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The Washington times., 1904-09-19
Opening Indiana Campaign.

Tomorrow has been fixed upon as the
date for opening the Indiana Republican
campaign. when Senator Beveridgc viii
speak AT Indianapolis The party lead
ers are most confident Of success, basing
their estimates on the recent sixty-day
poll OF the State. and expect from 1000
10 10000 majority.
A large gain is expected this year be-
cause OF the detection OF many Silver
Democrats 10 the POpllist. Socialist
and Prohibition party standards. Eu-
gene V Debs. the labor leader. is put
ting up q lively campaign for the So
clalist ticket. and seems 10 take par
ricular delight In arraigning Candidate
Henry q. Davis for his anti-labor rec
ord.
Heretofore the Republican party has
been the chief loser OF votes to the Pro-
hibitfon nominees. This year there is
reason to believe that the cold water
ticket will profit more largely from tho
support OF voters who have heretofore
heer TAgsFasg
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC IN WINNIPEG.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba. Sept. IS
There are $50 typhoid fever patients in
the Winnipeg general hospital, and many
nave been refused admittance on ac-
count Of lack Of room.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
BOY LIKES THE NAVY
BETTER THAN OFFICE
Would Rather Go to Annapolis Than
Deal in Real Estate-Washing-
ton Boy a Marine.

Anna polls holds greater attraction for
a young Brooklyn boy than the office
CT a real estate boomer. as is shown by
the following letter. received by Secrc-
tary Morton:
Brooklyn. Sept. 15.
Dear Secretary: Would you please send
me a letter telling me what you must
do 20 be appointed 20 the Naval Acad-
cmy. and how you may obtain a com
mission. and so forth. Father thinks
should he a real estate man. Ike him
but l hate II. So If you may, please
obtain me a commission at the naval
Academy. Please excuse my penman-
ship and wait till / graduate. I Will be
Yours truly.
EDGAR JENKINS"
A request almost as informal as that
Of the Brooklyn boy won a young Wash
iugtJn man an opportunity TO take the
examination for commission In the Ma
rtne Corps. The fortunate Washington
fan Is Samuel w. Began.
Secretary Well Disposed.
Carrying a letter from Senator Clapp
OF Minnesota. Mr.. DoSan called on Sec
retary Morton early last week. The let
ter from Senator CIapp asked the Secre-
tary Of the Navy TO do anything ne
could for the young man.
Would you like a place in the Marine
CORPSE" the Secretary Of the Navy ask
ed. after glancinB at the latter and siz-
ing up Mr.. Began.
That's Just what I've wanted for sew
eral years, but have never been able to
get II, the young man replied.
''Well, you're designated Mr.. Morton
replied
The young man was so surprised that
he could not recover his voice 20 thank
Mr.. Morton.
tn do anything / can for Senator
Clapp and 1 can tell from your looks
that you are the sort we want In she
Marine Corps the Secretary of the
Navy announced as he resumed the sign
ing Of his mail
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
Cured OF Lame Back After Fifteen Years OF

81 had been troubled with lame back
for hfteen years, and ] found a COM
plete recovery in the use Of Chamber
laln's PAIN Balm" says John q. BiShcr,
Gillian. Ind. This liniment is also with
out an equal for sprains and bruises. It
is for sale by all druggists.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
Eligibility of Electors.

