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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06

of 22O East Thirty-eighth Street. New
York
IL is said in the communication of Jus
tice Jarboe that from the condition of
the body the jury was at first of the
opinion Fitzpatrick was murdered. but
from the manner in which his effects
were found tied upon him, and from
the contents of the letters from the
young lady, rejecting his suit for her
hand, the jury finally concluded he had
come to his death by mis- own hand.
The dead man was about thirty or
thirty-five years old, had coal black
hair and was about six feet tall The
some weeks. The throat was terribly
Just below the elbow was cut to the
bone. severing the arteries. and a pc
culiar hole an inch and a quarter across
was found over the heart.
{ was thought at first the dead man
was Captain Ward, a well-known sail
ing master Of that section, who disap-
peared some weeks ago, and who is be-
lieVed to have been murdered bv the
crew Of his vessel.
Andrew Higdon, a salesman for B. b
EarnshaW, "A wholesale grocer at 1l05
Eleventh Street southeast. attended a
euchre party on the night of November
p at the Grand Army Hall and has not
since been seen. When the description
OF the dead man had been read to the
distracted relatives, however, they came
TO the conclusion that il could not be
the one they sought.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
TWO PLANS TO ASSIST
POLICEMAN OSBOURN
oae Is Benefit in Convention Hall, the
Other Sale of Tickets to
Target Contest.

At least two plans. are under way 10
provide for the crossing policemen when
iii or when injured in line of duty. II
is certain the present Congress Will be
asked TO pass a law which will make
the District responsible for the wages
Of these men under such circumstances
The two plans mentioned are the bene-
fit TO be given at Convention Hail. as a
result OF the publication IN The Times
OF the fact that there was no way
whereby Policeman George W. Osbourn
could be paid for the time he spends in
the Emergency Hospital with the com
pound fracture of the leg sustained in
his running fight with John Charles
Smith, the negro highwayman. This
benefit Will probably be held on the
night OF December 20.
The other is an idea Of Major Syl-
vester. who has already Joined with
leading citizens in a private subscription
for the relief Of the injured policeman
and who now proposes that the next
target shoot, which viii be with the
picked team OF the Cincinnati police
force shall be converted into a benefit
for tie crossing policeman. by the sale
Of tickets at the rate Of > cents each
This match VII be shot at a date not
yet determined. and viii be by telegraph.
II Is not thought thar many win at
tend the shoot, but 1t is thought that
popular interest in the injured police
man is sufficiently great TO insure a
good sale Of tickets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
FIREFIGHTIhG LADIES
BARELY IN NICK OF TINE
Two Disastrous CONGREGATIONS Might
Have Resulted, But

The children OF Irene Cooper. Of q
Fenton Place northwest. found a box az
matches yesterday afternoon, and IN
dulged in pyrotechnic play. The PROMPT
response Of the Fire Department kept
the damage down TO a small figure.
Two hours later. the hose wagon of
Truck E was called out on another To-
cal alarm. The fire was found TO be in
a hollow tree in q vacant lot in p
Street, between Twenty-seventh and
Twenty-eighth Streets northwest. FIra
Marshal Bieber and the insurance
agents have not agreed upon the amount
Of damage 70 the tree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
ANOTHER MILESTONE
ON ROAD OF PROGRESS

George w. Driver announces that next
Friday December IL, he viii celebrate
the anniversary of the forty-first year
OF his business career in Washington.
He desires to express his thanks for the
liberal patronage extended to him by a
generous public during that time. Mr.
Driver enjoys the distinction Of being
the oldest restarateur in continuous
business at the National Capital.
His establishment, 605 PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue. is one Of the most popular re-
sorts for gentlemen in this city. His
motto has always been Eek optimo op-
timus." Mr.. Driver extends a cordial
invitation to all his patrons and the
general public TO be present on the oc-
casion. During the day and evening
collation. will be served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
POLICE BEGIN CRUSADE
AGAINST FAST DRIVING
Two Men Subjected to Heavy Fines for
Speeding Horses Beyond the Lin
its Allowed by Law.

