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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20
-Lafnyettc-"The Great RUBY

Lnfayettc-"The Great Ruby"
Those wiseacres who have so repeatedly
declared that a Washington audience
would never be found to care for melo-
drama. might have learned a profitable
lesson had they attended the first per-
formance at the Lafayette last evening of
THE Great Ruby" as presented by the
augmented stock company.
The performance, which, despite weary
entr acts, holds fashionable audience
until past the hour of midnight. and pos
sesses more than usual merit and this
same attention Is more commendatory
than any words which will appear in print
regarding the great fourteen scene and
fve-act drama. 1t may be sufficient to
say that the production is even greater
than the nuch-heralded Hearts are
Trumps,' and again sets notch in the
histrionic ladder to be surpassed by other
permanent local companies.
THE Great Ruby" is thriller" in the
finest and fullest sense Of the term. 1t is
not a great play yet the interest is pro-
gressive and continuous, and here and
there throughout are bits of fine dia-
lOgue and incidents of pathos, which, in
proper setting. would shine with we'll
merited renown. But the real literary
merit of the piece is lost in the produc
ton, which, as before suggested. is an
immense one and fully worthy of e. full
months rehearsal instead of the scant
six days necessarily given 1t by the play
ers under the direction of Mr.. Bellows.
To the average auditor. the players con-
stitute the play. and with the audience
Of last evening this rule found no OK
ceptiOns. The constantly growing popu-
larity of such players as Miss. Bates, MIR.
Sullivan, and Mr.. Ormonde was signified
by the receptions given them in the first
act and the applause bestowed upon their
efforts throughout the evening. Miss
Bates was seen in the part of the Countess
Mertza Charcoff. which signalized her IRA
matte arrival" at Days a scant two
seasons ago. and by her delightful dialect
and clear-cu charact erization, completely
won the hearts of her observers last even
ing. struggling through scenes with indif-
ferent support, where an actress OF less
magnetism and vim would have collapsed
completely. Her reception was one well
merited and evidently appreciated. Mr..
Sullivan has an impossible sort of role
and does it we'll throughout, while Mr..
Ormonde is well seen in fruitless part.
Miss Louise Macintosh, who assumes the
role originally created in America by Ada
Eehan is distinctly out OF her element,
but struggles through the long part with
great credit to herself. Probably second
after Miss Bates in merit is Alma Kruger,
who rescues another impossible part from
the slough of mediocrity. Walter Craven
was i'll at ease and apparently insure OF
his lines. and Charles Wyngate again tires
an auditor by his monotonous information.
The smaller parts are quite acceptably
done. those of Frederick Sullivan, William
H. Conley, Adelaide Bergen, Thelma Dale,
and Laura Eichelberger being read with
intelligence and understanding. Matinees
Wednesday and Saturday.
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Movement. of Naval Vessels.

The training ship Monongahela has ar
rived at New York, the gunboat Scorpion
at Port au Prince and the flagship Brook
lyn at Cont. The collier Pompey has
sailed for Singapore. the training ship
Adams from San Diego for Honolulu. the
gunboat Vixen from Key West for Porto
Padre. the training ship Dixie from BIZ
zerta for Corfu. and the tug Potomac
from New York for Norfolk.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20
Launching of Torpedo Boats.

The torpedo boats Blakely and De Long
will be launched November 90 at the ship
yard of George Lawley & Sons, South Bos-
ton, Mass. Miss Nellie NJ. w. White, Of
Wimbledon Springs. Mass. will ehristen
the Blakely, and Mrs. Mills, a daughter
OF Lieutenant De Long, will christen the
vessel named in her fathers honor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20
The BIjou-"The European Scnsn-
tiOn.D

The Bijou has a irst-class attraction this
week in 1.-THE European Sensation" which
pleased two big audiences yesterday after
noon and evening. The company includes
a number of young women who are good
looking and who have physical charms Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20


Begin with a half teaspoon
full a day, of SCOTS emulsion
of cod-liver oil, if you can't
take more; SO little as that,
even once a day, will have its
effect. An ounce a day some
times results in a gain of a
pound a day. 1t has an agree
able taste to most people.
Wen send you little to try If you like
SCoIT 4 BOVINE. 4os Pearl street, New York.
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require extended comment. 1t remains,
after the Nathaniel Berry Of James A.
Herne, the finest delineation Of type re-
called in this country. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cressy having deserted to the vaudevilies.
the roles of Cy Prime and "Rickety Ann
were well assumed by Charles Carter and
Annie Thompson. Others Of the company
who are more than good are Frank Knapp.
Charles Clark. and Gus Hammerlee. The
vocal work of the "Old Homestead Quar-
tette was even superior to that in recent
seasons. There will be two matinees,
Thursday and Saturday.
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co1umbin-"The Old Homestead"


