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The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

A notice of intention to construct a reservoir was filed yesterday in the office of Secretary Akers by the Hud- son Reservoir and Canal company un- der Act Is of the Twentieth legislature, a tax exemption law. According to the law work must begun upon the an- terprise within one year from the date of filing and must be completed within five years from the date of the passage of the act. The time within which notice of intention may be filed under this act will expire next month"; Phoenix Enterprise.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

There are some 240 prisoners in the territorial penitentiary at Yuma and 8 greater proposition of hfe-termers than in any similar institution in the country. Under the superintendency of Herbert Brown the best of discipline is maintained, and there has not been a breath of scandal (so usual hereto fore) connected with the prison man agement. The TRIBUNE man visited the place last week and had talks with Pinal county prisoners, none of whom had any complaints to make of their treatment. Many substantial inn provements are being made on the hill in the way of excavations and enlarg- ing the quarters, the work being done by the prisoners.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Mrs. c. E. Van Deusen, of Kilbourn, Wis, was afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation for long time. She says, q have tried many preparations but none have done me the good that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets have" These Tablets are for sale at Brockway's drug store. Price, 9 cents. Samples free.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Steve Bailey came down Wednesday from his mine, near Kelvin. He res ports the property looking well in the face of his 60-foot tunnel. At Kelvin there is great activity, some twenty five carpenters being at work on the concentrating mill. The traction en- zine is now at Kelvin laid up for re- pairs. It has not yet succe eded in bringing in load of freight.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

According to Chaplain Wells, who has recently returned from the Philip pines, the number of saloons in Manila has increased from three, on the day of Dewey's great victory, to four hun dred at the present time. Thus the work of civilizing the savages goes merrily on.-[ Montgomery Press.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

w.: E. Rose, representing the Los Angeles Herald, has been working up the circulation of that excellent paper in Arizona for the past two months, and has succeeded beyond his expecta- tions. He was in Florence this week.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Mrs, E. P. Jones, Miss Jones and Miss Gestrude Jones, of Findlay, Ohio, were driven over from Phoenix Thurs day by A. L. Stephens, to view the country and especially to visit the Casa aGrande ruins.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Ex-Governor Nj. H. McCord left Tuesday for Washington where he will put in his best licks for statehood and the San Carlos reservoir. No man from Arizona has larger acquaint- ance among Congressman and Senators or yields greater influence.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

The many friends of Br. A. E. Warden in Pinal county will be glad to learn that he returns to SacatoR as physi- .-cian ;Gt the Indian agencE>
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03
Religious Notice.

Date of preaching services changed from second and fourth Sundays, to first and third.
 Preaching services Sunday, 10 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school every Sab bath at 10 30 8. m. i; Christian Endeavor every Sabbath at 6:15' p. m.; prayer meeting every Wednesday at 6 80 p. m.
 All are cordially invited to these services. Il. B. MAYO, Pastor.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03
Washinetonisna.

Johnny-Papa, if man wouldn't tell lie, now like George Washington did, would he be great man like Washington was7
 Papa-I don't know, my son. don't think any of them ever tried Detroit 'sFree Press.U
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Under Sheriff c. G. Powell took Sam Pantefeact, an insane man, to the asylum this week. The unfortunate man is an Engiishman, having family in the old country, and was sent down fresn Mammoth on the 23d.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Headache often results from disord- cred condition of the stomach and con stipation of the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these dis orders and cure the headache. Sold by Brockway's Pharmacy.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

The new school buildings at the sacaton Indian agency, in this county, are under way, and when completed will be among the best in the country. The plan of having the school on the reservation is much better than send- ing the children to Phoenix or Carlisle
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

WANTED-Honest manor woman to travel
 W for large house; salary S65 monthly and expenses, with increase; position per- manent; inclose self lf-addressed stamped en- veIope. MANAGER, 3S0 Caxton. bldg, Chicago.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

The Christian Endeavor Society will hold it's next social at the residence of R. w. Kersey on the evening of March 18th.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

The Florence Card Club met Thurs day evening at the residence of Sheriff Truman and was hospitably enter tained by the genial host and hostess.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Ladysmitaa was relieved by Buffers forces last Wednesday, and the British forces will conduct the war on Boer soil from this time on.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

There is said to be case for the operation of the Edmunds act about mile from the Lochiel custom house.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Mir. C. V. Angulo returned Thursday from Guaymas, where he fed on fish and oysters and returns much i'm proved in health.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

The long-distance telephone line through Florence will be completed to Phoenix and Tucson about March 26th. A large force of men and teams are now engaged in putting up poles and stringing the wire. The first load of poles was brought into Florence Tues day.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Miss Mollie Long is engaged in indexing records in the Coanty Re- corder's office.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Geo. E. Truman, constable at Kelvin, came down from that bustliilg place Thursday.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Mrs. c. D. Henry has been very il. this week with pneumonia, but at last accounts was better.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

F. M. Evans, of Los Angeles, the hus- tling cracker and candy man, was a welcome visitor in Florence this week.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Mrs. Geo. E. Truman is still quite i'll at the residence of her mother, Mrs. D. c. Stevens.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

Isam Phy and his sister, Miss Carrie, are visiting friends in Phoenix this week.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

BoRN-In Globe, Wednesday,, Feb. 2l ], to the wife of S. A. Parnall, daugh- ter.
The Florence tribune., 1900-03-03

E, N. Van Cortlandt, of Denver, re- gistered at the Florence Hotel yester- day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
ZoROAsTEn,s CAREER.