Under recent orders of Major Sylves-
ter, the police have begun an active cru
sade against fast and reckless drivers,
VINO imperil the lives of pedestrians by
their carelessness. No person is to be
exempt from the regulations against
this Dernicious practice
The police have been particularly in
structed to keep a l,r71sS-1e-- fo1; lf.espon-
sible drivers of delivery wagons.
on Friday. William Sullivan was fined
80 for driving a horse and wagon at the
rate OF eighteen miles an hour. at First
ana X streets northwest. the arrest be-
ing made by Sergeant Duvall. The same
$40 for making the rate of fifteen miles
an hour.
It is often difficult to identify these
men, and Major Sylvester has again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
SANITARY INSPECTOR
IS NEEDED IN PANAMA
Mr.. Cumming Reports on Bad Condi-
tons Prevailing in Isthmus.

The necessity for a competent SAM
tary Inspector Of the Public Health and
Marine H.spitsl Service. to be station
Ell at Panama. Is urged by Hugh s
Cumming in report 10 Surgeon Cen
eral Wyman on the sanitary conditions
on the west coasts Of Mexico. Central.
and South America. so far as they ef-
feet -he health Of this country DR..
Cumming says the sanitary conditions
al FSnama and Colon. and the vast
trade scattering there. make It necessary
10 have a sanitary inspector.
Mr. Cumming reports that crews OF
vessels Of the Pacific siail STEAMSHIP
Company. which load and unload at
Panama. suffer many deaths from ma
laria' and yellow fever on trips. north
from Panama. supposedly. the infec-
tiOT. proceeds from that port
According 20 the latest public health
report. the yellow fever epidemic on the
Texas border IS under control The
state quarantine has been raised
against Laredo. and the Galveston quar-
antine against san Antonio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
DEATH OF UNKNOWN MAN
IS STILL A MYSTERY
Friends OF Andrew Higdon Fail to Link
Circumstances With their Friends
Disappearance.

Relatives of Andrew P. J. Higdon yes
terday called upon Major Sylvester to
inquire If the local police had a full de-
scription of the dead man found under
such mysterious circumstances at Pear
sons, on the PatuXent River St. Mary $
county, Nd, on November q. the first
news of which was made public in New
York on Friday through a letter from
Justice of the Peace ]. B. JarbOe to the
young woman who was supposed to be
the fancee Of the dead man.
What is known of the mans identity
was learned from packet or three let
ters found tied to his back in an oil
skin, purpOrting to come from Miss Nir-
ginia d Bruschi of Brewsters, ~. Y.
From these letters ~ was inferred the
dead man was Matthew J. Fitzpatrick,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
Hints OF What to Give.
(Erst HOor.)


Mems Canes mounted and plain) -50e to $500.
Mems Umbrellas amounted and plain -s1.OO to
$1,000.
Mems Dress Suit Cases-S125 to $40.
Mems Hand Bags Gall sizes -75c to $3.50.
Mems Sole Leather Hat Trunks $500 to $500
Mems Handkerchief (initial) -15c to 75e
Mems Handkerchief Qlemstitehed) -1234c to zoe
Mems Handkerchief Csilk initiaI) Pc to $1.OO.
Mems Handkerchief silk hemstitched) Pie 10 $50
Mems Silk Aluflers- 75c to $500
Mems Full Dress Protectors 500 to $3.50.
Mems NecIwear Gall shapes) -25c 70 $780,
Mems Suspenders-25c to $3.50.
Mems Walking Gloves-S1.O 90 to 5000
Mems Full Dress Gloves-S1OO to $500
Mems Lined Gloves-$l.OO to $500
Mems Wool Gloves-25c to SI00
Mems Driving Gloves-S10 90 to $500
Mems Cuff Buttans-25c to $3.50
Mems Scarf Pins-25c to $500
Mems Watch Fobs-25c to $500
Mems Shirt Studs, set-25c to 50c
Mems Hosiery; pair-127zc to $3.50
Mems Pajamas; sGit-$I00 to $1,000
Mems Night Shirts (pain and fancy SOC to $3.50
Mems Fancy Shirts-$1 to $3.50.
Mems Dress Shirts-79c to $500
Mems Underwear-5Oc to $500.
Mems Maekintoshes-$ $500 to $500
Mems Rubber Coats-$2.5O to $500.
Second FIOor.)
Young Mems Rain Coats rs to 20 years $3.50 to
SOD 80.
Boys Rain Coats IS to 10 years. $1,000 to 1880
Boys Rubber Coats $500 and $3.50.
Boys Mackntoshes-$29S to $500.
Boys Tuxedo Suits (short pants $3.50
Young Mems Tuxedo Suits (Iong pants -$lSOO to
$500.
Boys Genuine English Elton Suits-$1500
Boys Novelty Suits (short pants $3.50 to $1,000
Boys Novelty Refers and Overcoats-*l.45 to 80
Boys Neckwear Call styles Poe and soc
Boys Handkerchiefs (plain and fancy to 129zc
Boys Suspenders- and Soc
Boys Kid Gloves-5Oc to $l.OO.
Boys Wool Gloves-25c and SOC
Boys Pajamas, srit-75e and S1OO
Young Mems Fancy Vests-S150 to $500
Boys Fancy Vests-$l.50 to $3.50
Boys Fancy Shirts-5Oe to Sl5O.
Boys Cmes-15c to soc
Boys Cuff Buttons-25e 10 69c
Boys Scarf Pias-25c TO soc
Boys WatcI Eobs-25c to Zoe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
EVERETT TO COMMAND
TRAINING SHIP BUFFALO

