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The Washington times., 1901-11-24

The Kendals have revived Mrs. Cliff
ford's play, THE Likeness Of the Night"
in London, even though 1t did not meet
with much success when produced before.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Mason Mitchell has retired from
Blanche Walsh's company. During the
war with Spain Mitchell was a corre-
spondent for New York paper.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Jules Murry has engaged the following
company to support Rose Coghlan: EN-
NETT C. King. David Elmer, Edward Lee
hay. Herman Hirshberg Elwood F. Bost-
wick. Alfred Mayo. Ann Warrington, Pau
line Dufiield, Agnes Roslyn, Sarah Mad
dern, Nellie McEwen, and Marie Snyder
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Last week Nat Goodwin gave a talk be-
fore the Playgoers' Club of London.
choosing for his subject American In
vasion."
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Burlesques of Sousa prevail in the Lon
don halls, which is another proof of the
American bandmaster's success on the
other side. Ellie Fay's, at the Tivoli, is
said to be the best.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Frances Aymer Mathews has dramatized
her story. "A Little Tragedy at Tien-
tsin," into one-act play which Grace
George will produce at the Theatre Re-
public
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Daniel Frohman's stock company will
remain on the road indefinitely, owing to
the success of The Messenger Boy"
which is occupying Days Theatre. New
York
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Henry Chanfrau, son of the noted ac-
tor, Frank Chanfrau, died recently at
Long Branch of consumption. He retired
rom the stage some time ago to engage
n the real estate business.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Henry F. Vincent, general stage mana
ger for J. C. Williamson, the we'll known
manager, has arrived in Amer
lea TO witness the performances of Ben
Hur," which Williamson will produce in
his country
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

''The Shadow" is the name of a new
play recently given at the Burg Theatre,
Berlin. 1t is said to resemble "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde" in weirdness and treat
ment. 1t tells the story Of a poet who
makes DESIRE ambition, and everything
in life subservient to his pen until the
shadow of all these appears before him
and begs for freedom. This is told in
the play and an epilogue reveals it to be
dream.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

At the Duke of York's Theatre, London,
Charles Frohnan will present an Angli-
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Christie Mcdonald. Maude Raymond.
Joseph Coyne, and William Broderick
have been engaged for the forthcoming
production of the new musical comedy.
THE Toreador."
receiver has been appointed for the
English production OF THE Whirl OF the
Town." which was a failure recently in
London.
Capt. Basil Hoods play, "Ib and Little
Christina" has been set to music and
was successfully presented recently at
the Savoy Theatre. London.
Next season the Rays will be equipped
with q new three-act comedy which will
replace their present offering, "a Hot
Old Time"
The San Francisco theatrical firm OF
Belasco & Thall will be continued with
Sam Thall in place of his late brother,
Mark Thall.
Alice Pierce the mimic, has returned
to London and is meeting with success
at the Tivoli.
Mrs. Beerbohm Tree will retire from
her husbands company which is now pre-
senting Clyde Fitch's play The Last of
the Dandies," in order to fill a previous
contract with the Kendals. Kate Rorke
will replace Mrs. Tree in the Fitch play.
Burlesques of Sousa prevail in the Lon
don halls, which is another proof of the
American bandmaster's success on the
other side. Ellie Fay's, at the Tivoli, is
said to be the best.
Richard Foote, California actor, has
been engaged to play the leading role in
Judgment" Dore Davidsons play, which
will be produced soon.
Franz Ebert, the lilliputian. has been
secured for Anna Helds company.
Mrs. Mckee Rankin and Mathilde Cot
trelly will be in the company which will
support Annie Russell in Clyde Fitch's
new play, The Girl and the Judge"
The Grau Opera Company Will sing a
season of opera in Boston at the Co.
lumbia Theatre. '-The Mikado" formed
the opening bill last Monday night. YER
mona Jarbeau. who appeared here recent
ly in the ill-fated ''Mazeppa," is MEM
ber of the organization.
Boston will have another stock COM
pany, which will be located at the Grand.
Count Hannibal" Stanley Weyman's
novel, has been put into dramatic form
by the Rev. Freeman Wills and the Rev.
Frederick Langbridge. two English cler-
gymen, who have won renown for their
stage versions of popular stories.
Pauline Won Arnold will replace Mrs.
Russ Whytal in the leading feminine role
of 1.-The Cipher Code" in support Of John
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
MURDERED BY BURGLAR.
Misc Murphy Is Shot by Thief in Hes
Room Pittaburg.

