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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
AMI SEAIENTS.
THE SORROWS OF SATAN.

49, tCiNihA' " - VI On M
\ we'll filled Opera house greeted the
production of The Sorrows of Satan :
Inst evening. and the audience was re-
wardcd by seeing a play fully as strong
ana as well staged as The Christian -
and quo Eadis" Of earlier iii the fall
Marie COrelli's famous novel is most
Impressive in its Lramatized form. ana
rs interpreted by this eXcellen, com
pany is religious rather than saCreli2-
iouS ana is sublime in its tragedy. The
stage settings We're elaborate. particu-
lIrly the han at WilloWSmerc ana the
deck OF the Flame" The storm at
sea in the last act was one Of the finest
things in the spectacular ana aWe-jn-
spring line ever seen here. The cos
tunes Of the ladies were beautiful
throughout.
The central figure Of the play as
portrayed by J. NJ. Colville was re-
markably strong. SUCH a part as that
of the devil, embodied in human form.
condemned by the boast which had
driven him from heaven to tempt all
men, ana Vet hoping they would resist
him. since only by the triumph Of good
in men could his own redemption be
brought about-Such a part is very
difficult, but Mr. Colviile filled il to
perfection, never OVERRIDING it, ana
never failing in a trick of voice. eX-
preston or gesture that would en-
Ehasizc and reveal his character. He
was always 4 Fascinating and at times
almost loVaDle devil. Geoffry Tempest
The young author suddenly made rich.
whom the devil. known as the rich
Prince LuCio Rinanez, befriends and
tempts. was splendidly handled by
carl Ekstrom.
Lady Syhil Elton. who marries Tenn
pest for his money. but Who is hope
lessly in love with the prince. was we'll
portrayed by Miss Nellie Yale. In the
third act where she bcSs the prince for
his love and being spurned poisons her
self, she was fully equal to the heavy
demands made for the picturing of pas
sion and agony. and richly deserved
the repeated recalls which We're given
her. Her stage presence was eXccp-
tionally graceful and her gowns Were
raYcd over by the ladies Of the audi
,nce. Miss Flora Fairchild as sweet
and noble Mavis Glare. and Miss Isa-
hell, Bowman. the viVaciouS though
somewhat rude American girl with 4
father ambitious for titled Son-in-
law. We're both attractive figures on It
par with those in the leading roles ana
both won frequent applause. Harry
". Collins as the Earl of Elton. Doug
Lass LLOYD as the ''chappy" duke Miss
Cornish as his mother. and those VINO
had the minor roles We're all capital.
II Was Il strong company throughout
and every part Of the play was per
tcctly sustained. Augusta is again in
dcbted % Manager owen for a maSnifi-
cent production at the Opera house ana
hopes for many more such before the
winter is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

=. II. Jenkins store will be closed to-
daN. W. order to arrange ana mark the
Huntington rcddy-made clothing stock
t.hirh ile mas purchased. A half price
sHi" N'il commence tomorrow morning
and continue until this stock is dis
posed ". III" public are aware. from
former experience. that the half prica
Means 1ha:, ana a suit that retailcd VT
So VIII now he sold for only g, 50
Vtth al suits. pants, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

Tim managers nf st. Marks HON"
gratefully knowledge the following
donation" for November: Mrs. II. j..
" ilUaa~ turkey. cranbcrries. oranges
Eranrs, M:s. Thomas Lambard. celery.
grarcs, figs. nuts. raisins. confection
cry. Mrs. II. W Bradbury, turkr!-:
Mrs- H. y. Millikcn. plum pudding.
u inv saucr; Miss a. NJ. Williams i"
pounds sugar. y quarts cranbcrrics.
Tag confectionery: Unknown donor.
GRAPES. oranges: James =. Fuller. tur-
r.y, y baskets grapes y. 7. Knovl-
ton. holsters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
MAINE DAIRYMEN.
Continued from page 81
reading by Miss Cobb and a selection b.
the .Abnaki Quartet.

