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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
LIFE ON THE STAGE.
The Length of the Average Theatr1-
cal Career Is Rarely More
Than Ten Years.

A new crop of stage people is har-
vested in the United States every ten
years. Each decade marks the begin
ming of a new epoch in theatrical his
tory.
This fact, says the Chicago Tribune.
does not apply SO aptly to stars and
stage people who dominate in the pro-
fession, for the life Of these, SO far as
the public is concerned, is usually
somewhat longer. But with the rank
and file-those who never rise higher
than the level of minor roles = ten
years is about the limit of endurance.
After having served before the public
for that length of time without doing
anything sufficiently meritorious or
novel to attract unusual attention the
actor or actress, a rule, passes away,
in so far as the profession is concerned,
and a new crop is harvested among the
many anxious recruits on the waiting
list to fill the depleted ranks.
Men who deal in the talents of stage
people to the extent of reaping fnan-
cial returns from their la bors are bet
ter qualified to ''size up the situation
than others, and their experience
tSdCHSS SHdt lew POOP1S VI
the theatrical profession remain long
er than ten years in the business. They
either achieve distinction-altho ugh
this is the exception rather than the
rule-or else drop into other lines after
having been convinced by experience
that the stage, so far as they are direct
ly concerned, offers practically no op-
portunities for advancement. For this
reason the rank and file of the profess
sion is constantly changing. and the
popular idea ''once an actor always an
actor is easily disproved.
1t is the office of thu theatrical agent
the man who mediates between the
stage people and mana gers-that pre-
sents the truest phase of stage life. In
this little clearing house, where talent
is the standard of consideration, the
mask is removed, and every thing goes
for just what it is worth. By reason of
this fact those who manage the affairs
of stage people are better able to
Judge of the vagaries and allurements
of the profession than persons on the
outside, and in their opinion ten. years
is the average life of the person who
chooses the stage as profession.
This condition is more evident
among speciality people than among
those who adhere to the beaten paths
of legitimate drama. The latter field is
less eXhausting, because it is less
original than the former, and changes
from one line to another are more cas-
lily brought about. The stock and trade
of men and women on the variety stage
is originality, and when this endow-
ment has been exhausted the resources
of the person cease unless he has sue
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
their respective kinds of work:
The Use of ChIoroform.

The candid confessions of certain
professors OF the Paris Surgical So
ciety on the subject of anaesthetics
has caused a f1utter of excitement.
The discussion which began with the
use of cocaine, which has now lost IA
vor, has led to the publication in med
zeal papers of the number of deaths
and mishaps arising from the use of
chloroform. The total of fatal cases
amounts to &c; this does not include
incidents full of peril and anguish. No
statistics are given of the experience
of Paris dentists to the use. of either
specific. One medical celebrity af-
firms that nothing could induce him
to allow a member of his family to
pass through either the cocaine or
chlororform ordeal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

ceeded in building up a, reputation
| which he can live on after he ceases to
be drawing card with the public.
The theatrical agent is brought
into touch with both sides of the shift
| ing life of the stage. He meets an en-
thusiastic ''raw recruit one minute
and the next turns to face an actor
or actress who has outIived his or her
stage usefulness and is searching dill
gently for an engagement. The agents
life is, in fact, a better drama than the
average stage production, and he has
enough comedy thrown in to relieve
the monotony. And there is a good
deal of comedy about a theatrical ex-
change, and comedy goes.
The sole business of the theatrical
exchange is to supply attractions to
managers for every kind of show. and
as most specially people are under con-
tract with one agent or another DUR
ing the season this is done with as
much system as prevails in a well-regu
lated banking institution. Whole pro-
grammes are made up by the agent
as manager is required to do but one
thing-sign check covering the cost.
The price of complete performances
ing transportation expenses, which the
manager is required to pay.
Individual acts are naturally rated
according to the ability and popularity
of individual actors. Speciality people
draw much higher salaries than those
engaged in legitimate work, but, even
at that, they are admittedly underpaid
considering the character of some of
their acts. For instance, woman will
stand against a board and allow
man to hem in her body with sharp
knives, thrown a distance of Is feet
for $50 day Qist price,, and two
knockabout comedians will beat and
batter themselves numerically for
sos day Qist price,. This is sample
of the salaries paid to men and women
who appear on the variety stage, yet
the market is overstocked with them
all the time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
ancient vaurt tn e.,-,

