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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-06
THE GIBSON GIRL.
She Has SUPERSEDED the Shy and state
ly Steel-Engraving Lady.

She Has SUPERSEDED the Shy ana state
ly Steel-Engraving Lady.
The Steel-Engraying Lady sat by
the open easement, upon whichrested
one slenderafm, writes CarolineTick-
nor, in the Atlantic. Her draPery
sleeve fell back, revealing the ALA
baster whiteness Of her hand and
wrist. Her glossy, abundant hairy was
smoothly drawn oyerherears, and one
rose nestled in the coil Of her dark
locks.
Suddenly heavy step was heard
upon the stair. A Slight blush man
tied the Steel-Engroving Ladys
cheek.
"Can that be Rcginald?" shesaid.
The door flew open, and on the
threshold stood the GibsonGirl.
Excuse me for dropping in upon
you," she said, with a slight nod, toss
ing a golf club down upon the sofa
near by. "You see, I've been ap-
pointed to write paper on Extinct
Types and am anxious toscrape ac-
quaintance with you."
The Steel-Engraying Lady bowed a
trihe stiflly. won't you be seated"
she said, with dignity.
The Gibson Girl dropped into low
chair and crossed one knee over the
other; then she proceeded to inspect
the room, whistling meanwhile a
snatch from the last comic opera. She
wore a short skirt ard heavy square
toed shoes, a mannish collar, cravat
and vest, and a broad-brimmed felt
/ hat tipped jauntilyupon one side.
She stared quite fxedly at the fair
occupant Of theapartment, who could
with difficulty conceal'her eyidentan-
noyance.
Dear me! you are just as slender
and ethereal as any Of your pictures,
she remarked, speculatiyely. "You
need fresh air and exercise; and see
the color of my hands and face be-
side your own" .4
The Steel-Engraving Lady glanced
at her vis-a-vis and shrugged bel
shoulders. ~.4.l.- t..,o
r - 40,
When the sun set the Steel-Engrav
ing Ladymight have been seen again
seated beside the opencasement. He
taper fingers lightly touched tn
strings of her guitar as she hummed
low lullaby. Once more she beard
step upon the stair, and once agai
the color mantled her damask cheel
and she murmured: Reginald" j
tall and silent figure came swift
toward her. He dropped upon on
knee, as if to pay due homage to hi
fair one, and, raising her white han
to his lips, whispered: "My queer
my lady love-"
AT this moment the Gibson Gin
was seated upon a fence, swinginghe
heavy boots, while an athletic yout
beside her busted himselfwith filing
corncob pipe.
81 say, joe" he said, with friendl
accent, Gust you hop down and stan,
in front Of me to keep the wind Of
while | light this pipe"
And the night breeze sprarg u
and murmured: Hail thenew WON
an-behold she comesapace! Won
an, once mans superior, now hi
equal"
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
@THE WILDERNESS" OPENS.
One of the Lcast Interesting Plays
Ever seen AT the Empire.

NEW YORK. Dec. %. The Empire
Theatre stock company began its thir-
teenth season tonight in its New York
home 10 one OF the least interesting plays
It has presented II Is rightly named
'The Wilderness
In the hast ten minutes OF the last act
there is a lne human scene and II was
admirably acted. hat IL is almost hopeless
10 expect ten rniat,!.ss' OF interest TO over
come two ana a ualf hours OF dullness
IN the FIRST act the clever daughter OF
managing mother tells a man with whom
she is IN love that The mamma is planning
a campaign TO capture a very rich ba-
ronct
Miss Margaret AnElin was The daughter
She suggested q woman Of thirty mas
qs;crsding as eighteen. Charles Richman
was the middlc-aged baronet. ard he sug-
gesied a youth NJ eighteen Innsqueradng
as man OF thirty-nye.
In he last aet--they have been married
seven months-8fter the manner OF mag
nauinlous play husbands" he proposes
that he go away. But his wife has learned
TO love him. and II is when she makes
confession. and asks for her love. that
the play rings true. II Is almcsi power
fuL II that ten minutes tonight Mar
phret hnglin WIS really superb
But THE Wilderness" promises 10 be
no exception 10 The rule that the Esaond
comedies, which succeeded In London. are
failures hero, and vice versa. The comedy
ran all OF last season IT the 81 James.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
L Lansburgh & Bro
42O TO 40 Seventh Street.