The program for today will be as fol
lows:
3.c9 a. M.-Dairy machinery in operation.
1919 \. M-"Some Recent Investigations
Upon the Secretion of Mix by Chas.
ID Woods director Maine Agricultural
Experiment Station. orono. Discus
sion opened by Arthur y. Douglass
OF Chelsea, member of the board for
kennchec county.
The following program will be in charge
Of the State Dairymens Association:
1.30 p M.-Addresses. by Prof. Il. NJ.
Gowell Of Orono ana Hon. Il. \. Gill
bert of North Greene
30 I. M.-Lecture. by Hon. II. c. Adams
of Madison. Mis-, dairy ana food com
missioner of Wisconsin. Discussion.
opened by +. S. Adams of Bowdoin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
LOCAL. NOTICES.

Cvo Il. Turner has purchased VII
restaurant at 129 Water street of ). +.
Morris. ana will serve first-clasN
lunches at All hours. Meals cooked u
order. Rowling ana pool rooms coi-
ncctei. with good prizes offered III
each. Furnished rooms 70 let. decod-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

The seat sale for the Cook Church
Stock ~. win open at Staples. Smith
6 Mncdy's piano store, ~ Water
street. this morning, at o'clock. Tho
aho.r store il the one that was former
lt occupied by J. :. Smiley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
GOOD REPERTOIRE Cp ALL MEN
WEEK.

GOOD REPERTOIRE 90. ALL MEN.
WEEK.
Th- reputation vi III, Cooh-Churca
Stock Company. which appears ut the
opera hous, all next week has preceded
1t. Proprietor J. Harvey Cook is report
ut 10 havr spent AN enormous amount ol
capital to place it Oh a mar with thr very
best. The result has been = repertoire ..
high class productions III popular prices.
The company is said I" have boon coreful-
~ selected. A carload If special srcnor.
and mechanical effects is carried, ANA
modern stage appliances are usyd. M
productions that viii he seen for ~ !.
and % cents arr The White Squadron.
Land III the Midnight sun Midnight
Alarm. Police Patrol. District Fair n
"An Actors Romance. fun mnoccn-
sinner" - Soldier Of the Empire. '''rne
Ruling Passion Matinecs will com
mencc Tuesday. - and - cents
The seat sale Will open this morning ac
staples. Smith ANA Moody's. lSs Water
ST
Tn" Portland Argus stsS: At PORT
land theatre last night Harvey Cook up
pcNred rs a character which is q purtic-
UlarlN favorable medium for the EXPOSE
ton OF his talents, and in Il play thai
combines all TIC Clements III a popular
comedy drama. The role is Harold Day
Import. an actor. and the PLAY AN Ac-
Tors Romano" The piece was prpductd
her during ,nc engagement Of thu COoi.-
church Company last season. and Jhc
sort IF impression il made WIS Wei IL
Illustrated in the large audience uf last
evening despite the furious storm. The
mltinees began yesterday with "A prOduc-
ton of Land Of the Midnight sun.
therc being 4 Go"dly attendance. Eacn
~ tho plays WIS caplbly performed ana
crediitaDly staged. ana the pleasure Of tho
patrons was expressed with Il positive
ness that left no doubt as I" thc nigh fa-
N0r the COmNAilN .MinNs hel... r.
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LOST Somewhere between Bangor st.
ami Webber x Cages. small black
whalobont. whip. marked Coral +. Luce.
niun The finder will he rewarded ~
leaving at A. Il. Wards. dcCGdlt+
LOST-Depositor' pass hook No. 7sr?
issued Ny Tho Kenn, bee Savings Bank.
Augusta. Maine. dcch.dSw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

