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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31
The Nationalist G. Gooawin.

Mr.. n. c. Goodwin and Miss Maxine FL
lott win play an engaSefnent at the New
National Theatre nexxweek. in their last
seasons success, When We Were Twen-
ty-one.' This comedy, written by Henry
v. Esmond. gives to Mr.. Goodwin and
Miss Elliott one Of the best plays they
have ever had. Mr. Goodwin's character,
Dick Carewe, has serious as well as hui
morous moments. showing the versatility
of the actor, and is the most sympathetic
role he has ever portrayed, while Miss
Elliott has never been seen to better adj
vantage than In the part of Phyllis
Ericsson, the buoyant and tender girl,
Carewe
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pleasing vehicles. a Fifth Avenue Re
ception and "A Night at the Paris Elk
position. have been provided as the open
ms and closing portions of the entertain
ment. The costuming is unique, rich. and
gorgeous.
The Oliu includes Minnie Belle the dain-
y coincidence and musical artist: Jack
Crawford and Blanche Washburn. versa
tile sketch team; Tilly Cohen and Flor
enCe Gardner. two charming duetists:
Larry Smith and Mamie Champion who
present q Il ughable sketch. Hunting a
Husband" Nelson, Glinserretti. and De
monio. grCtesque eccentric and acrobatic
act, ana a series OF living pictures
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through the entire wiIer fad it not been
for other engagements made for the thea
ire. Arizona is undoubtedly the best
American play that has been written re-
Gently, and Augustus Thomas is undoubt-
eddy the best and truest exponent of the
American drama. Tke syIsce is fun of
atmosphere; it fairly pulses with the
fresh, vigorous, and SactfSe life of the
West. il has love story ms tender and
almost as tragic as that OF Romeo and
Juliet and it has relief work of humor
as ripe and unctuous as hat which Mr..
Thomas has previously sI69wn in Ala
bama' and In Mizzolrs -
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accompaniment of much laughter on the
part of the audience. -.--
Nellie Burt and Company. who are also
unfamiliar faces here, will be seen in
"A RaEtime Fantasia which is credited
as ho'ng one of the seasons vaudeville
successes. Frederick Hurd has a magic
act called "A Visit to Magicana. in
which he promises to reveal many new
leats Of black arr. Ethel Robinson will
he heard in character songs. Among the
twelve new biOgraph views is the latest
picture of King Edward VII of England,
inspecting the imperial yeomanry pre-
vious 10 their departure for South Africa.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

The Trocadero Burlesquers come to the
Bijou Theatre this week, and the pa
irons of this house will have an opportu-
nifty to judge of the merits of this organi-
zation in its entertainment
The Trocadero Company has the ma
terial in its makeup to present strictly
high-class performance. Two bright and
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CoIumbIa-"TLe sign Of N. c.. ),

The Sign Of the Cross" Wilson Bar
relt strong historical drama. appealing
alike 10 theatregoers and to q class that
DO not. as a rule. patronize the PLAYHOUSE
VIII return to the Columbia Theatre to-
morrow night for a week. with matinecs
on thursday and Saturday. The com
pany that viii be seen during the coming
engsgeAs5Et Is practically the same that
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

