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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
Fell From a Tree.

Duane Ingersol, aged fourteen,
fell from a tall sycamore tree last
week, at Jackson, and received in
iuries from which he died about
two hours later at a local sanita-
Rum.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01

Topeka, Kas., June 25.-Heavy rain,
wind and hail has seriously damaged
the wheat crop in the central portion
of the state. LindsbOrg and Junction
City have been f1attened out by the
storm
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
BANK STATEMENT,
Decrease, in the Principal
Cities of the Country.

New York. June 25..-The following
table, compiled by Bfadstreet. shows
the bank clearings at 45 of the prin-
cipal cities for the week ending
June "a, with the percentage of in-'
crease and decrease as compared with
the corresponding week last year:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01

st. Louis, June 25.-With his airship
Victor, which is now being built in st.
Louis, j. NJ. O'Neall, of Dallas, Tex,
feels confident of winning the prizes in
the airship contests at the Worlds fair
grounds
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
THE JAPs NEAR PORT ARTHUR.
The Entire Male Population of the
Place is Under Arms.

Place is Under Arms.
Ta-Thce, Kiao between Kiao Chou
and Hai-Cheng), Lao Tung Peninsula,
June 22.-(Delayed in transmission.)-
The Japanese forces are II miles from
Port Arthur, the whole male popula-
ton of which, from the age of Is and
upwards, is under arms. The women
are assisting in the work of complet-
ing the defenses. Civilian cyclists oc-
caSiOnally establish communication
with the outside world
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
A Remarkable
SUIT At Law
Final Disposition of the $500, 900
Estate of Thomas n. Jordan, of
Chicago Board of Trade.
SUIT AN ENTIRE SURPRISE
TO WIDOW and OTHER HEIRS.

Sensational Charges are Made by
the Husband of One of Jordnn's
Daughters, Who Alleges That the
Income From the Estate Has Not
Reen WrightfuIIy Distributed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
Stage of the Rivers.
THE MARKETS.
SATURDAY, June Is.
Grain and Provisions.

st. Louis Flour - Patents. s4.75d4 90I
other grades, s3.9Ga4.7O. Wheat-No. ? red.
oats-No 2, 42Gi2lk. Hay-Timothy,
s1O.O0a14 90; prairie, $7.OOa1O.OO; clover, 500
Q11.00. LarG-Choice steam, 6.4Oc. Pork
New mess, $500. Bacon-Breakfast,
91zq13c. Butter-Creamery. 13d1Sc: dairy,
11q15c. Eggs-Fresh, 1S1zql5c. Wool
Tub-washed, 2OG321zc; Missouri and ILL.,
nois combing, 2324c; other grades, 1923.
Indianapolis-Wh red, s1o3;
No. 5 red, s1.0O. CornooNo. white, 4s15c;:
4OAc. Hay-Timothy, $1O.OOq12.5o.
Chicago-Closing quotations: Wheat
July, S77sc; old. STAG; September, Slasc;
old, S27sc; December, S12sc. Corn-June.
4712c; July, 477sc; September, 4SAd4S3sc;
December 441sc; May, 1880. Oats-June,
4oAc; July, SS9sc; September. 3l24c; De-
cember, 323sc. Pork-July, $12.912; Sep
tember, sl3.271k. Lard-July, sos; Sep
TENDER, S7.2211q72 %; October. s7.2Ilz; Mo-
vember, S-25. Ribs-July, S7.55; Septein-
Der, $7.771z; October, $3.50. Rye-June. Go;
July, 5S1zc; September, 52q55c.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01

stop and that foodstuffs must be de-
livered to the Russians. According to
native reports, the Russians are losing
thousands of horses from CHAMBERS.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01

ChefoO, June 25--11 ID. m.--There
was firing at Port Arthur last night,
June "a, and Tonight. The booming
of big gums wns distinctly heard
here tonight.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
Terrible Disaster in Russia.

st. Petersburg, June 25.-The Ro-
sotfu ferryboat, while crossing the
Khoper river, sank with all on board.
Sixty bodies have been recovered and
$50 persons are missing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
Live stock Markets.

