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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-23

The preliminary trial of c. P. Tolbert and his 10-year-old son, charged with kill- ing Thomas J. Ezzell, was held in Ed wardsville on Wednesday. The son was released but the father was bound over on a $500 bond.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-15
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 Underwear

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The Washington times., 1903-09-06
New Field for Animals.

1.-The great success obtained by The
Earnest Bulldog at Wyndham's Theater
has given rise 10 an idea, upon which
some dramatists have apparently already
seized says a London critic. "a young
lady has offered to Mr.. James Welch the
rights of a new four-act comedy, writ
ten by herself, mainly upon the ground
that there is such a capital part for a
bear. The idea seems capable of en-
largement- Some time ago Mr.. Rudyard
Kipling wrote a play upon his we'll
known jungle books, which many of the
managers TO whom it was offered thought
seriously of producing; but all were at
that time of the same opinion, that it
would be impossible TO represent upon
the stage the talking animals with which
the play abounds. Apparently, however.
'Glittering Gloria has settled this diff
Guilty once for all, and leading parts may
in future be allotted TO four-footed actors
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
New York for Two Days, Never.

George H. Jordan, manager of THE
Price of Honor" spent his vacation
down in New Jersey with an old farm
er and wife. They were typical back
woods people. but, witffal, kindly and the
soul of hospitality. Toward the end of
his stay. Jordan, noticing that the rail-
road was giving a two-days' excursion
trip to New York city. suggested to the
old folks that they take it. The old man
was delighted. and at once broached the
subject TO the old lady. saying:
Mary. how would you like to go down
to New York city for a couple of days /?
The railroad is running a, cheap excur-
sion, and We could have a fine time"
For two days" exclaimed the part
ner of his joys and sorrows, John,
you're as big fool as ever. What could
the likes of us do in New York for two
days2"
"Oh. I dare say We could manage to
enjoy ourselves"
That's just like you, John. Dare say
this, and dare say that If IL had been
for one day. I'd go, John, but what / do
hate is settin' around in a strange place.
with nothin' to see and nowhere to co.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Clara Morris a Bruanite.

Clara Morris has been telling with
gusto of an incident wh;en occurred IN
Lincoln, Neb., about six weeks ago,
when she was introduced by William J.
Bryan to some of his relatives
The hall in which I delivered the
lecture was crowded. and Mr.. Bryan oc-
cupied a box with a large party of
friends and relatives" she says. After
had finished he came forward and in
troduced those around him. There was
his wife, her sister. and a number OF
others, and after we had conversed a
few moments 1 thought 10 count them
They were sixteen in number, and he
had brought them to meet me-one. He
seemed amused when l reminded him
that it looked very much Ike real Is
to 1 idea"
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Little Miss Robertson's Affliction.

The last night of the London run of
THE Light That Failed" with Mr. and
Mrs. Forbes Robertson Gertrude Ell
liotD in the principal roles, was pecu-
liarly painful to both players for the
reason that at that very hour their lit
tie daughter, two years old. was under
going a surgical operation resulting in
the loss of one of her eyes and the
possible obliteration Of her sight.
II was strange as well as an unfor-
tunate coincideDce that the child's or
deal should have occurred at the time
when her parents were appearing in a
play the most pathetic incident Of
which is the loss of the hero's eyesight.
The removal of little Miss Robert
sons eyebaH was made necessary by the
formation Of an abscess, which threat
ened a fatal termination through press
ure upon the brain.
The physicians fear that the other
eye, through sympathy, may lose its
usefulness. although, of course, every
effort known to medical science is being
strained tc avert such disastrous out
come.
As may well be imagined, both par
ents are distracted over the misfortune
that has befallen the pretty and attrac-
tive child IL whom their hopes and #
fections are centered.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

daughters visit. and he suffered two
strokes of paralysis while she was on
her tour.
Many inducements were offered her to
remain in Australia. and her father pre-
sented her with an estate that is one
of the show places in that part of the
world.
Her American concert tour under the
direction of c. \. Ellis, of Boston, be-
gins October y, at Montreal, and will
include all the principal Canadian and
American cities as far West as Omaha
and South to New Orleans
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Housewarming at Chase's.

