fer her age"
That's down"
"That she wuz never known ter
speak a cross word, bein def an dumb
from childhood"
"All right"
THAT she IS now at rest on Abra-
hams bosom But hold on! Amt
that whar Lazarus is?'
Il think So"
He paused n moment as If in deep
thought Then he said:
NO matterI Put 1t down that shes
thar. too. fer eff ever Lazarus sees her
comm he'll vacate an hunt another
Resin place. sides that, he's been thar
too long anyhow"-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Dress Goods Sale,

1905 Second Ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

Hisgen Bros, the popular south
side druggists. corner Sixty-ninth
street aud Wentworth avenue, say:
We sell 4 great deal of Cham Der
lain's Cough Remedy. and find that
it gives the most satisfactory results.
es pecially among children for severe
colds and Group" For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

From almost the beginning of Amc-i-
can stage history there were negroes of
the minstrel variety unprecedented or
the stage. though it was not until about
1870 that they were organized into
bands Some Of the greatest actors Of
later days had their experience rs min
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
Shoe Bargains.

We will put on sale for one week
only, beginning Saturday, Nov. 10,
and ending Saturday. Nov. II, our
line of ladies' patent leather lace welt,
extension sole shoes, made on the
latest style toe, our regular price
50 50-at this sale they 60 at 81 SO. A
great snap. Call and see them.
The MODERN,
I705 Second Ayenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

If your children are fretful. peev-
ish and cross. mother the same, ditto
The boss. it would seem proper to give
'em all Rocky Mountain Tea So
cents. Ask your druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
WEATHER WE MAY~HAvE

Generally fair tonight and
U6dnesdaU,. much colder TO-
Ri1Rt,' cold rare.
j. VI. SHERIER, Observer.
temperature at Z q. M. 81,
at $50 p. m. 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13

Postum and coon lunch at Zee
place. 125 Eighteenth street, tonight
rne first coon lunch Of the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
suit.
ChAmberlAIu's cough Remedy In ChIcags

A big saving in suits by buying at
Young 81 McCombs'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-13
saloon Lunches.

Be on hand for the dress goods sale
all week at Young & McCombs'.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06