St. Louis-Cattle-Fan exports. 5000
SIS; butchers, $50d5.S5, stockers, SS.co0
425; cows and heifers, $3.0Od5.1o. Hogs
light, s4.50d5.$5. Sheep-Mutton sheep,
S.. 75d4. %; lambs, $4.5Og5.25 spring lambs.
s5O0d7.O0.
Kansas City - Cattle - Native steers.
s425G6.4O; southern steers, 2.75Q5.70;
southern cows $1.50qS.50; native cows and
heifers, 81. O0d550; StockerS and feeders,
81 50lI4. 49, calves, g. coal. 50;western steers,
S4G9q6.O0; western cows. $2.0Gq4. .. Hogs
and lights, 81. 50d5.15. Sheep-NIuttons.
S4.50d5. 80; lambs, S5.O016-S0; range wetherS,
S4o0Q4.S0; ewes, $3.50q4- so.
steers. $5.75G6.S0. Hogs-Best heavies,
s.. 30d5.45; medium and mixed, S5-20Q.l so.
Sheep-Good to choice, So 65d 4.Go; lambs,
S4.25q5.00; spring lambs. $50Oq6-00.
Cotton.
Quotations for middling range as fol-
lows: St. Louis. lie; New York. 1105c;
Memphis. 105sc-
Financial.
New York, June 25.-Close: Money on
call nominal: no loans: time loans~easy;
so and 80 days, 1A@2 per cent; six months,
3; prime mercantile paper, 31zd4 per cent
sterling exchange firm, with actual bust.
ness in bankers bills at 4S7.3od4 1875 for
demand and at 4S5. 4afD4S5 40 for 60-day
bills; posted rates, $50 and 4SS; comIaerc. al
bills, 4S4A G4S5i4; bar silver, 56is; Mexican
dollars. 10. Government bonds steady;
railroad bonds firm
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
To Build New wheel Plant.

PadUcah, KY, June 25.-Russell
Gardner, president of the Banner Bug
gy Co., of st. Louis, has decided to
locate a wheel factory here at cost of
100000. The site has been selected.
The plant will work about $50 men.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
Weekly Bank statement.

Balance paid in cash.
""Not included in totals because COM
tanning other items than clearings.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-07-01
Cotton.
Financial,

Quotations for middling range as fol-
lows: St. Louis, lie; New York. 1105c;
Memphis, 1850
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
Vests MInstrels.

William H. Vests minstrel company appeared at the Jefferson theatre yester- day afternoon and last night before good audiences. The performance gave gem eral satisfaction and was characterized by some features worthy of special men, ton. While not staged so sumptuously as the Fields minstrels the West or- ganization give an entertainment that compares very fayorably with that given by the Field company. In the first part some of the songs were exceptionally well rendered, while the dancing and the ef- forts of the end men were greeted with applause. The olio was stronger than is usually found with minstrel companies. "Cyelus" has an act that is very thrilling, but he has been having a run of bad luck for the past two weeks and has fallen so often that he says he has lost his nerve. He fell again at the matinee performance yesterday. The monologue ,sof Tom Mack was also a feature of the olio, as well as a slack-wire performance and gymnastic turn As a whole the West minstrels are giving a very cred ltable performance this year and im- provements in last years production are noted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
Dolly Varden.v

