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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Denmark, Sept. 2s.-Burglars came
to the house of Thomas Taylor in
this city, and, arousing Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor, demanded $50 in cash. When
Mr.. Taylor replied that there was
no money in the house, one of tine
men fired shot through the window,
striking Mr.. Taylor in the arm, SER
iously but not fatally wounding him.
The burglars then disappeared and
no trace of them can be discovered.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

poses is obtained from the leaves Of
the Australian gum tree and in Ger
many, Russia, Norway and ether
countries, gas made from wood has
been introduced. Almost every trea
may be said in a way to produce gas.
for they all give off carbonic acid gas
in greater or less quantities during the
night.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Denison, Sept. 2s.-The w. A. Me-
Henry herd of AberdeenAngus cattle
won great victory against the COM
bined forces from the east and west
at the Illinois state fair, taking both
aged and young herd prizes, and seven
first and four second prizes. This es-
tablishes their premiership" for the
year
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04
STANDS by UNITED STATES.
England Agrees with America OF
German Proposition.

london, Sept. 26.-Lord Salisbury
terms identical with those of the
United States.
According to a dispatch received
here from Berlin, the Russian and
japanese replies to Germany's propo-
sal assert that Russia "assents in
principle" while Japan's answer is
an unemphatic approval.
Berlin, Sept. 26.-rThe foreign Off
Gals here inform the Associated Press
that Russia and Japan have formally
answered the German note, 'particu-
larly emphasizing their agreement TO
the proposition to have the ministers
designate the guilty"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Recently a new fruit was exhibited
to the fellows of the Royal Horticul-
tural society in London. The plant
bearing it is hybrid between the
raspberry and common blackberry
The taste of the fruit combines the
flavor of the dewberry with that of tbs
raspberry, and it comes into perfection
as the raspberries are failing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Picking, Sept. 29.-The assassin OF
Baron Won Ketteler was tried by court
martial. The court decided IL would
be unjustifiable on the evidence pre-
scented to pronounce sentence, bu,
the prisoner will be held in the hope
Of obtaining further information
against him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Independence, Sept. 2S.-Nandalism
and incendiarism occurred at the
high school building. supposed to be
the work of tramps. Books We're
torn, pictures thrown down and gen.
eral destruction. A fire was set in
the basement and the building was
partially destroyed. Loss, about ST.
900, fully insured. School will be
closed for six weeks
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

London, Sept. 23.-"Messrs. Steyn
and Reitz," says dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Lorenzo Marquee,
twill remain with the fighting burgh-
ers, and il is estimated that a force
of Beers, aggregating from 1000 Ia
10000 is planning to harrass the Brit
ish lines of communication"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Lord Rowton. who is the literary
executor Of the late Earl of Beacons-
field, has been visiting the queen. and
it is rumored that she has directed him
to put off the publication of Beacons-
fields memoirs till after her death.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Having duly annexed the Transvaal,
Gen. Roberts appeals to the Beers to
stop fighting. AS they are now. from
the British point of view, legally sub.
jects of Queen Victoria, why not have
the Beers arrested?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Keokuk. Sept. 27.-Thc depot agent
Of the Adams Express company has
been robbed of thousand-dollar
package, consigned by local bank
to Selma, Iowa. The package was
supposed TO have been put in the
safe, but was missing when the de-
pot agent checked out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

This years wine yield in France is
expected to be exceptionally abundant.
The "Moniteur Vinicole" estimates tho
total output for France at $4,000, 900
hectolitres. as compared with $4,000.
600 in 1899.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Paris, Sept. 2s.-lhe French consul
at Shanghai cables that Tung Fuh
Sian has just been appointed general
of the western and northern armies
The Chinese viceroys have received an
imperial secret decree instructng
them TO fight the foreigners and des-
troy them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

Keokuk, Sept. 2s.--Crocker's Iowa
brigade, which is holding a reunion
here, unanimously voted down pro-
posal to return to the state of South
Carolina the flag that Colonel j. {,
Kennedy, now of the national sol
diers' home at Milwaukee, captured
on the capitol at Columbia. The flag
will remain in the rooms of the Iows
Historical society at Iowa City.
George w. Vanderbilt is adding a
100000 dairy building to the equip
ment of Baltimore Farms.
Society is like masked ball where
nobody unmasbs,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04
GEN. PALMER DEAD.
Aged soldier and Statesman Dies Sud-
denly of Heart Trouble.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 26.--Ex-Unitcd
States Senator and Ex-Governor John
NJ. Palmer died at his residence in
this city yesterday morning. Heart
failure was the cause of death Cen
eral Palmer was honorary pall-bearer
at General Netherlands funeral last
Saturday, and was on the street view
ing the Examinations at late hour
Monday night, apparently well. He
was SO years of age. General Palmer
was the candidate of the gold demo-
Gratis for president in 1896.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

The Mexican census. recently COM
p'eted, shows total population of H.
49l,573, over two-thirds of whom are
illiterate. Over so per cent of the pop.
ulation is of mixed or Indian blood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04
Holland i. warned py Great Britain.

