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what different from that which gave
the piece last year, but the perform
ance has not deteriorated one bit.
Harry Gilfoil. a Washington actor,
still plays the role of Uncle Jasper,
and to his efforts is due a great share
of the success of the piece.
Last night it was Mr.. Gilfoil who
furnished most of the fun; it was he
who was given the heartiest applause.
He still gives bis old. but ever pleasing
imita tions. He held the stage for sew
eral minutes last night and could have
remained much longer had he been con-
tent to respond to all the encores. Nc
man on the stage can surpass Harry
Gifoil in his own line of work. Most
everybody has heard his limitations of
animals; his vocal pictures of mid
night feline carnival; yet they are just
as entertaining as ever.
As to the piece itself, THE Liberty
Bellies" deserves the success it has
won. There is nothing brilliant about
it, but it is a clean, bright, pleasing
musical comedy. filed with lots OF life
and replete with pretty music. Several
composers of more or less note con
tribute to the score, and there are
number of catchy melodic bits scat
tered throughout the three acts.
The piece owes most of its success
to its first act, which represents the
dormitory of young ladies seminary
and in which appears the famous young
lady in pink pajamas. Nothing ex-
traordinary. perhaps, about young wo-
man in pi-i. paiamas. but the audiences
everywhere have been pleased to ac
cord her good bit of distinction. Last
season the pink pajaT girl was Pauline
Chase. Washington young lady. This
season. Miss Chase is missing, and her
place is taken by Lillian Austin, who
appears quite as attractive as her pre-
decessor.
The leading feminine roles are as
sun,ed BY Violet Dale and Katie Rooney,
and both are very gocd. A good share
of the comedy is intrusted to them. and
each acquits herself most creditably.
Harry Linton has the part Of Jack
Everleigh. and does well. whiie Jonn
Gilroy fills the role of his chum in
good shape. ]. C. Marlow appears as
the jolly tar of the whaling vessel
Polly Ann"
One of the most pleasing features OF
The Liberty Bellies is the dancing.
Several sraceful and well-rendered
dances are introduced in each act, and
the clever manner in which they are
executed reflects credit on the stage
director. Herbert Gresham.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
"MOONLIGHT MAIDS" MAKE
A HIT AT KERNAM'S

A new bidder for local favor. and one
which is considerably above the ordi-
nary in its ability to amuse is the
Moonlight Maids company. which
opened to large houses at Kernan's yes
terday The company has capable come
dians, good specialties and an attrac-
tive. well trained chorus, which is
handsomely costumed.
A musical and farcical extravaganza,
which begins with the rise of the cur
tain and runs connectedly to the end,
interrupted only by a lot of good spe-
ciaIties, is entitled "A Day and Il
Night" in the first act, and "A Festive
Throng" in the last. Sim Williams. Joe
Adams. Clayton Frye and Harry Evans
are the fun makers. and Miss Toma
Hanlon and Miss Walker lead the fe-
male contingent Miss Margie Hilton,
form erly OF the old Biiou forces. was
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knows no bounds, and one that Is ready
to sacrifice anything TO its consumma-
ton. Despite the howl of the critics at
the time of its first presentation here
and in London, the play has moral so
strong and so evident that the unusual
incidents and staggering dialogue are
lost sight OF by the time the drama is
over.
Zaza is a woman pre-eminent in the
music hall world From her early youth
she knew nothing bui the life OF the
streets. and after attaining womanhood
she knew no more than what life be-
hind the scenes 'of a cheap music hall
had taught her. One man had been as
another to her but when love finally
came to her, it came with power that
could hardly reckon its own strength.
When the denouement came and the
degrading character of the life she was
leading was held up before her eyes by
the man whom she all but worshiped.
when his pride and the fear of detection
by his wife triumphed. when the real
ZaZa asserted herself and proved TO be
one of most unseltish and thoroughly
admirable woman. With her it was love
without resentment, but love so true.
so sweet. and so noble that its moral
might teaCn q leSSOH NNere many q Bib
lical play would fail.
Miss Blair scored distinct success
in the name part irrespective of the
fact that she is following a distinguished
actress. While her first act was not
quite as good in point of detail she
rose TO all the requirements of the
stronger scenes at the climax of the
second and third acts, receiving numer-
Gus curtain calls after each. Miss Blair
has been seen here in many different
roles, but she seems to have found her
greatest success in "Zaza'
Katherine De Barry lad the delight
full character role of Rosa Bonne. Zaza S
aunt, and created much amusement by
her portrayal. The part is full of OPP
portunities for good character work, and
Miss De Barry was very effective.
Eleanor Montell, strikingly hand
some girl, enacted the dual role of
Madame Dufrene and Florianne. !. mu-
sic hall artist. The roles are quite dis
similar Madame Dufrene being quiet,
refined and cultured French woman
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Plans of Marine Band.

