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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
A Letter from South Dakota.
Pierre, S. D., July 5, 1902

Pierre, S. D., July 5, 1902.
To THE JOURNAL
AS l was sitting in the Office of
the Riverview Hotel of this far
away inland town, at the extreme
western end of the Chicago & North
western railroad in South Dakota,
strung out as it is along the foothills
on the eastern bank of the muddy
Missouri, it came to me that l might
try my hand at writing a letter to
my home paper.
For the past month have been
travelling in western Minnesota and
South Dakota and have seen CON
siderable of the present condition
of things. Crops are in good shape
generally and prospects are fine.
A frost few days since cut down
the corn and other crops badly and
set them back a good deal, but there
are still great expectations of a
bumper" crop out here this sea-
son. / have seen in the gardens of
this town the largest corn and the
most forward vegetables of any
place on my trip, but this doesn't
represent the state of the country at
large. This is prominently a
cattle country, and great quantities
of fine home-separator butter are
shipped from some of the stations
weekly, as we'll as beef cattle. But
it would seem, as we look across
the river, that we are at the end of
the rich, productive soil of South
Dakota, and so we are to a great
extent, for west of the river the soil
is fit only for grazing purposes.
Pierre is divided in three parts,
Pierre, East Pierre and Fort Pierre
(across the river. The city claims a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

first and most important considera-
ton. The people in the Philippines
demand the removal of the Friars.
Their opposition to the priests of
these orders is bitter and intense.
The government is anxious to salts
fy the people of the islands in secur-
inc the removal of these obnoxious
individuals. The Pope calls our
governments attention to the fact
that the treaty of Paris guarantees
the right of Spanish citizens to re-
main in the Philippines under the
government of the United States.
The Pope further suggests that it is
questionable whether the United
States government can order the de-
portation of the Friars since peace
has been restored. It might have
effected their deportation under the
rule of the military, but not in time
ofpeace. The Pope further says:
"If the United States government
cannot order the withdrawal of the
Friars how can the Pope do SOP"
But disposition is manifested to Sc
cure in some manner the withdrawal
Of these men from the islands and
the Pope, as head of the Catholic
church, will do all he can IN CO.
operating with this government to
secure the removal of the obnoxious
individuals from the islands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17
Legal Blanks

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

In view of the promise of good
crops this fall prices of farm products
are on the decline. AS yet prices
are we'll up. Corn has been as high
as 90 cents bushel, but has dropped
to SO cents and is still on the drop.
Wheat is quoted in Chicago at II
cents; oats at 80 cents; rye at 81
cents, and barley at 70 cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

The negotiations between Gov.
Taft and the Vatican on the ques-
ton of the deportation of the Friar
orders from the Philippines are pro-
crossing satisfactorily. A correct
understanding of the question is the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

Lord Salisbury has resigned as
Premier Of the English ministry
and is succeeded by his nephew,
Arthur J. Balfour, man of learning
and meritorious conduct. Lord Sal
isbury has been thrice the Premier
of England.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-07-17

The state convention is over, but
Mt. Pelee continues to throw stones.
Several severe eruptions are report
ed the past week, rendering some
new sections uninhabitable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
Americans Spent $l0,OOO,OO0
In AmuSenentS Last Season.


Twenty million dollars have been
spent by Americans for theatrical
amusements during the season that is
now closing, says the New York Her
aid.
"The theatrical season Of l90l-l9O2
has been the most successful in the
history Of the American stage" said
Mr.. Al Hayman yesterday, In my
opinion S20.O0oOOO Is very conserva-
tive estimate Of the receipts Of the
theatres OF the country since last aut-
umn."
Mr.. Hayman is the president Of the
syndicate which controls nearly one
hundred OF the most prominent thea
tres in the various cities OF the United
States and consequently Is IN a posi-
ton 10 speak with authority. Every
one OF the many theatres contro led
by the syndicate shows large profits
profits In the great majority OF cases
fifteen and twenty per cent larger than
they were last season. And from
MANY Independent managers come like
pleasing reports OF prosperity
There are "croakers" perhaps. who
will say that such figures are absurd
that the season just closing. " not n
failure. az least has not been surpris-
inplv successful. MIR. Hayman how
ever. has plenty Of data az hand upon
which TO base any estimate he may
make and-well. the "croakers" haven't
any such data.
one reason. perhaps, that some per-
sons are inclined TO take a pessimistc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
GIRLS STRIKE FOR LOVE.

