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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
SWIFT TRANSFERS GO OUT.
Troubles at Packing Plant culminate
in Midniaht Strike.

Chicago, Sept. 11.-The $50 union
teamsters employed by Swift & Co. at
their packing plant voted at 1890
O'Clock this morning to go on strike at
once, The mems grievance was that
the company was not living up to the
agreement reached months ago by
which they were to receive wages
varying from 1S to 80 cents an hour.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
AcKLEY is scoRcAED.
Business Part of Town Damaged to
Amount Of $4,000.

Cedar Falls. Sept. 1l.--(Special.) y
Fire which started in the Raalos block
early this morning destroyed eight
buildings at Ackley. The loss will
reach $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
sATTLEsHIP IOWA AGROUND.
Big American Sea Fighter in Trouble
Off Rio de Janeiro.

Rio Janeiro, Sept. 1.-THE United
States battleship Iowa is aground near
the Island OF Milo, 400 miles south
west of here. The Brazilian minister
OF marine has ordered a warship to go
60 the aid of the Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
ASK AssAsslN's AID.

st. Louis BoodIers Ready to Pay for
Murder.
st. Louis Mo-, Sept. "details of
plot to assassinate Circuit attorney
Folk, who is prosecuting the council
men implicated in the gigantic munich
pal corruption cases, became known
last night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Chaplain Shoots and Kills
Himself.
WAS ILL WHEN SUICIDED
Was Recently Attached to Cruiser
oIympia-Battleship Wisconsin Or
dered on Long cruise-To Make
Trip of over Four Thousand Miles.

Washington, Sept 11s.The secre-
tary of the navy received telegram
this, morning from Rear Admiral John
son commanding the Boston navy yard
saying that Chaplain William r. Mar,
rison committed s;lieide by shooting
himself at the naval hospital at Chel-
sea. Morrison was recently attached
to the cruiser Olympia.
Other Washington News.
Secretary Moody today telegraphed
the commanders of the battleship Wis
consin, now at Bremerston, ana the
cruiser Cincinnati at Cape Haytien, di-
recting them to proceed as soon as
possible to the Isthmus of Panama, the
Wisconsin reinforcing the Ranger at
Panama and the Cincinnati taking it's
station at Colon. 1t will take the Wis
consin fully twenty days to make the
long trip of 1850 miles down the Pa
cific coast to Panama. The Cincin-
natl will only consume a few days in
her trip
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
WOMAN JAIL BREAKER FOUND.
WapelIo Horse Thief Captured at Her
Home in Muscatine.

Wapello, Sept. 11.-Mrs. Ellen West,
the horsethief who escaped from the
Louisa county bastile at this place
Sunday evening last, was recaptured
at Muscatine and has been brought
back to Wapello by Sheriff Saunders.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
GOULD IN DEAL.
Rumored That He Has Purchased
Three Street Railways.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 9.-It is rumor-
ed here on good authority that Eamuel
Thomas and Edwin Gould have pur-
chased the North Jersey Street Rail
way Co., of Jersey City, and the Ho-
boken and Paterson Traction Co., and
that the management of the three
roads will be consolidated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
CHARGED WITH MISCONDUCT.

FRINGE francis Josepn, OF Braganza,
Indicted by essi,t Jury
London, Sept. 11-tnhe grand jury
today returned true bill against
Prince Francis Joseph, of Braganza, a
lieutenant in the Seventh Austrian
Hussars. and who is a member of the
Austro Hungarian mission to the cor
onation of King Edward in which he
is charged with misconduct Strict
secrecy is observed by the court Off
cials regarding the exact nature of the
charges.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
GATES SAID TO HAVE SOLD OUT.
Report That George Gould Is Purchas-
er of Entire Interest.

Denver, Col, Sept. 11.-John W.
Gates, it is reported, has transferred
his entire interests in the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company to persons
who are supporting the Osgood inter
ests. George j. Gould is said to be
the purchaser of the Gates stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
DEATH OF INFANT.
Baby Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Vantir1e Passes Away,

Yesterday occurred the death of
little Martha Vantine, tile infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vantine
aged two months. the funeral will
be held from the residence of the par
ents south of the city Friday morning
The interment viii be at Money
church near Eldon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
VOICE WINS MILLIONAIRE.

