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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
The BIiou-..xlght owl HurIesauers.y

X.
The management Of the Bijou Theatre
has arranged with Manager Rider, of the
New Night Owls BurIesauers," TO bring
them TO Washington after an absence Of
three years next week Manager CoyIe
feels assured that il will be the banner
show OF the season. The company nun
bers over thirty people. The chorus is
composed OF twenty young women
The Olio is composed of American and
European acts. The following are among
the people: The original Newsboy's Quin-
tette; the -Four Siiyins, a<rObats; NcCale
and Carew, in a comedy sketch. entitled
An Irish Lord" HeaIey and Farnham
dancers. introducing some Singing and
Talking Comedians On Friday evening.
as an added attraction. there will be q
wrestling match for the championship
honOrs between Tommy Connors OF Mas
achusetts and Frank Hueman OF this
city. A purse of 800 Is offered By the
management and d side bet OF 5000 has
been made by the contestants.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
The Aeadems-"An African KinE.,'

The management of the Academy states
that next week Charles E Blaney.s latest
melodramatic production. An African
King viii be presented
1t is claimed that over fifty people are
required to interpret the various roles OF
this piece, in addition to which il IS
claimed genuine tribe OF African Zu-
ius and Malay girls are carried These
people. so it is said. were imported to
this country by Mr. Blauey II IS said
that ever since its first presentation An
African King has been a success. even
more SO than Mr. Blaney's other attrae-
tons.
The real thriller OF the pieces occurs
in the fourth act when the villain, Who
has been foiled ii his efforts to marry the
heroine. discovers her seereted with her
friends in the famous Kimberley diamond
mines. Upon being refused admission to
the mine, he and his accomplices cut the
cable, blow up the shaft, and leave she
occupants Of the mine in grave danger Of
immediate destruction by fire and water.
but. OF course, eventually they are rescued
from their perilous predica meut and all
ends happily The usual Tuesday. Thurs
day, and Saturday matlnees win be given
and the regular popular Academy prices
will prevail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07

organization. is among the artists. and
viii appear IN a new role. in which. it is
said. he is funnier than ever.
The burIesque, entitled Liquid Hair, -
affords Mr.. L--slie wild, scope. and also
introduces Cessy Grant. the burlesque
queen. It is said that it is alive with
fresh features and entertaining novelties.
including the Chicago ''TW9-Step." The
olio includes Carleton and Terre. singers;
Race. Cady. and Lille Vedder. mimics;
Spike" the dog bag puncher; Brothers
La Moyne, bar artists, and the three
Wright Sisters. dancers. Returns OF the
Jefries-RuhIi fight Will re read from the
stage on Friday night. Manager Herman
is well pleased with the reception with
which his one-half reduction Of prices has
met, and announces that he viii give his
patrons the very best shows that the bur
lesque field produces.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
Friday IS
Remnant Day

and for tomorrow we have an
unusually interesting collection
of remnants in all departments,
and in order to make a quick and
complete clearance We have made
the prices very low.
Detailed list will appear in to-
morrow mornings issue of The
Times.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
The NationaI-Strnuss Orchestra Con
cert.

The last opportunity 20 be given Wash
ngtonians to hear the famous waItz-king,
Eduard Strauss. and his Vienna Orchestra,
will occur AT the New National Theatre
at Ais o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Be
low viii be found the special programme
selected for tomorrow afternoon:
PART /.
Overture from the Operrtta ''Waidmei5ter''
Johann Strauss
Fragment rom thr fantasia The nations
AoSzkowsky
WaItZ---TieRaa Life johann Strauss
Entr' acte = IA RGccOCo Z GiIlet
(For string quartette)
Po1Ea-''Hearty and Sensible .. Eduard Strauss
PART IT,
Hungarian RillpSodie No I2''---.-.F Franz List
y altZ from the ballet -'Nail4'' .---.. Delibes
song Without ords'' Mendelssolln
tOrchestratrd by Eduard Strauss
Characteristic march, Caucasian Johann Strauss
In addition to the above. other request
numbers viii be rendered as encores.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
ker RurIez-

Kerasa's - KnieIserbocIer RurIez-
guers.
Louis Robes Knickerbocker Burles-
quers will be the attraction at Kernan's
next week. Bert Leslie. one of the fay
critic comedians Of the buriesque circuit,
who was seen here last season with this
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
A sixth Australian Contingent.

