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The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Hall Gaines Story Altered.

Owing to the requirements Of the
stage the dramatist is usually driven
to the necessity Of putting the 1ovelists
dream children to the torture. After
: being placed On the rack and meta
phoricaliy rolled down hill in spiked
barrel, they can only with difficulty be
recognized by their literary parent
When Hall Caine came to prepare
.'Thc Eternal City" for the stage, II is
said by those who have read the drama
or saw it rehearsed, that he did not find
It necessary to lay violent hands upon
his story or the characters which fig-
ure in 1t. The tale was discovered to
lend itself easily and readily to dra-
matte purposes. 1t was not expected. Of
course, that Mr.. Caine. who as the au-
thor of 1.-The Christian" proved his
genius for the drama. would be able
to compress into his new play all the
Incidents OF the story. It is more to
.hc point that the author -dramatIst has
been able to construct play which is
expected to satisfy the public's axpec-
tatfons and prove worthy Of the talents
Of SO popular a player as Miss Allen.
In one important particular only,
other than the elimination OF political
matter. does the drama deviate from
tho novel BY preserving Donna Roma q
good name in tho play NJ. Caine has
The Washington times., 1902-09-28

We have a complete operate orchestra.
They had nothing but the rough furni-
ture of Bowery billiard hall for
stage setting. while we have paid $1,000
for just one scene used in the first part
OF cur performance.
Booth made his debut in Boston in
1S49, and a year later, when only
seventeen, he and John Sleeper Clarke
went down South giving negro eater-
tairment and making use of the banjo
and bones.l
They employed real darkey as ad-
vance agent, and on arriving in the hrst
town were disgusted to find that that
intelligent individual had posted every
ono of their bills upside down. That
was half century ago; ard I do not
believe Booth at that time ever dream
ed that minstrelsy would develop into
such colossal enterprise-if you will
pardon the seeming egotism-as the
Primrose & Dcckstader Minstrels."
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
A Sunday Night Chase Concert.

Manager Chase will provide special
entertainment next Sunday night fol-
the hosts visiting the G. A. r. encamp-
ment. The foremost will be the United
States Marine Band. numbering sixty
i've men. led by Lieutenant Director
Santelmann.
The second feature will be Mrs. Jes-
sic Bartlett Davis, the prima donna
who for long time headed the famous
"Bostonians." Mrs. Davis will offer
several new songs. Equally as popular
is Miss Pauline Hall, who will also
contribute repertoire of songs. Marie
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
The Drama in Gotham.

NEW YORK, Sept. s26.-Pinero's much
talked of Iris has finally reached town
at the Criterion Theater. where it was
presented Tuesday evening in the pres.
ence of large and swagger first night
audience. This play brings Virginia
Harmed (Mrs. E. H. Sothern) forward in
q congenial role and gives her several
good opportunities to display her abil-
ity-and incidentally to exhibit couple
Of fetching gowns. Miss Harmed is a
handsome woman. and. although she has
not much strength as an actress, is at
all times interesting in what she does.
The play is an excellent one OF its type
and will probably have a profitable run.
1t is handsomely staged and carefully
acted by capable company.
The new comedians at Weber &
Fields Music Hall are great disap-
pointment and failure. Willie Collier
has discovered that he no longer COM
mands the center of the stage and the
entire use of the calcium lights. In all
the companies headed by this quaint"
comedian he has usually bossed the
manager and the actors, but at Weber
d Fields there are Others" not fer
getting Fay Templeton, Lillian Russell
and the rotund and popular Pete Daley.
Collier is certainly up against it hard
and it is pretty freely expressed on the
Rialto that he will soon quit his Job.
Charles B:gelow, the headed come
dian who has been with Anna Held for
several years. is also fiat failure aud
does not radiate as much hurnor as is
expected at Weber & Fields 'hole in
the wall" Rigelow. in Weberfeldian
hurleeque, is out of his element. Both
Collier and Bigelow are not "in it" for
moment when the jovial Pete DALEY
is on the stage, for he guys and befud-
dies them numerically with his i'm
promptu jokes, and does not give them
the smallest opening for repartee.
Days Theater opened for the season
Monday night. with The Country Girl"
a musical comedy with the record Of
successful run In London. The music OF
the piece is full-of jingle. and the book
overfows with iags of unadulterated,
joyous fun. There are no dull moments
from start to finish, and no fault can be
found with the cast. which is excellent
throughout. This particular girl" is
not a hayseed maiden, as might be sup
posed. She is an up-to-date. attractive,
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Dramaust Walter Was Persistent,