One of the conventional arguments OF
theatrical Puritans was seen last night
at the Columbia. 1t was THE Old Home
stead" Denman Thompson's rural play
has been before the public more than
twenty years and it is to this fact that
the aforesaid Puritans alIude when they
urge that cleanliness. in addition to being
less undesirable than uncleanliness, is in
fnitely more profitable. They do not
realize that this cleanliness is far from
being the single commendable quality OF
THE Old Homestead" If THE Cuckoo
or THE Girl From Maxim's" had half the
directness, the clearness, the apparent
humor and pathos. and, above all, the
broad humanity Of the perennial work IN
question, either might remain before the
public quite as long.
THE Old Homestead was done before
a crowded house at the Columbia last
evening AS is usually the case, the au-
dience was of a class the sensibilities OF
which have not been blunted by too great
Indulgence of its appetite for amusement,
and, resultantly. Mr. Thompson and the
organization which assisted him succeed
ed in evoking more applause than they
could have hoped to win from another sort
Of gathering. From the viewpoint OF the
modern play constructor-the viewpoint OF
a Belasco, a Pinero or Gillette-"The
Old Homestead" is by no means faultless
1t is bad artificial product. But, as
natural product it is exceedingly good;
though, of course, even in that particular
it is not to be compared with Shore
Acres" Whatever may be said OF it crit
ically, however, there is no doubt that
the piece has been enjoyed to wonderful
extent and that it was enjoyed last night
The weeks engagement will be proht-
abie-one.
Denman Thompson's Characterization OF
Uncle Josh WhitcOmb is too well known to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20

4 reception will be given to Rev. Fred
erick d. Power at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church this evening from to
10 O'Clock, in honor of his twenty five
years Of pastoral service in that church.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20
Lansburgh &Bro
Washington's Favo:i.s Stos..

go dozen Ladies' White Hemstitched
Initial Handkerchiefs, with Lace In
sorting in Corner. Any Initial Toe ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-20

Electric Street Cars direct to track every
two minutes. Season and Club House
Tickets on sale at Droop's. 925 Pa. ave. NV.
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fish language In the

teaching Of the English language in the
schools. etc.
Mr.. Ward Of the negative. criticized
England In her policy with India, and
spoke in the same strain as his col
league
The champions on each side then had
five minutes each in which to sum
marlze.
The stories were a rare treat Miss
Blanche Thomas OF the graduating
class, rendered her narrative first. II
was entitled with But a Fence to
Sever" IL was such story as TO
touch the heart chords Of youths and
maldens. In short, II was a sweet love
story that was In danger Of being up
set by the herolne's strong notion Of
duty, but happily ended by the removal
Of the barrier
Miss Cole displayed ability Of no mean
order In her story. The Old Bear" In
which was graphically described the
metamorphosis OF Grabbed, irasclble
fool with false notions OF discipline in
10 kindly, sympathetic man. The
story abounded In pathos and humor
and was one worthy OF a place by the
side Of any students effort.
Mr.. Wells then announced In a facetl-
GUS manner the decision OF the judges
on the debate. which was that the az
frmatiye was entitled to the honors.
Mr.. Young announced that Miss
Thomas had been awarded the de-
cision in the story contest. These an
nouncements were greeted with ear
splitting yells that never ceased until
the large crowd was scattered down the
street.
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WARM CONTEST
BY STUDENTS.
Wild Enthusiasm at University Last
Evening,
FOURTH YEAR TRIUMPHANT
Debate on the Boer War Decided In
Favor Of the Standardization
stories Told.