Zoroaster, the game little bay gelding
by Rayon d'0r-Astoria. which has
been winning a number Of races in CAL
ifornla this winter for Willie Shields
his owner, has had an eventful career
during his short period on the tuTi'
Billy Barrick, the plunger, owned him
at one time. He was 50 bad that u
took Barrick three weeks TO find man
who. would accept him as a gift n
naly he secured an angel Who TOOK
Zoroaster up 10 the Canadian circuit
Among bad lot Zoroaster finally won
a seven furlong race in very slow time
Subsequently he was shipped on ths
cars TO another point In Canada nu'
before he reached his destination ne
looked like a wreck He had had car
NJ and in his struggles had torn all the
skin of HIS hips and TANKS, !.
His owner was financially broken ana
tried to sell him. No one wanted nm
Finally he appealed TO Hugh McCaTreh,
horse owner. TO find purchaser iV'
Zoroaster. Hughey accidentally ran
across Willie Shields, the ex-jockey' ana
told him about a good horse he coulo
buy cheap. And" added McCaIren,
TN give you a sure winner Tie j. AZ
20 TO in the betting, Put $40 on MN
and win yourself a horse Noulhs
loath. Shields did as advised. strange
as 1t may seem, the 20 TO chance IO' s
ed home. That night Shields oWnsu
Zoroaster. The geldlng improved s'eaa-
lly under Shields training and has won
over $1,000 this winter. More than tnls'
Shields refused an offer Of sb'oY maui y.
BY Paplnta, the dancer Zoroas'i Z"
entered In all the big handlcaps'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

the llmelight was first used In theatrical
productions 10 the season Of 1875 In
London and was greatly improved In
lS5l-2.
Edward Harrlgan contemplstes revlv-
Ing "old Lavender" for road tout.
Quite number OF vaudeville players
are stranded In Havana.
Edna Wallace Hopper. one Of the
stars Of Chris and the Wonderful
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
THE ACME OF GALLANTRi

A pretty story is told Of Miss Elen
Terry. To assist a certain charity :"
the provinces she offered a KISS 70 "
put up at auction. The BIDDING wa
brisk and had advanced in three i,ap'
from 2 guIneas to 30 when, without lu'.
Their parley, the round sum OF AlO' was
offered. ia.
There being no higher bid me hi..
wa, knocked down by the auetohes 4.
10 a colonel in one Of Enslands eIa. .,
regiments, who came forward 70 ns.'
the blushIng actress. But 10 the ~ ~.
prise Of all present the colonel NV ~.
duced a dear little fair haired poy' s,'A
planned that It was his grandson I nv ~.
birthday and that he had acquired ~. -.
kiss as a birthday gift for him wnt ~,
upon Miss Terry took the chic ~ I ~.
arms and discharged her debt WIN :"
terest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

bicycle races at Paris next summer Ia O
question that Is causing good deal OF
talk just now. The international events
In France ere scheduled for August, so
that any amateurs going over TO COM
pete would have TO leave early In July.
20 as 20 have a couple o. weeks In
which 10 get acclimated after the sea
voyage.
There were several American ana
teurs at the end Of last season who
should stand good show against the
best riders In the world at Paris II
they can get anywhere near their pres.
ent records. II will be a great Pity II
these men cannot have a chance 70 ride
In international championships A spe.
clal rule allows amateurs 70 have their
expenses paid to an International meet,
but owing TO the fight between the l..
a. w. and the n. c. A, last year nel-
Their organization made any money, -
that the latter will hardly feel inclined
10 dip into It's treasury 10 send any
riders on such an expensive trip.
one way out Of the difficulty that has
been suggested Is for the ~ c. A, 70
hold the amateur championship con.
tests early In July and make the track
owner or promoter on whose grounds
they take place guarantee 20 pay thu
expenses OF the winners 10 the Paris
races, LEO ETHERINGToN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

jeska's repertory. and yet the public
would fall over itself In mad rush for
the box office, No, sir, Modjeska might
get a hundred new plays and the people
would still stay away, for they have
come TO regard her irreverently as
has been"
The ex-hlstrion appears to have hit
the nail on the head. If a woman has
been doing particularly good work on
the stage for some years, a few sap
heads and low foreheads who, by some
inscrutable disposition OF Providence,
are permitted 70 infict newspaper read
ers with their rubbish, attempt TO be
funny at the expense OF the actress.
The mental CALDER OF these adolescents
does not admit Of any very ambitious
or subtle form OF humor and therefore
they are compelled 10 confine them
selves 10 filings at the unfortunate vie
TINS advancing years, her fast fading
beauty and all that sort OF thing. Mod
jeska. queenly actress and noble woman
that she is. stands. so far as New York
Is concerned. a victim OF these same
parasites OF the press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
GOLDEN couLD DO ms SHARE.

