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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-12

Best knit lace-Alrs. J. v. Clifford;
Mrs. NJ. C. McBane.
Knit tIdy-Bessic Goldeller, GiVerton
r. l.: Maud Curtis, West Liberty,
Needlework.
Cotton quilt-A.s G. Kurtzi Mrs. ].
B. Jones.
Patchwork quIlt-Mrs. clifford; Mrs.
Frank Anderson:
Crazy quilt-Mrs. II. Schneider; Mrs
Dandy. -.
Mrs. S. A. Askeen. =
Ch.ld's dress-Mrs. r. H. Mckee:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-12

Il F. /. . .
Machine made nightgown-second.
sun-bonnet-J. Mckee; Mrs. S. A.
Askew.
Six pieces Northumberland, Grace
Noble.
Cross stltch-N1rs. A. wilkIe; H.
Salterbach.
Hemstitchins-Birdle McCracken; H.
Salterbach.
Kensngton stitch in sllk-Mrs. ]. W.
Armstrong; L. Sebring.
Buttonhole stitch-A1rs. NJ. c. Nc
Bane; Maggie Reese.
Outline-Mrs. George thinner, Mrs.
Il. Merkef.
Satin stitch on sllk-Mrs. Maria
Rlnge, Grafton; Mrs. Mary L. Mckee.
Same in linen-Second. Nora B.
Phillips, Grafton.
Persian neutrality-suspicious. Schwalb.
Center piece-N. Phillips; Mrs. NJ.
Lunch cloth-Mrs. William Melgel;
Ida Kraft.
Bulgarian embroldery-M. White;
Mrs. George n. He'll.
Queen Anne darnlng-Seeond, Mrs.
C. Wassman.
Herring bone-stltch-Mrs. H. A1erkel.
Grace Noble. lo5
Luncheon set-Second, Bertha Ross.
Six pieces needlework-Mrs. Kate
Flaccus; Emma Hanauer.
Paper worl1-Rena Kopter, Tina
Goodwin.
Paper flowers-NTrs. A. c. Dyer. Mrs.
Philip Hirsch. ~
Paper lamp shade-Emmn vierheller.
Braiding and Lace Work.
Braiding-Berthn Ross. Mrs. "A.
Wilkie. rs
Point lace--Fannie Tyler, Julia Kraft.
Observation-Disclosures Reese. Mrs. ].
z. Gilfin.
Embroidered nannel-Mrs. Mary L.
Mckee. Mrs. ]. Z. Gifln.,.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-12
The Second Day Of the West Virginia State Fair Was
Remarkable for the Large Attendance Figures.
The JUDGES TAKE A STAND FOR HONEST RACING

Taking Down Two Drivers From Daisy Elder and Filming One
Them Alleged TO Have Been Fixed for Nichols 70 Win
the Race-he Baby Show Was One Of Tuesdays Attractive
Features, and the Winner Was Bridgeport Lad Master
Reed SaryerIhe Night Session Was Attended by Large
Crowd Another Fine Racing Card is Presented for This
Afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-12

NJ. Lee, AlcKee's Rocks. Pa.
llLtGl U ~ y {
Gale. by Greatheart. Colt & John
son. Mantua, o. (Meyers)....u..7 6 4
Mimi. b. M. by Mimi. George
Shrenshost, Du Bois, Pa.
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Time--2:19H. 2:19H. 2:l9i.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-12

$50 Trot.
First heat-Wlth the large field of
thirteen starters. there was great DIFF
flculty in getting fair start for the
opening heat. It was fight between
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-09-12
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20
A O ON MR.. ALLEN.