The fourth year normal class tri-
umphed over the third year class In de-
bate and story telling last night ae'
cordlng 10 the six adjudicators' the
contest took place at the lecture hall
in the University laboratory in which
was exhibited the herceness OF
class spirit. It has been a long time
since two classes at that institution
were pitted against each other. and the
spirit OF rivalry that had been lying dor
mant for so many months broke out in
undated fury. Every seat In the lee
ture hail was occupied and scores Of
people had to stand up. The compet-
ing classes occupied the opposite sides
OF the auditorium, their positions be-
ing indicated by banners bearing their
respective colors, also draplngs Of the
same color adjoining the walls. II was
a momentous hour for both classes, and
each seemed confident OF success, They
had most vehement way Of express
ing II koos AldihliNo iehi'is NN9
passed back and forth by the classes,
when finally Instructor r. l.. McGhie
assembled the rostrum amid the din and
confusion and called the audience to
order. and announced the names OF the
Judges on the debate. They were os.
car Van Colt, 5. w. Stewart and D. II.
Wells Jr Eliza Robinson OF the fourth
year class. the FIRST speaker on Che
! Affirmative. was introduced lie first
put the question as II was stated-Re-
I solved. that England is justified In her
present attitude toward the Beers. HR
I rested the burden of his argument on
/ the franchise laws Of the Beers, In re-
/ laton 10 the outlanders. He further
stated that England was there 20 llber-
! ate the kaiiir slaves aud make the
! Transvaal republic indeed, and not an
| oligarchy as Il now is.
Mr. Fry OF the third year followed.
! He first proceeded 10 tear down the
argument that had Just been urged, ana
I then turned his attention 20 the treaty
| OF 1854 In shlch 10 was provided that
I the Beers could enact such internal
/ laws as she felt disposed 10. lie scout
[ c1 The idea OF England going 70 south
/ Africa % free the slaves, when
she herself self was shipping
slaves into Zanzibar. Fry ex-
subject than any speaker OF the even
I lng His reasoning was pungent as Il
/ was clear. his manner smooth as Il was
! happy. and he indeed reflected credit
| upon his class
/ %. w. Carlson. the second speaker for
/ the affirmative dwelt on the alleged
outrage practlced by the Beers on the
outlanders. such as prohibiting the
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ventures, when lie often was at a risk
and was saved only by the narrowest
margin, and when safety was not al
ways then assured Mr.. Brown was
shot and wounded so seriously as to re-
quire the amputatlon OF his left lag.
Speaking OF the time when he made
the acquaintance Of Washable IN his
own camp and among bis own people,
Mr. Brown said this morning:
I'm April 1854 started from Fort
Supply. Just southeast Of Fort Brldger
upon a mission 10 the Indians and to
learn all We could as TO their disposition
towards US. II was on the 18th Of the
month that we started and went TO
Green River by the irst night, through
rain and sleet part OF the time. At
Green River we found about thirty OF
the ugllest kind OF mountain men en-
gagged In drinking, carousing and
gambling. There were among them
Frenchmen, 'GreaEers,' half breed and
full breed Indians, and they were very
hospitable towards us, Insisting upon
our dining with them. They warned us
not 10 venture any further In the direc-
ton that we were going, saying that II
we did we would not return alive-that
there would not be 'grease-spot Of US
left. In the crowd were four Spanlards
from the west. bound for Taco, New
Mexico. They Joined us and we crossed
the river. We had difficulty IN making
the ford, but we succeeded and struck
| up for the head of Bitter creek, from
the head OF which we went TO the
southeast. crossing a high dry country,
and being two days without water AT
last we came to shallow pool OF water
and you may depend that Il was a very
welcome thing TO us. We then contin-
ued on until we came to the main d.
vide between the waters OF the east and
west. There the Spaniards left US we
keeping along the ridge Of the divide
and they went over the summit. That
night It storined. fortunately for us, and
we got plenty Of water for ourselves
and animals. On the next day we
struck a small indian trail which led
into another and larger one. This one
we followed until o'clock in the after
noon, when we reached the camp Of
Washable the Shoshone Indian chief
The first Indian we met would not
speak when we accosted him. He shook
his head and pointed 10 the chiefs
lodge That spirit Of mum seemed 90
pervade the entire camp. When we
reached the lodge Of the chief that dig
nitary came out and bowed, shook
hands with each one Of us, but never
uttered a word. However, he made signs
to us like this land here Mr. Brown
gave representation which mean
'Dismount. come in: take a seat: tell
the truth; no lies nor crooked talk
Washable had some nice clean robes
spread for US TO sit down upon. while
some OF his wives unsaddled the horses
and put everything belonging TO us un-
der the bottom Of the lodge, just to the
rear OF where we sat
"'Who are you. from where do you
come and what is your errand 10 my
country?' asked the chief We told
him we were 'Mormons' from the Salt
Lake country and that we had been
sent there by our big captain 10 make
the acquaintance OF him and his people
and to have friendly talk with them.
We told him that we wanted TO be
friendly with all the Indians IN the
! country. because we all had one 'Peap'
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NO QUORUM PRESENT.
Council Committee of the Whole Fails
to Get Together on Water Question.