Telephone Girls Soft "Hello" Fac.
tor in the Deal.
Muscatine, Sept. 11.-Miss Ida Shat
nit, telephone operator, and James
l. Geisler millionaire banker of this
city, We're married here yesterday. 1t
is said that Mr.. Geisler was first at
tracted to the girl by reason of her
persuasive voice over the wires.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Milwaukee Declares Dividend.

New York, Sept. 11-The directors
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railroad, in session here today, declar-
ed semi-annual dividend of 3Es per
cent and an extra dividend of ", per
cent. The last dividend was semi
annual one of three per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
LOOKS LIKE eAsToN.
Will be Democratic Nominee for Gov
ernor in Massachusetts.

Boston. Sept. 11.-Belated returns
from last nights democratic primaries
throughout the state indicate that Col.
William A. CASTOR has defeated Chas.
S. Hamlin, formerly assistant secre--
tary of the treasury, in contest for
the gubernatorial nomination, by a
substantial vote.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
COLLEGE BUILDING OPENED.

National Memorial University com.
pletes First Structure at Mason City.
Mason City, Sept. 1.-THE first of
the series of twelve buildings to com
pose the National Memorial Uniyer-
sity which, is being established here
under the direction of the Sons of Vet
Grams and other patriotic societies OF
the country, was opened yesterday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
GRAIN STRIKE OVER.

South Chicago Men Get Increase in
Pay and Return to Work.
Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE grain hand
.lers who struck yesterday at South
Chicago went back to work today.
Their demand for pay and one-half
for overtime was granted but their de
mand for recognition of the union was
Withdrawn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
Other Washington News.
MITCHELL in THE DARK.
Ignorant of Matters to Be Discussed at
Peace Conference.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 11.-Presi-
dent Mitchell stated today that he had
no knowledge as to what matters are
to be discussed at a meeting which
has been arranged with Governor
Stone in Harrisburg Saturday. He
thought the visit of the governor to
New York will be discussed but be-
yond that he did not know what the
governor would have to say.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
ALBA MAN DIES.
Francis M. Grissom Passes Away in
Monroe County Capital.

HVr'IoI S0U'Fey VHPrfd'.
Abba, Sept. 11.-Francis NJ. Griss
som, aged about As years, died at his
home here yesterday morning OF pneu-
monia after brief illness. He leaves
a wife and two children, a son and a
daughter. Funeral services We're held
this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the
home conducted by Rev. Castor, OF the
Christian church.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
RUSSELL SAGE ILL.
News OF Financiers Condition Creates
FURRY in Wall Street.

New York, Sept 1.-THE news that
Rls::fn Sage was taken suddenly i'll
created furry in Wall street. He
was removed to his county seat.
The nature ef his illness has not been
given out. He returned to his office
today and said the indisposition had
entirely passed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
FIRE FIGHTERS MEET.

One Hundred Delegates Attend Con.
vention in Detroit.
Detroit, Sept. 11.--Nearly 100 dele
gates to the National Firemen's asso-
citation convention We're present at the
first session today, Fire chiefs from
all parts of the country are among the
delegates
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
SNOW ON LAKE suPERIoR.

Masters of Vessels Report the Sea
sons First Flurries.
Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 9.-Masters o.
incoming vessels at this port report
snow on Lake Superior the first of the
season.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
lMDoRsE ROOSEVELT FOR 1914.
Washington Convention Unanimously
Approves His Administration.

--7- -FtPPIVVCS fIIS FtuIrIIEIIStIdtIUfI.
Tacoma, Wash, Sept 1.-THE re-
publican state convention, by unan;
nous vote sent telegram to Presi--
lent Roosevelt approving. his Philip,
pine and domestic policies, expressing
sympathy with his 'brave stand for
the common people" and pledgirg
support in 1904.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
JESSE cox PASSES AWAY.
Well Known Chicago Patent Lawyer
Succumbs to Pneumonia.

Chicago, Sept 11.-Jesse Cox, the
patent lawyer died of pneumonia last
night at 7;10 o'clock at the Presbyte-
Irian hospital.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
REV. THos. scuLLY DIES.

Well Known Temperance Advocate
Passes Away in Massachusetts
Cambridge, Mass, Sept. H.. Rev.
Thos. Scully, well known temper
ance advocate, died here today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
HILLS VOTE STILL INCREASES.
Governors Plurality Now 25,se5, With
Fifty Precincts Not Reported.