Commander w. II. Everett will COM
mand the training ship Buffalo. which
is now at Hampton Roads. and wiz act
as convoy to the torpedo boat hotilla
which Is to start for the Asiatic station
in a short time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
MAKE az ASSIGNMENT.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5-Janes and Hud-
son Clarke. who compose the firm Of
William Clarke & Sons. bankers. at I5s
Nassau Street. have assigned for the
benefit OF creditors 20 the Van ESorden
Trust Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
SHAFFER, IN PRISON,
BAFFLED PHYSICIANS
Pronounced Insane, He
Acknowledges Sham.
JUSTICE HAD SET HEARING
But DR.. Hudsnz, Assistant Jail Physi-
5ian, Became Convinced That Dis
order Was Simulated.

Augustus I. Shaffer. who is under in
dlctment for the murder OF his wife.
Catherine Shaffer. on August D. has
given up shamming insanity. and ad-
mits that he is Of sound mind. This ac-
ton by the prisoner was a great sur
prise, not alone 10 his relatives, but
also TO his counsel, Messrs. Lambert and
Baker. He says that he feigned insan-
ity for the purpose. if possible. Of saw
ing his family from disgrace
Since the night Shaner killed his wife
he has simulated insanity so well that
he not only deceived his relatives and his
counsel, but also physicians. AS a re-
suit Of an examination by two promi-
nent physicians, who declared that he
was Of unsound mind. Shaffer's brother,
a few days ago, filed a petition in the
District Supreme Court asking that his
sanity be determined by a marshal s
jury. Justice Pritchard, when he read
the afiidavits of the physicians, signed
an order setting the hearing for Jan
uary 1. 1904.
Assistant Suspicious.
Since Shaffer has beer confined in
the District jail he has been under the
care of the jail physician, DR.. Shute,
nd his assistant DR.. W 3. Hudson.
che latter. however. had more direct
communication with the prisoner than
DR.. shute.
In speaking of the case, Dr. Hudson
said yesterday that he suspected all
along that Shaffer was STAMPING Hc
however. on account of his snort term
Of practice. hesitated in advancing his
opi-io in opposition 10 that Of the ply
sic'ans who ha6 examined Shaffer as TO
his mental condition. and had concluded
that he was insane
Hudson Corners Prisoner.
on "Wednesday last. however. Dr.
Hudson. after a close watch of Shaffer
for several days. went 70 the man and
told him he knew that he was sham
ming Shaffer. DR.. Hudson said. admit
ted the truth of the statement, and said
he had determined to admit it. He said
he was induced to do so because he was
convinced that he was not able TO COM
pietely fool All the experts who had
made an examination OF his mental and
physical condition.
Dr. Hudson reported his discovery to
his superior, DR.. Shute. who In return
informed Warden Harris of the admis-
sion made by the prisoner. 1t is prob
able that Skaters counsel viii tCnor-
row ask permission OF the court 10
withdraw she petition asking for an in
qIiry as to their clients mental con-
dit'on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
Hints of What to Give.

