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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

Sir Walter Siemens estimates that
the power generated at the falls Of
Niagara and mostly going to waste
represents horsepower the equivalent
of that obtainable from all the coal
mined and consumed in the whole
world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

1t will please the grangers of the
west to learn that Mr.. Phillips. who
lives In little one story cottage at
Evanston, made enough out of his corn
deal so that he can move into a brown
stone front on Michigan avenue if he
wants to-.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

One western county maintains a
county farmers institute and has
monthly gatherings the year round.
The summer meetings are given pic
mic turn, and the system is one to be
commended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

The top grating of Duchess with
Melinda and the sowing of the seeds
of the apples thus produced are recon-
mended as the most practical way for
South Dakota to secure a reliable win
ter apple.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

All shade and fruit trees should be
trimmed to the extent OF removing all
dead and distorted or wrong growing
limbs at least. We prune and trim even
more than this to insure symmetry and
beauty of shape.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

Existing prices for farm products, if
continued, will Justify q still higher
valuation of farm lands. Land which
will bring in the owner net return of
80 per acre for a series of-years is
worth 500 per acre as an Investment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

Agricultural department statisticians
estimate the annual damage done to
the wheatfields of this country by the
Hessian fly at $40, 900 600 and that done
by the ciinch bug - the several cereal
crops at $500, 100000
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

Even full crop this year of cereals
and meat producing animals is not like
ly TO materially lower present prices.
Labor is everywhere employed at good
wages and must be fed with the best
that the farm affords.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

When man of the farm marries in
haste. he has a better opportunity to
repent at leisure than the man in town.
He has all day in the cornfield to chew
over the rag and think what an ass he
has made of himself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-04

This party consisted, besides Mr..
Fabens. of Chief of Police John Gray,
Night Captain Peter Gallagher and a
Courier representative. The engine
was backed slowly out to the four
mile bridge when it was sidetracked
and No. / allowed to pass Mr.. Fab
ems tagged the passenger train aud
wet on = from the BRIDE to C.,''':-
Gothic, in hopes of being able to pick
Up the. men trying to board the train
there. The light engine followed the
passenger into Chillicolhe where it
again picked up MI. Fabens. and a
number of railroad men who had gone
out on No. II and joined the searching
party at Chillicothe. The engine kept
up its run to Dudley when not finding
any traces Of the men it returned to
Ottumwa. When it reached Shocks
Siding a careful search was made in
all the empty box cars standing there
for the three men but it was unsuccess
fui.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

The bill presented by the Kings ard
Queens company at the westm!nster
Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening
is not as strong as the one given by the
Big Sensation company last 'yeck. There
are no very strong cards ana, perhaps,
the most pleasing act Is that of Hr. ana
Mrs. Harry Burns, the expert paper
tearers, vocalists and comedians. The
performance began with a burletta en-
titled, The Merry Ramblers," I'm which
Miss May Wallace takes the leading pafT.
Mulvey and Con, Providence boys, ap-
pear in a turn similar 10 Tenby and Sy-
monds. Billy Arlington and Grace Del
mont. have pleasing sketch. Araminta,
a lady gymnast performs a number OF
feats that are wonderful. Coyne and Ar
dell. I'm "O'Holihan's visit" e. a fairly
good sketch. The last in the olio Is Nina.
in an Illusion dance. that is very pleasing
20 the eye and she also displays a Won
derful amount OF strength. As her act
is very much longer than those who gave
a similar act. She is assisted I'm this
by Mr. Harry Burns, who sings an illus
tratcd song. and Is warmly, encored. The
Galety Girls, a comedy burlesque is given
for the closing number, and In this the
entire company take part. This bill will
be given every afternoon and evening
except Thursday. when the theatre will
be sclosed out OF respect OF the dead
president.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