The council committee Of the whole
was to have met last evening to further
discuss the proposed waterworks i'm
provements, but owing TO the lack OF
quorum the committee did not get to-
gether. The meeting was called for 1880,
sharp, but at that hour only nVe mem
beers had put In an appearance. Coun-
cllmen Gemmell, Beatty, Fernstrom,
Howe &C. R) and Whittemore did not
show up at all Hartensteln remained
until a few minutes Of : o'clock. and
then had 10 leave on account OF SICK
ness. Howe Edgar and Reid LETT the
council chamber about 5 o'clock. ana
when those remaining counted noses II
was found that only seven members
were present, consequently the proposed
enlargement Of the Thirteenth East
street reservoir and similar Improve
ments in the southeastern part Of the
city VIII have to be decided at future
meeting.
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II have been among the Indians
great deal and finer or nobler man
have never met in the Rocky Noun
talns," said Mr. James s. Brown, Of
this city today upon being asked about
Washakie, the Shoshone chief. whose
death was recorded q few days ago.
Mr. Brown viii be Y years old on July
ith, next. and during his life he has
been pioneer, a member Of the Nor
mon" battalion. frontlersman. Indian
and foreign missionary, explorer and
one OF the discoveries OF gold in Callfor-
mis-. Mr.. Brown Is at present writing a
book Of thrilling historical episodes
connected with his life. The book. the
manuscript Of which was shown 10
News man. Is a striking exemplIhoa-
ton OF the fact that truth Is stranger
than fiction The narrative is OF
especial value and absorbing interest TO
jewellers In the Rocky Mountains and
In Pacific coast regions, For nearly
sixty years Mr.. Brown has been an ac-
tive participant In adventurous scenes
OF the great west, which embrace an
epoch Of some Of the most dramatic
events OF all time. The stories OF
Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett have
entranced many thousands OF readers.
but MIR Browns experiences are not
whit less entertaining, exciting, pleas
ing and thrilling than theirs. II is
none the less repletc with Instances Of
perilous adventure. remarkable proyi-
dences. sensational episodes. and nota-
Bile occurrences,
Mr.. Brown has had a wide field OF
action, embracing life among the can
nibals Of the South Pacific and In the
colonies Of the new and old world. He
enlisted IN the Mormon" battalion.
and In the service OF his country made
the memorable march with that body
Of troops across the plains, deserts and
mountains from Iowa TO California, and
aided In raising the first liberty pole
from which the Stars and Stripes waved
ON the Pacific coast. In the Life OF a
Pioneer" which Is soon TO issue, the
story Of that great march is dealt with
only In general way as II relates TO
the adventures, perils, haTdships. mar
row escapes and scenes Of his individual
history. So with his stay In California
during mCst exciting period. lie was
present al the original discovery Of gold
there, and was the FIRST one to make
tests Of the yellow flakes and declare
them TO be the precious metal AS an
eyewitness and participant he fur
nlshes an accurate recital Of that mo-
mentous event. He was also one OF
those TO break a road from Cal
fornia through the Sierra Nevada
mountains and over the deserts to Utah.
arriving In Great Salt Lake Valley in
time TO engage In the pioneering work
for the opening up Of this valley. Be-
sides these experiences. Mr. Brown has
had those Of life on the plains and In
the mountains, north, south, east and
west-ln the country now divided into
the commonwealths Of Utah Idaho, Ne
yada Colorado, California, and Arizona
--as missionary, Indian interpreter,
scout guide prospector, explorer,
frontiersman, and pioneer. All these
had their notable occurrences and ad-
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Notice is hereby given 10 business
men and residents IN the garbage dis
trict, that all garbage shall be placed
In boxes or cans and the weight must
not exceed seyenty-hve pounds. All
ashes. glass, crockery, etc, must be
kept separate from other garbage.
Any persons found not complying with
sanitary rules In this respect, will be
forced to cart the same 10 the dump
Ing ground at their own expense.
JOSIAH LEES.
Sanitary Inspector.
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NEW TRAINS FOR SALT LAKE CITY,
Effective February 25th.

