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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-02-27

Washington Feb. %. The Indianola
| Miss. postoffice case occupied th'
major portion of the time or the SEN
ate Yesterday. Mr.. TIllman spoke TO
three hours in continuation OF his re
MARKS begun Monday on the rac'
question. and was followed by Mr.. Car
mack, of Tennessee.
Mr.. Tillman, In opening his remarks
in reference to the lndlanola. MISS ,
postoffice case. said the President an
the Postmaster General In 0ealin
with the Indianola postoffice, wer'
both tyrannical and unconstitutional
He wanted to know If, in hguring
on the.purpose of their new born zeal
this cloa- blooded, calculative, advised
ly- taken action was not prompted by
low motive.
COERCING THE WHITES.
He charged that 800. 900 negroes are
coercing so, 900, 900 white people in the
North TO deal with 1900. 900 white
men in the South, in the interest OF
the s, 900, 600 ignorant negroes in that
section.
He referred to the cost in lives and
money on account of the race problem
in this country, ano addressing the
Republican side. called upon them to
meet him upon the same plane OF
patriotism of race pride and ciyiliza,
fion and not to fall into the pitiful
cesspool of partisan politics.
He read extracts from the letter OF
the President written some time ago
giving his views with respect to ap-
pointments of negroes to office. he
wanted to be just to the President, ne
said hut the views were superficial.
"How little and small and mimi
tesimal., ne said, lis the knowledg 9
behind such view.
He added that the people or tn
North have no more use for the negro
at close quarters than he had. he
cited instances of assaults by negroes
on white women and declared that the
more the Northern people ind out
about the negro the less use they nave
for HIM. The ballot OF the negro.
he maintained, was menace to good
government, and the people OF the North
are coming to realize that the en-
reimbursement of him bordered on
crime.
CLOSED BY BAYONETS.
Reyerting to the Presidents utter
ance that he was unwilling to shut
the door of hope and opportunity in
the case of a worthy and competent
colored man, Mr.. Tillman said that at
first blush there is not a man alive
who would not agree with that senti-
ment, but he inquired if it ever occur
red to anyone that in opening that
door of hope 1T might not be shut in
the face of the white man. The door
of hope in South Carolina, he said. at
one time had been closed by bayonets
to the whites for eight years. while,
rapine, murder and mis- government
ran riot, with an abomnatllon IN the
sight of man presiding over the State.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-02-27

The Winnie Davis Chapter Of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy,, VIII
hold a called meeting Friday afternoon
ut 8 clock. with the President, Miss
Lucy Williamson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-02-27

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs Of dyspepsia. No
need to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures.
At any drug store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
Empire-@Across the Rockies

A good play roughly handled is about
all that can be said of the production
of Across the Rockies" a Western
melodrama. put on at the Empire Thea
ter twice yesterday. before fair-sized au-
diences. The play is from the prolific
pen Of JOHN J. McClusky. the author OF
Across the Pacific" and similar dramas
which have not as yet lost favor with
the .,ublic
The play treats of life in the Rockies.
near the Mexican border, about twenty
FIVE years ago. and is filled with stirring
scenes and thrilling climaxes. It num-
bers among its interesting features a
most realistic snowstorm and several
hand-to-hand struggles between the
rough men and women of the Mexican
border. Juan Mandoza. Mexican ban
dit. is the villain. He spends his time
terrorizing the town in which a number
Of Eastern people live Juan enlists the
aid Of band Of Apache Indians to as
sist him in marauding. and Bill Oliver
and Chiquita. the hero and heroine of
the play, whose parents were killed by
the Indians, always arrive upon the
scene 10 prevent the shedding of gore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
REFILLING OLD BOTTLES
A VIOLATION OF LAW
O.ders to Revenue Co Isctors to
Report Dealers

Dispensers OF liquor who arc given
over to the habit Of rsiiling bottles
that have once been flied and legally
stamped are treading a dangerous path
and exposing themselves to severe pen
alties- The Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue has issued a circular TO col
lectors bearing on this offense. It 10
expected reports Of offenders. prelim-
mary 10 prosecutions. viii be made by
the revenue officers.
The circular says the practice Of re-
using bottles is growing more and more
common The result Of II is the dispens-
ing OF inferior grades Of liquor is facili-
tated. and the new order will come close
home TO a large percentage OF the bars
of the country. The law fixes the pen
atty al both fine and Imprisonment.
A decision has been promulgated by
the bureau that person who takes or
ders for beer. receives the money there
for. and transmits the orders and money
to a brewer who ships directly to the
persons giving the order. Is not required
TO pay special tax. The fact that the
person taking the order receives com
mission from the brewer Is immaterial
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
Chase's-Vaudeviile.

