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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
The Tramp's Soliloquy.

Written for The Evening Star by X. II. Louis.
Hyer I'm stuck. sick n sore,
Down on ME luck.
Wild not a PUNK in me wad.
Me cloze d make dead blush:
No hat, coat. me shirt hangin' in rags.
Me toys not fttin fer de rag pile.
De ole tree dat bunked unner
De las time was able to walk.
T'inkin' it d keep de rain of bit,
Got fros las night
N de leaves Is all droppin down.
Slow n quiet, like
'Zif dey tot deyd so to me fun'r1
WINNER why me didn't tunnel to der racket
Me old man 81 me to Chicago. n stay dereI
Gittin' way out hyer in de kentry
Wherz no free lunches n muffin!
No place wherz fire in Il lookup.
N roof to keep de rain n de snow on,
Wild a good smooy board to snooze oni
Oh. lord, lord! Dis pesterln' quiet
Is KILN me!
Col gee, 4 / cud just crawl back
T. wher' | cud hear de hum o de cables.
De screect " de fact'ry WISHES,
De move on boys " de cops.
know ia medic me best " all!
Bah, dis pure airs piz min mel
No smell " de smoke frum de chimniz.
Not a Whit " terbac " whisky
r. put some stuff into yer!
Dis horrid kentry is no place
Fer a boy OATS raised like
Ter git to.
Men folks don't me
Wen dey drive past to der feels.
wislin' n singin';
De wimmln' jist runs n hoiiers.
De dogs don't bark wen dey see me.
But whine n sneak away,
Rubin der nose de groun'
'Zif sufin' smelt bad.
Even de rats dat ulster play in me w'iskers
Wen l bunked in the coop in Shecago
Is skeered wen me wiggies me toes in de grass
In de dirt piles
Bring us a beer, bar-keep.
Hers nick, don't keep me waitin'l
rz tired " eatin' de handouts
! " grub dey'd say'd fer de chickens.
N want bowl " hot soup to warm me.
Coz is cold inside,
Like a ice-house, ugh
Day has crept away. and the night,
And when the morning breaks again
The leaves have all fallen deep
On the cold. quiet form
Which yearns more
For the warmth of the station house.
Nor feels the cold. selfish ways Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

sharpe-.I tell you college education is
a great thing. -
Wheaiton-'Indeed it Is Any college man
can get job as waiter II he can only I'M
derstand the French menus."-Chicago
She-"I wonder. daddie. why little men
generally marry such large women?"
Fatherl.I expect the little fellows are
afraid to back out Of the engaagements."-
Illustrated Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

giant statement. The company includes Jo-
seph W. Herbert, George Marion, Hubert
Wilke, Knox Wilson. Edward Durand
Franz Ebert, Louise Royce, Aurice st. Tel,
Billy Norton and katherine Bell.
The chorus is described as numerous
comely and capable and, above all, gifted
with the ability to wear costumes in such
manner as to display them at their best. A
special attraction for this season with THE
Little Duchess is Saharet. the hurricane
dancer An augmented orchestra and mill
tary band will be employed for this produc-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
"The Great RUBY"

''The Great Ruby" first produced by Ar
thur Collins at the Drury Lane Theater in
the English capital, and later brought to
this country and given it's premiere at
Days Theater, New York, will be pro-
duced at the Lafayette Square Theater.
The success it won abroad followed it to the
American metropolis and has continued
with it throughout the country. The stage
effects. costumes and properties will be
the same and the interpreting company will
number thirty artists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
Chas, T, Aldrich.

Chase's Theater bill for week after next
is headed by Charles 7. Aldrich, who is
billed as "the American comedian who has
made all of Europe laugh" Frederick Hal
len and Molly Fuller will be seen in their
new act entitled 1.-The Election Bet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
Halls Of the Ancients.