The story Of Stange and Edwards most successful comic opera which will he presented tt the Jefferson theatre Tues day matinee and night under the direc- ton of F. .. Whitney, briefly told is as follows:
 Dolly Vatden', a very winsome and Very demure country girl has been left fortune by her father and is the ward ol Jack Fairfax, an old time friend Fairfax. who is a wealthy country gen tleman and a bachelor resolves to make Dolly his wife. Dolly does not entirely acquleee, so he selfishly keeps her from meeting marriageable young men. AL though Miss Dolly is sweet and demure she determines to see more of the world than is eireumscribed by the limits of Hampshire, her country home Finally the wedding Of Letitia Fairfax, Jacks maiden sister, to Lord Gayspark, man or the butterfly world, who lives in great splendor at Beauchamp Towers, London on the Thames is announced After great deal of hesitancy Fairfax announce es to Dolly that they will go up to Lon uon 10 lhe wedding. In London Dolly's rare eomeliness creates a sensation. They go to the theatre, where d flashing yol1np army officer Dick Bellevlle, falls in love with Dolly at first sight and the admira uon proves 10 be mutual. Dolly admres everything and everybody, and as the fascination London life seems to have for Dolly is dangerous to Fairfax chances he determines to keep a closer watch on her than ever. Captain Beleville seeks an introduction which is denied him. SD with the help of Letitia, a secret inter- view in the park Is planned. Disguised us a midshirman of the navy she es- eapes her guardian. Fairfax learns of her clandes!ine meeting and as soon as Dolly return he eompels her to write a note to Belleville informing him she will not see him again.
 While Fairfax is out of the room tenn porarily, Dolly writes, another letter to Dick in which she assures him of her love, and tells of the circumstances Under which the letter is written. Fair fax delivers the substituted letter. and thereby spells his own game.
 Then by plot and counterplot, disguises and subterfuge, at which Fairfax is out witted at every turn, Dick and Dolly
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Alan and Jane, appears on the scene and informs the children that Alan and Jane have been lost at sea. The scene of fes- tivity Is ruthlessly destroyed Contrary Mary Piper (Alan's sweethearD tells Barnaby shs does not believe that her diminutive lover Alan and Jane can be dead, and she and her brother Tom Tom the Piper's steal away to look for them
 As the day develops Alan and Jane ap- pear on the scene disguised as Gypsie children. The audience is let into the secret that they have been saved, but the widow Piper and the two sailors who abducted them do not know this; and right here occurs some situation which are excrucatngly funny. Alan unveils Rodedrigo, the sentimental ruffian who abducted him, by pretending to read his hand. He tells the widow, whom the ad venturer Is trying to marry, that the fel- low has a wife and good many child ren.
 In tho succeeding acts Alan and Jane are again in trouble, for Old Barnaby, pretending to be delighted at their rescue sends them ostensibly to his new home. To get to this home the children have to pass through deep wood, in which Is located the deadly Vale of Spiders. In this wood they are again abandoned by
 Barnaby. ne believing they will surely be destroyed this time and he will be able to marry Contrary Mary Piper, as well
 as Alan's wealth, of which he is custod- 1 ian.
 l The foot sore and weary little travel l CTS seek shelter in the mouth of a great | cave. They would have been destroyed | by the bears which tracked them, had 1t not been for the Fairy Moth Queen. who
 sends giant spider to weave a web over 1 the mouth of the cave, through which l the bears dare not pass
 1 In the closing acts, the brilliant ima- l ginative genius of Glen McDonough, i said 10 be the greatest exemplfier of l American humor, is fully demonstrated 1 for complete scenic metamorphois is wrought
 l It vii be of paramount interest to l theatre goers to know that Hamlin and Mitchell, after months of negotiations, were able to secure the services of Marie
 Marble and Little Chip, who were such favorites here with the Welfs-Dunne Harlan O., to play the part of Alan and Jane. The supporting company includes eighty-three persons, among them being many who have been seen here in the support of some of Americas most prom inent actors and actresses.
 The Toylanc company travels exclusive ly by special train. using two baggage cars for scenery and two sleepers or day coaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

numerically, both male and female, yet 1t boasts not of one pair of tights. There is not one innuendo, not one double en- tendre not one reference that is not ab- solutely pure and clean. It is men like Willard Spencer who elevates the stage, for he demonstrates beyond question that an opera can be both entertaining and meritorious as well as successful and at the same time not depend upon vul- garity of dress. speech or reference.
 Messrs. Nixon and Zimmerman have fairly lavished money on the scenic and costume environment of Miss Bob White and 1t stands today as one of the most elaborate, productions ever offered on the American stage. In casting 1t they have been no less generous and among the eighty people comprising the company may be mentioned Mae Phelps, Alice Craft Benson, Zellah Harris Harriet Trainor, Connie Mack, Georgia Campbell, Susie Talmage. Frank Deshon, James D. Mcclure, Joseph Leighton, Rye ". Melshaw, Ray Tymon, Donald Archer. The opera was staged by A. Ben Teal and A. H. Holbrook, and Howard Cook directs the orchestra, the bulk of which Is car- ried by the organization in order to ensure a proper rendition of the musical score The engagement here takes place on Thursday matinee and night at the Jefferson.
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and ingenious mechanical devices, ana IL Ia said m expense has been spared by the management in this respect. In the pro- duction for this season each act Is set on with splendid scenic embellishments.
 The most striking stage settings are those representing the interior or large denartment store, the Fifth avenue shop hing district and Herald Square at night. also the beautiful Hudson river by moon light These scenes are claimed to be among the most realistic ever seen on any stage.
 The story of the Shop Gir' is unfolded fin a most skillful manner, and treats of designing villainy plotting against hon. esty and virtue, successfully for time, but recoiling upon the guilty ones in the end. The company for this, the last pre- sentation of this most effective story, ow- ing to the fact that Miss Williams will leave the cast to appear in her new scenic production. My Tom Boy Girl,' has been carefully selected so that every part will be sustained in a praiseworthy manner. In support of this popular favorite are the following we'll known artists: Lillian Ames. Margaret Brownlee, Maude Kel- lett, May Woods, Nellie Bernard, Viola Mcdonald, Ollie Marshall, Sadie Stanley, Dollie Moore, Mable Price, Gordon Gray, Frank Richardson, A. L. Lester. William J. Woods. Eugene La Rue, Arthur Kline, Burton Henderson, F. E. Page. Charles Hines. Strap Hill, Master George Cooper and chorus of pretty girls.
 The election returns will be read from the stage Tuesday night and the bulletins will be continued after the play until an early hour in the morning. All who wish to do so can remain and hear the returns as long as they continue to come | in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
Miss Bob White. D

