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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-04

A piece Of flannel dampcned with Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and bound on the affected
parts. 10 better than q plaster for . lame back
and for pains In the side or chest Pain Balm
has no superior a. . linimeut for tho relief or
deep seated, muscular and rheumatic pains.
For sale by Nessick. LonR & Co., Irvington:
w. A. Damcron Bro. wcems; @. w. Sanders
& Son. White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-04
TO CURE A GOLD I'm ONE pAy

Take LAxstiye Bromo ouinine Tablets. All
=. w. Groves signature u on each box. CSC
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Summary Of the stocks.

Indications favor good bank state
ment. y
Reported Rock Island and Frisco
declined Seaboard control and that
road will be operated separately.
President Fish Of Illinois Central
says the southern states will have the
greatest prosperity in their history
the coming year.
Crop and weather conditions en-
tirely favorable.
Dunn's review says that. notwith-
standing several unsatisfactory fea.
lures, the volume of trade continues
large.
B~radsteet's says a quieting down
Of demand has become more manifest
In the iron and steel trade.
Denver & Rio Grande-July sur
plus, $780,, 1879; decline, $103,46
Twelve industrials declined 2 per
cent.
Twenty active railroads advanced
81 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
PERSONAL

j. Hilario Montoya Of Sapello was
in town on business today.
Simon Bacharach. Las Vegas mer-
chant, is in Town on business mat
tiers.
Simon Bacharaeh, Las Vegas aer
chant, is in Albuquerque on business
matters.
Pedro Marquis, ex-probate judge,
left for his home in T~rementina yes
terday afternoon.
Edward SWeeny Of Litchflefa. III,
returned yesterday from IN outing al
the Harvey mountain home.
Miss Nettie Levy returned last
night from Pueblo, where she attend
Ell the marriage Of sher brother, Sam
Levy.
E. P. Hyde, superintendent of the
Pueblo smelter. was in the city dur
ing the week on an ore buying expe-
dition.
Frank J. Cutler, the expert mining
man, who spent three days in the city,
left for home today, taking with him
a fine Weber piano.
Richard Dunn Of near Rociada, as
the Ration Reporter would say, has
returned home accompanied by John
Critics of this city, who goes to the
wilds for an outing.
r. B. Schuonmaker of Tie Optic
and Chas. Brown returned yesterday
afternoon from a weeks outing in the
mineral districts of San Miguel coun.
ty and at the Harvey ranch.
Passengers through the city yester.
day afternoon we're Mrs. A. p. Wicker
sham and two daughters, bound from
Los Angeles to their home in Chicago
Mrs. Wickersham is a niece of A. D.
Whitson of Albuquerque.
Bias Sanchez, deputy sheriff o.
Mora county, came in to town yester
day, bringing with him Juan hamlnez
supposed to be connected with the
murder of the sheep herder. neal
Wagon Mound, some weeks ago.
Charlie Rhodes has gone to Albu
querque o pitch for the Browns 70
morrow in the second game Of the
series with the Old Town Tigers te
determine which shall have the honor
Of representing the city in the fail
tournament.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Rosenwald expect
to 60 down to Albuquerque tomorrow
to make a short visit and bid goot
bye to their relatives and friends be
fore starting on their European trip
They will start east in about two
weeks and sail on the goth OF mex
month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

We, the undersigned boss BARRIERS
Of the city Of Las Vegas, do hereby
agree to shut our several barber shops
up on Saturday nights at IL O'Clock
p. M. commencing September 26,
1903. Thos z. Blouvelt, H. b. Smith,
Simon Ensinas, Ed A. O'Brien, Q. L,
Gregory. 9-l22
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

A grand ball will be given at the
Stewart dancing academy. Rosenthal
hall, Saturday evening. September 26.
Fine floor. and music will be furnish
ed by a professional pianist from
Chicago. Every one assured a good
time. Come one, come all. Gentle
men, 75c; ladies'. free. 9-134
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

WANTED-Manager for new branch
OF our business here in Las Vegas.
Write promptly, with references.
The Morris Wholesale House, Gin.
cinnati. o. 9-13l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Chicago, III, and Return, 1870.

On account OF Chicago Centennial,
September 26th to October LIST. tick.
cts will be sold from Las Vegas at
above rate September 26-27 and 2s,
limited for return to october 9th.
Continuous passage both directions.
w. J. LUCAS. Agt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Take the free hack for the Misses
O'Brien's millinery store on Bridge
street. The latest styles on exhibition,
remodeling done. 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Notice to MIX Customers.