Broadsword Coats-$10.O0.
Fencing Jaekets-S75
Broadsword Masks, pair $1,000.
Fencing Masks, pair-$2.5O to 1919.
Single Sticks, pair-75c.
DumbeIls, pair-2Oc to SI.0O.
Indian Clubs, pair-2Oc to s1.OO.
Exercisers-$1.OO to 5000.
Basket Balls-S1.50 to $500.
Foot Balls-69c to $500.
Medicine Balls-$3.OO and $3.50.
Tennis Raekets- $3.50 to $500.
Boys Bicyeles-s16.5O.
Mems Bicycles 90 to $3.50.
Women's Bicycles-S1O.O0 to S21.75.
Bicycle Lamps-$1.G0 to 1910.
Roller Skates-49e TO csc.
Boys lee Skates-59c to $3.50.
Girls lee Skates-S1.25 to $500.
Mems Ice Skates-59c to $500.
Women's lee Skates-S1.25 to $500.
Children's Banks-95e.
Pocket Knives-25c to $500.
Revolvers-$1.69 to $500.
Rifles -S1.75 to $500.
Air Rifles-69c to $500.
Flasks-75c to $3.50.
Hunting Coats-79c to $500.
Lunch Kits--S75O and $3.50.
Fishing Rods-S1.0O to $500.
Fishing Reels-$1.OO to $1,000.
Fishing Bucl1ets-5Oe to $500.
Tackle Boxes-$1.OO to 5000.
Poker Sets-S1.5O to $I775.
Playing Cards-1Gc to $3.50.
Poker Chips, per hndred-29c to 81. %.
Checkerboards-10e to $3.50.
Chess Sets-$1.0O to 1925.
Dominoes-10c TO $3.50.
Safety Razor Sets-S2.5O to S2I.OO.
Razors-$1.0O to $500.
Shaving Brushes-25e to $500.
Razor Strops-25c to $3.50.
Dog Collars-25e to $500.
Dog Baskets-S1. 80 to $3.50.
Dog Leads-25c TO $1.25.
Dog Whips-25c to $3.50.
Dog Blankets-$ 100 to $500.
Dog Harness-$1.OO to $3.50.
Auto Goggles 90 to 5000.
Auto Caps-$2.50 TO $500.
Auto Gloves-S3.0O.
Auto Coats-S5.OO to $500.
Auto Fur Coats $4,000 and $4,000.
Auto Leggins-S4.50 and $3.50.
Auto Lamps, pair-SIO.0O to 5000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06

Mems Canes amounted and plain -jOe to 5000
Mems Umbrellas amounted and plain -S1OO to
Z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
Hints of What to Give.

Kodak Film Cameras .O0 to $3.50
Plate Cameras $50 to $500
Photo. Albums-9c to $500
Calendar Mats-3c TO 1Se.
Golf Clubs Gall styles 800 to 50. so.
Golf Balls, dozen $500 to 5000.
Caddy Bags-79e to 1925.
Golf Coats-$7.50 to $1,000
Golf Sweaters-$5.50 to 1880
Infants Sweaters -69c to $500
Boys Sweaters-$10O to $500.
Mems Sweaters-$125 to 5000.
Women's Sweaters-$2.55G tc $500
Misses Sweaters-$I.5 and $1.75
Gymnasium Suits 90 and 5000
Gymnasium Shoes-69c and zoe.
Punching Bags-$I00 to $500.
Punching Bag Platforms 5000 to $1,000.
Boxing Gloves (set of FOUR -9Se to $3.50.
Fencing Foils, pair-Sl.00 to $500
Broadswords, pair-$5.50 to $500.
Fencing Plastrons, pairs $500 TO $45G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
SCHOOL BOY MISSING.

David Burier. twelve years Old. is re-
ported as missing since Thursday from
mis- home a. 5s6 First Street southeast.
The boy LETT home To go to school. and
has not since been seen by his family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-06
Hints of What to Give.