theatrical housewarming will be
given at Chase's Theater next Tuesday
evening The invitations, however, are
extended only TO the newspaper men of
Washington.
The theater will be brilliantly lllum-
mated and thrown open to the inspection
of the dramatic editors and their assist
ants, representatives of the city stats,
and the Washington correspondents. The
guests viii be invited to explore the
theater from the entrance arch TO tEe
stage door, and viii also partake of
comforts that cheer but do not incapaci-
tate. Mr.. Chase. H. Winifred de Witt.
general manager; George Thompson,
scenic artist, and others of the staff will
extend courtesies and greetings to the
visitors
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
The 'Uncle" Was There.

Comedian Fred Frear has resumed his
role of ''Hadja" in George AIDES musical
satire. "The Sultan OF Sulu," an early
attraction in this city. and recounts a
summer experience with a production
of an old play in Portland. The cur
tain rises 10 slow music. and after a
pause the stage character, opening 4
door. closes it furtiveIy-crosses TO a
window at the right-and taking up IN
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Record of "The Earl of Pawtucket."


Manager Sam S. Shubert has made
most judicious selection for opening
what portends 10 be a brilliant season
at the Princess Theater. The Earl Of
Pawtueket." with Lawrence D'Orsay as
Lord Cardington, goes TO that house with
the prestige of being the first legitimate
comedy to run in New York through an
entire summer season. 1t has already
broken all precedents in the way of re-
ceipts for a day, a week, month. or
five months, at two theaters. Opening
on February 5, Mr.. Thomas comedy ran
five weeks at one theater in New York,
and then with a weeks respite, occa-
stoned by changing from one house TO
another, continued its run at another
Broadway theater on March p, and from
that time until the present there has not
been the slightest abatement in the way
of attendance. The beginning OF the
season at the Princess will mark the
23Sth performance, and, judging from the
past. another century will be celebrated
in this house.
1t has been conceded that no comedy
of recent years has met with such favor
as this play Its clean. wholesome, and
roHicking humor, the excellent company,
and the general ensemble have been in
many respects a revelation. Mr.. Dor
says Interpretation Of the droll earl, a
true type Of the American idea of rne
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Artistic Perverseness in Players.

Millie James has confessed to news
paper woman that she would be happy
If she were allowed 10 play an adven-
turess There it is againI The born
comedian wants to play Hamlet; the
tragedian and romantic actor sigh for
gayer roles and curse the fates that mis-
cast them, and here the acme of natural
ingenuousness in the person Of THE
Little Princess" wants TO appear as the
sophisticated lady who is the cause of il
all in the house of many troubles.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

old coat lying on table-again pauses,
holds up the garment, and exclaims in
anguish: My uncle, my uncle, where
are you?"
A voice from the crowded gallery re-
piled: Here I am! How much do you
want on it?''
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Five-Year Contract With Savage.

Henry w. Savage has recently secured
a five years option on the services of
the humorist, George Ade. author of the
comedy The County Chairman" and
the operas Peggy from Paris and
THE Sultan of Sulu."
This last named opera will soon be
presented here for the first time.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Charles B. Hanford's Tour.

Charles B. Hanford's tour the coming
season Will be under the management of
F. Lawrence Walker, who has been asso-
ciated with Mr.. Hanford for the past
twelve years. The route will include a
trip 10 the Pacific Coast. where Mr.. Han
ford is great favorite.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
SUMNER TALK OF THE DRAMA HERE AND ELSEWHERE

without reserve. At the same time.
however, Mr.. Welch has not yet an
Dounced his intention of producing the
play in question. although doubtless
tempted by the additional attraction held
out 70 him"
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Venice Not All Canals.

Clyde Fitch on the voyage home over
heard an old couple reviewing their trip
abroad with the aid of a Baedeker. As
the old gentleman turned leaf he said:
"Venice2 Venice? Let me see. Were
we in Venice?"
OF course we were replied his wife.
Don't you remember that's where you
bought your heavy underclothes2'
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Irate Drummer Versus Persistent Con
ductoI.