ton OF the play covers London and the
far west and there is constant reference
TO South Africa diamond mines.
There is plenty OF heart interest in the
play but the romantic side which is most
moderately. but effectively drawn is re-
lieved by happy phases OF humor. The
company that portrays the story is one
every member OF which does good and
conscientious work.
While there is plenty OF thrill 10 the
piece there Is smoothness that makes IL
always entertaining There is also an ab-
sence OF a tendency TO overdo II. often
noticeable in similar productions.
Thomas Irwin gives an excellent por-
trayal OF the character OF Robert Thorn.
a young miner. about whose love affair
with his partners daughter. much OF the
action OF the play much OF the interest
OF the story clings. Miss Florence
Huntley takes the romantic part OF the
sweetheart and her acting was really of
an excellent kind. She could mingie ear
nestness and playfulness I'm an effective
way Louis Howard was a very strong
and effective villain. Joseph Winters por-
trayed we'll the part Of father and
James A. Bernes was one OF the big sue
cesses in the character OF the English
valet
Mr. Harry West and Miss Louise Demp-
sey besides doing some pleasing work as
the hotel pronrietors gave some very taxi
ing songs Encore after encore greeted
both in their lively and entertaining spec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

Keith stage. Louise Dresser Is not only
very pretty and attractive woman but
she has An excellent voice which she
uses admirably In coon songs. with and
without stereopticon pictures: and she
scored a big hit with the buresque Illus
trated song with which she closed her
act. and was compelled again and again
TO bow her acknowledgements. Freshness
of material. fne sense Of humor and a
refined and effective manner make the
hlack-face monologue OF Jatk Norworth
one Of the notable contributions "a an
unusually enjoyable program, and he may
safely return without fear OF wearing
tralian ventriodulst. than whom there is
none better IN his field. not only brings
back his popular McGinty with his inde-
scribahly witty patter. but introduces
new mechanical figure representing Ooro
Paul Kruger. who smokes. puts on and
removes his hal. walks aud does other
remarkable things The children Will es-
specially enjoy the act.
Nianonette Kokin Il n newcomer who
deserves special credit for the diversity
Of her admirable dancing specialties and
costume changes and the success with
which she has departed from the famil-
Jar lines ~ such acts She is remarkably
iifhe wiilowy. graceful and dainty, and
well deserved the cordial recognitlon
given O. her act.
Pickneile. the modeler IN clay. fashions
a long list of familiar faces that are
essiiv recognized. aud still keeps his act
ahead Of All others by the ENJOYABLE hu-
NOR which he infuses into u Russell and
Tyliine are seen in an aerobaue dancing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
MISS VIOLA ALLEN INTERVIEWED.

Miss Viola Aven is most always referred
20 as being the most popular actress on
the American stage. Her great vogue. It
would appear. rested upon solid ground.
first as a player and second as woman
~ woman who is delight to the eve
and mind A writer on the Washington
star" lately interviewed Miss Allen.
What the writer had TO say IS OF especial
interest at this time:
"Did more persons possess a personal
acquaintance with Viola Allen, her popu-
larity would undoubtedly he greater even
than II is That peculiar quality known
as charm. indehnahle and uncon1munica-
bic. seems TO surround her like a halo.
vet there Is q total absence ~ the stage
stmhsphere in her personality. While
talking with Miss Allen. ono Is forgetful
OF her profession aud Is completely alb
sorbed IN the study OF the woman, whose
noble character is so vividly portrayed
through her facile and expressive counte-
nance.
"The first notable impression by one
meeting the actress is that incident 10 the
absence of anything appertafning 20 the
stage II the disagreeAble things ~ the
profession reach Miss Allen. they 40 not
become n part Of her Conversation az
trst was regarding the enthusiastic and
kindly welcome given the new play IN the
Capitol city"
Upon being interrogated regarding her
opinion as 10 the artistic side 81 sncores.
the erstwhfe Dolores OF 'In the Palace
of the King. said
1T may seem ungracious ana migrate
ful 20 say 80, but TO me the encore is
anything but artistic I do not intend ~
for discourtesy TO the public for we all
love 20 have our work appreciated and I
am not expressing a lack of appreciation
for public plaudits or approval But the
acknowledgment of n call invariably
dispels the Illusion created by an artist
and his OF her company. We work all
evening trying 10 forget ourselves and 10
impress with The characters we represent;
then IN a moment pull down the entire
creation by stepping out Of the character
10 acknowledge the kind reception OF our
admirers The Kind % recalls 40 believe
In is that continuing the picture, retain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

