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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
CASINO BILL
THIS WEEK
Vaudeville Now on for a Rrlel
Season.
GOSSIP OF THE STAGE
Revival Of Interest in Shakespeare's
plays-Maud Adams New Play.
John Drew's Role Next
Season.
GOSSIP OF THE STAGE

Now that the experiment has been tried
and has proved so successful, no one is
at ali surprised that the summer season
al the Casino should lave started on
with such wonderful success. Every one,
in fact. says II told you So" and declares
that Richmond play-goers are so hungry
for shows that anything" would go.
Managers Wells and Mckee, however,
have very fair idea of the local play
goers' whims, and they long ago decided
to make the season as brilliant as posi-
bic. even IL it was, perforce, brief
The opening BILL The Al Haynes Com
pany. in the revised and rearranged farce.
TOO Much Married." caught tremcn-
dous house last Monday night, and sus-
tanned the enthusiasm of the opening
night all through the week. This weeks
attrac ton promises to make a new and
even a better record. 1t Is vaudeville of
the highest class. "Manning's Enter
taners" passes for the name Of the COM
bination, because II comes here under the
personal direction of Edward Manning,
one Of the leading lights of the vaude
VILE armament across the Atlantic. Mr..
Manning has for years been identified
with the Empire Theatre in London, one
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DANVILLE CONFERENCE
Interesting Discussion and Action On
the Mann Bill.
Especial to The Timcs-Disnntch.

PEN HOOK. FRANKLIN CO., VA.
August S.--Thc thirty-fourth annual ses'
sion of the Danville District Conference
convened at Mount Zion Church, near
this place. Wednesday morning. ana al
journed yesterday afternoon. Bishop D.
c. Cranberry presided most OF the ume'
being relieved occasionally by Rev. JOS
cpl Fl. Amiss the presiding elder. Rev.
B. NJ. BecKham, of Halifax, was chosen
secretary, and Rev. j. Z. McGhee, OF
Danville assistant secretary.
Sermons were delivered by Bishop
CRANBERRY. Revs. J. w. S. Robbins, II. z.
Phicffer and r. f. Gayle In the open
air to congregations numbering from soo
to 1000. The sessions of the conference.
however. were held in the spacious church
cdince.
The reports from the various charges
as to the spiritual condition OF the
church were in the main encouraging, and
slnday-school, educational ard all other
interests in the district save That OF
Epworth Leagues were reported as pro
crossing favorably There We're three
inyitations for the next place Of enter
tanning the conference, namely: Keysville,
Chase City and South Boston. and Chase
City was chosen.
The lay delegates chosen were as fol-
lows: William Powell, of Franklin; DR..
Ed Williams. of Pittsylrania; Frank Tai
bolt. of Danville; Judge William p.
Homes. of Mecklenburg.
Tho alternates are: r. w Peatross, OF
Danville: Or. J. NJ Williams, OF Rocky
Mount; w. o. Winter, OF Henry; e. G.
AIosely, of Danville.
The Committee on Temperance sub
rnitted report expressing satisfaction with
the excellent results coming from the
Mann bill, and urging all members of the
church to use every Legitimate means
to stop the liquor traffic. Z. G. Mosely,
Esq, of Danvillc, made a vigorous speech.
urging that tho report be amended by
calling on the Methodists OF the district
not to cast their votes for any member of
the Legislature opposed to temperance
legislation. Revs. w. II. Atwill OF Dan
VILE, and E. z. Harrcll. Of South Boston,
also endorsed the proposition, which was
opposed with earnest speeches by judge
William e. Homes. OF Mecklenburg. and
Messrs. Samuel L. Adams. OF Halifax.
and William Powell, Of Franklin. who
thought the report from tho committee
was strong enough. The amendment, how
over, was incorporated in the report and
adopted.
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BOSTOCK'S BABY LION
OUT ADVERTISING
lsnecia1 10 INC Tlmes-plspatch.,


