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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

times without number, but their lack
of success came from the fact that
they possessed no inherent dramatic
virility. The apalpable Injection Of a
religious episode into q play of no
human interest served neither to e1e-
vate the drama nor to hold the at
tentiorl. of the public.
For many years actors, managers
and dramatists had looked longingly
at General Lew Wallace's immortal
book, Ben Hur." 1t had been read
and is still being read by all christen-
dom. No such vividly accurate pic
lures of the times of the Christ could
be found in the pages of contem-
poraneous literature, and while it was
slow in gaining the attention of the
public. its circulation grew until it
can now be read in eleven languages.
Some of the Obstacles.
The story of Ben Hur'' is partic-
ularly strong in dramatic interest, but
there appeared to be insurm ountable
difficulties in the way of its presenta-
ton on the stage. The Star of Beth
lehem, the galley scene, the chariot
race, and last and most important of
all, the consideration of the relation
of the Nazarene to the play, were it's
chief obstacles. Lawrence Barrett
and others Of equal prominence had
presented the subject of dramatiza-
ton to General Wallace, but he had
resolutely set his face against any
stage presentation. The character of
the Christ ii; so interwoven into the
text of the book and sofinterlocked in
it's plot thatEGeueral Wallace could not
!, see Row a play could be made without
introducing his personality. The au-
thor's just and, imm ovable objection
stood in the path of such a;project.
This was the situationsWhen Klaw
and Erlanger,4the, foremost Of all pro-
ducing managers, approached General
Wallace with a proposition looking to
the presentation of a dramatic version
of Ben HURON the American stage.
The author knew and acknowledged
that If "Ben Hur' was to appear in
dramatic form at all the undertaking
would have to be in the hands of Klaw
and. Erlanger, for this was the only
firm possessing the experience born of
the production of the very largest
spectacles.
A Patented Star.
General. wallace was unable to un-
derstand how a proper and impress
sive representation of the appearance
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26
Tour Of Old Mexico.

Special train will leave Chicago
Jan. 21st, 1904, in connection with
the North Western Line. All princi-
pal points of interest in Mexico will
be visited and very low rate will
be made, including all travelling ex-
penses, railroad tickets sleeping car,
hotels, meals in dining car, transfers,
services of conductors, guides, inter-
prefers. etc. The train will consist
of the best equipment.
|; The second tour by special train
will leave Chicago Feb: Goth, in con-
snection with the Northwestern Line
For special booklet and other in
formation write to r: w. Teasdale
General Passenger Agent, st. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure
1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tsrrh Cureis taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is not qunck medicine. Itwas prescribed
by one Of the best physicians in this country
for years, and Is regular prescription 1t is
composed Of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients Is what produces srlch
wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for
testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, price rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26
BEN HUR" AS A GREAT DRAMA
Draatizng Story
of Mechanism
Chariot Race The rofB ehema

klaw and Erlanger's beautifully
staged spectacular dramatiZation of
General Wallace's impressive romance,
Ben Hur," is beyond doubt the most,
remarkable production with which the
stage is familiar, Its first presenta-
tion in New York marked a distinct
advance in a new field which had hith!
erto been unexplored. So-called re-
ligious dramas had been presented
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

of the STAR of Bethlehem to the wise
men could be made within :the. limited
confines of the modern stage. Klaw
and Erlanger exhibited a, model of an
entirely new electrical device by which
a star is first seen about as big as a
glow-worm on a summers night, grad
ually increasing in intensity until it
develops $4,000 candle power with
shooting rays extending a distance Of
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

searched in vain for illustrations from
which it was hoped that the artist
could obtain an accurate idea of the
scene between decks on one Of these
ancient vessels. Finally A. r. Spaf-
ford, then in charge of the. congress
sional library in Washington, discov-
cred that the only illustrated work on
the subject was an old German book,
and that the only copy in this country
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

seventeen glasses of beer and then fell
dead. Coroner Crawford was summoned.
but after learning, the facts decided no i'm
quest was necessary and announced that
in his opinion the man was simply
drowned in beer. t..j. ~:
Nothing is known of Richardson's past
life nor of his relatives. He was 81 and
was slightly crippled in one leg. He has
been hanging around ColfaN saloons for
years. He will be buried at the publloic
expense.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

gestion of his presence instantly dis
solved all of General Wallace's objec-
tons, for it has proved to be the most
powerful and convincing stage pic
lures Of all dramas.
These were some of the difficulties
which Klaw and Erlanger had to en-
counter, but not all. The most impor-
tant question then arose as to the
choice of a dramatist. Fortunately
they were able to secure William
Young, the foremost Of all dramatic
writer's, and he succeeded in COM
pressing in compact form all the es-
sential incidents of the. book into a
play which, including the waits, re-
quires but three hours for its presenta-
ton.
Klaw and Erlanger's choice of a
composer for the music of Ben
Hur" was equally fortunate. Edgar
Stillman Kelley, professor of music at
Yale university, the greatest living
authority on ancient and oriental
music, was engaged to write the score.
The music of Ben Hur'' is a most
important feature Of the great play
and has attracted the widest atten-
ton of the profession. both abroad
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

sixteen feet.
This was the first feature of '*Ben
Hur," absolutely new to. the stage,
which has never been duplicated or
initiated, as Klaw and Erlanger hold
it's patents. The representation Of the
interior of Roman galley was an
other hard obstacle. There were no
models and there was no precedent,
as the scene had never been, placed
behind the footlights. Libraries were
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