French chanteuse, OF doubtful reputa-
tion. who has reformed ana devoted
herself TO good woxks as Red Cross Sis
ter. and who seeks OF the marshal the
pardon of a soldier formerly her lover
who has been condemned for duelling
to protect her good name. Failing in
f1TT FIRST plea, she makes a second APP
peal in her old stage costume; and by
the exercise uf the arts and coquetry OF
her palny days wins the old marshal
To her cause. The strongly contrasting
characters offer opportunities 10 Miss
Palmer Co display her versatility tn
both an emotional and a light comedy
role and renewing many pleasant rec
elections in the minds Of those who
have enjoyed her work in the past. she
introduces two aongs and "a dance which
are daintily rendered; and yesterdays
audiences we're very friendly an. gen
erous In Their anfestations Of pleas
ure and appreciation
The Bachelors club which includes
Mr. Robert Pollard OF Providence. for
merry a favori.e Baritone and come
dian OF thf FalstAn club. I'm the lead
ing role. and which scored p suhst0utial
hit In the opening week OF the present
season. returns wigh the act much inn
proved IN many details and with on-
tirely new musical selections. and tho
organization Yesterday mfUe tNf most
nrorountad ~ ~ the entire procram.
I-uduestlOuahly. il is tho bes, quartet
of Us kinF n vaudeville and 70 10 for
tunate IN having sketch better adapted
fo fhe purposes ~ tho highest class ~
vaudovii'e thln any othor ~ SO class
vcs seen here Mr. PCillrd plavs tho
roie ~ the crusfv but good hearted
old admiral WIN Cvcolicrf a0nraci7fio
NJ tie possibilities FOR humor: and the
other members 90 The quartet meet owe
cry dramntc rcuu rcmen' while tho
musical Selections not 0nlv - well
chosen hir ure nfieiv rrrtered and ycs-
terlt " oticlttf rusnefr,ts nncoree
waterbury Broth and Tenurv
wheirev from q coiuc'v or uusic7i
ytanduoirt are adrt-.ndlv fho leaders
in their rlaps. and thn hn7rfv apn'0use
and iarrffar thaF ofest iN'ir on'-fr
ve-eerrsv hr 80 room f0r doubt tAH
both tho indiviiuHl p1Nfne AMI tho
r',orfte Il firir wi - rn ful'v rrCo"-
rilod Thov pro ~ NOV than nrdirnrl'v
canah bio .rnririhve whose work is
r,,orisod b. inteuia"vch ~rf '1eie ~
''.hpfov,~ fbav DO a~ vhosr va~eo '-
i-v i- rhur1arrf~ aor1cn~frqfod -7a
Nt- Te-nev g ha7t-flre comc,iirr
whose hin,rs fe 0r ih' eDnu't- owl
pasv two which neter mi4s4a ts mprt
onoo in fhe purpose - rroyokins h"r'y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Good seats at the Westminster The
atre. this week will not be plentiful for
late comers. for the generous applause
that was given every act presented
by Sam T. Jacks own Burlesque COM
pany yesterday afternoon and evening
demonstrated the fact that it is one OF
the best shows 0f the season. Unlike
most burlesque companies. the open
ing and clossg pieces are very enjoy
able, for they are brimming fun of FUN
and funny situation
The fun begins with a satirical skit
on The 400 entitled "A Warm Recep-
uion." I'm which Miss Jennie Lamont,
the well known comedienne, assumes
the leading character. Mile Beatrice,
u canta4lt4en dancer. is the first in the
olio. and does her work i'm an artistic
manner The Goolmans. musical artists
are next on the bill their selections
being OF a high chsS. and they render
them i'm a skilful manner. 50 much so
that they are heartily encored. Mad
den and Wayne, as thespian and the
messenger boy, have an exceedingly
funny sketch on brand new lines They
are one of the drawing cards on the
bill. Next comes very graceful
dance by corps Of young ladies
MISS Sarah Morris sings a number
OF selections ip a winsome manner.
Kilroy and Britton an Irish team. do
rheir share towards making tho even
ing AN enjoyable one. and Griffin and
Cunningham are comedians and dane
ers OF high order
Nalmore. the Instrumental man. is
the last in The olio.
The whole closes with q musical cnn 4
ception. entitled "A Hot Time I'm Alas
ka." and IN this Miss Mabel HazeIton
Miss Jennie Lamont and ltd. Morris are
the FUN makers. and they are assisted
by the entire company
This excellent bin will he presented
every afternoon and evening during
tho week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06

and they easily took place among the
favorites OF the generally excellent bill
The NllOna sisters were heard ln' Nio-
lin and piano duets Of a character Wei
calculated to display their abilities as
musicians. their style being Well suit
ed to Naudepille-ttfrrf their SELECTIONS,
while of a good order. readily appeal
ing to popular taste. Edward l. Boyle,
the blind musician, sang 10 his own
accompaniment a beautiful song OF his
own composition. which was warmly
greeted, played a piano composition of
his own and closed his pleasing act
with whstIing solo. i'm which he in
troduced the double tone" feature.
Tom Ballantine with style and dia-
lect somewhat Suggestive of Frank
Bush, told a number Of Irish and He
brew stories i'm an easy. Off-hand man
ner and with an evident relish on his
own pan. that added 10 the enjoyment
taken by the audience. Charles Dia-
mond and Mile Beatrice offera novelty
I'm uhe way OF a song and dance by the
former who plays the harp slung over
his shoulders while ne dances and
solos on the soprano saX1phone by-the
lady. Her execution on this most diff
ncult Instrument. the purity and ac-
curHcy OF her tone and he musical
taste ana intelligence win which she
plays are exceptional and give 90 tho
act interest and merit worthy Of the
applause 10 received Mr. and Mrs.
joe keaton are billed as doing .eccen-
tiHc acrobatic comedy The BiCgraDh
pictures include several t~ucs pio-
turesdue and pleasing: and the stereop-
tioon Vi"ws Snow scenes in Egypt. Aus
t"fa ana tho Trarsv1al which are more
than ordinarily interesting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
The Men Meet IN Twerty-ROund Contest
Before The Hercules Club.
LEENY SHOWS HIMSELF HARD HITTER.
Displays Remarkable SisIny rosp Also A.
though Vsp CeVsr on His Fesl Bod Is Sag
geIed by the PhIsdsphan's Flows

