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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

| viii retire from the east at the conclusion
| OF the New York run and their places will
| be filled by Alison Skipworth and Beatrice
! Moegan.
| New Bedford Mass. has a novelty in a
: Portuguese theatre, which was opened
| there last week. The house has a seating
/ capacity OF 200 and is said to be complete
! in detail. 1t is the only one of its kind
in America.
4 version OF THE Little Minister" made
from Barrie's novel by John Arthur Fraser
will be presented by the stock company of
the Castle Square Theatre, Boston. with
Lillian Lawrence as Babbie and Charles
Mackaye in the title role.
At the close of her present season Julia
| Mariowe may take When Knighthood
/ Was In Flower" to London. Miss Mar
loves charm and delicate art will TN
doubtedly add to the credit of the Ameri-
can stage in the English capital
James f. Sullivan, who succeeded d. l..
Don. as the lunatic in The Belle of New
York" has been offered a three years
contract by George Edwardes. of London.
at large figure Negotiations are pend
ing between manager and comedian.
Way Down East is being played by
three companies IN California, Boston. and
New England, and each is drawing Ca
pacity audiences. Il is one OF the vital
rustic plays that appeals to human nature
regardless of sectional training or habit of
life.
Charles Frohman has bought a new play
from Augustus Thomas, which the play
wright has Just completed and called Col
orddo." Mr.. Thomas has always main
tanned the high standard which he set for
himself in his early works and the pro-
duclion Of his latest effort will be awaited
with interest.
The now Clyde Fitch play. Lovers
Lane has Jumped Into great popularity
in New York. and is doing an overflow
business at the Manhattan. It is a quaint
ly humorous portrayal of life in coun-
try town, peOpled with types new to the
stage. II happily appeals alike to high
and low, rich and poor ard promises 10 be
another gold mine for William a. Brady.
Betsy Ross" the new romance of the
Revolution. which William A. Brady and
Joseph r. Grismer produced In Philadel-
phia in April, is by II. A. de Suchet. author
OF My Friend from India II concerns
that sprightly young Quakeress whose fair
hands made the first American flag. and
whose old home in Philadelphia is about to
be purchased as a memorial by popular
subscription. Phoebe Davies, for the past
four seasons the heroine of Way Down
East, will create the title role In Betsy
Ross"
More famous players than were ever be-
fore combined in Uncle Toms CABIN
have been engaged by William A. BRADY
Tor his mammoth spectacular TeNlVal OF
the ante-bellum drama at the New YORK
Academy of Music March 4. The cast
includes Wilton Lackaye as Uncle Tom
Odell Williams as Phineas Fletcher, lheo
Roberts as Legree l.. K Stockweli as
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

work of English authors and composers.
Ours have had a sad lack of the graceful
and dainty lyrics in which we are eX-
celled by the English. Probably this is
due to the fact that the English writer's
take more time, and are allowed more
time, for their work. over here we throw
a musical comedy or comic opera together
at short notice. That is. some of us do
won't admit that | do if | can help it,.
You will notice on the programmes Of
these English musical comedies that there
have been several gentlemen engaged in
the preparation of the work. Frequently
the book and the story are the work of
one man who eXcels in this direction;
the lyrics have been written by a man VINO
is the best in his line, and the music per-
haps. by at least two composers. They
are all set TO work. take their time in
the good old English fashion. and there is
no disputing the fact that they turn out a
superior article.
At any rate, American audiences re-
sard it as the superior article after the
astute American manager brings it over
to this side with the stamp of London
approval Enthusiastically on it.
Comic opera needs another combina
ton like Gilbert and Sullivan, and needs
it badly. We have good librettjsts here,
but We have worked them to death. And
now we have the si,uation of having few
good librettists. which is a singular thing
in a country where humor is so abundant
and where satire is the most effective
weapon of the press. You probably do
not realize it as | do and as all managers
and men at the head of companies do,
that there is Just now an astonishing
scarcity of good singing Soubrettes-
known latterly prima donna soubrettes.
The same condition of affairs exists in
England, where the pick of the American
market is now engaged. They are needed
badly, and the few that are available are
regarded as treasures.
do not understand that l question the
popularity of comic opera. There never
was any question about that. | have Sim
ply pointed out its needs. and they are
points that will be met in the future
This is told of William Gillette. 1t
happened at a railway lunch counter.
Gillette walked leisurely up TO the
counter. hazarded a doughnut and plain
lively spoke to the dressy young woman
handing out things to excited voyagers
who grabbed and bolted them, or had
them thrust into greasy paper bag to
carry farther and fare worse withal.
II viii take a ham sandwich" said
Mr.. Gillette, curling his arm up on the
counter edge. restfully.
''Will you eat it now or take it with
you?' kindly enquired the waitress.
why, both, if you don't mind, quietly
answered the actor ramatist.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
Boz
Ami