Although Willard Spencer has written .hree successful operas and has com posed the musical scores as well, it is ms latest work, Miss Bob White" which VIII cause his name to reverberate through the avenues of fame. "The Lit tle Tycoon" was a success; in Princess Bonnie' he showed progress, but in Miss BOD White. the author-eomposer has uemonstrated a seasoned, ripened fam ilarity with the technique of compost tion and an ability to dovetail his mater ial as much more eomprehensively that ne once places himself in the front rank or operatic composers and at the same tune commands a dignihed position among librettists
 It Is therefore small wonder that Miss Sob White, achieved a run of hundred performances in Philadelphia, at once placing itself in the foremost line of the years successes. Far away and beyond It's intrinsic merit either of as play or as an opera, stands out boldly it's claim Tor consideration. and that quality Is It's absolute cleanliness; not only in theme and delineation but in it's very concep- ton. It is an opera with q large chorus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
monlY a Shop Girl"

The brilliant scenic comedy drama en- titled "Only a Shop Girl" with that mag netic little actress. Miss Lottie Williams. and a company of thirty competent art ists will be seen all next week at the Bijou theatre.
 The author is said to have lIarmonious- ly woven together play of intense inter est containing novelty as to plot and in- cident The play abounds with thrilling situations calculated to arouse the enthu- sasm of the audience, the strong cli- maxes being admirably worked up. There is also a strong comedy vein running through the piece, which is interwoven iE such skillful manner as to relieve the strain caused by the more serious DOT tions of. the play. The scenes are laid in the fashionable shopping district and the East Side of New York city Great scope is given for elaborate appointments
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time in this city. It is musical come dy in to acts and three scenes, and is the work of Messrs. Seymour Hicks and Wal ter Slaughter. The score has been strengthened by A, M. Norden, and sev- eral catchy rieces have hser contributed by Messrs. Schwartz, Edwards. Jerome, and Maude Nugent. There will be sixty people in the comDany which comes ttre after successful run at the Globe thea Ire, Boston and the Casino New York, where the public and critics declared it 4 to be tnneful. highly entertaining com edy, and the costumes, scenic and electri- cal effects aii tEat could be desired
 The story of the piece concerns two young AmericarS who are financially em- barrassed while in Ostend. The lardlord is abo.: io eject them because Of their inability to pay their bill when he gives them the option of leaving the hostelry or marrying his niece, noted as the most intensely homely young creature in the Kingdom. Her musical comedy father has willed her a fortune, as well as a snug sum to the boniface, her uncle provided the latter shall secure for her some brave man IS husband, who shall aonbly display courage by an act ct her
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known musical comedy ever written, 'Florodora,' which was the craze for several seasons.
 That the company will repeat It's tre- mendous hit of last season is already ap- parent by the large sale of seats, which has been greatly augmented by the large number of out of town subscribers. The organization numbers over one hun cred people and Is now fulfilling one Of the most comprehensive tours ever con- ceived in theatrical annals, the trip being a transcontinental one, which had Its inception at Manhattan Beach August 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
MILKMAID CHORUS IN MISS BOB THE JEFFERSON
 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.