An interesting discovery has been
made at the island Of Capri. in the
shape, OF, an underground vault in
which the Emperor Tfberins used to
eonfine the victims Of his displeasure
prior to their being thrown into the
sea- The walls are covered with in
scrlptlons, some Of which go to show
that among those immured subse-
quentiy In the prison were the sister
and wife of Emperor Commodns
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

feet; pantry. 411sx7A feet; chambers,
9x13 feet, 7Ax1a feet and 9x12 feet;
bathroom, 4x9 feet; hall, 7x7k feet;
veranda, Sx2o feet.
Ceiling of the first floor, feet; sec
ond, s feet 9 inches; basement, 61z
feet.
First and second floor joist, 2xs
inches; roof rafters and ceiling joist,
2x4 inches; studding, 2x4 inches.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Alcohol Made from Potatoes.

In Germany about loo, 000, 900 gallons
of alcohol are made from potatoes
every year, besides all that comes from
other sources. The supply is SO great
that it has been considered practical
to use alcohol as fuel for steam en-
gines and LOGON olives. A successful
alcohol locomotive has been built,
which has decided advantages over the
ordinary eoal-burning engine, being
smokeless and odorless.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Directing Him.

Parched Drummer Tin Kansas ham,
let)-Where can get a drink in this
COMPOUNDED prohibition town?
Tavern Landlord-Come out on the
porch. Now, do you see, hallway up
the street. on the right-hand side,
weather-beaten one-story buildin',
with whappy-jawed hitchin'-post in
front of it?
sYesi"
ssWell. that's about the only place
in town where you can't get drink,
if you've got the price-nobody lives
theret"-P..~1-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
POSSIBILITIES OF
AERIAL NAVIGATION
By NJ. SANTOS-DUMONT.

in the subject OF
aerial navigation
THE NAVIGATION OF THE AIR AS A MEANS OF RAP
I'D TRANSPORTATION IS IN KEEPING WITH THE PROG
THE ACE Given the opportunity to test It's utility and
with readily than did
of take to the railway
They but demand and
complied with The of
with the public demand and the
ready OF travel just AS the
world ready provide the for carrying
a1lth have made possible
the possibilities My small balloons. those
exhibiting purposes have developed speed in the
liners the With
power of the of the fast ships between
they able produce the that
SAME WILL BE TRUE THE AIRS1IP With million
will be possible to build airshp sufficiently
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Early History eff Rivers.

The first rivers mentioned in authen-
tic history are alluded to in Genesis.
They are the Pison, the Gihon. the Hid
dekel and the Euphrates, which are
said to have flowed from the Garden of
Eden. Various attempts have been
made to identify these streams, but no
agreement has been reached among
the authorities, save in the case of the
Last
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Extracting cold From s..

A plant for extracting gold FROM SEA
water has been located at South Bav.
ling. Hampshire. England. Woafd- ba
Investors should make inquiries frou,
certain Bostonians who wepe at one
time led to believe that the sextract;on
of gold from sea water was easy. and
who found that-it was not half so easr
as the extraction ST gold from their
pockethooks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Art in Domestic Architecture
DESIGNED AND WRITTEN ESPECIALLY THIS PAPER

Double floors. Sheathing, fence
flooring. Building paper between
floors and between siding and sheath
ing. Siding, inch o. G.
The entire finish, including floors, il
OF yellow pine.
Exterior of house painted two coats.
Plastering two-coat work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

This very wen-arranged house
will cost $1,000, built upon a ce-
ment foundation. The size upon
the ground is 20 feet front by 271s feet
deep, not including the veranda or
Gays.
The rooms are amply large for a
small family. The three rooms on
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Setting Her Right.

ooh, George" exclaimed the fair
maid with the 1emon-tinted bangs, as
she accepted the bouquet, ''what love
ly flowers! And they look as if they
had just been gathered, too. See,
there is a little dew on them
'Now wouldn't that jar the filing
out of ones back molars ?" exclaimed
George. "My dear girl, I paid 80
cents in good hard coin for those bud
let's, and I beg to assure you there
isn't a cent due on them.'"-Chicago
Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20
Joke Better Than the Grammar.