Mr.. Allen of Tennessee is one of the
most amusing men in the house, whose
keen wit. sense of humor and perennial
good nature make him an agreeable COM
anlon He has, too, a fund Of good
stories1 most Of them on himself, which
he tells in ar inimitable manner. One
or his favorites, and one which he tells
with great gusto. is Of going with some
Of his colleagues in the last campaign
to western New York for the purpose Of
preaching free silver. 1t seems that
failed to come, and before introducing Mr..
Allen the local %spellbinder, who had the
mater IN charge, arose to apologize for
his absence. His apology was of the
spread eagle order.
Friends" he said, 1--WE came together
with the hope of hearing Roger @. Mills
the great Roger @. Mills-the silver
tongued orator of the south. We had ex-
pected that his noble words would make
u hearts swell with patriotism and that
his wonderful logic would bring to the
free silver standard many recruits. We
regret his absence: We miss him from
among us: but he has sent in his place
a man In every way worthy to wear his
mantle; one of the greatest orators in
congress-; a man whose name Is sufficient
to bring people flocking from all sides
to hear the words Of wisdom and patri-
otism which fall from his lips; a man
the peer, friends, of Webster, of Clay,
of the great Calhoun. You cannCt pitch
your expectations too high. I now have
the pleasure of introducing to you
Here the orator came to a full stop: by
the way, what is you name, sir?"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20
1.-THE LITTLE MINISTER"

The first scene of the comedy 1.-The Lit
tie Minister" is Caddam Woods, where
Lady Rabbie, in a red gown and with
rowan berries in her hair surprises Ca
vim Dishart, the little minister" in the
road. There has been trouble between
the weavers Of the town and the soldiers
and a signal of warning a been agreed
upon which will apprise the offending
community of the approach of the red
coats. The signal is the blowing of a
horn. "Babbie" gets the little minister
to blow the horn and then follows the
conflict with the soldiers in which Bah
bic figures on n side, and, Gavin on
the other. After the fight Babbie hooded
clOaked, passes through the line of
soldiers announcing herself as the little
minister's wife, and he Offering no word
of denial. She thus makes her escape.
IN spite OF a great desire to capture her
and many precautions to that end.
Next we see Lady Babbie,, and the
minister In old Nannie's cottage, whittier
Gavin has gone on a mission Of charity.
The gypsy goes there also on a like mis-
sion. There is tea drinking and consider
able discussion during which it becomes
evident to "Babbie' and the other that
the minister is in love with her. Later
on, when Gavin should be at praye meet
Ing, he Is found following the gypsy girl
around. and they have further love
scene not however, before the fact be-
eomss plain tina Gey!n's %parishioners are
not favorable to "Babbie' Ind that soma
OF them are very sore at heart because
their minister pays attention to the girl.
and Is evidently making a fool of HIM
self for her.
The third act takes the lovers and all
concerned to Lord Rintoul's castle. There
Lady Babbie Is revealed in her real char
acter as the fine lady. The minister's
surprise Is great for he has thought
"Babbie" a gypsy girl. The pair declare
their love-, and the fathers consent to a
marriage is asked. But he has other
plans for his daughter. he wants her to
wed somebody else. An interesting dra-
matte situation nsues here and. the cur
tain falls on Lady Babbie". insisting that
Gavin shall acknowledge her his wife as
the soldiers. The last act 10 said to be
full Of surprises.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

man stepped from the hall into the room.
1T means, sir, that this lady Is my
wife. She has informed me that her for
tune is In your hands, and fearing your
opposition we were privately married to-
day. AS your ward"
my ward, sir! That girl is my nur-
sery maid!"
1t was now the young mans turn to
glare, which he did. But when Mr..
Wood informed him that Jennie could
receive her thousand dollars by calling
at his office sthe next morning he cooled
down and taking Jennie by the hand,
said:
Come my love, we will go!"
AS they left the room, Jennie caught
a glimpse of me behind' the portiere
which had drawnb back during the scene.
FAREWELL cried Lennie. Farewell!
my benefactress, friend and counsellor of
my wayward youth" Then to the chil-
dren, Farewell, We cherubs, whose rosy
slumbers 1 rave shared. Farewell, scenes
and haunts Of my youth. A long, long
! FAREWELL" And with another scream she
tainted into her husbands arms, who
carried her into the hall.
I'm glad she's gone" said Harold:
she always washed my nose up"
Wen, 1t was more than a month after,
when one day the nursery door opened
and Jennie came in. s h was SO pale and
seemed SO quiet and subdued that I
scarcely knew her.
Miss Lawrence" she said, hrsmbly, do
you think Mrs. Wood would let me come
back II ! tried to do better?"
Why, Jennie, GIRL" I said kindly, for
her eyes were full Of tears, whats
wrong?"
Its all wrong, Miss Lawrence. and
all my W folly to blame for it. The
day l went from here, Edgar, my hus-
band l mean, for I'm not sure that's his
real name. persuaded me to go to Eng
land with him. He said he was a gentle
mar there and would make me a lady.
SO 1 gave him my money, and we made
all preparations to sail. ALI my things
were sent on board and we were only
waiting on the pier to watch the men as
they loaded the baggage on the ship. The
people were hurriedly going abroad, but
ne kept saying there was no hurry, and
talking and chatting until they pulled
In the plank; then he cried:
".'GoOdby, Jennie; thank YOU for the
cash. and jumped aboard" &
Leaving your" I cried.
Yes, I couldn't Jump You know. He's
gone and taken all my money except one
five dollar bil1.'
t~erest.'' -
"oh, Miss Lawrence, don't say those
hateful words to me. If had only
minded my work and let no~vel-reading
alone l never would have fallen into such
a scrape. I will try, indeed I will, to do
better. If Mrs. Wood will take me back."%
search the city over now, and you will
not find a tidier, handler little maid than
Jennie, the object OF interest.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20
TOO MUCH JOHNSON.

