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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-16
HANGED HIMSELF.
An Aged Resident of Marshall coun-
ty Grows Tired Of Life.
Special to Daily Herald.

Special to Daily Herald.
Marshalltown. Ia, June 15--John
Fink. aged 20, was found hanging in
the barn this morning at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. d. J. Wilkinson,
near Green Mountain. Ill health is
the cause.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-16
BOARDING HOUSE BURNED.
The Forty inmates Escape From the
Flames Without Injury.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, June IS Max
on's boarding house burned this morn
ing. The forty occupants escaped un-
hurt. The loss will reach $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

pense of production. these famous dis
plays have been confined to only the lar
gest cities and big international fairs and
exposilions. For several seasons Mr.,
Henry j. Pain and his general manager.
III. B. rhearle, have been seeking to per-
feet plan whereby the exhibition could
be transported In Its entirety and pro-
duced in the smaller cities, the same as
the largest circuses, but THE Last Days
OF Pompei' Is SO much greater an affair
than even the largest circus and the vast
ness OF the necessary paraphernalla and
the great number OF people required to
give an adequate production OF the spec
tacle was simply appalling, and although
n tremendous attendance was certain 10
be drawn, the expense looked too great
to warrant the risk. Within The past
year however, they have successfully
evolved scheme and perfected plans
for a portable exhibition on most clab-
crate scale, Since last November u small
army Of pyrotechnlsts, electricians, car
penicrs, scenic artists, coslumers etc,
have been ut work In PAINS workshops,
ut Parkvile H. J., and on May LIST the
great task was completed for the road.
Tin productions given are on quite as eS-
tensve a scale in every respect as arc
any Of the largest cities Nearly three
hundred people participate In Pompeii's
stirring scenes. four acres OF massive
scenery represents the ancient Roman
city. and an immense amphi'hestre. with
capacity OF ten thousand people, Is pro-
yided for Its spectators.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

scr. Miss Jane Whcatley, another stage
beauty, has been engaged for the juve-
nile parts, Miss Wheatley although very
young woman has had a wide range and
experience. Mr.. Richard Cochran, an
actor OF wide experience, will also make
his first appearance with the company.
Mr. Cochran was formerly member OF
Mr. Edwardss company, and played his
present part with great success. Miss
Lowering will have part singularly
adapted to her abilities, while extremely
different from anything in which she has
Yet been seen. The part Is that of Lon
don Slavery, almost Erotesauc In makeup
and conception. 1t will be next to impos-
sibe to realize that tho dainty little Jane
Eyre can transform herself 50 completely
as to embody the eccentric Bctunia Per-
kins. Mr.. Sylvester will have IN James,
the valet. a part equally rs good as that
in which he made such Il decided hit
last week All in all, the company should
materially add to the most excellent re-
putation they have already established
for themselves. 3t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

the Virginia Amusement Company, ana
neither care nor expense will be spared
to mako the West End Electric Park
among the best amusement resorts in the
country.
Particular care and attention Is given
to ladies and children and for this pur-
pose hundreds OF comfortable rocking
chairs are scattered around in cool and
Study places for these patrons.
No Objectionable characters OF an kind
will be permitted in the park and large
corps Of special police and watchmen in
uniform are on hand to preserve the
strictest order and SEQ that the thorough
enjoyment Of all patrons is In no way
interfered with.
That the efforts OF Manager Fartzell
in behalf Of his patrons is being highly
appreciated is shown by the steadily in
crcasng number Of patrons. E
Concerning tho Fall OF Pompeli Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday nights, June
@ 3. and 4, Mr., Hartzell says:
The climax OF managerial daring and
ingenuity would seem to have been
reached in the stupendous production Of
Pains thrilling pyrotechnic display Last
Days of Pompei," which will be seen
a in this city on June 2, 3, and 4. Heroto-
fore, on account OF the tremendous ex-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Beach Park Preparing.