der Mr.. Bellows direction. Everybody
worked for the best and most in his or
her part, and with few exceptions their
calls for the entire strength of the COM
pany. minus the aggregation of extra peO-
pie who have figured In nearly all the re-
cent presentations at the Lafayette.
The role of Hazel Kirke is gloomy one
at best. aud about all the interpreting ac-
tress has to do is to make her an exceed-
ingly sad person who has many unhappy
experiences until the end of the play
Miss Lawrence did her best with the part
and gave praiseworthy performance An
toinette Walker proved a captivating
Dolly Dutton.
White Whittlesey enacted the role of
Lord Trayers with much reserve. He was
evidently afraid of the melodramatic ten
denotes of the part and avoided them
carefully. Charles Wyngate contributed a
distinctly amusing and clever comedy bit
as Pitticus Green lie extracted a great
deal OF humor from the part and scored
one OF the hits OF the performance. John
T. Sullivan appeared In role new to the
local public. He was Aaron Rodney, the
good friend to everybody. He suggested
delegate from the Associated Charities by
his continual good deeds. However, Mr..
Sullivan handled the part very creditably.
Francis Powers played Dunstan Kirke
Just as he did David Ives in The Dancing
Girl" There is some similarity between
the two roles. but the actor failed TO
draw any distinction. Matinees tomorrow
and Saturday
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Our
Superb
Holiday
Stocks
Equal
to All
Demands.

Our reserve stock has been
brought forward, making our as
sOrtments satisfyingly complete.
And this completeness today is
simply the result of right plans
made long in advance.
Not department that is lack
ing in proper means for meeting
holiday expectation-not a taste,
simple or luxurious, that cannot
be gratified.
Our force Of salespeople is am
ple-more than a thousand in all.
Our cash system prevents long
waits for change-extra desks on
each floor.
Our delivery service is prompt
and efficient-2S wagons in all.
Our six spacious elevators
make the upper floors easy and
quick of access.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
CENTURY COTILLIOE.
InnuGurnfes Seasons Festivities in
the View willard Ballroom.

The Century Cotillion has the distinc-
tion Of inauguratng the dancing festivi-
ties Of the ballroom OF the New Willard
The hosts of last nights cotillion ware
a number Of young men Of the dancing set.
who desired to express their appreciation
Of the invitations extended them BY the
hostesses Of society and their daughters
by giving return dances-the next Of
Which is arranged for January o.
DR.. Robert r Mason led the cotillion
OF six figures the favors for which were
both beautiful ard appropriate to the
holiday season. The committee in charge
OF the evenings festivities comprised
Messrs Murray A. Cobb. William Cary
Johnston. George r. Mason. and Charles
T. Wilson.
The patroncsses were Mrs. Joseph Nc
Kenna. Mrs. Charles n. McCauley. Mrs
Archibald Hopkins. Mrs. Charles II. Poor
and Mrs. Charles J. Bell
The young ladies who were the guests
OF the evening included Miss Colds
borough Miss Fitch. Miss Sands. Miss
Grossman, Miss LarcOmbe. Miss Van Rey-
pen, Miss Mills, Miss Perkins Miss Har-
Ian, Miss Hoban. Miss Sargent. Miss Kei-
logg. Miss Worthington Miss Webb Miss
wadsworth Miss Hume Miss Mackay-
Smith Miss Gale. Miss barnes. Miss
Hanna. Miss Aspinwall Miss McCauIey
Miss Uildegarde MCKenna. Miss Anita
Poor MISS Cobb. Miss Ie Peyster.
the Mlsges Bell. she Misses Parker, Miss
Newfands Miss Loripg. Miss Hin Miss
Marion Wilson. Miss Shepard Miss How
ard. Miss Hoehling. Miss Arms. Miss
Squiers. and Miss Mary Hopkins.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Acndemy-"On the stroke of
TNeIyr.N