Polite vaudeville would prove itself
worthy of the name If more attractions
like Mary Norman were offered Miss
Norman made her first bow to a Wash
ington audience at Chase's yesterday af-
ternoon. and in the two performances OF
he day, won applause with her refined
society caricatures. which showed that
genius need not cIothe itself in ridieu-
iously short skirts and painfully coarse
humor 10 win recognition.
Miss Norman gave a monologue of
her own writing. which has advanced
her to the headline on vaudeville bills
in all the larger cities. She imper-
sonates types OF American women, and
by the change of hats and wraps con-
verts herself into an intellectual Bos-
ton girl. a Southern girl, breezy Chi
cago girl. and several other women
whom every traveller has met hundreds
of times.
Hal Stephens gave representations OF
Jimmie Russell. Richard Mansfield. John
L. Sullivan. and number of other prom
inent men, ending his act with i'm
presentations of Joe Jefferson in Rip Van
Minkle. A. o. Duncan, a clever ven
triloquist. introduced modern political
events into the humor OF an act, which
was well received.
Owley and Randall gave a good Jug
Cling turn. Leroy Stuart had a Hoosier
monologue, and the performance ended
with a perpendicular bar act by the
AVOIDS. a capable athletic team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
NATIONAL CONVENTION
OF S. w. v. AUxILIARIES

The national convention Of auxiliaries
to Spanish War Veterans will be held
next week In New Haven. Il is ex-
pected when the convention meets that
district and State auxiliaries will be
abolished. and that district and State
will have one officer for each jurisdic-
ton. Such officers will be members of
the national council OF administration
and will be appointed by the president
general.
Mrs. Harriet L. scribner. president OF
the Mary Sherman Miles Auxiliary, has
written a paper TO the convection pro-
testing against the recent suspension OF
her auxiliary. on the grounds that the
action of Mrs. Lewis. president general,
was Illegal Mrs. Lewis has declared
she was justified In what she did. and
the matter VIII come before the con-
vention next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
COLUMBIA OPENS AUSPICIOUSLY
WITH f. H. SOTIERNS NEW PLAY

ward as in Iris" so far unbent as to
contribute materially to all the comedy
scenes.
Miss HaIned's wholesomeness
Yet, as the credit for the evening be-
longs 10 the play so the success of the
performance belongs to Miss Harmed.
Those who have seen her only as a whn-
ing. sobbing weak. and degraded woman
in such degenerate plays as the brill
liant Lady Windemere's Fan" and the
foetid Iris" must be amazed at the
wholesomeness, genuineness, and pure
spirit with which she has imbued the
role of Lady Lorna Leinster; and she
has colored the latter's speech with a
brogue which is truly delicious. This
new task, when considered with the older
enactments. however. establishes clear
ly the limitations of this actress. In
both instances she displays a world of
resource for the portrayal of the less
moving impulses of life. But her only
method of expressing passionate feel
ing seems 10 be to raise her voice until
II rasps. and shout until it strikes
through and through. AS Iris" and It's
associate studies in the dirt of the street
are composed chiefly OF passion 1t is
devoutly to be wished Miss Harmed win
find her new play a success.
Miss Harned's purpose. 1t is said. is to
rehearse her new play further during
a tour to the Pacific Coast and return,
and then 10 present it to New York
What her auditory of the metropolis will
decide may be confidently anticipated.
The work viii be voted uncertain"
light. "disjointed," or sporadic" ac-
cording to the theatergoer and his ia
vorite critic. But elsewhere-in provin-
cial cities which think for themselves,
and which know Shakespeare and enjoy
humor as Mr.. Sothern unquestionably
does-this new play will be freely pat
ronized and frankly enjoyed.
What. then, is to be said of THE
Light That Lies in Woman's Eyes? %
That it is a pleasing comedy. intellec-
tual, original. Iaughable; that it is well
performed by a company of capable &C
tors that it presents a successful star
in the most advantageous role she has
yet undertaken; and that a distinguish
ed audience heard it through with mani
fest pleasure and sent IL on its career
with a world of good wishes. In Mr..
Sothern's brief speech before the cur
tain he warned his hearers not to
encourage him too much or he might
write another play. Surely, after last
night. he will not hesitate for fear of
encouragement. A. d. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22