ed the excellent impression and emphatic
hit she made here last season. II any
thing, her voice has grown even richer
and sweeter and stronger and II Is proba-
bly, not too much TO say that IN the ar
tistic qualities OF her work. IN her per-
sonal presence and in the beauty OF her
voice she has no peer among vooallsts on
the vaudeville stage
The trick and fancy bicycle riding act
OF the Three Marvellous Merrills, whose
self-styled supremacy is entirely justified,
is a refreshing variation from the rou-
tine Of such acts. They do practically
nothing done by others, and Il is doubt
ful II any stage bicyclists could with any
hope OF success attenapt most ordinary
feats Sureness. quickness style and
grace are characteristics OF the entire
act and every trick Is performed with
such apparent ease that II is doubtful II
the really marvellous nature OF their per-
formance Is adequately appreciated The
comedian, too, is really funny, and pro-
'okes laughter by legitimate comedy
methods without resort 20 any OF the
hackneyed devices ordinarily styled
comedy"
John and LILLIAN Hoover deserve hearty
praise for an act that is novel and highly
meritorious. The lady Is an excellent
dancer; and the mans comedy Juggling
may be compared without fear with any
thing Of the Kind ever presented on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

found singing 20 support herself ana blind
daughter. To this same place the Darson
comes The villain tries 20 force himself
uDon Mrs. Cooley. but she Is still true to
herself and husband
Fate brings the two together in a
strange manner. Ills room is next 20
that occupied by her and the little girl
Is the one that unites the two
There are several surprising climaxes.
ore which is particularly Impressive be-
Ing IN The nrst act when Rev. Tom God l.
ley refuses 10 secure a divorce from his
wife saving 20 the lawyer who proposed
~. What God hath ioined together let
no man pat asunder.
Miss Josie Chaplin as Gretchen Van
Evans makes a typical little German Girl.
while lial Claredon as Felix Gordon Is
Villainv personifed
Fern Cooley who makes the greatest
sacrifice that woman can make--thst OF
love--is Miss Anna Viola Risher She
takes her part in a splenddlv natural
manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE.

1t seemed like old times TO Keith pat
rons TO see Frederick Hallen and Mollie
Fuller again on the Keith stage last
evening: and their FIRST appearance here
since the fondly remembered days OF
Halien and Hart was heartily recognized
and enjoyed. In Herbert Hall winslow's :
one-act comedy, "a Desperate Pair" In
which case OF double mistaken identity
IS eleverly utilized TO provide no end Of
neutrality-suspicious. incidents and situa-
tions, they were perfectly at home; and
they kept the big audiences In a gale OF
merriment. Neither has lost any OF those
qualities which contributed 10 past popu.
larity; and ma vaudeville IL seems des-
tined to be even increased.
Katherine Bloodgood more than repeat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

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act, In which the man II especially clever.
and la Belle Blanche proves herself a
very bright Juvenile performer I'm a series
~ limitations of Anna Held. Fay Temple.
ton and other stage celebrities. The Tril.
lers oifer genuine novelty IN their high
~ Interesting, rapid and really artistic
construction OF pictures out OF ordinary
rags OF "a great variety OF colors; and Her
bert ana Willing contribute variety 10
the bin by their black-face singing and
dancing act The Biograph pictures, in
cluding two from the Pan-American Elk.
position and excellent portraits OF the
late President Mckinley and of President
Roosevelt, are particularly pleasing this
week, and a good word should be said for
the interesting and pleasing character OF
the stereopticon views.
out OF respect 10 the nations dead,
Keiths VIII be closed on Thursday, no
performances being given either after
noon or evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
SHOWS OMITTED.

IN recognition NJ the death ~ President
Mckinley and the approaching ceremo-
nies A. Washington. no performances will
be siven az the Providence opera House
until Friday evening ~ this week Col
wendelschaefer has further planned that
the box office sale ~ seats for Miss VIC.
ia Aliens appearance. I'm the Palace Of
the King" will be discontinued during
Thursday. the day ~ the funeral. al
though being open today and tomorrow
Tho races A. the Colosseum. which
were originally set for Wednesday even
tina. have also been postponed until rri-
day evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
NEW PARK THEATRE.

