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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15

At tho Academy next Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday will be seen William
A. Brady's big musical production
Foxy Grandpa" with Joseph Hart In
tho title role. Mr.. Hart fits tho part
ana the part fits him like glove. During
the New York run OF fifteen weeks. at
the Fourteenth-st Street Theatre tho critics
united In praising his performance.
some Of them going so far as to compare
him with William II. Crane. Carrie Do
Mar will be seen as Polly Bright,
Grandpa's protege and fright hand man."
Beatrice Leb will play the s!gnorina.
Misses Maryland Tyson and Marie Frank
lin will impersonate Grandpa's pretty
neces, and Gertrude Arden. Francis
King. Christine Cooke and Maud Will
loughby will be seen in bits"
The male contingent embraces the fol.
lowing well-known comedians: John Nc
Weigh, Eugene Reddng, Ross O'Neal.
John T. Ray, Ben. Hassen. William D.
ellison and Masters George Mack and
Bobbie Barry (the two bad boys. The
piece is interesting. Mr. Baker has WOW
en- somewhat dramatic and complicated
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BY REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY

guesses Of the theologians. there may
be Power in the universe that is car
lng for our little lives, and the other
Idea that such Power is a myth and that
we are all on the way to wreck and ruin
with none to help us-the pessin,ist Is
sure to take the latter.
The optimlst. on the other hand. be.
lieves In the Power even though he
may not DO able to know all about It,
He realizes the limitations of the hui
man mind. He knows that the sylloglsm
and the Rule Of Three arc poor things
with which to work out tho deep prob
lens Of the soul, lie is as conscious
as can be Of the fact that the heart Of
the worlds mystery will not be plucked
out And yet he has the happy faculty
or pitching his tent upon llfes SUNNY
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iro does svery one Then, without
further ado, we VIII set back to young
Schopenhauer's sentiment. +5-.-j
The glst Of the sentiment is that this,
our human life. is trivial II bereft OF re-.
lgion, art. love.
Amen!
But let us bunch the terms and say 1t
all In a single word-RELIGIoN.
But what Is religion Before attempt
Ing however, to say what religion is.
let us try to determine what 1t Is NOT.
And. first, It Is not creed. or dogma.
OF ceremonial It IS not the splendid
yestments, nor the loud cathedral music.
nor the pomp and circumstance Of visible
worship.
All OF these things may exist along
With the sankest sceptlclsm and the most
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story around tho adventures and experts
ences of Foxy Grandpa" and has In
cluded In the unfolding Of the plot about
twenty-five Of the marvellous tricks and
frolics in which the agile grandpa and
his boys have INDUCED IN the news
pa per cartoons.
The story Is built on o question OF mis-
taken identity. and In It figure a num-
Der OF Italians, several specially peopls
and an imltator whose disguise as
"Foxey'' affords the key to many OF
the mystifying incidents OF the piece.
The attempt OF 6Ignorina Colonna to In
veigle "Foxey' into marriage. this
plans OF his brother to hurry him to a
lunatic asylum. and tho various counter
plots are all turned to the advantage OF
the youthful-heartod Grandpa" by his
cleverness and the assistance OF Polly
Bright.
The story is built so that the introduce
ton OF specialtles is natural and timely,
as they are entertainments for Grandpa'a
dearly-loved grandsons to the amusement
of whom the old gentleman deYotes his
life. large and attractive chorus OF
pretty girls with well-tralned voices Il
feature OF the performance,
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unblushing religion, They often have
so existed They 50 exist to-day In
many quarters,
Religion Is. first Of all. subjectlon-a
HABIT OF THOUGHT, SENTIMENT
OF THE HEART, the way man looks
at things from tho innermost center OF
the mind, the way he FEELS about his
life and the great, bis universe of which
his life is a part,
Now, there are two ways, and two ways
only. In which this sentiment. thought
feeling, can manifest itself--t can take
the form OF pesslmlsm. or II can take
the form OF optimism,
The pesslmist Is one who always
chooses the darkest side Of every propo,
s'tlon. Between tho idea that. sons,
now os other above and beyond the
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side; and at night, when the sun Is
gone. he'is somehow able to see shining
above him the stars Of hope and trust
And right here IN this faith in the
Power that cares for US and that is
shaping our lives for ultimate good lies
the pith and marrow Of religion,
The man who has faith In such Power
not e theological faith, but human
faith-has religion. while the man who
is devoid Of such faith is devoid Of re;
llglon.
Anc his condition Is sorrowful one.
Many OF US have been there. and there
foro We know Just what IT is. We who
have been there have ne patience with
tho fools who claim that the man With
out religion is Immoral, irreyelant, un.
worthy We know that the lack Of faith
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IN the Eternal may sc along with nohis-
ness of SOUL with honesty Of purpose.
with Kindness Of heart ana with purity.
Of llfe
But we who have been in the pit Of un.
faith know that 1t is P1T-dark cheer.
less, disheartenlns. The Black Hole Of
Calcutta It Is, Notwithstanding the fast
that many Of those down In tho black,
ness and gloom are morally the peers OF
the best OF the earth,
fills faith. the conviction that thora Ia
q meaning to our lives, q beautiful mean.
tng,dand that 50 much Of orr life az Il
not finished in the little threescore and
ten Will snFelyspe finished some time n.
God's great nternity-lt ID faith, ssrsat.
that makes " strong and harnA
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AT THE RI1ou.