ADELAIDE. Feb. South Australia
has offered to the imperial Government a
sixth contingent for service in South
Africa lis fifth contingent viii sail On
February O.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-07
IT WAS THE GRIPPE.

You felt SO weak and ex-
hausted-dragged yourself a
round the house; maybe went
TO buslness-came home utter
ly worn out; finally called the
doctor; he said you were just
getting over the grippe-pre-
scnbed something, and said:
stay in the house" He may
have advised SCOTS Emulsion,
at any rate most physicians do.
Nothing will restore your
strength and vitality like
SCOTS Emulsion ; it is exactly
he thing needed.
Send for free sample.
s BOVINE. 80 Pearl s,res.. Ne sa,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
MIR. SHEPARD'S CAREER.

Edward Nj. Shepard for a number of
years the leader of a reform Democracy in
Kings County that popularity known the
Shepardites He born in this city fifty
years ago. His father. Lorenzo r Shepard.
a Democratic officeholder Young Shepard
went to Brooklyn after the death of his father.
He graduated from the College of the City
of NewYork in 1869. He has practised law
since 1873. and is a member of the firm of Par
sors Shepard & Ogden.
Mr.. Shepard helped to organize the Brooklyn
Democratic Club and took an active part In the
reform movement which in 1898 made Charles
A. Schieren Mayor of BROOKLYN The year after
ward he organized the Democratic party in
Kings County. whose candidate he was for
Mayor in 1893
AS Deputy Attorney General he helped to
prosecute John Y. McKane- In 1896 Mr.. Shep-
ard is understood to have supported Mckinley.
but in 1900 he worked for the election of Bryan
on the anti-expansion issue. For several years
Mr. Shepard has been on friendly terms with
Hugh Mclaughlin
Mr.. Shepard has found time from conducting
a large law practice and his political activities
10 write Biographies of Martin Van Buren and
Horatio Seymour. He is bachelor and a men,
ber of several we'll known clubs. He lives at NO.
172 Congress Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
COLER OUT AT LAST.
RESULTS OF THE CONFERENCE Be
TWEEN THE BOSS AND THE BROOK
LYN ORGANIZATION

IT was announced in Brooklyn at early
hour this morning that Edward NJ Shepard
would be the Tammany candidate for Mayor.
Although Mr.. Shepard would not see reporters.
1t was said good authority that he had con-
sented to accept the nomination.
Hugh Mclaughlin. James Shevlin and John
L. Shea came to Manhattan yesterday TO confer
with Richard Croker and make a final appeal
for Bird s. Coer They found the boss stead
fast as ever in his opposition to the Controller.
He declined peremptorily to accept him. They
appealed to him, however. to consent TO Kings
County man. pointing out that Tammanyite
had headed the ticket in 1897 and that a Kings
County man should be the standard bearer this
year Croker finally agreed to this and when
the Kings County delegation proposed to with
draw the name of Coer and substitute the name
of Edward Nj. Shepard Mr. Croker consented
on condition that Mr.. Shepard would agree TO
accept the nomination.
With this ultimatum the delegation returned
to Brooklyn and summoned Bird S. Coler TO
join them in conference. They presented the sit
uation, according to the story given out last
evening. to the Controller: told him that it was
impossible to get Croker to consent to his can
didacy despite the long and hard fight waged in
his behalf, and asked him 10 withdraw from the
race.
Mr.. Coler. after listening his friends. II Is
reported said that he willing to withdraw
in favor of Mr.. Shepard if Mr.. Shepard would
consent to run.
Then. the story goes Mclaughlin. Shevlin and
Shea called on Mr. Shepard. and after outlining
the situation secured his promise TO accept the
nomination. This will be given TO him at the
convention on Thursday.
Mr. Shepard. already reported. declined TO
be seen and statement in confirmation of the
announcement could be obtained from Mr. Coler.
When the reports reached this city. the Demo
cratic Club deserted. and Mr.. Croker had
gone to bed He had returned to the club about
1915. having heen at the theatre with Senator
McCarren IL was said. He declined at that
time to make any comment the mayoralty
situation.
The City Committee. which has in hand the
making of slate. will meet at the Democratic
Club tonight. II will be the last meeting be-
fore the convention.
Charles w Dayton, who recently made his
peace with Croker. il was said last evening
might get some minor place the ticket. Mr.
Dayton the Henry George ticket in 1897.
Yesterday he gave out a brief interview. in
which he said he could not i'm any circumstances
support Seth Low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
BERNARD j. SAGE LOChED tf'
NEw-oRLEANs SHOCKED AT STUPID BLUM
DER OF IT'S POLICE.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l

Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE'l
New-Orleans. Oct. IA shocking case or poice
stunditv to-day caused profound sorrow and dis-
eust I'm New-Orleans Last night Bernard j. Sage
man who has been of the lights of the Louisi-
ana bar an international lawyer OF wide reputa-
tion and a man of letters, was arrested as a COM
mon yagrant and was kept all night IN the lookup
Mr. Sage who is eighty years of age, Is feeoe' anu
when fatigued his mental faculties are dimmeo
He is a man of means, and his splendid bearing Is
known to almost every citizen of New-Orleans
He loves to sit in the Coliseum Square and give
csndies TO the children. Last night he remained IN
the park later than usual when police captain ar
rested him for vagrancy. The old man grew con-
fused in his statements. and was thrown into jail
This morning he arragned and when TIE
mistake was discovered and Mr.. Sage was turneu
loose he left the court unattended, and has not
since teen seen though the entire force has been
ON the search Grave fears are eI,ertained lot ms
safety as he was extremely proud ana was shoche"
beyond measure by his treatment.
Mr. Sage was the chief attorney In the deience 1t
Jefferson Davis. and for years praetsed NJ
before the Supreme Court at Washing ton "A seat
on the Louisiana Supreme Bench was tendereo in to
him by Governor Nichols but he declined IL II
view OF his splendid presence and scholarly renns @
ment the action of the police II held To De mex
cusabe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
A TRUCKS WILD FLIGHT.
DRIVEN BY THIEVES. 1T WAS PURSUED UN-
TIL. A BLOCK STOPPED 1T.

unique robbery was attempted yesterd7r p
when two men stole truck loaded with six
cases of drvgoods valued 5000 and drove
up West-s.. at exciting pace The goods
belonged to Wertheimer & HollandeT. of Nos.
159 and 16l Greene-st, and were in charge Of
Thomas Gallagher Gallagher drove to Pier
No. 81. North River, and entered the Office of
the New York. Lake Erie and Western Rail
road Company 70 check off bill OF lading.
While in the office Gallagher kept eye on his
truck through a small window. He turned
around to speak TO the clerk, and when he
looked again the truck was gone.
Hastily running out of the office. Gallagher
found Policeman Shanahan standing at West
and Duane SITS. and explained the situation to
him. Shanahan and Gallagher up West
st. and after going about block. met De-
tective McKenna. and he Joined in the chase.
After IN exciting run OF two blocks they were
able TO catch sight of the truck ahead Two
In and out among the many teams they drove
at a gallop. running into several and barely
missing others. The two officers shouts Cnly
served to increase the mad pace of the fugitfves.
AT Washington and Beach SITS. the truck
became entangled in a deadlock and could get
no further. The men then left the truck ana
tried to hide but were finally captured. They
gave their names James Burke, of No 134
West Houston-st.. and Daniel Gibson, of No 1873
West Houston-st.
One of the cases contained valuable laces and
was valued at $1,000 The other FIVE cases
contained sporting goods. They were going to
a firm in Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
CROKER PAYS TAXES ABROAD.
HE SWORE THAT HIS PERSONALLY
HERE WAS WORTH NOTHING
PAYS $4,000 IN ENGLAND.