London, Oct. Threat Britain has
sent a note to the Dutch government
according to dispatch from Amster-
dam to the Daily Mail, which CON
tains warning that, If Mr.. Kruger
is allowed to carry bullion or state
archives on board the Dutch war
ship which is to bring him to Europe,
it will be regarded as breach OF
neutrality on the part of the Meth
.,1.lnI,l.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

The undertakers CT Cincinnati have
formed trust. Doubtless the men,
bers will boycott all their acqua.nt-
ances who persist in remaining alive
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04

The WORKOUT uniforms of the British
army are sold at auction each year.
and bring back into the treasury near
ly $500
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-04
by ID. G. MOTT.

When the wind propels a nat it is
chased. but the remarks CT the man
who owns the hat are seldom chaste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22
THE CHORAL SOCIETY,
Prof. Parker's "HOra NOvissima" to BE
Tn Hin

Prof. Parker's "HOra NOvissima" to Be
Taken Up October 1.
The board Of managers Of the Choral So
ciety held their first meeting on Thursday
evening since the list Of July. All but two
of the members were present, having re-
turned from their summer vacations.
The plans for the year as already an
nounced were presented by the board A
letter was read from Professor Parker, the
conp poser Of "Hora Novissima," written in
London, announcing his acceptance Of the
dates hxed by the society for his presence
here. This work will be taken I'D at the
opening rehearsal and will be kept In re-
hearsal until Its performance In February,
except for the Interruptions required in re-
viewing the choruses OF the Messiah
Professor Parker stated that flora Novis-
sina" had been accepted for performance in
London by the Royal Choral Society, quite
the most important chorus in England
The reports from the members Of the
board indicate q considerable enhancement
OF the chorus for the year, the first rehear-
sal taking place on Monday, October l.
Mr. Charles Louis POLAND Of the board
Il to visit the Worcester festival next week
and Il particularly charged to report upon
the availability Of Brahms' German Re-
Quiem'' and Cesar Franclk's Les Beati-
tudes." the principal works to be given
there Tor futurg use b1 ths Choral 0ooiety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

conclusion of the various plot perplexities
entitled There Once was a Small Street
Arab.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH. - Chesapeake
Beach, the resort down on the bay,
which has been the outing place for thou
sands of pleasure seekers during the swell
tering summer days, is still open and will
remain so during the entire winter. cater
ing to the pleasure and enjoyment of Its
many patrons. The salt water bathing this
month is the finest of the season, bracing
and invigOrating. Fishermen by the hum
dreds. amateur and professional. are now
focking to the shores of the bay, and the
long pier. extending for half a Inile into the
water Is the great rendezvous for the dis
oiples of Walton, as the tailor fish are
numerous and the sport exciting. Oysters
which are taken fresh from the bay every
day. are served in every Imaginable style
and included in the fine table d'hote dinner
which is furnished at the large casino. At
the present time Prof. Smiths Ladies' Ma
rine Band is discoursing frst-class music,
and on Sundays the concerts given by this
band are well worth hearing. Fast excur-
sion trains leave the District line depot of
the Chesapeake Beach railway Sundays at
10 and IL am. and p 1, 5:i5 and 7 pm,
and returning leave the beach at 2, $50.
$50, 1 and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

A large crimson leather travelling pillow
called the ''Zaza," gotten out by an enter
prising London firm, has become the rage
on the Atlantic steamers and also on the
continent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

THE Girl With the Auburn Hair wa
unmasked recently in Chicago Some mis-
creant stole her wig and she recklessiy ap
peared in her act wearing borrowed wiz
of golden hue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

j. z. Dodson. the eminent character ac-
tor, hitherto identified with the Frohman
plays, and most recently seen here in BE
cause She Loved Him So has gone into
vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

After many disappointments 1t Is now
given out that "A Million Dollars" by
George Hobart and Louis Harrison, will
have its first production next Monday night
in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Sydney r. Ellis 1.-The Watch on the
Rhine" with AL Wilson in the star role is
reported to have had a. successful first
night opening up in Pennsylvania last
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

the case of Charles H. Hoyt 1t is alleged
that when i'll he had been ill-cared for and
excessively subjected to the influence of
narcotics. 1t is claimed that he Is now in
the pink of condition weighing 100 pounds
and. moreover, the possessor Of 100000 in
cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Manager Greenwall of the American The.
alter, New York. and who runs a chain OF
theaters I'm Texas, a heavy loser by
the Galveston cyclone his opera house In
that city being total loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22
Round Trip &c. Children Half Fare Parlor CaSea 15c Extra

