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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
THE MUSICAL AND DRAMA71C WORLDS

his admirers. is recuperating in FLORIDA.
his son. Thomas Jefferson, is making
RIP Van Winkle" and the other pieces
OF his fathers repertoire known to the
people OF the far West with excelIen-
financial results. Young Mr.. Jefferson
IS said 10 give hrst-class perform
ance OF the roles that Jefferson. pere.
has made familiar and. as he bears a
marked resemblance 70 his father. the
entertainments are excellent limitations
Of those witnessed when the original
Rip" appears behind the footlights.
"a
SIGNOR SCOTTI viii again be a mem
Der OF the Metropolitan Opera forces
this season. The works in which he Will
sing this year are "Gioconda, % 'Ernani. e"
and Cost Fan lutte" He will also be
intrusted with the role IN The Mar
rage OF Figaro" which was formerly
sung by Edouard de Reszke.
80
FORBES ROBERTSON. the English
actor. and his American wife. Gertrude
Elliott. have consented TO visit this
country next season. Mrs. Robertson is
a sister OF Maxine Elliott She went
with y. c. Goodwin's company to Lon
don two years ago. became a member q
Mr.. Rohertson's company. married the
star and has been singularly successful
By her work IN Madeline Lucette Ry-
ley's play. Mice and Men" which will
soon be ~iven in this country by Annie
Russell. Miss Elliott established herself
firmly in the affections OF London thea
tergoers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
She Was a True Woman.

\ 4 ISIS MARGARET MeDERMOTT, Of Elizabeth, y. J..
M openwOrk stocking controversy and
the truth of recent assertion that woman
will permit narstic regulate her taste IN the
of apparel. Miss McDermott standing before
the peace Jersey City the other day and
the very becoming Mrs Terence Sheehan when
the that openwork hosiery made evident
Bridegroom voiced his disapproval
frivoles narrowescape bride retorted that she
would any hosiery she liked and that
should dictate her the subject one word led to
other saying is all a sudden the irae young
frmaIe left the side OF the whom about TO
marry subsequent proceedings interested her
Miss McDermott typical woman in this Incl
dent, and should learn some sense about these
things matters dress all else is that
when woman will will you depend ont; and
when won't, won't. and there's end ont"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Solomon and Women Who smOi e.

IIT- side side all the
r popular song had It, in the habit Of doing
l. pretty much they please. and Magistrate hogan.
city. evidently demands
the backing extremely definite law before veuurng
oppose habit Six young brought before him
long charged with smoking and the detectives who
had arrested them looked Magistrate Hogan let loose
the hunderbolts OF justice half feminine heads
But the magistrate polite basket OF chips.
Turn en- loose" There's against
smoking" the six Lady Nicotines gggag.
Magistrate Hogan rembled might have hap
pened II he impetuousy Eutocratic, some
judges. instead Of being second Solomon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Much Ado Abouf Nothing.

I that William Covert, a farmer in the
| vicinity o Eatontown township, y J., is making
blunder permitting himself to be nonized Honest
William" because that he paid debt
after having owed thirty years
not find it In smoker just bit as I honestly
strive picture my eye the touching spectacle
Of William Covert toiIing and saving for nearly
tion these So and discharge the debt
which Stevens. necessary
lay by nearly year order do the
which being applauded-and just think
how undertaking prosperous
country! Well course, the good OF
township much Covert this
achievement. right-hut there's the
tion. Notwithstanding
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Cap'n Cox and MS Baby.

81 A MAN the old saying tells US is young
y feels; young she lc0ss.' 1 don't
how young Cap'n William TX Of Barnegat.
looks but I'm willing that hes going around
swearing like two-year-old because Eighty
six years age he is the father hearty baby born
just week It's pity Barnegat isn't bigger place.
because be a boastfuI Capn
nowyou how these venerable fathers 20
swelling That's the only
indomtabe veteran; a wager that he's
making every Barnega by brags
swaggers right now. JACQUES OF ARDEN"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
The Egg and the Octopus.