". \. EhoadeS- do"7dlt-
RELIABLE MEN to Ell our lnr "
line lubricnting oils. Greases and Paints
Salary Or commission. Address Eyscrvr
Oil Co. Cleveland. Ohio. Offices 80. -
Superior St. d"r'd-t-
AGENTS wanted On line "G holiday
and other books sold urly through can
vasscrs. secure tcrritory II; once liberal
terms ana credit given. Winthrop FIr.
Co.. : Water 81. Boston. Mass.
htt.,ulW
KITCHEN CURL Al once q; Adams
House. East Side. Augusta. dec1dlw
COMPETENT Girl. Tor general house.
work. -\pplN evenings. Mrs. III NJ Jnnc-i.
- Chapel 81 d'cGdlw
SITUATION as working nouSckecrrr
i'll widnwtr's small family Address ;.
+. 10 Pine s.. Lewiston. Ne.
pef"rr-d- Hath room privileges. Iiou-c
heated IN furnace. M ~ Arsenal street.
East side. Aug lsta, Mo. derldf
MEN To- learn barber trad. NV sys-
irm. Spiyu4id p"r'inity. Eight weeks
mated. Positions guaranteed graduates.
Catalogues uJilr,! frtv. Address Mr'vr a
Barber school. New YORK City.
n sTENuGRAIIEH desires posi-
tinu .u Augusta. Address St,no&raVH-
J.,, due
Fp..R tF FIVE -"ut rr!ianic men 'tn
fud y, rmarcut employment yt good pa-
bv applying al me office ~ I'll" Sing
Nf-. Cu.. No- -..i Water 81. Augusta,
Nr. George I'LL. lisr-GsoN, Manager
dvrl.dlW
CARRIAGES STORED at L. u. Mar
sans ~ STATE ST AuguSf:f M. ANA
,.,f,-.J a. =. r.7.,S..,..,l,it. r,ri %
4"4-- ,.,,-sc limo
!.
MI ; ~ kI,t.ti - !poiso, E4St
EoSton. ..Hd IN Fa-t Snur.l MI. Bun VII.
Earn nhilr learning. lodgings. tools.
trial. r4iIra.Q ticket and catalogue free.
nuv-naStt-
.4-,.iI,\-f,.c T,>-.-i>-t.l,1,- ,t..,.,,fc
- '-' l'.N-N i'', tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

Fifty lr-lb. tubs Of fancy butter will
b" sold at private sale at City hall, at
1 o'clock. this afternoon. after the dairy
meeting. Mt Boston wholesale market
prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

Tho Ladies auxiliary of tie We.
mans Missionary Society, Will meet
With Mrs. Nathaniel Noyes. No. ID
Noycs place. Monday. Dec. 70. At 2.3u
II. Nl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

Accidents come with distressing fye.
tqucncy on the farm. Cuts. bruises. stinEs,
sprains Or Thomas EcccIric OH ri
lieves the pain instantly. Never sa..
without Il.
! m " fS wxy II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

Win thc arrival n good sIcighinE
and the approach IF Christmas our
merchants are expecting 4 lively condi-
sion nf trad" from now on. Enough
snuu fru both i'll ana out of the city
80 MAKE very comfortable going on
runners ana "s tic weather for num-
har Of days has been unfavorabl" for
thr advent of the country pcopi" ("
uur Why they Will probably come IN
more than tn" usual numbers. n ne
store windows are daily taking on
more Of a Christmas appearance. som"
ot thr merchants having already se-
cured most Of their holiday stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

J. :. Hinckley. 30 Water street hos
new holiday novelties; also matef''''
for lace work and art embroidery.
DecSdlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

The sale at the Green street NJ. +.
church will be continued. this after
noon. from go until 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
PROPOSALS FOR TURKEY FOR
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Il,V.f,tf
Treasurer Office,
Eastern Eranch, \. II. -. Y. $.

TreaSurer'S Office
Eastern Eranch. y. II. d V. :.
Togus. Me. Dee. ). 1870
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until II o'clock y. III. December
p, l"E, for furnishing and delivery Oh
the 1ist day Of December 1891. uf the fol-
lowing supplies. viz: :pp lbs. turkey.
instructions ana blank proposals viii
he supplied upon application to this Of
ilce- The right is reserved to reject any
or l1 proposals on to waive any informed
iticS therein. Envelopes containing pro
posais should be addressed 10 the under
signed.
ArCroved ). IT, ALLEN Governor.
a, Nv .dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07
SNEEZE AND BLOW.