New York. Feb. 6.--Kid Broad OF
Cleveland. the featherweight pugilist
whose recent successes have placed
him in the front rank OF his c,ass,
was unable last night to get a better
decision than a draw with Eddie Lem
ny Of Philadelphia. The boys met in
a 2O-round bout a l24 pounds in the
ring OF the Hercules A. &. in Brook
lyn. The contest was one of the fast
est seen i'm this arena.
1t was regarded az another step to-
ward a match for Broad with Terry
McGovern, whom he Is anxious TO
meet. Broad was favorite and there
was a big crowd in attendance.
Lenny proved a stiff .puncher, and
early in the contest he forced the pace.
driving solid punches TO the face and
gamely taking vicious rib roasting in
return. They mixed il up at every op-
portunity and more than once stagger-
ed each other with hard blows on the
Jaw and over the heart
IL was fast lighting ali the way.
Toward the close OF the eighth round
great speed. but he rallied and was
stronger than ever after a little rest
ing The last 10 rounds We're well
fought by both men, Lenny all the
while surprising Broad's friends by his
Furnishing powers. Broads stiffness
stood him I'm good stead, for he need
cd all OF it 70 escape some terrific
rushes and hard drives from Lenny.
Several times Broad was staggered.
but he steadily went back at Lenny
and evened matters very quickly each
time.
Broad was somewhat steadier, and
constantly worked 10 weaken his ad-
versary by playing for the ribs and
kidneys. as well as whipping uppercuts
10 the chin and jaw. Broad tried very
hard 10 draw Lenny to him for a de-
cisive play in the last few rounds but
Lenny met him hard when they came
together, and the referees decision that
n was a draw was satisfactory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06

laughter. No comedy instrumental act
yet seen at keith's has scored as
strongly as this.
Fisher and Carroll were newcomers
10 this house; but they had been on
the snage but five minutes when tney
seemed lSe old friends 90 everybody,
ana tho kind OF old friends who would
be- certain OF a very cordial welcome
N all times There n no other Irish
talking act" just like this, and IL is
doubtful n there is any marked by fun
making OF such uproar.ous and side
splitting character. There are no old
Jokes nr evident strainings for applause
or laughter. but the FUN just seerrs 80
boil over naturally md 10 run in great
rivers that enguh the udlence IN
great tidal wave of hilarity.
. Another emphatic success was made
nv Nellie Waters whose act is Of
fvpc previously almost unknown 10
Keith patrons and which very closely
resembles that OF Maggie Cline. al
though as whole II IL more meritori-
Gus than that OF the more famous per-
former Miss Waters rendering or
IRISH humorous songs IL very amusing
and effective. her dialect being excel
lent and her own Jolly manner ana
evident enjoyment Of her own work
being infectious Her steam-slren voice
A. perfectly suited a. this particular
line OF effort: and few performers yes
terdav seemed 10 have the audience
more thoroughly IN accord with them
han did Miss Waters who finished
her act with very old-fashiOned ne
gro song capitally sung.
The O'Brien Trio does particular
ly good acrobatic act i'm which the
Youngest member ~ the team especial
lv distinguishes herself I'm series OF
"qtunts" that not nnlv are unusual. but
are performed with great rapidity ana
apnarpuF ease. though 90 the most Diff
fcult character. The Lovenberg sis
ters. who made an excellent impress
sion ~ this house last season. renewed
n al their reappearance Yesterday. pre-
senting with costume changes Nari-
etv Of soft and wooden shoe dances ~
pleasing character. which were marked
bv many fire qualities and received
hearty recognition Their steps are no.
fablv clean-cut distinct and sure and
lovers Of fine dancing cannot bur great
w eniov their acr. Flatow and Dunn
have an act that includes little OF
almost everything that Is entertaining
incIuding good cakewalking. coon"
oeurs ard dances and some ~ the ncat-
aet and best eccentric acrobatic work
hat local theatre-goers have seen;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06