TT thinking the elimination evil is very
close at hand II It be true. the comes
from Chicago that monopoly combination has been
formed TO the output and control price
The has 20 do with starting mankind of in good
humor morning than probably anything
world It Is almost the beginning Of breakfast and the
normally healthy is happy
But what confront the problem its alb
horrent form with the cracking the breakfast egg
which the trust viii compel pay price? Why
people. the civilized world will fairly
monopoly. bid the the egg. is
pregnant with their UndOing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
4 Confenfed Mind Is Riches.

obging disposition. which the best
~ of gets and go bewaling that
wishes fully gratifed is commendable in
this disappointing world Of Crosswicks. y the
night postoce bUrgariousy by
parties whose desire for coin Of the realm.
But the postmaster days receipts home
remaining mixed candies await
ing Seeing which the adaptable burglars
diatey readjused their the changed condi-
TONS inconLenty the the strip
ed stick There are philosophers every calling
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Humor and AvoirdupOis.

The London Academy has begun a
discussion OF the relation between flesh
and humor. Some ingenious person
made the statement. boistered up by
some facts, that great hUmorists were
always thin. Somebody else has now
brought forward the cases Of Swift. Ad-
Olson. Steele. Gay and Thompson. 10
prove that some humorists are fat.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

surprised that certain folks in White Pilates. credit
pretty with having hypnotzed jury
recently Tho jurymen sitting judgment
her sweetheart Henry Hoffman charged with
burglary and Lena said have "gazed continually
them throughout the trial. that. argued.
they her spell disagreed their
diet I clearly understand just young woman
could hypnotic twelve good and the
time. 1.-The light that lies eyes"
mighty mysterious thing make
abject confession to it's potency.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Copyright by Frank A. MunseyJ
SYNOPSIS OF FIRST INSTALLMENT

Victor ssndof at thirty is head Of the Rus
sian secret service. Succeeding his father whose
death De seeks 20 avenge. One night. In pur-
suit Of a noted Nihilist named Shamarn, he
becomes separated from his men, and finds
himself locked in a room in strange house.
BE II rescued b. a young woman with a sweet
voice. who makes him swear that he VIII give
lie for life. az her request. year passes.
Again his men are on the tail o. shamarin.
for whom a reward is offered. Zamosc, Sand
OFFS lieutenant, brings IN a peasant, who in
sists on seeing the chie- privately. For the
sake Of the reward he reveals the hiding place
u Sharnariu.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
TTVES or THE oar 4 Stirring NoAI of Siberian Exile

Unless ne can leave the city before day
light he is lost Only one thing can aid
him. and that is } lssport."
His name?" demanded Sandon. quick
". Tell me his namei"
The girl sank upon a chair and buried
her face in her hands She sobbed
audibly for an instant and then looked
up appealingly through her tears.
HIS name" she replied in a broken
voice. is Felix Shamarin. He Is my
brother. I am Vera Shamarin."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
,Zan Etizs Bv VIM. MURRAY GRAYDON

The door opened and closed Her light
footsteps echoed through the hall and
down the staircase. Then all was 81
lent
When she had gone Sandof remained
standing a moment by the door. press
ing his hands TO his forehead as though
he would stife the conflicting thoughts
that were struggling for mastery in his
brain.
Then he picked up a glass OF vodka
from the table. and swallowed little OF
the strong spirit The composing effect
OF this was instanteous. He walked
steadily across the floor and threw open
the door Of the middle room An ex-
preston OF relief appeared on his face
as he saw the apartment was empty. and
the rear door as he had left II
My fears were groundless." he
thought. 'Zamosc is the last man to PIP
into my private affairs"
He opened the back door and cailsd
the occupants out
7 regret being compelled to keep YOU
waiting so long he said in apOlogetic
u lAES Al EAolN0A vas hNl1 III JiA u
nate"
1t makes no difference" said "a
nose: but I am glad that you are here
all the same. for l have an important
engagement. and must leave at once. Il
is already 1880. What about this stupid
fellow whom brought here?'' he added.
in low tone Does he know anything
OF the Shamarin AFFAIR.""
Nothing new" replied SandoI. He
tells me that Shamarin Is concealed
within half a mile OF the O5tron Bridge
on the Fontana Canal-a piece OF In
formation which We have known for the
past TWO days BY the way. IL anything
turns up before morning. let me know. I
shall remain here all night"
Very weII.' said Zamosc.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Car-WIndoY Views.