The dairymen Of Las Vegas wish
to inform the public that, beginning
October LIST, they will deliver milk
only once a day, the delivery being
made in the morning. N. S. Beldon.
A. S. Moye, J. p. Geyer, Harris Bros.
9-24.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

FOR RENT.-Pasture. eighty acres
Of alfalfa and oats pasture. VIII
rent entire or take horses by month.
Address Valley ranch, Pecos. n. M.
9-141
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Lost-A silver ". C. T. U. badge.
between the M. Z. church and Twelfth
street. Finder please return to this
Office and receive reward. 9-133
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Examinations Of teachers for third
grade certificates were being held at
the court house by the county board
this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

wanted-To rent four room house,
furnished or unfinished; address
No. 4 are Optic, stating location and
price. 9-114.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Low Rates From Eastern Points I,
New Mexico.

The Santa Fe will sell n way sec.
ond c colonlst tickets from all east
ern points on their line to all points in
New Mexico. at one half the first class
one way rate, plus two dollars.
This offers an excellent opportunity
for eastern people to visit the western
country at a nominal rate, during the
next few months. W. J. LUCAS, Agt. u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Fine Signs are made by Pittenger.
See new styles at the shop on Sixth
street. Also interior decoration exc
cuted in the most artistic manner
Phones IA, Vegas; 101 Colorado. SO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Easiest payments and no interest
on pianos bought OF the Columbint
Music company. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
LOW Rates 10 California.

The Santa re will sell s~econd-class
colonist tickets daily from September
Is, to Nov. 80, to all PORTS in Califor.
mia, at rate Of $25. w. J. LUCAS,
II Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Wanted-A good boy thoroughly
acquainted with city; must have
wheel; salary, SIS per month. ". Y.
Tel. Co. 9-l40
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

The New Hats shown by the Misses
o'Brien, Bridge St., are said by every
body to be exceedingly stylish and
beautiful. They also do remodeling
tastefully and at moderate charge. All
ladies invited to call. 90
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

HELP WANTED-Circular and sam
pie distributors wanted; no can
vassing; good pay. COOPERATIVE
Adv. Co., N. Y. 9-13t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

For hotels and restaurants the Reed
extra heavy tinware is the only thing;
see 1t at Behring's. 9-5S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Wanted-Competent housekeeper.
1929 Third st. Vegas Phone 26S.
9.135
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Take family ana visitors for dinner
tomorrow at Duvall's and be salts
fled. 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Apprentice wanted at Pethoud &
Co.'S millinery store, 61O Douglas Az
9.104.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

The Chicago pianist. Mrs. Kurtz.
will play tonight at the rooms Of the
Columbine Music Co. SO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

IT'S perfection! The Imperial Ger
man granite ware sold by Gehring.
9.5S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

The Las Vegas Light 4 Fuel Co,
are now prepared to furnish Willow
Creek coal at $3.50 per ion delivered,
OF $3.50 by the Al .2Ttf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Music lessons free for a month
from any teacher in town you may
choose If you buy d piano from the
Columbine company. So
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

For Sale--Eight-room house, best
corner in town, at reasonable terms.
Inquire at this office. 9-131
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

FOR RENT-Fine. large, furnished
room on Plaza, second floor. In.
quire over Davis & Sydes. 9-l39
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

FIRST NJ. L. CHURcH-At the NJ.
Z. church tomorrow the pastor will
eael ii "A o'clock On the subject,
Tristan Education,' the sermon 60
followed by d service for the hap.
tism of infants; preaching also by the
pastor at7:S0 p. m; Sunday school
at 9:45 a. M; union meeting Of the
young peoples societies Of the city
af ESQ D. m. a very hearty welcome
is extended to strangers and the poor,
and 10 all who do not attend divine
services elsewhere.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

The mining boom is coming. Geh
ring is ready with tools and supplies
9.5s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Examination Of Teachers.

Notice Is hereby given that there
will be an examination Or teachers at
the court house in Las Vegas the last
Saturday in September and October,
for third.graie certificates, and the
last Friday in N yember for all
grades.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices Ior household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Ladies will bear in mind that the
latest in millinery a be found at
Pethoud & Co.'s, Douglas Ave. 9.125
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Fried chicken for supper Fridays
at the Imperial. 9.2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Best Of everything to eat at the I'm
perial. Rates by the week or month.
s.a5 n.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Piano For sale-sso.

A good secondhand piano by Co
lumbine Music Co.; cash or easy pay
mcnts. 9-5
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
--Rey. Charles j. French, rector:
Holy communion, 7:30 a, M; Sunday
school, 10 a. m; morning prayer and
sermon, II a. M; evening prayer and
sermon. s p. nj. Tourists and stran.
gers especially welcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Genuine Mexican chile and fresh
oysters at the Imperial. 9.25
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

BAPTIST CHURCHILL a. m,
preaching by the pastor; Subject,
Gods Challenge" I p. M, Union G,
E. meeting at the Methodist church.
s p. m, preacA4ng BY the pastor; sub
ject, Secret Sins Frank G. Ward,
pastor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