Albany--Because Superintendent W.
r. Smith was dismissed and no reason
given, $50 girls employed by the Amer
lean Tobacco company here went on a
strike
Smith was exceedingly popular with
all his subordlnates. In fact, Il Is said.
that every girl among the strikers is
In love with him, and al have roman
tically declared that they Will starve
sooner than return 20 work without
their old superintendent
Anthony NJ. Brady Is a hacker OF the
big corporation. He. with several mem
bers OF the chamber u commerce, has
conferred with the leaders IN the
strike. but without avail.
Superintendent Smith goes hack or
We don't Is the undertaking reply to
all overtures. The strikers have held
several meeting that have been prac-
teal entertainments Because I Love
You" Is a fayorite song with them on
these occasions.
Superintendent Smith Is very mod
est man and Il is said the extreme 10y
atty OF the girls has embarrassed him
greatly at times. His dismissal Is said
20 be due TO the necessity OF cutting
down expenses. York World.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

view OF the theatrical business is the
dearth Of sensational successes In New
York. The feature of the season has
been the very large number Of aver
age successes. IL may be stated. how
ever, that THE Sleeping Beauty and
the Beast has played to more mon y
at the Broadway theatre than any 9TH
er attraction ever presented In this
city. Its receipts have been az least
81 900 week more than those OF BEN
Hur' at the same house and Benz
Hurs" success was regarded as phen-
omenal. The Sleeping Beauty and the
Beast. too. has played. or viii have
played when Il closes on Saturday
night. for thirty weeks. and apparently
az no time has there been a diminul-
tion In interest. "Ben-Hur" was pre-
scented for only twenty-four weeks,
But this Is only one case. other at
fractions have been almost as success
ful, comparatively speaking. Mrs. Car
ter I'm "Du Barr at the Criterion. has
played since Christmas 10 literally
crowded houses. Sir Henry Irving
Mrs Patrick Campbell Mr.. Richard
Mansfield Mr. r. H. Sothern, In ~ [
Were King" Miss Maude Adams. Miss
Julia Marlowe. Mrs. Fiske. Mr. Charles
Hawtrey and Miss Lulu CHASER have
all had highly successful seasons. Some
OF them. II Is true, did not do phenom-
email business IN New York but IN 9TH
er cities. without exception. their per.
formances have been witnessed by
crowds.
Indeed. II viii surprise most persons
TO hear that Mis- Maude Adams. In
Quality Street" has had the most sue
cessful season OF her career as star,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
---------- - 800 49,
COuRTIERS STARNING.

Rome. Victor Emanuels court Is IN
an uproar The $50 ladies' and gentle
men making up the kings retnue say
they VIII not stand the bad cooking and
short ntions any longer and win re-
sign In a body unless their petition ar
more and better things to eat Ia grant
ed
The king, who Is very penurlous, tried
In vain 10 shlrk responsibility by
blaming his chefs but the chief cook
wouldn't stand for 1t and published a
statement explaining why garlic IN sub
sututed for caviar and pea soup for
turtle. lie IS allowed no more than 30
cents head daily for the kings guests
and retaIners.
Fifty cents for three meals How
can they be good and wholesome
asks the head Of the kitchen. 81 would
occasionally furnish a better menu
even II lost money by doing so, but
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

The latest newspaper mails bring the
reports Of Sir Henry Irving's revival OF
Faust at the London Lyceum. As a
spectacle II does not appear TO differ
materially from the original production.
OF course, there was a great crowd and
Sir Henry had an overwhelming recep-
;ion. His Mephlstopheles. apparently,
II as effective bit Of melodrama as
ever. and easily carried on the acting
honors OF the night The more thought
ful critics lament that he should apply
his great abilities TO so poor a purpose.
but admit the personal fascination and
power OF the man. Cecilia LOTUS, who
replaces Ellen Terry as Marguerite,
seems TO have acquitted herself OF a
difficult task as well as ought to have
been expected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

