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New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
APPLIED POKER.

Judge Jarrott Of the Seventeenth Judicial Dis
trict. before whom Grant Woodward was tried and
convicted of jury bribing last week tells this story
to The Kansas City Star of the first time he
came to Kansas City and tried case before the
late Judge White. of the criminal bench:
Il was quite young them said Judge Jarrott: 'in
fact. I was what might be called green country
lawyer. who had never been to the city before-
had been told that Judge White tartar.
You imagine that I was somewhat nervous
when I appeared before him defending one of my
own country boys who had come to the city and
got into trouble.
"A panel of twenty-foIr jurors had been selected.
and all of them had qualified being unprejudiced
AS you know after the States attorneys have
made their challenges and turned the list over 10
defendants attorney, reasonable time Is al
lowed the defence to strike of the OF men it
does not care to have on the jury Twelve Of the
panel had taken seats the jury box while the re-
mainder occupied chairs near by.
Before the list handed to me Judge White
looked over his glasses and scowled-
Young man. he said hercely, I don't want you
delay this court by taking two or three hours 20
make your challenges BY reasonable uno -
"of course / was frightened. but I acted on q
thought that came to me like hash 1a.,-a - aaIav
the court The twelve men who happen to 9cs9Py cup,
no1 Inc }nrs sn To3 9 T them ana the8 don't know me-
"a But. your honor exclaimed the prosecutor, 20.
want few moments in which to make "enai-
"7Can't have it. said the Judge. II the defendant
5yTid Is wbg b s0nai 70 TIke as n1S ilIing
The case was tried and I won it. I cleared my
Young man. he said. you're a poker player.
:" NO Judge answered bashruIly; 7 haven't
played any poker since became a man
calls b7uff like made at you little while ago is
bound TO be a poker player of the first water-
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
IN THE SOMERSET HILLS.
many BERNARDSVILLE COT
TAGES OCCUPIED.

Bernardsville, ~. J., May 10 (SpeciaD.-Next Sat-
urday marks the opening of the spring and sum-
mer season in this region, known in general as
Bernardsville, but which includes the entire Som
erset Hills and Mendham district. so favorably
known to those in search Of cool, quiet and acces
stble homes for the months. On that day
kae Somerset Inn, which has gained high repu-
.ion as resort hotel IN the last five years. will
throw open its doors, and from its very opening Il
VIII have an unusual number Of guests, increasing
according to those booked until after June
10, the house VIII be taxed to its utmost.
The families who maintain houses in this region,
many OF them among the most beautiful in Amer
lea, have been arriving for the last three weeks
ana practically all the houses will be occupied
with the formal opening OF the season. Among
the families with suburban homes here are f.
olcott, Grant B. schley. Colonel E. A Stevens.
Mrs. Alexander. f Balbach, c. Ledyard Blair.
George B. Post, Luther B. Kountze, c. NJ. Ide,
Z. 9. Lloyd, Frederick Cromwell, E. T. H. Tai
madge IL r. Kunhardt. Percy R. Pyne and Judge
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
SPRING AT VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.

virginia Hot Springs, Va, May 10 (SpeciaD.-There
mas been great rush Of visitors here since the
nrst OF May, and the second spring season is well
on. Mrs. Hobart Chatheld Chatfeld-Taylor and
Mrs Reginald De Koven have Joined those here
as well as Mr. and Mrs. William d. Sloane and
o'hers. with the Sloane party are William B.
osgood Field and J. Bowers Lee
MI and Mrs Henry NJ FIagIer have been en-
ertained since their arrival, one dinner being
SEsh Dy MIS- Seth Barton French at Barton
booge' where the flower decorations were hand
solne ar ana the menu elaborate. Among the guests
Eefe Joseph Peabody, Of Boston; Mr. and Mrs.
Frederic Sterry and Henry G. Vaughan
ri Sprlas is really here at Last. and the woods are
iuu or WHO MOWERS and singing birds The golf
course never looked better, and the turf Is long
s,aan ssre.cn OF velVety green. William Rhnelander
Stewart is one or the most enthusiastic golfers
mere and 80 is Samuel Elliott of New-York for
co Ion play every day. Mr. Stewart has offered a
eeEp. ~ .or match 70 be played between Mrs Chat
a.. hy hiayior @ ana Mrs Charles Hinkle, they being
&x.x and Nrs- w. Scott Cameron ,of Fempstead
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
THE BELL ON THE BICYCLE.
IT'S USE ALMOST sUPERFLUOUS-rHE VOICE
A BETTER REGULATOR OF TRAFFIC.

