davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-20

Washington, December i9-The ratihca-
ton Of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty has had
the effect of bringing to light consider
able amount Of heretofore latent opinion
OBJ the Sthnllan canal project in general
and as 10 the Nicaragua plan in particular.
j is said that the object Of the opposition
IS to attempt 10 bring about a serious dis
agreement between the house aud scuatc
regarding the Morgan and Hepburn bills
with the hope Of delaying definite action
so long as TO make congress feel disposed
TO look with some favor on the Panama
route or some other like project. There
Is strong reason to believe that such at
tempts will not be successful, FOR IT Is
pointed out that the Nicaragua project *
not partisan matter and that the bills
now before congress has the same object
in view although they are different in con
struction.
The latest story that has been put anoat
by the opposition Is TO the effect that a
German steamship company has secured
concession for TIE exclusive navigation
of San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua,
and that Germany which is not inclined
to recognize the Monroe doctrine, will be
much harder to deal with than England
has been. II is doubted that there is any
foundation for the story, but authorities say
that even II II be true no permanent harm
can come 10 the canal project through such
concession. They point out that the
United States will secure the right Of way
for the canal from the Nicaraguau and
Costa Rican governments. which govern
ments will be under the necessity of getting
rid Of any entangllng concessions or other
agreements The same authorities say that
the only danger Of any material disagree.
ment between the house and the senate
lies in the probability that the former viii
insist that the large sum Of money neces-
sary 10 the construction Of the canal shall
be placed out only on warrants drawn by
the president, thus placing the responsi
bIlity in the highest possible hands and
minimizing the possibility Of scandal In the
handling Of the 2OOOO0,oOo or so dollars
which will be available II the construction
Of the canal is decided on
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-20
MR. BrRToN.s PLANs.

Chairman Burton Of the rivers and har.
bors committee has definitely decided that
he VIII not go TO Texas during the holiday
recess and has so Informed Representative
Ball today. Mr.. Burton has not been al
together well for some time past and his
physician advised against bis making the
contemplated trip at this time Of the year
when bad weather is likely to be encount-
cred. He has not given mp the idea, how.
ever. and It Is his purpose now 70 spend
several days IN looking ever the Texas
waterways for which improvement Is asked,
particularly the Trinity river. soon after
the river and harbor bin Is passed by the
house and while II Is under consideration
by the senate. Aif. BAN regards this as
being favorable to the Trinity project
iuasmuch as 1t seems TO Indicate that hr.
Burton wishes to further post himself In
order 20 be in position to answer any
questions about the matter while the SEN
ate is considering the bill II the present
plan IS carried out the trip will possibly
bc made during the latter part Of February
or early in March.
RAILS HOME THRUST
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-20
Opposition Is Said to Be Trying to
Bring on Disagreement.
BALL CONCEIVED THE MOTION TO RE
COMMIT PHILIPPINES TARIFF
With Instructions Which Was Made by Leader
Richardson-Mr. Burton Will Not Visit
Texas for the Present.

At to admit the fact, II IS known he is the
authority for the motion made in the house
Yesterday by the Minority Representative
Richardson TO recommlt the Philippines
tariff bill to the ways and means com
mittee with instruction 10 report a bill
reducing the tarin laws ana internal rev
cnuc laws now In force In other portions
Of the United States to q revenue basis
and applying the same 70 all portions Of
the United States, including the Philip
pine islands. to be In enfrrt in said islands
until order has been restored there and
Filplnos permitted. with the aid OF the
United States, 30 establish stable and in
dependent government" Mr.. Ball drew up
thc motion, hut preferred not TO place It
before the house in person and therefore
turned II over to Mr.. Richardson. II Is
conceded TO have been very strong eE.
position Of democratic doctrine,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-20
Mr.. sHEPPARD's MOTHER DEAD.

Representative Sheppard early this morn
ing received delayed telegram stating
his mother was very low. He boarded n
train for Texas during the forenoon. but
before he left the depot another message
was received stating that she was dead
and that the funeral had already taken
place Under the circumstances, he de-
cded not TO make the trip. The death &C
curr Naples, Morris county. The de-
ceas as 81 years Of age.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-20

BALRs HOME THRUST.
While Representative Ball has not seen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
The Grand-yaudevilIe.