\ place, travelling after performances and
| getting out Of your Pullman at day
| light, know what II means TO settle
| down for a long run In big city. My
| experience with Mr.. Bellew and Miss
| Robson was charming. We began Nov.
| |, and did not close till May II. Next
| year have again signed with the Lie
blers, and II they treat me as well in
| the future as they have in the past
| shall be content 10 go on signing with
| them for the rest of my natural days
| Miss Robson and | are to join Mr.. Bel
| lew again for tour In "a Gentleman
| OF France" which will be confined to
Philadelphia, Boston and other big cit
les. Then our places are to be taken
by others, and cbout Thanksgiving we
shall commence work ON Audrey" the
successful novel which has been dram
atized specially for Miss Robson. IL is
expected that her leading man will be
Jack Mason"
Mr.. Russell has not yet made any
plans for next seasons work He and
his wife will both leave for the Metro
polls about Sept. /.
A Provo lady sends the News" the
following item; It's closing suggestion
Is well worthy the serious consideration
of the city from which Miss Ramsey
halls.
Miss Emma Ramsey, the gifted young
singer from Provo. who has been In
Germany for some time past, has lately
gone to Paris 10 continue her studies
there,
When she arrived there she called
upon some OF the principal vocal teach
ers. In a private letter TO one OF her
friends Of Provo, she tells Of her cor
dial reception by Madam Marchesi who
assured ,he young vocalist that she
had every qualification 70 make great
singer II she would only study for a
year or two more, and thus become a
finished artist Marchesi was so pleas
ed with Mss Ramsey that she invited
ner 70 the celebration OF her golden
wedding The exercises We're arranged
by the famous Media, who was one OF
Marchesi's pupils. Miss Ramsey was
introduced to Melba as young sing
or with a nne voice.
The Duchess Of Marlborough was
present. ms well as many other great
End notable people.
II was an unique honor to bestow
unon the struggling student TO give her
IN invitation to such gorgeous af-
fair.
Miss Ramsey is very anxious to study
With Marchesl; but she Is there with
out sufficient means. Why VIII not
come Of her musician friends arrange
a benefit for her here at home and
thus give q helping hand TO a most de-
serving friend and musician? There
is no question but that Miss Ramsey
will make one Of the worlds great art
lists II she has the opportunity to COM
plete her studies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

march has been performed this week
in Canada, When Mr.. sousa gave a
concert with his band az Sandringham,
England, on December /, the queens
birthday, King Edward complimented
the American composer on his music,
and said he would accept the dedication
of a march in his honor The compost
ton was written during Mr., Sousa's
recent vacation at Hot Springs, Va,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

the king cut my salary down. giving
me one'half what his father used TO
pay"
Several Of the revolving courtiers are
trying TO get jobs with the Dowager
Queen Margharita, who is considered
munlioent But the queens people
dine OF silver and porcelain, while mine
dine of gold and crystal. That ought
to count for something" says Victor
Emanuel
Another economic move on the part
OF the king reduced his force Of car
riage horses by so OF his best animals.
which were sold at auction. all Of which
saddens the hearts " couriiers and
makes Victor Emanuel Unpopular with
Roman storekeepers. who openly call
him nlggard and his court a disgrace
TO ltaly.-New York Journal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
WI APPRECIATED THE JOKE.

Congressman lands, Of Indiana. was
guest the other night at a dinner
given by Or. Hin, assistant secretary
of state, among the other guests being
Minister WI. Sccy. Of Agriculture VIII
son and Patent Commissioner Allen.
During the course OF the dinner Secy.
Wilson began displaying his knowledge
OF things agricultural The peach, F"
ne took occasion to remark. Originally
came from China"
Indeed" remarked Minister WI,
much interested
Everybody knew that" interrupted
Mr.. Allen, "as soon as they met Mr..
WI"
The Chinese minister laughed at the
compliment until his sides shook. He
knows what ID Is % be q "peach."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

New York is the center. All go to
New York, And the majority are dis
appointed there, And having achieved
success, we are at the mercy OF the
manager. He II Is that maps out the
tour and fixes the time to be spent in
this or that place
Even whore such success az yours
has been achieved?'
yes even then. As a matter Of fact
the actor In the United States "a only
a strolling player wandering from this
city to that. unable to remain In one
city, even in New York for any great
length OF time. In Paris are stars
who have been there for twenty years
with unwanlng popularity This Is one
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
FREDERICK WEIGHT.