BETTER REGULATOR OF 1HAfr III
"se1dom do use my bell,' said man who rides
a bicvcle a great deal II carry one because the
law saws I must Once in a while 1t is usetul but
as a warning to pedestrians and others the day or
the hell is past On crowded streets where there Is
a great deal of traffic the ordinary bicycle bell
cannot be heard far enough TO be of any use Inc
noise of the wagons or cars both. drown H.
"Where the streets not crowded the oeH can
he heard all right, but drivers don't care Tot H.
esneciav the drivers of public carriages and hacks
Men on heavy trucks are likely not to hear 1t be-
cause of the noise of their own vehicles, so II Is
not rnuch use 10 ring at them if you want little
more room or do not wish to risk trying to pass
without a warning. If you ring your bell 10 an
nounce your moving presence to pedestrians III IL Is
an chance that they Will turn tne WIons i Wy,
in Your way This is especially true of women and
more especially of women VINO are Hlduie-aseu
Il find the best substitute for bell is the human
voice II you are approaching party or olGycnStS
moving in the direction you are goIS you % nnediV
Right" or Steady! Pedestrians who are crossing
street that is not crowded you can avod & %l'h9or @
crowded and noisy streets there is only one thing
that you can do that will insure you and others
"You have no doubt. noticed that drivers OF
heavy trucks especially when they are moving
fast, shout in peculiar manner wneh Iney T "1SH @
'Ye-o-u-g-h" Unconscously, perhaps. pedestrians
stand that when they hear this peculiar shout
truck is bearing down on them Before tney !4gok, g,
move mechanically when they catch sight of the
vehicle without waiting to see what II looks ike
That's what do for crowded or noisy places ana
driver of heavy truck II clears the way in
flash, and before the people on foot or the drivers
/ am by and the danger to me or 10 them is past.
Try it, 1t works like a charm.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
EALCYoy HALL OPENING DEFERRED.

On account Of extensive improvements and
alterations, the opening date of Halcyon Hail. at
hillbrook, Dutchess County, n. Y. has been post
poned from May q to Decoration Day Guests
being booked rapidly by Henry F. Gillig. at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel and he is also arranging
brilliant programme of festivities for the season,
which viii include musical and dramatic enter
tainments Of high order, and will close with the
horse Show, on the hotel grounds. The Halcyon
represents an investment of 10000 and the
owners declare that It Will be- this year, the
comfortable as well the most picturesque
summer retreat to be found between Maine and
Florida. From the Grand Central Station it is
distant only two hours by rail.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

This portrait. which is of life size, in oil.
painted by Henry Harrison while studying in
Munich at the time Of Wagner's short residence
there In 1864 The artist. then scarcely twenty
years old, had the good fortune to be introduced
to the great composer by a brother-in-law. who
was opera singer and personal friend of Wag-
ner. Seeing the young artist alone and friendless
in the great city Wagner requested him 10 occupy
a room at his house, and 1t there the sketch
for the portrait made in the winter Of 1864.
When exhibited at the "Knustverein' it was con-
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sidered one of the best Hkenesses Of Wagner that
had ever been painted. and request came TO the
artist TO permit the portrait to be reproduced
nthographically. Returning home a few years
later all trace of the picture lost. until re-
Gently friend and present resident OF Munich
found the portrait in obscure place and.
ognizing its signature. wrote the artist at
about it. After intricate and lengthy corre-
spondence it was finally returned TO the artist.
who now has 1t in his studio In Jersey City, a
pleasant "Reminiscences OF a most delightful ac-
quaintance with this great modern composer.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