\ strong melodrama is presented at
the Academy this week, and the interpre-
ting company is generally excellent. On
the Stroke OF Twelve" abounGs in situa-
tions that call for good acting. and the
cast in most instances meets the require
ments.
There are perhaps more than the aver
age number OF unusual. not to say thrill
ling. incidents s-such as are the vilalities
OF melodrama-in the piece. but they are
carried through in more logical fashion
than usual. The play ard its presentation
are such as to prove popular with those
who like the melodramatic. and lovers
of the legitimate will sit through the
performance with half an apology to
themselves at finding that they like it
so we'll.
The cast Is so evenly maintained that it
is difficult to single out any particular
one for commendatlon. Alex Carr does
especially good work as Moses Levi, Il
rascally jew. Misses Edythe Terry and
Flora Fairfield look pretty and play their
parts well. r. c. Tho.Ids does fine
bit Of character work as the mysterious
prisoner known as No. l109 Good spe-
cialitics are introduced during the per
Torrance by Mr. Carr and John II. Mack.
There will be matnees today, tomorrow,
Thursday. and Saturday.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
The BiJou-rhe Lafayette show.

The Lafayette Show. headed by the
Great Lafayette. one of the undoubted
kings of vaudeville. gave the best per-
formance of the year at the Bijou yester-
day, and scored most pronounced sue
cess with two of the best-sized audiences
/ that have attended the Biiou's openings
this season.
The bill Is varied enough to suit the
most exacting and the quality leaves
nothing to be desired In addition to
! this vaudeville combination, The regu-
lar stock burlesque company is seen in
an enjoyable burletta, in which the fav-
orite members of the organization are
seen to advantage.
The olio is opened by Howard & Bland.
in an amusing sketch entitled. "A Strange
Boy" during which Mr. Howard gives
a splendid exhibition OF expert piano
playing. The audience yesterday after
noon could not have enough Of his work,
and after the instrument had been re-
moved from the stage the applause was
so persistent that much OF the act had to
be repeated Sharp and Flat give their
familiar and clever musical offering. and
Miss Roberta keene sings several songs
in very pleasing manner. Barry & Hal
yers do some excellent dancing of the
eccentric variety. The hit OF the bill.
however. is scored by the Great Lafayette,
who. in addition to some remarkably life
like impersonations OF famous men, in
PRODUCES his latest novelty, Majestic: the
Lions Bride" in which live lion is
utilized in an act that for sensational
novelty has never been equaled on
local stage. The performance is most
cleverly arranged. and the transition by
which Lafayette is made to take the place
of the animal is done so quickly and
so mysteriously as to create a regular
furore on the part OF the audience.
The Bijou management announces spe-
cial ladies matinee Friday. when 5mok-
ing will be prohibited. This perform
ance is especially arranged so that the
women Of Washington who enjoy refined
vaudeville may have an opportunity of
Witnessing the wonderful work of the
Great Lafayette and his associates.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Kernnn,.-u Reeves, Company.

Al Reeves and his burlesquers are al
ways welcome visitors here. This week
they are the attraction at Kernan's Ly-
ceum. and at both performances yester-
day furnished excellent entertainment to
large audiences. The show is bigger and
better than ever before. and It now holds
prominent place among successful and
up-to-date burlesque attractions.
The female portion OF the show is one OF
its best features. being made NJ, for the
most part. OF young and pretty girls who
sing and dance better than the average.
They take part in the reception OF
Count O'Fudge" and "A Night at Nara
gansett Pier" bright. brisk bits Of nom
sense and music. respectively, which open
ard close the programme. The costumes
are unusually handsome for this class OF
show
The olio is good and presents Al Reeves.
who is as popular and as clever as ever
with his banjo and songs. Dora Denton.
pretty young woman with good voice.
sings selections illustrated by living pic
lures. decided novelty. which was well
received. Gin Gordon as the German al
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Chnse's-Naudcviile.