pany. L. Stoddard Taylor is business man.
ager. Mr.. HanfOrd has provided Private
john with fine scenic equipment and a
carefully selected company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Captain Marshall. author of "a Roya
Family" has sold his latest comedy, a.
Noble Lord" TO Charles Frohman, and /
Will be the second production of the En-
pire Theater Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Mary Hampton objected to the produc-
ton Of "A Prodigal Daughter" at the Amer
lean Theater, New York, on account Of the
horses used to bring out the realistic parts
of the piece, and THE Wife was put on
instead. Miss Hampton was injured in
Denver while out horseback riding. and. as
a result, was on crutches for a month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Weber & Fields are discussing the ad
Visibility of burlesquing Arizona" o
"Richard Carvel' as their novelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Walter Jones was recently married to a
Chicago lady named Mrs. Pulsifer, and as
she is worth nearly $1,000, 600. it is thought
Walter will be occupied during the next
couple weeks in avoiding work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

The ROssow Midgets are not in a vaude
Vile company this season, but are indie
pendently playing dates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22
Aside.

Lafayette, the quick change artist, has
made tremendous hit in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

The white Rats initiated twenty-three
new members last Sunday, many of them
being prominent in the vaudeville ranks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

In the new melodrama, THE Price of
Peace" produced at the Drury Lane, Lon
don. and which will later be seen in this
country. under the management Of Charles
Frohman, there Is a hospital scene, q we'd
ding at Westminster Abbey, q reception at
the foreign Office and the execution Of a
Russian spy. The wedding scene is an ex-
act reproduction Of the Rosebery wedding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Mrs. Leslie Carter is back in New York
and Is happy over the fact that she has
gained several pounds in weight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Georgia Game has succeeded to the place
In Foxy CUTLER" left vacant by the res
ignatiOn of Paula Edwards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

made Il tremendous hit in London.
vaudeville and her first week was great
success
Weber & Fields are discussing the ad-
visibility OF burlesquing Arizona" or
Richard Carvel" their novelty.
The Rossow Midgets are not in a vaude-
willie company this season, but are indie
pendently playing dates.
The white Rats initiated twenty-three
new members last Sunday, many Of them
being prominent in the vaudeville ranks.
and is happy the fact that she has
gained several pounds in weight.
Georgia Game has succeeded to the place
In Foxy CUTLER left vacant by the res
ignatiOn of Paula Edwards.
Charles Evans. formerly of Evans &
IIoey. is reported to be hit in Naughty
Anthony in which he IS now starring.
May Irwin's new play is called The Belle
of Bridgeport" and was produced for the
first time at New Havn Conn, last night.
Jessie Bradford a washington girl. will
appear one OF the principals in Viola
Aliens company on Monday evening at the
National.
a game of basket ball. played by five la
dies each side. is used as the closing at
traction for Sherdan's City Sports the COM
ing season.
All the scenery and properties for the
Julia Marlowe production of Barbara
Freitchie' were burned in the Terminal
building fire in New York.
Frederick warde is reported TO have done
nicely in Richmond during the past week.
He opened his season with a new play, en-
titled The Dukes Jester
Nellie Hawthorne has decided to return
to vaudeville. She has resigned her place
with the Rogers Brothers. and Marian
Langdon has taken her place.
Julie Opp and Fay Davis, American girls,
have made distinct hits in the London pro-
duction Of "A Debt of Honor and their
dresses are described 'as marvels.
Merit Osborne. Eric Hope and Gilbert
Gregory will have leading roles In the must
cal comedy "A Gay Grisette," soon to be
produced by Manager A. II. Chamberlyn.
Hope Booth is to remain star, notwith-
standing the dismal failure of - Wife in
Pawn She is to have the chf0 role in
the melodrama War and Women"
London has gone Nell Gwynne" crazy.
Three productions dealing with the same
story but under different titles are now
being played in the great metropolis.
An entirely new chorus was trained for
the Casino production THE Belle of Bo-
hemia, but two out of the nfty-two en-
gagged having appeared a that house before.
Florence St John recently returned to the
stage In London, appearing in ''Floradora"
her voice is gone, but she still retains much
OF her oid-tlme cleverness.
The sketch, "A Sunday With Aunt Mary"
interpreted by Mary Dupont and Charles
Lothian, has proven big success and has
been booked by the syndicate for seventeen
weeks.
Charles b. Hanfords company, which is
now complete. has been busily rehearsng
private John Allen" His tour in this play
opens at Lynchburg. October 1. Miss Ma
ne Drofnah u the leading lady Of the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Little Ida Mule has at last gone into
vaudeville and her first week was a great
success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