The musical attraction at the Halls of the
Ancients next week will be Miss Anita
Cluss, the solo harpist. who needs no intro
duction to the music loving people Of Wash
tnRton. The coronation and Mckinley mo-
tion pictures which have proven SO excep-
tionaily popular will be retained and new
ones added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
Wanted His Father to Hear.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Come. now. Charlie. hurry and say your
prayers and go to bed"
Where's papa?" 5-t--.~
why do you want papa?'
Il want him to be here when I say my
prayers" - ss
4s"Oh, never mind. Papa busy somewhere.
Come, now. like a good little boy. Now /
lay me down to sleep'-hurry, It's getting
late"
But want papa to listen. I'm going to
pray to God tonight for police patrol
wagon and foot ball"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
Mascaeni,s washington Appearance.

Tuesday afternoon. October II. there will
be one appearance of the Mascagni Italian
Opera Company at the National Theater-
Two operas will be presented on that occa-
sion. and both viii be under the directto.
OF the composer fhc operas selected a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
Kernan'S LvceI1m

"eoer's Dainty Duchess Company. a
variety organization of. long-esta blshed
popularity, will be at Kernan's Lyceum
Ineater next week. The company is head
ed by Ienley and Symonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Clyde Fitch's royalties on Lovers Lane"
are said to have amounted to $50, 400.
Kyrle Bellew opened his season in "a
Gentleman of France at Harlem last Mon
day night.
Clyde Fitch reached New York from Eu-
rope last Wednesday. He has almost re-
covered hi, health, and brought with him
several plays.
Edward Stevens, one of the best known
managers in the theatrical business. is said
TO be dying of consumption and in want at
Sayre, Pa.
Sir Alma Tadema made plates for AIT cos
tunes for Mansfields revival of Julius
Caesar" soon to be made at the Chicago
Opera House.
''when Johnny Comes Marching Home"
the Stanislaus Stange-Julian Edwards OPP
era, was given its Initial presentation in
Detroit last Monday night.
Kirk La Shelle has selected st. Louis as
the city In which to make the first produc-
ton OF Checker as that IL the native
heath Of the author. Henry Blossom.
e. H. Sothern Is reported to have broken
the one-night stand record last week. his
re ceipts being in the neighborhood of S12,-
e.A He Is in Toronto this week
aubrey BoucicauR made his first app ar
ance In support of Henrietta Crossnan last
week playing the part Of Edward Rostyn in
''The Sword of the King"
A report was started In New York las
sunday that the Liehler company intenG,
taking a tremendous presentation sf
shakesrearean plays next season, hayins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

The Ninety and Nine was given its
first presentation at the Academy of Music,
New York. last Tuesday night Edwin Ar
den and Katherine Grey made individual
hits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11
Kyrle Bellew, James O'Neill and Viola
Allen at the head Of the company.

The New York verdict of Ethel Barry
more Is that she is splendid in the one-act
piece. Carrots but only $3.50 in THE
Country Mouse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Klaw Erianger will look after the
future work of Dan Daily. A musical come
jy is being prepared for him, and a promi-
nent comic opera star VIII be in his sup
port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Church-"What's the big crowd down the
streetT'
Gotham-tOh some millionaire getting IN
q ton OF coal"-YoTaeers Statesmaa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

aubrey Boucicault made his first app ar
ance in support Of Henrietta Crossrnan last
week playing the part of Edward Rostyn in
The Sword of the King"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Nance ONeiil and Mckee Rankin, after
making a fortune in Australia and drop
ping it again in London, arrived in New
York during the past week A tour of this
country is probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

E. H. Sothern Is reported to have broken
the one-night stand record last week. hi;
receipts being in the neighborhood of $12.-
aHA He Is in Toronto this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Frances Rawle Pemberton, the former
society amateur actress of Philadelphia
broke down completely from stage fright
in Boston while supporting Joseph LETTERS or
in THE Rivals" A substitute had to be
secured to finish the third act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Kirk La Shelle has selected st. Louis as
the city In which to make the first produc-
ton Of ''Checkers,'' as that il the native
heath Of the author, Henry Blossom. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