G %no are spending their honeymoon here ride every
Gay, thelr faVorite course being through Dunn's
zap which IS a most delightful road winding
aaiiohg the mountain stream. and crossing II many
tutines; There are many bridal couples here
& nat II is dficqlt to look in any direction without
Frederic Sterry will join a party of friends who
six weeks ' O0 e'Io dDout
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Van Dresser. William Norris Aubrey Boucicault,
Gertrude Norman and F. A. Eberle.
Woman Against Woman" will DO produced at the
American Theatre next week Miss Jessaline Rod
gers plays the leading part
THE Sign OF the Cross with Charles Dalton
Marcus Superbus, comes TO the Metropolis for the
wSek beginning tomorrow.
At the Murray Hill Theatre the Donnely stock
company will revive Dion Boucicaults Irish drama,
-Arrah Ma Pogue q"
At the Eden Musee the group representing
the prominent in the army and navy has
been remodelled and rearranged. Many OF the fig
ures have been given new costumes. Rear Ad-
miral Sampson occupies a prominent place in the
group and Schley. Miles Dewey and Evans are 10
be also.
At Keith's Union Square Theatre Ernest Hogan.
the "Unbleached American" will reappear with
his familiar darky ditties. having just returned
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cIRcUMS7AyTIAL Evidence TOO WEAK

HOW A YOUNG WOMAN LOST HER FAITH IN 1T
WHOLLY.
Never again will put faith in circumstantial
evidence" said one Of New-York's many indepen-
dent young women the other afternoon Never
Never
You speak as would person who had been
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

At Days and the Garrick theatres tomorrow
hlght new shows will be seen. At the former king
Dodo,' musical comedy will receive its first New
York production, and at the Garrick new play,
Hearts Afame," will be put on the stage. "a
Chinese Honeymoon was to have been produced
troubles over the lease of that PLAYHOUSE which
not yet settled in court viii nrevent The
the Manhattan Mrs. Fiske will play Tess" for
another week.
king Dodo'' is a comic opera the book and
music Of which the work of Americans, and
its production at Daly's. where English opera has
been the regular thing for years, is a change
In summer policy. Frank Pixey is the author of
book and lyrics. and Gustav Luders composed the
Dodo' a part played by Raymond Hitchcock. The
snow has had a successful season in Boston, Phil
adephla, Chicago and the West this winter 1t will
PROBABLY remain a month at Daly's.
Genevieve G. Haines first sold her play, Hearts
Afame," to Miss Amelia Bingham Miss Bingham
insisted that she should rewrite the first act which
represents smart social affair. So the author
learned to play bridge. which she said
pensive proceeding, and put in a bridge party scene.
Miss Bingham said this not up to date and
insisted on ping pong Then the author took her
play back. declaring ii was enough to make her
learn bridge. But apparently she has got the craze
rick tomorrow night the rising curtain will dis
close a ping pong party in progress The orchestra
are debating whether 10 wear baseball masks.
For the first time in fourteen years Stuart Rob
and William H. Crane will appear together
Thursday afternoon at the Knickerbocker
Theatre They will present Bronson Howard's m
edy, The Henrietta entire. for the benefit of the
Actors Fund and Home. The sale of seats begins
Of these two veteran actors in this
same play, and on next Thursday each will play
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New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Beginning May 10. at the Garrick. comes the
special production for week only, of The
Lady Of Lyons" with Miss Mary Mannering as
Pauline and Kryle Benew as Claude Mrs W G.
Jones who played the Widow Melnotet in the old
Park Theatre than fifty years ago will
again play that part next week. It will be remem-
pered she also played the nurse in Miss Adams's
production OF Romeo and Juliet"
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Joe" Welch heads the bill at Pastors for the
coming week in his Study from Life" The rest
or the company comprises the Garnellas. in their
comedy sketch entitled My Brother Johnny; /;
Ed F, Reynard. ventriloquist; Newell and Niblo
novelty instrumentalists; Lillian and Shorty De-
witt. the soubrette and the hlputan comedian;
Armour and Baguley. in operate sketch "All
Hallow Eve; Miss Frances Curran Coincidence and
topical singer, George c. Davis. monolOgist and
mimic; Herbert and Willing, comedians singers
and eccentric dancers: Mooney and Holbein, in a
grotesque and musical sketch. and the Tossing
Austins. Juggling comedians.
Peaceful Valley" which served Sol Smith Rus
sell a successful play. will be presented by the
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Mrs. Fiske will continue TO present Tess Of the
DCbervies' at the Manhattan Theatre this week
John Jack. who played Sir John last week. is
under contract TO appear with the Jeffersons and
Charles II. Bradshaw, who has just closed his sea-
in David Harum," will take the part
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Proctor Stock Company at the One-hundred-and-
twenty-ffth Street Theatre this week Alden Bass
has been engaged TO present the principal charac
ter. His personal resemblance and imitation OF
the late comedian said TO be striking The Sun
day concerts will be continuous after p. m.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