Changes in the list Of candidates for
Presidential eIector have come about in
several States in consequence Of the dis
covery that certain men on the ticket
were directors Of national banks.
The Federal statute provides that per-
sons who hold Office or position under
the CI1-arnment are not eligible to be
electors 1t IS regarded as an extreme
Interpretation Of the provision TO apply
Ii to national bankers, but since a ques-
ton might arise. and the election of a
banker might at some time lead TO con-
troversy over the construction Of the
law, II has been decided by the Repub-
lican National Committee that the
safest way would be Tor persons en-
gagged in national banking to retire from
the ticket.
In wisconsin three OF the Republican
electoral candidates have retired from
the ticket on account of the ruling Of
the national committee. In Iowa one
has followed the same course. while
another preferred to sever his bank con-
nections and remain on the ticket.
Keeping on Safe Side.
Attorneys who have been consulted
about the matter say It is extremely
doubtful II a national banker can be
said TO hold a position under the Govern
ment by virtue Of being a national
banker, but that Il is a question Of con-
struction Of language, and that such A
question might arise If there ever were
a contest.
II a President should ever be elected
by a majority Of one elector, soUe one
on the losing side might raise the ques-
ton as 70 the eligibility Of national
banker to act as electOr and carry the
election into the courts. In order not
70 start a bad precedent therefore,
bankers are keeping off the ticket. al
though II is said that in cases in north
ern Iowa some years ago II was decided
in both Federal and State courts that
national bankers could not be held to
be agents Of the Government.
Roosevelt's Southern Friends.
The tone Of the Southern press con-
I tInues bcIligerent Here is a part OF
the headlines Of a South Carolina paper
/ introducing n political article:
| Roosevelt 20 4.eturn 70 Washington
( to Conduct His Own Campaign, Using
Ian tile Government Force and Facili-
/ ties to Accomplish his Private Ends
| This will doubtless prove interesting
news to Government clerks IN Wash
exploited against President Roosevelt IS
/ that he has a penchant for looking out
( for his friends, the Southern paper gives
due warning to it's constituents Of what
/ they may expect.
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
Gold Bugs to Stay.

AS for the gold Democrats. while
many who left the party fold in the first
Bryan campaign have announced their
Intention of voting for Parker and Davis
The Washington times., 1904-09-19
COekran's Weird Views.
Enthused His Auditors.

In their exuberance Of ecstasy, they
shouted approval Of the orators ex-
tremc free trade utterances: became
IfghteOusIy indignant at the supplanting
OF Republican institutions for despotism
IN the State Of Colorado, nor did they
finch when the orator boldly avOwed
himself n sympathizer with the boycott
One Of the most noteworthy among
the pointed chara cteriza tiOns Of the
Tammany member of Congress was his
declaration that the tariff is socialism
plus larceny. Strong statements like
that are apt TO enthuse political meet
fngs, and the Hon. Bourke succeeded in
his effort
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
NEW MODEL THEATER
FOR QUAKER CITY
To Be as Nearly FireproOf as Human
Ingenuity Can Make It-No Com
bustible Material.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 5.-William ].
Gilmore. proprietor Of the Auditorium
and formerly manager Of the Park
Theater. will erect a new playhouse to
cost $4,000 at the northwest corner Of
Eighth and Arch Streets. BaIlinger &
Perrot. the architects. say that It will
be the safest building of its kind in this
country and will be as near fireproof as
human ingenuity can make It. Even
the floors will be Of incombustibie ma
terial
The new theater will have exits on
three streets in addition 10 a court on
the entire western side OF the building
There viii be three exits on each side
Of the parquet in addition to the Arch
Street front There viii also be three
exits. on each side of the balcony and
four On each side of the gallery. There
will be thirty-two exits.
The dressing rooms viii be in a wing
separated from the siege by a fire wall
and double tin-lined deers. over the
stage will be a skylight, covering one
eighth of the area, connected with
fusible links. made to open autonati-
cally in case Of FIRE. Throughout the
entire house will also be placed auto
matte fire sprinklers.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
TO PRESERVE INTEGRITY
OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT
District Commissioners Will Point Out
Defects of Proposed Pure Food and
Drug Legislation.

Commissioner Macfarland win recon-
mend TO the District Board that they
ask Congress TO provide. in any pure
food and drug legislation that may be
enacted. for such exceptions IS viii pre-
serve. the food inspection work OF the
Health Department in the District Of
Columbia. Pending bills OF this charac-
ter. according &c Mr.. Macfarland, are 50
sweeping that If enacted without change
they would transfer 10 TIE Department
OF Agriculture all the food inspection
work Of the Health Department. TO the
detriment Of the local community.
This is assumed TO be unintentiOnal on
the part Of the trainers of these bills.
and IT is supposed that it is only neces-
sary TO point out the effect they viii
have, if not amended, 10 secure the
necessary alterations. Similar action
was taken in the last Congress.
The alterations desired, together with
the reasons for them. are given in a let
ter from DR.. W. c. WOodwaNi Health
Officer. which Commissioner Macfarlahd
will recommend shall be sent by the
Commissioners to Congress
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
This Weeks Offerings at the Heaters
GOOD VAUDEVILLE BILL
At CHASE'S THEATER
Large Audiences Applaud Clever Work
of Artists-Seventeen Young
Women in MinstreIsy.

