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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25
SANTA CLAUS.

Asillustrating the kind of Chris
tians who have a zeal, "but not &C
cording to knowledge" there has
been nothing more striking re-
Gently than the action of the New
Jersey Sunday school teachers de-
bouncing Santa Claus as a "relic
barbarism," and deciding that
Geforward he should not be rec
d in Sunday school Christ
ertainments.
regard the st. Nicholas
medieval myth unwor-
federation by Christian
and propose to hold
has entertainments consist
pngsand stereopticonviews.
. are many ideas ON the
yof Santa Claus, many hold
that even as myth he serves
: purpose in impressing upon the
infantile mind that there is a re-
ward for good behavior.
Our experience is that when he
is not a myth, Santa Claus is just
as interesting TO children andfurn-
ishesthem innocent enjoymentand
pleasure; in fact they display just
as much eager delight and antic-
ipaticn as those who are not post
ed as to the sources Of amusement
and pleasure.
We do not pretend to say where
the line should be drawn. Neither
are we in favor of using deception,
even in the matter Of Santa Claus,
But the impersonation of the myth
In a Christmas entertainment is al
ways understood by the children
and is often instructive in a bene.
fetal way. We would advise the
New Jersey teachers to be more
lenient in the matter; it is some
mes the case that valuable trutE
IN be impaired throa gh fiction
NPrObably it has never occurred Il
them that they could have SAINTS
Claus in their Sundoy school en-
tertainments without compromis
ing their ideas on ''barbarism."
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

SENATOR REED SMooT of Utah
is a COW boy, rough rider, and a
Republican, Thus there isslight
chance Of his being "unseated" by
the Senate.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

"SAwDUsTER" promises to.beone
of the familiar terms of the coming
election. It means the man who
makes great political pretensions
and then CIR not deliver the
goods"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

1T is peculiar that so many Re-
pnblicans get frightened whenever
they are mentioned as Yico-Presi-
dential candidates Do they all
exDec emoctas landslide2
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

SENATOR HANNA is saying moth
ing, and those who are way off say
the wood pile is shaking and emit
ting a smell.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25
FOR SALE on RENT.

A good Tennessee River farm OF 1874
acres in the seventh district Also will
sell pair of 5year-old mules at a bar
gain. Address, FELT FARMER,
WAY. Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

Bring or send us your news Of
general interest, and we will pub
fish it with pleasure.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

The time for making good reso
lutions draweth near.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

SATURDAY was a wet day; still
the primary election-but we'll lei
that pass.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

Wanted-A few loads of stove
wood in exchange for subscription
to The CHRONICLE.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

IT is said that 80 per cent of the
habitual drinkers become habitual
drunkards.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

The boil Weevil has not yet beer
made a party issue.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-12-25

REMEMBER the poor and needy
to-day,
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
ADVENTURES OF GERARD
O'NEILL'S NEW PLAY
First Presentation of the Doyle-Pres-
brey Dramatization of Sir Conan
Doyle's Novel Proves a Success.

There is certainly no lack of action.
thrills or atmosphere in The Adven-
lures of Gerard" James O'Nein's new
Conan Doyle-Eugene Presbrey play.
which saw its first presentation at the
Colonial Theater, Bridgeport, last night.
1t is fairly redolent with each and all Of
them from the first rise of the curtain.
when we see the officers Of the Hussars
OF Confians seriously contemplating de-
sertion of the Emperor, whose imperial
star they believe is near its setting. to
the closing scene, which shows the plans
Of the willy diplomat, Talleyrand, over
thrown, and all by the superhuman
valor and ceaseIess activity OF that hero
lover, Etienne Gerard.
O'Neill, with handsome uniform and
his ever ready sword, is in his element.
and the role really promises better than
anything in which he has appeared for
years. He has excellent support, Cres-
ton Clark playing Talleyrand; Edmund
Breese, Napoleon. while beautiful Selene
Johnson has the leading woman role
Excellent work is the result, and the
spectator becomes imbued with the at
mosphere and warns to the situation
and elimaxes, which follow in rapid sue
cession and are very impressive. The
play ran smoothly for a first perform
ance. and was received with much en-
thusiasm by large audience.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
VANITY FAIR COMPANY
AT KERNAN'S LYCEUM