Portland, Me-, Sept 11.-The vote
for governor in all but fifty towns and
plantations gives Governor Hill pl,l-
rality OF 25,S65. The same towns in
1900 gave him a plurality of 1921.
The total vote of those 470 towns is
1l,l53 less than two years ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
HANNA ro STUMP OHIO.

Senator Has Decided to Make Cam
paien Tour of State.
Cleveland, O., Sept. 11.-Senator M.
A. Hanna will make campaign tour
of the state this fall.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
w. S. sTRArToN CRITICALLY ILL.

Colorado Springs Millionaire Mine
Owner Nearing the End.
Colorado Springs, Sept. 11.-W. S.
Stratton. the millionaire mine owner,
who has been i'll for several weeks, is
in a critical condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
IGNORE HAYTrs BLOCKADE.

cent Decree.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE provis-
ional government of Hayti has declar-
ed Gonaiyes and other ports in the
hands of the Firminists closed to COM
merce. The United States will ignore
the decree.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-11
LA soUFRlERE AGAIN QUIET.
ST. Vincent Volcano Shrouds Its vicin.
ity in Steam, However.

Kngstown, st. Vincent, Sept. IL
La Soufriere volcano on this island is
quiet, but nobody ventures near Wal
libou, Richmond or the obliterated es.
tates. which are partly obseured by IA
vast cloud of steam
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21

ing = IL more faithful to local srchitec-
tpre as Affected az the country side than
the ''settin room and kitchen Of the
squires cosy house.
Way Down East owes It's success
evidently 10 rare combination Lottie
Blair Parker wrote ii Joseph r. Girls
mer put his stage craft into it, Billy
Rrady contributed his prevailing genius
for conrimmatc production 10 Il, Phsebo
Davies breathsd sweetness into A., a
varying number ~ clever people like
Felix Haney ana Ella Hugh Wood ana
Frank Bell. chucked IL full of sprightiy
doinEs ana time has fipened a.
So u has come 40 be mighty big and
satisfying show with a quality inherent
and indescribable that sives YOU n real
desire 10 see .t ss often as II comes 10
town.
70 is not enough 20 SAY Of Way Down
East that the stage Is better for such
pay because Of iis moral atmosphere
and The good pleasant taste IL leaves
with you. The stsge H. the better for
II also because il Is constructed and per
formed With a lofty degree OF stage ART.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

The audience last nisht at the New
Empire Theatre was a very large and
very pleasant one This is r. l.. l. week
at the pretty theatre and last evening
many friends Of this favorito military
organization Of the city gave evidence
of their interest IN the new srmory fund.
There was decided attraction I'm the
military uniforms and the costumes OF
tus ladies were IN many instances very
rich II must have given sincere pleas
ure To those in charge of the First Light
Infantry 10 see such a rally OF members
and friends The organization has the
benefit OF splendid send of and no
doubt during the rest % the week the
patronage OF the main hoor will be
very large
The very naming OF the play Barbara
Frietchic. shows how appropriate it 10
for this week 20 be especially memorable
in theatrical and military circles There
was splendid reception given the com
psny. The theatre is spleRddly dec
ora ted for the week Flags and bunting
are placed in profusion around the boxes
and IN front OF the galleries and the
orchestra program is a fine one. includ-
ing, AZ III doc~, some OF the Spicnolu Work
Of the lsmented Reeves
William r. Keoghs company Il is
that presents clyde Fitchs original
play. The play has not been seen at
this theatre before and ~ won warm
praise from nearly everyone at the the
atre last evening.
The company Is very satisfactory
one though, OF course, there Is a belloL
that the name part In the play was writ
ten for one person only. There are res-
sons why good deal OF credit might be
given To this theory. bat there is much
about the piav that g. interesting and
has won popular favor
10 may in certain parts lack somewhat
in strength. bat that the whole play
has many qualities that appeal 10 the
thestre-Eoer. for their Is charming
freshness. II perhaps too sad an stmos-
phere, about the play. The scenery ls
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21