NEW YORK, August S.-Prince. one OF
the lions in a menagerIe at Coney Is
land. escaped from his cage last night
and suddenly appeared on the boardwalk
which was crowded with pleasure seekers
Thc beast Is only eighteen months OLD.
born In captivity. and is said TO nc as
tame as cat. But Prince has Just tha
same kind of growl as the most feroclnus
lion OF the desert. When he found nm
self unexpectedly surrounded by a lot
of creatures who ran about shrieklng,
he erowled a warning for them not to
come too near.
The moro he growled tho worse the
people scra mbled to get Ola OF reach,
nntil the place was turned into perfect
bedlam. The keepers say they knew that
Al would be enough to take him by me
neck and drag him away, but TO re-
assure the scared mob Of sishtseers they
marched our In full force armed with
pitohforks and long mon rods and ar
ranged themselves in close circle about
Prince. =.
rho lion was restored to his cage In
the most impressive manner possible.
derrick being rugged up for the pur-
nose. 1t took an hour to do 1T that way,
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of the largest vaudeville houses In the
world, and certainly the most famous.
He says he has picked his acts very care
fully for an American tour, and Will ope
his season at the Richmond Casino, after
which he will take the combination over
the Wells circuit before the regular sea-
son begins in New York.
1t will be remembered that the Vaude-
vile Managers Association some time
ago decreed that Richmond and Norfolk
should be the first cities 10 be visited
by all foreign acts, / is not, by any
means. case of trying it on the dog
10 use a theatrical cuphemlsm but merely
a means of trying the metal OF tho per-
formers and getting them into shape be-
fore they appear upon the metropolitan
stage, which is both distinction and a
difference,
One act in this bill is we'll and pleasant
Il remembered here; 1t Is the Kronan''
White Tscherlsess Trio, a Russian team
that does the most remarkable vocal and
histronic Stunts" in gorgeous costumes
and richest scenery. The act created a
sensation when 1t was seen here last
ear and was most cordially praised b.
the critics of this country
The Kronan Trio will be supported by
four other great acts, all OF them stamped
with the favor OF the European capitals,
| and the bill will close with special
series OF v!tagaph pictures of recent
events of great historic interest
The usual performances will be given
with matlnees on Wednesday and Satur-
day. The sale of seats vii occur each
6ay as usual al No, Ole East Main street,
and the public is earnestly requested 10
make reservations, so as TO relieve the
box office at the Casino as we'll as for
personal convenience.
The names OF the composers of under
The Bamboo Tree" the Congo Love
Song" and The Maiden With the
Dreamy Eyes" mot to mention any more
of the song hits OF this gifted tf!o) are
generally printed in the press as Cole ano
| Johnson. The correct name, however, i
! Cole and Johnson BrotlNrs, and they
| are bob Cole, Rosamond Johnson ans
James w. Johnson. Naturally, it Woult
be thought that they are more proud o.
their success as song writer's than o.
matter of fact the only thing that seem!
| TO stir any evidence of egotsm Is to men
tlon their proWess as boxers. They lly'
in handsome apartments, and every room
except their reception room is filled VIII
rowing machines, punching bags, and at
| most every appliance known to a wei
son exercises as mach as the others. onl,
lie does not indulge in boxing on accoun
OF his piano playing. His brother am
Bob Cole, however, put ~on the glove
every morning, and while they are spar
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TRACK HANDS
WERE FINED
Can't Repair Street Car
Tracks on Sunday-small
Docket at Police Court.

Justice Crutchtield fined eight men y
each yesterday on the charge OF work', u.
on last Sunday, They were emp!oyeu ~ -
the Passenger and Power Company ~
* the track on Twenty-ninth street. anu
we're reported by an officer IRON ,ile :. ~, y.
nta,,;ct The defense claimed that the
r,,nrL was one OF necessity but the JUS
lice could not see it that way
The name of Thomas Jefferson was
oo,lad Int Thomas failed to appear 10
answer the charge of abusing Jane Jei-
ferson, and an attachment went out aiter
him. =, 49, rs,,g and
Perry Brown and Frank keliiham were
charged $40 for being dlsorderly ana
interfering with G, w Smith wh'ch
was the amont Of costs. e,no
Tom Robinson was placed under sloo
bonds for thirty days for drunkenness
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l''TO\N AY
AND AMELIA
Will Have a Live Contest for
the House.
NEW CANDIDATE IN FIELD
Reports Also Come from Lunenburg Of
Interesting Political Fights-The
Blackstone Gun Club--5urned
District Rebuilt.
1sneclal 10 rhe rImes-plgpatch.l