Director Santlemann, of the United
States Marine Band, called at headquar-
ters Yesterday to discuss the bands
program for encampment week with
Chairman Warner. AS has been stated
in the local papers, the Marines will be
en- duty at every large meeting, sched-
uled for use by the executive committee.
In preparation for this service Lieuten-
ant Santlemann is rehearsing his band in
old war time selections.
The promenade concert at the PEN
sion Bureau, Tuesday. October !, viii be
the chief musical event of the encamp-
ment, as far as the Marine Band is con-
cerned, and the bandsmen Will then rem
der a program of classical and wartime
compositions which is calculated TO
please everyone who attends the recep-
tion.
Mrs. Mussey has added to her execu-
tive committee the name of Mrs. Benja-
min F. Bingham, and that of Mrs. James
Purcell Worrell to the committee on
badges The following names were added
to the committee ON courtesies: Miss
Cornelia Clay, chairman: Miss Kate NJ.
Smoot. Miss Mamie T. Daniel Miss Jane
knight. Mrs. L. NJ. Ferguson, Mrs. Julia
G. Burnett, Mrs. Harriet L. Vining, Mrs.
Mary NJ. Carter, Mrs. Caroline Bosley,
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Months, Mrs. George
W. Pose.
Mrs. Mussev received letter from
Mrs. L. s. Grant yesterday, regretting
that the condition OF her health would
prevent her from being in Washington
during the encampment and assisting in
the reception on October s.
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PHROSO ExclTES INTEREST
OF TIE CHASE AUDIENCES