Mise Murphy Is Shot by Thief In Her
Room at Pitt.burg.
Pittsbrrg, Dec. 1S.-Harriet P. Muir
ply, prominent in church and society
circles, and treasurer of the Kingsley
house fund, was murdered at her home
here by a burglar. The murderer
made his escape, and although the
whole detective and police force Of that
section was called. the man has not
been captured. Miss Murphy, with her
brother, Select Councilman John A.
Murphy, and two servants, lived In the
house. Miss Murphy was sleeping on
the second floor. She was an expert
with q revolver. having practiced for
many years for the purpose OF protect
ing herself In the event OF such an at
tack as happened. Her brother was
awakened by two shots In the house,
and fastening to his sisters room.
found her lying dead on the floor with
bullet wound in her head. The bur
glar had scaled the porch posts ana
entered the window Of Miss Murphy
room It is supposed the noise OF crash
ing glass awakened her and she Jumped
from her bed, and with the revolver
In her hand fired. The tracks on the
porch indicate that only one man en-
| tered the room.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
SAMPSON PUTS IN.
He Wants the Dsoisiou Of Dewey In the
sshlsy Case Put Aaids.

He Wants the Decision Of Dewey In the
sshley Case Put ABIDE.
New York. Dec. 19.-Slayton and
Campbell. attorneys for Rear Admiral
Sampson. are engaged in drawing up
a formal protest against the minority
finding of Admiral Dewey In the Schley
court OF inquiry. Mr.. Campbell said
Tuesday:
1--WE are preparing a brief based
upon the record Of the court. Three
times, in behalf OF Admiral Sampson
there was a tender OF evidence to show
who was in command at the battle OF
Santiago. The court ruled that such
testimony was inadmissable. and the
question was not gone into AS mat
ter OF fact Rear Admiral Simpsons
Dag was never down at Santiago, and
he was in command Of the squadron
The question OF command at Santiago
already has been passed upon by the
court Of claims which awarded that
honor to Rear Admiral Sampson"
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Roosevelt Committing Democrats.

Washington, Dec. 49, President
Roosevelt is adopting the plan of Sc
curing information from Democratic
senators and representatives regarding
applicants for office in the south. He
has consulted Senators Foster and Nc
Emery and Representative Broussard
Of Louisiana regarding Louisiana ap-
pointments. He had a list of about so
applicants for places, from collector of
New Orleans down to minor offices,
concerning whom he requested infor-
nation.
The president also consulted Repre-
sentatives Clayton, Thompson and Wi
ley of Alabama about some appoint
ments in Alabama. 1t is understood
that the president is disposed to re-
appoint Messrs. Vaughan, Bryan and
Bingham, respectively district attor-
ney and marshal of tie middle dis
trict and collector of internal revenue.
He is very DESTROYS of harmonizing
the existing Republican factions in the
state.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
AGAINST THE DECISION.
tsins Points In Sch!ey Protest VIII BE
Daniaion Aenipat Evidence.

tains Points In Sch!ey Protest VIII BE
Decision Against Evidence.
Baltimore. Dec. 19.-Attorney Cen
sral Isidor Rayner, counsel for Al
miral Schley has finished the draft OK
the formal document to be delivered
to Secretary Long, protesting against
the finding OF the court Of inquiry. Mr..
Rayner will carry the draft OF the pro-
test to Washington and after he ana
Admiral Schley have conferred over 1t
. copy will be prepared for transmits
sion to Secretary Long.
First OF all the protest will claim
that the findings OF the court should
be set aside on the broad ground that
they are not in accordance with the
evidence: and following shis. each
point In the report. such as charges
of dilatoriuess. disobedience OF OF
ders, the sending OF misleading dis
patches. the controversy with Lieut..
Hodgson. the famous loop. etc.. will be
touched upon in turn and the salient
features OF the evidence disprovlne
these charges pointed out.
Practically the protest will be re
view Of the evidence in the case sub
mitted away that Secretary Long VIII
have the opportunity to pass on the
whole controversy.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Gradually Recovering