For sale by columbine Music Co.
"A good secondhand piano, SIS. Also
a good organ for SIS; cash Or pay
ments II desired. Do
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
Fashion Notice.

| have just received q full line OF
new samples for tailor-made suits and
walking skirts Of the most exclusive
styles from Chas. A. Stevens & Bro
Chicago. Mrs. w. s.. Standish. 9-79
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Chicken dinner Wednesdays an
Sunday at the Imperial. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Norman Skinner, pastor. Reg
uIar morning worship at II o'clock;
subject of sermon. @Shakespeare's
Dogherry as a Religious Guide
Evening worship at 7.30. This will
be a lantern service, with New Tesla
ment pictures. Sunday school and
pastors Bible class at 9:45 a. m.
The Christian Endeayor society will
meet with the Epworth league in the
Methodist chapel at $50 p. m. The
church extends a hearty welcome to
strangers and visitors in the city and
to all people not elsewhere due in
church service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

II will pay you to have picture fran.
ing done at M. Biehl's 5l4 Douglas
ayspss.s Cslo. spAona. 31s. e-S3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

BROWNS CHAPEL A. NJ. Z
CHuRCH-Sabbath school at 1880
a. nj; preaching at 11:l5 a. M g,
+ services al $50 i. m. and
preaching at 5 p. m. All are cordially
invited to attend these services. +
Justien DeClelland, pastor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26

Duvalls for fine Sunday dinner.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-26
MAGGIE ]. BUCHER.
JESUS MA QUINTANA,
ENRIQUE ARMIJo,

County Examining Board, San Migue
county. 912l
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

these summer nights is the steamer Grand
Republic, fitted up as footing roof gar
den
Lillian Burkhardt leads the performance
at Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre
with her sketch, "A Strenuous Daisy.
Among the other entertainers will be Sher-
man and dc Forest, Gardiner and Leonard,
the Two Roses. the Twin Star Brothers
and Sheridan and Anger,
Capt. Racket" will be given at Proctor's
l25th Street Theatre. Robert Cummings
and Pearl Landers head the company.
The regular season at Proctor's Fifty
eighth Street Theatre begins Tomorrow
night with new play by Charles Il. Gala
han and Dan Hart called SLAVES Of the
Mine"
F, c. Burnand's comedy. Dolly and
Betsy is announced at Proctor's Fifth
Avenue Theatre. Frederick Bond and
Beatrice Morgan taking the principal
parts.
Sunday concerts will be given az usual
at the Proctor theatres
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Rain or shine, it is always snug and pleas
ant at the Crystal Gardens. on the New
York Theatre building Lifting the Cup"
has pleased the public fancy. az have the
Pony Ballet and Ned Wayburn's Minstrel
Misses One Of the new entertainers this
week will be Paul La Mari, who does To-
markable things with punching bag.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

ia Traviata" is offered at Terrace Garden
beginning tomorrow night, with THE
Chimes OF Normandy" as the bill for to-
night Cleopatra vicini recently Of the
Royal Italian Opera Company, will sing
Violetto Vaiery in LA rraviata." The
promenade and smoking concerts are
agreeable features Of Terrace Garden.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

-The Great Lafayette" remains as the
headliner at ST. Nicholas Garden. Next
in importance on the bill will be Charmion
with an act new to New York. Florence
Brockway, looping the loop, will be held
over for another week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

The cinen a. ograph pictures of the cor
onation Of King Edward are being shown
again at the Eden Musse, Pope Leo living
in state is still figure in the waxworR
exhibition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

"Otoyo.' the comic opera song in Japan
by Night" on the Madison Square Garden
roof, has had five weeks of excellent pat
ronage. Japan by Night" liz charming
summernight resort
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Pain i exhibition in the Manhattan Beach
amphitheatre has never been IN elaborate
and beautiful az it is this year THE Last
Days of Pompeii" is thoroughly satisfying
to the eye and almost terrifying in its
climax. The fireworks that succeed it are
u fine spectacle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

"The Johnstown Flood" is standard
attraction at Coney Island. Among the
other things that are offered to the island
visitors are the l.. A. Thompson Scenic
railways, the Old Mill, the Great Coal Mine
and the White World all on Surf avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Isabelle Urquhart and her company
playing humorous little piece called Even
Stephen, appear in the place OF honor at
Keith's. Howard and Bland ia A Strange
their quota of fun. Mr.. Keith also promises
that eccentric comedian, John F. Leonard;
Kelly and Violette in their high-cass sing
ing speciality, the Golden Gate Quartette,
Orvile and Frank in novel acrobatic work
Walter Daniels with his famous impersona-
tions, Gliding and Fox, Hebrew comedians;
Harry B. Lester in monologue, and Law
renee Crane, the Irish magician.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Marie Dressler giving an imitation Of
Cecilia Loftus's imitation Of herself ought
to be worth going far to see. II is safe o
predict that il will be the star feature of
to-night's performance at Hammerstein's
Paradise Roof Garden. Miss LOTUS il
appearing in Chicago in vaudeville, and her
imitation OF Miss Dressler is among the
best which she does. The programme
at the Paradise Garden for the coming week
will continue the high standard already set
by Mr.. Hammerstein, many OF the best at
fractions being kept over from last week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