Chase's was popular place yesterday
afternoon ant the matinee audience was
the largest Monday opening that the house
has ever had, except on a holiday. The
immense gathering appeared to enjoy the
work of Al Leech and his three Rosebuds
above any other number Of the programme
and the act went with rush. Leech has
changed the offering little since it was
last seen at the Grand and the alteration
has been for the better. II is one of the
funniest vehicles in vaudeville and it is
splendidly Interpreted by the principal
player and his three associates, Hester
Armstrong, a Washington girl; Norma
Mendia and Cara Kilani.
The conspicuous place on the bill is
given to an operate comedy. so called.
which enlists the services OF five good
operatic artists. Playwright George H
Broedhurst who has written several sue
cessful farces. has taken Flotow's beauti
full Martha and tempered with the lines
By introducing a good deal OF modern
slang which tends to cheaper the piece.
There is no doubt but that it would be
a better entertainment if Mr.. Broadhurst's
contribution were dispensed with alto
gether and the original lines substituted,
for as at present given the audience is
undecided as to whether to take the affair
seriously or accept il as condensed
comic opera Some OF the principal num-
bers of Martha" are rendered very ac-
ceptably. and Myra French, the soprano,
wins considerable appreciation by her sing
ing of THE Last Rose of Summer The
ensemble work, especially the spinning
song and goodnight number. is eftec-
tive Assisting in the presentation are
Elvira Croix- Seabrooke, Edgar Temple, J.
c. Taylor and Henri Laurent.
III -fNarr saaF
which he gives excellent limitations OF
some well-known actors. Those who come
within the range OF the Sullivan represen-
tatfon are Dan DAILY. Lew Dockstader,
Frank Daniels. James Thornton, Wills 7.
Sweatman. James T. Powers. John T. KEEL
ly, and j. II. Stoddard- Besides these
varied impersonations, Mr.. Sullivan shows
the difference between the old time and
I'D to date coon songs and concludes his
remarkably good turn with an imitation
Of an amateur song and dance team max
ing their first appearance. Morton and Ell
lott, billed as a musical team with oddt-
ties, prove 10 be bat ordinary musicians.
but their clever weaving Of fanciful de-
signs from sheets of plain paper is one Of
the most novel bits OF work that has been
seen on the Chase stage for long time.
Maud Mcintyre sings character songs very
acceptably, while her story telling is a
great aid in winning an encore.
The programme includes two sketches,
both different in character. and entitled
| "A Sporty Education" ana In Haydn
| Time" The former IS presented by Ida
| Van Sicklin and Wallace Campbell, while
the bucoIic playlet is given by Theodore
| Westlnan and Lily Wren. Neither is es-
pecially good. critically considered. but
| both win a moderate reception, and amuse
the audience. The concluding act is con-
| tributed by Rosaire. a slack wire perfor-
mer. who has a number of good tricks
| which he gives withzease and grace. Natl
nee daily
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
HENRY MILLER's NEW PLAY.
Makes Hit with Orchard Savage
Mt Rochester, n. Y.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Dec. S1.-Henry
Miller began his season under the man
agement of Wagenhals & Kemper at the
Lyceum Theatre here tonight, in Made
leine Lucette Ryley's new play, Richard
Savage" 1t is the first serious play from
Mrs. Ryley's pen, and much curiosity had
been aroused. The audience, by its close
attention and hearty applause at the close
of each act, voted it a success. 1t will
probably be classed as romantic melo-
drama.
Dir. Miller has apparently found his
longlooked for opportunity for all his
personal success was unqualified. Favor
able comment was heard concerning the
manner in which Wagenhals G. Kemper
have staged the play. The scenes show
ing the interior of Lord Tyrconnelrs
house and that showing the streets of
old London have rarely been excelIed in
their realistic effect. Individual hits
were scored by Louise Thorndyke Bouei-
cault. Florence Rockwell, Owen Fawcett,
Arthur Elliott, and Jennie Eustace.
At the close. of the fourth act Mr.. Miller
was compelled to acknowledge his graft
tude to the audience. but escaped resu-
lar speech by introducing Mrs. Ryley
herself, who had arrived from London d.
rect on the eve of the production. She
acknowledged the courtesy with some
well chosen words.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
GREETED BY THE POPE.
American Sailors Cheer Leo XIII al
the Vatican.