al 134JoO
One OF the most interesting develop
ments OF the week In theatrical circles
has been the appointment Of Mr. Charles
!. Mckee as manager in control Of the
Bijou Theatre. Mr.. Mckee has been
acting manager Of the house ever since
1t was opened by Mr.. Wells and himself,
and has been a partner In the great en-
terprise that grew out OF that modest
beginning.
Mr.. Wells duties have Increased to
such an extent that he is no longer able
to take an active part In the manage
ment of the houses Of the Bijou Circuit,
and SO Mr. Mckee has been invested by
the company with absolute powers in
the direction Of the pretty Broad-Street
Theatre with every confidence In his
ability to follow the high ideals that
have been set.
There Is not more popular theatrical
man In the South than Mr.. Mckee and
he will be followed In his new duties by
the best wishes OF host OF friends.
{ Hal Reid's sensational DRAMA "At
Cripple Creek story Of frontier life.
sented at the Bijou Theatre for one week
common cling Monday, February 10th,
with the usual ma tinees.
E"At Cripple Creek portrays some Of
the most unique and startling scenes ev.
er witnessed on the American stage. The
first act shows the interior Of the Tenn
pie OF David" the den of Martin Mason,
an Infamous scoundrel. He is sur
rounded by daredevil gang and the
sin-hardened victims Of his nefarious
business which is Turing young girls
from the East. The rescue Of Belle
Gordon. Maggie Mason and the little
child Tattoo by the Wretched but still
spirited woman Dynamite Ann, with the
aid Of the manly Joe Mayfield, and the
full-blooded Sioux Waketah furnished
the climax Of the first act, Masons
attempt. aided by Mexican" bad
man named Manuel Alvarez. to kill lit
tie Tattoo In the second act the death
trap in the third act, and the eventual
Justice meted out to the gang by Judge
Lynch, forms some OF the most thrilling
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Incidents seti the play, \ 'rhe Inef assrs-
have given "At Cripple acraeh' Z ] tbs.
htfdt,EeHt cast ever seen liz q drama az
popular prices, Joseph areehs, who has
no superior as an actor OF heroic parts
ana Whose career az h leaalns trRt. u
familiar with stage history, has created
the part OF the hero, Joe Muyfldld, 9th.
ors IN the cast arc such experienced and
capable actors as Frank Russell, who
Is entrusted with the strong character
OF Martin Mason: Colin Vary RS Man
vel Alvarez; Thomas Atherten as Wake.
tab Edward Mas as tho negro; Ben
White; Miss Dolly IIlinen as Maggie Ma
son; Miss Jenn Patriquin as Dynamite
Ann Miss Mao Agnes Mann MS Belle
Gordon; and Baby Virena as Tattoo. The
presents series Of magnlf loNnt pictures
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Ma ,bueAlhks later III the eprlng are euch
thAs lie might bs obliged 70, lese q nlsiit
thrpugh Inability 10 travel and set lp
the Quantities VI enorn,oAs SETTINGS With.
cut a. Sunday intervening. With dupiI.
afnphlthvatrs and tie psrani many s' iii.
Jared and With multiplied statues, iie Dan
use one set Of scenes while the others
arc being sent on to the next town and
set ls ready FOR tho arrival OF tho com-
pany and the balance Of the production.
Up to this time Mansneld's Julius
Caesar" has been seen In only seven
cities. The travel has all been short. the
forces have been doubled and Monday
night openings have achieved with secu-
rityy Mansfield cannot afford with spo-
cial. train OF ten cars and salaries for
three hundred peopls to lose single
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there is no quarrel between schopen-
hauer and myself. understand him per.
fectly, and II no were here he would
understand me.
The difficulties that schopenhaucr en-
countered I have encountered. The same
facts of life that wrlnkled his face have
also wrinkled mine. We have walked
along the same Via Dolorosa; we have
met the same skeletons; we have listened
to the Same Glow. sad music OF human,
ity."
Therefore, in his sadness, in his melan
choly, In his despair, ] heartily sympa-
thize with him, know what he means
when he sings his doleful song; for all
that entered into his soul has entered
also into mine
scAopenhauer began life young; 30 Ola
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not only smoke cigarettes, but gamble
in the most prodlgal manner.
Not many seasons age, I, crossed on an
Atlantic steamer. There were on hoard
a number OF Americans. many OF whom
were splendid types Of American men
and women. There were others whose
chief attraction was the money they had
and the jewels they wore--women who
had little fancy for the society OF the
quiet American women who had honored
but who insisted upon playing poker
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q A NJ 3 L IN q w O N E ~