Manager Chase is preparing for a sprins
amusement campaign with unusual vigor
Judging from the list of new attractions
he has secured it is evident that he Is
attempting to Guido all his previous eff
forts i'm Introducing vaudeville novelties
here. In speaking of his plans and en-
gagemeGts he said:
First Of all ! have been fortunate in
securing the Pageant of All Nations.
which has run the whole season in Bos-
ton II is series of wonderful scenes
enacted by nfty young women. 1 expect
II 40 prove the most artistic and SItisfac-
tory of any of the numerous elabDrs O.
acts ever presented in my house. Another
equally important engagement is that of
Marcels Tableau Nivants.' which was
brought to this country early this season
and has not been seen outside Of New
York. II surpaSSeS in beauty and novelty
anything of the kind that has ever been
attempted Another booking is the Art
Studies. which are now being presented
by Mr. Keith in his vaudeville houses.
and which possess genuine artistic beauty
being Veritable reproductions of some. OF
the world $ greatest artists. Fanny Rice
the clever comedicnne, in her vaudeville
version Of Nell Gwyn is stiIl another con
tract | have made. The play is by Mr.
Robert Griffin Morris, a PLAYWRIGHT who
lived in this city some years ago and in
it Miss Rice has scored pronounced sue
cess I'm vaudeville. 1 shall bring Mr.. hill
hatd p'tCh III i ne l-ttltSt tlfl, by all
odds the best dramatic sketch / have ever
witnessed, and one that makes strong
impression upon an audience. The Stra-
kosch Opera Company. headed by Avery
Strakosch. the well-known prima donna
Will be along this spring | am also ne
gOtiatinG with the August family. who
since quitting their starring venture ir
The Star and Garter. are in great de
mand among vaudeville managers Most
pleasing Of all. in an artistic sense is the
news that Cissy Lotus Will be seen here
shortly. Miss Lotus is aiming high ana
has surrounded herself with y COMPANY
and presents Il little sketch in which she
has abundant chance to prove her YER
satility. | have others in prospect who
will be announced when contracts ar.
signed
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1t is such talk as the following. "a YER
liable record of a conversation between
two young women who are engaged In
one of Washington's prominent stores.
that drives strong men to despair ana in
cidentally heightens the gayety of the
country The speakers preside over ad-
joining counters and neither seemingly
takes the slightest notice of the half doz-
en- or so impatient customers:
Say. Mamie | WAS up and seen the
stock company last night with Harry"
Was You? How was it,
"Oh. just perfectly g-r-a-n-d. Ormorde
is the sweetest thing IN the world. say
do you know that Percy Haswelrs hus-
band was here last week in that Tn
lcavened Bread show over at the Column
bia2"
WAS he2'
Yes; his name is Fassett or something
like that
"Huh-it isn't a very swell name, is t?''
lit amt half so pretty as Ormonde.
Blanche Bates is coming to the Columbia
soon in her play Under Two Flags. l
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

Fanchon Thompson made her debut in
musical comedy recently, replacing Marie
George in the London production OF The
Eehe of Bohemia" Manager LowenfeId
of the Apollo Theatre. where the piece
is running, will feature Miss Thompson
in new comedy. which he has commits
STONED ]. Chcevcr Goodwin to write.
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1.-THE Silver Slipner.' a new musical
comedy by owen Hall and Leslie Stuart,
composers Of 'Fiorodora," will be pro-
duced in London Tuesday night. The
american rights TO the piece have been
secured by John T.. Fisher. manager OF
tlorodora. who will bring it over here
next season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

The public often hears strange stories
about the fabulous salaries paid operate
stars for appearing before the footliShts
FOR about thirty minutes, the time occu-
pied in dressing. etc. being, of course.
thrown in. THESE amounts are often un-
doubleday exaggerated. but il is fact
that the services of musicians and singers
We're never valued as highly as they are
at present. II seems to make no differ
cucc whether a man is Z; singer or a play
or: IL he is At the top he can command his
own salary. The star pianist can make
as much money as the star tenor.
\ case in point is that Of a weli-iiuown
society woman In Western city. who
thought, q few weeks ago. that she was
an the point OF securing the services of
Dssip Gabrilowltsch. the pianist. Cab
riiOWitsCh Is Il second PddeTewSki Ills
tour Of this country has been one con-
tinuous ovation. and the matinee girls. as
well as the artists. have bowed down at
his shrine. This new hero of the musical
world was booked 10 play in the Western
town. and the announcement of his COM
'ng caused quite Il iiutter. SO much 50
that "A society dictator Of the place de-
cided II would be very smar; thing to
engage the talented pianist Tor 4 private
local four hundred. and thus make her
footing In society the more secure.
Correspondence was opened. and In an
swer 10 the query If Mr.. GahrloWit-ch
could he secured for private hearing
the night before his public recital. tho
answer came back Yes"
me iddy WAS naturally ueuS ntet. Tor
all that remained in her opinion WAS to
accept his terms Gabrilowitsch has .
shrewd manager. however. and soon "a
contract was sent on for signature. 1t was
the first intimItiOn as to the price and
the services OF Il specialist in cases Of
heart trouble was necessary when the lady
discovered that she had practically con-
tracted to pay T,0oo for an hours enter
tainment. II is needless TO say the affair
was postponed
Lovers Lane at the Manhattan. New
York. begins it's third month with cordial
appreciation and overlooking houses. Ii IL
/ mirthful, wholesome, and an altogether
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

town. 1; is in Clyde Fitch's merriest and
most brightly satirical vein. and has a
love story or infinite charm. The produc-
tion. as devised by William A. Brady. is
without flaw. Every player fits the char
acter assumed. but special honors fall to
Ernest hastings as the minister Mile
James as the little hoyden. "Simplicity.f'
Charles W. Swain as the opera house man
ager and bin poster. Nanette Comstock
as the ciergymans sweetheart and Emily
Nakeman as the schoOlmistress
The apple orchard the lovers walk and
the quaint street scene in EddysvIlle are
very beautiful stage pictures In Low
ers Lane Mr. Rrady has found play
East"
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wouldn't miss the Thursday matinee for
anything. You know that's the only
chance Ormondc viii have to go. and /
Just want to see the way he looks at her
you know he was awfully In love with
D.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