the Vatican.
Ensign McCauley, commanding officer of
the Dixie. has seat =, the Navy Depart
nent an interesting 4ecount OF a trip to
Rome, recently made by a party of
'jackies'' while the vessel was anchored
at Naples. The sailor lads cheered the
Pope in St Peters. and received the
blessing of His Holiness. Ensign McCauley
states in his report that there we're 106
officers and men in the party Continuing
he says:
"Ali arrangements IN regard to the au-
dience and presentation to the Pope the
quartering. feeding. admission to all the
churches and places Of interest. an intel
ligent and entertaining DESCRIPTION of the
religious historical, and artistic value and
attraction Of the places and sights Wis
tied, were made through the influence of
the Very Rev Mgr. Schnitz, D. D.. Amer
lean rector of the Colegio di San Boni-
facio Piazza dele Sagrestro, Rome. Only
frst-class conduct men were allowed in
the party. The sum of &2 los was col
lected in advance from each man. and this
paid all the expenses and allowed for pur-
chase of souvenirs. The men were housed
and cared for in every way in the most
kindly and generous manner at the Hospice
de San Marten, Immediately adjoining the
. D
charity, the religious order, Files du
Charlie
The party was controlled as a military
formation. being divided into sections. We
carried the national flag at the head of the
column at all times and it was the source
OF considerable enthusiasm and show OF
patriotism on the part of resident and
tourist Americans. There was nothing but
praise for the appearance and behavior Of
mcnial of this was given by the sisters.
when they decorated the dining room, say
ing that they we're glad to do it for such
good men.
ION the day set for the audiences with
the Pope we marched through the Vatican
into st. Peters and were assigned to
places Immediately fronting on the right
of the altar. The whole of St Peters was
crowded, which means many thousands
were present.
The Pope was carried in state, accom-
panied by the noble and papaI guards and
retinue of household chamberlains.
priests of the church. and choristers The
reclamation, greeting. and applause were
tremendous, and several times during the
procession our men gave three cheers and
a tiger for the Holy Father. The Pope in
passing us rose in his chair as he gave
the benediction.
After a short service the Popes chair
was placed for the presentation of the
few who were allowed the honor of ap-
preaching him, and the American officers
were called up Immediately after the
Bishops. l thanked the Pope for his kind
ness to the American sailors and he re-
Piled by extending us a cordial welcome
and by expressing his pleasure and inter
est in every way. He made some greeting
or show of kindness to each officer in turn.
Ion the withdrawal of the procession
our men cheered as they had at the en-
trance
In concluding. Ensign McCauley speaks
again of the great kindness and courtesy
shown him and his men in Rome.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
The National '1Tbe Pride of Jcp
nieo.v

II the War Department has any real de-
sire to learn how to bring to a successful
termination the conflict In the Philippines,
a representative should be sent to the Ma
tional Theatre this week to observe the
methods OF Actor James K. Hackett, and
note the ease and nonchalance with which
he slaughters his enemies, aided only by
his trusty blade and few heroic lines
which delight the audience, and for the
moment thrill the gallery occupant and
transport him back TO the good cid days of
THE Mountain Scout" and other Ilays of
the ilk in which human life is Of small ac-
count and easily done away with. A bat
talon of James X Hackett's-armed of
course. With such swords as he uses in
| "The Pride of Jennico"-could bring to
utter ruut any foe the United States ever
had Mr.. Hackett has before been placed
in dramas in which the rapier occupied a
| prominent place, but he has never been
! compelled to make such heroic figure and
| to take life so ruthlessly as in his latest
piece, the work Of Abbey Sage Richardson
| and Grace Furniss, and described as a
| melodramatic romance.
The audience at the National Theatre
last night was the largest that has ever
| attended any of Mr.. Hacketts opening
| performances and it enjoyed The Pride
OF Jennico" without stint. 1t is not the
players fault that the Offering is one OF
the most improbable affairs that has been
nut on Washington stage for many days;
suffice that this stalwart young actor
sizes up to the part of Basil Jennico in
every requirement. He is given many OPP
portunities to display love and hatred,
happiness and temporary despair, and ev-
cry once and a while the authors have
permitted him to become mildly humor-
GUS Compared with his previous work
showed in this city. and particularly in
rupert Of Hentzau." in which he was
saen last, Mr.. Hackett has made a notable
advance in his art. and were he fitted with
z better play there could be no doubt of
his great artistic success. He is one of
the very best OF the younger stars OF the
period; he possesses an attractive person
ality that combines the quality that has
been termed magnetism and which is so
essential to the actor; he reads his lines
with much intelligence, and his work
throughout the three acts OF the Richard
s,&sFurniss piece is remarkably virile.
Iome day he will come to the Capital with
a suitable play and will then be accounted
really great. At present he is wonderfully
successful from popular viewpoint
THE eide of Jennico" serves to in
traduce to Washington young actress of
unusual merit, Miss Bertha Galland. who
some years ago was astarring in the
smaller town of the country, and who
later on appeared for one afternoon at
matinee espec tally designed to show the
metropolitan managers the quality of
work she was capable Of Only one mana
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
The BIjou 'The Victoria Bur1es-
quers.v