Julia Ward Howe. one OF the noblest
women OF her time. has taken up the
question Of gambling. especially among
girls, TO one Il unacauainted with the
society that has fostered spirit OF
recklessness In both men and women
1t seems quite Incredible that Ameri.
can women. Notwithstanding that the
present generation Is many times re.
moved from their Puritan ancestral
stock, could think of such degeneracv,
II Is, however lamentahy trae hat
women in the circles OF sllded society
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''THE HOOSIER"

80. -i ~ HniI.t e1uJiIf
''THD HoOsIER." 4
Richmond theatre-goers will be- glyeY,
treat on Monday night when that re-
markable pastoral drama, THE Hoosier,n
will be presented for the benefit of tho
iment.
This play Is full Of heart-interest, pathos
and humor. 1t tells the story Of the
simple country lad who goes to tho city
to polish of his rustic manners, and his
love for the beautiful daughter Of
wealthy man. Tho villain comes In and
tries to break up the match between the
two, and gets the father In his clutches
through some financial dealings. 4,.5..,.,
The father wishes his daughter To wed
the villain but the hero rushes to tho
rescue and dlsc!oses to those concerned
that the villain has d wife whom he has
attempted to kill. .l5
The scene in the dive where the woman
Is carried by the villain Is thrilling ono.
and will long be pictured on tho minds Of
those who see,it.
There is scent OF clover blossoms ana
an air OF rustic simplicity running
through the piece. that lends charm.
and the lesson to be learned is the same
that carries one through "The OLD Home
stead" and "Hazel Kirk" and way
Down East
The simplicity Of tho play is its main
charm but there are touching and thrill
ing olimaxes. that tend to make 1t ono
OF the strongest dramas of the present
day,
In tho cast Will be found many fami-
liar faces, Each part will be found In.
the hands of a star.
Mr.. Melville Daniels. who has been seen
here IN number Of leading parts. Will
take the part OF the country lad who ga
orihces the love Of his country associa-
lions for the love Of his city sweetheart,
and Miss Abon Hasson will play the part
OF the sweetheart. Others In the strong
cast are Mrs. Phyllis Griffin Daniels,
Mrs Jennie Yeamans. Mr.. May, Mr..
Evans and others.
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ster defines as hays to indulge in such
nefarious habits; but for beautiful girls
In the bloom and freshness OF their youth
to descend to such compromising prac-
tees is at the same time ptlable and
alarming and is always the result of as
ISOLATION. Show one the company young
women keep and one can prognostlcate
what they are or what they will be.
The tendency to initiate is not alone In
parrots Intelligent human beings pos.
euss the trait IN high degree Especially
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II the persons setting the example are In
any way celebrated is 1t perfectly natural
that those of minor influence and position
should copy them. few being strong
enough to resist the temptation or to res,
alize that they cannot afford to do al
others do. when what is done Is wrong
and demorallzlng. The influence OF older
heads at the Saratoga races last summer
induced whole famllles-parents, sons,
daughters and servants-to gamble on
horses. cards and everything that offered
an opportunity for stalking money.
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B Y M RS. JOHN a. l. OG A N
(copyright, 1909