At the New-York Theatre The Hall OF Fame
enters on IT'S last week There will he Tho ,sua1
sunday concert tonight
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

David Warfeld closed his season in 1.-The Auc-
uoneer' last night at the Illinois Theatre in Chi
cago. His first winters work has justified David
Belascos action in taking him off the variety stage
from one point Of view, at least for his MANAGE
proposes to remodel the Theatre Republic with the
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

from Australia. Will NJ. Cressy and Blanche Dayne
are retained for another week to present their
latest rural comedy. "Grasping an Opportunity"
Joe Reichem and his troupe of dogs are billed as
special features. and the Four Otis will present
The Smart
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

the character he then assumed; Mr.. Robson will
play Berthe the Lamb. and order 100000 worth Of
peanuts as Of old, and Mr.. Crane will appear as
Old Nick in the Street" Henry Bergman who
PLAYED n & Watson Flint fourteen years will also
the author of the play, is at present i'll Southern
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Ted Markss jubilee and last concert for the pres
ent season takes place tonight at the American
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Kear, the magician, is having a successful run
at the Victoria, and his stay is indefinite. This
week he has trick He makes CaglIostro
who In the summer does wonderful things at spirit
ualistic camp meetings, come forth the stage
Of the Victoria out Of cabinet about as big as a
dolls house, and do the same things.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

the character, he then assumed: Mr.. Robson Will
peanuts as of old, and Mr.. Crane will appear as
old Nick in the Street" Henry Bergman who
played Watson Flint fourteen years ago will also
be in this special production. Bronson Howard
France.
David warield closed his season in .oThe Auc-
uoneer" last night at the Illinois Theatre in Chi
cago His first winters work has justified David
Belascos action in taking him off the variety stage
profits of the season. 80
Beginning on May 19. at the Garrick comes the
special production, for week only Of The
Lady Of Lyons" with Miss Mary Mannering as
Jones, who played the widow Menotet in the m old I'd
again n aeat5e ire more than fifty years ago will
Dcfio 9he aso n Rayed the nurse in Miss Adamss
Mrs. Fiske will continue to present Tess of the
D'Ubervilles' a the Manhattan Theatre this week
John Jack. who played Sir John last week, is
chae S h6 as s ms ad
son in David Harum," Will take the part
At wallack's 1.-THE Show Girl" Barnet light
opera, is being shown.
At the Knickerbocker The Wild Rose" another
comic opera. with music by Ludwig Highlander
enters on its second week.
at the Victoria. his stay is indefinite This
week he has trick. He makes CagIIostro.
who in the summer does wonderful things at spirit
OF the Victoria out Of cabinet about as big as a
dolls house, and do the same things.
Soldiers Of Fortune" still continues to draw
large audiences at the Savoy.
At the Madison Square Theatre William Collier
will continue to present THE Diplomat and for
get each OF the thousand reasons why he should
not take drink.
The spectacle OF 1.-THE Sleeping Beauty and the
Beast" will end its long at the Broadway
Theatre in two weeks. II has had a successful
season.
The Empire Theatre Stock Company is still urg-
ing 1.-The Importance OF Being Earnest" 1t has
been at it for month now, and bids fair to keep
it for the interest in the play does not abate.
Mrs Leslie Carter will play an extra matinee of
"Du Barry" Memorial Day. Her engagement
closes for the season on May 81. and she will not
be seen again on the stage until next September,
Then RenmbS bcb T Oe viii 1rs6 ed beasco tb S
Republic. in West Forty -second-st.
"At the Old Cross Roads," which is rural
drama will be produced at the Grand Opera House
Tomorrow
Foxy Grandpa" will celebrate its Tooth per-
formance at the Fourteenth Street Theatre to-
morrow night with the distribution of souvenir
The last three weeks of "A Modern Magdalen"
will begin tomorrow at the Bijou, being given by
Miss Bingham and her company.
sousa and his band give a concert tonight
at the Metropolitan Opera House.
"ouo vadis" is at the Grand Opera House as
originally produced
Lulu Glaser still sings in Dolly Warden" at the
Herald Square.
Otis Skinner, in Francesca da Rimini" returns
IN New-York to give his farewell performance of
this drama tomorrow, beginning weeks engage
rnent at the Harlem Opera House The same sup
norting company and production which was EN-
PPinvad at the Victoria Theatre in its run there
eesriier in the season will be brought to Harlem
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At Wallack's 1.-THE Show Girl" a Barnet light
opera, is being shown.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