Kirke LaShelle tells story. about the
author of Sergeant James," Mr.. Eu-
gene Walter. which shows what perse-
verance will accomplish.
One afternoon young man came into
Mr.. LaShelle's office and offered a manu-
script for him to read. 1t was evidently
written on the typewriter by an anna
teur. and at first Mr.. LaShelle was not
inclined to pay much attention to it,
but he finally consented to read 1t.
In time the young man returned and
the manager told him that he had one
good situation in the play, but that he
lacked skill In construction and simplic-
ity of dialogue. He also gave him some
good advice as to dramatic construction
and recommended some books for him to
| read. He told him to save the one sit
uation and rewrite the play. or, better
still. to write 9 new play with that on.
situation preserved. The young man
thanked him, left the office and that was
the last seen Of him for six months.
Then again did the young author entec
the managers office with another manu-
script under his arm Mr.. LaShelle did
not recognize him.
What can I do for you?" asked tha
manager.
I've done what you told me to- said
The young man.
What l told you to?" queried La
Shelle. what was that?"
I've written a new play and pre.
served that situation" said the young
man. as he handed over the manuscript
The young man was Eugere Walter
and the play was Sergeant James =
Mr. LaShelle. its producer, says he is
confident the new play will equal "Ari :.
zcna" in popularity.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Creatore and His Band.

creatore and his band will give con-
cert at the Columbia next Sunday night
Creatore opened in New York last
spring at Hammerstein's. He was prac-
tically unknown, and many wondered
why new leader and his band should
be brought to New York when other
bands and leaders. we'll known for year.
could have been engaged. but Creatore
came and conquered in a night.
He comes direct from New York to
give this single concert at the Colum
bia. The sale of seats and boxes COM
mences on Thursday morning at the
theater.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28

strenuous, knowing young woman, who
sings and dances and does other things
calculated to please an audience. Al
the same time there is nothing vulgar
about her. She is a success. and will
continue to amuse New Workers for some
time TO come.
We have all heard Of Olga Nethersole's
Carmen kiss" but the labial perform
ance of Mrs. Campbell in Aunt jean
ME-" as nightly exhibited at the Garden
Theater, beats the record. John Blair.
the leading man OF the company, clasps
Mrs. Pat. in his arms. At first she shows
signs Of resistance, then CLUES her lips to
his with a passionate intensity so long
drawn out that the audience holds its
breath. BY comparison Nethersole's ia
nous kiss Is icy cold.
AS Captain Molly" has been unmerci-
fully slated, Manager Harrison Grey
Fiske has decided to withdraw it from
the stage of the Manhattan Theater after
the performance of Saturday night Next
Monday Minnie Dupree. an actress we'll
known here, will make her debut as a
star in a play called THE Rose Of Ply
mouth Town. story of Puritan life, by
Beulah Marie Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf
Sutherland. The play is said to have
been favorably received In Washington
and other cities on the road.
Mary Mannering. James K Hackett's s
better half, will be seen at the Garrick
Theater, November 8. in new play by
Clyde Fitch called THE Stubbornness Of
Geraldine''-a title that is too large for
a three sheet poster. Arthur Byron.
who failed as a star last season, will
be the leading man Of the company
Miss Mannering is a clever actress, and
her friends hope for her success in the
new drama.
AS Wagenhals G. Kcmper are Of the
opinion that a season of the "iegiti-
mate" will be a profitable venture III
this city. they are looking for an OPEN
ing next spring at prominent theater
for Louis James and Frederick Warde,
in their spectacular production Of "The
Tempest" and other Shakespearean
plays. Mr. James and Mr.. Warde are
strong favorites with theatergoers, and
their joint appearance here after an
absence of several seasons would un-
doubtedly attract much attention. A
special production of Julius Caesar"
with Mr.. James in his splendid imper-
sonation of Brutus, and Mr.. Warde as
Marc Antony or Cassius, would be
something worth seeing.
In spite Of some adverse criticism,
Mrs. Jack" is financial success. and
the sign "sold ovk,' is being displayed
in front Of Wallack's Theater at nearly
every performance. NANCY SYKES.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Revival Of "The, White Slave"

BARLEY Camrbell's The White Slave
in complete new attire will be the at
traction at the Academy next week
and It is announced that no previous
production Ut this play can be compared
with the Forthcoming one.
1.-THE White Slave" is always inter-
esting from historical standpoint. The
story It tells deals fairly with the SUBJ
5ect that divided the country forty years
ago. The contrasts of life. the pain.
the thrills, and tho Joys of our COM
mon everyday existence arc just the
sort OF thing upon which Mr.. Campbell
relied to win his public when he wrote
eThc White Slave"
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
George Sidney as a Star.

