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Evening star., 1901-12-28
Lafayette Square Theater.

The Bellows Stock Company will offer q
revival Of that dainty comedy. Sweet Law
ender," at the Lafayette Square next week.
The play is from the pen Of Arthur W.
Pinero, and although one of his earlier ef-
FORTS 1t Is also one Of his best Unlike his
more recent contribution. 1.-THE Gay Lord
Quex," .Sweet Lavender is pure and
wholesome in theme and development. AL
though essentially comedy, it tells a
strong dramatic story, and. like all Pinero's
plays It scintillates with brilliant dialogue,
and it's cleverly conceived situations are
unique and amusing The title role. re-
garded by many authorities as the best in
genue part ever written. will be played by
Miss Antoinette cW alker. Judging from the
many clever things Miss Walker has al
ready DONE her. Sweet Lavender ought
to be most interesting.
Sweet Lavender" will also serve to in
troduce two new and important members
Of the company WAliam Redmond, one OF
the best-known actors in the country, and
Mrs. Thomas Barry. whose name is equally
well known. Mrs Barry has for a humber
Of years occupied prominent place In the
stellar ranks OF the American stage, and
rally strengthen his organization
The following Is the complete cast: Hor-
ace Bream. White Whittlesey; Geoffrey
Medderburn. William Redmond; Clement
Francis T. Powers; DR.. Delany, John T.
Sullivan: Mr.. Bulger, Frederic Sullivan;
Mr.. Nav. Harry c. Bradley: Minnie Gil
fillian. Lillian Lawrence; Ruth Holt, Mrs.
Thomas Barry; Lavender. Antoinette Walk.
er: Mrs. Gilfllian. Grace Griswold
AS Richard Phenyl Mr.. Francis Powers
will have one of the cleverest character
bits ever pictured on the stage. The tran.
sition from stern old Dunstan Kirke to the
lovabie, though dissipated. Richard Pheny
Is marked test of an actors versatility.
but Mr.. Powers has more than once given
evidence Of possessing talents OF wide
range. and may be safely counted unon 10
give an excellent portrayal Of the role.
Sweet Lavender" viii have the usual
matinee performances on Wednesday and
saturday. At the Saturday matinee eyery
lady attending will be presented with e
Evening star., 1901-12-28

John L. Sullivan. the ex-champion pugil-
list, is now trying his hand at Simon Legree
in an "Uncle Toms Cabin" company, tour
ing the New England states.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

Fay Templeton is to be a comic opera star
next season. Her supporting company will
be very strong and the piece by two Of
Americas foremost composers.
Evening star., 1901-12-28
The BijOu.


One Of the great sensations presented on
son Square Bicycle Whirl. which Manager
Schlesinger Of the Bijou Theater has been
fortunate enough to secure for his patrons
amusement next week. This "whirlwind
bicycle race on a miniature track" has
evoked the greatest enthusiasm Imaginable
wherever 1t has thus far been presented
For the engagement of the big act for the
Bijou next week the management has Sc
cured the services Of two such noted riders
as Johnny Lawson, known In the wheeling
world as the Terrible Swede" and Lester
Wilson, the crack rider. who finished sec
ond in the recent six days bicycle race at
the Madison Square Garden, New York
city. The patrons of the Bijou will thus
enjoy the opportunity of seeing two of the
leading riders of the country and not mex
perienced racers. dashing around at break
neck speed in the powl-shaped track, which
will occupy but one-half Of the Bijou stage
At times. when the wheeImen sprint and en-
deavor to pass each other. they are prac-
tfcally riding on their heads and defying
almost every known law of gravitation 1t
is by centrifugal force alone that the cy-
clers are permitted to give such a wonder
full exhibition. 1t is an act that is difficult
to describe. and must be seen to really
comprehend the dangers it brings to
the daring wheelmen who give the
exhibition, The Bijou bill will also
include the popular Bonnie Thorn
ton, who sings the very latest songs after
her own inimitable fashion. Miss Thornton
Is strong favorite with Washington vau-
deville audiences and her appearance at the
Bijou will doubtless result in drawing to
that house series of unusually large gath
erings. Others who will contribute to the
vaudeville part of the program will be Will
Jams and Adams, who will offer a new
knockabout act; Sam ]. Adams, who will
furnish a monologue that is said to be bet
ter than most OF its kind; Palfrey and Hill
ton, comedy cyclists: Darlington and Mar
tell and the Ryders. with their amusing
troupe of performing monkeys.
The regular stock burlesque company will
provide burlesque that will engage the
services of Dave Lewis. Bert Leslie, John
2. Rodgers, Matt Kennedy, Al. Cameron.
Nellie V. Nichols. Susie Rocamora. Grace
Spencer, Hattie Hilton, Rita knight and
the other favoriteS of the orpanfza fion
Evening star., 1901-12-28
ChaSe's Theater.