Joke Better Than the era mar.
Mr.. Bloobumper-My boy, Bonnie,
is getting to be good artist.
Mr.. Spatts-Is he?
HE drew picture of a hen which
was so true to nature that when I
threw it in my waste basket it laid
re."-Stray Stories.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

100 passengers.
To do this 100000 is re-
quired. With such an amount I
will readily undertake to build an
airship that will do all have said
is possible, and the time is not far
distant when this ST 100000 will
- fo-+1,co,,i,r for fI,;c D,1r00Sa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

possible Atlantic in arshp
but possible perform days time carry
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

front hall opens into the parlor and
tends to make the parlor Eve feet
wider
Chambers are well provided with
closets.
The parlor is 1Ox13 feet; sitting
room, 11Ax12 feet; dining-room, 9x11H1
feet; kitchen, 9Ax1OA feet; hall, SKI
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-06-20

A new crop of stage people is har-
vested in the United States every ten
years. Each decade marks the begin
ming of a new epoch in theatrical his
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
SAVED FROM DEATH
HEROIC ACT OF ST. LOUIS TRAV.
ELING MAN.
Saved the Life of YouEa Man at
Dumas Several DAYS
Ago.

George Branch, the we'll known trar-
cling representative of the Wertheim-
er-Swartz Shoe company, of st. Louis,
was the means of saving human lif.
about ten days ago under rather Pc
culiar circumstances, says the Dumas
News.
Mr.. Branch boarded the northbound
passenger trian at this place. on Sat
urday the 18th inst, on his way to
Pine Bluff. Shortly after the train
passed Grady, Mr.. Branch, in passing
from the smoker to the chair car
observed young man unknown 10
him. holding on to the brake in the
act of vomiting; just about that time
the cars jerked violently and through
weakness, the unknowns hold upon
the brake was released. In another
instant Will Springfeld's body would
have been under the wheels, mangled
and bleeding, but fortunately MI
Branch managed to get hold upon
Springfelds collar and realizing the
awful fate in store for the man. with
superhuman effort he snatched
Springfield back onto the platform
just in the nick of time
No account Of this act has found
it's way into the press, for George
Branch himself is to modest to pro-
claim it. The News man learned the
facts from Springfield himself who
formerly rersided in Dumas.
Springfield is a young man of
about twenty-one years of age ant
farmer residing near Mills, in
Lincoln county. Branch is veteran
salesman and known to every travel
ing man in Arkansas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
THAT GATE MATTER
CONFERENCE BETWEEN COMMIT
TEE OF COUNCIL
And Cotton Belt Officials Wednesday
and Committee Is Some What
Undecided.

The special council committee ap
pointed by Mayor Bell to meet with
the officials OF the Cotton Belt rail
way. to ascertain what they wished to
present in the matter of the railroad
gates along Third avenue, met We'd
nesday with Superintendents Peck anc
Green and Vice President and Genera
Manager Britton Of the Cotton Belt
railway, who passed through the city
on tour Of inspection ami the rail
roads side of the controversy was full
ly presented. The committee have not
yet come to an agreement as to their
report. and will probably meet Mon
day and fully decide whether they
shall report to the council the ad-
visibility Of having the gates, or rec.
ommend to the contrary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
Negro Speaker Has Small Crowd

J. B. Parker, the negro who receiv-
e5t national attention by knocking
down the assassin of President McKin-
ley, aftdr the latter had been slain,
lectufed at Jones park last night to
small crowd. the weather being un-
favorable to a large attendance. The
lecturer made arrangements for
return engagement here and will lee
ture at st. Johns A. NJ. f. church.
next Monday evening Accommoda-
tions will be provided for white peo-
pie who care to attend
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
A Narrow Escape.