"A new attraction which promises well
Tor theatergoers Is the musical comedy,
Busy Izxy," which will exploit George
Sidney In the stellar role.
This young comedian has been making
n name for himself with the Ward and
Vokes company In the character of 1zzy
Mark, the good-natured little Jew on
whom Percy and Harold vented their
peculiar style OF money getting, and
Aanager e. D. Stairs determination TO
present Sidney in a vehicle Of his own
vas largely due to his success as
laugh maker with Ward and vokes.
That Mr.. Stair will Introduce Mr.. Sid
ney in a thoroughly first-class manner
goes without sayis... for this manager
never does things by aalves, as has been
demonstrated By his liberality with the
Ward and vokes company. which has
been under his direction for the past
eight years.
The cast contains La Petite Adelaide.
Sam Marion, Reta Curtis. Lyons and
Crowley. Maud Campbell. Edward Clark,
Grace Dare. Fred wyckoff. Daniel sulli-
van, and Thompson and Andrews.
BUSY Izzy" win be at the Lafayette
Opera House next seek, opening Monday
afternoon. with the usual matinees.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Seats for "The Eternal City,"

The advance sale OF seats for the en-
gagement Of Miss Viola Allen in Hall
Gaines new play, The Eternal City.
will open at the National Theater next
Thursday morning.
This new drama promises to be one OF
the successes OF the year.
Miss Aliens supporting company will
be the finest brought together in recent
times. including such performers as
Edward Morgan. E. NJ. Holland and Fred
eric De Belleville.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28

Dressler will appear in an entertaining
act that will afford a delightful contrast
to the remainder of the bill.
1t will be seen that this is one of the
most formidable arrays of musical and
artistic worth ever presented at con-
cert in Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28

In spite Of some adverse criticism,
Mrs. Jack" is a financial success. and
the sign "sold ovk' is being displayed
in front Of Wallack's Theater at nearly
every performance. NANCY SYKES.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
George Ade's Merru Satire.

Geor-, AIDES merry satire. THE Sui
tan Of Sulu.' has opened its season with
much success at the Olympic Theater, in
St. Louis
There isn't the slightest doubt but that
the libretto which George Ade has sup
piled to the opera is the best bit OF
satire that the stage has seen in many q
year. The lines bubble over with bright
ness and pith.
For instance, when the lieutenant is
made brigadier general of volunteers
for bravery on the field he turns to Col
onel Budd and announces that .'he is a
hero at last"
Over in the corner of the stage stands
the sultan. who promptly says: We'll,
If you're a hero. you'll be investigated"
Still another bright bit Of sarcasm is
hidden In the line:
The cocktail and the katzeniammer
follow the flag."
The Washington times., 1902-09-28
Foxy Grandpa" and His Fun.

At the Columbia next week local
amusement lovers will be offered Foxy
Grandpa" Manager william A. Brady's
musical snap shot
It is In three acts. having for its CEN
trail idea the exploitation of the various
comicalities shown in the series of car
toons that have appeared for year "
more in the Sunday newspapers under
the title of Foxy Grandpa"
Two prime favorites of the vaudeville
realm, Joseph Hart and Carrie DeMar.
head the company. Mr. Hart playing
the title role and Miss DeMar the
character of Polly Bright. the private
secretary.
The following players take part in the
performance: Beatrice Lieb. Florence
worden, Eula c. Jordan. Gertrude Ar
den, Christine Cooke. Frances Rookie
fellar King, Eugene Redding, John Nc
Weigh. John T. Ray, Ross O'Neal. and
William d. ellison.
The Washington times., 1902-09-28

gratified the public's oft expressed de-
sire. That Roma and David should in
the end live happy ever after" was the
hope Of every reader of the book, and
to run counter to this desire when con-
structing the play the dramatist wisely
Of disappointment to every auditor.
In the play the fair and adorable
Roma's good name remains unsullied,
and she is finally discovered safely en-
folded in David's strong arms-thus
Transforming the finale of the tale-in
the book tragedy; in the drama
happy fruition of loves young dream.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-06
Hon. VIM. Polk Speaks at Oak
dale.

