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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

Mr.. Schwab Is on his way home to work.
He will be gratifed no doubt to observe
how well the steel trust has held up during
his long vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Impractical.

Very few children are educated at home
nowadays
No. said Miss Cayenne; 1T Ii difficult
now to find a child more than ten years
old who does not feel convinced that it
knows more than its parents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

It must be comforting to Mr.. Addfcks to
note the earnest efforts OF his friends to
prove that there are worse men to be found
in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

There Is more coal now than Is actually
needed. The general public would be re-
lIevad to see the accumulation OF an un-
limited surplus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

The thermometer as usual declines to
show any respect for the arbitrary rule
which Classics March as a spring month. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

IT Is hoped that Sir Thomas Upton will
be equally sansuine on numerous similar
occasions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

Vesuvius is now in action, but only sufl-
ciently to interest tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

Colombian statesmen should remember
that overanxiety to get the best of a bar
gain often leads to getting the worst of It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
Convinced.

what makes you think that all critics
are unfair?' E..
Because" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. they all fail to note that I am
the greatest tragedfan of my time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11

The Lean and Hungry.
Some men there be so clever
That people look askance;
They're regarded with suspicion
And they never get a chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Former Governor John d. Long OF
| bingham. Mass, has purchased Il tract
of land and in the spring intends tc
build summer home on the east shore
OF Mooselucmeguntic Lake in the
Rangeley region. The land has shore
frontage of 100 feet and a depth of sec
! feet.
Fire destroyed the buildings and q
small amount of wood, belonging to A
| NJ. Woodman & Co., at ia High street
| Auburn. Wednesday evening, causing
: n loss estimated all the way from $500
to $1,000. The fire is supposed to have
started around the boiler. Mr.. Wood
man had just gone home, leaving eve"y-
thing safe, he supposed, when the
alarm sounded.
The Garner house on Blake street
Lewiston. was found to be on fire
Thursday morning, and the inmates
narrowly escaped in their nightclothes
| Mr.. Mottrains house. adjoining, was
badly scorched. The loss on the Gar
| ner house is estimated at $500. covered
by insurance of 500. The loss on the
| furniture of the Goyette family is
about 5000. This also was insured.
Leland II. Wilbur of Auburn. was
arrested by Deputy Marshal Frank Ly-
ford. Thursday. charged with obtain
ing goods under false pretences. The
complainant is Mrs. Cora Hubbard OF
Union street, Auburn. Wilbur is Ii
years old. During the past fall he has
. been accustomed to purchase. goods al
C. NJ. Burleigh's store for the COM
plainant, acting as an errand boy. This
warrant charges him with buying
goods that Mrs. Hubbard did not or
der. applying them to his own use and
, having them charged to her. Wilbur
tells the police that he has obtained
goods to the amount of IS cents under
Misrepresentation. The complainant
alleges that the amount is greater. Will
bur will be arraigned in the Auburn
municipal court, Friday forenoon. He
was bailed out Of Jail, Thursday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
WEST PALMYRA.
ICE AND SNOW.
Distribution CT Those Christmas Gifts
as Noted by Weather Men.

Washington, Dec. 15.-As whole the
area covered with snow at p. NJ.
Dee. II, vas greater than at the same
hour on the 1th instant, the southern
limit over the northern portion Of the
Central valleys extending from 100 to
500 miles farther south, While near the
New England ard Middle Atlantic
coast. where there was Il light covering
on the. eth, snow has disappeared.
Much SHOW has fallen during the W. Elk
in the mountain districts OF New Eng
land, in north-central New York, and
in the upper Lake districts, where the
depths now vary from 6 to more than
30 incnes. the greatest depths being re-
ported, from stations along the southern
shore of Lake Superior. Considerable
snow is now shown over an area en-
bracing portions of Montana, Idaho,
and Washington. that We're wholly free
from snow on the 18th.
There is now more snow than at the
corresponding date of the previous year
in the upper Lake region. but in the
lower Missouri valley, lower Lake re-
gion. and New England, there is con-
siderab,y less.
Since the 18th instant, there has ben
2 general increase in ice formation in
all northern districts. and both the
Missouri and Mississippi rivers are now
frozen much farther south, ice being 6
inches thick at Omaha. and 9 inches at
keokuk. from which places no ice was
reported Dec /. Reports from stations
on the upper Mississippi show an in
crease ranging from to inches and
those OH the upper Missouri from to 8
inches as compared with the measure
ments of the previous week. The riv-
ers OF New England now have from 6
to 10 inches. the increase over last
week being less marked than in the
western rivers.
There is row more ice than there was
at the corresponding date of 1902, in
the more northerly rivers, with the
exception of the upper Missouri, where
there is considerably less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