John Arthur Fraser, a prolific writer of
melo-dramas, the majority of which were
presented by Lincoln ]. Carter, died in New
York last week. He had the reputation Of
being able to turn out a complete play in
forty-eight hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

''when Johnny Comes Marching Home
the Stanislaus Stange-Julian Edwards OPP
era, was given its initial presentation in
Detroit last Monday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Weeden Grossmith inaugurated his tour
OF America in New York last Monday night,
appearing in THE Night of the Party"
The star, piece and supporting company are
credited with success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Edward Stevens, one of the best known
managers in the theatrical business, is said
TO be dying of consumption and in want at
Sayre, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Lewis Morrison. who is playing in ST.
Paul this week, was knocked down by a BIZ
cyclist last Wednesday afternoon while try
ing to rescue nurse and baby from under
the feet of a pair of runaway dray horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Sir Alma Tadema made plates for AIT cos
tunes for Mansfeld's revival of Julius
Caesar" soon to be made at the Chicago
Opera House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Although there is law in Germany pro-
hiblting theatrical representations of bbli-
cal characters, the police of Berlin have
withdrawn all opposition to Paul Heysses
play, Mary Magdalene," as they could not
find anything Objectionable therein
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Duse opens her season in this country at
Boston October 81 Her advance sale OPEN
ed last Monday, the first day bringing in
81, 600. Several boxes were auctioned off
and brought $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Reports from Chicago confirm the rumor
that Richard Mansfield and his manager, A.
NJ. Palmer, have decided to separate the
list of this month. No cause is given, nor
is Mr.. Palmer's successor named. Mr.. Pal
mer has been with Mansfield for over five
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

George Ober has been engaged by d. w
Truss to create the part of Simon Bassett
in Walter f. Perkins production of ''Jer-
ONE. Poor Man." Naturalization of Mary
E. wilkins novel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

David Belasco has decided to star Blanche
Bates this season in a japanese play called
THE Darling of the Gods" Robert T.
Haines will be Miss Bates leading man.
The piece will shortly go into rehearsal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Clyde Fitch reached New York from Eu-
rope last Wednesday He has almost re-
covered his health, and brought with him
several plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

The play selected for James T. Powers
by Mr.. Lederer may be 1.-THE Legatee,' the
Milwaukee Sentinel, and a Mr. Williams of
the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music.
Frederic Rankin and Harry B. Smith also
have musical comedy in which Mr.. Pow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

r. A. Barnet has had representatives go
to Budapest for sketches of scenery for his
new Hungarian musical play, Baron Hum
bug. The scenes laid at and near
Esztergom, and the one showing the old
fortress. Visegrad, is to be a revelation in
stage art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Kyrle Bellew opened his season in ~
Gentleman of France at Harlem last Mon
day night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Rehearsals of Wagenthals & Kemper's
production of THE Daughter of Hamil-
car" Stanislaus STANCES adaptation of
Flaubert's novel "Salambo," in which
Blanche Walsh will star, have been begun.
The play will open in Chicago for run of
three weeks. Charles Dalton, well remem-
bered for his work in 1.-The Sign of the
Cross" will be Miss Walsh's leading man
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Clyde Fitch's royalties on Lovers Lane"
are said to have amounted to $S0,40O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-11

Lienier q Co. announce that they will
produce Audrey" dramatization of Mary
Jonnstoh's widely read novel. by Harriet
FORD and Ernest Boddington. on or about
November 1T. at the Madison Square The
afer: and that In this play Miss Eleanor
Robson. who has already been announced
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22