There is no one article in the line
of medicines that gives so large a re-
turn for the money as a good porous
Strengthening plaster, such as Car
ter's. Smart Weed and Z Belladon1la
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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26
Promise of Big Engagement.

Last season Ben Hur" scored most
successfully in this city at the Ly-
Metropolitan theater for the week,
Jan. A to 9, with special matinees on
Wednesday and Saturday, is a direct
result of that success, and from the!
way the box office attendants have
been de1uged regarding information
when the sale of seats opens it is more
than probable another record break
ing engagement will mark the week.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26
DROWNED IN BEER

eichardson's Drinking Bout Ternin ated In
; His Death.
Special to The Journal.
Colfax, Wash, Dec. 26.-The effort to
show how much beer he could drink at D.
Oxfords saloon cost Joseph Richardson his
life. Standing before the bar he drank
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

who nrs suffered for Years with gastro-intestinai
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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26
HOW THE SICK MAY OBTAIN
AID WITHOUT CHARGE

The United States government food inyestga-
tion, under DR.. Arthur Mcdonald, has been pro-
ductive of some sensational disclosures, but more
sensational than this is the discovery of a
strange new food which has a miraculous power
over disease, curing ailments which have for
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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

:. James Donovan, of the Soldiers Home. Bath.
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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-26

was owned by the Boston public IL
brary. Artists were sent to Boston
and sketches made from this au-s
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
HE TOOK PIE IN HIS.
Kentucky Senator Had to Keep in
Ltho with the Soft
Drinks.

When it comes to story telling, Congress-
man Samuel L. Powers, OF Newton, can hold
his own with any Of them. The other night
he related one which was much appreciated
BY those who heard it, says the Boston Post.
The story ls about Senators Blackburn and
Fairbanks and Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw. When the latter first came to Wash
ington Senator Blackburn had some busi-
ness with the secretary, and while in the
office met Senator Fairbanks. After the
business was concluded Senator Blackburn
invited the other two out to have libation,
and they accepted.
All hands lined up against the bar Of the
Riggs house. Turning to Secretary Shaw,
Senator Blackburn said: What will you
have, Mr.. Secretary" "Well, l guess I'll
,ave q glass OF lemonade" was the reply.
The gentleman from Kentucky then turned
to Senator Fairbanks and said: "And what
will you have senator" "I'll have glass
Of Moxic," was the reply. The bartender
eaned over the counter and sa id to Senator
Blackburn: And what's yours, senator"
"Oh," said the distinguished gentleman
from the blue grass state, Il guess III have
q piece Of squash pie"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
DASHED INTO a CURVE.
A Trolley Car Is Wreclted-One Man
Killed and Seyernl Injured.

Cincinnati, Nov. 3.-Car No. 30, of
the Cincinnati, Dayton d Toledo trac-
ton line, due in this city at l2:l5 Mon
day morning, was split open like an
egg shell at Hamilton avenue and the
Old College railroad junction shortly
after II. One man was killed almost
instantly, another's hand was cut off
cleanly at the wrist, and ten others
were more or less seriously injured.
1t had been raining, and dead leaves
crushed upon the rails caused the car,
which was going at a moderate rate
of speed. to slide before reaching
the abrupt curve at the junction, and
Motorman Burt johnson lost control
of it. 1t dashed into the curve, veer-
ed, and striking the iron trolley pole,
was cut in two.
An unknown man was standing on
the rear platform when the crash
came and was hurled :'ith terrific
force to the grounu. His head struck
the iron post, crushing his skull and
completely cutting off the left side
of his face. Death was instantaneous.
Charles W. Shafer, of Cincinnati,
was hurled from the car and, as it
fell its framework cut his left hand
off cleanly above the wrist.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
DUN'S WEEKLY REVIEW.
Many Idle Furnaces and Mills are In
Evidence and Building Operations
are Less Active.