At the meeting of the Allegro Club.
this week, several new members, botn
active and honorary We're unanjmously
elected. The reading ON The Life Of
Bach was concluded by Miss Beane.
the president. and selections from Bach
and Grieg We're rendered by Master Leo
Andrews, Miss Susie Downing, Miss
Helen York and Miss lVerda Percival.
Each member at roll call responded
with the translation of short musical
puzzle story. Miss Marguerite Lowell
won picture of Haendel as prize I'm
the game of Progressive Chords. The
club was adjourned to p. NJ. Satur-
day, Jan. 9. 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The clerks of the Augusta post Office
have recently organized and joined the
United Association of Post Office
Clerks. whose object is the passage
of the classification bill and certain
bills pertaining to pensioning retired
clerks of that department. The officers
of the Augusta branch of this ASSOC
citation are: President, Robert A. Cony:
vice president. Walter Poor: secre-
tary-treasurer, H. B. Robinson: direc-
tors, John c. Arnold, Fred b. Hill, ID.
W. Loyejoy and A. w. Stewart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
Daily kenntbee Journs

Cards Of Thanks, obituary not,o.a
resolutions Of respect, etc. WIN n
charged at the rate Of ten cent? -
line. No charges lees than ssyesfvs
I'VE cents.
All advertising, announcements 4 a.
tsrtaihments, whose object 70 tn
raising Of money, will be charged q
the rate Of fifteen cents . linz.
Advertising notices, news form, win b
excluded from our local columns. q.
cept such as refer to advertisers %.
cupying space in our adveetfG1na
columns. and will be run undG 8
separate head on one of IL jouaa
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receiyo u
journal promptly will confer o feyes
BY notifying the ONCE Immediately,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
STATE NEWS.
PENoBscoT.
NEWPORT.

There VIII be Christmas concerts in
both chufches on Sunday evening, and
Christmas trees on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Lewis attended
the Grange in Waterviile. this week,
also Mrs. Alice Grant
Rev. S. S. Ross has opened a club
room in the CroXford block for the
benefit OF the young men.
The fair given by the Rathbone Sis
tiers, Wednesday, was well patronized
as was also the entertainment in the
evening.
DIR. OYman Hill of Monticello, is Wis
ting his brother, Rev. NJ. S. Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The calendar fiend. if he may be
called such. is getting in his work these
days and many merchants are encour-
aging him by the free distribution Of
calendars. Ordinarily calendar
makes a good ad for a man. because it
is an ad that lasts a whole year" says
Water street business man. 1.-The adj
vertising on the calendar must be diff
ferent from thai placed in newspaper.
A neat card is all that is required.
distribute calendars to my regular. GUS
toners, but when it comes TO placing
them in the hands OF Tom, Dick AMI
Harry, who are nothirE more or less
than souvenir gathcrers, why I simply
cur it OUT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
Chicken and Almond Sandwiches.
THE Mckay WILL
Is Objected to by Relatives and Hear
ing Has Been Granted.