Nav Edouin and Fred Edwards are
properly featured as headliners at the
Grand this week. and they shine as con
stellations among group OF lesser stars.
The brilliant little comedienne presents
a capable effort from the pen OF Edmund
Day. entitled "All in the Family" Miss
fdouin is somewhat oveTworked in the
three parts which she is compelled TO take
in the sketch. but oyercomes all obstacles.
and al the fall of the curtain is given a
round of applause. The comedy also pro-
vides Mr.. Edwards with three imperson-
ations. which give him ample opportunity
to show his talent. The bit is cievely
done, and last night created a splendid
impression
Probably the next Test number Oh the
programme is sketch offered by Walter
J. Talbot and Abbott Dawson. the Two
Has Beens While the skit is discon-
nccted and without even a pretence OF a
nlot, the clever work dole by both mem
bers Of the vaudeville team creates
good Impression and they receive many
recalls Both are good entertainers, and
their rendition Of I'm So Tired" Is very
laushable.
Others on the programme are the smed
ley sketch Club in The Little Mother.
an effort which smacEs strongly Of Ten
Nights in a Bar Room Two little fell
lows. Masters Ellis Smedley and Edwin
smedley, give q reproduction of the bal
cony scene from Romeo and Juliet
which is well done and creates large
amount of enthusiasm.
LOZelle appears In some good gymnastic
work which gains applause ard is worth
seeing. JordCn and Crouch present some
novelties in trick dancing and win favor
by hard work and clean speciallies Flor
ence Bindley offe.s number of entertain
ing approximations. and, In addition. sings
pleasingly Dun, Sawtelle and Duffy, old
fayOrites at this house offer the same
sketch In which they appeared here sew
eTal years ago. The applause is princi-
pally devoted TO the work Of Master Duffy,
a Juvenile comedian, who exhibits aonsid-
erabie talent
Prince Sugimoto's ROYAL japanese
troupe closes the hill, and preseH; half
hour Of juggling and mystery. which Is
thoroughly enjoyable. feature OF the
troupe is a woman. who is said 10 be the
only japanese albino girl in The world.
Daily matinecs. Manager Chase announces
mis- regular prices viii prevail tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
NationnI-Jamcs IL. Hnckctt.
n.r nE CIIARACTERs.

A new Don Caesar de Bazan" was in
troduced 20 Washington last evening.
when James K Hacbctt presented the va
liant Spanish cavalier In Victor Mapes'
play Don Caesars RcturH." which is
described on m programme as n new
treatment Of a famous stage character"
This sw9albuchilns grandee threatens to
become almost as numerous az The DAT
tagnan" Il Dumas was season or so ago,
but as hc is probably the most picturesque
OF all romantic stage characters II
is likely that he will be received
as cordially and wear AS well, If
nyt better. that the creation Of the
famous French author. His incarna-
lion en- the National stage last night was
as true perhaps as any fantastic creation
can be and there was no doubt about his
popularity. When he made his first ap-
pearance on the scene as ,he champion
and dafcnder o. the persecuted fappren-
ticc Iazarilio he won the interest and
applaasc Of the spectators and from that
lime or lie grew In popularity until. at
The close OF the play. hs was easily the
centre OF attraction.
Mr Hackett has always been favorite
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
The Lnfayet,e-..unseI Kirke."