Lovers Lane" at the Manhattan. New
York. begins it's third month with cordial
appreciation and overlooking houses. 1t l.
mirthful, wholesome, and an altogether
delightful portrayal OF life In Il small
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

Charles Dalton. the English actor who
has been at the head of the Sign of the
Cross company for the last five sea-
sons. will star in a new play next fan
The announcement that he was in search
Of a new play was made in New York
paper not long al so. and must have been
copied extensively as Mr.. Dalton has re-
ceiVed offers of manuscripts from all over
the country. Many of these offers are
from struggling young authors who COM
plain that owing to the refusal of mana
gers and actors to recognize real genius
their light is hidden under bushel They
then express the hope that his may be the
hand TO raise the bushel. The following
communication was recently received by
Mr.. Dalton:
Dear Sir: | have written play that
would exactly suit you. and l am willing
to let you have il on easy terms | know
that lot of folks write actors and offer
them plays that are rotten, but this isn't
one of that kind. though. 1 have taken d
lot of time writing it, and | know q lot
about the drama because have a couple,
Of billboard tickets every week NV
father. who is religious man and never
went to "A show, cried hard when | read
him the part where the hero is dying and
talks about bright angels. Father said
ne had no idea the stage was like that
You see he has judged it by the pictures
on the boards and in the windows
My play ia II story of today, but I
think perhaps if you were to make It a
Roman play, so You could wear tights IL
would be even more Of tremendous sue
cess. / have seen you in The Sign of the
Cross and you are all right. | think.
though. that there is not enough comedy
in your part. have frightened up nv
piece by introducing very catchy song
and dance. Don't let that keep you from
taking it, though. as the steps are very
easy To learn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

The stock &C npany which ran for two
seasons at the Lyceum Theatre. Balti-
more. under the direction of ]. W. AL
baugh. jr. will be revived for n summer
season. with as many of the original
members as can be secured. The house
is leased for term of years by Man
ager Chase, of the Grand, of this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-31

Klaw & Erlanger's revival of The
Merchant of Venice in which they will
present N. c. Goodwin and Maxine Ell
lott as Shylock and Portia, respectively.
for spring tour of twenty cities, will
be played bat twenty-eight times. This
attraction will be seen in this city but one
time only. at the National THEATRE Tues
day evening, May Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-14
A PROMISE FROM RUSSIA.
When MISSION Is Performed Will Withdraw
from Pehin and Manchuria.

81 petersburg, JAN 13-The Russian
minister OF finance, M. DeWitte. has sub
miited his budget statement for IJJi. This
shows surplus in the ordinary estimates
of T3,443 45o roublcs He explains that
events IN the Far East have necessitated
a heaVy expenditure, amounting Tor IL "
to bl..WO,O00 roubles
Ehiarslhg upon the injurious erect
when hostilities in China have had upon
the general economic life Russia, eS-
peclaily IN the embarrassment wrought IN
the Illahclai market, M. DeWItte depiofcS
the loss OF those brave officers ana SOL
u.ers VINO have found glorious deaths on
Chinese battlefields"
"These sad events, however, nave Il
consoilnS aspect he observes, IN the
evidence OF moral well-being ana are a
striking hfo0I OF the entire sincerity OF
the peaceful sentiments which inspired
the Car IN his august words appealing
on behalf OF peace and his proclamation
of the peaceful intentions OF Russia
TINS was sublime Christian WORK
and each step forward in China mas fur-
nShcd evidence of His Majesty desire
to maintain peace. 1t required viola
gents without motive. The bombardInent
of BlagoVeSchenck and the destruction OF
the railway to decide the government 10
send troops to Manchuria.
Russia IS working for the pacincatlon
Of the disturbed districts ana Ior me res
toration of good relations with emma;
and, so soon as her immediate ana urgent
duties have been accomplished, she VIII
withdraw her troops from fekin ana pro-
ceed to reduce the military forces IN
Manchuria.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-14
REBELS GAINING GROUND.
People Disguised With Colombia Owing to
Failure 10 Crush Revolt.