Lew Dockstader, the minstrel, tells
this story:
I'VE were travelling from Cleveland
the other day. and I went into the
smoker where l found a score OF musi-
clans belonging TO band that was tour
ing the country. Some of them were
playing pinochle. while others were
taking a nap.
The bass drummer was snoring loud
ly when the conductor came along and
touched him on the shoulder"
" Ticket he said.
The drummer, half asleep. fumbled
among his pockets. and finally growled:
- I've lost my ticket
" Comet Comet exclaimed the con-
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Alice Fischer Resting.

Alice Fischer has been granted a con-
tinuance of her vacation which she is
spending at Siasconset. Miss Fischer
is 10 appear next season in a new far
cicaI comedy by a weII-known American
playwright Mr.. Harris will begin pre-
parations for the production of Miss
Fischer's new play within the next few
weeks.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
The Real 'Man From Missouri"

There is in New York city a club
made up of ex-residents of the State OF
Missouri. They meet once a month be-
tween the. months of September and
May to revive home sentiments and dis
cuss a good dinner. Last week they did
Tim Murphy the honor to call a special
meeting out of season to give him a
Send-off in his new play, THE Man
From Missouri" in which he is to be
seen this season.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

Quinn and Major Armstrong in "The
Cavalier" which opens it's season in
this city next month. Mr.. Pollock won
success last season in Under Southern
Skies" which played an engagement az
he Lafayette Theater.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Mrs. Langtry Opens Tomorrow.

Mrs. Langtry will open her season at
the Savoy Theater on Monday, Septem-
Der 7, appearing in Mrs. Deering's Di-
vorce." The play. written by Percy Fem
dali, was given trial in this country
last season. and was so successful that
Mrs. Langtry decided upon it for her
tour Mrs Langtry Will be supported by
Paul Arthur and her own company from
the Imperial Theater, London.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06


palm himself of as Ito the manner
born" has been a distinct success.
Mr.. Smiley's Success.
FFriends of J. Robertson Smiley, press
of the Bellows stock COM
pany during that organization's last sea-
son at the Lafayette Theater. will be
glad to know that he is successfully er-
gagged in theatricals in Ohio. Mr.. Smiley
is vice president and general manager OF
the Verbeck Amusement Company, of
which George H. Verbeck is president.
The company owns theaters in Titus
Vile and Oil Ciy, Pa. and Lorain and
Niles. Ohio. and contemplates building
another house in Cory, Pa. Mr. Smiley
is also manage for Near the Throne, -
play of the style of THE Prisoner of
Zenda.' Near the Throne" will un-
doubtedly play an engagement in Wash
ington during the coming season. and
Mr.. SmiIey's friends will then have an
opportunity to extend their personal
congratulations.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Charles Hawtrey's Season.

Charles Hawtrey will open his season
at the Criterion on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 16, when he Will be seen in The
Man from Blankley's." The company to
support him will .arrive from England
next week. Mr. HaStrey sails next We'd
neSday.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Mrs. Fiske's Season.

Mrs. Fiske's season will begin on Sep
tember "A at the Manhattan Theater.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

ductor. irritated. You couldn't lose
little thing like ticket That would be
impossible
Impossible!' shouted the drummer,
rising angrily to his feet. Impossible?
Why confound your skin, sir, 1 lost my
bass drum month ago.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Mansfield in "Old Heidelberg"

Richard Mansfield put recreation be-
hind him last week and returned to New
York Monday to begin preparations for
his new productions.
Rehearsals began last week, and from
now on until his opening night next
month the Mansfield company will un-
dergo the study and training which will
finally disclose itself in a prepared pro-
duction. The actor spent his summer
at his Long Island Sound home at Pc
ouod Point. Conn. whence he put out
for frequent cruises on his yacht
Amorita. Accompanied by Mrs. Mans
field he sailed down the Sound on his
return to New York. Mr.. Mansfield an
nounced that when he opened his sea-
son next month with the dedication OF
the new Lyric Theater. in Forty-second
Street. 1t would be with an elaborate
production of Meyer -Forster's comedy.
"Old Heidelberg" other productions
will be made later. Mr.. Mansfleld's role
is the Prince Karl Heinrich and 1t is
grounded in exquisite sympathy and d.
verting humor. The version of 'Old
Heidelberg to be presented by Mr..
Mansfield is practically literal trans
lation OF the original German II Is
identical with the version played by
Conreid's players at the Irving Place
Theater last winter. and by all the COM
panies which have been playing old
Heidelberg" in Germany for several
years. The Mansfield version was used
in England by George Alexander at the
st. James Theater. Mr.. Mansfield has
rarely displayed so much enthusiasm
over a new character and new play
He is making elaborate plans for the
representation of German court and
student life.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