There have been all sorts and forms of
bicycle riding down to the perilous motor
cycle race Of the past season or two. Now
comes a new form called the B. F. Keith
Original and Only Cycle Track Sensation,
and it throws all preceding cycle feats and
perils in the background. Briefly described,
three men ride like IAN possessed" on fun
nel-shaped track, SO steep and so small that
nothing but the centrifugal force generated
by their whilrlwind velocity keeps them
from rushing downward to the stage and
probably to death. The same force keeps
water inside goblet whirled rapidly in a
circle in the air. Like most other things
that seem wonderful at first view the ex-
planation makes it appear simple enough.
but even such foreknowledge cannot. ac-
cording to all accounts, relieve the spec
tator Of fear as he sees three men riding
LOT laps to the mile, and being actually
parallel to the stage. The track used next
week is actually five feet high. about
twenty feet across at the top. nineteen feet
at the bottom, with a slant upward Of
seventy degrees. On this the three pro-
fessional riders ride at express-tra speed,
passing, repassing and racing each other
with all the nonchalance Of "broncho
busters in the wilds Of Montana Be-
sides these they do many Of those tricks
common to NOSE bicycle acts, but which,
performed by men riding parallel to the
stage, I'LL the spectator Will Iu6 SIranSeSC
and most novel sensations. AS an offset
and nerve soother, 1t might be said, the
Russell Brothers have been engaged for
the first time by Mr.. Chase to appear In
their unique and perennial specially, THE
Irish Servant Girls" For years the Rus
sell Brothers, like Mcintyre and Heath,
have been compelled to give this act,
which seems never to stale with those that
have seen It. Its newness to the Chase
patrons will make its true value the more
apparent. Until recently they starred in
Sweet Marie" under the management Of
Oscar Hammerstein- The remainder of the
bill includes Charles Wayne and Anna
Caldwell in the amusing comedietta, "a
Book Detective" An extra attraction Of
the headline class will be Wormwood's
monkey circus, composed Of forty clever
Simian comedians, with a new repertoire
of tricks Mayme Gehrue. lately with
Weber and Fields, will give a speciality
that should be as pleasing as 1t is rare at
Chase's. The comedy stars, Edward M.
Favor and Edith Sinclair, will be seen in
their new farcical success, "The Ma
guires." Margaret Ashton, the charming
singer and character change artist, who
has the nom de theater Of 1.-THE Quality
Girl" and Scott and Judge, the acrobatic
farmer and the athlete" are the remain
Ing ones. Seats are on sale now and there
will be no increase in prices at New Year
days matinee.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

Mrs. ALI. Meers, for some time an ac-
| tress in this country and the wife OF the
well-known wire-walker, won the first prize
for beauty in competition conducted by
London weekly paper recently.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

The new musical comedy. THE Explor-
ers," will be produced for the first time in
Rochester, January 15 The libretto is by
Bert Lesion Taylor and the music by Wal
ter II. Lewis.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

Arizona" win have it's first London pre-
sentation February /. A run OF six weeks
full time has been reserved for an indefi-
mite period.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

Paul Gilmore, who is starring In romantic
drama, was married last week in East Liv-
erpool. Ohio, to a Miss Mary Alice Goodwin
of that place. The engagement dated back
a year. The ceremony was private.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

The New York "Florodora" production
will reach its 500th performance about the
first Of February, and will then go on the
road. ''The Hall OF Fame" taking its place
at the New York theater.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

Olga Nethersole has almost recovered her
good health, although not yet strong. She
will take a tour OF the Nile after the first
of the year and viii not come-to this coun-
try before next April
Evening star., 1901-12-28

The Parthenon Company of Chicago will
put on a play called Greater Than King
next spring. 1t was written by Henry
Reeder, one OF the principal stockholders
in the concern.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