That IS what You must do when you
nave catarrh in the head The way to
cure this disease is to purify the blood
with Hoods SarsapariIla. This medi-
cine soothes and heals the innamed
surfaces. rebuilds the delicate tissues
and permanently cures catarrh by ex-
polling from the blood the scrofulous
taints upon which it depends. Be sure
TO get Hoods
Inc non-irritating cathartic- Hood :
Pills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

Miss Harvey's evening dancing cido1
viii be held at Golden Cross man, va
Friday evenings at O'CLOCK coii'
mencing Dec. eth.
dec3dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

New holiday goods. open every even
ing. I.ottie :. Stafford, Winthrop coui. ]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

There has been an agent Of 4 case
lin" lamp company in town WITHIN =
iry days soliciting customers fer MI
lamps ana several parties have ei'ae'
bought or taken them on trial Ihr
lamps are very pretty. and give
superior light. but people should \.
very careful. before buying anything o.
the kind. to consult their INSURANCE
agent The New England insuranc.
Exchange does not allow the use o.
gasoline lamps If any kind. unless w
vapOr be generated outside the DuIu-
inE. ana conducted into il by means =
gas pipe. as is the ordinary illumina'-
ing gas. The Journal is informed N
oue Of our leading fire insurance
agents. that should n fire be caused o.
une az these lamps. il is very douotlu'
If the property owner could get lis
insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

The Postal Telegraph Co. will have
y fine new office at the State House
this winter.
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Local Matters.
Al ID
The journals Telephone CaII--l36-4
THIS GOOD OLD EARTH

THIS GOOD OLD EARTH.
y iittlc sun. little rain.
4 s"ft wind blowing from the West
-Nnd woods and fields are sweet again.
And warmth within the mo,fntai,,..
breast.
So simple is the earth we tread.
:" IHlrk with love and life her frame.
Ten thousand years have dawnol ar,i
He'd "Hu
And still hcr magic is the same.
y liftl" love. Il little trust.
4 soft impulse. Il sudden dream
Md life as dry as desert dust
is frcsher Than u mountain stream
50 simple is the heart Of man.
So ready for new hone and 10Y,
Tn thousand wears since ii began
Have left IL younger than Dov.
-Stopford \. Brooke.
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our pubic carriage will be AZ u.
stable All telephone calls. Ga!
evening, II omptly answered.
- II. Stilkey x SOIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

The pure spruce gum in abundance
San be found at Kinsman's Pharmacy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-07

OPERA HOUSE CAFE. directly under
theater to parties with small capltai
owner having accepted good position
must sell NJ once. CommodiouS dlninE
hail, convenient ice cream rarlor ami
lunch counter. Good confectionery ana
cigar trade. noV36atf
HORSE FOR SALE--A 6-ycars-old
mare, color black. weight about l32a.
height l6i2 hands. sound and smooth. per-
fectiy kind, good worker single or
double. and good roadster Tor one %,
her size. Inquire of q. I. Stevens. ~
Green St. Augusta. nov5dtf
CAPITAL RABBITRY. imported and
domestic Belgian harcs from leadin;
strains or the world; pcdigreed stock. u
IT,. Sc wanting to start in business. can
and see my stock or send for price lists.
III. f. Adams, 50 Cony St, Augusta; Me.
n"v2.d1mO'
LARGE OFFICE SAIL; NJ bargain.
Size 30x5o. GA inches high. In good con-
diuon: Can be seen at the Journal Office.
may3dtf
THE CAPT. CHAPMAN FARAi. stu
ate in Augusta on the CooDDs' Mills
road, two miles from K"nE ebec bridge.
Over loo acres of land; buildings In fine
order. Jig ut hundred dollars spent on
buildings alone within the last two years
Apply 10 Lcndall Titcono. Augusta. Me.
r fdtf
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SOUTH SIDE &c w y. HIM, house
for boIrdcrS or ropinor-. r'ut reasonable
Enquire If Mrs +. NJ. iianla T. Crosby
street. dcc7,llw
ONE TWO STORY HOUSE, Nh. Il Iia-
coin street, also tWu-~t"rN house uu n
OAK st. Inquire OF Gov. Ghas. Ilrowltpn.
OAK 81. utrI.utf
MEONtAN HALL and one double Of
ti"r. NlSu house at M \ plrc 81. lud 81
Weston 81. Apply a. Fred Ellis .N Sew
al 81. or Horace North, Peabody. Mas
ihat--,dl
UOUsE-After Nov. %. Or. Il. }. Maj
tIn'a house on state street near Fridge
,fty water: ME" stable. Alpy 10 VIII
Hanson = Eurlcigh. cuunseias5 Al las,
Granite Bank building, Augusta, Nc
rovtdtf
TENEMENT Of live rooms: v-ate- com
ing INTO tAr rooms ..$l per month. 4 barn
aui carriage house Tor -" Der month.
WEI ~ lrt separately or together Iu-
qGire az Mrs. Lizzie :!otts' .mpioyWCnt
office. &C Water s.. Augusta. Me.
noTS-dn
HOUSES to let Child street, rrcy'a
Lane. Pettengilrs Corner. Bowdltch
Webster e. CO. oct5.dtf
HOUSE with stable connected n first
class repair: new bathroom furnace
gas. Also enc other desirable Int 81,
seven rooms. Roth houses convenient and
well located. Apply to ~. q. Bouthhy at
Henuebec Savings Bank. octl6.dt
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FOR SALE.