Hon. William Polk. candidate for
Congress of the Seventh COngressi0n-
al district. addressed n large and ut
tenfive audience at the Baptist church
here on Saturday, August 23d, at
O'Clock p. m. His speech was very
enthusiastically received by the audi
ence, and the writer has heard sever
al remark that they will vote for him
for advocating one principle alone In
his speech, but one principle was not
all. This champion of equal rights
to all, special fayors to none"
brought several very important
points to bear during his address
that many of us will he slow to for
get. / learned before Mr.. Polk made
his speech that everybody was very
anxious to hear him, and 1 learn
since that his speech has not been
made In vain. Mr.. Polk's position In
considering the interests of the farm
ers of our land, In fact the entire
working classes. is well worth the
consideration Of the voters of the
Seventh district. also the fact that his
character Is without reproach. and
his principles pure, lofty and patri-
otic. are in themselves worthy OF the
highest consideration.
Another important fact Is that this
able Rapidian has been tried as Rep
resentative and found true as steel.
He was for the people and their inter-
ests; what more do they want?
What more could they ask for? Is
there any benefit to he derived In ex-
changing tried and true for the I'M
tried; II so what fsit? Win the intelli-
gent voters of the Seventh district let
the grand opportunity of securing a
patriotic and loyal gentleman. who
has already demonstrated to them
his capal,ility for the position. and
who has ever stood by the working
masses. II not In one instance. I'm an
other. pass by. They should with
one voice answer. no. Let us rally
around the standard of this true,
Democratic gentleman. and push on
ward, united and determined. SO that
when the last vote Is counted Hon,
William Polk will wear the laurels of
victory and all Will be able to say,
that we have at the Nations capital
a man In whom we can trust. a man
on whose banner no doubt will he in
scribed In large letters. the three P's.
viz: Peace. Progress and Prosperity
for Louisiana and Louisiarians.
JnconclusionI hope every voter will
step mp to the polls on September the
18th and cast his ballot for Mr.. Polk,
who was first i'm the field. first tn an
nounce his candidacy, and who feel
sure VIII he first when the votes are
counted.
We are one in the bonds of progression,
In the power to toll and to fight.
We are one in our loathing of wrong.
For liberty. honor and right.
We have cheered for each other in triumph.
We have wept for each other in vain.
We have plead aud argsed together
We are friends AND rs friends shall remain.
-Buddie, in Town Talk Aug. 9th.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10 1Hn
CONSTITUTION. TO BE VOTED
FOR AT ELECTION TO BE
HELD TUESDAY.
NOVEMBER 4


-. Senate BIN No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
proposing an amendment to Article ~ Of
the Constitution Of the State of Lou
lsiana, relative to rectifying and an
proving agreements Or contracts f1r
or entered into By The City Of New
(. Orleans prior to the 18th day Of May,
l9u2, and to authoriss the City Of
f nsw 0fiesni :. to @sr: all Psyneass
terms and under the conditions there
Section l., Be Il resolved BY the General
Assembly Of the state OF Louisiana. two
thirds OF all the members elected 70 each
House concnrring. That the following
amendments TO Article a Of the consti.
niitted tv the electors Of the State at the
next Congressional election to be holden on
the nrst Tuesday after the iirst Monday In
November, 19I2, to-wlt:
That Article Al of The Constitution Of
the State OF Louisiana be amended ~ as
10 read IS follows, to-wit:
have no power 10 grant or authorize any
parish or municipal authority 10 grant any
extra compensation. fee or allowance to o
public oliicer, agent, servant, or cUntroctor.
tor pay nor authorize the payment Of any
claim against the State any Parish or
municipality thereof under any agreement
or contract made without express authori-
ty OF law ana all suen Unauthorized agree
msnts or contracts shLlI be null aid s3si.
bur all agreements or contracts for work
u puDiic improvements maue or entered
Into ny the City OF New Urtenus PRIOR 10
the tseiftn OF iiay. lsc2. are hereby rail-
He'd AID approved AID the City OF New Or
leans Is hereby authorized to make all pay
inents provided Tor In SAID contracts in &c
cordance with the terms and uhder the con
ditioEs set forth In said contracts.
bee. Z. lie 1t further resolved. etc. That
on the official ballots. 10 be used at saiu
eaecl.on snasi he placed the worcs For tue
Proposed amendment to Article ~ OF tns
Iolsritutscn OF the State OF Louisiana:
and the words Against the amendment to
Article Al CT the constitution OF the state
Of Louisiana :" aud each elector snail Ind
cate, as provided in the general election
laws Of the State, which OF the proportions.
Tor, or against" he votes for.
(Slgned) J. Y. SANDERS.
S;,caA~r Of the House OF Representatives.
tSiencd) ALBERT kSICfIAAl.,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF this
Approyed June 26th, A. d. 1902.
w. W. HEAk.J.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
JOHN a. MICHEL, ..
Secretary Of state.
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The Bank OF Coifax.