The picture Of Mr. Weight ana ry
him President Cannon many pleasant
the Of old time musicians Mr.
Louis where he emlgated from England 1851
performers
laid dramatic association this
be of the fact that he who
Game member Of that company In Balous famous orchestra
the
militia
He born Stroud Glouceserre, England June baptized
April 6, died 49,.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
NINE. MODJESKA has NOT RETIRED.
lnnInnnnnruunn nnnnnnrI ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Modjeska resents the pathetic fare.
well notices" recently given her by the
New York papers.
In an interview in an eastern ex-
change she says;
II shall spend the winter in Austria
Poland, In Lemberg, the capital, and in
Prague, for | am extremely tired of
travel" said she yesterday. "You know
l still am barred from Russia and Rus
sian Poland, because Of my remarks at
the Worlds Fair at Chicago
Even now might return but I care
not to accept the conditions that re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

tract what l said and promise not to do
1t again, like a naughty child"
While Nine. Modjeska does not con-
slider the rewards Of successful stage
career as Dead Sea fruit, she believes
that in America the aspirant for stage
honors should smother her aspirations.
Better a typewriter than a disap-
pointed actress" was her comment on
the field afforded by the stage In the
United States. Beauty, protection or
money ARE the requisites for success.
whatever the talent Of the candidate.
| have known girls five years at Days
who have never had line 20 speak,
and another l know Of great talent,
who has been striving for two years
without having had line.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31
THEATER GOSSIP.

Queen Alexandra went twice in eight
/ days to see Ben Hur"
I John Drew will continue TO present
1.-THE Second In Command" next season.
/ Laura Nelson Hall will play with
! the Girari Avenue stock Of Phladel-
! phia next season.
/ Richard Mansfield announces that he
4 will play Brutus In his next seasons
I revival Of Julius Cesar He says that
he also contemplates reviving Timon of
I Athens.
Lottie Collins not unknown on this
side of the water II only from her sing
( ing Of "Ta-ra-ra Boom decay" Is play
Ing In England in "The Dressmaker,"
n farce.
The benefit FOR the Mckinley memo
rial fund In Paris lately included Bern
hardt, the Coquelns and Rejane among
the performers. over $4,000 was real
lied
For the first time on record Shakes
peare's Measure for Measure" was
played In Vienna last month, and was
not wen received, This result is main
ly charged TO the bad translation.
Joseph Jefferson, Jr., and William w.
Jefferson, sons Of the great comedian,
have come out as stars in "The Riv-
ais" They play Captain Lucius o.
Trigger and Bob Acres respectively.
While King Edward has asked that
the regular London theaters close on
the day of his coronation, he has not
included the music halls I'm his re-
Guest, and the managers OF the former
10 not like the distinction made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

Of the conditions in Europe which
make the field more favorable there for
the beginner than in the United States.
AS for my retiring reverted Mime.
Mod jeska to the original subject of the
Interview, why should / retire? | still
am in possession Of my faculties
have not groTn tired Of my work, and,
as In every other line, probably, when
one has given ones life to the stage.
one must continue to the end, Nine.
Janausohek retired only after she was
so. still have some years before
am that age"
Nine. Modjeska returns TO the United
States in May next presenting The
Queen OF CASTLE" a play adapted from
the Spanish
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

,,ps nReau Drummer neeus
MalspN ming II has been seen sew
HUE ,.. in Salt Lake and 1t is wen
tral 'p ,,e opinion OF theatre goers
frea y os as the very best Of all his
and o% .,ons not even excepting "cy-
d'Il' Tne piece Of characterization
anu ,ents is absolutely faultless' ana
I. sharp contrasts Of character are .e
p .,.,t ont with the skill when no
SouSD' an absolute artist could I'M
:" '' rbs support was good through
aH oh n must be said In all
wv , ,' that Mr. Mansfield stu la
H''~ Aor the disadvantage OF nav
'',' ~ al lady player anywhere near dual
% :" Walk abreast with him. the at
, .ra N last night was not what ., was
' s though any other attraction
"p have called the money
sOus ,. magnificent, Tonight we
- soc Mr. Mansfield In another
,,. new impersonatlons, that OF
",.voisier the German yiollnist III
=. NAV Of "The First Violin" the
~ '..,,Ior is said to be a charming one
'.1t has been among Mr. Mansieid's
strongest successes
r,o Theater would have hard work
i S., better attraction with which
% al iad " M the memorable season OF
20, ,ban that which 1t has secured.
gl," Drew was always one OF SAT-
, ,ats,. prlme fayorites, and as ne
Lane 10 Us this year surrounded by
sl orn New York company, with
ls ebich has been one OF the sue
l w.. n the past season in New YORK
c, ,N Ida Conquest as his leading lady,
WY WY Win his own daughter Louise a
sa5 Of the company he is assured
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31