(First FToor)
Mems Opera Crush Hats-$575 and $3.50
Mems Silk Hats-$5.00 and $500.
Mems Fur GlOves-$1.00 to $500.
Mems Fur Collars-$2 $50 to $1,000.
Mems Fur Caps-$1.35 to $1,000.
Fur Carriage and Auto. Robes s. 80 to $500.
Cloth Carriage and Auto. Robes $3.50 to $1,000.
Children's Storm and Stocking Caps-23e to $3.50.
Children's Novelty Hats-5Cc to $500
Boys Felt Hats-85c to $500.
Mems House Sippers-95c to $500.
Womens House SHppers-5Oc to $500.
Chdren's House Shppers-50c to $l.O0.
Mems Bath Slippers-19e TO $1.00.
Womens Bath Shppers-l9e to $l00.
Chidren's Leggins-69c to $500.
Third FIOOr.)
Mems Tuxedo Coats and Vests-$20.
Mems Swallow-tail Coats and Vests-$25O0 to 5000
Mems Fancy and White Waistcoats- 81. 90 to $500
Mems Rain Coats-$10.00 to $500.
Mems Fur-lined Goats $500 to $4,000.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
News from Las Yescas.
To THE HERALD.


Yescas, Cameron Co, Texas, Feb.
19.-Rainl Rain. Yesterday showers
OF rain fell through the day At
6:55 p. m. We had a fine rain and
showers fell all night, until this
morning about nine. Our farmers
are delighted with this fine weather.
Praised be Almighty Godl
The frost on the night of the
10Th. did but slight damage Ia
crops.
Stanislado Garcia, who was book
keeper for number of years for the
well known merchant of Arroyo,
Mr.. C. Balduf, and also assistant
postmaster of that place, died Fri
dav last, and was buried Saturday.
A number of friends regret his loss.
DAD.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21

her a new lease on life. Those who
meet this change in i'll health sell
dom live ten years afterward, while
a woman who lays aside the active
duties of womanhood in health sell
dom fails to live on in happiness,
years after she has passed 60. This
is truly critical time.
Mrs. Laura S. Webb, of Toledo,
Ohio, recognizes the change of life
as a dangerous period and she also
has faith in Wine of Cardui. She
writes:
"As had always been troubled more
OF less at the menstrual period, dreaded
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
DISTRICT COURT NOTES.

The case of John More, charged
with wife murder was tried yester-
day, and the defendant found not
guilty.
The case of A. Y. Baker, on
charge of the murder of Ramon
Cerda, was called this morning. AT
noon only nine jurors had been Sc
cured, and court adjourned until
Monday.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
FORFEITS HIS LIFE.

A runaway almost ending fatal
ly, started a horrible ulcer on the
leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove,
Ill. For four years it defed all
doctors and all remedies. But
Bucklen's Arnica Salve had no
trouble to cure him. Equally coed
for Burns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. 25c at ]. l.. Putegnat q
Bro.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
For Sale.

One elegant roller top desk and
desk chair, $50, U. s. currency.
One nice sofa, so currency
Apply at this Office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
ABOUT TOWN.