At the Knickerbocker The Wild Rose" another
comic opera, with music by Ludwig Englander
enters its second week.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

The Deacon's Daughter will be the Fifth Ave
nue's offering by the Proctor Stock Company Hill
and Silyiany bicycle trick riders. will lead the
vaudeville bill The Sunday concerts begin at
D. m and run continuously thereafter.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

The spectacle OF 1.-The Sleeping Beauty and the
Beast will end its long the Broadway
Theatre in two weeks. It has had a successful
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

At the Madison Square Theatre William Collier
will continue to present THE Diplomat and for
get each OF the thousand reasons why he should
not take drink.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Soldiers Of Fortune still continues to draw
large audiences at the Savoy.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

The Empire Theatre Stock Company is still urg-
ing "The Importance Of Being Earnest" 1t has
been at it for month now, and bids fair to keep
ii up for the interest in the play does not abate.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

ION Probation will be presented by the Proctor
Stock Company at the Fffty-eghth-st. house. Two
vaudeville features especially appealing TO women
and children-Picollo's midgets and Pftter.s dogs
will also appear The Sunday concerts VIII De con-
tinuous after p. m
The Twenty-third Streets continuous Vauoe-
VILE will employ two dozen specialties. Al Leech
and the Three Rosebuds will lead in their comedy.
The New Teacher" Sunday concerts begin at z
p. m and continuous.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Van Dresser, William Norris. Aubrey Boucicault
Gertrude Norman and f. A. Eberle.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-11

Otis Skinner, in Francesca da Rimini" returns
10 New-York to give his farewell performance of
this drama tomorrow, beginning a weeks engage
r,ent at the Harlem Opera House The same sup
norting company and production which was en-
nIoyed at the Victoria Theatre in its run there
aaaryytar in the season will be brought 10 Harlem
The PRINCIPAL msmbeIs Of the cast are Mis- Marcia
The colored American., 1902-09-20
QUICK TO NOTE IMPROVE
MENTS

Charlotte, N. C.-Your letter of Nav
10th, enclosing bill on account of sab
Scription, has been received and l en-
close herewith check on Charlotte for
81 covering same. I have noticed the
several Improvements which you have
made in THE CoLoRED AMERICAN, and
desire to congratulate you on same
Wishing for your paper the success
which it justly merits, | desire to re-
main Yours very truly,
II. J. C.
The colored American., 1902-09-20

use this weapon of defense which lies
in their hands
l am a white man, but | should like
to see the colOred people take this up.
both for their own good, and because
it would have a good effect on the
cOHntry in general.
MARK FOSTER.