Pen Dixon aud MI Mitchell, The
bool1keeper for Cox & Caulk, at Med
ford, went in bathing at Belcoe Lake.
one day last week, says the Dumas
News. The former is not ant an eX-
pert at this art and was receiving in
structions from Mr.. Mitchell, when in
some means he got into deep water
and sank twice before his friend could
get to him. The rescue was made,
however. and Pen is still on terra
firma, enabled to tell the story CT
a narrow escape to a circle of admin.
inG friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
A CreditabIe ShcrW.

Tonight at Bell park theatre an en-
tire change of program will be given.
A feature of the show will be the SER
pentine dancing of one of the cast.
The weather prevailing Wednesday
evening was not conducive to large
attendance, and only small crowd
turned out to witness the third per-
formance. A very creditable enter
tainment was given, Notwithstanding
the unfavorable conditions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
Old Neqro Woman Falls Dead.

A few days ago an old negro wo-
man fell dead at the railroad station
at Linwood, this county. from heart
failure. AS passener train pulled up
to the station, she started to board the
trian. AS she got on the step, she
reeled and fell on one arm. RecoV
ering, she arose and fell headlong on
the platform, dead The deceased had
been aresident of Linwood for many
yeafs-Dumas News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
Coming Back to Answer CHARGE

The attorneys of Lille Draper, the
East Barraque street resort keeper
this afternoon received telegram
from her at Chicago. asking that pub
lie opinion be withheld in the matter
of the alleged striking and abusing
her mother until her story could be
heard. She stated that she would
return at once to Pine Bluff and upon
her arrival will probably meet the
charge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
BEN ALTHEIMER A SOLDIER
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel. of the
State Guard.

Little Rock advices announce the
appointment by Governor Davis Of
Mr, Ben ]. Altheimer. of this city. as
colonel of infantry aide-de-camp of the
Arkansas state guard. The honor cen
ferred upon MI. Altheimer came tc
him as complete surprise. It is a
compliment worthily conferred. Nj
Altheimer is an accomplished gentle
man and better appointment could
not have been made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
NEXT SUNDAY
The Three Weeks Revival Begins at
First Baptist Church.

Rev. r. T Martin will arrive in the
citySaturday and Sunday morning will
commence the three weeks revival
meeting to be held at the First Bap-
tist church.
On Monday MI. Little. of Waco,
Texas, formerly of Rison. Ark, now a
singer of national repute will arrive
and have charge of the singing during
the meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
CAME TO BLOWS
BUT NO DAMAGE TO SHERIFF OF
Mr.. eARRETTsoN
Mr.. Geisman Gets Sassy to Night
Chief Peterson Who Smacks
MIR. Geisman.

Early Wednesday evening Sheriff
H. A. Mccoy and Mr. Milt Garrettson,
erstwhile candidate for postmaster,
had 8 misunderstanding in Mivalaz's
cafe on Main street, which resulted
in blows The honors between the
gentlemen were about even. specta
tors say, when friends interviewed
Bcth escaped without receiving any
noticeable injury The we'll known
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
THEY FIRED HIM OUT
Second Baptist Church With
draws Fellowship From
Gov. Davis.
.ue CHURCH sUsTAiNs THE
cuARcEs OF THE DISCIPLINE
COMMITTEE.
e.e,I+ Follows Extended ConIsdera.
.;on At Church Meeting Wed
nesday Night.
TIVE GOVERNOR NOT PRESENT