Is an Improvement over scour-
ing soaps. 1t is made of finer
material. 1t will not scratch,
/" scour off" and " wear out "
surfaces on which it is used.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

In replying 10 the query. Has the TWEEN
tieth century comic opera arrived ?''
Francis Wilson writes:
Il am afraid it is not here yet, though |
believe 1t will be with us before many
more years. It's opportunity is here, and
the demand is great, for IL must be
admitted that there is not at present a
really legitimate comic opera before the
public. The drift of comic opera has been
toward extravaganza, and the continued
popularity OF this class of entertainment
has gradually brought it to that form.
along with this has come the rise of the
so-called musical comedy, which, after
all, is but the English term for the Amer
lean comic opera. The popularity of these
entertainments with our theatregoers is
tremendous. II is a fact beyond ques-
tfon that the musical comedies which have
been the most successful have been the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
WINoNA'S GAIN.
Flax Fiber Plants Move From Mineral
Point and DEBORAH.

Winona, Mimi, Dec. S.-Papers
have been signed at Mineral Point,
Wis, whereby the Union Fiber con-
pany will move it's big plants at
DEBORAH, Iowa, and Mineral Point TO
Winona aid the business be greatly
enlarged.
Winona interests have placed $1c0.
600 cash at the disposal of the CON-
pany and will be represented en- the
directorate by R. e. Tearsew, B. Par
sons and F. II. Thatcher. The
authorized capital stock is S1,000000
of which $550,000 is issued.
The company holds valuable patents
on it's products in this country and
abroad. In addition to making manu-
facturers' tow, it. turns out insulation
against heat and cold, floor deadeners,
flax fiber waste. tagging, pipe cover
ings, etc. Philip Allen, Jr., of Mineral
Point, is president, E. w. Hoyt Of
DEBORAH vice president; N. Willett Of
DEBORAH, treasurer, and A. G. Brown
Of DEBORAH, secretary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
PUBLIC PROTECTED.

Hon. Judge Wing Of the Federal Court of
Cleveland has just issued permanent in
junction with costs and damages enjoining
a lawyer named Corey from the manufac ture
and sale of an imitation Of CASCARETS.
Corey initiated the boxes, the shape of the
tablet and used a similar sounding name.
This decision is to be commended. 1t is a
long step in the right direction. Any dealer
who will offer substitute or say that some
thing 'is just as good" when CASCARETS
are called for, does it for the purpose of
making few cents extra profit which must
always be at the expense of the customers
health.
CAS- CARETS have been advertised freely
in our columns and as the result Of making
them known, CAsoARETs today have the
largest sale of any bowel medicine in the
world. They are always packed in metal
boxes with the long tail ''C'' on the cover
and each tablet stamped G. G. G. They are
never sold in bulk or from jars. We deem
it our duty to warn our readers against an
imitation or substitute of this meritorious
medicine, and if at any time they have ever
been offered a substitute or an offer made to
sell something 'just as good when CAscAK-
ETs have been asked for, we will he pleased
indeed to have letter to that effect or write
direct to the Sterling Remedy Company,
New York or Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