:.gke 9keatre5.'. !

run against II you stayed long enough
ip the real place.
And when you have got acquainted
with them all apd have shared their
sane and natural joys and normal
troubles you come away feeling pleas
antly disposed toward sag Harbor"
and all its folk and as though you
would like 40 go back again for repe-
titlon OF the stage years of another ev-
sniug.
The opening scene shows the ship
yard. n looks 8s much Ike Lon Gran
dalrB down az P8wtuXet Neck as any
thing else There is tidy sloop hauled
out various blocks and sticks of mar
itime look scattered about The cove full
OF other boats ana the blue waters of
the Sound under the placid sky In the
Il Stance. Another scene shows he in
side OF the boat house. The work shop.
II savors of sawdust and tar and paint
and through the open door the cove is
again visible Acts threc and four arc
set with en- interior. cosy sitting
room" with stairs leading up 10 the
rooms above a flreplace. broad
window set. modest furniture
and furnishings. altogether Cs pretty
and natural a stage room as was ever
designed.
"SaF Harbor" win be the bin at the
Providcnce Opera House for the entire
week W.. h matinees on Wednesday and
SATURDAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

A very large number OF the friends
of Percy and Harold gathered at the
Empire Theatre last night TO give those
kings of fun and thelr excellent retain
ers a warm welcome To the city in
which they have always been especial
favorites The audience was one OF
the largest OF the season and Il was
one OF the merriest.
Percy and Harold have different Sec
ond names in every show. but Mr..
Vokes and Mr.. Ward always pass by
the names first written. The title OF
the piece for the production of which
here the two gentlemen named are re-
sponsble is The Floor Walkers" II;
is not a play founded on incidents 10
"a dry goods store or nursery as It's
name might suggest nor would any
possible hant be given by the fact that
the two acts are alleged to be COM
mitted at a charity bazaar and at a
mlhonaires' club reception. scenes
and Things" is the way the dine }nt
parts that go 10 make up the ensemble
OF fun are described on the program.
The description Is an apt one. There
is never sleepable moment IN this
piece. nor is there one in which the
clever acts and swift dialogue fail 20
cause constant laughter. Percy and
Harold have many new sayings that
are unique and their acts are of course
brimful OF oddities so that one can
with difficulty refrain from a laugh
with every breath. It's all noisy fun,
but it's ctpan and it's wholesome.
Many of the old favorItes are with
the company. Margaret DAILY Nokes
has the characteristic funny name.
this time. it IL Ask Me. and her
work Is up IL the high clever standard
that nearly every theatre-go IL fami-
liar with. Miss Lucy Daley has a part
To which she Is well adapted and which
contributes 10 the enjoyment OF the
piece. George Sdney's work as Isy
Mark is decidedly interesting and was
always wen received by the audience.
and he Is one OF the important pivots
In the whirligig Of FUN.
There are Of course many uand-
some costumes worn by the ladies and
the ladies of the company are hand
some. They are also good singers and
dancers Some uf the dances are very
UNIQUE and all are pretty. Mr. West.
as the chorus leader in Dear old Lon
don" and John Dunn" was In good
voice and his singing was well received
as n deserved 20 be-. pne OF the best
ehings by the regular company was
the singing of the popular song A. the
Potion OF the Deep Blue sea" nv John
W. Early assisted by the chorus There
are interestine specalties in which
Percy and Harold Margaret Daily
Nokes and other members of the COM
pany take part.
The Chicago ladies' quartet sang
some excellent selections in worry
nieaeant manner The voices ~ Tho
1adies are clear and sweet ard thev
blend beautifully. n " not Tho least
important factor of n happy evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
AmUsnmrsrs. EXCURSIONS. rrc.
PROHIBITION RALLY
To The Conference and BANQUET