tSpcClHl " IIc 4IlllSS-lDiSPhtNi'j
BLACKSTONE, VA, August S-What
promised to be 'very quiet affair In the
matter of the legislative contest In this
district. composed OF Nottoway and
Amelia counties. Is now to have little
life and interest infused into It by com.
Fowlkes, of Amelia county. in a card to
be published In the Courier Of this place,
announces his candidacy for the House
for both the unexpired and the full term.
BY previous provisions of tho commit
tees OF the two counties 1t has been pro-
vided that the primary for this nominn-
ton shall be held on the 18th of Sep
TENDER. the names Of the candidates to be
certified to the chairman by the Goth OF
August. This applies also to the sena-
torial primary. should there be more than
ono candidate.
The legislative race IS now between
Hon. H. z. Lee, Of Crewe. this county.
and Mr.. J. Winston Fowlkes. OF Amelia.
Mr.. Eowkcs Is prominent and success
full farmer Of that county. and member
of the State Committee.
It is reported that the different poll
teal fights In Lunenburg county are
becoming very interesting. and that there
will he many surprises when the election
is over. There will be no nominations
there, but free fight for all in tho gen
cral election.
GUN CLUB.
The Blackstone Gun Club held another
meet on Tuesday of this week. at which
time some very good scores were made
at the clay sancers.
1t is the intention of the club to hold
a tournament, open to all corners. on the
Goth instant, at which time prizes will
be offered, There will be six events and
six prizes in each event.
1t is expected that several expert shots
from a distance Will he present to take
part in the contest. There Will be several
merchants prizes to be shot for.
BURNED DISTRICT REBUILT.
There are only two vacant lots left in
the row that was .urned In tho big
fire in February. all the others having
erected upon them handsome brick bust
ness houses Only one of these is fully
completed as yet. but all the others are
nearly so, and work on them is being
pushed.
The Improvement over the old frame
buildings that were burned Is very great
indeed and what was then severe loss
Will yet prove a great blessing to the
town.
The handsome new residence of Mr..
| NJ NJ. Nebett, OF Brunswick county
which is being erected in West Black
stone. is nearing completion, and he hopes
| to move his family here within the next
thirty days
There are other re- ~,pnces being erect
ed in that section Of tho town for people
| who will make this their future place
| of residence.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian Church
III, 10 r,t,,
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NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
AT THE CITY HALL

The calendar for meetings at tn, the x u,ty
heavy, and ii the usual hot weather con-
dltlons are expected to prevail there, !,
lhe Board Of Aldermen VIII meet N
regular session on Tuesday ni ,fn az ?
IS to be a" disposed edo Of u The franchise Of he
Citizens Light and Power Company WI
come up and Will likely be adopted ,Ga con on
mttee on Eleetricity will meet In regular
session, There are no other committee
meetings so far scheduled for the week,
ana II is doubtful II there VIII ne any
The matter of chief Interest billed for
the Week at the City Hall VIII be me
nh4lity OF the strike cases now penolns
IN me Hastings Court. which VIII be
argued Tomorrow.
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preparations for twelve-weeks' tour of
the South, as Rosalind, in AS You Like
It." She will have handsome produce
ton and will carry strong company. Her
plans for the balance of the season have
not yet been announced.
The scenic setting now in course Of
construction and painting for MI Waller
Whteside's new comedy, Eve are King =
it is promised. will be rich and elaborate
in every detail, Many of the scenes are
of great picturesque beauty. The garden
of the royal palace, situated near the
Rhine, is a direct copy from the actual
scene, one of the most beautiful spots IN
Germany. The srereopticon apparatus
used to produce the effect of the flowing
waters of the Rhine, the moon-rise. the
stars, the heeting clouds has been pur-
chased by Mr. Whteside from Partisan
manufacturer at an expense or s2'5W
set of carved Flemish oak furniture
will he used In the royal hunting lodge
Mr.. Whiteside's production this season
promises to surpass in point Of beauty
elegance and elahorateness any OF his for
rner big productions.
The new play In which Charles froh-
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They are telling a good story of waiter
Jones, the well-known comedian. VINO 10
to star this season in the comic OPERA
The Sleepy King
Mr.. Jones IS spending his summer ~
Mackinac, Mich, and incidentalig STUDY
ing his part in the Hobart-GolileiInio
opera. One afternoon, as he sat on the
broad veranda Of the hotel panu OF
strolling musicians halted not tar i tnUll
him. and began playing such airs as me
Congo Love Song "Hiawatha' anu iou
Can't Fool All the People All the ll',ie.
Mr.. Jones was annoyed, but as the otner
guests seemed pleased, he could say Moth
ing, and felt too lazy to so TO ms ROOM
whore he could have quiet.
Finally the music ceased ana the leuu-
er of the musicians passed among tne
guests, soliciting contributions. al ielist VI
he reached Mr.. Jones.
We'll, what do you want! asked tAr :
Jones
II have come for a small contriouuon'
sir" was the answer.
"1ndeed?" said Mr.. Jones. i thousht
you had come to apologize
The recent revival Of interest in the
plays Of Shakespeare is an almost certain
indication that the public is tlring OIL
the problem play and the dramatized nov
ell. At any rate, interet in the WORKS
of the greatest dramatst of all time
shows very healthful condition OF nina
in the thcatre-golng public.
Among those who will revert to Shake
spcare the coming season is Elizabeth
Kennedy, who was so successful In the
rolo Of Madame Trentoni in Clyde fltch 9
Captain Jinks OF the Horse Marines
during an extended tour of the country
last season. Miss Kennedy is making
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NEw ENTERPRISE FOR RICHMOND