Beach Park, ut West Point. Is undergo
Ing thorough renovation for the rormnl
opening Saturday evening, June H. Many
novel amusement features are being add
ed, and those attractions which proved SO
popular last season are being thoroughly
overhauled. a mammoth Scenic Waterway
similar TO that In West End Electric Park
is nearing completion. The dance hail
has been made considerably larger. and
the hotel has been repainted and furnish-
ed throughout and additional facilities
have been added to care for much lar
ger attendance this season, The 'sea
food dinners" which proved such an at
tractive feature last year will be feat
use OF the Reach Park Hotel this season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

tee expressed themselves as specially
well p,eased with the proposed site Of
tered By Alexandria, and Mr.. Sears OF
the committee, said he thought the view
from the pla teau Of Alexandria on which
the citizens propose to have the school
was one of the most beautiful he had
three cities of Alexandria Washington
monument The striking feature of the
landscape,
FURTHER VISITS,
The committee will visit I.oesburE,
Wallcnton. Manassas and Culpcper Mon
4 meeting of the committee was held
tins afternoon and Mr., Frank L. West,
Of Louisa was chosen chairman and Mr.
j. Boyd Sears Was elected secretary. The
latter will formulate the report Of the
committee
THE STATE FOR PARKER,
The members OF the committee have
had opportunity to hear much politics
in making such an extensive tour Of the
State
u think thore is no doubt, That the
the Democratic nomination 20 me presl-
dency,n said Mr.. Sears, 90 mol he-
Viii instruct for any candidate, but, nev-
ertheless, Judge Parker, IN my opinion,
IL the choice of the Democrats OF me
state, SO far as | have been sp'e 20 gauge
their sentiments.
character,| said Mr. Sears and do not
believe any win develop az the slate co.
Yeution."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
LIST DAYS OF PoMPEII.
Spectacular Production the Last
Three DAYS This Week.

The many amusement features already
In operation in West End Electric Park
serve well 10 entertain tho immense
crowds that flock to HE park every saf-
teFnoon ard evening. The generous pat
tonage this season has inspired Manager
lIartzel 8ith The desire 10 add NOR"
attractions Ia the park and negotiations
arc NOW under way for several new feat
ures which he hopes to install in the near
future,
Wtth the formal opening Of the park
Thursday evening With PAINS une2eelled
pyrotechpical display new era in sum
Mer amusement features Ia offered by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Biiou's Double Bill.

For the week Of May 30th, the Biiou
management announces the return of Mr..
Walter Edwards and his company. AS
his is the last week of the season the
mana cement have decided TO make II a
gala one and Mr. Edwards will pro-
Gucc two plays. THE BriXton Burglary
and David Garrick," In b.th Of which
plays Mr. Edwards has been particularly
successful in many OF the principal cities.
Beginning on Monday afternoon Mt
a special matinee, the company will pros.
duce the "Brixton Burglary" with addi-
tional performances Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday evening and Tuesday natl
nee. The "BrlXton Burglary" will present
Mr. Edwards and his company in an al
together different light from any in
which they have heretofore appeared,
The play is of a lighter nature OF the
farcical order. particularly adapted to
summer entertainment. 1t was produced
at the Herald Square Theatre New York,
where it had a continuous run of several
months with such prominent people AZ
Mr. Holland, Mr.. Ferguson and Miss
Proctor Otis IN the cast. and the belief
IS entertained that the play will lose none
Of its interest in'ithe hands of Mr.. Ed
wards's excellent players
In addition to Mr.. Edwards, Mr.. Syl-
vester. Miss Lowering, Miss Lander and
the other members Of the company who
have already established themselves as
fayortes, several new engagements have
been made with the view to making the
company even better than before. No
taby among these Is that Of Miss Grace
Henderson, who has but recently fore
closed her engagement with Mr.. Froh-
mans BIRD in the Cage Company,
Miss Henderson has long had the repu-
tat.on OF being one Of the condolences,
beautiful woman, and a handsome dres-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Mainly About People.

Mr.. Il. Y. Burch and wife arrived yes
terday afternoon from Memphis. and arc
stopping at No. 107 North Seventh Greet.
few days with friends at Glen Allen,
MI. Robert f. Thackston lies critically
III at the residence Of his daughter, Mrs,
Mrs. ~. G, DeArmond and Miss De-
Almond are visiting Mrs. ". L. Fleming.
Miss Stella Crockett, Of Onancoek Ac-
comnc county, is visiting Miss CANINE
Rider, of No. West Clay Street,
Miss Ruby Il. Lyle has returned home,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

TO REMOVE
NET WORK
Passenger and Power Company
Proposes to Reduce Its Track
Mileage on Church Hill.