1000 MEN. WOMEN, AND HORSES.
200 Phenomenal Performers in 100 Bewilderiag,
Dazzling, Exciting Acts
100 RARE AND INTERESTING ANIMALS.
Al MIRTH-PROvOKING CLOWNS.
POSITIVELY THE LARGEST INDIVIDUALITY
OWNED SHOW II THE WORLD.
GRAND STREET PARADE viii leave Grounds
10 am. FREE DISPLAY OF DAYLIGHT FIRE
WORKS 1I:30 am. ONE DAY ONLY. Posi-
lively but two Performances-Afternoona at ?.
Evening at s Doors open One Hour Earlier.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
Mr.. Pollock With DIhe Cavalier"

Alexander J. Pollock. formerly of this
city, has been engaged by Wallace
Munro for the dual role Of Sergeant
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

company in Mary of Magdala." in which
she will be seen in Washington. Mrs.
Fiske's engagement at the Manhattan
will cover but four weeks, and her tour
will be one of the longest she has ever
undertaken. Mary of Magdala" promises
to renew in New York the sensation il
created last year, when 1t was hailed
as the most impressive and artistic
dramatic representation ever seen in the
metropolis Mrs. Fiske will be sup
ported by strong company that prom
ises to give even more rounded and
symmetrical performance Of Heyse's
great drama than that OF last season.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

exaggerated Englishman endeavoring to
palm himself of as Ito the manner
born" has been a distinct success.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

Daily Matinee, 25c
Evenings, 25c and SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
Isles Of Safety.

Up in New York the streets have become
so badly congested with cars, wagons. cabs,
trucks, automobiles. bicycles and subway
excavations that pedestrians are in danger
the moment they leave the curbs Some of
the crossings are veritable death traps.
The unwary one is hurled from his feet
and the laggard Is hustled urgently and II
not actually struck by some passing We
hicle is bombarded with the epithets of
drivers and chauffeurs. Life becomes a
struggle for successful devices to dodge the
juggernaut Not long ago a city father.
contemplating the scene at one of the
busiest and most dangerous of all the cross
ings. conceived the idea of establishing
GASES in the desert. He had read of such
things in foreign cities. little raised places
where the pedestrian could stand in secur-
ity and catch his breath for dash to the
curb or to wait for car So he colab-
GRATED with other officials and accordingly
five granite blocks resembling mil-StOnes
or grind-stOnes were procured and the
other day they were set down in the midst
of the street in the densest section and Off
cially styled isles of safety" A few peO-
pie found their way to them and were graf
flied to discover that the waves of commerce
could not reach them there. But the driv-
ers knew not how to navigate the chan
mel thus freshly spotted with buoys and
several collisions with the granite occur
red. while at night the isles" We're the
scene of numerous wrecks. The morning
light revealed evidences of a stormy pass
age on the part of many a craft. Two days
of this and then the isles were eliminated.
The channel was restored to it's original
dimensions and the old game of lodging,
scooting and wrenching was resumed. But
1t is promised that the isles will be eventu-
ally restored and that from the center of
each will arise a handsomely modelled lamp
post which will afford beacon at night
as well as by day for the pilots and the
caStaWayS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24

of his being in the presidential race. and
yet declare that the Ohio delegation in the
national convention will be for Mr.. Cor
man? If Mr.. Johnson Is strong enough to
control this years state convention why
should he not be able to control next years
delegation to the national convention for
his own uses?
But the important disclosure in the story
Is the fact that the German men are very
much alive. and are not permitting the
Cleveland boomers, the Parker boomers.
the Olney boomers and other boomers to
have things all to themselves. They are
wise in taking the field The Maryland SEN
ator is developing considerable strength,
and now is a good time to push his case.
An unfortunate feature for him is the
solid!tication of the democratic side of the
Senate In his behalf. A senatorial cabal
has killed more than one presidential aspi
rant whose cause it undertook openly to
forward. and maybe Mr.. German, strong as
he is. is not strong enough to carry much
weight in the race. Mr.. McCreary of Ken
lucky is the latest senator to enroll himself
in the German column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
Infant Mortality and Bad Milk.