The revival Of Steele Macklye's famous
play, Hazel Kirke." by the resident stock
company last night proved an event OF
much interest, for It has been long time
since the piece was seen locally. and last
nights presentation marked Its first pro
dnction b. 4 Washington stock company
he play may lie regarded almost in the
lisht Of "a new production. inasmuch as il
Is not very well known to The present gen
GRAFTON. Written many years ago. IL be
longs to a class Of stage literature apart
from that with which the public Of today
is familiar. Like Uncle Toms Cabin"
and The Two Orphans. there will ever
be a place for IL in stool, companies and
the popular-pric houses, but IL Is so ut
ierly old fashioned that its charm is in
volvej in mystery and its drawing powers
a matter Of conjecture. The plot Is abso-
mteiy lacking in anything that savors of
novelty, and The thirst for novelty and un-
usualness In things dramatic has become
SO great that anything TO the contrary
fails to appcase the theatrical appetite.
and d story about so threaibare a theme
Hazel ISirke-'~fails TO arouse any great
amount Of enthusiasm among modern
amusement lovers. The story Is worked
out on conventional lines, 50 that every
body knows just how 1t will all end, only
there are the intervening events which
must occur before conclusion" is written.
One feature of the play which readily
recommends itself 10 the auditor is its al
ternate light and shade. There are many
pathetic little scenes still OF the OLD
fashioned variety. but these are nicely
counteFbalaHccd by some very good com
edy which the author has inserted at
what appears TO De the most Opportuno
times. The current production of ''Hazel
Kirke" viii prove interesting If for no
other reason than 10 give those who have
never witnessed its presentation ar oP-
portunity 20 see what proved TO be- the
greatest play of its day. For any success
attending the performance lest night
credit is due the comDaly OF players un-
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

derman offers much that is funny. Tom
Rossley and Marie Rosteile are clever in
their sketch. "A Widows Courtship."
Charles Hoey and Harry Lee give a He
brew turn which includes new songs that
are really funny. J. f. McCabe introduces
several clever limitations of Irish comedi-
ans in his character sketch with Charles
Sabine. and Mile. Vera does some neat toe
dancing
Manager Herman has provided an addi-
tional feature for this week in the shape
OF moving pictures showing the recent
JefIries -Ruhlia fight. They are clear and
are a good reproduction Of the famous
fstic encounter. Daily matinee all this
week.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
Christmas
Housekeeping
Linens.

No department in the house is fuller OF
Christmas opportunities than that of the
Housekeeping Linens-and the goods ara
both dainty and useful. combining tho
artistic and servicesble to a remarkable
degree.
Splendid values are being shown just
now in articles suitable for Christmas
presents.
Table Sets. consisting of Damask- Pat
tern Cloth and dozen Napkins to match.
Cloths range in size from yards square
to sx5 yards; Napkins. IS. y. and Is sizes.
Each set enclosed in neat box.
Sl.00 to $4,000 the set.
Elegant Hemstitched Damask Sets.
Cloth and dozen NapkinS-in choice de-
signs and various beautiful effects; also
neatly boxed.
$3.50 to $3.50 the set.
Hemstitched Damask Afternoon Tea
Cloths, in ndmber OF pretty designs
very dainty.
st.5O to $500 each.
Bleached Damask Fringed Doylies. in
all sizes and various designs; plain and
knotted fringe.
$1.O0 to $500 the dozen.
Damask Tray Cloths. fringed. hemmed
and hemstitched; round. square and OBJ
long-numerous patterns to select from.
35c to $3.50 each.
Damask Bureau. Buffet and washstand
Scarfs, hemstitched, fringed and cutwork
effects.
soc to S1.TJ each.
Pillow shams, hemstitehed. embroidered
and openwork effects-puro linen and
dainty muslins-
S1.oO to $3.50 the pair.
Hemstitched Linen Pillow Slips; full
size; generous hens.
Sl.00 the pair.
Fringed Luncheon Sets. consisting OF
Cloth and dozen Napkins to match. in
white with pink blue or gold bordersi
also solid eoIors of pink. blue and gold.
Cloths range in size from yards square
to 2x3 yards Each set neatly boxed.
S3.50 to 800 the set.
Pretty Roman Silk Blankets. suitable
for couch covers, etc.
S1.00 to $1,000 each.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
$3.50 to $3.50 the set.