Boston. Dec. 1.-THE probate court OF
Suffolk county was to admit TO probate
today, the will of the late millionaire in.
ventor. Gordon Mckay of Newport Ia,
no opposition been manifested. but as ap-
pearanceS We're entered in behalf of i've
remonstrants, no action was taken. A
hearing will be given to the interested
parties At Il date not yet assigned.
The remonStrantS>to the will. which be
qucathS several millions to Harvard Uni
We; sity. are Nellie S. Abbott of Concord
n. H.. Il cousin of the deceased. ana Mrs
Harriet Foster. sister OF Miss Abbott
and also Il resident of Concord.
Both rcmonStrantS We're represented ~
attorneys in court, Today" Formal Obj
iectionS were filed. The court anrounceL
that hearing would he given al some
time agreeable to all the interested par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
SOMERSET,
HARTLAND

Lewis Fish of st Adams, was in town
Wednesday.
w. e. Seeilins in putting in a new
line of Christmas goods.
Many from this town attended the
Maine State Grange at Waterville
AS the travelling is at the present
time there is need Of more blacksmiths
in town.
WEST PALMYRA.
Mr. and MIS-. Lincoln Merrick Of St
Adams, We're i'll town, Tuesday, on their
way to Watervile, to attend the
Grange meeting.
F. w. Dyer was in Waterville,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding TWENTY-FIVE words coming under
the head Of WANTED. FOR SALE. TO
for II cents and cents for each subsn-
Guent insertion. ADVANCE PAYMENT
In sending by mail remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order as
count for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The Gift Sale opens IN the Meth
odist Chapel Saturday at two o'clock.
The following articles will be on sale.
embroidered pin cushions picture
frames, Novelties in burnt leather.
handkerchiefs, conrmode sets, sofa pill
lows, sleeveholders. slippers. dolls.
fancy stocks, fancy work bags. aprons
and Christmas trees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TO-DAY,

Mi.o-na
a. A. Soule
Geo. d. Haskell. ~,
Percy w. Means. ,'
Munyon's Paw Paw. >
Iost--Ladies' satchel. !{5gt 81
For Sale-Seyen Horses
Mrs. Cram. Clairyoyant.
Augusta Steam Laundry.
For Saie-Diamond Rings. 8
For Sale-Hubbard Squash
For Sale-F. w. Allen & Co. ts
Wanted-Nice Capable Girl.
Homer r. Dill, Taxidermist.
Chas. Click. Tailor. Gardiner.
Lewiston Optical Co., Gardiner.
To Let-Two Furnished Rooms. y,
To Let-Furnished Front Room.
For Sale-Watches for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
A TWO-DAYS HUNT
To Be INDUCED in by Kaiser and Hi
Royal Visitors.

Berlin. Dec. l7.-Emperor William
Grand Duke Vladimirc of Russia Prince
Henry of Prussia. the Russian anbassa-
dor, Count Won OSten-S Sac ke;:. and a grca
following of other notable persons left
Berlin. Thursday. for the forest of Goelr
in the province of Hanover, for Il tive
DAYS hunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The many Augusta friends Of Sam E.
Conner, City Editor OF the Journal,
who has been seriously sick for num-
Der of weeks past at his home in
Brewer, will be glad to hear that he is
now on the road to recovery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

At the regular meeting of the North
Augusta Grange, Saturday night, there
will be a literary prgram and refresh
rents of cake, coffee, steamed CLAIMS,
etc. A good attendance is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The Christmas sale of fancy articles
and home made candies by the Murray
Club opens at the Universafist Vestry
today at o'clock. Entertainment this
evening at eight o'clock. 1919
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

Christmas sale of fancy articles and
homemade candy by the Murray Club
at the Universalist vestry this after
noon and evening, Admission free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

Miss Alice Wefeh invites all who are
interested, to sale of hand painted
china, suitable for. Christmas gifts. at
her home. 1928 State street. Dec 21st
and 22d from 10 A. M. to 10 r. M.
Dec1Sd3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

Miss Chick chiropodist has parlors at
65 Green ST. She also makes q spe-
cialty of manicuring, pedicuring. sham
pooling, and hygienic treatment Of the
scalp and face. Dec15e0d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
WANTED.

Stocks of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hooss
and Shoes. Spot cash paid for tn.
above. Full particulars at once. E. J.
Brown. 9 Perkins Ave-, Maiden, Ma...
Decl7dfmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

Holly and evergreen wreaths for
Christmas at Ben Venue parlors. Or
der by telephone at the parlOrs or at
Bowditch & Webster's. decl6d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The Village District Schools will
close, today, for the Christmas vacation
of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

New and pretty Christrnas gifts at
reasonable prices. including Miss Cows
water-celor. novelties. svOssH,ts Es-
change. nov: gd-clrOtec2s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Tsisphsns Call, ma 3
Nocturne.