Emerson Hough, author OF The Ms
sissippi Bubble" has expressed in no
uncertain terms his opinion OF what he
calls 'car-window writing" He says
that the ordinary tale o: the West IS the
result OF this kind OF experience pure
and simple. and that the man who has
been within three miles Of lariat
writes az though he knew the smell OF
leather. The author OF The Girl at the
alf-Way House" cannot at any rate be
accused OF these methods.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
"Of Making Many Books
There Is No End. 4"

US" The fine distinction which Mr..
Beecher drew between things which
we're essentially wrong and those ehich
were only contrary to convention was
never better emphasized.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Or Order.

William" she whispered. shaking
him vigorously. get up, There's bug
lar down stairsi'
That's new business and not in Order
now" replied the eminent parliament
tartan. sIeeDily. while there's unAn-
ished business before the house. I've
got TO dispose OF this nap Of mine
first. "-Philadelphia Press.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Clyde Fitch IS reported as having
quoted Browning in an Interview. but
luckily for the reputation Of the dead
author. Mr. Fitch does not contemplate
dramatiZing any Of his poetry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
The Modern SfVIe.

rs this. then. 10 be the end Of our
romance?'' he asked
No" she answered. Ny lawyer viii
call on you in the morning 1 have
bushel and a half OF your letters -
Chicago Record Herald.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Some untruthful person told Mas
cagni that there were no laundry ia
cilities in America, and the trusting
composer brought along some three hun
dred shirts on the strength OF il: and.
after all, he has not been able 10 avoid
having laundry work done in public.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

A scientist OF Munich recommends
isolation as a cure for lying. The only
trouble with that is that there is not
enough barbed-wire fence in the world
70 isolate all the sufferers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Considering the effect which q cold in
the head Of Pierpont Morgan produces in
Wall Street. Mr.. Morgan should be
thoughtful enough to remember that
Wall Street is not to be sneezed at.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Mrs Doxheimer's story OF anarchist
plots TO assassinate President Roosevelt
should at least have the effect OF making
the President less reckless in giving op-
pOrtunity for assassination.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

They have evolved the word maya
zlnelet in England II is quite time
that We should begin to write articles
on the necessity for protecting the
American language.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

EMMA EAMES has arrived in New
York from Europe where she spent
the summer. The prima donna added
three operas to her repertoire during
that time. They are Puccini's la Tos-
ca. which she declares is the most
interesting she has ever studied; Mo-
zarts "Cosi Fan Tutte." and verdrs
I'm BalIo In Maschera.
ROSA CARON. long known as one Of
the leading sopranos in Paris. has been
appointed to a prOfessorship in the con
servatory at the French capitol It is
many years since a woman had this hon
o., the last recipient having been Nile,
Laborde, whose success was so great
that two singers OF today, Calve and
Delna. owe their musical training to
her. Nine Caron's operate career has
been a brilliant one.
80
HARRIET FORD and z. F. Bedding
toms dramatization Of Mary Johnston's
romance. Audrey" had its first pre-
sentation at Richmond last night. Next
week Audrey will be given in New
York at the Madison Square Theater.
For several reasons there is a lively in
terest In this production. first and fore
most being the appearance Of Eleanor
Robson in the title role Of the drama.
Miss RObsou's rise in the profession has
been. not pyrotechnic. but steady Each
new character which she has imperscn-
ated has revealed some new artistic ca
pacity Like many another famous &C
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

A girl in Mcpherson, Kan. cut her
throat with a razor. which. We are in
formed. was used by her father for
shaving This is a relief. He might
have used 81 for saving wood.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
TnSuffed.