Washing on-The insular division of
he war department has prepared for
publication an extract from its regu-
Tar monthly bulletin Of the commerce
# the Philippines. comparing the
light months ended August 81. 1901.
and 1900.
II is shown that the total value of
lerehandise imported during the
light months ended August 81. 1901
Sas 4l9.6ls.5s6. against sls.5s0, 457
or the same period Of 1900: and the
otal value Of merchandise exported
turing the eight months ended Aug
ST 81 1901. was $l6,935. 405. against
1928 .OI5 for the same period Of 1900.
The imports show an increase Of 30
jer cent during the period Of 1900
q the exports there was 9 per cent
Increase IN favor cf 1901 The i'm
Dorts from the United States. eKclus-
We Of gold and silver. during the eight
months Of 1901 amounted TO $3.50
go being an increase Of ca per cent
over the same period Of the preceding
ear. while the export figures show
u s60.6s7. or a slight increase in ia
'or OF 1901.
The import figures show a gain Of
aearly 81 600. 900 on foodstufis and in
Manufactured articles Of nearly 81
VOC. 600 for the FIRST eight months OF
SOL Agricultural imports for the
ame perid show a slight increase
iuriug 1901 the showing for this
eriod being sl4.53s.sS7. Of which
mount s945s.5Se is accredited TO
emp. the leading article OF export
che export figures Of SI.709,l 1863 in
manufactured articles for the period
4 1901 nearly doubled those Of 1900,
While products Of the mines and for
SITS show a decided increase over
900.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22
IDAHO GLEAxISGs.

j. II. Bruce is the new postmaster
Of weiser.
Ranchmen in the vicinity Of Post
Falls are actively engaged in blowing.
The Lewiston city council has voted
TO accept the proposition to purchase
the city water works for $40 900.
Pocateilo will probably have a -four
ing mill with a capacity OF 100 barrels
day before the summer is over.
1t is stated that the Howard mm
Der company will establish a mill plant
either at Occur d'Alene or at Chatco-
let
Latest reports are that the little club
wheat sowed last fall has been dam
aged by the cold weather about 50 per
cent.
The university authorities feel great
iy encouraged over the prospect of Sc
curing the final completion Of the two
new buildings at Moscow in the near
future.
The meeting Of the district teachers
association. which was TO have been
held in Post Fails Saturday, has been
postponed for three weeks TO accom-
nodate teachers from a distance.
The Hypotheekbank, ii is reported.
has just closed a deal with the Palouse
River Lumber company. by which the
after purchases over 1000 acres Of
timber lands along the upper Palouse
river the price paid being in excess
Of 800 900
The safe In Burns Brothers & Cox's
tore at Nampa was blown open last
week. One hundred and fifty dollars
in cash, sli0 in checks and some yall-
7'le papers. notes. etc were taken.
The route for the proposed grain
f-amwBy from Pardee on the Ciea--
Tater TO the head Of Six Mile Canyon
mas been found feasible and the tram
will be put in as early as possible.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22

Boston. March I6.-The labor stu
alton in this city. after a week OF
agitation and anxiety, is gradually as
suming normal conditions. and at the
close Of business today the great ma
ority OF freight handlers. teamsters
md expressmen who Joined out Of
sympathy the strike Of the freight
handlers Of the New York. New Hav.
on & Hartford railroad on Wednesday
and Thursday. had returned to work.
~ announced by Governor Crane
lust before leaving the statehouse to.
night the disposition of all parties is
o allow a reasonable time to adjust
matters. and in the meantime to be
patient.
Much TO the satisfaction Of the bust
ness community. freight began to move
oday and much work was accomplish
I'd in relieving the congestion 81
freight at the different distributing
points
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22
Ae,re.. and Aurhor Qaarr-I.