a good-looking. manly young fellow.
richly endowed with that quality that
makes artists-self poise. His concep-
ton of the role assigned him was highly
interesting and discretionary. He was
equally at ease in emotional and comedy
scenes, and was quick to make good
friends with an audience
Miss Mulkins, the Pert Barlow of the
play. is attractive. and makes Pert just
what she was intended to be. sweet,
girlish girl with q faithful little heart
Dave Braham. jr.. walked all over the
place with comedy honors OF the Chin
ME Fadden" variety, and certainly had
his associates working for their salary.
His work was excellent and Push Mil
Ter deserves to go down in theatrical
history with the aid of its clever ex-
ponent.
Mr.. Braham had a most able assistant
in May Vokes. who plays Cynthy. maid
to the Barlows. The role has isis Hop
kins'' for its prototype, but Miss Vokes
defies precedent. and adds much to the
eccentricities of the country girl
Wallace Worsely. a popular. Washing
tonian, plays Arthur Kendall in good
style. and Frank Monroe might have
stepped from the pages of Mr.. Blossoms
book. so complete was his interpreta
ton of the role of old Barlow. Charles
Willard as Uncle Jerry. Claude Cooper
in dual role. Anna stanton and Marie
Taylor added much to the excellence of
the performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
Lafayette-4His Last DoIlar.n

Notwithstanding that last evening in
augurated the theatrical season at two
of the leading Washington playhouses.
the Lafayette was comfortably filed.
and His Last Dollar" as written and
interpreted by David Higgins and his
company. was enthusiastically received.
The bill is the best the Lafayette has
offered since It opened it's doors more
than a month ago.
To those who have never gambled on
the horses, or chased elusive fortune on
change in Wall Street. His Last Dol
lar" is a most interesting revelation
The five acts exemplify the watehwords
OF the twentieth century. "These are
strenuous times" The Spectator, the
schemer, the broker, the banker, and the
rest OF that coterie which constitute the
bulls" bears" and lambs" are de-
picted so accurately and with so much
realism that many prosperous looking
gentlemen in the audience were seen
TO finger in their pockets nervously. so
anxious were they 10 play the stage
whispered tips that Iowa Midland"
was about to jump so points, and that
"Mongrel'' would win the rich Futurity
in an easy gallop.
The scene in the poolrocm. when the
Spectator. in the person Of Dave Hig-
gina. placed ali but his last dollar
on a 30 TO 1 shot. was perhaps a bit
too real for the comfort of those who
have played the ponies and failed to
cash in when the winner was announced
The story is not without merit Joe
Braxton starts out in life as the jockey
for Colonel Downs. a Kentucky gentle
man. who. as is usual with Kentucky
gentlemen, was the owner OF fast
horses. Braxton won with the eoIoneFs
horses. and when he made his stake, left
Kentucky TO try fortune in San Fran
cisco. He wins and loses a couple Of
fortunes, and finally turns up in New
York with a cool million and a deter
mination to corner all the stock in
Wall Street
He engages a broker. played by Ed
ward Emery. who falls before the temp
tation 20 use his knowledge OF Braxton' s
finances, TO accomplish his own gain. and
Braxton's ruin. At this iuncture Elean-
or, the daughter of Colonel Downs. ap-
pears in New York with 'Mongrel,' one
OF the colonel-s horses which has been
entered in the great Futurity race. The
colonel has lost his money, and Eleanor
wants to sell the horse She becomes
Braxton's sweetheart. and warns him of
the treachery of his Wall Street broker.
Eventually Braxton finds himself short
of funds. and In order to hold up the
price OF his railroad stock he must
raise 500, 600 The money must be paid
on Monday The preceding Saturday the
is run off. and Braxton places
the remainder OF his shattered fortune
on Colonel Downs horse at 30 to l.
wins. the fortune is recouped.
and Braxton and Eleanor Give happily
ever after"
Georgia Waldron made a very good
Eleanor. but honors were shared equally
with Katherine Miller. the girl from
Frisco who was in loye with Braxton 8
villainous broker. Alice Mortlock and
Marie lie Roy made the most OF their
as Alicia and Mrs. Giles,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22