a vaudeville bill of exceptional merit
is offered at Chase's Theater this week
and the audiences which filed the play
house at the two performances yester-
day appeared to have been well salts
fed with the varied program Of songs.
dances, acrObatic fedts. impersona lions
and the minstrel misses"
The seventeen young women in min
strelsy presented by Ned Wayburn gave
many limitations Of famous minstrel
men Of thirty years ago. told Jokes
equally as ancient and sang such old
time favorites as Climbing Up the
Golden Stairs, Jingle Bells" and
Seeing Nellie Home" The young wo-
men blacken their faces with burnt cork
In the presence of the audience and
then begin the first part"
Among the clever members Of the
minstrels is Edith Warner. well known
70 many Washingtonians in private life
and on the stage.
The sketch entitled The Golden
Rose" the dialogue of which is in the
competent hands of Menefee johnson,
ably assisted by Belle Howard and
Harry Thomas. proved to be one of
the hits of the bill. The rose possesses
magic power and is frequently pressed
into service to patch up the love affairs
of young stock broker.
In his clever impersonations of May
irwin, Anna Held. and Edna May, which
were heightened in effect by the moking
pictures introduced. Adolph link. the
midget, scored a decided hit with the
audience.
a frst-class exhibition of how crockery
can be smashed and little juggling on
the side was given by Bedeni and Ar
thur The sIeight- of-hand tricks per-
formed and afterward exposed by Mar
TIM and Max MILAN were interesting
and deceptive. Several good songs were
offered by Adamini and Taylor, who ap-
peared as the wandering minstrels
Dancing, tumbling, and acrobatic feats
were introduced by Harry Smirl and
Rose Kessner and the adventures of
RUDE and Mandy were shown by the vi
tagraph.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
THE OLD HOMESTEAD"
AND DENNAN THOMPSON
Columbia Theater Filled With Admirers
of the Old Drama With It's Per
ennial Human Interest.

Age improves the quality Of wine in
no greater degree than it adds TO the
popularity Of The Old Homestead -
end just as long as the scenes Of our
childhood are dear to our hearts the
story of Uncle Josh Whitcomb and the
farm life at Swanzey will continue to
please American audiences. Notwith-
standing the blizzard weather and other
influences which might have persuaded
theatergOers to remain by their own
firesides. the Columbia was comfort
ably filed last night with an audience
which shared with Uncle Josh the big
crate fire in the kitchen of his farm
house way up in the New Hampshire
hills
IT is hard to remember which APP
peared first before the Washington pub
lic-"The Old Homestead" or Denman
Thompson as Uncle Josh; but they have
been coming back year after year these
two. hand in hand. and the children of
today laugh as hes rtny as did their
fathers and mothers in the years gone
by. The humOr and pathos which are so
admirably interviewer teaches the same
old lesson of the Maynard son, a vic
tim of drink. found by his loving father
in the streets of New York and re-
rural home at Swanzey. It is better
than a dozen sermons and will undOubt-
edly prove a great help to some who
are trying not to break those New Year
resolutions.
Mr. Thompson is so sincere and at
ease in the Interpretation of his role
that it is hard to believe the character
Of Uncle Josh is assumed His support
is equally as good, and Charles Carter.
as Cy Prime, can give any New Eng
land farmer pointers on how TO be a
genuine hayseed. The dialogue between
Cy and Walter LennoX. as Seth Perkins,
in the last act portrays a bit Of real
country life very true to nature. The
petty quarrels Of these two sixty
year-Old youngsters urges Uncle Josh
TO soliloquize that "a man is a man once
and a child twice" and Uncle Josh was
about right
The Old Homestead" double quar-
tet sings The Old Oaken Bucket" and
several encores. to the evident enjoy
ment of the audience, which returned
generous applause for each selection
The Grace Church, in New York City
by moonlight. formed an impressiv,
background in the third act, and great
! ~ helped Mr.. Thompson to make more
| effective his versatile powers Begin
ming the scene as real RUDE in large
city, Uncle Josh keeps his audience
laughing at his country pranks and as
sumed shrewdness. Later he finds his
lost son, Keeling down the street, fntox-
icated. and the curtain falls on a heart
broken father. whose quest is so IN
happily terminated.
Fred Clare, as Happy Jack and Jack
Hazard. the reformed tramp. is well
adapted TO the role, and his efforts were
well accepted Others in the cast who
contributed greatly to its efficiency were
Nenie Thompson, as Rickety Ann; Mrs
Louisa Morse. as Aunt Matilda; Frank
Knapp. as Eb Ganzey. and Louis Crox-
son. as Frank Hopkins.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
"UNDERSOUTHERN SKIES"
THANS OUT AUDIENCE
Excellent Presentation of Lottie Blair
Parker's Play Last Night at the
Lafayette Theater.