Paris. March 1.-the PArisiAns are
eenly interested in the developments
{ quarrel between Sarah Bern.
iardt and catulie Mendes. the author
nd poet about the production OF the
alters poeiical drama. ''Sainte Ther-
Sc" which has been promised TO the
'omedie Franchise Nine. Bernhard
card Of the drama. begged TO be
allowed 10 produce il and NJ. Mendes
withdrew il from the Coincide Fran
,aise and gave il TO her under stipu
auons 81 securing a good run. NJ
iendes subsequently took Il back
when In full rehearsal. on the ground
hat Nine Bernhard had made AZ
angements 10 go TO London, which
Drecluded q satisfactory run for
'Sainte Therese.' The story has been
old in a series Of remarkable letters
Exchanged between Nine. Bernhard
md NJ. Mendes which the latter pub.
ished The letters are most amusing.
with their mutual. gushing oompli.
nents and poetieal forms OF address
which. however, deteriorated into the
'hiiliest expressions as the quarrel
became embittered
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22
Fatal accident I'm seattle.

Seattle. Wash, March ia col
!ision between a hose wagon plungfng
down the Columbia street hill In re-
Spouse to 4 FIRE alarm. and a Third
avenue and University car on its
way to the company barn. resulted in
the potable death Of one man and the
injury OF three others. Daniel II.
McGinnis. captain Of Engine Company
No. /. one Of the oldest men in the
department lies AT Providence hospi-
al with a fractured skull and a crush
ed side Two other membes Of his
company and a Catholic priest bear
slight wounds.
The following is a list Of the Injur-
ed:
Daniel McGinnis. captain Of Engine
Company No. /. fractured skull, four
broken ribs. broken shoulder.
Charles W Gilman. pipeman. hose
wagon. engine company. probable in
ternal injuries, severe bruises.
W. B. Kent, driver hose wagon, one
ear torn from head, severe bruises.
Father P. E. Gendreau, Catholic
vicar general Of Dawson. slight con
cussin, gashed about forehead and
back Of head.
The priest was injured by the run-
away horses Of the FIRE department
colliding with a hack in which he was
riding
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22

Mobile, Ala, March ga report re-
oeived from Fort Morgan, Ala, at the eu.
trance TO Mobile bay, states that a rist
between soldiers and civilians occurred
there Sunday night. One man is reported
to have been killed and 10 OF Is wounded
There has been no communication be-
tween the barracks and this city since
Sunday afternoon. The news was not
learned until private boat eane in vita
the news.
About 40 or 50 soldiers were drinking
in a saloon On the outside Of the reser-
walton when the Sight started between the
boys in uniform and a crowd of civilians,
y no were making repairs at the barracks.
Pistols and knives are said to have been
used. Michael keOghan, who was dis
charged last Saturday from the army, was
shot TO death. and 10 or Is men were
wounded in the shooting and cutting,
which WAS general for a time.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-03-22
VAR II VENEHUELA GOES On
THE REBELS NAY TRIUMPH.
situntioa IL Grave for the Govern-
ment-InsurEents Capture More
TowHs-seiEed the Port of GuaAta,
bat Lost u Again-OtheF Towns an
Control of RevOIuffonists.

Port Of Spain, Island Of Trinidad,
March ls.-The Venezuelan insurgents,
commanded by General MOnAg~, cap
tured the Port Of GuAnta March IL. six
custom house officers we're wounded.
A Dutch steamer arrived on Guanta
shortly after the insurgents had take
possession Of that place and transferred
10 the reyOlutiOnists several bags Of mail
matter, the steamers officers thinking
they we're dealing ith the legal authOri-
ties
Government troops commanded BY
General Velutini recaptuTed GuAnta yes.
terdAy
The insurgents have taken possession
Of Cariaeo and are marching on Cum
manau. The insurgents also continue to
threaten CarampAnuO. which place, it il
said they will most likely capture
shortly.
The revolutionary steamer Deliver
landed a force Of insurgents March "a on
the shore near Puenta Piedras. north Of
the island Of Margariia, and March IS
the steamer landed war munitions
and insurgent forces near CumaTebo, op-
posite the island OF Curacao. to reinforce
the revolutionary troops under General
RierI, no was preparing to attack Coro
The venezuelan insurgents are very ae-
tive at present and the situation appears
70 be grave for the government Of Vene-
zuela. II Is said here that the insurgents
have captured CiudAd de Sara, near VAIen-
cha