OLIVER w. STEWART of Illinois the young nd brllan.
Chairman of the National Prohibition Committee will the
forces Rhode Island aday Music Hall
Providence the 9th day OF February Morning
1850; Afternoon Session at ?.
Reception Banquet will be rendered Mr..
Hall on the evening of the 9th OF February Reception O'Clock
and Banquet 1880 Post prandial exercises envened
music by male quarete will commence o'clock p, M
which the public is cordially invited.
Prohbionis and Temperance Workers from all of the
State should these and listen the discussions upon
live political topics of the day and hear encouraging from Mr.
Stewart from the National Field.
Out OF town people desiring to attend the Banquet will be
tanned night For Banquet Tickets75
anmen apply Charles H. Tiley, Room Banigan Building
Providence, r. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
GEORGE W. WHITFORD MAKES
ASSIGNMENT TO l0RlN M. COOK.

George w. whltford. tea and coffee
dealer. has made an assignment for the
benefit OF his creditors % L0rin NJ.
Cook. Mr. Whitford was originally "A
member of the firm of Wheaton. Whit
ford x Co. which was dissolved and
the firm Of Whltford. Aldrlch a. Co.
was organized. He withdrew from tho
latter firm January I. 1892. and I'm
March started i'm the Wholesale tea and
coffee business at - Pine street. Civ
ing mp general groceries. The firm was
known as G.. W. Whltford a. Co His
partner. +. W. Barney. withdrew I'm
April 1898. and since then he has
managed the business alone. No state
ment as TO the assets and liabilities has
yet been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
loNSDilE STRIKERS ENJOY
SOCIAL MEETING ANO BANQUET.

At the headquarters Of the striking
weavers IN Lonsdalo yesterday after
noon was held "a social meeting and
BANQUET I'm the nature 81 "sendon' to
n number NJ the strikers who have Sc
cured emplOyment clseU here.
They viii leave today some FOR War
ren aud others for various points In
New England.
Some Of the weavsrs have gone back
10 the mill from which they struck.
while a larger number affirm they viii
not Eo back except az their terms. The
company claims thar throc -qunriers Of
the looms are iu operation AMI that all
will be inside " fortnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
sc AR CAD z.
FALLS CAUSE TWO DEATHS IN
PAWIUxET VALLEY VILLAGES.

Phebe Il. Young. aged Si and slightly
residence i'm Coventry Sunday, sustain
ing injuries from which she died al
most instantly.
similar fatality occurred at West
colt Sunday evening. Charles Briggs, a
blacksmith, who lived with his sister
at Westcott. came home from Natick.
where he mad spent the evening. I'm a
condition which made Il necessary FOR
some of his nelghbors 10 assist him on
the way and into rhe house.
Shortly after reaching home he fell
down flight Of stairs and was found
by other occupants OF the house. lying
at the foot or the stairs with his neck
broken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-06
KElTH'S NEW THEATRE.

Minnie Palmer, who is best known 70
theatre-goers from her long identihca-
ton W IA MY sweetheart one of the
most successful plays of its class, heads
the program at Kcith's new theatre
this week. presenting a little French
play, entitled Rose Pompon." IL tells
the story OF the efforts OF former