Kingston. Jam, Jan. 13.-The British
steamer Texan, Capt. Lund. which ar
rived here, today, from Colon. Colom-
bia, represents that when she left Colon
terror reigned among the inhabitants
around Panama in consequence of an
other rebel descent upon the city.
Heavy fighting began outside Panama,
Jan. 10, and continued fiercely through
out Jan. II, when the rebels We're max
ing n desperate attempt to get within
the city. The government troops were
strongly contesting the advance of the
insurgents when the Texan left.
Capt. Lund says the losses on both
sides had been considerably. though
without advantage either way. The
rebels had been largely reinforced and
We're well stocked with supplies.
Two British WarSbipS had arrived al
Panama and an American cruiser was
momentarily expected.
1t appears also according to reports
brought by the Texan that business in
Colombia is at a standstill everywhere.
with a general enforcement of martial
law, and that the people are becoming
disguised with the government owing
to it's failure to crush the rebellion.
The fighting is now over a wide field
and the rebels have become more
stubborn than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-14
INTENSE SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia and Stomach
Trouble
Instantly Relieved and Permanently Cured BY
Sluari's Dyspepsia Cure.
a New Discovery. bu. not Paten. Medicine

Or Redweu relates an interesting
account of what he considers re-
markable case Of acute stomach
trouble and chronic dyspepsia by the
use Of the new discovery. Stuort's
Dyspepsia Tablets.
He SAYS: The patient was a man
who had suffered. to my knowledge,
for years with dyspepsia. Everything
he ate seemed to sour and create gas
III The stomach. He had pains like
rheumatism in the back, shoulder
blades and limbs, fullness and distress
after eating, poor appetite and loss OF
flesh; the heart became affected, caus-
ing palpitation and 2leepicssncss at
night
II gave him powerful nerve tones
and blood remedies but 10 no purpose.
As an experiment | finally bought Il
50 cent package of Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets at Il drug store and gave them
to him. Almost immediate relief was
given and after he had used four box
@; he was 70 all appearances fully
cured.
There was 10 more acidity NJ sour.
watery risings. no bloating after
meals. the appetite was vigorous ana
he had gained between 10 and l.
pounds in weight of solid healthy
flesh.
Although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's are advertised and sold in drug
stores. yet / consider them 4 most
valuable addition to any physicians
line of remedies. as they are perfectly
harmless and can be given to children
or invalidS or in any condition of the
stomach with perfect safety, being
harmless and containing nothing but
fruit and vegetable essences, pure
pcpSin and Golden Seal
Without any question they are the
safest, mos. effective cure Cor indigcs-
ton. bilioGsness, constipation and all
arrangements of the stomach, however
slight on severe
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are made
by F. a. Stuart Co. OF Marshall. Mich.
and are sold by druggists everywhere
at 50 cents per package.
Little book on stomach diseases
mailed free. Address +. A. Stuart GO.
Marshall, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-14
A VIGILANCE committee
Orc aniz ID at Leavenworth to Punish Crime
and Preserve Order.