Under Southern Skies" completely
thawed out an audience who had braved
ice coated pavements and a biting cold
wind TO seek amusement at the La
fayette Theater last night. Actors who
wore flimsy summer suits. straw hats
and mopped their faces from imaginary
heat seemed a bit incongruous at first
to persons who but a moment before
were shivering in their overcoats, but
the play with it's warmth of tropical
coloring, it's beautiful Southern land
scaDes and the Southern intensity which
pervaded IL soon produced a reciprocal
effect on the audience. They were warm
ed both physically. and mentally and
for the time being it was a glimpse OF
the good old summer time greatly ap-
preciated.
More seriously considered. however,
the play written by Mrs Lottie Blair
Parker with the title Under Southern
Skies" possesses qualities which would
cause it to arouse enthusiasm in an su-
dience under any conditions. were it
well presented. And that the audience
last night was pleased with the pre-
sentatiou was shown by the applause
with which they greeted every climax
No less than six curtain calls were given
Miss Minnie VictOrson and the other
members of the cast at the conclusion
of the strongest scene of the play in
the third act.
Miss NictorSon appeared as Leila
Crofton. the heroine of the play. a joy
Gus, happy creole girl of southern Louis
lana whose noble nature was TO receive
a severe test before the story had un-
folded itself and resulted in her final
happy marriage TO the young South
erner she loved 1t was a role reQuir-
ing artistic study and Miss Victorson.
who had been called from Detroit to
assume IT, last night gave a most happy
presentation.
Southern atmosphere pervades the
piece. There are familiar negro charac-
ters like Amer Lizer. portrayed by
Florence Hill; Aunt Doshey, acted by
Eva Barton, and Uncle Joshaway. rem
dered by w. d. Stone, who helped TO
furnish some Of the humOr. The scene
is laid in southern Louisiana IN the year
1875. The plot Is not an unusual one
but the situations produced have dra-
matte interest and there are deft touches
OF humor. Now and again one catches
a reminder of Way Down East In
which the authoress first made her great
success. The young Southerners Henry
Walthal and Marcus Mcclellan act the
leading masculine roles and other parts
are well taken
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
FIRE-SWEPT THESPIANS
ARRIVE At NEW YORK
Members of "Mr Bluebeard" Company
Tell of Their Experience-Theater
Opened Too Soon.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-Hungry. tired
travel-stained. and stranded. % $50 mem
bers OF the Inflated BIuebeard com
pany; all survivors Of the Iroquois
Theater. arrived at Jersey City at mid
night last night. after having been on
the road since o'clock Sunday after
noon.
Grim reminders of the horrible fate
that might have been theirs was the
black draped casket containing the re-
mains of Nellie Reed. the only member
% the company who persisted in the fire,
which rested on the floor in the front
part Of the first coach. Many of the
members, especially the chorus girls,
were still suffering from shock, one
becoming so hysterical during the trip
that serious results are feared.
When the train pulled in at Jersey
City the relatives and friends Of the re-
turning chorus girls and other mem
bers of the company crowded about the
gates to greet them.
There were many affecting scenes.
Mothers and fathers embraced children
they at first feared had been victims
Of the fire; sisters greeted sisters, hus-
bands their wives. Tears rolled down
the cheeks OF men. The shadow Of the
awful Chicago tragedy was lifted for
the moment and the sorrow and suffer
ing that had been left behind were for
gotten i'm fearful but happy reunion.
one girl attempted 10 make joke
but the tragic meaning Of her words
made laughter impossible.
II escaped" she said, with a rabbit
foot cIutched in my hand. When | heard
the cry OF fire ! was I'm my dressing
room and / hesitated as 20 whether
should take my diamond ring or my rab-
bits foot Well l took the latter. OF
course 1t was only on the impulse OF
the moment. but IL shows what queer
thoughts we may have i'm moments of
danger
A male member of the company. who
declined to give his name. said:
II don't think the management Of the
Iroquois Theater can be justly accused
of criminal negligence. II was simply
case of putting OFF until tomorrow
what should have been done today Pre-
cautions should have been taken that
were not taken. The theater had only
been opened a short time. and. in fact
it's opening had been unduly rushed.
Half an hour before IL was opened
on the first day the seats had not been
placed In the boxes. and after the initial
performance had started the electricians
and carpenters were still busy compiet-
ing their various tasks. The theater
was opened entirely too soon
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
Faithful MS. Tuck.