He steered across the floor at night,
The room was pitchy black;
He loudly sMore-and then went of
Upon another tack!
Yale Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

The Cushnoc Tribe, No. ~. = o. r.. -.
will hold fair ana trlAfna rOey -
City NAIL IN Dec. ~. q aadsa1 deeo
- -5. Em1Vo0e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

Mrs. Harriet b. Snowe instructor in
medical gymnastics. The Winthrop.
; Dec1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
POLO

AT Salen-Salea, y: Lynn. \.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, {; Stoneham, G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

| very thin or crushed fine. Freeze solid.
then turn into mould and pack in ice
and salt.
DeviIed Almonds.
Cover a pound of fresh blanched al
, monds with pint of milk to which you
have added Il teaspoonful of cayenne or
paprica or a few drops of Tobasco
| sauce. Let the milk be lukewarm.
Steep the almonds i'm the milk for
twenty-four hours, then dry on soft
| towel. Spread on fiat buttered dishes
and dry in Il hot oven until they are a
golden brown. Stir them frequently,
basting with a little butter When
brown enough sprinkle with a little
salt. Serve hot with salad or cold
| meat course.
Chicken and Almond Sandwiches.
Chop fine the meat from breast of
cooked chicken and mix with half a
pound of sweet almonds, blanched,
dried and chopped fine: add a little
salt, pinch of powdered mace. white
pepper to taste, and a few tablespoon
fuls of stiff whipped cream or soft
white cream cheese. Mix to 4 smooth
paste and spread on thin squares of
whole wheat bread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18
Loo,., Nesss..

Luas Kuro soothes ana nssls sore throats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-18

very thin or crushed fine. Freeze solid
then turn into a mould and pack in ice
and salt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
FED THE DOCTOR.
How He Made Use of Food


 Sometimes it is the doctor himself who finds it wise to quit the medicines and cure himself by food
 Tn looking around. for a concentrated palatable prepared food l got hold oi Grape-Nuts and immediately began using it four times a day, exclusively for break fe st with milk. for luncheon and dinner as dessert, and cup on retiring" says a physician of Mt Zion, Ill.
 q had had nervous dyspepsia for over a year. My normal weight is 140 pounds. but l had been steadily losing flesh until a month ago l only weighed 122 pounds. I concluded it vas time to throw phvsic to the dogs in my, case. Twenty-four hours after starting the Grape Nuts re- zine the fullness and distress after eat ing had ceased. The heartburn. water brash palpitation of the heart and other symptoms that had reminded me for over a year that I had stomach soon disap- peared, and I can now eat a square meal and feel good afterwards.
 "I weighed yesterday and was surprised to find that l had gained Is pounds in a month and the end is not yet.
 'aThe nervous symptoms have entirely Disappeared and l am stronger than l have been for two years. l thank you Tor placing Grape Nuts at the disposal ot those suffering from nervous dyspepsia Name given by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02

tain fell on the final act. A distinct feat ure was the song by Charles w. Willing of the team of Herbert and Willing, the chorus of which started off something like this: "If you can't be a bell-cow- fall in behind"
 Phroso, the mechanical doll, accomp- lished its purpose--it set people in the audience talking. 9Of course it's a man." said a young fellow sitting on the fifth row, "I saw his eyes blink" "Get out" said his companion, its nothing but a wax figure I've been watching the thing 8 face and I havnt seen an eyelash move"
 Roberts, Hayes and Roberts started the ball rolling last evening, and had the house. in an uproar of merrimeur before they had been on the stage many min utes.
 Charlie Rossow, who looks to be about 13 inches tall, caught the audience with a btirlesque on Sousa, the march king. Later the Rossow midgets, styled the "Lilliputian Comedians" made a great hit, especially in their boxing contest. Al Leach and the three young women, known dn the Dill as the "Rosebuds, presented musical sketch that proved a, winner. The last number on the pro- gramme W IS one of the best. It was pre- septed by johnson, Davenport and Lorrel- lo, whp are exceedingly clever acrobats.
 The usual matinee will be given on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
lmpressiveness of "Ben Hur."