Hemstitched Damask Afternoon Tea
Cloths, in number OF pretty designs
very dainty.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
$3.50 to 5000 each.

Bleached Dam9sk Fringed Doylies. in
all sizes and various designs; plain and
knotted fringe.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

Pillow Shams, hemstitched embroidered
and openwork eifccts-puro linen and
dainty muslins.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

Second floor.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
$1.OO to $500 the dozen.

Damask Tray Cloths. frInged hemmed
and hemstitched; round. square and OBJ
long-numerous patterns to select from.
35c to $3.50 each.
The Washington times., 1901-12-24
soc to- Sl.TJ each.

Damask Bureau. Buffet and washstand
Scarfs. hemstitched, fringed and cutwork
The Washington times., 1901-12-24

Elegant Hemstitched Damask Sets
Cloth and dozen NapkinS-in choice de-
signs and various beautiful effects; also
neatly boxed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-15
NEWS FRoMoUR NEIoHBoRs.
MARTELL.

DR.. Svendson has moved to Bald
win where he will enter into part
nership with DIR. Patrick.
Mrs. Boles of Saltwater and Mrs.
Sykes of Spring Valley have been
visiting with Mrs. Stowell from Sat
urday until Tuesday.
Mrs. c. A. Sorenson and her
granddaughter, Drusilla Johnson,
returned from their visit to St. Paul
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcleod and Miss
r cad of Ell Paso and Mr.. and Mrs.
". Johnson of Spring Valley were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Stowell last
Sunday.
Gertie Malloy is home for a short
visit.
The ball game last Sunday was
between Pleasant Valley and Mar
tell, resulting in a victory for the
latter, 5 to "a.
Henry Malloy goes to Brecken-
ridge, Mimi, next Thursday.
Hilda Sorenson has gone to St.
Paul.
Mrs. Anna johnson has returned
to River Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. Svorstad of Hud-
son are visiting friends in town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-15
BIG RIVER.

Mike Rock has had we'll drilled.
O. Lord of Ellsworth called here
while on his way to Prescott last
Saturday.
Mrs. anish has relatives from the
old country stopping with her.
John Gillig has erected an Aer-
motor wind mill.
The Board of Review meet at the
clerks office Monday to equalize the
taxes of the town:
The Sisters are back from La
Crosse.
Peter Gillig transacted business
in St. Paul the past week.
Rev. FIR. Baur of River Falls and
Rev. L. Kaluza Of La Crosse visited
at Rev. Havestadt's last week.
E. Doolittle of the Ellsworth Her.
aid called here one day last week.
Mrs. Mapes and children of River
Falls visited with Mrs. Bethel at this
place the past week.
Mrs. A. ]. Weber and daughter,
Emma, of Hastings, visited at this
place the past week.
School District No. has put
down a we'll at the school house.
Dick Annis did the job.
Jas. A. Boals, VIM. Morrow,
VIM. McKeever and Harvey Nor
row started for the Dakotas last
Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-15
ONO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Tone Suter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brooks were
in Prescott Tuesday.
Mrs. Harry Wattcrson of Lake
City visited friends here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Worden and
children spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Harvey at Waverly.
Misses Geneva Baker and Georgia
Van spent Wednesday and Thurs
day at Dell Vans in Maiden Rock.
Grant Campbell was in Spring
Valley last week.
Mrs. Rob Smith was in Waverly
Wednesday and Thursday visiting
Mrs. Hanfelt and Mrs. Maude Har-
vey.
Jas. Jennings and Ben Montgom
cry Of Rcd Wing, Mr.. and Mrs. Ka-
neen and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Uri
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Van Of
Maiden Rock, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Gilman and Bessie Gilman of Moe
Vile attended Steve Batho's funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brooks visit
ed at Lewis Harvey's Monday.