Evidently" remarked the magistrate,
as the next case came on. this Is Just
plain drunk
''Tha sh a He," retorted the defendant.
Indignantly; "thish ish a fancy jag AN
mixshed drinks. '-PhiIadelph Record.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

One OF these love-in-a-cottage brides
complains Of having been fed on health
food. That variation from the orthodox
bread and cheese and kisses would shoe
any right-thinking Cupid out Of the
window.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Billy Mason says that the Illinois Re
puolicans will yet return him 10 the
Senate. But the Senate doesn't want
him any more than the Illinois Repub-
licans do.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

A Kentucky woman was recently di-
vorced from two men in one day. and the
Chicago papers are having a wholly un-
necessary amount of fun over the mat
ter
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Mr.. MacVeagh's cross-exanination OF
MI Mitchell sounds as II he had an ac-
emulation Of profanity on the brain. Il
is safer. sometimes. 10 let those things
lCoss
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20

Mr. Bryan says that Mr.. CIeveland's
principles are purely lingual" Is it
TO be inferred that Mr.. Bryan's are
bi-lingual?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
JESTS IN SEASON.
4 HahirnaI nffender.

4 HabIruaI Offender.
Jaggles-I understand he's a golf en-
thusiast- Has he broken any records?
Waggies-No. He never broke anything
but the Sabbath--New York Times
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
Eypnonsm In Job Lots.

= Ancient Mariner held poor wedding
r guest with his gtering eye until he had completed
l. his tale Of the hypnotic power Of the
ing has matter Of common belief So
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
The Home of an Arfisf.

The Home of an Artist.
Howard Pyle. the artist. was born in
Wilmington. where his home still is.
His house and studio are said 70 be most
charming. and he has always been ready
to lend hand in aid Of younger artists
and illustrators
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-20
English as She Is nlsrreated.

Even in London. that source OF English
pure and undehied. there are people who
have apparently mislaid their bIrthrizht.
Here are some titles from a London
booksellers catalogue:
TITLES GIVEN.
Shakespeare's Judith I'd by Black.
The Curtain " III not Rise Touight BY
Thorpe.
His Equals ari Other Poems.
Paradise Of Burglars.
-Four Wings and an Arm.
The Newcomer
Harry Snoodle's Masterpiece.
Geuaire
Darwin's Indecent Man
Moses Harris Twelve Masses
HOmer's The lis lie Had
How ] Roasted Noes
WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.
Judith Shakespeare BY W Black
Thorpe's Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight
Ezekiel and Other Poems
Burglars in Paradise
-Four Winds Farm.
Thackeray's Newcomes-
AristOtle's Masterpiece.
Jane Eyre.
Darwin's Descent o. Man.
Mozart's Twelfth Mass
Homer's Had.
How ! Reached the Masses.
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Elizabeth" Nor 20 Visit America.

It is said that TIE Countess Won Arnim
is not. after all. u visit this country.
the Man Of Wrath" having objected 70
the journey.
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To BE CONTINUED TOMORROW AND EVERY
WEEK DAY UNTIL COMPLETED.
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NONE BIJTTHE BRAVE---

in another moment. coming out into the
open, knew the house where | had last
seen Deborah Philipse. Turning to Cur
us to urge my point now with added fer
vor, l caught fierce yet mournful
look in his face as he gazed with wide
eyes at the old mansion, and the re-
quest froze on my lips. He looked long
as we waited for the troop to come up,
and then, as If by an effort, tourned his
face toward me and said:
"Balfort. take six men and enter that
house. if you can. Once there, conceal
your men and take anything and any
body who tries to enter. | go south to
meet them with six troopers. and Ac-
ton will cover the country TO the east
ward with the others
said not a word, but as / picked
the sergeant and five men. l fervently
and silently thanked heaven.
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SYNOPSIS OF THE PRECEDING
&c. CHAPTERS.)