\ I1OJ ELE SEATED SLEIGH ana a
light speed Sleigh tnr sale NJ Il bargain.
Inquire 1T Farmers Hotel. Augusta. Me
decIdiwa
\ LARGE STEWARD STOVE. lars,.
enough t. heat a store. East Side Stove
Store. u Cony ST. Augusta. decidlw
y FINE PAIR or YOUNG. SOUND
HORSES. weigh close TO 9Sir, best al
workers. Have no further use for them
Inquire At Farmers Hotel. Augusta. Me
dec5d1ws
MEM TRAVERSE RUNNER delivery
ruuG. Apply At 4. NJ. Drummonds il
Green st dcc4 div
Ny HOUSE corner Middle and Cedar
streets. large lot. good stable. well, with
pump i'm sink. furnace ana sewer con-
nccuons. House slightly damaged by fire
WIFE scli very cheap. Also "Comfort"
sleigh At bargain. i. II. Burgess. 116
at"r ~. Cor. Bridge dcci.dlws
COMPLETE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD
GOODS To he sold nj once. Next door To
laundry on East side. All nearly new
Parior stove and cook stove. dcc1d1w@
SELF MIXING RUBBER stamp PADS,
all colors, &c. each. Band dating stamps
three sizes, e5c. each Fletcher * Co. 10
'hapoi ~ rnayl",dtf
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After Second Year
M restrictions.
). IucYrttSt table.

DiyiI"rl- rrc payable II: ttr NC-tt.: III +.
IF the .,,pud .Ed Of UirN >.r.",.it0.:
year. p:aNidrd tn- Premium lvg .A- cg.-
rrnt ltlr bt IliI.
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RELIABLE MEN t. sell our lin ~
fine lubrir.tiug oils. Cr1aseS and paints
SALARY Or commission. Address. EyscrNv
Oil Co Cleveland. Ohio. Offices ~. -
Superior st, dcr1.d-t
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WANTED.

\ CABINET FED at a Cony Street
M. \. EhoadtS- dcrGdlt
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y LARGE STEWARD STOVE. larg.
enough t. heat a store. East Side StoV,
Store II ConY ST. Augusta. decidlW
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MEM TRAVERSE RUNNER delivery
ruuG. Apply At 4. NJ. Drummond's. :.
Green 81. dcC4 dlTf
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SITUATION aS working nouSckorp"r
Ill widnwtrS small family Address :
T.. 10 Pine s.. Lewiston. Ne.
Gs.t div
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nov2Sdtf
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COMPETENT Girl. Tor general house
work. Apply evenings. Mrs. II. NJ. Jonc+
81 Chapel St d'cjdlW
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The non-irritating cathartic- Hood.
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EoARDEES WANTED Man ana wiz
pef-rrs-d Bath room privileges. Hou-,
h-utcd IN furnace. ~. IN Arsenal street
East side Aug lStd. No Icr-dtf
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MEN t. learn barber trad. Now sys-
Tenn Spl.udid nppur'anify. Eight weeks
completes. Wages Saturdays. Tools do
mated. Positions guaranteed graduates.
Catalogues iuIilr! fr.r. Address Mu'cr y
Barber school. New YORK CITY.
ti.lI ,1i,,-f
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Mr.. Runcie Tenders His ResignatioI.
From the Commissions.