"The Great White Diamond Is the Of
ferins az the New Park theatre and there
can be no doubt u will prove one of the
most attractive productions ~ the'season.
An audience that thoroughly tested the
sesting capacity ~ the theatre was gath
cred last night 10 eive the fine company
engaged IN this play a most enthusiastic
reception.
The play r. a meiodrama OF far more
than ordinary merit. There are thrilling
scenes and fine stage settings. The ac-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The Country Parson' at the New En-
pire Theatre last night was enjoyed by
fun house. and 81 is safe 90 say that
none were anything but satisfied with the
plot and execution OF the well-told story.
IL Is the tale Of a double-faced villsin
whose duplicity turns the husband
against the wife and then. because the
woman refuses 10 allow him 20 perpetrate
his baseness. sAeks 20 ruin her. Ills VIII
lainy goes az far as 70 place the charge
OF murder on the country minister. The
latter fees. assisted by a loving servant.
Finally. IN a Paris garden. the wife is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

ing the impression by continuance OF
the action"
About your future work, Miss Allen?"
You will laugh when l tell you. Every
one does II is Shakespeare. | do want 10
do something that l can really be remem-
bered by. We have schemes, but nothing
ready for publication. II we do present
Shakespeare IL will be a fine production.
Artisucally, we all want the best, but
when the public desires melodrama we
sugar it nicely and say How excellently
we are giving you romantic drama
But haven't told you anything worth
printing" exclaimed Miss Allen as the
writer arose, DO you men really study
our dresses? am glad you like this one.
Please lift this skirt. IL weighs nearly
twenty pounds. Is Il any wonder that I
get tired wearing IT. and talking for three
hours, tool Spanish girls must have rath-
or weary times on feast days In 1850,
Isdont YOU think?"
The reviewer thought so, and bowed
himself out feeling that he-and all who
were TO read Miss Aliens opinions-would
find much OF benefit in them.
-diss Allen and her great company are
10 present I'm the Palace OF the King at
the Providence Opera House on Friday
evening, Sept 20. Tickets now on sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

islties. Miss Huntley also sang pleasing
ly
The Great White Diamond will he the
attraction the rest of the week at this
playhouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

John Mason seems % have captured
Boston. horse. foot and dragons Always
a tremendous favorite In that city. he
tlghtened his hold upon Boston playgoers
by appearing AZ the Hollis street theatre
= few nights ago as a star in a new play
bv Madeline Lucette Ryley called The
Altar 81 Friendship" The newspapers
give glowing accounts % the enthusiastic
reception accorded him and unite IN say
ing that Mason has never done better
work The Globe saws
"Mr Masons art is stu of that ex-
ouisite quality as tender and as pathetic
a. of vore"
Mfr Mason win apnear AZ the Prov
idence Opera House Monday Sept o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

OF Faust is conceded to be the most
elaborate scenically and electrically,
Faust" has ever been invested with. A
new prologue, new scenery and a strong
company received praise, but the return
OF Lewis Morrison TO the stage is the
greatest factor OF the genuine success
Lewis Morrisons Faust is achieving.
Archie Boyd is rehearsing in New York
city in the new comedy picture OF New
England life. Vermont" OF which glow
ing reports are made. Vermont" Is from
The pen OF Charles Barnard and is said
TO be as fine an effort to depict New Eng
land life as James A. Herne's Shore
Acres was OF Maine chara acteristics. a
great gap I'm the ranks Of character actors
made by the decease OF the late James A
Herne has been ~orthily filled ny Archie
Boyd. who. during the lifetime OF Herne
played his part in Shore Acres with great
credit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

PERRIN-Arthur Whitehead and wife.
Boston: w 4 Hancock. New York Frank
Herrick. Providence; Davis and wife
NJ Foley. 4 " Nichols. New London; y
Andrews. Worcester; ] 8 Field. Boston
Narric New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17
NOTES FROM TIE THEATRES.