Since the speech Of Seth Low the fusion cam
didate for Mayor in which he referred to this
city as Richard Crokers private gold mine, sew
eral members of the City Club have been going
over the testimony given before the Mazet Com
mittee in endeavor to ascertain how 1t Is
possible for Mr.. Croker to English estates.
Thomas L. Feitner, president of the Depart
ment of Taxes on the stand and the ex-
amining counsel put to him the following ques-
tion:
i read the essential portions of this paper:
Department Of Taxes and Assessment
Stewart Building. No. 80 Broadway,
"New-York, January II, 1885
Richard Croker, No. Ill Broadway.
ou are hereby notified that your personal estat te
for 1895 is assessed d S25.0o0. exclusive of bank
stock. and that the same. If erroneous. must be
corrected before the commissioners before
at that amount from which there will be no APP
peal. BY order of the Commissioners of Taxes and
Assessments, January lS, 1895.
% i hereby that the second Monday of
January last the value of my personal property.
exclusive of bank shares, and subit CT TO taXaton,
There is no iurat there but do the marks upon
this paper indicate that this was actually sworn
to?'
Yes sir" said Mr.. Fetner
The lawyer who is getting Mr.. Croker's re-
Iations TO the city administration in shape for
campaign material will use the following cable
dispatch to New-York papers February 1.
1901:
Mr. Croker came to London to-day He has
innate that he was In receipt of 10000 year.
He has abandoned his appeal in the face OF the
be compelled TO answer. and a false 10
which would render him liable 10 heavy fine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
RESERVATIONS TO BE OPENED.
NEARLY THREE-OUARTERS OF MILLION
ACRES SOON TO BE MADE AVAIL
ABLE FOR SETTLERS

washington Oct. 1.-The Interior Department is
rapidly completing plans for the opening OF the
Fort Hall Idaho Indian reservation The date for
rho opening has not yet been fixed. the prelim-
mary work has not been completed, but II Is ex-
pected that the reservation. which contains four
hundred thousand acres. will be- thrown open TO
settlement within a few weeks
The Ouinault reservation In Washington. COM
nrising three hundred thousand acres. probably
win be thrown open to settlement next spring The
contract for surveying this reservation Is about 70
~ au-.rded Commissioner Herman OF the General
Land once said to-day that 1T was prooaoe tne
old ssooner'' system would be used at the opening
OF ho,h these reservations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
AERON4UT BADLY INJURED.
HE SACRIFICES HIMSELF TO SAVE WOMEN
AND CHILDREN SPECTATORS.

Trenton. n j. Oct. | (SpeciaD-One of the
lowell brothers aeronauts who performing
at the Interstate Fair as he about to land
after parachute leap from his balloon. met
a serious accident this afternoon. Jewell came
down inside the grounds and the place selected
by him to drop from his parachute was illed
with women and children. He did not notice
this until he about to let GO ana then' III
IL. IL 70 eave the women and children from in
iury he swung himself and the parachute over
the cattle sheds When over the sheds JeWeli,
LET 90 In landing he sustained COMPOUND
fracture of the right leg at the ankle and sght
;nternaI iniuries He struck the peak of the
slanting roof and fell to the ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02

p.,v..n Yacht Race Days. take Hcosoa 70, I've
oetyT trirs Good and msals-AoSI-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
FOR THE RACES.

In addition the steamer Monmouth winch
leaves from Pier $. North River, als A NJ the New
Jarssv Central will the steamer 81 Johns 70
the Yacht races leaving jersey CITY station at 81
A. NJ Tickets. S, on sale at station dock.-(Aovt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02
..r,, vAcuTIGTON IN FIvE HOURS.

ITO WASHINGTON IN FIVE HOURS.
From New York ROYAL Blue hvs hour trains Leave
foo. Of Liberty Street IL 80 A NJ. 100 P NJ, and
The .sRoyal Limited mo excess farel 8: ~ p "
O1h.r FAST solid trains 500 1910 A NJ 1.so ; 10
IN p N and l215 night. Leave South Ferry fvs
minutes earlier. Unexcelled dining and eafe cAs
serytce.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-02

Take Fau River Line steamer Plymouth Ier
Yacht Races Splendid open decks comnooiou
saloons: nns music. Rate A See adS--Ao"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08
where He shone.

A Thcgpian who spent several years
trying 20 get beyond "the carriage
awaits MILFORD" station In first class
Broadway productions was induced by
bis brother TO join him In the dairy
business In the city OF Mexico. While
on business trip 10 this city recently
buying new machinery and appliances
Tor his prosperous Mexican creameries
De- met one Of his former companions
who was still struggling for an oppor.
uuity 20 say lines An exchange Of
condolences revealed the fact that the
former actor was now making a snug
fortune in the milk business, and bis
friend, the pcrscyering player, remark.
ed: You're all right, Billy. You could
never have shonc in a theatrical way
but you are a star IN a milky way
New York sun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08
The Word Cn4e,te.