From a standpoint of amusement there
Is nothing of late years to compare with
farce comedy and no author has been
more successful in his field than Mr..
William Gillette. His compositions, 1.-The
Private Secretary" Held by the En-
envy" n Secret Service" have all had
long runs both in London, England, New
York and the announcement that the
most successful of all his comedies, TOO
Much Johnson" will appear at the Grand
opera house on Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday will come as a good news to
all who appreciate good, clean, legitimate
comedy. In common with all creations
of the author there is not a dull line in
Too Much Johnson from the rise of
the curtain to it's final fall While some
of the situations especially in the second
act are simply side splitting. The play
will be produced by a competent COM
pany of players all of whom are specially
qualified for their parts and all who at
tend will be sure of a very pleasant eve
ming,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

Our theater-goers will have an oppor-
tunity to see this very successful play.
1t was seen for 300 nights in New York
and has been witnessed by audiences that
crowded the theaters wherever it has
been presented. We are promised an
unusually strong cast and a perfect pro-
duction by Charles Frohman's company.
The Little Minister" is a triumph for
purity in theatricals says the New York
Herald. 1t will be presented at the Grand
opera house three nights, commencing
Thursday with a matinee Saturday.
There is not today an actor before the
public who has had a longer, more uni
fOrmly successful and honorable stage
career han that sterling artist and re-
putable gentleman, Mr.. Frank E. Aiken,
who will be seen here soon as Lord
Rintoul. in Charles Frohman's company,
presenting "The Little Minister" Mr..
Aiken, as a star and as an actor has for
almost a third of a century held a place
in the hearts of play-goers. His work
has always been of the highest order
and it is a pleasure to meet and greet
Mr.. Aiken season after season, only
won't he please divulge the secret of per-
petual youth which he surely does pos
SeSS.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20
AN INTERESTING OBJECT,
(By a Governess.)

"Oh, Miss Lawrence" said Jennie to
me, one day, clasping both her hands
in theatrical fashion, "if I could only
be before the public eye-an object Of
enough. Wasn't l born poo as a the
heroines of novels are born; Their when
I was IA didn't Mrs. Green take me and
keep me till she died. Oh, such a beau
tiful life as I led there. She used to rise
about noon, and as soon as she was
dressed she sent for me to read to her,
and we read the most enhancing novels
until it was time to go for the drive or
make a call. She told me she was sure
I had a history. Oh, if 1 could only find
out what it is! I don't get much time
to read here"
S much ne better" I answered.
"yeour head has enough trash in it now,
I imagine"
T"oh. Miss Lawrence, if you only had
a soul above your station!"
] was mad. To have this silly girl
telling me that my station was low.
L. of excellent but reduced family, who
only took the place of governess be-
cause my chest was too weak for me to
Keep at dressmaking. So I replied sharp
lN, Jennie Burrils,. if you fill your station
properly you won't have time to talk
about other peoples"
She didn't notice my dignity. but went
on talking away. Miss Lawrence, say
what you please. I am convinced that I
"0S OOTu " Oe u nursery malO. j Yeel
a moving spirit within me which says,
Jennie, you will yet be a great lady
Bat I don't care for that: II I can only
be interesting. You see IN the nursery 1
nave no chance. If I were q governess
now, with deep mourning dresses fitting
my exquisite figure to perfection; or an
authoress who goes to the publisher, and
lifting q veil, discl0ses features Of be-
wildering loneliness; or a teacher whose
graceful figure fits lightly down street
to her daily toil-tnere might be q chance:
who ever m after a heroine in a nur-
sery?"
And this is only a mild type of the con-
versations with which Jennie tormented
me whenever she could persuade me to
come and sit a while with her. True,
she was pretty; had a little graceful fig
ure. with big blue eyes a mass Of light
hair and the most beautiful complexion
that ! have, ever seen. but she was SO
cratic. She was nearly eighteen when
Mrs. Green died. n Mrs. Wood. a niece
OF Mrs. Green. took her into her house,
hold. Imagine a girl of her age and posi-
ton wearing her hair falling in a mass
of curls over her figure. This she did be-
cause Mrs. Green had said 1t reminded
her of Sophonisba Araminta Monticello
in the "Love-Lorn Shepherd However
after the baby Ia hauled out sctne fist
duls OF it. and she had caught K in each
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