Lieut. Morton Balfort a brave Young Revo-
iutlonart soldier, while on an important com
mission for General Putnam to General Wash
lnEton, rescues Deborah Philipse from her
riagc which had broken down on a muddy road.
They 20 TO tavern where they lind high
NaNmen. In protecting his unloOked-for
charge Balfort fights, killing his opponent. The
ugly crowd in the tavern then gathers threat
cnlnCly around young Balfort and Deborah.
she, to excuse their presence there together,
declares they are clipping sweetheaTts. where
upon nothing will do hut they must he mar
red at once. \ Bible Is produced and one
Marvin, claimed to be preacher. is called IN.
a ceremony performed and certificate given.
Then both Balfort and Deborah are relieved Of
all their money rs q fee one of the drunken
men aro,lseS and a sight Of him causes strange
fright to Deborah. room is secured for her
and she rests In the early morning Balfort
escorts her to her home. passing through
village on the way He leaves her and pro-
ceeds on his mission, coming across John Acton,
whom he saves from three ISsailants. Later,
while resting in n thicket. he is awakened by
voices and learns of Arnold's compact with
Andre. Then Ralfort dasheS ahead to warn
Washington and is arrested 10y a sentinel. Bal
forts trial proves farce and ends in his be-
ing ordered to Colonel Livingston. but not be-
fore he had made the acquaintance Of Lieuten-
ant Curtis Colonel Livingston orders him
taken to General Arnold and while on the way
he outwits his guards and then begins i long,
hard tedious ride to find Washington. Sue
ceedinG after many miShaps, he gives his dis
patches to the Commander in hicf and is or
dered to hold himself in readiness for mis-
sion |
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Lay another thrap. An yell give me
lave"
Go on" said I quickly.
You. Durgin." ordered Callahan of
one of his men, git out O. that windef
into the grass, and give us warnin' wild
tap on the glass eff anything turns up.
You, Ballard, shut the winder and draw
thin curtins, and do yez stand by to git
the signal. You two take thin two
doors and douse annywan. the divil cares
who, that shows his red nose through
Douse him. stick yer knee in the pit of
his stomach all this in whisper,
with a quick look here and there. and
gestures that alone told what he wanted.
AN now. yer honour. we'll take this
door that goes God knows where-st,
Phwat the divil's that
T was a step coming along the hall, a
light, stealthy. though quick step. In a
moment Callahan and | were behind the
door, and my cape was ready in his
hands. held at the height of a mans
head. Each Of the others had taken his
orders
There was moment of suspense as the
steps came towards the door. Then the
door itself swung open and in an instant
Callahan was on the ground on top of
some one. with the cape wound around
the new arrivals head.
The Sains deliver me-" muttered the
old man. 'Divil take me, but it's a
woman"
And. sure, t was so. For the door
being again quietly closed. we carried
her to the light and found a woman.
speeches. with terror. gazing with a
fascinating glare down the barrel of Cal
lahan's pistol.
do not utter a sound, o. you will
be dead,' said |. sternly. But she did
not appear to take note of anything but
the pistol.
Who's in this house, I asked.
No answer or move on her part.
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CHAPTER TX.
TIE REAL MOUSE IN THE TRAP.

lie hIAiE hbN ~. IN HE lhAi.
T COULD not help wondering, after
my two friends disappeared in the
i darkness, at the peculiar chance of
fate, or whatever one might wish
to call it. that left me now standing
here by the house l had so longed to
enter but few short days ago. with
orders now to enter #. but the inclina-
tion to do so gone. Gone, did l say?
Nay, hardly that. for if any one of us
entered there, it must be /; and, what
ever might be the real reason for going
there, l could not let her be taken in
arrest as common spy.
Why she should be there now l did
not want to guess. And, indeed, the
doubt of it growing on me. l turned to
the sergeant of the troop and looked
him over-a grizzled, bearded old cam
paigner, used to wars. but honest. and
a stalwart colonial, I'd be bound. Twas,
in fact, the picket who had taken me the
night 1 reached Teller's Point. What