An important movement on the part
az tho Passenger and Power Company
viii be made before the Street Committee
on tuesday afternoon.
Tho company will bring to head
plan long contemplated for the removal
OF most OF the tracks of the Clay Street
line on Church Hill, and combination
of cars, With a quick schedule. OH tho
two lines In that section Of the city
The idea Of the company is to cut out
Q portion Of the system which is looked
upon as Unnecessary to the convenience
os tho citizens. and to givo better sched-
tlos end connections than can be given
urder tho present plan, Of n network OF
trnclts in that residential section.
an short. the company proposes to re-
move the Clay street line tracks from
Nor.h Twenty first and Marshall Streets
around the Twenty-fourth Street loop,
aud out Twenty-ninth street 10 the
Seven Pines terminal at r Street; also
Tho |, and twenty fifty Streets loop to
Nj and Twcnty-fiftll
At that point an intersection is pro-
posed with the Traction line out NJ Street
td Thirty first, thence to the Ncnablc
street line to Oakwood. From, Twenty.
tfth and NJ Streets the Clay street route
on Church Hill Avenue Is to be double
tracked, the cars going cast to enter the
track at Twenty first and Marshall.
1t Is also proposed to cut out, the norm
Twenty third Street line from Marshall
Ia ycnable and to connect with the FAIR
mount cars at Twenty third and Nenaole'
with this net work OF tracks cut out
the company proposes to give symmet-
rical limo of service. running from TWEEN
ty-flrst and Broad out Twenty-hrst 70
Marshall, thence out Church Hill Avenue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
BRAKES Palmetto Wine.

Only one small dose a day OF this won
deriul tonic. Medicinal Wine promotes
perfect dgestion,, active liver, prompt
healthy tissue, velvet skin. robust health
brakes Palmetto Wine Is q true unfail-
Ing specific for catarrh q the mucous
membranes Of tho head. throat resplra-
brakes Palmetto Wine cures catarrh
wherever located, relieves. quickly, has
cured the most distressful forms Of stom..
iiatulency and consultations; never falls,
cures to stay cured You are put to no
expense wha teyer, call at the following
address and get free trial bottle;
owens s Minor Drug Co, No. 1907
East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Westhanpton Park.

The young folks arc not suffering three
nights Of the week this summer. for the
dancing pavilion at Westhampton is
swept by cool country brcczes. wherein
linger the fragrance Of the void flowers,
and the orchestra provided by the man
agement is Kidding them of city cares rs
they dance to It's music.
Already the old resort has become
favoritc. on Monday. Wednesday and
Friday nights the dancing pavilion is open
to the public, tho cars giving a twenty
minute schedule over the PROTEST route
of the suburban lines. On other nights
the pavilion is leased TO private dancing
parties by superintendent Buchanan, of
the Passenger and Power Company.
The lake has been supplied with boats
for moonlight and daylight rowing, and
the bowling alleys have been put in fine
condition
For picnic parties Westhnmpton is also
ready at all times the rustic tables and
benches being plentiful and the natural
beauty OF the pace being unusual
AT West End Park the Auuarama has
been reoponed and, what will be delight
to the youngsters, the fare for the trip
through wonderland is now. only five
cents. Tho scenic effects have all been
renovated and the ride on the waters
Ct the old mill is more delightful and
Interesting and cheaper IMAM ever.
r. sL0KeSkc lTOlleS parties, III tHe pII-
liantly illuminated special cars, are also
serving many summer stay-at-homes OPP
portunity to defy the heat OF the even
ings. Lakeside with It's Zoo" and other
attra ctions, to say nothing OF the length
at the ride, has always been favor
lite.
Forest Hill Is the afternoon mecca Of
the trolley-ridcrs, the cold and clear
springs. tho fine sweep of greensward OF
the hilsides, .the hooks and cornars OF
the gulches and canons and the brook
fishing, etc. being attractive to people
who want to leave the hot city for few
hours.
The parlor car virginia" handsome
and conamodious, may be had by the hour
on application to Supt. Buchanan. Ser
vice is given on all lines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Resemblance Very Striking.