Philadelphia, Dec. 1s.-Rallroad ser
vice in this state, which was badly
crippled by the floods Of Sat
urday night and Sunday, is
gradually recovering Its normal
condition and soon trains will be
running practically on time. Thous-
ands of laborers are at work repairing
damage to the roadbed and bridges
wrought by the rushing waters. The
railroads that suffered the most dam
age are the Lehigh Valley, Central of
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Lacka-
wanna and Western New York Central.
In some localities 1t will be weeks be-
fore the damage is fully repaired.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20

Knoxville. Tenn, Dee. 1S.-IIowell
Spence, a Pinkerton detective. has ar
rived here from Chicago. He posi-
lively identified the man under ares.
here as Harvey Logan, one Of the al
legged Great Northern express robbers.
Spence had in his possession a pho
tograph of Harvey Logan. which is the
exact likeness of the man held here.
He says this man was seen in Nash,
vile with the woman who was arrest
ed there with quantity of Montana
bank money. The man still refuses to
talk.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20

washington, Dec. 1S.-The first de-
bate Of the session in the house be-
gan today on the bill to provide tenn
porary revenue for the Philippine ISL
ands. Under the agreement made last
Friday the debate is to continue until
tomorrow at 4 O'Clock, when a vote
will be taken.
Mr.. Payne. the floor leader of the
majority, opened for his side. Owing
to the indisposition of Mr.. Richard
son, the floor leader for the minority
the task of opening for the Democrat
ic side devolved upon Mr.. Swanson OF
Virginia.
Before debate began Messrs. Dear
mond of Missouri and Broussand OF
Louisiana took oath.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Pestnastsr General Smith Resigns.

Washington, Deo. 19.-Charles EN-.
DRY Smith has rendered to the presi-
dent his resignation az postmaster
general to take effect early next month
and Henry c. Payne, OF Wisconsin,
vice-ehairman Of the Republican ma
tional committee, has accepted the OF.
fee to which he will be nominated aft
er the holiday recess. Mr.. Smith has
agreed to remain until January 10, IL
necessary, but Will return immediate
ly thereafter to Philadelphia to re-
sumo the editorship OF the Philadel
phIa Press.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
WANT RECIPROCITY.
Commercial Bodies Of the United state'
VIII Petition Congress.

Comm 9roiAl bOdte8 OF the OnNoo St"Sos
VIII Petition Congress.
New York, Dec. 1S.-Commercial
bodies throughout the United States
are being asked by the Merchants as
ISOLATION Of this city to cooperate In
a movement toward securing favorable
action by congress in the matter OF
commercial reciprocity with Cuba. To
this end resolutions on the subject, re-
Gently adopted by the directors of the
association. are being sent to mer-
chants and commercial organizations
all over the country and also to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, members Of his cabi-
net and to all members of congress
The statements Of the Merchants as
ISOLATION says: Commercial bodies
throughout the United States are
invited to cooperate by adopting sim
liar resolutions and transmitting them
at once to their respective senators
and representatives In congress-"
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
RELIGION IN SCHOOLS.

hoy Expelled for Refusing 60 Take Part
in she Exercises.
Topeka, Kas., Dec. 19.-The ten.
year-old son OF ]. B. Willard promi.
mont grain dealer of this city, was ex-
PEELED from school here refusing to
take part in the religious exercises at
the opening OF the school. Mr.. Willard
says the boy was acting and under his
Instructions and threatening to take
the matter into court for settlement.
I object to religion in the public
schools" said he, and If necessary
will bring action in the courts to see
II the board Of education can force me
to allow my son to submit to religious
instruction in the public schools"
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
LABOR PEACE CONFERENCE
Federation Leaders Unable to Reach New
York for tho Meeting.

Federation Leaders Unable to Reach New
York for tho Meeting.
New York, Dec. 1S.-The second ses-
sion Of the peace conference between
labor and capital was held at the
rooms Of the board Of trade and
transportation. When Chairman Os-
car Strauss called the meeting to Or
der, Samuel Gompers, Theodore Shat
fer, John Mitchell and other leaders
of the American Federation of Labor,
who are detained by flood at Scranton
had not reached the hail. Frank
Sergeant, grand master OF the Broth
erhood Of Railway Firemen. was pres
ent and Senator Hanna and Arch
bishop Ireland were again in attend
ance. The others present were Rev.
Frank w. Merry OF Boston, chairman
OF the labor committee Of the nation
al council OF the Congregational
church, Thomas II. Canning and
George E. Mcneil, Of the Knights OF
Labor OF Boston; Marcus Marks. E. B.
Durant OF the Industrial Commission
and R. r. Galloway. Mr.. Durant was
the first speaker.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Captain Moss at Sydney.