Thousands OF physicians indorse the
Koch "Tubercuiine" treatment IS the
only cure for Consumption and asthma.
and many OF them send their patients
to the Offices Of the Koch Lung Cure
for treatr-ent.
All other treatments have proved fall
ures. The latest and most wonderful
apparatus for giving the newest treat
ment for Consumption. Catarrh and
Asthma is at $50 Eleventh Street north
west, Washington. d. c.
DR.. Edward Koch ard his physicians
in charge at the Koch Lung Cure have
made a lifetime study OF these DIS
eases. They charge nothing for consul
tation OF trial treatments. and are al
ways pleased 10 talk With the -ffiicted-
Their method OF killing the germs Of
the disease is by the inhalation process,
which throws the healing. oily yspOrs
into the lungs. and not by the old way OF
taking medicine into the stomach. and
il has net with the most wonderful
success. They have cured hundreds OF
patients. and will be glad 10 give aames
and addresses 10 any person who VIII
call for them at the original Koch Lung
Cure. $50 Eleventh Street northwest,
Washington. D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
Additional Service for Commuters.

On account of large business and de-
sire OF officials Of the Southern Railway
20 take the best care of the summer cot
tagers commuter traffic on the Bluemont
division. it has been decided to put on
two more trains into and out of Wash
ington. effective Sunday, September 81.
The new trains viii get into Washing
ton about 40 in the morning. and leave
about O'Clock in the afternoon.
When the new schedule is put into
effect trains win arrive at Washington
from Bluemont. Leesburg Vienna. Falls
Church. etc. anout a. m. $40 a. m
s:25 a. M, $40 a. m. PAS p. m. 7:25
p m. and p. m.
The new train leaving Washington
will be scheduled at about D. m.
which will give business men returning
home five trains in the afternoon; leav-
ing about 1. 20. and 6:25. The time
between Washington and Bluemont. and
intermediate stations. will be made
much quicker.
The officials OF the Southern Railway
have in mind many other improvements
on the Bluemont branch when the new
bridge and terminal facilities have been
completed; then 1t viii be possible TO
put trains into and out of Washington
much quicker. Under the present ar
rangement, If a passenger is going 10
Leesburg ne spends about half of his
time between the Washington depot and
Alexandria Junction, as the trains have
to be scheduled very slow on account
of the street car traffic and poor bridge
facilities.
After the trains can be run faster
the beautiful and healthy section be-
tween Glencarlyn and Bluemont will be-
come very much more popular than now
for people who desire TO have coun-
try homes. for the summer as well as
for the year round. The small and
beautiful towns along the line will then
be in much closer touch with Washing
ton and Alexandria, and naturally bust
ness Will be much improved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
Wabash Rights of Way.

Dispatches from Cumberland state that
a large gang of workmen in charge OF
contractors Is at work on the Coleman
farm at North Branch. four miles east
of Cumberland, clearing the right of way
for the Wabash. Ground has been leased
for three camps, and the erection OF
stan:ies and a commissary store has
commenced.
NEARLY all tho rights of way between
Cumberland and Oldtown have been Sc
cured without condemnation. The Wa
bash has purchased from Isaac Long
four pieces of right of way near Cum
berlsnd FOR $1,000. Deals for right of
way are rapidly being closed up. On
September 25 a condemnation jury Will
assess damages on the Kessler lands In
this county. opposite Paw Paw, W Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN
Southern Extensions.


1t is now reported that the Southern
Railroad is endeavoFing to enter the
West Virginia coal fields Negotiations
are under way for the purchase Of the
Fredericksburg. Potomac and Western,
and the Chesapeake and Western, two
small railroads crossing Virginia. One
OF these is a narrow gauge. This is a
defect the Southern can soon remedy.
The Southern has about as many mines
and mining property as any of the South
ern lines at present, but il seems TO
want some of the natural richness Of
the hills in West Virginia. the coal to go
probably to Newport News. The South
ern is now carrying large amounts Of
Alabama coal 20 New Orleans
The fact that the Southern is nego-
tiating for the little lines and intends
to build into West Virginia explains a
mystery which has been puzzling local
railroad men all summer. Early last
July a party of surveyors mapped out a
route from Fredericksburg to waynes-
boro. Staunton, and Harrrisonburg
Rumors of all kinds were circulated con-
corning them. 1t was said that the
Goulds were preparing to build a loop.
and others thought that the Rock Island
or the remainder of the new combina-
ton were planning to get coal. Now the
fact leaks out that IL is the Southern
which is planning the new road. and
which has been surveying the route. 1t
is going to be impossible to get details
concerning the negotiations, of course,
until after they have been concluded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
To Test Foreign Engines.