 All who have seen Klaw Erlangers big production of Ben Hur.' which comes to the Jefferson next week, agree that nothing more beautiful inspiring and. edifying than the Healing of the Lepers" in the sixth act of the stupend- ous spectacle, has ever been offered on the stage of the American theatre. IL accounts in great measure, Tor the remarkable vogue Ben Hur' has ac- qulred in this country, for at this point, the great play is most truly, and in a high sense, religious"
 This scene, it is said, gives it it's won derful value and extraordinary power. and makes 1t appeal to class of people who seldom enter the doors of a theatre, as well as those who are habitual thea tre-goers. A large number of orders are being received from out-of-town and q reduced rate is announced on all roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
RISES IN BERLIN EXCHANGE.
Silver 3's Bought in Frankfurt Be
 cause of Roosevelt's Message.

Berlin. February 1.-The upward move ment on the Stock Exchange gained strength and volume during the past week, almost all the departments scoring rises. The principal causes for the ris- ing tendency are the abundance of money the large government loan operations to he carried through in the near future and in lesser degree the improved tone of the iron market, which last week made further progress.
 The announcement of the transforma- tion of the Krupp works into a joint stock company scarcely affected the mar lxet Nevertheless Dresdener bank stock rose upon the banks personal relations with the Krupp firm. Other bank stock rose strongly on prospects of large earn inrs through the forthcoming loans and Disconto Gezelleschaft advanced through nrospects of settlement Of the Vene- zuela claims in which the bank Is heavily interested.
 The domestic securities recorded an ad- vance and all foreign rentes were very strong.
 Silver three's were heavily bought on the Frankfurt stock exchange because of President Roosevelts message regarding the proposed silver conference Railways were mostly higher. Ocean transporta- tion securities further advanced. Ham burg American reaching 10S,lo and North German-Loyd 974O Hamburg capitalists bought actively Hamburg-Americ se- curities.
 Coal and iron shares were moderately higher and most of the other industrials were strong, especially Electricals.
 The uncommon abundance of money continues to affect the foreign exchange. The reichsbank will probably remain al per cent for a week or ten days longer
 Private advices from Hamburg state that the complaints made regarding the classification of American grain referred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
James o,NeiII.

James ONein seems to have found a worthy successor to his famous Monte Cristo'' in Hall Gaines 'Frhe Manxman' which he will present at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday. It is most high ly commended, and will no doubt prove as thoroughly enjoyable as everything eise this popular favori has given the atre patrons. The supporting company, which is large and strong includes Miss May Buckley, one of the most talented leading ladies of her years in this coun- try. Joseph Kilgour, Carries Kent and Frank Connor, all well known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
FULL TEXT OF CHANCELLOR
 CARMICHAEL'S DECISIOE IN THE < INJUNCTION AGAINST STRIKERS
(contInued From Third Paee)

 At. Pep. S14; Pettibone vs U. s. 14S U. S.. 197.
 It results from the foregoing discussion that the motion of the respondent to dissolve the injunction, and the motion to modify the injunction, as well as the mo- ton to dismiss the bill for want of equity, must each be overruled.
 The Register will enroll this decree: This cause, coming on to be heard, Was submitted upon motion to dismiss the bill of complaint for want of equity; upon motion to dissolve the injunction in the cause, and upon motion to modify the injunction. And the same being duly con !. sidered and understood by the cour;. the court is of the opinion that said motions are not well taken
 It is. therefore, ordered. adjudged and decreed that said motions be and they are hereby separately and severally over ruled.
 It is further ordered that the respond ents have leave to answer within thirty days. J. c. CARMICHAEL.
 Chancellor. January 2S, 190S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
At the Bijou.

One of the best vaudeville bills that Manager Wells has presented to the peo- pie of Birmingham Ii. g season will eem- mence a weeks engageTlent at the 8iJ tonight The following is what the At lanta critics have to say of the show:
 One of the best vaudeville bills ever presented in Atlanta was that given at the Bijou last evening. A whirlwind of applause began with the first number and ended in a small tornado as the cur