Mary Van Buren, the leading lady OF
Frawley's Stock Company and well remem-
bered In this city, Is I'm New York overlook
ing plays in which she will appear in san
Francisco after the first of the year.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

On the basis Of her appearance with
Joseph Jefferson in the all-star production
of The Rivals and ten years experience
as a star Fanny Rice is to publish a book,
stage Life as / Have FoundIt."
Evening star., 1901-12-28

During the hearing OF the case In New
York against the ticket spectators recent
ly, magistrate said: Ticket speculatins
in New York has reached a point where IL
must be regarded as highway robbery"
Evening star., 1901-12-28

During the holidays half a dozen COM
panies turned their backs on dramatic art
and opened their hearts to the dollar by
placing two rows OF seats at the side OF
the stage. One manager claims to have sold
300 seats at the prices paid for orchestra
chairs.
Evening star., 1901-12-28

The musical comedy. My Antoinette."
will be produced in Boston for the first time
January 13, under the management OF
Aarons and Arthur. Josephine Hall and
Charles E. Evans will have the principal
roles. George Dance and Ivan Caryil are
the authors
Evening star., 1901-12-28

The London city council a wrestling v,fh
the problem OF overcrowded theaters Itk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
THE ROBBERS
 HELD AT BAY Bravery of Express Mes
 Senger Charles. A MAN BEHIND SHOTGUN Dynamite Failed to Bring Him
 Out of Car. Detached Burning Fuse from One Charge to Prevent Its Exploding. Bandits Hold Up the South
 ern Pacific Train.
A MAN BEHIND SHOTGUN

Eugene, Ore, Oct. 2s.-The northbound Southern Pacific overland express train. which was due here at s:2 this morning. was held up by robbers near Walkers Station. fifteen miles south of here, at 3 a. m., and the express car was badly damaged. The booty of the robbers amounted to little. The express car was blown open with dynamite and Express Messenger c. c. Charles was ordered out, but he refused to go, and, with his shot gun, commanded the situation inside the car. The robbers ordered him to come out or be blown up with the car. but he refused to go out The car was then rid- dled with rifle bullets, which did not in- jure the messenger. The latter kept up a continuous fire from the inside which held the robbers at bay. A charge of dynamite was then thrown into the car with a burning fuse, but Charles grabbed 1t and threw it outside, where 1t exploded.
 Next the robbers compelled the engineer to crawl up to the opening inside of the car, hoping to use him as a protection from the messengers shots, but the mes- senger kept up a steady fire over the engineers head and still held the robbers at bay. The robbers then gave up their efforts to secure the express treasure and went for the mail
 They secured the registered mail, then cut the engine from the rest of the train and ordered Engineer Nichols to pull ahead. They ran to Judkin's Point, in the outskirts of Eugene, where they dis and ordered the engineer to re- turn and get his train. The train arrived here at 7:30, about four hours late.
 The robbers have not been captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
cHARLEs's STORY.
Express Messenger Tells of His Exciting Experience.

Portland, ore.. Oct. zS.-The Southern Pacific train which was held up near Eugene this morning arrived there this | evening The express car is badly shat tered. but 1t was brought in with the train.
 "The first intimation had of anything wrong said c. c. Charles, the express messenger, was when the train began to slow up near Walkers Station. It was 2:45 o'clock as near as I can remember. Shortly after that the train came to a standstill and I was ordered to open the door. I refused to move. Open up this car or we will blow you to he'll com manded one of the robbers. I made no response and was given a salute with dynamite. The first charge blew open one of the doors and knocked me down. My overalis were blown into shreds and my legs stratched somewhat, but other wise I was unhurt. Further commands to open up and threats followed. but without avail. l made no reply. knowing that the object of the robbers was to locate me in the car and then try to put me out of the way. either by dynamite or bullets. changed my station to the other end of the car. second shot blew open the door at the other end of the car. The third shot failed to go off, as I had removed my shoes and walked over to the dynamite and detached the fuse. Two more shots exploded. each Of them blowing a hole in the floor of the car All told, four shots went off in the car, two failed to explode and one pre- vented from exploding. by removing the fuse. All efforts to compel me to open up or leave the car failing, the engineer was sent in through the opening blown into the side. I ordered him to get out and fired a shot over his head with my shot gun. The entire ceremony lasted about forty minutes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
THE DEMOCRATS OF OHIO
The Kilbourne Campaign is Opened
 With a Grand Rally at Rucvrus