The Victoria Burlesquers, with pro-
gramme of much merit, entertained two
good sized audiences yesterday at the
Bijou The olio proved to be especially
good. and was contributed By such we'll
known artists as Reid and Gilbert, who
have a funny Irish farce entitled Molly
and Mike" Miss Aggie Behler, who sings
new songs in such Il manner as to receive
a number of recalls; Curtis and Sidman,
who mix up the German and Hebraic dia-
lects quite wonderfully; st. John and Mic
OLAF in a pleasing offering of song with
dance accompaniment: Morell and Evans
in a musical act; Weiland, the clown jug
gler. who is better than most of the more
famous of his craft. and the Sohlkes, seen
earlier in the season at the Grand with
their colored assistants in a cleverly ar
ranged and executed dancing speciality.
The performance concludes with a burles-
que called "a Queen of Bohemia" IL
which the entire company is seen with
gratifying results. There will be the usual
daily matinees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
SERIOUS CHANCES
Arc Taken in NeGicctinG n Simple
Case of Piles.

Case of Piles.
Anv person takes serious chances in
negIecting an attack OF piles, because of
the tendency to become chronic, and
further the danger of liberation anu
forming Of fstula, both very difficult to
cure.
Most pile cures are simple ointments or
salyes which relieve temporarily but are
useless as far as making a cure IS con-
cerned
The safest remedy for any form of piles,
whether itching or protruding, IS the Py-
ramid Pile cure. because free from CO.
caine and opiates. 1t is in sdpposltory
form to be used at night. ana painless,
and causes no detention from daily occu-
nation. and the many cures made by it
have made it famous in every corner of
the limited States and Canada and any
druggist will tell you it enjoys greater
demand and popularity than any pile rem
edy ever placed on the market
Mr.. James Kenton. of Memphis. Tenn,
saws: Il suffered from itching piles fer
two years and found nothing that would
reIieve me permanently: not even mer-
curiaI ointment seemed to reach my case
Rut a ffty-cent box of the Pyramid Pile
cure which | bought at my druggists
cured me entirely, and for months past
have had no return OF the disease
Mrs. William Kenmore. OF South Omaha,
writes: Il suffered torture from Protrud-
ing piles for a large part of my life, and
had long since given up any hope OF cure,
as dared not risk an operation and could
not AFFORD the expense any way. l had
often read advertisements about the Ply
ramid Pile Cure, but never placed conf
dence in patent medicines, but tried the
pyramid in sheer desperation. and was
delighted and surprised to receive narNed
relief and benefit from the first few ap
nlications. Ii took FIVE fifty-cent boxes TO
cure me completely. and no one can ap-
preciate my feeling of gratitude who has
not suffered as have"
For any case of itching. protrudirg or
bleeding piles the Pyramid is a certain,
absolutely safe remedy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
STRICKEN WHILE DRIVING.
aIrs. Emmn AhnIt Succumbs to an At
tack of Heart Disease.