there are a number OF new songs and
pretty groupings by the young women.
and the comedians OF the company 40
their share. but the singing OF the quar-
tette Is the feature
Miss Grace Leonard opens the olio as
the up-t6-date girl with a number OF vo-
cal selections, and IL followed by ia Mar
tslls and Lilly Lancaster IN a FIRST class
comedy acrobat act, Mr. Msrcella being
an acrobat % more than ordinary merit.
Dave Fergers0n and q. III Watson, in
an act called a Certain Party are
fairly clever and win an encore.
The Lane sisters. Alice. Ada and Laura,
singers and acrohatlc dsncers, and Ia
vorites of this house, have not added any
thing very new TO their act since their
last appearance. Nevertheless they work
hard and give good satisfaction
The Golden date ausrtet, with Miss
Winifred, are the last I'm tho olio, and
Ike all most teams that are composed Of
colored people, make big hit. and they
have much difficulty IN making their I'm
al exit from the stage
The City Club Al The Pan-American
does not diWer very much from che open
ing number only In costumes and seenory,
hut Is % sufficient merit 10 hold the au-
dience in their seats until the curtain
falls.
The same hill Will he presented every sf-
ternoon and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21

to secure seats came early, and many
were obliged TO stand.
Every moment that the "Cycle Nhirl'
was In view, the vast assemblage was lit
orally on its feet the while Hosfer Good
man and McGynn, three riders OF re-
pute. went spinning around on a FIVE foot
wide track composed or twp-by-one stats
sloped at such an angle as to render the
riding surface sheerly preciptous The
bodies OF these daring riders we're very
nearly parallel with the floor all the time
they were I'm motion; for terrific speed
was necessary In order that centrifugal
force should make defiance OF gravity
under the circums tsnces possible
achievement Trickcry or mechanical aid
OF any kind was out or rhe question, 50
that the exhibition was one Of combined
nerve and expertness. Nothing like IL has
ever been shown on any stage in tho city;
nothing nearly so exciting or suspensetul
has ever hene undertaken in any public
exhibition
a one time, the three riders were DASH
ing about the narrow track al speed
tha made the framework Of boted stats
shake and strain until n seemed that IL
must give way. IN this triple exhibition.
Goodman seemed IN imminent danger ev-
cry other second OF going over the top,
so close 10 the upper edge did his wheel
craze it's circling. Goodman gave an eX-
citing exhibition Of sneed riding, follow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21
OF ILL-REPUTE.
Police Board Has Sharp Eyes
on Such PLACES.

Now that the rush OF the LIQUOR license
business is practically over for the
present. the board Of police commission
ers feel justified IN turning their stten-
ton TO other matters needing police SUI
psrvision. and il is probable that houses
Of a questionable character viii be the
next places 10 receive attention.
The total number OF liquor licenses
paid for is 4S5. OF this number a are
wholesale and H retail. Nine new drug
gists licenses have been issued. The
total net receipts to the city thus far
from this source foot up sl57s9S.75, to
the state s526ii.,s.
The frequent complaints of young girls
wandering from home and being lured
into places OF ill-fame have made the
commissioners determined 10 put stop
20 this nefarious practice. Accordingly,
they have issued orders that all reports
of missing girls shall be promptly and
vigorously investigated by the police.
and will see 90 il that any person sus-
pected OF luring young girls into such
dives shall be prosecuted 10 the full eX-
tent OF the law.
After the raid upon the South Main
street house, a visit was paid To a place
on ShimbO alley. a short thoroug gh:are
leading from Walnut TO Empire streets.
There they found that woman. well
known 10 the police had just moved in
her furniture, and was preparing 10 open
what the police have good reasons 10
believe was TO be a house of ill-fame.
After closely questioning the woman
Police Commissioner Olncy told her that
she would not be allowed TO stay there
for any such purpose, and ordered her
10 move out. She did
Police Commissioner DeminE, who has
been confined TO his home by illness for
the past few days was said TO be much
improved today He is able TO be IN and
around the house. but his physician does
not think il desirable that Mr.. Demiug
should attempt 10 attend TO his public
duties for AT least n few days longer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21