Lewis Morrison commenced his tour at
Halifax, n. s., this week. His production
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-26
TILE START OLE A GREAT clRLEE

Lord Wolseley's retirement IS Nl
mander In chief Of the British amy I.
calls a memorable little incident o.
home life In the very earliest Gay, :
the field marshals career. His ial
Major Wolseley, died when DIS
were still young. leaving his w
none too well of. She, however
the type Of woman whom ad'sn
cannot crush, and, 10 the suTpTla, !
her friends, determined that her s-, -
boy at least should follow his iau aug,
profession. One day a relative -, ~.
her did she not feel anxious aool' I. /.
sons future, seeing that It was h'l' \
her TO give him an income when W..
enable him TO keep pace with DIS NV.
er officers. But Mrs, Wolseley p'o.,,.
ly replied that she had no fears va
ever about her boy. .,,
81 feel convinced" she added i,
he will do well and make a naH' :
himself in the future -
Her friend, naturally enough NJ NJ.
Mrs. Wolseley spoke with a nv. nv. J.
sanguineness about her chlld, W.
lived to see the prophecy fulfilled
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-26

slider the proposition, but as Clara was
now 10 years Of age Mrs Bradshaw
urged upon the mother heimportance Of
making her as soon as possible capable
% earning q living, Finally consent
was won and Clara was presented to
Mr. Eis.cr by Blanch Bradshaw He
looked her over scornfully. Her dress
was short she wore a blue apron but
toned Ip the hack and had long braids
cf rair hanging down her back. She
was O. mere child and rot a pretty one.
BE CJuiy refused to give her a place
IN The ballet. which was all that was
skcl. but he was arrested by the sud
den change wrought urou her face BY
hs refusal The pupil Of the eye slowly
sUaisl and he pleading expression Of
,Ge features won him. He reversed his
decision
Come and see me IN a few days
and n ! can find any enc as short as
sou are you may take your place In the
BALLET
Eus,sf dld engage her. and he soon
noticed how quickly she mastered her
work. one OF the young women who
were 10 have appeared as ballet girls
lost her head. and the manager In de-.
srair. sent upon the stage the only gIrl
who had The courage 10 appear alone
She was Clara Morris as owing TO a
mistake Miss Morrison had been reg
istcred at the theater During the sec
aud season she was given her first real
part that Of a backwoods boy. She
was also cast for one OF the witches In
Macbeth" Her FIRST role OF impOr-
lance was that OF queen Gertrude to
Edwin Booths Hamlet Miss Morris
remained In Cleveland until she was IS
or % years old playing with such great
actors az Edwin Booth. John Wilkes
Booth, Joseph Jefferson +. L. Dayen.
port John +. owens Edwin Adams
Lawrence Barrett c. w. Couldock and
Mr.. and Mrs Kean.
Going TO New York Ia 1870, Miss Nor.
MS secured an engagement az Days
Fifth Avenue theater where she was
employed In comedy and smaller parts
until almost az the close OF the season.
a chance substituted her for the actress
cast for Anne Sylvester in Man and
VIE" IN which character her dramatic
abilities were brilliantly displayed
The next day DAILY engaged Miss
Morris Tor a period OF three years, and
Che hitherto unknown western girl be.
came one Of the brightest stars In the
dramatic constellation
a little later Miss Morris made her
drst tour Of the country as star, and
,ha story Of her career since that time
would bn almost equivalent 10 a histo.
49, of tEa American stage
400 1879 Miss Morris married Frederick
G. Hlulotj OF New York. Her home Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-01-26

practically rebuilt their yards and fur
nished them with special machinery for
boiling and Hvetlng, with FORCES and
metal working machine shops Antici-
patlng the increasing demand for larger
vessels. new yards have been construct
ed on a more extensive scale, and more
men have been employed. The big
yards condne their operations TO the
building Of the large vessels. such as
cruisers, monitors, ETC., aud four or i've
full rugged ships bulk Of steel have
made records for speed and capacity.
They can carry from 1000 to 5000 tons
Of cargo and cost as much as $4,000
each. Some OF their sailing records
have been most remarkable, the Kappa
hammock. for example, one Of the fast
est Of these ships having actually
made the voyage from New York TO
Yokohama in from two to three weeks
less time than a steamer, with a speed
OF II knots an hour.
The era Of iron or steel ships may be