oism and marriage to the girl. The young Americans consent, of course and one of thern, to fulfill the double consid- eration, is to wed the niece in a den of Hons on a big fete day. Then the Eng fish Daisy, London beauty, appears on the scene, and every one makes love to her. The plot is soon submerged in a flood of music, songs follow one another in rapid succession, and in the mix up everything ends happily.
 Among the musical numbers are I'm q Little English Daisy At the Music Hall,' Spin Again." Indian Chief" and "rhe Coon, the Moon and the lite Oct oroon"
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have it their own way. Letitia, meantime finds that Lord Gayspark is seeking her hand for her money only. and throws him over fer handsome Captain liar court of H. M. S. Dolphin and then the bells of Beauchamp Towers ring out right merrly for the double wedding.
 The time m which Mir. Stange has laid Dolly Warden" is 173O. The period lends itself admirably to elegant costum- ing and 10 picturesque stage setting.
 Election returns will be read from the stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
mBahes In Tovland.V

Babes in Toyland'', Glen McDonough and Victor fIerbert's beautiful musical extravaganza which will be presented at the Jefferson next Friday matinee and night with an all star cast. is re- ceiving a most brilliant reception from the public in every city of the North and the South so far as the show has pene- trated into Dixie land.
 Babes In Toyland," as delicate in sentiment as an orchid appeals to the ultra-critical, to the base, indeed to everyone who has any perception of scintilling humor and music-which is so fascinating 1t fingers in one's mind days after being heard.
 Glen McDonoughs genius enabled him
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to take the delightful nursery stories Babes In the Woods, and treat them in that manner peculiarly his own, which adds interest to these fairy stories so dear to the heart of every child.
 The opening act shows a party being given on the lawn of Contrary Mary Pip CT, Boy Blue Jack and Jill Simple Simon, Little Red Riding Hood. Bo Peep, who lost their sheep and all the other fairy story people are there. In the midst of this gala affair Old Barnaby uncle of
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been added to this years presentation that it is entitled the Second Edition" The cast IS claimed to be the best ever seen in the play, the girls the prettiest, the gowns and costumes the most extra vagant, the scenic and light effects be- wildering, the orchestra second to none and the English girls who thrilled us with last years dancing are the features which have made this attraction pre- eminent, and in popularity and business has not been excelled by even the best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
"The Silver Slipper.p

Again John c. Fishers stupendous musical production, "The Silver Slipper which won for itself the reputation of @eng one Of the largest and most ex-
 ravagant musical attractions ever pre- sented in this city plays an engagement at the Jeffeison theatre on next Wednes. day evening. So much new material has
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Consistent.

From the Cincinnati commereial-Trib- une.
 Hjones-rhe best can say for him Is that he Is consistent. " Rjohnson-How SO?
 Bjones-wel. he's pigeod-toed and chieken-hearted. and he also has foul mind.
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Probably True.

From the Houston Post.
 "He says he married a widow What are you laughing at?'
 ''He thinks he did" "Well didn't he?''
 "Everybody else says the widow mar ried him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
Murray and Mack.

"An English Daisy" with Murray and Mack and about sixty people will be present at the Jefferson theatre next
 Saturday matinee and night for the first
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AT THE JEFFERSON.

, Tuesday afternoon and night
 ! Dolly Warden" Wednesday night-@The Silver ; Slipper , Thursday afternoon and night
 Miss Bob Whitee : Friday matinee and night-"Babes
 ; in Toyland."
 , Saturday afternoon and night , Murray and Mack in an English : Daisy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06

SanFraneiseo will be reached in January and the return trip finished June 3. This will in all probability be the last appear ance of this company here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-06
AT THE BlJoU.

D All the week. with matinees Tues { Q day, Thursday and Saturdav-Lot- { . tie Willisms in "Only a Shop Girl {
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The Age-tierald Engraving Depart ment makes rood cuts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-10-02
PICKS STATE TICKET.
BIethen Says Democrats VIII
Win in Washington

Alden J. Blethen, of Seattle, Wash,
returning from a conference with Chair
man Tom Taggart, says that Judge Par
ker will carry New York by $4,000 and will
be elected president by safe majority.
Mr.. Blethen, who is editor of the Seat
tie Times and former editor of the Mime
apolis Tribune, stopped in st. Paul for a
few hours yesterday on his way home to
Washington from New York, where he
had been to consult Chairman Taggart,
of the national Democratic committee.
Mr.. Taggart assured me that Judge
Parker will carry New York state by
fully 200 majority" Mr.. Blethen said,
"and that his election by a safe margin
of electoral votes is assured.
While admitting that Theodore Roose-
welt might carry Washington state Mr..
Blethen said that former Senator Turner.
of Spokane, Democratic candidate for
governor, will carry the state for him
self and the entire state ticket. The
fight, he says, is one of the hottest seen
on the coast in years