The Vanity Fair Big Extravaganza
Company is the attraction at Kernan's
Lyceum this week and it thoroughly sat
isfied the large audience last night. The
feature OF the show was the rough and
tumble fight In the first burlesque be-
tween PhIneas Casey and Owens Nc
Scrap Roger Imhof. as Casey. and
Hughey Conn. as McScrap. were excel
lent all through the burlesque
Happy Jack" Gardner. the minstrel,
was the hit Of the olio. He starts out
badly with a couple Of aged jokes and
then sings a series OF parodies which are
unusually good. Imhof and Conn and
Corinne give a clever sketch called 1.-The
Doings OF DR.. Louder" Shannon and
Brown. billed as Funny German Come
dams" are anything EuL funny. Cook.
Of Cook and Sylvia. claims TO be the
greatest hard-shoe buck dancer in the
world and he nearly makes good. The
ether turns are Dorothy Dene. soubrette,
and Nile. Ami. flying trapeze contor-
uonist
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
" v. S. STETSON DIES
AT AGE OF SIXTY-SEYEN
Chief of Claims Division of Treasury
Department Succumbs to Operation
for Kidney Trouble.

WHY'S s. Stetson. of this city, died
late Sunday evening after an operation
made necessary by acute kidney dis
ease. He was for many years chief OF
the Miscellaneous Claims Division OF the
Third Auditors Office of the Treasury
Department
Mr.. Stetson vas born in Ohio. Febru-
ary Z, 1896. and spent his carly life in
the city of Cleveland. After graduating
from college iIs that city. he entered
Harvard Law school. graduating from
there in 1858 For a time he practiced
law with his father. Charles Stetson, in
Cleveland.
On the outbreak Of the civil war he
enlisted in Company K. Nineteenth Ohio
Volunteers, and served subsequently IN
Company d. Eighty-fourth Ohio VOlun-
teers. On the expiration of his term of
service he entered the Government ser
vice in this city, and became the chief
OF the Claims Division.
Mr. Stetson was subsequently law
clerk of the Office OF the Auditor for the
Interior Department, and later law clerk
IN the office of the Comptroller. a posi-
ton which he held at the time Of his
death. He was a member OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic and several fra
ternal orders
He is survived by one son. Charles w.
Stetson. of this city. and two daughters,
and a widow.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
BRIGHT VAUDEVILLE
ATTRACTION AT GHASE'S
Menu of Entertainment Holds Attention
of Audience From Beginning to
End of Performance.

Chase's management, with its custom
ary forethought has provided bright
and interesting bill for the patrons Of
the theater this week The chief char
acteristic Of the performance is the
standard quality Of each act The inter
est of the audience is not held spasmodi-
cally. For scarcely a single moment
does the entertainment flag in interest
The Columbian trio. IL reality a quin-
tet. vies with Johnny and Emma Ray
for distinction as the leading headliner.
The Columbian aggregation presents a
novel sketch. with Claire. the youngest
pianist In the world. and a nameless
wonder in the shape of the tiniest ballet
dancer as the main attraction.
In their sketch. Casey. the Fireman"
the Ray combination have been seen
here before, and are 1sg,rably known 70
patrons Of Chases. Their act Is filled
with genuine comedy, and is well pre-
sented.
Eddie Mack, also an old-time favorite
here. contributes his clever baseball and
character dancing. George w. Day.
monologist. proved an able entertainer
with a supply OF rapid-fire jokes. His
songs were also interesting. and he
scored a pronounced success with the
audience
The quaint droll hurnOr of Jessie
Couthoui was well received. because Of
its real merit The audience also ex-
pressed keen approval Of her topical
songs and her recitation of the story
told by a street gamin.
Never has theatergoers in Washington
seen a more daring bit Of bicycle riding
than that furnished by A. D. Robbins.
The performance Is really remarkable
An exhibition OF aerobatic skill Is also
furnished by the Montrose troupe.
The performance closes with vitagraph
pictures OF scenes from Uncle Tom 5
Cabin
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
ROCKVILLE NEWS NOTES.
CIRCUIT COURT MEETS.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. Nov. 10.-The No
vemper term of the circuit court for
Montgomery county convened here yes
terday morning, with Judge James B.
Henderson on the bench. Outside of the
usual business in the opening of the
Judge Henderson designated Richard
session, nothing of note occurred.
Waters as foreman Of the grand jury
and completed the panel as follows: De-
walt J. Willard, John w Williams,
Charles E. England. George F. Ray,
John N. Heagy, William s. Purdum.
Hazel W. CasheI, Eleazar Ray, Joseph
West. Jacob Bodner, Charles n Ward,
ZadOc NJ Cooke. Richard II. Cissel.
William E Watkins, Thomas s. Perry,
Jacob A. Reed, Lawrence Z. AlInutt,
James E Day. John W. Boyer. Martin
f. Helm. Henry c. Hurley, and Willis
&. Burdette.
The following make up the petit jury:
Seth W. WarfeId, James NJ Suddath,
Charles J. Norris. Philip A Meyer. Ed
ward W. Horner, Edward P. B. Mar
gerum. Walter J. Hardisty, Charles
Hopkins. Joseph T. Chiswell. Alex A
Gassaway. Benjamin a. Bean. Frank
Simpson. Odorian w. ROBBERY. Tarlton
3. Stabler, Richard L. Mackan, George
E. Nicholson, and Samuel r Plummer
Judge Henderson delivered the charge
to the grand jury and after calling
its attention to the usual things re-
quired by statute. the court began 10
give instruction In matters pertaining
TO the enforcement Of the local option
law of the county in reference to the
sale Of intoxicating liquors. The court
said he hoped the jury would see mt TO
recommend that the delegation from
this county 10 the next session OF the
Maryland Legislature seek to secure the
passage Of such amendments TO the
liquor law as would give the court pow
er 10 punish convicted violators of the
same by Imprisonment in the house OF
correction, as well as amendments Civ
ing the officers more power to arrest
parties in this Illegal business.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
BRIGANDS HOLD STAGE
At EMPIRE THEATER
"James Boys in Missouri" Furnishes
Plenty of Melodramatic Excitement
for Impressionable Audiences.