Here is story Richard Golden tells
which occurred in a club in Detroit
some years age; Golden and his COM
pany We're invited 20 a banquet al a
certain clubhouse. as were also several
members OF vaudeville organization
playing in the city. During the course
OF the banquet the members OF the pro-
fesslon were called upon TO entertain,
Three or four song and dance brethren
came in late at the junoture Of the pro.
ceedings where Mr.. Golden was being
called up, The late corners were seat
ed and Immediately commenced to de-
vour the things on the table and were
soon totally Obvious TO their surround
ngs, With their heads bent close down
10 the table, they shoyeled In the vlct-
uals with both hands and made thom-
selves the objects OF considerable qllet
remark from the other guests. Golden
says the incident reminded him 20
foTcefully Of an occurrence away back
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
one OF the best character actresses in
the United States.

My Daughter-ln-law" as a play Is
scarcely worth the space given to 1t
here. II Is not an exceptionally amb'
tious effort, and yet In some manner II
manages 10 keep the audience laughing
about half the time 1t is really a COM
edy In story and farce In treatment
The actors have apparently determined
TO regard II as q farce. and II is prob
ably fortunate that they have done so,
for, played in the true high comedy
spirit, II Is doubtful II II would bring
more than a half hearted laugh every
now and again. The story Of the play
is simplicity Itself and has done duty
with the French dramatists for genera
tons Reginald Mainwaring, which, by
the way, the people in the play pro-
nounce as though 1t were spelled Man
nering is a young barrister who has
married pretty girl The latter for
some reason is not liked by her mother
ln-law, who has determined TO separate
the young couple. To that end she gets
the servant Of the younger Mainwarlngs
TO report 70 her everything that hap
pens. While the occurrences are inno-
cent enough, the suspicious elder wo-
man sees In them positive evidence that
her sons wife is not conducting herself
as she should. The climax comes when
an imaginary appointment Is 10 be
made which the elder Mrs. Mainwaring
imagines Is between the younger lady
and her husbands secretary. In reality
her own husband Is 10 meet an adven-
turess-a countess from Poland. Mrs.
Mainwaring senior is Of course on
hand and learns Of the perhdy OF her
liege lord. That practically ends the
play, which, while not exactly a pink Of
propriety Is, nevertheless. not vulgar.
at least from the French standpoint.
despite the giddiness Of the aged though
skItlIsh member of parliament.
There are several character sketches.
Two brothers, one an almost blind art
critic. and the other a practically deaf
musician. are ahsurdly unfunny. In the
latter role Ferd. Gotischalk an excep-
tlonally fine actor. was wasted. In fact.
he has never been seen In this city at
such a disadvantage. There is also q
fool private secretary who is close be-
hind the deaf and blind team for unin-
terestlngness. The Countess Lodoiska
Is poorly drawn character, but she Is
necessary for she Is the pivot about
which revolves the little effort at plot.
eliminating as II does, In the exposure
Of the member Of parliament, Reginald
Mainwaring, Sr.. and the discontinue
Of his conscientious though not over.
amiable spouse.
still, after all has been said. there Is
no denying that MY Daughter-in-l law"
appears 20 please the people who night
ly crowd the little Lyceum theater. and
as they are the only critics FOR whom
the box Office cares rap Il Is likely
that Mr.. Charles Frohman is highly
gratlfed at the reception accorded to
his London comedians. especially since
the house profits are all in the family,
so 10 speak, Mr., Daniel Frohman being
the manager Of the Lyceum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

city was sufficient to attract crowd Of
anxious ticket buyers TO the box office
Of the theater at which she might be
billed TO appear. Now the talented
Polish actress finds that much Of her
popularity here has departed, and what
Is worse, II n doubtful that II will ever
return. What Is responsible for this?
That IL a Cubject which has recently
been discussed with much interest
along the Rlalto. One old time actor
who gets things wrong about as aften
AZ any person who frequents that alley
Of misnformation must have had his
prophetic cap on recently, for II Is gen.
orally conceded that az last he has
stumbled on a correct theory or proper
position or whatever you prefer 10 call
II. His explanation OF the decline CT
Modjeska In this city is that the public
has lost interest In her solely because
Of the frequent and sometimes suspl-
ciously earnest references TO her age.
One would think, says this sage. that
ModJeska had become as homely as a
hedge fence and that she was barely
able to walk a few steps with the aid Of
{ pair OF particularly ingenious orutch-
e. AS fact. he added she was never
more regal looking than at present, and
her acting has mellowed until Il is now
better than any she has ever shown us.
/ take no stock in the theory that the
people don't go to see Modjeska because
she has only old plays to offer, Let
Booth appear In the flesh and give US
Hamlet" and "othello" They are
certainly as old as anything In Mod
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