The comfortable sum Of 1888 30 was
drawn by Chase's Lyceum Theater In Bal
tinlore at the matinee last Wednesday for
the benefit of the Galveston sufferers. This
added to the 1881 realized at Chase's New
Grand here. makes Mr.. Chase's sole con-
tributions to the cause 81. 61N 30 In one day.
Sensational charges have been made In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Charles Evans. formerly of Evans &
Hoey. is reported to be hit in Naughty
Anthony" in which he IS now starring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Clyde Fitch the playwright, who has been
in Europe all summer. sails for home next
month, and about the first of the wear
moves into a handsome new house he has
built In New York. Eleven years ago Mr.
Fitch was travelling with Richard Mans
field at SIS per week and board, acting as
playmaker Of Beau Brummel." Mr.. Fftch's
fortune Is now estimated at 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Minnie Maddern F'iske has completed all
her plans for the season, and will open at
bridgeport, Conn, October l. Becky
Sharp and Tess will be her foremost
plays, although 1t is said she will produce a
new play founded ON popular novel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

May Irwins new play is called The Belle
of Bridgeport" and produced for the
first time at New Havn. Conn, last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

In addition TO Henry "" Richard Mans
field will produce two new PLAYS the comm,
season One is a four-act comedy entitled
M Beaucaire." taken from Newton Bootl
Torkington's story Of that name. and tn,
other VIII be built around Herod the Great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Nellie Hawthorne has decided to return
to vaudeville. She has resigned her place
with the Rogers Brothers. and Marian
LangdOn has taken her place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Frederick Warde is reported TO have done
nicely in Richmond during the past week.
He opened his season with a new play. en-
titled The Dukes Jester"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

New York to see Sothern In 'Hamlet, be
fore booking the attraction for his theater.
and after witnessing the first act teie-
graphed his partner: 1.-The agony is over:
husband and wife doing WELL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Julie Opp and Fay Davis American girls,
have made distinct hits in the London pro-
dUction Of "A Debt of Honor" and their
dresses are described s marvels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

The Automobile Girl" q sketch written
around an act that was popular on the roof
gardens of New York last summer scored
big hit in Syracuse last Monday. It
was performed by a young woman soprano
and three boys, all OF whom made hits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

conclusion Of tine various plot perpIexities
entitled, There Once was a Small Street
AraI,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Viola Aliens appearance Monday even
Ing at the National Theater will be her
third visit to Washington as a star" It Is
matter OF interest that the advance sale
UP to noon today was more than three
times what was taken for 1.-The Christian"
during like time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

All the scenery and properties for the
Julia Marlowe production of Barbara
Freitchie" were burned in the Terminal
building fire in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

The melodrama, 1.-The Scarlet SIM" writ
ten by George Sims Of London, has been
secured for this country by Frank Sanger.
The piece is reported to have been very
successful upon its first weeks presenta-
ton in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Merit Osborne, Eric Hope and Gilbert
Gregory will have leading roles In the musi-
cal comedy "A Gay Grisette," soon to be
produced by Manager A. II. Chamberlyn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

The sketch "A Sunday With Aunt Mary"
Interpreted by Mary Dupont and Charles
Lothian. has proven a big success and has
been booked by the syndicate for seventeen
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

There will be more foreign acts on the
American vaudeville stage this season than
have appeared here for the last twenty
years No less than $50 English and con-
tlrental acts have signed contracts with the
Vaudeville Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

A game Of basket ball. played by five la
dies on each side is used as the closing at
traction for Sheridan's City Sports the COM
Ing season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

playing considerable energy and enterprise
this season. One Of them. the Dewey Bur-
lesquers, have burlesque on David
Harum.' and will produce it before Mr..
Crane puts on the legitimate dramatiza-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Jessie Bradford. Washington girl, will
appear as one OF the principals in Viola
Aliens company on Monday evening at the
National.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Hope Booth is to remain a star, notwith-
standing the dismal failure of - Wife in
Pawn" She Is to have the chW role in
the melodrama War and Women"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Florence St John recently returned to the
stage In London. appearing in ''Floradora
Her voice is gone, but she still retains much
OF her oid-tlme cleverness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

London has gone Nell Gwynne' crazy
Three productions dealing with the same
story but under different titles are now
being played in the great metropolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

An entirely new chorus was trained for
the Casino production, THE Belle of Bo-
hemia,' but two out of the nfty-two en-
gagged having appeared at that house before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Charles B. Hanford's company, which is
now complete, has been busily rehearsing
private John Allen" His tour in this play
opens at Lynchburg, October 1. Miss Ma
Tie Drofnah L. the leading lady of the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-22

Sweet Annie Page" Is the title Of the
new comic opera written for Lulu CHASER
by Louis De LANCE and Edgar Smith, and
the theme Is said to have been suggested
by the character in Shakespeare's "Merry
Wives" Miss Glaser's tour does not be-
gin until after the election.