,cept to drift with the tide of excitement
or languor, as the case may be. Conse-
aucntly they must have diversion OF some
Kind or another. Therefore they resort to
games Of chance. II they win they can
indulge to greater extent: II they lose
they do not care. 1t is not question OF
the loss or gain Of money. but one Of
exciting badlnage and frivolity, with just
enough at stake to kill time and give
them the society of men.
It Is bad enough for women whom Web
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OF the Rocky Mountains and nothing
has been spared to mako this the most
noteworthy production of the season.
The Norfolk Landmark OF last Tues
day had this to say OF this attraction:
There was an immense crowd at the
Cranky last night to see AT Cripple
Creek. I" In fact, hundreds were turned
away long before the curtain went up
on the first first act. It has been said
that the real test Of shows SUCCESS
lies In tho box office. II that Is so "At
Cripple Creek" has them nll sprinting
for the tall pines. Because certainly
not one other person could have been
damned into the CRANKY last night. The
darma, in four acts. was just, what the
lovers of melodrama admire most. and
the stirring situations and the blood
curdling episodes brought forth q tro-
mendous volume Of applause almost con-
tinually. It is an interesting play. ono
that depicts life In the West Just as It
was in the earlier days. The pictur-
esquesness of the scenery. the quaintness
OF the characters and the general atmos-
phere of romance all tended to hold the
attention. 1t Is simple love story
with intrigues that the drama tells. and
the surroundings call for stirring incl
dents and rapid action.
The scenery Is handsome and faithful.
altogether 1t was one OF the best melo-
dramatic productions that has appeared
at the CRANKY this season. The make.
up of the cast is good, There was Jo-
seph Green as Joe Mayfield; frank Rus
sell as Martin Mason; Thomas Atherton
as Waketah. the Indian; Miss Mary Az.
nes Mas as Belle Gordon; Miss Dolly
Kline as Dynamite ANN" and Baby
Virena as Little Tattoo easily carried
off the honors. The others In the cast
were Collin Varrey, Edward Mas. J.
Wilson Dwyer Alfred Ernest, Jean 8.
Patrlauin, Sadie williams, Helen Locke
and Edna Maxwell.
There are comparatively few attrac-
lions coming to the Academy before
the spring and summer stock season
is to be naugurated. The quality Of
these attractions, however, Is not to be
decrled The list Includes the success-
full farce comedy, Mr.. jolly Of Joliet.
Lewis Morrison Is coming In the perennial
Faust and among the other stars are
Richard Mansfield, Lulu Chaser. the Four
Cohans and Joseph Jefferson.
In GLIDING the great dramatic successes
are Richard Carvel, Prisoner OF Zenda,
Florodora, Alice of Old Vincennes, Prim-
rose and Dockstader's Ministries and the
Bostonians are also-ln this remarkable
list.
Richard Mansfield Is having duplicates
scenic equipment Of TAT Cripple Creek
made OF two of tho most massive scenes
IN Julius Caesar" The reason is that
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continually
young man was begulled one day
into Joining them. but was seen unex-
pectediy soon afterward walking up and
down the deck. A lady friend meeting
him inquired why he had finished his
game SO quickly. lie replied: "They
play too stiff q game for me. I want to
get home, and cannot II play with
them. must get into game with the
their own country at home and abroad.
men In the smoking room to recover as
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It Isl
Think of It! Men more TO be trusted
than women at cards! Yet these very
women consider themselves the very
creme dc Ia creme" Of society ana re-
gard with contempt women who have
done anything In the world.
Unsuitable desire for excitement seems
to be the cause OF the propensity for
gambling These women do nothing from
morning until night or from evening until
the wee small hours Of the morning ex-
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Of the upperstories. and for the most OF
his long life lived away down In tho base
ment OF existence, where the sunshine
seldom fell. and where his chief COM
panions were bats and owls and chill and
Sarkness.
But We appealsfroIn sohopenhauer. old
End sour and despondent. to schopen,
hauer. young. sweet and hopeful; from
Echppsnhauer, the logic-chopper and phil.
7sopher, to schopcnhauer, tho as vet
unspolled child 81 nature,
Let mo say, before going further, that
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At the Academy next Thursday, Fri
night. It would skim the cream OF profit
oft the week. hence he adopt. this econo-
mical expenditure Of net ly. 10000 to In
sure tho keeping OF all engagements. An
other sanely economical investment Of
Mansdeld's Is scenic artist who travels
with him. His business Is to keep every
particle OF the vast pictures freeh as
new. He Is busy man. but Mansfield
mas al the fresh beauty Of a FIRST night
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Of the Skin and Blood
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LIFE IN THE UPPER STORIES

he great high priest OF Pessi-
mism was only twenty years
old when he wrote the sentl-
ment quoted above,
Later on. as all the world
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
Te the Farm Ladies'

The easy chairs, writing
desks, etc., at my new restau-
rant, corner of Fifth and Erie
streets, are at your service. |
respectfully invite you to make
the rest room at my new estab-
lishment your headquarters
while you are in the city shop
ping. Arrange to meet your
friends here and when you
have any parcels and bundles
you do not wish to carry with
you while in the city bring
them to my place and leave
them until you start home.
They will be cared for free of
charge and we will be glad to
accommodate you.
Fred Douglas.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-17
viii Sell for Cash

On and after Sept. 23d, 1903,
having decided to abandon the
credit system, | will sell strictly
for cash. | will agree at all
times to save you from 10 to 20
per cent on your money. | will
publish prices from time to
time, and guarantee weight
and quality atall times. Thank
ing you for your past patron
age and hoping to merit a con-
tinuance in the future.
s23 Geo. w. Beagle.
L. B. Stokes, who is now
farming near Creighton, Neb.,
sent the Times office a sample
of his corn and potatoes this
week. The corn is fine and
away out of the way of frost,
and the potatoes are large and
fine. He says that that country
is full of potatoes and that Mo.
Valley can get all they want
out there. He is we'll pleased
with his Nebraska farm.