One Of the prettiest sights in the harbor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

The New Star Theatre began its season
last night with performance by the Black
Patti Troubadours, whose engagement
will continue throughout the present
week. Besides the Black Patti the com.
pany comprises many excellent singers
cakewslkers and buck and whrlwind
dancers. A farce called "Darktown's Circus
Day" Ia part of the show,
The New Star has been redecorated
and in many ways improved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

This will be gala week for "The Wizard
Of or" at the Majestic. winding up on Sat
urday night with the visit Of Sir Thomas
Upton and about two hundred me mbers
Of the Iarchmont Yacht Club Sir Thomas
will set in the Sammy" box, and il Lotta
Faust doesn't have something pat to sing
to him II will I've strange.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

II is safe to predict a prosperous en-
gagement for "The Christian, now running
at the Academy of Music Edward j.
Morgan is seen again as John Storm and
Viola Aliens old part of Glory Qudyle il
assumed by Clara Blandick.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

For four weeks more "The Earl Of Paw
tucket" will exhibit himself al the Man
haitian Theatre. Then he will 60 over to
the Princess to renew the great success that
has attended him from the day OF his in
PRODUCTION to New York, which occurred
at the Madison Square.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

"The Limited Mail" one of the most
thrilling Of the popular melodramas. ia
announced at the Third Avenue Theat re
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Very few musical comedies have achieved
the popularity gained by THE Runaways
at the Casino. In addition to it's many
song hits it offers such excellent bits of
comedy AZ The Golden Tree of Truth,
the Giant Rooster Dance, the Rose Ballet
and the Coronation March
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

The most brilliant sight in New York
ia Luna Park when it is lighted up, and the
crowds who 90 there are not less interesting
Several nights in each week special attrac-
lions are offered. and there are always
A Trip to the Moon, Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea, the baby incubs-
tors, Hagenl eck's animal show. the circus.
Cameronis slide for life ard many other
absorbing things. There is only one Luna
Park
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Almost every one is fascinated by the
sight of wild animals, and 40 almost every
one who goes to Copey Island goes to Bos-
tock's show at the Sea Beach Palace. The
performances Of the educated ape, the
twenty seven lions are the leading feat ures
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

bride taker, gambler and drunkard. could
intervene where blood had been shed.
But Waejkd's chance had passed. 1t does
not return. Ndiuschd. cowed, humbly goes
upstairs to the kitchen, there to clean the
samovar. and the aged Lukd groans. for
he knows what life it, and its queer eddies
and whirlpoolS of chance
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

Its counterpart exists in every city, great
and small. Thieves. prostitutes. men and
women. the very dregs OF life, pass their
battered days and nights in these foul
caves. Gorky confesses to living in such
places while no wandered through some
of the Russian towns. Anarchists are not,
as is popularity supposed, born or bred in
these pest alleys, whose inhabitants are
too degraded. too worn out to harbor plans
for the overthrow Of governments The
vermin that burrow in the mud and dark
ness are not dangerously brave or en-
dowed with destructive energies
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

About this time you begin to suspect
that the well-meaning Luka Is a trouble
breeder. Every pie In which he has put,
his finger 30 far Ia spoilt. He, too, vanishes
AZ noiselessly as he appeared In Act Nv.
what is left Of the gang sits at the same old
dingy table drinking and discussing, in
terminably discussing the events OF the
past, and also LukG. He Ia branded az
a liar, a bore, q kil-joy, a busybody. and
one who causes trouble. What IL no lies
or tells the truth? What's the difference,
anyhow His truth caused murder, his
lies did no one good. and 80 they sheer
sneer at the world, sheer at themselves
occasionally, Pilate-lilte, asking what il
truth? Tho Tartar prays in a corner and
reads his Koran, the rest yell out drunken
song, the shoemaker plays his concertina
The old actor, worse sot than ever, asks
the Tartar to pray for him, goes out to the
yard and hangs himself. The Baron dis
covers the swinging body and announces
the fact to his comrades. One answers
wrathfully: 80 he must spoil our sin cling
the fooll- And with that the curtain drops,
leaving you puzzled, Disguised. shocked.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-08-09

yet somehow or other touched Gorky
has caught something Of "the strange.
irregular rhythm Of life" in this piece, and
you feel the vibration OF truth in every
line Of the extremely plastic dialogue.
That the stage has, or has not, any busi-
ness with such speotacles never occurs to
the spectator until out upon Berln's broad
avenue of trees pulsing with life. Inter
den Linden.