What has been said Of the comedians
as a whole might be said with added
force OF Mr.. Seymour Hicks, 10 whom
Is intrusted the principal male charac-
ter lie has such an air Of authority
that ne almost convlnccs you that be
must be an exceptionally fine actor, but
his work viii not for a moment bear
analysis He talks like a phonograph
with The regulator gone wrong, and
were II not that he is possessed Of a re-
markedly pleasing and distinct voice L
would be impossible 10 more than guess
90 the subject Of his discourse
Mr. Hicks, In the supper scene With
hls wlfe approaches In vulgarlty very
close 10 Dir. Francis Wilson In a similar
l.t In "Erminie" In other words, ne
novels the food into his mouth as
though he had never seen q refined
person az table. and behaves. moreover.
much as a man who had Just emerged
from q % days fast
The only member Of the cast Of MY
Daughter-in-law' who at times threat
ened 10 do something exceptionally
clever was Miss Fanny Brough. who
appeared as the shrewish mother-.n-
law Miss Byough enjoys the reputa-
ton Of being one Of the best character
actresses IN London, and II is not dlfti-
cult to see that there Is probably sub
stantlal basis Tor this estimate Of the
lady's ability But in the play az the
Lyceum, just as you were beginning 10
say TO yourself. Wei, here's one great
player anyway Miss Brough would
hump her shoulders or distort her fea-
lures or take the audience temporarily
into her confidence or do something
else equally infantIle and equally like
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

is 10 star next season will be called
The Watch on the Rhine"
Coquelin has scored a hlt as Jean
Vatican In dramatEation OF Les
Miserables."
Julia Arthurs real name is Ida Lewis.
She Is a Canadian, was born in 1863
and made her FIRST stage appearances as
an amateur az the age Of y years
After two seasons In vaudeville, Flo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
"TheActolS Are Come Hither.' !:
Hamlet. =


the method adopted By the soubrette
at "S5 per" to indicate that the time 10
laugh had arrived. With all her short
comlngs, however, Miss Brough easily
made the hit Of the piece, and II Is very
likely that II Mr.. Frohman should con.
olude to keep her in this country and
compel her slightly to tone down her
contortions she would IN time share
with May Robson the honor Of being
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

Lamp" company, has one Of the largest
collections Of expensive and rare old
laees In this country. This has been her
fad for several years
Sara Bernhard Is giving a series OF
matinees in her Paris theater az which,
assisted by other actors. she recites an
Client and modern poetry. for the benefit
Of poor students.
Henry Irving and Ellen Terry first
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

ers had been shot by the bankers Of the
game
What's the trouble?' inquired Of a
big, burly negro.
1T amt been found out yet, boss
he answered All I knows is dat de
banker put one OF de polka chips In his
mouth an. yelling out dat II tasted Ike
wintergreen, drew his gun an shot two
nlggefs dead
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

Irwin will star again next season in
"The Swell Miss Fitzwell."
II IL claimed that. even at moderate
estimate, there are In the United States
more than 5000 theaters. OF which fully
1000 may be classed as legitimate.
Cissie LOTUS has played Bettlna In
THE Mascot" and not. II is rumored,
with astounding success.
AS BIT Of stage history II 10 said that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

'""s Vn "sn' are Londoner's way
Of saying Yes"
especially he has adopted an accom-.
pllshment OF which he Is exceedingly
proud.
Getting on well, are your" asked the
recent Importation.
Yes" answered the other.
Going 10 stay some timer"
Yes tmore cockney than before).
Like the town.
YES"
Climate agrees with your
YES"
Fully a dozen other questions were
put. the reply TO all Of them being an
affirmative answer. After the seven
tenth or eighteenth Yes" he slapped
the Brltishized actor on the shoulder.
Congratulations, my boyl" he said.
You've got that Yes down fine, You'll
soon be able 10 begin on words OF two
syllables now, won't your"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
WITH THE PLAY ACTORS.

In an English version Of Don Juan"
which Richard Mansfield is 10 play, the
last act is laid after the reformed hero's
death. In spirit land That dramatic
Alexander did not weep because he had
no more worlds TO conquer
DE Wolf Hopper may lmpersonate
"Rlp Van Wrinkle" next season He will