Most of the auditors at Chase's yes
terday devoted considerable time tc
discussing the headline feature, "Phro-
So novelty in vaudeville this sea-
son. so far as Washington is concerned
Phroso is a very clever young man
the most severe tests to prove that he
is not human, but only an ingeniously
devised bit of mechanism. He moves
or rather, is moved-about the stage
and through the auditorium. and the
audience is given every opportunity i'm
aginable TO discover whether he-or II
is alive or not, and perhaps the high
est praise that can be bestowed upon
the act is the fact that after it was
divided as 10 whether Phroso is a liy
ing being or a cunningly built auto
maton And this very difference of
opinion will doubtless make Phroso
paying attraction for Mr.. Chase, not
withstanding the fact that the act it
self does not merit the amount of dis
cussion that it viii provoke.
The rest OF the Chase bill is generally
excellent. It is about as diversified
program as it is possible to secure,
and offers almost every sort of an act
known 20 vaudeville.
The actual feature in point of merit
is the new sketch of Dolan and Lenharr.
1t is called Taking Chances" and af-
fords both of these excellent players
manifold opportunities to create laughs,
and, it is worth noting, the skit is a
1auph from start 10 finish
Joseph Maxwell and cOmpany-Mr.
Maxwell and male quartet-sing much
better than the average, and they have
given q new twist to quartet acts. Yes
terday's audiences liked their contribu-
tion to the program immensely.
Elizabeth NJ Murray, too, was a big
favorite with her coon songs and stories.
the singing and telling Of which she
does particularly well.
The motor cycle sensation pleased peo-
pie who care for these highly exciting
exhibitions, while Silverr
and ,Emerie gave an acrobatic act that
was first class. Edward Gray is an en-
tertainer something after the style OF
Kelley, the Rolling Mill Man. and scores
well with his stories and songs. while
Snyder and Buckley provided a good mu-
sical turn.
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while the part of Floriqnne is a well
drawn picture of typical music hall
singer. Miss Montell was equally at
ease in both parts. and gave each an
unusual degree CT prominence by her
excellent work Helene Craven con-
tributed some good acting as the maid,
Nathalie.
o. the men Of the company Aianson
Iessey is the most important, IN that
re essays the role of Bernard Dufrene.
He has an attractive personality and
gets about all there is out of the part,
but Dufrene is ralpably weak and h!s
portrayer has hard work to make him
otherwise.
Clifford Nipple plays Cascart, Zaza's
singing partner, acceptably, but with a
touch of refinement that does not be-
long to the role. If he will eliminate
that his performance will be all that is
GCs irsd
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fellow who has been
driven TO his unworthy calling by the
evil doings of the villain in the piece.
He manages to come out all right in
the end, however, and everything is
brought to the usual happy conclusion.
The looked-for love story is not miss
ing and forms pretty background for
the play
John J. Farrell, in addition to playing
the title role, enacts two other parts
ssNwell While his dramatic work is all
that it should be and he pieases the
audience very well in his triple part,
he seemed to score his greatest sue
cess when on horseback He mounts
the fiery steeds and guides them around
The confines of the stage with as much
lexterity as II he had miles of open
space before him instead OF the few feet
of the stage His quick turns in the en-
frances and mad dashes across the stage
aroused the audience to enthusiastic ap-
plause.
AT the end of the third act Mr.. Far
lell and his beautiful horse responded
20 several curtain calls.
Jack Webster gives a consistent char
acterlzation OF Daniel Shapleigh. and
Homer Mullaney as Kansas Jake pre-
sentcd an interesting type OF the West
ern sheriff
Marie Pettes plays Kolemah, an In
dian girl, in excellent fashion.
The other members of the company
are we'll cast. and many interesting
types are to be found among the number
incident to the play. The horses used in
the production are splendid specimens,
from Lady White Stockings down to the
little grey donkey whose duty it is to
bring on the only coon" member Of the
race track followers.
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sung. while in the Heart to Heart
Talks" duet with Mr.. Clark she won
much additional praise.
Miss Faust-a winsome young woman
who recalls Minnie Ashley's daintiness
and grace-and Mr.. Armstrong have a
duet about little fly that is first
class. and the popular song of the day.
Good Old Summer Time" is taken care
of in good shape by Miss Kathleen War
ren.
"The Defender" company is one of the
largest that has ever been seen on a
local stage, and the big crowds are ex-
pertly handled by Frank Smithson be-
hind the line of footlights. while not a
little of the credit for the smooth per-
formance is due Mr.. George p. Towle,
the musical director of the company
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Bellies" before II
went to New York
and received the
Endorsement of a
Broadway a Il d l :
ence
1t was to be ex-
pected. therefore,
that it's second ap-
pearance in Wash
ington would be
greeted with much
approval. and the
Columbia audience
last evening was
large and enthusi-
astic.
The cast which
produces 1.-The Lib
erty Bellies" this
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track may ma tWc
hours of solid en-
j0yment at the
Academy of Music
this week, where
1.-The Bandit King
is occupying the
stage. The play
deals much with
racing affairs, and.
in fact, SHOWS two
very exciting races
during the progress
of the story.
"The Bandit King
is. as the title sug-
gests, the leader of
a gang of robbers.
The leader of the
band is a big, brave
The Washington times., 1902-09-23

the musical comedy
field. This descrip-
tion is very apt, for
Washington h a S
never seen a more
elaborate produc-
tion of any sort,
nor more pretty
girls attired in cos
times that the most
enthusiastic OF
press agents might
in all verify term
gorgeous nor
more pleasing mu :
sic of the jingly,
popular fancy catch
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
Wants Peanut Roasters Inspected.

Mr.. John T. Coughlin. of 1910 Lamar
Place. has written TO the District Com
m:ssioners inclosing clipping relative
to the explosion of a peanut roaster in
Norfolk, Va, and stating that he hopes
such action will be taken as will prevent
similar accident in the District.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23

2ilclib VI cAtl. , oiiC
could not have
found a more con-
genial role or one
that suits her dra-
matte capabilities
better than "ZaZa, .
the play which
caused a furore
here several years
ago, when it was
given its first pro-
ductiHi by Mrs.
Leslie Carter.
"Zaza" is a most
intense story. 1t
deals with a great
.
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varmly greeted yesterday, by local ad.