just at this season of the year each
weekly report of vital statistics by the
health officer carries proof of a heavy NOR
tality among the infants. A majority of
those dying during the period of the re-
port are under three or four years of age.
and very many are Under one year. 1t is
belevedhy many physicians. and the health
officer has recently voiced the opinion. that
this large mortality is due to the improper
feeding Of infants Experiments have
proved very clearly that contaminated milk
Is fell to many of those little ones who sue
Cumb in the hot weather, milk that has
Soured trife. or that contains too much
preventative or that is deficient In nutri-
ti1us qualities. Official warning has been
given of this fact and parents have been
cnjoined to look carefully to the sources
from which they get the milk on which
their little ones are fed. If there is any
suspicion as to the quality of the milk a
word sent to the health officer will result
either i'll an immediate report based upon
q recent inquiry in chemical analysis
of the milk in question. 1t is known be-
yond doubt that milk is often sold i'll
cities which should be classified as poison
not only lacking in nutritive qualities but
containing adulterants which sap the life
milk is skinned of all it's cream and then
II Is doctored up with foreign matter to give
ii weight and color. and next further pol
Iuted with a powerful preServative to pre-
Vent Its souring. That preventative is alb
Solutely poisonous and Il milk dealer who
VIII use 1t is little else than a murderer
Tor he deliberately employs an agency for
the sake of greater gain which Injuries the
icalth and threatens the life of every con-
sumner of his product. There are easy WAYS
of finding out if the milk is pure and whole
some The government provides them and
they can be readily reached by any citizen
Furthermore, it will pay the milk user to
do a little Investigating on his own ac-
count looking into the conditions surround
ing the feeding and the milking of the COWS
from which comes the milk he buys There
are not enough health inspectors now on
the force to cover the field properly. and
such facts as the citizen can ascertain for
himself might prove a valuable addition to
the resources of the official staff OF course
prosecutions could not safely be brought on
the strength of evidence of this character.
but faSrantly improper conditions and
methods thus detected could be formally
proved i'll Il manner to satisfy the courts
and jures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
Anomalous Midsummer Winds.

From the New York Herald.
In view of the recently destructive wind
storms, such that which Wednesday
assailed Paterson, N. j., 1t is important to
notice that the activity of the atmospheric
currents from the Rocky mountains east
ward of the Great Lakes and the North
Atlantic states is now unusually great for
this period of summer. Az rule. during
July the movement of the atmosphere over
the northern sections of the country is very
sluggish and often the air seems almost
stagnant. Consequently the areas of high
barOmetric pressure are incOnSderable and
weak. But at present the case is quite diff
ferent. Yesterdays reports show that the
atmo. pheTic current which caused the phe
nOmenal Chicago storm of Tuesday and
the terrible Patei storm of Wednesday
WAS abnormally strong and wide An eX-
ceptionally large anti-cyclone overlies the
lake region. 50 that the northerly to
northWeSteriy winds from Canada prevail
over all the country east of the Mississippi
valley. except the east gulf states.
SO long as this unusual activity of the
atmosphere continues in the northern sec
tons of the country thunder storms occur
ring near the Great Lakes the Atlantic
coast during the passage Of heat waves or
barometric depressionS Will be of extreme
severity in localities where the topography
is favorable to the formation and progress
of whirlwinds. While the prevalence of
northwesterly winds in late July is very
grateful as they greatly reduce the sitting
humidity. they are the harbngeIs of very
severe thunder storms. and their first onset
SHOULD be carefully watched when the heat
has been intensified with the passage of
general cyclonic disturbances.