the present state of affairs comes from
the Society of Dramatic Authors" who
bemoan the fact that plays which would
succeed in Paris fall so frequently in
writings is slight. Only the French farces
are in demand here, and it is doubtful
if many of them prove very profitable.
With the exception of "Zaza' no French
play of a serious nature has met with
any widespread popularity in America
rano de Bergerac" stands so much in a
class by itself that it can scarcely be
taken into consideration along with the
rank n file of modern dramas. Yet 1t
has done more han any other play to
increase the payment of royalties to this
society. in spite of it's not being pro-
tected in certain countries. The writ
ings of the younger school, such as
Laredan, Donnay, Herwant and the
others, rarely cross the frontiers of
France. and usually meet with disaster
when they do. AT one time he French
dramatists sent their plays all over the
world. and at least n theater in New
York existed for years on French dramas,
and came to an end finally when this out
put ceased. Now only Bison, Feydeau
and other farce authors carry the repu-
tation Of the French drama into other
lands. More and more do the young
French dramatists occupy themselves
with questions of adultery in all it's
phases and with psychological variations
OF the same theme. In the field Of COM
edy the subjects are so essentially Paris
ian that they can scarcely be cOmpre-
hended in other countries. It is this
quality in the French farce which has
enabled the Germans to find a greater
demand for their lighter writings in ev-
cry country.
Francis Wilson is reported to have re-
Gently said: There are actors who
seem to think hat minstrel work is be-
meath their dignity. The best of them
take the opposite view. I remember an
incident that occurred when we were
travelling in that historic all-star cast
of The. Rivals One of our ladies was
speaking Of a friend that had an attach
naent for a minstrel performer and she
expressed regret that her friend had not
placed -her affections on a man higher
IN the profession. Dear old Mrs. Drew
resented the jab at minstrel men. de-
chring hat burnt cork was no more de-
grading than grease paint. She appealed
to Mr.. Jefferson, who quietly remarked
that he would have no objection to a
daughter of his marrying a minstrel pro-
vided she loved him. L used to black
up myself he added; so did Forrest;
and Booth used to play the BANJO Then
Crane suddenly remembered when he was
middle-man in a minstrel show, and Nat
Goodwin recalled the time when he and
I were members of a minstrel band to-
fgether. So it turned out that every man
In our party had at some time in his
career been in the minstrel business"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

In the boosted days of Elizabeth ac-
tors and their kind of folk We're statu-
torially declared to- be ogues and vag-
abonds. The other day Actor Henry r.
wing was a guest of the president Of the
United States, and on the same evening
the secretary Of war gav a supper in his
honor. But this is the nineteenth century
in spite of the tainted arithmetic of the
Chicago Times-Herald n other crazy
ca%lculatOrs.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Lady Velva Won D%erenburg, whose
mother is one Of the court ladies at Brus-
sells, is the latest novelty introduced into
the Casino chorus.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

The existing theatrical situation in
Paris Is described now as a crisis in 9TH
err countries. The latest complaint Of
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20
PRETTY JAPANESE CUSTOM.