The word gazette IS from the name
Of AN old Venetian coin worth about
onc-half cent OF our money. The hamo
IL applied 20 newspapers because o.
was the SUM charged for reading The
first written journals that made their
appearance in 1850. After the paper
was read It was handed back 10 TIE
owner. who charged the next comer q
gazette FOR taking a peep at 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

CHEERING news comes from the
Texas wheat fields. The Denton
correspondent to the Dallas News
says that Saturday "a strip OF the
heavens was hidden from sight 10y
the hegira to the northeas of the
green bugs that have been destroy
ing the wheat The farmers be-
lieve the fight to bode good Other
reports from different parts of the
wheat section say that the insect
is leaving, and that the wheat that
has been eaten 10y them is sprout.
ing again from the roots. After
all it may be that Texas will raise
her usual crop OF wheat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

Every robemahor IN London always
keeps some of the most expensive
robes of state-th thorc OF a registrar for
iustanCc-reudy and lends them out
when officials have TO use them at any
great ceremony. Many a peer, when
his portrait Is 10 be added 20 the family
picture gallery, has obtained the Grim
son and ounine from his tailor for a
small consideration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

SCHOOL interests in the Terri
tory must be very dead when some
OF the teachers resort to selling
whiskey. Prof. S. NJ. Dodson OF
the Creek nation, is said to be a
brilliant fellow but his fortune
grew too slowly from teaching
only and he added side line that
has landed him in prison.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

THE speech made to the Sweaters
Saturday night boy Mr.. Suggs was
indeed encouraging 10 the mem.
bers of that association. The
speaker departed from his usual
jocular strain and with sincere Ian
guage portrayed three important
thoughts; First, Respect your
selves and others will respect you"
Second, There is just such ma
terial here tonight as iill our ma
tional legislative halls, Third,
There is a reasonable possibility
OF your being just such a power in
Ardmore politics as Tammany in
New York - lie quoted Henry
Furman in his remarks TO the de.
feated candidates, saying; The
disgrace of defeat does not lie in
the fall, but in your inability to
rise again lie advised them to
cheer up, rise and come again.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

EASTER was an ideal day of
spring sunshine aud the Sunday
school and church services were
well attended. The churches were
frightened by floral decorations
aud the special seryice- arranged
by the pastors were spiritual
treat to the people
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

CoNDITIoNs that surround Beau
mont, Texas great oil town, have
been compared to those of Cripple
Greek, when gold was discovered
There are many fortunes which
have practically been made and
many more in state Of incubation
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

MANY progressive pastors and
Sunday school superintendents are
building up their Sabbath schools
by the use of space in the daily pa
per.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

VIZ have a communication from
Loco that will not be published for
the reason that 1t does not bear
the signature of the writer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08
Why She ni.cnrdcd Him.

Don't despair Edward, even II "a
ther does say you'il be young enough
to marry five years from now
"Oh, don't care for myself but how
about you u"-philadclphia Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08
Royalty In n Flat.

The sympathy of countless thousands
OF people who board will go out to the
emperor OF China, who is said 10 be
living In a second story back ROOM
Baltimore American.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

THE Sweaters may justly feel
proud Of the success that has at
tended each OF their undertakings
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

TERRITORY small grain fields
are not escaping the rayages Of the
bugs that have done so much dam
age in Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08
BAD BLOOD,
BAD COMPLEXION,

The skin IS the seat Of an almost end.
less variety Of diseases. They are knCwn
by various names, but are all due TO the
same cause, acid and other poisons in
the blood that irritate and iuterie', nth
the proper action Of the skin
To have a smooth, soft skin, fr, '-1H-
all erup.ions, the blood must be kept pure
and healthy The many preparations Of
arsenic and potash and thc large number
Of face powders and lotions generally
used in this class of diseases cover up
for short time, but cannot remove per.
manentlv the ugly biotches and the red,
dishrurrg Uimples.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

Put 70 foot Of ze bed" the bewll.
dered Frcuchman said, lit ecs not on
~ end OF ze laigw-Ncw York CONNER.
Cial Advertiser.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

Now since you have a move on
foot TO secure an Ardmore band
push il TO success.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-04-08

A PUBLIC library and free read
ing room is badly needed in Ard
vnnra