While riding on Pennsylvania Avenue
yesterday forenoon in a carriage Mrs
Emma L. Ahalt was suddenly taken Ill
and died few minutes later at the drug
store of DIR. Dickson at 2140 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest. where she had beer
taken to receive medical attention. The
remains were placed in private room
and Coroner hewitt was notified of the
death, He viewed the body and upon
learning that Mrs. Ahalt had for a number
OF years suffered from heart disease, he
issued a certificate of death from that all
ment. The body was taken in charge by
an undertaken, and was last night sent
10 Mrs. Ahalt's home in Middleton, Fred
erick County, Nd, where the funeral will
take Llace
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01

presentation Of last night VIII bear COM
parison with any of the former perfor-
mances Of the piece. The scenery. upon
which so much of the success of Sporting
Life depends. is in the present instance
Implications Of the originals. and is mas
sive.
The audience found great deal to please
in the performance, and there were fire.
quent expressions of approval throughout
the evening. The story of the play is an
absorbing one, and is cleverly told by the
author, Cecil Raleigh. Particular interest
was exhibited in the scene in the interior
of the Sporting Club In which Lord Wood
stock displays an intimate knowledge of
the manly art
The company is in many ways superior
20 that usually seen in similar produc-
tion, and includes: Lorimer tombstone
James ]. Boyd, Albert C. Henderson, Henry
Barry, John T. DwyeF. a local actor of not
a little ability; Miriam Shirley. Edith Mu-
rilla, Mabel Mortimer. Flora Fairweather
and Mercetia Esmonde. There will be
matinees today, Thursday, and Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
Kernnn,s-sam Devere,. show.

Sam Devere's show, the current bill at
Kernan's, is fully up to the usual DeYere
standard, which is equivalent to saying
that it is leader in It's class and should
attract large houses to the Lyceum during
the week. A feature of the performance
is the moving pictures of the Corbett-
Mccoy fight. reputed to be the original
ones. The programme, in addition. in
cludes ParSer's dog circus. an animal act
of more than ordinary worth; the Meeker-
Baker trio of acrobats; the Empire Com
edy Four, a quartette OF good vocalists
and comedians in an entertaining act; the
Engstrom Sisters. two young women who
put a good deal of vivacity into their
work and have some familiar songs; the
Weston Sisters, three in number in the
present instance, in turn consisting OF
singing, dancing, and comedy boxing; Ger
tie lie Clair, with pickaninny assistants,
with some taking coon songs; and Sam
Devere, in collection of jokes. songs. and
kindred entertainment. Matinee daily.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01
WANTS A MANDAMUS.
Effort to Force the Commissioners to
Issue n Permit.

Frederick J. Miller. through his attor-
ney. B. F. Leighton. yesterday filed suit
against the Commissioners OF the District
and John B. Brady. Inspector Of Public
Buildings, asking that a writ of mandamus
be issued against the defendant, Brady, to
compel him to grant permit for the
erection of certain buildings by the plain
tiff
1t is explained that Miller owns part of
original lot No. l, in square No. $50,
which property is located in the square
bounded by Tenth. Eleventh, G, and H
Streets southwest. 1t is further stated
that the plaintiff made application for the
erection of a building on the lot referred
TO and that a permit to do so was denied
him. because. Mr.. Miller alleges, IL was
stated that his land was not divided as
required by the provisions Of the building
regulations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-01

The young friends of Miss Pansy Bloom
er and her brother. Beale danced the old
year out and the new one in last night in
the Christmas decked ballroom al Rausch-
er's, which has been the setting for so
many Of the festivities Of the past two
weeks. Among the seventy-fve guests
were Miss Matilde Townsend, whose own
beautiful ball was the event of last week;
Miss Carlisle. Miss Hildegarde McKenna,
Miss Sargent. Miss de Peyster. Miss kath-
leen Elloins Miss Helen Bell. Miss Mar
tira Jones. the Misses McCauley, Miss
Louise Lieber. Mr.. Maekay-Smith, Mr..
Walter Tuckermann. Mr. Merriam Mr..
Stebbins. Mr.. Lawrence Hopkins, Mr..
PhIliy Hichborn. Mr.. Ray Whtmore, and
Mr. Sherman. Miles.