San Francisco, Dec. 1s.-News comes
from Australia that Captain Moss and
his little 4O-foot canoe arrived at Sgd
ney Nov 20. having made the voyage
safely from British Columbia. At Fiji
his mate concluded to go to Sydney
by steamer, So Moss shipped sailor
named Louis Degonte. but the man
was washed overheard five days out
and CAPTAIN Moss made the rest of the
voyage alone. He will go from Sydney
to Ceylon on his voyage around the
world.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
WASHINGTON NEWS.
.n,,her Investigation Resolution.

Was hington, Dec. 1S.-Representa-
tive Wheeler of Kentucky introduced
a resolution to investigate the conduct
of Rear Admiral Schley from the time
he took command of the. Flying squad
ron up to and including the destruc-
ton Of the Spanish fleet, July q, 1898.
1t recites the action of the court or IN
quiry and declares the American peo-
pie desire an investigation by citizens
not connected with the navy depart
ment.
Representative Mudd of Maryland
also introduced a resolution relative
to Admiral Schley. as follows:
Resolved, that the thanks OF con-
gress and Of the American people are
hereby rendered to Rear Admiral Win
field Scott Schley and officers and men
under his commend, for their victory
over the Spanish forces and destruc-
ton of the Spanish fleet in naval bat.
tie off Santiago de Cuba, July 3, 1898
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20

New York Dec. 1S.-Rev. Sydney
Albert Clarkson, connected with the
church and convent of st. Vincent
Ferrer, is dead. He was 81 years old.
Father Clarkson was born in Wash
ington county, Kentucky. His par
ents were from the old English Cath
Ollie colony of Maryland.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Ensley Steel MIL Completed.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 1S.-The
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company has announced the compile
ton of It's steel rail mill at Ensley
and General Manager Charles McCree-
~ states the plant will be in operation
within a few weeks. This new indus
try will make steel rails for trunk
lines and will be the first industry
plant of the kind in the south.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Ch;nese Court Left for Pekin.

Shanghai, Dec. 1S.-The announce
ment is made that the Chinese court
has left Kai Fong Foo for Pekin. The
dowager empress intends to rest at
Pao Ting Foo 10 days, arriving at the
capital on January IL.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Denies She'll Marry Hobson

Springfield, O., Dec. 1S.-Miss Flea
nor Ludlow, niece of Ex-Governor
Bushnell, says: There is positively no
truth in the report of the enga cement
Of Capt. Richmond p. Hobson and my
self. You will do me a favor to deny
ii, and you cannot make the statement
too emphatic"
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Another Beoumont OIL Company.

Trenton, N j., Dec. 19.-The Beau
mont Oil Transportation company, cap
ital $2.500o0 has been Incorporated
here The company Is authorized to
construct and operate ships and YES
sells of all kinds. The incorporators
are: Kennard x. McLain, Raymond
Newman and Evan J. Dudley, all OF
Jersey City.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Another Scrap IL On.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Semi-official
adyices received here indicate that &C
tive hostilites are about to begin again
between Colombia and Venezuela.
The delay in proceeding to extremes
has been largely caused by the lack Of
a suitable stock Of arms By the Colom-
bian government
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Old hfonastery Burned,

Fort Smith, Ark, Dec. 1s.-The old
monastery of the Benedictine order al
Subioco. about thirty miles from this
city, was destroyed by fire Tussday.
with all of its contents. The priests
and brothers escaped without injury.
The college near the monastery was
not damaged.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Only Employees Carried.

St Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-As a result,
supposedly, of the railroad accident
at Kharbin, when some 20 persons
were killed, 1t is announced that no
passengers other than railroad en-
pIoyes will be at present carried on
the Manchurian railroad,
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Strained Rotations.

st. Petersburg. Dec. IS.-Exceeding
strained relations still exist between
ministers Sipiguan OF the interior and
Vanoffsky of education. The resigna-
ton of Vanoffsly was announced from
here December 4, but at the cars re-
quest he will remain in Office until the
new year
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Cattle Suffer in Oklnh orna.