Mrs r. D. Mccoy, OF Fulton, who
went tc Claremont on Friday to look at
the remains OF the young man found In
the river at that place about two weeks
ago, has returned.
She could not positively say the body
Is that OF her boy. The resemblance In
some particulars. she thinks, Is striking.
but the condition Of the remains are such
that It is impossible to Identify.
The body will not be Brought to Rich
,nond at present. but Mrs. Mccoy will
wait longer with the hope Of hearing from
her missing son.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
after delightful visit to relatives ana
friends at Anderson and Huntingdon W.
CURTIS CULLEN, FORMERLY
OF RICHMOND, is DEAD
lsnecial to The Times-Dispatch chi

Especial to The Times-Dispatch0
KNOXVILLE TENN, May 2S,--Curtis
Cullen, aged fifty-four native Of Rich
nond, Vah and for thirty-fiye years
prominent Wholesale dealer In queens
ware, died here tonight at 10 o'clocN,
after a lingering Illness, He was one OF
this city's best known merchants.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Congressman Southall Here.

Among the arrivals in tho city last
night was Hon. Robert G. Southall. Of
Amelia, congressman from the Fourth
District and candidate for denomination.
Mr. s;outhnll met several friends from
tho district here and Immediately left the
hotel with them. He Is wagtng an en-
crgetic campaign for denomination, and
Is espe cally strong In the western portion
nf the district.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

AT the Acaden,y---Thc Bennett. Moulton
stock Company, Monday, Tuesday ana
Wednesday, and Wednesday matinee ~
Il "ouscasts OF society,"
At tho sijou--Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, special matinee Monday, Nc
prlston Burglary Thursday Friday
and saturday, David Garric<,'
The Bcnncll- Moulton will coso tho
Academy season with four performances
this week, Monday, Tuesday, "Wednesday
matinee and night.
This excellent stock company has been
giving good plays at 10, %, 30 and on
cents with all seats at mntlnees tor 70
cents. 1t is regretted by many that II
win close its engagement SO soon out
(l,c weather is now too hot for the audi
ences in the Academy, or any city thea.
tire for that matter
..Outcasts OF Society" which will close
the house for the summer, is II inelo-
drama OF great power. The story Is d
simple but strong one. ~ reckless ana
Maynard young man with good hearl
and good ideals is disinherited by his
father through the Vaccinations OF
scound.el OF a cousin.
The villain not only keeps the nero
from his father and his inheritance, but
also gets into his power the rather OF
the heroine and demands her hand as MS
price.
In tho end the rascally cousin is IN
done and the heroine becomes the we
Of tho wronget young man.
IA or the PLAYING OF this melodrama the
Norfolk Landmark said:
Miss DeLacy, as the sweetheart OF
the young outcast. acted with rare dis
erection and understanding the charac-
ter assigned her This young woman
is thorough artist and is possessed OF
all the requisite qualities WHICH make
for success III her chosen profession. She
has a graceful stage presence, an express
sive face and beautifully modulated
voice. Which is under perfect control at
all times. In addition to all this she is an
actress of Intelligence and refinement ana
makes OF the characters which she pre-
sents real, living, breathing women and
not mere stage puppets.
81 "Chas. McGrath acted the hero In his
usual manly and straightforward man
ner and was all that n hero should be-
MIR. Dmock was refreshing as tho
yiilainous nephew, not finding 1t neces-
sary to resort to the usual methods en-
ployed by the portrayers Of such char
acters such as continual cigarette sfnok-
ing, etc.
THE minor characters were all well
taken care of and the result was an
erenly-balanced performance aud one
which would do credit to many higher
priced organization.
''The scenery stage appointments and
costumes were in keeping With the per-
Torrance and added much to the effec-
tiyeness Of the stage pictures. .#
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Acquitted OF Murder.

Especial to The Times pispatchr
WARSAW, VA, May Is After trial
lasting ten days al Lancaster Courthouse,
Alan Williams was acquitted this AFTER
noon OF the killing of Austin Morris by
shooting The Commonwealth had apont
twenty.fiNs witnesses and the astenss
>khrty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
.IDEWATER RAILROAD
GIVEN RIGHT OF WAY

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.)
ROANOKE, VA, May 2S,--Ihe CltS
Council passed the ordinance adopted py
the committee, giving the Underwater Rali-
road the right of way over the streets
OF the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

to M and Twenty-fifth Streets, thence
out M to Thrty-iirst, ia @ to Onkwood
with the Broad Street line running to
Chimhorazo Park. The parallel line with
the Church Hill Avenue line will be as
now, out Eighteenth to Nenable to Oak
wood tafE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Rev, Mr.. Haley Returns.