"Having found by personal expert
ence that Lydia E. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound is medi-
sine of rare virtue, and having seen
dozens of cures where my suffering
sisters have been dragged back to life
and usefulness from an untimely grave
simply by the use of few bottles of
that Compound, 1 must proclaim it's
virtues, or 1 should not be doing my
duty to suffering mothers and dragged
out housekeepers.
Dear Sister, is your health poor,
do you feel worn out and used up,
especially do you have any of the
troubles which beset our sex, take my
advice; let the doctors alone, try
Lydia E. Pinkham'S Vegetable
Compound it is better than any
and al doctors, for it cures and they
do not. "-MRs. E. C. SMITH, 1919 Oak
ST., Treasurer w. c. T. u, Kansas
City, Mo.-s5ooo forfeit If above testimonial 70
@0e genuine
MRS. Pinkham advises sick wO-
@en Free Address, Lynn Mass.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Talmadge he insisted ON discussing
the matter with Jay Gould himself.
The inevitable result was clash.
Both men became quite excited and
some very sharp and cutting things
were said by Mr.. Gould. To relieve
the situation Mr.. Talmadge asked me
to get on the train and ride with him
till I met the regular return, during
which time he would talk about the
necessity of additional switch facili-
ties
When the train started Mr. Gould
fell into fit of meditation, which con-
tinued for more than four miles. Sud
denly he started from his seat and
pulled the bell cord
"Talmadge," he said, II didn't treat
that old German right. I am sorry |
didn't humor him better He is old
and must apologize to him. Is the
road clear behind us?"
Being assured that it was Mr.. Gould
ordered the train backed up to the
village. The old German was taking
tonic for his indignation at a local
saloon and messenger was sent for
him. Mr.. Gould, in exceptionally ten
der words, apologized to him. | do
not believe | have ever heard an
apology made with such sincerity and
delicacy. One week from that date a
new switch was completed and from
that time on Frederick Buente was Jay
Goulds warmest admirer. So have |
hGpn
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
PHYSICIANS Much Interested.

Northport, Mich, Dec 9.-The medi-
cal men are just now eagerly discuss
ing a most remarkable cure OF a severe
case of Kidney Disease in this county.
Mr.. Byron O. Leslie of Northport has
for years been 3 victim Of Kidney de-
rangements with all the consequent
pain and annoyance. He was gradually
growing worse and as the disease ad-
vanced he became very respondent,
often wondering if he would have to
endure this suffering all his lifetime.
But at last he found remedy that
cured him in Dodd's Kidney Pills. He
was much pleased, but did not say
much about it lest the good effect he
experienced would not last. Now, how
ever, after months of continued good
health, he has concluded that he Is
permanently cured and his announce
ment of this has caused profound
sensation among the physicians and
the people who knew Of his apparently
hopeless condition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
A SUGGESTION.
In times. now antiquated,
When simnle folk awaited

In times. now antiquated,
When simple folk awaited
With appetite unsated, some feast Of
fancy new,
They read without restriction
Each masterpiece of fiction
And little cared for diction if the hero
inc was true.
In days when books were fewer,
Before the paid reviewer
Impaled as with a skewer an author en-
his pen,
They'd greedily devou~
The novel of the hour.
No signed opinion" sour upset their
judgment then.
The wine that brimmed the beaker
Refreshed the thirsty seeker,
But wine today is weaker to suit the
modern taste.
For critics only f1atter
The goblet or the platter,
The viands are not matter if the plate
or bowl be chased
They cleared with hungry ardor
The literary larder,
And welcomed fare Of bard or romano
er with a smile.
Old tales of battles CORY,
OF sentiment or glory,
They read but for the story-we crit
else the style.
Ye writer's of the present
Who fain would win pleasant
(Albeit evanscent) and profitable
fame,
With fiction would you vile us
And cleverly beguile US?
Then write it with a stylus and we'll
greet it with acclaim.
Jennie Belts Hartswick in Life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
ANEcDoTE OF JAY GOULD.
Said TO Have Backed His Train Four
Miles to ApoIoqize.