Apronos OF Sherlock Holmes and
Mr.. Glllette's London season. says the
Mirror tine accounts OF the meeting OF
the shareholders Of the Lyceum Theater
company are not reconcilable with the
reports Of the pronounced success OF
Sherlock Holmes that have been waited
across the ocean throughout the dra-
matte year. II appears that at this
meeting last week a good deal OF OPP
position to the present board of direc-
ors was shown. and the annual report
was considered distinctly discouraging,
Notwithstanding the fact that the prof
It's of Sir Henry Irving's tour in the
United States made the results some
what better than they were the preced-
ing year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-31


IN advance Of a royal greeting. "The
Second In Command" Is declared to be
We brightest and most realistic OF all
Ne Marshall compositions that have
yet been offered Its love story Is sim
PIE sweet and wholesome and the
noble men and lovely women who are
brought together in its scenes recon-
memo themselves at once to public
aVOf Mt DreW's Characterization Of
lle good.natured, laundering hero, who
s% unfortunate In love making as he
= N other things, Is conceded TO be
us hnest piece Of acting he has ever
gone i is styled character that OBJ
AAs immediate recognition from wo-
Neh lhealergoers because, as Mr.. Drew
NeSehls H. there IL everything to rec
uAinend IT, His love making has a
lO'el ana most agreeable flavor, and in
lnese things his work is fully as effec-
way as d the stirring dramatic incl
, ssnN az me end OF the third act. The
gay Is laid in London and has the
present Boer war as It's central theme.
tns sat Lake Opera company had a
TSya reception in Ogden last night
, NY younl.up OF the house ran lust so
snssu Of me biggest night in Salt Lake.
welded REPUTATION Of the statement
ulaae IN a Salt Lake paper NOT long
c.iS .nat osuen was In the habit OF
:, ,..s,'snoulderlng amusement enterprls-
~ ION salt Lake. Many In the audi.
~ wv aiso paid the company the tribute
S OOi,lihg out in full dress, and a more
, v.ss.liul sight than the big audience
T-,esth'eu mas seldom been looked upon.
~ presentation was received with
~. same marks OF favor as I'm Salt
49, 49, MISS Gates and Miss Ferrln both
4, ''s VI, specially enthusiastic plaud.
49, lne company, with big excursion
'srrV' returned home after the onera'
Iolv we mai performances OF 1.-THE
NJ @usseteer' viii be given next
A., ,SA me hrst in Logan Monday night
Gs,...iHe Tour viii end in Provo, Miss
' nome town, Wednesday
Sal, "V ~ summer theatrical season at the
vrs. Faiace opened with a boom last
m 'snS ~ fact, the crowd rather de-
N. ,bs1. 49, the managers and the way
ibe .,Olls surged into the theater after
wb,, upset every attempt TO hear
|lgb,, vas gong on upon the stage. The
VA va worked poorly and everything
NAV saihsl The first presentation. The
s,cs.e,.a l'hot be said 10 have been
4 vs,.. ana some OF the players are of
|ibsr.s oIulnary tyne. Others showed
|tgs s.ts the possessors OF an aver
ieyo. amount of ability. The strongest
|tauS.,%'',G, seemed TO be bestowed upon The
h. ',e bill which was PLAYED An
h., smaller house Next weeks at.
-'''Vh VIII be The Wanderer
rs r,. a wa Mrs. Harold Russell are ex.
h. f.,,slg the delights OF resting under
|fe,o,rIial' vine and fg tire on North
l. ,b ~ after seasons srduous work
b. u pigIession Speaking Yesterday.
~ ,.'yssel said: u don't know look
|.p,. y, ms over my professional experl.
|rln,,. " ever enjoyed hapnler
rss. s.,, y y rare indeed that an ac.
r., 4. avs into a situation that kesns
|no,,'hn. Neg York Tor a run OF fonr
b. ~. unnterupiedly. Only those
Nj. ase enjoyed the felicity Of one
''ahds' jumping from place 10