Rev. j. j. Haley has returned from
]. ynchburg, where he delivered the hac-
calaureate sermon before the Virginia
Christian College, and will preach as
usual at tho seventh Street Christian
Church. both this morning and night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Blood Saturated
Might Shirt
a true case Of wonderful cure
OF Eczema by
.. ID. -.


having atnla,ed caused from sathns relief
Continued
m ].
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
We vOuCh for above

this Mr. Wad have been laid before all
unstkabe
this
o humanity. as
Since handled the preparation in this number
factory willing
results from trial of bottle
cae o
coll druggists
proos.
refunded
TRAGLE DRUG COMPANY,
sl7 E. Broad ST and n w. Broad ST.,
Wholesale and Retail Distributors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
or, Price Coming to Richmond.

Or. Lawrence II, Price. who was resi-
dent physician at the Retreat for the
sick for the past year, Will after the first
OF June be associated with DR., w. T.
He will also be connected with the -led-
zeal College OF Virginia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

for the proposed Female Normal School,
which Is to be erected by the State. vis-
tied Falls Church, and Alexandria to-day,
and will remain In this city Tonight and
tomorrow. The members Of the commit
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
.LECISLATI I'VE
COMMITTEE
On the Home Stretch Afser
a Full Tour Of tile
, State.

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.)
WASHINGTON, D.. c., May 2s.--The
special committee Of the Virginia I,cgis-
lature, which Is making a tour Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

during the Gymkhana
the lar, wi m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-22
NO DEBT FOR SALEM.

The Eugene Register mas this
This sort of plea for higher edu-
cation ought to win out, The journal
is right Eugene is leading the rest
of the state on educational matters,
and the growth of a city is always
augmented by the quality and extent
of its educational facilities.
The result of Mondays school
election should have been and no
doubt was. for advanced grades and
a higher school Any other step by
a city Of Salem's pretentions is little
short of disastrous to her future wei,
fare"
The difference is, that Eugene is.
sued $25 coo bonds for high school
building, and the people Of Salem will
get one without increasing taxes or
going in debt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-22
6 - 9

Judge VIM. T. Zenor, of Washington,
D. c., writes from 2lS N. Capital street,
Washington, d. c.;
al take pleasure in saying that I can
eheerfully recommend the use of Peruna
~ a remedy for catarrhal trouble and a
most excellent tonic for general condi-
tions." ."-Wm. T. Zenor
Mrs. Amanda Morrill,, 18O Reid street,
Elizabeth, N. j., writes;
al have been sick over two years with
nervous prostration and general debil-
lty, and heart trouble. Have had four
doctors; all said that could not get
well. / had not walked q step in nine
months, suffering with partial paralysis
and paLpitafion of the heart every
other day, and had become SO reduced
In flesh as to be a mere skeleton,
weighing only IS pounds.
Sup to this date have taken Peruna
tor seven months. 1t has saved my life
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-22

manding that their expressed will be
respectel by the directors.
The old board voted to throw out
all above the ninth grade, abolish the
East Salem principal, and went on
record as opposed to progress. They
took no steps looking to new build.
ing on Center street.
If the people get any of these
things they must pull for them, as
the school board is still imbued with
a conservative spirit, and that means
that Salem do nothing, or do as little
as possible.
There is not a good reason why a
new building for the children of the
Central district shall not be erected
at once, this fall, and the unslghtly,
unsanitary relics on Center street dis.
posed Of
There is an abundance of surplus
money to do that with the taxes al.
ready levied, and the fallacy of having
school money lying idle as deposits in
some bank is little shelfworn, to
say the least.
We have only this to say in conclu
sion, that the people who stand back
of the movement for better public
schools will appreciate the right spirit
manifested by any of these gentlemen
of the board Of education, and they
are sufficiently American and intelli
gent to condemn the wrong attitude
or any displays of opposition or in
difference.