play in which fact is sacrificed to
the demands OF meloorama, to the great
delight Of the audience. was The James
Boys in Missouri, in which those noted
guerrillas and outlaws, and the heroes
Of the ancient yellow-back. are made
out as even more sinned against than
SHINING than was warranted In fact OF
course, there is a vast amount Of gun
play, there being no time in the piece,
from the first 70 last scene when re-
volvers are entirely out Of sight Elk
ploding bombs, railroad trains. and a
burning house are among the startling
stage effects.
In this setting. good work IS done by
Charles II. Gardner and Z. M Crane
as Jesse and Frank James, and Gay
Enrol. as the heroine. Jesse's sweetheart
The best work Of the piece. however is
that OF, the black-face characters, Idge
and Liza Jane played by Ed KimbaIl
and Pauline Maddern Several special
ties which are introduced are very good
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
"DESERTEDAT THEALTAR"
AT ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Melodrama Of the STANDARD Type Ac-
ceptably Presented and Received
With Frequent Demonstrations.

Deserted at the Altar" a four-act
melodrama by Pierce Kingsley began a
weeks run at the Academy of Music
last night. The play tells che story OF a
simple and honest country girls love
for city chap. an artist, and their sep
aration at the altar by the Vaccinations
of a Jealous lover. As is the case in all
plays Of this class the villain is out
witted and the lovers reunited.
The opening scene is laid in the Adir-
ondacks at the home OF BIZ Dorsey, a
mountain guide Frank Creighton. a
young artist. falls in love with Nellie.
Dorsey's daughter. who is also loved by
her foster-brother. Dorsey objects to
the suit of Creighton. and his daughter
deserts her parents and joins her lover
in Jersey City where they are TO be
married. Paul Darrow, a false friend of
Creighton, also in love with Nellie Dor
sey, has him removed from the church,
at the moment the marriage ceremony
Is about to BEGIN. and then persuades
Nellie that she has beeen deserted at
the altar
Joseph L. Treacy. as Paul Darrow,
made an excellent villain. w. f. But
terfeld as Creighton ,snd Ethel Milton
as Nellie Dorsey played their parts well
Jewell Darrell as Mrs. Burgoyne. the
queen Of a gang OF counterfeiters. gave
a good impression of what a woman in
her position VIII do to carry out her
plans.
Charles w Young, a United States
Secret Service man. and incidentally an
agent for ''soaplets.' was frequently ap-
plauded for his good work Nettie Ira
baud as Mamie Reilly. and c. Alexander
Taylor. her steady" a newsboy. came
in for a fair share of appraciative reeog-
milton by the audience.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
"A BLACK SHEEP" DRAWS
CROWDS AT LAFAYETTE.
Otis Harlan and Little Chip, Funny as
Ever, Supported by an Excellent
Company in the Hoyt Play.