SAID TO Rave EackSQ Ills lralH Tout
Miles to Apologize.
David D. Leahy, in Topeka (Kan.)
Capital -Twenty-three years ago 1
was a clerk in a general store in Gas
conade county, Missouri. Gasconade
was little hamlet on the Missouri
Pacific road. Very few of the vii
layers could speak English, and prac-
tically none could write it well enough
for the transaction of business. was
regarded as quite handy as a letter
writer compared with my surround
ings, and when the village wanted
more ample switch facilities for the
shipment of grain I was delegated to
lombard the general Offices with Eng
lfsh missives, urging compliance with
the claims and reQuests.of the COM
munity.
One day when had quite made UP
my mind that my efforts would never
bring results I was informed by more
than half the population of the town
that letter was in the postoff1ce for
me, and that it was from the Missouri
PaClhc railway. 1t informed me ChaL
Mr. Jay Gould's special car would stop
at the village on certain date, and
that General Manager A. A. Talmadge
would be pleased to hear personally
for few minutes, from the citizens
concerning their complaints and
grievances.
The proprietor of the general store
was a very fat German, who had as
many as four chimneys in his house,
and justly considered himself the
legitimate spokesman of the town.
He was a fine old fellow, with a fine
old heart, but he had been king of the
community so long that he couldn't
see how any other man could be big
ger than he. He was no diplomat, and
instead of talking switch" to Mr.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
Florida Special Via Big Four Route.

Florida Special Via Big Four Route.
Chicago to Jacksonville and st. Angus
tine. Effective Jan. 6, 1902, the 'sBig
-Four" will operate through Pullman
sieepers from Chicago and Indianapolis
to Jacksonville and st. Augustine, via
Cincinnati, Queen and Crescent, South
ern Railway, Plant System and Florida
East Coast Railway, leaving Chicago at
1 p. m. daily, except Sunday. Dining
and observation cars For full informa-
ton address J. G. Tucker, Gen. Nor.
Agt., 234 Clark ST., Chicago; Warren j.
Lynch, g. P. & T. A., or w. P. Deppe,
A. G. p. & T. A., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
Camp for Consumptives.

Last winter Boston scientist
not been made public, experimental
with tent life in midwinter as a cure
for consumption, with such success
that he earnestly recommends the
plan to persons afflicted with that dis
ease. He pitched his tent on Eunt-
ington avenue during the coolest part
of last January, and lived in it until
early spring. Plans are now being
formulated for the formation Of a cold
weather camp for consumptives near
Boston for the coming winter. The
proposed camp will consist of 10 piano
box tents arranged in circle, with an
open-air fire in the center, and sur
rounded with a duck wall eight feet
high. A consumptive will live in each
of the tents. He will sleep there even
in the coolest weather, with no other
protection than plenty Of felt blankets,
felt sleeping booths and a two-gallon
jug of hot water. The bill Of fare
will include coffee, chocolate, milk,
eggs, vegetables, bread and butter, and
meat-chiefy beef, mutton or pork
broiled on spits before the fire or
roasted in the embers, or boiled down
into soup. Each patient will wear one
heavy suit night and day, and will
take a quick, soapless bath once a
week. 1t is expected that the open
air and rigorous surroundings will SO
effect the bodily organism that the
disease will be conquered without the
aid of any other remedies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
rests the feet Cures Swollen, Sore, Hot,
Callous, Aching, Sweating feet and In
growing Nails, Corns and Bunions. Aliens
Foot Ease makes new or tight shoes easy.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, zoe.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy N Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

ELY'S LIQUID CREAM BALM IS
prepared for sufferers from nasal catarrh
who are used to an atomizer in spraying
the diseased membranes. All the healing
and soothing properties of Cream Balm
are retained in the new preparation. 1t
does not dry up the secretions. Price, in
Guiding spraying tube, rs cts. At drug
gists' or Ely Bros, SO Warren street,
New York, mail it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Brooklyn, N. Y, Dec. "a medical authori-
ty says 'In many families throughout the
world Garfield Tea often takes the place OF
the family physician, for practically every
one suffers at times from disorders OF stom-
ach, liver, Kidneys or bowels. Certainly,
from no other medicine can such good re-
suits be obtained. This Herb remedy makes
people well, thus greatly increasing their
capacity for enjoying life; it is good for
young and DID,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