Bucyrus, O., Oct. 23.-The peculiar situ- atlon is presented in Ohio of the two big political parties not only differing on is- sues, but also as to what are the issues. At the Republican opening at Delaware last Saturday. none of the five speakers referred to State issues. At the Demo- cratic opening of the campaign here to- day, State issues were paramount in all of the six speeches of the afternoon and of the same number at the night meeting Nearly all the speakers denounced today what they called firing from behind the tomb of Mckinley"
 The most forcible exponent of the Dem ocratic doctrine was Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland. who burlesqued Republican orators in the attempt to carry the war into the Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba and keep attention away from existing conditions in Ohio. He also burlesqued Senator Hannas watchword of Let we'll enough alone" claiming that the trusts and others were escaping the proportion of taxation, and all had that battle cry"
 Then he detailed the extent of the in- crease in taxes this year in Cleveland. the home of Senator Hanna and said: If the same policy was pursued else where in the State, the people would ap- preciate the desire of some people in wanting to let we'll enough alone "
 The demonstration of the day occurred while JOnuSOus bdhCip aAAO UIAASk speakers made their charges of injustice and neglect in State affairs.
 Among those on the Kilhourne excur- sion train from Columbus was ex-Con- gressman John J. Lentz, who opposed the nomination of Kilbourne. Lentz was ac- companied by Mayor Hinkle of Columbus and members of his cabinet. Some of the enthusiasts charged that Lentz had been opposing Kilbourne and attempted to put him of the train, Although the yells, put him off, were kept up for some time. Congressman Lentz remained in line and participated in the proceedings of the day.
 The speaking lasted till o'clock. when a recess was taken before the night meeting. At the meeting tonight ths speakers included Congressman James A. Norton of Tiffin. William J. Frey of Fin- lay chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, and H. c. Cochran. editor oe The Toledo Bee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
w. A. sEARCY AssAssINATED,
Shot Down a Short Distance from
 His Home.

Evergreen. Oct. 23.-(Special, )-Yester- day afternoon w. A. searcy was brutal ly assaulted in short distance of his home. Mir. Searcy had been to Ever green and was returning in his buggy and when within about one-fourth of a mile from his dwelling the assassin. who was concealed in the bushes on the road side, fired load of buckshot into his head. killing him instantly. Blood hounds were placed on the trail this morning about o'clock, but nothing has been heard from the trail so far.
 Mir Searcy was a prominent citiben and well-to-do. About eight years ago he was shot while passing from his dwelling to his kitchen; but he recovered from this wound, thought at the time it was thought to be fatal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
MOVING TO ALABAMA.
Result of the States Exhibit at
 Buffalo.

Buffalo. N. Y. Oct. 23.-(special. )-Mr. J. c. Ricahrds of this city. with his family has moved to North Alabama and MT. c. H. Briggs, and family will go tomorrow as a result of the work of the exhibit. Several others have gone and more are here daily seeking complete data before leaving. The Alabama ex- hibit will be shipped home as early in November as 1t can be packed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
To Build Railway in Florida

Tallahassee. Fla, Oct. 23-Letters pat ent were today issued by Governor Jen- nings for the incorporation of the South ern Florida and Gulf Coast Railway Company. with principal officers at Urehsa Island Lee County. Fla. The capital stock is s2,OOO,OOO. and the object is to build a railroad from Fort Pierce to Punta Rassa. a distance of 150 miles. The incorporators are Chicago men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24


 In conclusion Mir Heflin paid his re- spects to the leaders of the opposition. He sad that if they expect to reap po- litical advantage upon the prostrate forms of the white people of Alabama they will be mistaken. He declared that the sacred arm of the law was to be thrown around the negro, but that the ballot box was to be reserved for the white men.
 Incidentally MT. Hefiin referred to the Roosevelt-W ashington incident. He said that the President had ruined the South ern negro and it was to be hoped that the incident had ruined the n5t President ,t, he was elevating the negro, said Mir. Hef1in, but the incident would cause some young negro bucks to be elevated by ropes. He admonished every white man in Alabama to stand on guard on NoXem- ber il and have as his slogan White Supremacy in Alabama"
 MT. Hefiin spoke less than one hour and at the conclusion of his remarks many persons crowded about him and General Harrison and congratulated them.
 General Harrison will return to his home in Opelika today. MT. Hefiin will go to Brewton where he will speak tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24

ing sponsors of that ship made 1t hard vessel to coal and on more than one oc- casion permission had been asked and received for the ship to go to Guatanamo for coal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24

(Continued on Page Eight.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-24
The Exciting Time.