1t is to laugh. Although venerable
and burdened with the weight of years,
"A Black Sheep" written by the late
Charles Hoyt. filed every seat in the
Lafayette last night. and kept it's au-
ditors in a jolly good humor until long
after the final curtain. From the con-
tinued enthusiasm displayed by the au-
dience one would think the show was
enjoying its original production. Otis
Harlan, who appeared in the role of
Hot STUFF, last night, used the same
piece as a vehicle to fame many years
ago. and he is as entertaining nov as
he was then.
Little Chip. as the ludicrous Under
Dog" IS one of the best laugh ex-
tractors ever seen in Washington, his
speciality in the second act beiI & worth
the price Of the entire show. Little Chip
is in the same category with Otis Har-
Ian, in tIlsts he has been enjoyed over
and over again by Washington theater-
goers. with no prospect of diminishing
popularity.
The one idea to which may be at
tributed the great success of the Hoyt
productions IS the introduction of va
riety specialties. The author once said
"A Black Sheep" was intended to teach
no moral, IN particular. and he has
surely succeeded. The story Of the un-
ruly heir to the AIudd millions. his di-
versities, and his hnaI triumph, is not
calculated 10 furnish an evenings en-
tertainment The first act brings out
Mary Marble. who sings "Bedelia" in
acceptable fashion. Mr. Harlan essays
a bashful role at this junctute, Which,
as mirth provoker. proves eminentIy
successful. Marie Fanchonetti helps
out the second act with a good aero
batic dance. Mary Marble closes the
act with song and dance. Under the
Polar Star" in which she iiB assisted
by a chorus of pretty girls and appro-
pirate light effects.
Otis Harlan made 4 hit in the third
act with his English" song. and clinch-
ed his popularity when, upon being COM
PEELED to respond to a curtin CALL he
soberly announced to the audience that
his s.. 100000 fortune was merely stage
money" John W. Early sang The
Stein Song so well that he was encored
a half dozen times. Marie Hodgson
gave a clever exhibition Of toe dancing
IN the last act
The show. taken as a whole. is good
Only two criticisms can be made Fan
ME F'rankers song speciality is not up to
the standard set by the other members
OF the company. and the alleged prize
fighter who appears in the last act .s
not Of a physique necessary to support
any claim TO Dugilistic honors. With
these two exceptions the piece II per-
fectly acceptable and adequately staged. |
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
HAWAIIAN DELEGATE e
TAKES ON NEW NAME
Jaw-Breaking Word Chang
ed to Suit President.
TO BE CALLED Mr.: KUHIo
"Prince Cupid" Regarded as Too Frivo-
lous for the Purposes Of OFF,
cial Etiquette.

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. the
new delegate TO the House OF Repre-
sentative from Hawaii. IS accompanied
By native secretary. The princes pre-
decessor. the late Robert Wilcox, served
on the Committees Of Coinage, Weights
and Measures and Private Land Claims
The new man IS being backed for places
on some Of the more important commit
tees
Through President Roosevelt, the new
Delegates official appellatiOn has been
established. William Haywood, who was
the last consul Of the United States to
Honolulu, and who now represents the
Planters Association o. Hawaii. recent
~ called on President Roosevelt IN re-
gard to the new Delegate's presentation
Called Mr.. Zuhio.
Il shall not call him prince" the
President asserted I can't pronounce
and viii never be able to remember his
last name. Can't you simplify matters
somehow
Mr.. Haywood Immediately placed him
self in communication with the princes
advisers In Hawaii the prince is known
as Prince Cupid" a title which ne
gained while at school in San Francisco
But Prince Cupid is a little too friv-
olous for a Congressman Mr.. Kalan-
ianaole would never do
So it was decided that his name. off,
cially. should be Mister Ruhfo." That
name is satisfactory to the prince and
pleases the President. Invitations TO
White House functions viii be issued
TO Mr.. Kuhio.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
THE APPEAL DOCKET.

The appeal docket was taken up
this morning The grand jury has
a large number OF liquor. assault. and
concealed weapon cases to consider. II.
Maurice Talbot. the present States at
torney, will serve throughout this term
Of court, after which Robert B. Peter.
who was elected next States attorney
for this county on last Tuesday, by
over 500 votes over his opponent. GiSt
Blair. will qualify and enter upon his
duties.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
war ON PIE TRUST.

NEW YORK. Nov. IO.-The pie trust
must 60 War was declared against it
at meeting OF the United Lunch Room
Protective Association. held yesterday
afternoon If the association cannot in
sure reasonable prices for pie by in
ducing bakeries TO break away from
the trust it will build a bakery Of its
own.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
EMMETT DOVE RESIGNS.