HAVANA, March 9.-James D. Runcie,
the author of the article in the Feb
ruary North American Review which
caused such a tempest in the press here,
owing TO the uncomplimentary views Of
the Cubans entertained by the writer.
has resigned from the Finance Laws and
Electoral Commissions, of which he was
a member His retirement was announc-
ed today. The Cuban members Of the
commissions. many of whom are cabinet
officers, sent word unofficially to Mr.. Run
Gle that they would resign unless he re-
tired from the commissions. 1t is said his
resignation was rendered several days ago
beanie apparent.
Mr.. Runcie's step was taken to prevent
any embarrassment to Governor General
Wood. The incident is now closed. Had
Mr.. Runcie not resigned a useless ferment
would have followed. AT yesterdays
meeting of the ayuntamento a resolution
was introduced demanding Mr.. Runcie's
resignation. This was opposed on the
ground that no such action was taken in
the case Of General Ludlow Military Gov
ernor of Havana, who, the counciimen
alleged. had said much worse things
against the Cubans than Mr.. Runcie.
The ayuntamiento decied to express
disapproval of Mr.. Runcie's statements
instead of demanding his resignation. The
"Lucha' contrasts the retirement of Mr..
Runcie, with the refusal to resign of IAN
other person." who continues TO hold office
to the Indignation OF the whole people.
Secretary Root. General Wood and a
number Of nj harg ia pinar dol PfO
today. Tomorrow MIR. Root, with General
Ludlow will inspect the Havana Depart
ment. In the afternoon Mr.. Root will
review the troops at Marianne. On Sun
day he will visit Matanzas.
General Collazo. editor of the "Cubano,"
says that as a majority of the Cubans are
so strong for independence, the coming
elections are likely to be fought out more
on the question of the personal fitness of
the candidates than on the principles they
profess. He thinks that after the cleo
tion the two parties now existing in en-
bryo, the Conservative and Radical, will
be well defined. The Conservative party
will favor progress by a course OF natural
development. reforms, and changes being
introduced as the country is considered
ready and in need of them and not for the
sake of making changes.
The American system will be taken
more as a model than the Spanish. The
Radical party will favor the beginning Of
more or less wholesale reforms, grating
institutions upon organizations which are
not sufficiently developed TO bear them.
General Collazo is doing all he can to
induce the Spaniards to take part in the
elections. The Spaniards lack confidence.
and it is not known what majority OF
them will do.
The cruiser New York and the gunboat
Machias arrived here today. The Texas
and Detroit are expected tomorrow.
The first electric railroad il Cuba was
opened today. 1t runs from Reg
la, across the bay from Havana, to Guiana
bacoa a distance of three miles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-10

the Francois existence. 1t was possible
TO secure and present with every artistic
advantage the Masterpieces of the great
est dramatists and to keep alive many Of
the standard plays which managers with
only mercenary views would not have
revived.
1t cannot be contended that all the plays
presented by the Coincide Franchise have
been above criticism. either morally or
artistically. but they have been far above
the average. While Gallo .aste motor
iously runs 10 a love for certain spice
which is not merely variety. there have
been but few plays at the Francois which
were marked by the depravity we some
times see on the American stage.
The thought is. therefore. suggested that
ii would be fortunate for the lovers of
high-class drama in this country If there
were some institution of the kind endowed
with an income which placed it above the
necessity of catering 10 a capricious pub
lie, having some form Of national approval
and making its mission the worthy work Of
establishing and maintaining the highest
standard of purity and artistic excellence