Farmly greeted yesterday by local ad-
irers
nc olio is presented by the Parkers
clever cDlored team that sings ana
dances we'll; Frye. Allen and Evans, in
funny singing lesson; Williams and
Adams, the Monte Carlo milTionaires,
In a singing and talking turn; the Sis
ters Walker. who make hit with their
singing; Craig and Ardell, who are good
IN a musical and jest number. and Miss
Eva Littleileld. In acrohatic dances.
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
"THE BANDIT KING"
GIVEN AT THE ACADEMY Y

The lover of horses and the youth
him of being frequenter of the race
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
EUGENE BLAIR SCORES
EMPHATIC HIT IN "ZAZA.'

If Miss Eugene Blair had searched
through the choicest unending list of
stage stories that are ever at the com
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THE DEFENDER" GIVEN
AT The NATIONAL
New Musical Yaclltical Ex-
travaganza Most Elaborate.
LIBERTY BELLIES" PLEASE
Harry Gilfoil and His Associates Give
First-Class Performance at Columbia
Eugene Blair's Success as Zaza-
Phroso Is Mysterious-Other Houses.

Some one in the lobby of the National
Theater last night described THE De-
fender as the three-ringed circus of
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
"THE LIBERTY BELLIES"
PLEASE COLUMBIA AUDIENCE

Last season Washington was accorded
the privilege of witnessing Harry b.
Smiths musical comedy, The Liberty
The Washington times., 1902-09-23
LOCAL MENTION.

Hot Tamales and Chilli Con Carne
Vi the Ranch, 5o7 + st. NV, Phone E. si6.M.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13
A TOW Ell WAS BURNED
But 1t Did Not Blaze and PatriCk's
Lawyers Are EIated.

tory as at first would appear. Jones sworc
that the one he claims he used and throw
Into an empty stove h'azed nm when he
put match to it ten minutes or more ar
forwards
The defense claims that the chloroform,
or rather towel having bccn soaked in
chloroform would not burn after that
length of time. but as a matter of fact the
towels rs arranged today did burn but did
not blaze The defense Is elatcd over the
experiment, The prosecution is by no means
satisfied.
District Attorney Jerome FOR tho first
time had something 20 say regarding the
trial.
When the result 81 the test was told him,
he asked "Dd they have a stove? nd
They have n ranreG Whore was the chtm-
ncy? A test that was not conducted uudcr
exactly the same conditions ms those when
surrounded Jones is not fair tost and
does not show anything"
Mr.. Moore made the following statement
tonight regarding the test: "The result OF
this test will he that Mr.. Patrick will he
honorably acquitted. The test proves the
faIsity II Jones' statement WHOM he says
he placed lighted match To the chlorotorm
and II hlazcd mp like torch 4 torch was
made today ard under conditions imposed
by the state medical experts and one by
ours: I'm neither case did the conc blaze MP
Ike torch The experiments give Jones'
/ the lIc For hours after the first cone was
lighted the Jury room where the expert
ment was conducted was flled with the
/ fumes ~ chloroform."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13
Of the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee.
THE PLACE HAS BEEN RENDERED THE
SENATOR FROM MARYLAND.
1t Is Believed the Plan In View Is to Fight Some
of the Ideas Championed by William
Jennings Bryan.

Washington, March ia movement to
make Senator Arthur p. Norman chair
man Of the National democratic congress
sional committee and to commence the pre-
llmnary work OF campaign in which free
silver shall have no part was put on foot
today.
A committee Of representative democrats
called on senator German at his home this
afternoon and placed the matter before
him lie stated tonight that he had not ac-
cepted the Offer Of the chairmanship bur
that lac had not refused It. which latter
fact is regarded as being significant Of the
manner in which the matter will end
It will be remembered that House Minor.
ny Richardson. who has filed two terms
as chairman Of the committee, has resigned
and that several members Of the house.
chief among them Greggs Of Georgia. have
been mentioned for the place As result
Of several conferences which have been
held recently however. the movement mon
toned above was started and the last de-
yelopment up to date was the invitation
extended Mr. German today. The move
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13
He Succumbed to a Sudden Attack
at Joliet, ILL.,.
DELIVERED A PRO-BOER SPEECH THERE
TUESDAY NIGHT.
Physicians Believe Collapse Sustained After His
Speech Into Which He Threw Great Energy
Aggravated His Existing Trouble