Emmett Dove. who has served as clerk
in the Rockville postoffiee since the ap-
pOintment of Postmaster James P 3.
Veirs by President Mckinley, has re-
signed his position and accepted a posi-
ton as deputy clerk in the clerks Office
here under Thomas Dawson. Edward
Dawson also has been appointed to a
position in the same Office by Clerk
Dawson
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
COUNTY FARM ovERsEER.

The trustees of the poor Of this county
have elected Leonidas Ricketts, to be the
overseer CT the county farm for a term
OF one year. DR.. Edward Anderson has
been chosen as the physician for the
poor at that institution The position
Of clerk to the trustees was carried over
TO the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
JANE KENNARE SCORES
IN under TWO FLAG"
New Star Warmly Received
at the Columbia Theater.
SPLENDID SCENIC EFFECTS
Supporting Company, With Two Ex-
ceptiOns, Not Up TO the Standard
Set by the Leading Actress.

A new Cigarette was seen at the
Columbia Theater last night, where
Jane Remark appeared in the leading
role Of the Paul Potter dramatization
of Ouida's Under Two Flags" which
Blanche Bates originally acted in Wash
ington.
Miss Remark does not suffer in a
comparison with Blanche Bates. and
was received with enthusiasm which
showed that Washington adjudges her
an emotional actor of the first rank.
an estimate all the more remarkable
when it is considered that Miss Ken
mark is surrounded with a company so
lame in spots 1t is difficult for the
audience to be patient until the star
redeems the bad work OF some of her
supporting members.
The training which Miss Remark has
had is not unlike that Of her predecessor
in the part. Miss Bates. For a num-
Der Of years Miss Remark was leading
woman in Western stock companies. In
Omaha and Kansas City she won sue
cess which was repeated later in Bal
dmore. where she became leading wo-
man with the Albaugh stock company.
Then Miss Remark paved the way for
Broadway fame by her excellent work
with the original Arizona" company.
and now she has blossomed out as a
star under o. D. Woodward, under
whose management she became a great
favorite IN Kansas City.
Fine Character Sketch.
Although not ike Miss Bates enact
ment Of Cigarette. Miss Remarks
vivandiere possesses all the fire and
abandon which characterized Miss
Bates. and with ii is the repression Of
art which comes only with thorough
training Of the sort which has prepared
Miss Remark for her present work.
Bert Lyten as Bertie Cecil, and H. Guy
Woodward. as the Earl Of Rockingham,
supported Miss Remark in an accept
able manner and saved the performance.
The Lady Venetia Lyonesse Of NetIie
Douglass is a conception so inartistic
that It offers a discordant note at times
when the other principals are doing their
best work. Lewis Morrison was weak as
Chateauroy and several of the minor
roles were in the hands of actors who
showed a decided lack OF training.
Cigarettes Horse.
Miss Remarks press agents have said
nothing about the handsome white horse
which carries her up the mountain pass
and enables her to escape her pursuers
under cover of the raging sand storm.
The animal shows remarkable intelli-
gence and makes It's %tld dash into the
hles just though it had not been
sighted by the producers oI[advance
copy who threatened TO overshadow
Miss Bates success in their exploitation
Of her horse.
The present production is identical
with the Academy OF Music production
which enjoyed the long run in New
York and established Blanche Bates as
New York favOrite. The scenery and
costumes are elaborate and the setting
for the fourth act, in which Cigarette
makes her escape through Chelalla
Gorge. Is a reproduction of that which
stamped the original production as the
most daring melodrama of the decade.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10

Government blankets. slightly damag-
ed. for 15c: Government gray undershirts
(not used. 3 for 81; Government boots,
all Sizes $3.50; Government pouches
slightly damaged. 75c; Government leg
gins, slightly damaged, &c; best quality
roofing paper 75c and 81 u piece. s. Ben
singer * Co, 11th and B.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
CALLING OF THE DOCKET.

The calling of the docket then be-
gan. A number OF cases were set for
trial, judgments were entered in many
and motions made.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
Observation-Disclosures WEDDING

Arthur L. RicharGson and Miss Rita
c. Whitmire, both aged twenty-seven,
and both OF Washington. D. c.. were
married at this place yesterday morning.
The Washington times., 1903-11-10
E. l. AMIss PRESIDENT.

Z. L. Amiss has been elected presi-
dent of the Montgomery Teachers As
ISOLATION, which met at this place on
Saturday afternoon last.