On Sunday. the e5th. the Rio Grande
Western railway inaugurates a new
fast train 10 Chicago t"The Scenic
special') leaving Salt Lake City at $40
q. m. arriving Denver at S:25 a. m.
next day and Chicago at 2:l5 ?, m. the
following day. Sleeping cars 10 Chi
cago without change on The Scenic
Special" also on the Atlantic Flyer az
sos p. m. The third train for Denver
and the east leaves here at $3.50 p. m.
Dining cars on all trains Pullman
Palace and Pullman ordinary sleepers.
Free chair cars.
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WAS III A H0RSEg
officer Sperry Was Called to Decide
What Followed.

Someone telophoned TO the police sta
ton late Yesterday afternoon ana m
ouired OF the desk sergeant II there was
such an establishment as horse ino-
tory on Plum alley or Commercial
street
"A WHAT" asked Arthur Pratt. as a
puzzled expression appeared on MS
countenance.
"a horse factory" repeated the IN.
alvidual. and then added; Il thought
there might be a horse factory around
here somewhere, because there's n
frame lying down In Plum alley
Onicer Sperry al once proceeded 20
pMm alley and found n bunch Of hair
and sorne bones. which some reckless
nerso~ dubbed horse. The thing was
Awe and sperry was advised C. SHOOT
4, Tie animal opened its ewes, ano
catching Sperty's eye and noting &C.
termlned look In the pollceman's face
iumped I'd with a snort Of inflgna' iof
and ran rapidly % down First South
Al last accounts 1T" was still run
nlng'
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SALT LAKES NEW HOTEL

Located In the exact geographical GEN.
ter Of the main business portion Of Salt
Lake City. Corner Of Main and Second
South Streets. 2s2 rooms. 81 bath suites.
100 large, light sample rooms
The eye Of the luxury loving COM
meroial man or the swell tourist. ell
ways rolling a fayorlng glance towards
very centrally located and elegant,
first class hotel rests with complacent
satisfaction upon this palatial hosiery.
The Kenyon with all It's luxurious
appointments is as much ahead OF the
ordinary so-called modern hotels as the
Pullman sleeper is ahead Of the coaches
OF long ago
The new hotel has been leased to Mr..
Don Porter The enviable reputation
and unqualified success attained for the
Kenyon is the result Of that favorable
impression always made with each
guest. The excellent table and home
like air that pervades Is invariably
praised by all.
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TRANSFER VANS.
UNDERTAKES AND smsALmtRs

j. L. TAYLOR, MANUtAlL HI -,
burial cases and caskets. once lastss'
and warerooms 2bl-55 East First soulh
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WANTED.

MGR FOR UTAH, CONTROL AGENTS;
kitchen utensll Of merit money getteri small
capital Herrick, i4li Brush, Oakland Gal.
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NOTICE. CAARCE IN TIME

Effective Sunday. the 25th the Valley
and sanpete local trains for Bingham,
H0ber, etc, via Rio Grande Western
Railway heretofore leaving at s:S5 q. m.
will in future depart at $50 a. m. This
line will continue it, three trains 10
ogden at a;45 a. m, 1900 noon Lunch
con in Dining Carr and 9;05 y. m The
Eastern trains with through sleepers
TO Chicago and Dining Cars will leave
at $40 a. m Tine Scenic SpeciaD, 22O
,p. M, Crhe Atlantic Express) and sos
p. m. CHE Atlantic Flyer) The Tintic
Flyer az 500 p m. unchanged, Al
together. the Rio Grande Western Rail-
way operates the best local and through
train service to and from Salt Lake
city.
BEECHAM'S PILLS cure sick head.
ache
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PERSONAL.

OGDEN. UTAH. OGDEN. UTAH. ARRI-
val ~ Mrs Dr. l. Hall. spiritual life reader
aud Clairyoyant palmlst Mrs DR. Hall tells
past present and future without asking a
single question. You are in trouble cal on
this gifted lady Located at 2ily Grand Ave.
Ogden. Utah
TURKISH BATHS AT THE sANITAR.
lun Tor ladies and gentlemen; hair dress ng
manicurlng ana cAifOpuuy; the only lurN.
Sguth
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PREACHING AND PUBLIC
SpEhKIkG."

OF the 5000 copies OF this popular
book published last year only three or
four hundred remain and the author
has decided 10 sell these through the
ordinary agencies for Church publica-
lions. Your local agent VIII order the
book for you or II viii be sent postpaid
from the Deseret News Office. Cloth.
81. 80: Half Morocco, 800.