New York, Nov. 7.-R. G. Dun 81
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says:
Hnseasonably mild weather is max
ing it possible for farmers TO secure
much late grain and cotton that SEEM
ed doomed by early frost. but, on the
other hand. trade is dull in heavy
wearing apparel, fuel and many lines
that should now be vigorous. While
in the long run this business may be
made up and the nation will be bene-
fiteu by the increased crops, the i'm
mediate effect is unfavorable.
Manufacturing activity has in
creased at cotton mills and several
minor Industries, but in iron and steel
there are more idle furnaces and
mills. Building permits are decreas-
ing, and structural work is not prose-
cuted with the yigor that was seen
last year. The railways continue
prosperous, earnings for October sur
passing last years by 60 per cent.
With the extensive restriction of
blast furnace activity, there is reason
to look for steadier markets in the
near future, and throughout the in
dustry it is believed that large con-
tracts will be placed whenever buyers
are satisfied that no better terms can
be anticipated.
There were 246 failures this week
in the United States, against 1SS the
corresponding week last year. Fail
ures in Canada this week number 22,
against 21 last year.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12

Philadelphia, Nov. Tine joint con-
ference of plate glass manufacturers
and skilled workers held here has re-
suited in the adoption of uniform
wage scale whereby nearly 10000
workers will receive an advance in
wages of from 1Hs to 2R per cent. To
meet this increase the price of glass
will be advanced IL or 20 per cent.
There are nearly 1000 pots in the
United States, employing $500 ex-
pert blowers. The others who will
benefit by the increase are gather
ers, flatteners and cutters. Under
the new scale the wages of the blow
ers will average $3.50 month for sim
gle strength glass and $4OO month
for double thick plate.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12

New Haven, Conn, Nov. fudge
Livingston w. Cleveland of the pro,
bate court. handed down decision
Friday in the Philo 5. Bennett will
case, holding .hat the secret letter
directing Mrs. Bennett, the widow, to
pay William j. Bryan $4,000 was not
part of the will. The effect of this is
to prevent Mr.. Bryan from obtaining
the money mentioned in the letter
unless the present decision is re.
vcrsed by higher court, or unless he
should be successful in legal proceed
ings against Mrs. Bennett, in the
event that the $4,000 should be paid
under clause II of Ine will.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
a Fatal ExnIoSIon.

Columbus, Nov. 7.-While students
of the agricultural college at the Ohio
State University were witnessing the
harvesting of a field of corn for en-
silage purposes by machine oper-
ated by an old traction engine yester-
day the boiler blew up and pieces of
iron tore through the crowd of stu
dents. The force of the explosion was
terrific and was felt through all the
University buildings. The killed:
Charles Pepper, engineer; body ter.
ribly mangled. Fatally injured: John
Delgarn, assistant engineer, thrown
100 feet by explosion. Seven others
were in iured
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
On TrIaI for Naturalization Frauds

St. Louis, Nov. THE trial of
John i. Dolan, chairman of the demo-
cratic central committee; Thomas f..
Barrett, former marshal of the ST.
Louis court of appeals, and Policeman
Frank Garrett, charged jointly with
participating in naturalization frauds,
began Friday in the United States dis
trict court. Dolan. Barrett and Gar
rett are being tried ON practically the
same charge of which AdoIph Fein
was convicted. Each of the defend
ants is under Indictment on ire us
tinct charges, although all relate 10
the same general allegation of fraud.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
The Teacher Won.

Hinton, KY, Nov. 2.-For over two years
two of the best physicians in this part of the
State have been treating Mr.. +. j. Thomp
son, popular local school teacher, for Dia
betes. They told him that but little could be
done to help him. He made up his mind tc
try, new remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills
and says
They saved me when the doctors held out
no hope. took, in all, about ten boxes.
the great good they have done for me-"
Many. people, and some physicians, still
persist in the belief that Diabetes is an in
durable disease. Our teacher, MIR. Thomp
son, says it is durable, for Dodd's Kidney
Pills cured him after two good physician.
had treated him for two years without sue
cess.
A remedy that will cure Diabetes will sure
ly cure any case of Kidney Trouble
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
AN ERRAND TO DO.
Traveller Asked 90 Stop in Texas En-
Hk Way from Chicago to
New York,

One brother is g rich merchant in the
Straits settlement on the Malay peninsula.
The other brother was, until few weeks
ago, the cook in che cap restaurant on South
Clark street, says the Chicago Tribune.
The merchant sent TO the cook draft for
sufficient money to pay his expenses out to
Asia, and the cook gave up his job and
started for his brothers home. The inter-
ssting thing about the whole incident is the
letter, written by the wealthy merchant,
which accompanied the draft.
In the first place the draft was made pay
able in New York.
IL send you the money in a draft payable
IN New York" wrote the brother from far
off Asia. "You can go over and get it cashedl
there. On the way | wish you would stop at
Texas and see brother Thomas. | haven't
heard from him for two years now, and Id
like to know how he's getting along"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-11-12
VIII be Double Tracked.

Pittsburg, Nov. THE Buffalo,
Rochester 6, Pittsburg Railway Co.
has awarded to Contractor E. e..
Lauer, of Rochester, y. V, the con.
tract for rebuilding about 10 miles OF
the main line in two sections of the
middle division. The estimated cost
of TIE improvement is $1,400,0O0. The
specifications call for a double track
from PunXsutawney to Stanley, a
distance of II miles, and from Car
men to Ridgway, a distance of eight
miles. The object of the construc-
ton is to eliminate curves.