Star chapter this evening.
A full line of fine Cigars just
received by Layton & Haley.
&c. Forto, Esq, has been id
for several days, though not serious
iy-
Tickets for the children's Car
ufval Ball on sale at Putegnat's
drug store.
Several fine, first. class pianos are
On the way to Brownsville for A.
Nordmsn-
The children's Carnival Ball is
intended for children under and
within the scholastic age.
Admission to the children's car
nIval ball will be % cents, U. S.
Cy- for adults, and 10 cents for
children.
The concert in Matamoros to-
night is for sweet charity's sake,
the cause being one that should
bring out large house.
The reply of Mr.. Lott to the rail
road committee appears elsewhere
IN THE HERALD. The committee
holds meeting this afternoon to
consider the matter.
Railway Stockton sale One
Hundred (1OO) Shares of the Rio
GrAnde Railway, value of 500 each,
for $50 per share. For particulars
call at THE HERALD office.
Children who will participate in
the Carnival Ball are requested tc
be on time for the grand march
which will begin promptly at 7:3C
o'clock on Monday evening
III. C. bennett has received full
line of samples of spring and sum-
mer suitings from Wanamaker &
Brown, thegreat clothing firm. Call
early and order your suits.
The ordinance of baptism will be
administered to seven candidates
tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock
IN the resaca back of the convent
near the old boiler, by the Baptist
minister. All are cordially invited
To attend and witness the solemn
ceremony.
In spite of the very bad weather
the Interest in the services conduct
ed by the BaptiSts in the Federa
, court room continues to increase
Last night there were four PROBES
sions of conversion, and quite 1
number who expressed themselve'
As being deeply concerned. Their
have been fourteen additions to thu
church to date.
The special services being helt
IN the Federal court house vii
probably be closed Sunday night
and those who wish to have an op
pOrtunity of hearing the eloquen
and logical sermons of Rev. Nh
SOwell would do well to attend tn
services tonight at seven O'Clock
tomorrow at eleven a. m. and TO
morrow evening at seven.
A large crowd will be going owe
to Matamoros from Brownsville thu
evening to witness the entertain
ment for the benefit of the Maza
tIan plague sufferers. A great man,
tickets having been sold here. Tn
street cars will be run all night IL
Matamoros for the convenience
those attending. The curtain vii
rise promptly at eight O'Clock. Tn
performance will be followed by
dance.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
LAST EVENINGS
entertainment
Unusual Success Scored By Browns.
vile Amateurs On the
Boards.

theatrical entertainment at the
opera house last evening have every
cause to feel gratified at the excel
lent results of their efforts, and
/ especially at the praise heard on all
sides for the ability of the various
actors, who really surpassed the
expectations OF their friends. The
staging of the two bright little
comedies presented would have done
credit to a much larger place. The
actors knew their parts we'll, were
admirably costumed and all SEEM
ed quite at home on the stage, and
the acting was really fine.
The first play, "The Veneered Saw
age" was a two-act comedy, the
plot being laid in London, with
some of the English nobility repre-
scented as shocked and surprised at
the crude western ways of some of
our wealthy Chicagoans. Miss Case,
in the role of Lady Diddlesex, made
a handsome stage appearance, and
acted the part well. Miss L. J.
Bollack as her daughter, a-silent
young person, and Mr.. Kleiber as
the son, a still more silent young
person, were very proper young
English people, and their perform
anee was quite effective. Miss
Mielke, as Louise Dayton, made
quite a handsome Chicago belle,
and Miss Walther, her younger
sister, was an excellent specimen of
a "holy terror" of the great West
both acting finely. Mr.. Crockett,
as Dick Majendie, their cousin, did
the "Veneered Savage" to perfec-
ton. These three had the greater
part of the acting to do, and all
seemed quite at home in their
respective parts. The entire piece
was very entertaining.
The second play, "Who's to Win
Him." was even more successful
than the first. Mr.. Crockett in this
piece most successfully played the
part of Lieut.. Cyril Eastwood, a
young officer in search Of a wife,
which he did in his usual good style.
The real star in this taking little
comedy was perhaps Mr.. Kleiber.
His presentation of the part OF
Mr.. Prattleton Primrose, the village
beau, was truly excellent, and his
acting brought down the house
repeatedly. Mr.. Chas. More made
a fine country gentleman, as Squire
Brushleigh, acquitting himself very
well. Rose, the squire's daughter,
was character especially suited to
Miss Miller, who died it very sweet
ly. The squire'S three nieces, who
were each anxious to catch the dash
ing young lieutenant, were quite
fine. Miss Irene Putegnat, was a
very pretty equestrienne. The
part required considerable acting
and the fair Sylvia did it very well
indeed. AS Minuetta, the one who
was fond of dancing, Miss Keller
was graceful and natural, while the
character of Musidora, romantic
: young lady, was also very sue
cessfully taken by Miss Mielke
IArabella, their mischievous friend
who was fond of Irritation, was
suited well to Miss Walther's
, vivacious style. The scene was
/ laid in an American country place
{ The many amusing situations IL
which the plot abounds held the
, close attention to the end, and il
/ was undoubtedly one of the best
and most successfully presented
PLAYS ever undertaken by Browns
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