A bill has been introduced in the
Spanish chamber Of deputies by the
minister of finance requiring the pay
ment Of customs duties in gold and
providing for a reduction Of 80 to 40
per cent. in the tariff
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

At dinner given by S. w. Allerton
in Chicago $2S,750 was pledged to-
wards the establishment of home
for delinquent boys. The promoters
of the project now have nearly $780,,
600
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Syeral weeks ago a gorilla escaped
rom circus at Seford, Del, and
has since been reported at various
points on the peninsula. It's probable
presence has caused no little terror.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

The two fractions of the Mace
DOMAIN committee are denouncing
each other. President Mihialowsky
charging former President SarafGf
with kidnapping Miss Stone tie
American missionary.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
KISSING The BABY.

she kissed the baby
So did L
1t was her sisters,
BY the by
She kissed the baby,
Crying: ooh,
You cunning thing,
Love you so"
She kissed the baby,
l saw where,
And touched it's cheeks with
My lips there!
She kissed the baby,
I did, too!
She spied and said: You
Told me you
Detested babies!
Now 1 know
You told a story!
So it's SOL
1t was kiss you
Stole from her
Come, don't deny! /
Saw you, sir!"
"You kissed the baby,
I saw where"
l told her. "and l
Kissed it there
I didn't know that
You could see,
You kissed the baby,
So did T.
And now you're blushing
Tell me why?"
I saw the lashes
Veil her eyes;
saw the baby
Looking wise
| heard the signing
Girl protest;
felt her purring
On my breast!--
All, sweetest words of
Tongue or pen:
1--WE kissed the baby
But not then!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
Beware OF Ointmnnts for Catarrh that
Ontain NJ ercurY

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is tenfold to the good YOU
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney & Co, Tole-
do, o., contains no mercury, and is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
+. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
B~SOld by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
prominent Virginian was XII

A prominent VIfgInldn WAS KlII6G
and two of his friends severely wound
ed by New Yorker at the latter's
country seat near Washington, whom
they sought to chastise for insulting a
young woman.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16
AN OPEN LETTER
Address to Women by the Treas
urer of the w. G. Il. u. of
Kansas City, Mrs. z. G.
Smith.

"MY DEAR SISTERS I'll believe in
advocating and unfolding everything
that will lift up and help women, and
bat little use appears all knowledge
and learning if you have not the health
20 enjoy it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Have used Piso's Cure for Consumption
nearly two years, and find nothing to com
pare with it.-Mrs. Morgan, Berkeley, Cal,
Sept. 2, 1901.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Mrs Austin's famous Buckwheat makes
the finest buckwheat cakes. Ready in
moment. Ask for Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat.
Refuse substitutes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

J. R. Drexel of Philadelphia is hav-
ing private yacht 800 feet long built
st Glasgow
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Twenty-Five shoe manufacturers Of
Cincinnati declared their independence
of organized labor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Major R. J. Black of McKeesport is
threatened with death unless he gives
up $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

j. E. Iglehart OF Evansville, Ind, is
candidate for successor to Judge
Woods
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

The extremely cold weather
throughout Russia, and especially in
Siberia, has delayed the mails and
many trains are snowbound. Grain
steamers on the Vistula are frozen
in the river.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

The American league Milwaukee
franchise was transferred to St
Louis.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

~ETo Permanently Cured No fits nervousness after
Ill first days use of Dr. Klines Great Nerve Re-
etoIer Send FREE ~ 90 trial bottle and treatise.
DIR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, Arch ST. Philadelphia. Pa
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat is the real thing:
gives you the genuine old buckwheat flavor.
Be sure you get the genuine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-12-16

Mrs. Winslow's 90 THING SYRUP for Children
teething SoftenS the MS, reduces inflammation
allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc. a bottle.