and specific charges In Governor Altgeld's
Indictment. lie said in substance: Just
before the beginning of the Spanish war
Lord Paunccfote, representing tho arlstoc-
racy, mcddled in our affairs and tried 20
unite the governments Of Europe in making
"a joint protest against American iuterfer
encc in behalf of Cuba. But when the
American people asserted themselves and
our government wa4 compelled to go to the
rescue of cuba. England issued II strong
neutrality proclamation. forbiddlng all OF
her subjects everywhere from furnishing
MS any aid or doing anything that would In
any way be violation OF the strictcst neu-
uality.
II was n speech typical Of the old gov
crnor, who had risen from the low path to
the chief odice Of the state. Death was st
hand. but his voice had all the old FIRE and
All the old sympathy which had won him
the hearts OF many people, 1t was Gov
ernor Algeld, who pardoned the three CHI
cago anarchists, and whose views were fire.
quently called anarchstlc. yet his sincerity
was questioned by few.
Mir. barrow. upon his arrival, took charge
of the body and opened scores OF kilograms
from all parts Of tue country Some sent
before death had come asked for early In.
formation Of the patients condition, while
those that came later expressed tho deepest
regret at the former governors demise.
No post mort,m will be held on the body
Of John l.. Augeld. Tho family does not
wish it,, being content with the statement
Of the physicians that he died from cere-
brnl hcmorrhagc. The remains we're em-
balmed aud sent to Chicago this afternoon.
MRS. ALTGELD FRUSTRATED.
Chicago, March L.. Mrs. 'Altgeld, widow
of the former governor who died today, was
Frustrated by the shock Of the news from
Joliet. Grave apprehension for her welfare
Is felt, as she has been in delicate heath
for two years. The deeedent leaves no chill.
drcn.
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ment Is said TO have been frst plsced on
foot nv senator Dubois Of Idaho, p demo.
crat who was formerly a republican, 1t Is
said that Senators Carmack Of Tennessee
aud Rawlins Of Titan have been acting with
senator Dubois and that Senator Culberson
has interested himself in the matter.
Senator Culbcrson when seen today stated
that tho question Of the ACCESSIBILITY OF ask
ing Mr. German 70 take tho chairmanshlp
Of the congressional committee and to lead
the forthcoming campaign had been dis
cussed, hut he did not say that he had been
Identified with the movement. Senator
Bailey. II will be remembered. has already
declared for Mr. German for the presl-
dency, so II is quite reasonable 70 suppose
that he will be in favor Of the Maryland
man for the lesser honor Senator Bailey
was out Of the city tonight and his views
IN the premises could not therefore he
learned.
Developments will be watched with great
Interest especially ny those who think they
recognize In the movement a plan to fight
Mr. BRYAN and some Of tho policies repre-
scented by him, particularly free silver.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13

MESSAGE FROM MR.. KRUGER.
He Expects to Hear More Good News
from General pelar-Rey.

He Expects to Hear More Good News
from General pelsr-Rey.
New York. March IA dispatch from
Utrecht over the sisnature of former Pres,
idcnt I'aul Kruger TO tho American and
journal says;
There VIII he more good news from
Dclar Rcy The victory of his reminds me
OF General Botha's allusion year ago to
the miracle Of faith which saved Daniel
out Of the Hons den.
My confidence IN tho ultimate triumph OF
the Bocr cause could not Doe greater than 1t
rs now, and, indeed, it never has been
shaken.
Il hope England viii show that she sees
her folly of attempting 10 subduc the Boer
race by recognizing it now and by restoring
Independence to the Transvaal republic, BY
doing this she will spare herself, as we'll
Ws the Beers, further bloodshed and ex.
ponse, and will retain the republics as
friendly nelghbors"