I.eavenwOrth, Kan, Jan. 13.-Judge
More, today, issued a warrant for Fred
Alexander, the negro who attempted
to assault Miss Roth, yesterday. and
later the sheriff went to Lansing to
serve it. Many persons thought the
prisoner would be brought here, to-
night and a large crowd of determined
citizens with guns and a rope gathered
at the Jail But he was left at Lansing
where he will remain till the officials
may deem it safe to bring him here.
When this fact became known the
crowd dispersed quietly.
At a meeting of citizens held here,
this afternoon, n society to be known as
"LeaVenworth Vigilance Committee
was organized. Its purpose, 1t IS
stated. will be not only to deal with
such characters as Alexander but TO
run out of town all men unable to show
visible means of support, class with
which Leavenworth has been overrun,
this winter The members are deter
mined, finally, it is said, to lynch
Alexander.
Alexander underwent a 3-hourS eX-
animation, this afternoon, but MOTH
ing that shed any light on the Pearl
Forbes murder of which he is believed
to be guilty, was elected. Pearl FORBES
was factory girl who was as
sauIted and killed in this city IN
November last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Dominion liner Dominion sailed
from Portland, Saturday. for Liverpool
with a full cargo ana As passengers.
\ house on Paris street Portland.
occupied by Mrs. Thomas LaidlaW. was
damaged by fire. Saturday afternoon.
The fire started III the kitchen.
Mrs. John Ficklin. wife Of a colored
bootblack. living on Lincoln street.
Lewiston. went to the police station,
Saturday morning, and complained
that her husband had assaulted her by
pushing her onto 4 hot stove SO that
her face was severely burned. Patrol
men L.zotte and Green We're sent ate"
FiCkln. When told he was wanted he
exclaimed THE Lord IS on my side.
Stephen w Berry was knocked down
ana severely injured. Thursday morn
ing. by Il team driven by Il. |. White
Nil Berry was crossing the street be
tween u. \. Curtis drug store and the
post Office. at Machas. when Mr.
White. who was coming toward Main
street from between those buildings.
ran into him. Mr.. Berry was picked
up from under the punG and carried
into Cranes drug store and Dr.. Ham
mon summoned. \ bad cash was cut
over the left eye and he was otherwise
shaken up. MIR. Berry is an aged gen
tleman and very deaf.
The Portland officers, Saturday, sent
to Bath. Simon Silkovitch, II years of
age. who manfests an extraordinary
desire to live in jail. He was first ar
rested in Portland last November.
~ laarnir1~r no
had brother in Bath. sent
him to that city. Next the
young man appeared in Brunswick.
was arrested for vagrancy and senten-
ced to Portland Jail. His sentence eX-
pircd a few days ago. and he managed
to be arrested again at Portland. He
expressed Il desire to spend the re-
maindcr of the winter in Jail, but City
Marshal Sylvester decided to send him
TO Bath.
TIE senior class Of the Maine Mcii-
cal School elected the following officers,
Friday evening: President, T.. l.. Pen
rel: vice presidents. J. =. Traynor. j.
G.. Hutcbins. A. NJ. Andrews: secretary.
S. l.. Andrews: treasurer, w. y. Co
burn: orator. T. II. Cohen: marshal, J.
T.. Odiorne; executive committee. G. II.
Marston. NJ c. Madden. G.. T.. Thomp-
son, +. c. Tobic Il. a. Higgins: pic
turc committee. II. c. Hannigan, +. f..
Connccn. IT. f. Mllken; music com
mittec. +. Nj. Gallagher. e. +. Kendall,
II. X. Tibbctts, NJ. N. Small. W. II.
Haker; program committee, T.. Q. Hop
kins. O. l.. Hanlon, S. Davis II. |. Pin
gree. w. r. l.. Hathaway.
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BANK ROBBERS SURPRISED.
Plucky Officer Goss @! Cumberland. Md. Scares
Away Gang.

Cumberland. Md, Jan. 13-Ofiicer w
Goss of the city police force, surprised
a gang of men attempting to rob the
German Savings Bank ut an early hour
this morning. He engaged in single
handed battle with three of the men
who We're already in the bank, and one
acting as sentinel on the corner.
Goss is sure he hit two as they came
out Of the bank door, one in the back
and one on the arm. He cmptied his
revolver from q vantage point behind
the shadow of a telegraph pole, and all
five men shot in his direction num-
Der of times. Five bullet marks were
left on the pole.
The gang ran down Baltimore street
and made their escape out the West
Virginia Central Railroad track, ter
rOriZing the few persons they met on
the way by indiscriminate firing. They
probably numbered six persons. armed
with Winchester shot guns and large
revolVe.s. They shot at the operator
OF the West Virginia Railroad as he
raised the window at the station. 4
bullet crashing through the glass They
also shot at another policeman.
Nothing was stolen at the bank At
forwards the gang committed two
small robberies at South Cumberland
They are still at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-14
GERRlSH A BANKRUPT.
The Ex-Maine Methodist Minister Still in
Financial Difficulties.

Theodore Gerrish who was formerly
pastor of the Foss street NJ. f., church
in Biddeford, and who subsequently,
embarked in speculative seas. having
been engaged in numerous capitalistic
ventures Of late years. filed volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy Thursday
in Somerville. Mass, where he has
been residing for some months.
His liabilities are $11.9S1 and he has
no assets. The unsecured claims ag-
gregate S1072; secured. 21.S12. ANA liza
bility on notes and bills. s43. 091. Tie Sc
cured claims are protected principally
by bonds of the Pennsylvania Midland
Railroad. The debts We're contracted
between 1891 and 1896.
1t will be remembered that soon If
ter leaving the Bddeford pastorate
Mr.. Gerrish made a plunge into Sioux
Falls real estate. which subsequently
proved more or less disastrous to linn
self and others. His business has been
put down as a broker Of late. ana he
had an office somewhere in Boston.