The Underwood Typewriter Company, 90 90
Snw York, have rented store No, LIZ
East East Main street former t tiTSet OF office a, Of
~, ny ~ ~ nrenared for business by August
l Itll y M! n'sg ). y. Alfrlend, formerly Of
Norfolk. but for the past year :. resi-
dent Of h city d nas SSSn to emp aoSsa
,SS; nf,ce and Will have entire cnarSe
Of OF the sale Of this machine for the state
Thn Underwood is visible writing ma
chine, and has proven yeEy P9IR , most
,or ~ line of machines desks type
writer writer supplies, typewriter accessories
They will be prepared to rent. repair
and exchange all makes OF machlhes'
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BURGLAR
BREAKS HIS LEG
lSnnclnl to Thn Times-pispn tch

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug. s,-The po-
lice station was notified about l2 o'clock
Saturday by MT. j. 3. Watkins. that
some one was In his store on King Street.
Officer Knight responded and found BOY
in The upper story, who ran when ne
saw the officer. He called to him to
stop. but instead he ran straight Tor a
window and leaped out, a distance OF
about thirty-hve feet. breaking his right
leg. He is Brook Arnold. boy about
fifteen years old. and the son Of Mr., j.
B. Arnold
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CHURCH HILL BRANCH
Important Meeting of Woman's c!ris
tian Association Tuesday.

An important meeting OF the Church
Hill Branch OF the Womans Christian
Association will be held al No. 26o5 East
Franklin Street on Thursday afternoon
al 6 o'clock. at which a large attendance
" detsred.
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7He sTREET-cAR COMPANY.

The street car company having been
weighed and not found ,Sos wi %aio ok
p ~ he put to another test, which
VIII be be occasioned BY the sale OF thar
beautiful cottage and large aw y1, Iituat q
al tho northeast corner OF Main anu
tHc which means a spirited compse,.,
tition: We also promise an efficient car
service. hence no one will be leit. t SAVE
those who are shy In parting with their
money. We would suggest promptneSs
TO save crowdins of the cars. The sale
will be conducted by
EDWARD $. ROSE COMPANY,
Real Estate Auctloneers,
No. II North Eleventh Street.
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SPECIAL EXCURSION TO NOR
FOLK,

Wednesday, August 10Th G. & Q, Route
Under the auspices of the Eagles the
Chesapeake and Ohio will have special
excursion train to leave Richmond from
Main-Suet station al $3.50 a, NJ Wednes-
day, august 12lh; returning, leave Nor
folk at 500 =. ~. same day
Fine equipment and fast train
Rate, Sl,25 round-trip
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ANNUAL CONV IGNITION STATE
FiREM EMS ASSOCIATION,
DanylIl., Va. August 10Th 10 2lst.