On Tuesday, Sept. Sd, the stock
holders of the Bank of Colfax held
their second annual meeting. This
thriving institution opened business
Oct. 16, 1901. and the net earnings
since organization were found to bc
$3.50 10. No dividends were declar-
ed, but the amount was passed into
the undivided profit account.
The following new board of direc-
tors was elected: C. Fl. Teal, j. w.
Bolton, H. III. Yourec, of Shreveport.
I. G. Bush, j. II. McNeely. L. b. Gray,
q. H. Mcknight, j. II. Williams and
Earl Roberts.
The same officers as last year were
with the election of second
vice president, rs follows: j. H. Nc
Nelly, president; J. H. Williams, 1st
vice president; j. w. Bolton. I'd vice
president; Earl Roberts, cashier; j.
G. Mcknight, assistant cashier.
ThestockAolders examined into the
affairs of the bank and found them In
satisfactory condition. The good
management and faithful discharge
of duty on the part of Its officers
makes the Bank of Colfax an excep-
tionally safe Institution with which
to do business. and the rapid increase
inits deposits shows the implicit con-
fidence reposed In 1t by the public.
The stockholders have good cause to
congratulate themselves over the sue
cess Of their enterprise.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-06

Timber Land Notice.
Land Office at Nes Orleans. La.
August 70. 1907

Land Office at Nes Orleans. La. /
August "a. 1902. 4
Notice Is hereby given that IN compliance with
the provisions OF the Act of Congress of June Sd.
1s7s entitled IAN Act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California. Oregon. Nevada. and
Washington Territory. extended to all CT ths
Public Land States hy act Of August 4. 1882.
JOHN y. LAWRENCE,
Of Zion postoifce. perish Of Grant. State OF La.
has this day fled IN this Office his sworn state
ment No. -. for the purchase Of = hf Of Sw or.
and SW or Of Sc or. sec. 5. township IN. range
west, and will offer proof to show that the land
In more valuable for it's timber than for agreul-
turai purposes. and to establish his claim to said
land before the Clerk cf the District Court. of Col
fax. La. Saturday. Nov LIST. A. ID. 1907 He
names as witnesses: John r. Hyde, Ebin HYDE.
Of Tide. La. and Jack Lawrence. A J. Hall. OF
Zicn. La. Any and oil persons claiming adversely
the above described land requested to file
their claims in this Office before the LIST day
OF November, A. u. 1902.
auso WALTER 4. COHEN. Register
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Lingering Summer Colds.

Don't let cold run at this season.
Summer colds arr the hardest kind to
.ure and il neglected may linger along
or months. A long siege like this will
pull down the strongest constitution
0ne Minute Cough Cure will break up
he attack at once. Safe, sure, acts at
,nce. Cures coughs, colds, Group. bron-
,hithis, all throat and lung troubles.
The children like it. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-06
Timber Land Notice.

.~@s@s<A <<a&s~S<t =
July ~ 1909.
Notice IL hereby given that in compliance With
the provisions of the Act Of congress Of June 81
1873 entitled AN Act for the sale OF timber land
Washington Territory" - extended to all Pub
lie Land States By act Of August 4, 1854.
JEFFERSON d. MILLER
Of Redemption. parish Of Grant, Ia, has this
day fled in this Office his sworn statement No.
6W ar. and Sc or of NV qr. sec. 9, tp NORTH
rsnge west La. Mer.. aud will offer proof to
show that the land sought 10 moro valuable for
its timber or stone than for its a&riculfunl pur-
poses and to eesablish hrs claim to said land be-
fore Clerk Of the Distinct Court. at Colfsx. La,
on Monday, the 9Th day OF October. 1902 He
Williams, jno H. Williams. Of Vilas. and jessa
L. Fletcher. of Verda. In. Any and all persons
claiming adversely the aboys described lands
or before said 9Th day Of October. 1904
AZ WALTER l.. COHEN. Register.
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See Kelsoe's adv. for hands.
Country produce bought at highes
market figures by McNeeIy.
Not Doomed Tor Life.

Il was treated for three years by good
doctors" writes w. A. Greer. McCon-
nellsville. o., 'for Piles, aud Fistula. but
when all failed, Bucklin's Arnica Salye
cured me in two weeks" Cures burns,
bruises, cuts, corns, sores. eruptions. salt
rheum, piles or no pay. 25c at Crescent
Drug Store, Colfax: Bush & Randolph,
Fairmount.