Guthrie. o. T., Dec. 19.-Prominent
cattlemen from the western part Of
the territory who are in Guthrie, re-
port that many cattle have died on
the open ranges for want OF food and
shelter. The pasturages are short ono
covered with ice. Another week OF cold
weather will cause loss OF SO per
cent,
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
.Iunned the Track.

Pittsburg, Dec. 1S.- Southern trac-
ton car jamped the track on steep
hillside OF Mt Washington here and
besides injuring several people, crashed
into a livery stable and completely
wrecked it. All the injured will re-
cover.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Hotel Man Assigns.

New York, Dec. 1S-For the benefit
Of the creditors of Charles Jaimcs. les
see of the Brevert house. in Fifth av-
enue, and the Chastaigneray hotel in
Madison avenue, has made an assign
ment. 1t is said that the assets Will
fully cover all liabilities. The bust
ness stability of the Brevert will not
be affected by the assignment
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Gold Boom for Finland.

st. Petersburg, Dec 1S.-Portions of
Finland are having a gold boom, gold
having been discovered at Ouleaberg
A member Of the meteorological bu-
reau has recommended the adoption
Of American methods of distribution
and utilization of the reports in the
Russian bureau.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
Eufaula Hotel Burned.

South McAlester, I. T. Dec. 1S.-The
Morgan hotel was consumed by fire at
Eufaula Sunday evening. Loss about
$4,000. Cause Of fire unknown,
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
NEGRO Children Roasted.

Ardmore, 1. r.. Dec. 19.-The house
and contents belonging to Henry
johnson, colored, near Brown, were
destroyed by fire Monday night. His
three children, all boys, aged 8, 8 and
10, persisted In the flames.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
10. a, far South a. Tampa.

Atlanta. Dec. 19.-The cold wave
which broke the December records laet
Monday was equalled in many places
Tuesday night, and forced the line OF
freezing temperature nearly as far
south as Tampa, Fla.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Repub-
ltcan senators met in caucus here to
hear the report of the committee which
had completed Republican assign
ments. Report was made by Senator
Plat of Connecticut, chairman of the
committee. The report of the commit
tee was adopted and the Republican
members of these committees an
nounced. Allison is head of appro-
priations, Colon of foreign relations,
Aldrich of finance, Hale of naval at
fairs, Lodge Of Philippines, and Haw-
ley of military affairs.
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1901-12-20
The Best Prescription Is Gro
Tasteless Chill Tonic.
The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Ever
So That the People May Know J 4
What They Are Taking. }

Imirators do not advertise the
knowing that you would not buy
cine if you knew what it contains
contains Iron and Ouinine put vi
proportions and is in Tasteess
Iron acts as tonic while the QUINN
the malaria out of the system. Any
druggist will tell you that Groves
original and that all other so-called
less chill tonics are limitations. An am
G., other chill tonics shows that Grove
superior to all others in every respect. You
noc experimenting when you take Grove's-its
superiority and excellence having long beet
established Groves is the only Chill Cure sold
throughout the entire malariat sections OF the
United States No Cure, No Pay. Price, soc
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-29

"This is o strange place for cooper
shop" said a stranger In New York.
pointing 10 a sign over basement in
the wholesale dry goods district.
"Yes; II would be a queer place" was
the answer III the product was Ike
that OF nearly all cooper shops. But
there was never a barrel made in the
place. and probably not one OF the Is
men who work there could head bar
rel, 10 say nothing OF making one. This
cooperage does business only with big
wholesale houses"
There are several similar shops in the
district They make a business OF
strapping cases Of merchandise after
they have been packed. The large
concerns have the cases put In the
street after they have been packed. aad
then the cooper Is sent for 10 nail the
wooden straps around them. He re-
ceives about % cents an hour for his
labor and from IL to 25 cents a pair
for the straps. The shops are the
storehouses for the hoop poles, and
there the men split and shave the bick-
ory saplings which finally become the
case straps. There are some houses In
the district where the porter does this
work, but the large concerns turn II
over to the coopers who never make a
barrel.-New York Tribune.