1t is now reported that the Pennsyi-
vania Railroad is to test foreign loco
motives in the United States. Loco
pany from France, Germany. Russia aad
England for exhibition purposes at the
coming Louisiana Purchase Exposition
at ST. Louis. and this exhibit may in
clude engines from Japan and Italy as
we'll. The locomotives will be the finest
specimens to be secured. and after the
fair all will be given thorough trying
out" on the various divisions of the sys-
TEN. their minutest workings noted aud
the results compared with those secured
from American built machines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
-aMoonIight Maids

The Lyceum Tbeater was well hlled at
both performances yesterday. The Moon
lisht Maids Burlesque Company is the
attraction. The two burlettas. "A Rialto
Rounder" and "A Round Up" intro
ed the entire company with many
catchy songs and witty sayings.
In the olio are Marie Rogers. who
sings "rag-time" songs: Frederick
Brothers and Burns, musical artists.
Fields and Wooley. German dialect
comedians. and Rice and Provost. aero
bats. The latter turn is exceptionally
clever and ELECTED much applause. The
company is a good one and favorably
compares with the Others that have ap-
peared at the Lyceum this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22

NJ c. Byers, assistant engineer Of
maintenance of way of the Baltimore and
Ohio, has been appointed division engi-
neer at Baltimore. Md. in place Of H. B.
Voorhees,. who has been transferred to
a position on the staff of General Super
intendent OF Transportation Hale. j. r.
Leighty, division engineer OF the Ohio
River. division, has been appointed d.
vision engineer at Cumberland. Nd. in
place OF r. R. LukeDs, who is transfer
red 20 Parkersburg. w. Va, to succeed
Mr. Leighty on the Ohio River division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
TRUNK BROKEN OPEN.

A trunk belonging TO Charles II. Rob
inson. whose room Is at 1923 Valley
Street, Georgetown. was ransacked yes
terday, and the thief obtained a $40 gold
piece and Robinson's watch. Robinson
has requested the police TO investigate
the larceny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
ANOTHER CHINAMAN ARRESTED.

immigration officials at San Francisco
have captured Tom Kin. another Chinese
charged with being implicated in The
Chinese substitution plot. which has al
ready resulted in the suicide Of one Of
ciaI and the arrest OF three more Kin
was implicated by the confessions OF
three Of the deputy sheriffs involved in
the plot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
To Enlarge Shops.

A contract has been let to Edward
Brady & Co., of Baltimore. by the Balti-
more and Ohio for still further increas-
ing the capacity OF the Mount Clare
shops The cost will be about ss50OO.
and nearly s1OO.ooO worth of machine
tools have been bought. The capacity
OF the Mount Clare shops has been more
than doubled during the past six years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-22
Academy-@Through Fire and Water

Academy-"Through Fire and Water y
Charles A. Taylor's latest nlsv
Through Fire and Water" was pre-
sented in this city for the first time at
the Academy of Music last evening n
was given an excellent reception. The
play is a thrilling melodrama and ,ba
settings and costumes are elaborate
The story told in the drama is that of
a romance OF the rail. depicting the
trials and the final triumphs Of Joe
Thorne. an engineer. who has an enemy
in John Wilder, superintendent of his
division.
Darrell Vinton takes the part of the
engineer creditably, while Thomas I
Mcmahon IS the villain of the plot and
is seen in the role of the supcrintend-
emit The part of Whitley negro. is
cleverly taken by William l.. Raynore.
Reta Villiers was well received in the
part of the daughter of the president OF
the railroad. who finally bestows her
hand on the engineer. something rather
out of the ordinary in these days Of
mergers. but none the less satisfactory
to the audience. Mamie Lincoln Pixley
and Edythe Raynore are among other
members of the cast who deserve men
ton Through Fire and Water" will be
on the boards at the Academy the rest
of the week