Up something new 10 say. 1t is as much
beyand praise or blame and outside the
sphere OF criticism as bread and butter.
Apparently the theatre going public
can't set slens without IL at least one
time every season.
The crowded house last evening surely
contained a great many folks who knew
Way Down East as well, possibly
better, than they did their prayer books
This was evidenced when the different
characters each with his or her char
acteristie walk. made their entrances to
be welcomed with applause Of an unusual
quality, as who should say; Halle old
man; we're tickled TO death to see you
in town again"
A goodly proportion of the audience
knew the stage folk as well and evident
ly liked them good deal better than
theX do lots OF people they see from day
10 DAY. The individual welcomes were
spontaneous, sincere and full of Joy
Way Down East accumulstcs a sort
~ soft bloom and fragrance with age.
improving like good wine. There is
smoothness and softness and fetch
ing nsturslpess about it that has grown
With the passing seasons To a perfect
rpeness.
The company is about tho same as last
year The conspicuous exceptions are
the actor Of the squire. who never went
back on Scripter. II he knew st. and
David, his son. Nothing is lost by the
changes,
The hollerng ehore boy. the professor.
Martha the gossip, Mrs. Bartlett and
Ihe rest have become about as familiar
without their character names as with
them
Phoebe Davies. the lisscme. pretty.
talented and thoroughly charming ac-
trsss. who leads the company began
with Way Down East" snd We guess
II would never ha.aute tho same without
her. To the multiple improvements made
from season 10 season. including the
really epoch making snow storm (ps-
tented. beside which the kind Of New
England snow We have now-s- days
looks like the proverbisl 10 cents The
production shows many new touches.
only bits to be sure. but In the sggre-
cate contributing to the smoothness and
marvellous effectiveness of the fine pro-
duction.
The scenery IN way Down East
doesn't grow ola any more than the
play does. Either they show UP here
with = fresh outht or the old outAt is
kept furnished up admirably. The seen
cry last evening looked like brand
new lot IL was very beautiful elah-
crate in it's appointments and full OF tn.
country atmosphere. whether ~ VAS an
exterior like the famous set for the arst
act with the real thing IN the way of
a we'll sweep ana a touch Of nature in
the way of harm that was considerably
more lofty than the houSe-New England
farmers are notoriouslv prodlsal In quar-
tering their stock ana correspondingly
stngy In puttins up their human
chsrses--er an interior than which moth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21

all that could he desired and the stage
setting most appropriate.
Frances Gsunt did splendid work as
Barbara, she looks well the part OF a
beautiful and earnest southern woman
snd her work in the varying phases OF
the character was careful aud yet earn
est deep and yet never heavy. She II
an actress Of worth and her friends and
the admirers Of her worth will he in
creased by her work in this trylne part
Richard q. Williams a. Captain Trum-
bull has a part in which there are very
trying and unpleasant situations and
some that are decidedly pleasant. Ia all
of them he showed himself we'll worthy
OF the approval OF the audience. Jessie
Charron in the double part OF Mrs
Hunter aud Mamie Lee shows her ability
as clever actress. The difficult and
Unsatisfactory part Of Jack Negley
called forth some excellent work on the
part OF Edwin Never
Very good bits OF acting are done by
Henry Muller, Edith Bowman and j. II.
Iazelton. The same play will be pre-
sented all the week and AZ the customary
matinces
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-21

tion for her lover. unjusty condemned -
death. Another scene of interest - where
the villain in an effort 20 escape Justice
Jumps from window upon live electric
light wire and, meets horrible fate,
The blue sparks shooting forth from the
point Of contact Of his hands and the
wire afford picture that works the
audience up 10 2 high pitch.
The cast includes, and IL must be ad-
mitted that every member IS equal 10 the
exigencies 90 the character impsrsons cd,
the following: Ike Lett. Dams scape-
goat. Ward Cauifeid. Jack Foley. from
Washington market Wilbur Mack. Mary
Gillette. Dams wife. Lucy Parker; Henry
Holland, ~ Morley, Holland A. Co. Will
liam strong Dan Gillette boss OF the
river pirates Frank Kirby; Jill Anna
Driver; HELEN. judge Morlev's adopted
daughter MAY ". Cuuard, officer
O'Flvnn. a new copper John r. Casey;
Captain Stoddsrd of the Ruth Morley.
Paul Machctte. Judge Morley a wealthy
shipowner, G'stave Wallace; Bumper
Bill one of the sons Of rest Howard
Earle Charlie, the dude, son 81 rest, Ar
thur Lane. Sam Reddins. private de-
tective. r. !. Mcksen.
The specislties introduced are Of high
order and tho play will continue % please
large audiences during the week