On account of the above occasion, the
Southern Railway Will sell special tickets
from all points in the state OF Virginia
10 DanYille and return al one fare for the
August 18th and 18Th, return limit August
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the Mann bill
REALTY SALES.
There were twenty deeds OF bargain ana
sale of real estate recorded In the clerks
Office of Nottoway county during the
,ncnth of July, which Is a very good num-
Der for the summer season. when deal
ings in real estate are generally dull.
In the County Court on Thursday tho
case Of Mr.. Henry Stokes, of this place.
against the Blackstone and Southern
Railroad. appealing from the report or
commissioners appointed to assess the
damages sustained BY the building OF the
road through tho farm Of Mr.. Stokes,
was heard The court sustained the re-
port, and an appeal was noted.
This was the report of the second set
OF commissioners. the report OF the first
commissioners having been set aside by
the court and new commissioners appoint
ed In the first case the commissioners
allowed s625 damages. and In the latter
Instance only 500 was allowed.
Mr.. Stokes was represented by Mr. n
E. Lee, of Grove. and the railroad by
Messrs. Meade HaskiHs and I. Freeman
Epes. of this place Witnesses were intro
drced on both sides as to the damages
sustained, their amounts varying from
few hundred to twelve and fifteen hun
dred dollars.
MIR. w. 3. Powell. highly respected
citizen and old ex-Confederate veteran,
died at the home Of his son-in-law, Mr..
w. L. Johnson. at this place, on Monaay
morning. The deceased was sxty-hve
years old, and had been resident OF
this place for several years, having
moved here from Brunswick county.
MI. and Mrs. Cary b. Epes, OF Texas.
have been on visit to the relatives OF
Mr., Epes in this place. They lett on
THURSDAY for their far Southern home.
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EAGLES EXCURSION,

Co with the Eagles TO Norfolk Wednes-
day 18Th.
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Charles Frohman has selected for John
Drew new and original comedy IN three
acts, by Anthony Hope and Harr, ,,,,' u
scenes are laid In Italy, and the action IS
of to-day Mr.. Drew as Captain u
oppe," will have light comedy charnc-
ter in that line of work which has always
met with great favor. Mr.. Drew VINO
has always opened his season IN New ,,
York. WILL for the first time, beg'h MS
appearance in a new play on the roau.
Margaret Dale will continue as Mr.. Drew's
leading woman.
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a. EA t.

vicinity went up to the falls OF Nottoway
on Friday for an outing. Fishing was
INDUCED In and large stew was pre-
pared. OF course, there were refresh
ncnts not In conflict with the spirit OF
he Mann bill.
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man will present Mande Adams this sea-
son Is by Francis Hodgson Burnett. It
is called The Pretty Sister of jose,
and is in four acts and five scenes, all
CT which are laid in old Spain. The role
Miss Adams will create possesses all or
those qualities that blend SO nicely with
her art, and she is delighted with the
play. Mr.. Frohman will appreciate IN an
elaborate manner the rich opportunities
the Spanish atmosphere gives for produc-
ton. Miss Adams season Will begin IN
October, and her New York appearance
will follow that Of Mr.. Drew at the new
Empire Theatre Previous to rehearsais
Miss Adams will visit friends In Colorado.
Mrs. Burnett has been most anxious 10
have Miss Adams create the role IN her
rev play. and she was most plensed When
told OF Mr.. Frohman's decision IN the
matter.
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MUNYON'S

ring, Rosamond generally plays a little
ragtime
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The incidental music for MISS Vlola
Aliens production of Shakespeares COM
edy. twelfth Night" promises to be an
important feature Of the presentation:
The music is being especially selected and
composed by Robert c. Jenkins. instruc.
tor of music in the American Academy OF
Dramatic Arts.
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One year after young Edwin erase INC
American volinst. who makes MS i'rst
concert tour in this country TINS season.
was admitted to the Royal Conservatory
in Brussels, he won the first pilze, WIN
distinction, and in 1901 the "PriX DC va
pacite" was awarded him with the very
highest honors." Young Grasse was
special student with Caesar Thomson, ana
he Is a protcge of the great Joachim,
upon whose advice he began his career
in Berlin last year and met instant sue
cess.
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There is no PIANO on earth
that is better than the
G. NOV Err I B :

There is no possible WY Of
making a piano any better. We
build it from the ground up and
put into it every possible dollar
that Will add quality, and this
means quality of material, quail
ity of finish on the case, quality
Of tone.
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RUN FOR CONSTABLE.
At the earnest solicitation of many of
his friends, Mr. z. p. Brothers has an
nounced himself candidate for constable
from Fairfield District, Mr.. Brothers Is
a young man, but an energetic one. and
he will make a good tight for the Office