"Now we command you brethren,
in the name Of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that ye withdraw yourselves from ev-
.rv brother that waIketh disorderly,
and not after the tradition which he
received after us.-II. ThessaIonians,
Sc.
(Ouotation referred to in successful
motion to withdraw church fellowship
from Gov. Davis.)
Hon. Jefferson Davis, governor Of
the state of Arkansas. is no longer a
member of the Second Baptist church
of this city, it having last night, with
but five dissenting votes. withdrawn
church fellowship from him. says the
Little Rock Gazette.
Gov. Davis was not present at the
trial, having left Tuesday morning for
Chicot county on fishing trip.
There were nine counts in the mo-
tion to withdraw chaveil fellowship,
which was presented to the confer
enee by Mr.. ]. T. Daniel. ex-Gov. Jas.
p. Eagle, was not present
the charges against Governor Davis
were referred to the discipline com,
mittee Of the church April %. 1902,
while he was in Washington, D. C. A
week later Governor Davis returned
to the city, having abandoned his pro.
posed trip to the Pacific coast On
May he issued reply to the charges
and the trial has been expected each
"Wednesday since that time. The cont
mlttee appointed to present Gov. Da.
Iis with a copy of the charges. last
hight presented his reply and the trial
WAS begun.
Ihe regular prayer meeting was
concluded before the Davis matter
WAS taken up. and when the govern
prs reply was presented. eX-Attorney
General E. B. Trustworthy moved that
Inc matter be referred back to the
dlsclpline committee. This was lost,
With but five Affirmative votes. There
were about one hundred members
present. and all the others voted in
the negative.
Mr.. J. E. Daniel then arose and reat.
ne following on behalf of the church:
Aside from the charges against
ofother Davis by the committee. he
and has been guilty of disorderly
Ealk and unchritsian conduct in va
lous ways and at numerous times,
proof OF which is abundant and posi-
five.
l. He has publicly declared non
fellowship.
Proof-See letter to the church.
April, 1902.
& tie has resorted to the use Of
me secular press to create notoriety
{of himself and prejudice and scandal
[or the church.
ilool.-GloDe-De POSt-Dls-
atch' Commercial-Appeal. etc.
8. He has applied to members of
ms church such unchristian and vic
ous applications as traitors and hypo-
(rites.
ffoot.-l am ready for trial at any
ha all times and defy the traitors
ho hypocrites to do their worst
iooe-Democrat, Post-Dispateh. COM
ieEclai-Appeal. and Arkansas Gazette
April 25, 1902.
4 He has defed the church and
S committee.
Pfoof.-I defy them and demand
lai as soon as return home. Same
apers as above.
o, he has tried to mislead the pub
oy making assertions that the
narges against him are political and
persecution.
Ffoof--Hfv only offense is that
ht my humble assistance in defeat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
Congressman Escn Renominated

Black River Falls, Wis. May 90
Congressman John J. Esch of Ia
Crosse was renominated here today
at the Republican convention of tie
Seventh congressional district.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29
Good OutIc,k for Jenkins.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, May 2--lndi
cations point to the denomination of
Congressman John J. jenkins by the
Republicans of the Eleventh district
in session here today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29

ing their idol. James X. Jones. who
is now q political corpse. and the O.
fetal decapitation of my distinguish
ed friend. Governor Eagle. Same pa
DerS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-29

variance of the politics of both gentle
men IS said to have caused the trouble
Another personal difficulty is rc-
ported to have occurred in the even
ing. Mr. Gcisman, it seems, became
angered at the arrest of a daughter by
the police, and the subsequent publ
cation of it in the Graphic. and ap-
preached Chief Peterson concerning
it. One word brought on another, and
1t is said that Mr.. Peterson slapped
Geisman. which was about the extent
of the trouble
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-08
WITH SWORDS THEY BATTLEp
French War Minister and M. Polio.
nais Meet on Field of Honor.

French War Minister and M. Polio.
nais Meet on Field of Honor.
Paris, Oct THE death of Emile
lola was the indirect cause of a duel
between General Percin, minister Of
war, and Castor Pollonais, well known
national writer who was responsible
for the statement that General Percin
met Dreyfus at Zola's late residence
and shook hands with him.
The general, in his letter replying
to the question Of Count Boni Cas-.
tellane on this subject described NJ.
Pollonais as a renegade Jew" and
also told the count he did not admit
the later had any right to judge his
actions. NJ. Pollonajs. then challenged
General Percin and they fought with
swords. near St. Cloud. The general
was slightly wounded in the hand.
The duel occurred on the estate Of
Colonel Picquarts brother-in-law, NJ
Cast. 1t lasted 25 minutes. and bott
men fought vigorously NJ. Pollonail
was pIicked in the arm in the frs
encounter. General Percin's swor;
broke in the fifth round. The genera
received his wound in the hand il
the seventh encounter. A vein ant
a tendon were severed. The doctor
then stopped the duel