Instead Of an engagement ring the
Japanese lover gives his sweetheart a
piece Of beautiful silk for her sash.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

Last week Miss Ada Rehan signed q
contract with Klaw n Erlanger, under
which she is to tour the country for 10
weeks in the spring, opening March IL
at Ford's opera house, Baltimore. Miss
Rehan's repertoire will consist of Tam
ing of the Shrew." School of Scandal"
Country Girl" "Subtleties Of jealousy
Love or Clutches, "Much Ado About
Nothing.'..s Twelfth Night and ''The
Last Word:"4A Richard Dorney, who was
intimately associated with the late Au-
gustin Daily, will look after Miss Rehan's
interest. and the management announces
that every effort will be made to secure
as many of Miss Rehan's former asso-
GATES at Days as can be engaged for
the tour. t.tfL
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

Felix Schweighofer. the gifted Ger
man actor, who has been in this coun-
try about a month writing his personal
observations Of the American stage,
says that he has been pleasantly SUR
prised by the great productions he has
seen. He thinks that If New York, Is
a fair criterion then American theatre
calls are as fully advanced as either in
his own country or anywhere else in Eu-
rope. Ben Hur," was a revelation to
the German player. and he says that. 1t
also disabused his mind of an impress
sion gained before coming here that. In
plays Of his kind American actors adj
hered to the old method or stilted style
of playing these roles. To his surprise
he found they were just as realistic and
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

M. Coquelin, the famous French actor
has revived the dramatic version of "Lel
Miserables," familiar in Paris, and ID
credited with scoring another great hi
there, as Jean Vatican in the play.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

Mrs. Lily, Langtry. who Is to present
her new piece. The Degenerates.' which
Sydney Grundy wrote for her in this
country. reached New York last Sunday.
Mrs. Langtry's present visit 10 the first
one in four years. She is said to be as
beautiful as ever, but has grown thin
ner. Mrs. Langtry's latest husband.
Hugo de Battle, is fighting the Beers in
South Africa. The famous Jersey Lilly
registers as Mrs. de Battle. Considerable
Interest centers in THE Degenerates,''
which Is said to be one Of the most Inn
moral OF many such plays seen in Lon
don in years.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-20

Nelson Roberts, who ,rumor has assoc
lated for several weeks with the manage
ment of Roster and Bial's Music Hall, in
New York, assumed absolute control of
that place last week. It is reported that
in the future the house will be devoted
to big scenic productions in which enor-
ballots will be the feature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-01
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

Carl Smith, an American sculptor. has
died at Copenhagen.
1t was denied by Russian authorities
that any prohibition of export of cereals
had been issued.
Three cases of bubonie plague at elias
gov have been taken in charge by the
medical authorities.
United States Consul Fee, at Bombay,
reports to the state department that
cholera is raging there.
The Duke of Manchester, who it was
reported was to have married Il Cinein-
natl heiress, was declared bankrupt
An anarchist has been arrested at Car
rara, Italy. on suspicion of having con
spired to assassinate King Victor EN-
manuel III.
An official dispatch from Korea says
that 1000 rebels have attacked Song
Ching, burning the government buildings
located there.
Giuseppe Tomazo a Venetian, an ac
complice of Luchenni, the anarchist who
killed the Empress Elizabeth of Austria,
was arrested at Budapest.
The eight cared crew of the NcspeI
Boat club of Philadelphia won the cham.
pionship in the international regatta held
under the auspices of the Paris eXposi
ton.
The British admiralty according to the
London Daily Mail, is buying large guam
titles of American coal for the use of the
fleet in home waters and the Mediter
raneau.
King Oscar has formally agreed TO act
as arbitrator Of the claims for coupcnsa
ti,, fnr ieSSoS sustained hv British and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-01

The country is still waiting to get
final report from Mr.. Sulzer as to the
distribution among the widows and
orphans of fallen Beers of that SIS and
some odd cents left over from the
$500 collected at the Washington pro-
Boer meeting. The reason for the de
lay must be that Mr.. Sulzer knows
that the Democratic politicians ON his
committee could not be got together
for final action on the surplus, without
consuming more than the amount Of
the surplus in champagne and cigars.
The facility with which nearly $1,S00
could be dined and wined away by his
committee was so well demonstrated
that it would be unnecessary TO further
experiment on a meager SIS remnant.