'oThe water was whipped up in all di- ractions and shots flew over head. think if was the most exciting time of the whole engagement. At that time it was reported that the torpedo boats were coming out. I saw two of them coming out of the entrance to the harbor and steam close along the shore. One would seem to run a little ahead of the other and the other would catch up and one of them turned of little as If she was go- ing to attack the Gloucester. The Glou- cester ran up very close to them. As could not get my guns to bear on the heavy ships of the enemy, l thought I would try a shot at torpedo boat. took my time about 1t. waited until those boats were tapping and estimated the range as 200 yards from the torpedo boats I fired 12-inch gun and when the smoke cleared away I saw one of these boats blow up. I don't claim 1t was done bv my shot There were several others firing at that time It is wonder to me they were not blown up sooner"
 The witness th n described the burn ing of the Maria Teresa and the Oquendo, saving that the Teresa, which was Ad-
 (Continued on Page Eighty
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-11
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR.


Probability That the President OF Council
WIN Refuse to Sign Mr.. Adams Check.
1t begins to look as IL ii would be up
to Samuel s. A dams, Jr., to force the
assistant city solicitorship question
into the courts. Oily Council, which
is Democratic body and elected Mr..
Adams. will. IN all Probability, draw a
check for the monthly SALARY, In favor
OF Mr.. Adams, at the end of July, but
it has been intimated that President of
Council Blaine would refuse to sign
the check, and as his signature is
necessary, ii may devolve upon Mr..
Adams to bring mandamus proceed
ings, il he wants the salary. IL not, it
lie hardly likely that anybody will get
it aud the city will be in pocket to the
extent of 5000 year. 1t Is quite prob
able that Mr.. Adams will take steps to
get the money il effort on his part bs-
comes nect ssary. gs -,
There has been an impression that
Philip L. Garrett, who was appointed
assistant by City Solicitor Reinhardt,
would have to force the issue, but il
President of Council Blaine does what
some Republicans have mapped out for
him tho shoe will be on the other foot.
The Democratic contention is made.
however, that the will OF Council is law,
so far as the acts OF the president are
concerned, and Council dan, by a ma
jority vote, compel the president to sign
the check. Some Republicans look at
the matter 10 different light and the
courts may be called upon to pass upon
this point.
Until the matter is settled the city
will have no active assistant city
solicitor; that is, so far as the major
portion of the duties Of that office are
concerned. The, assistant solicitor is
supposed to conduct the prosecutions in
the City Court, hut as Judge Church
man has not recognized either Mr..
Garrett or Mr.. Adams as such, there is
no assistant city solicitor performing
the duties of the office in that court.
The prosecutions are being conducted
By City Solicitor Reinhardt, who pro-
poses to stick by his appointment Of
Mr.. Garrett Mr.. Garrett is with hin,
in court at each session, but has nothing
to say.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-11
DELAWARE DOTS.

The Rev. Ralph 4. Coursey, formerly
of this city, but now Of Seabring, o.,
will soon engage in evapgelistio work.
The certificate of incorporation of the
Home of the Merciful Rest, of viii.
mington, was filed at Dover Friday
afternoon. $50 ASs'-f
william r. Webb, residing near
Dover, has bought the Preston b.
Spring farm, on the Choptank, fot
81, 500. E
Arthur j. Collins OF Camden, N. j.,
has bought one,half interest in the
Hanson farm. North Murderkill hum
dred, for S5, 600.
The Wedding of Harry F. Shapley of
Smyrna and Miss Mary F. 'Holton Of
Middlstowp will take place at the home
of the brides parents, July 18th.
The directors of the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit 90. have declared a
semi annual dividend of 3per cent and
added $50, 600 to the surplus fund,
making that fund 5000, 900.
The Rev. Y. s.. Collins has been
elected president of the Rehoboth
Campmeeting Association, The camp
meeting will begin August lltb.l Bishop
Goodsell, the Hon. John Wanamaker
and Chief Justice Lore will make ad-
dresses during the campmeeting season,