While i'm Chicago Carlisle won the af-
fections of a woman said to be beauti-
fui. on whom millionaire was lavish
ing his money. FOrsal<ing her rich de-
voice. this woman went TO Europe with
Carlisle. where she posed as his wife.
She has followed him faithfully since.
IN Colorado. where Carlisle, by his ad-
dress and ability, won an appointment
as special commissioner 10 secure sub
scriptions for the Paris Exposition; in
Montana where he got IN with Char
lie Clark son OF the Senator. Travelled
the State for his father, and then took
the management of a syndicate of news
napers "A "a salary of $500 a week. and
then i'm Minneapolis. where ne operate ed
under two names. in n Or. Jekyi and
Mr. HYDE" game which resulted in the
warrant for false pretenSes which AT
last brought him 10 hook.
When Silberberg began TO play his last
big game. which resulted IN mis- elOpe-
ment with Miss Bonnie Hinkle, a veal
thy society girl. his woman companion
known as Mrs. Tuck. gracefully elimi-
mated herself. and allowed matters 20
take their course. When he was taken
back 10 Minneapolis, prisoner and
his wife'S visits ceased, and her family
contrary to expectations, refused %
come to his aid then IL was this woman
again came to his side, visiting ain
in the jail and then at the hospital
devotion itself. 1t was some time be
fore her identity became known, and
publicity put an end to this pathetic
side of the affair.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
TROUSERS CAME IN FREE.

Among the passengers of steamship
Just in from England was clergyman,
whose intention IL was TO take up his
permanent residence here During the
examination of his baggage, which In
cluded surplices, stoles and other non
dutiable church vestments, the question
arose whether the reverend gentleman
was not called upon TO pay duty for the
numerous pairs of trousers which he
was importing. Said the customs officer;
Il am sorry 20 say, sir. that YOU mus'
pay duty on these trousers; only the APP
.parel you make use of during divine SER
vice can be admitted free of duty.
Whereupon the quick-witted clergN
man exclaimed:
Como. come. my dear man, You sure
ly don't expect me 20 officiate in church
without my trousers
So the apparel i'm question was passed
free of charge.-New York Press.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
VOLUNTEER ORGANISE"
AT ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Vaudeville With No Villain or Adven-
turess-Scene Laid in Vermont.

The Volunteer Organist." a four-act
temperance drama. was the attraction
last night at the Academy OF Music
The plot IS different in many ways from
that Of the ordinary meiodrama. in that
no villain nor adventures holds the con-
ter of the stage for the greater part OF
the performance
The scene Of the play is laid in a
temperance town in Vermont As the
title suggests. the principal character
is an oTganist. who, however, Is a
drunkard. and who is saved from d.
drunkards grave by his brother. the
pastor Of the village church. The title
role is played by George H Nichols as
Tom Sturgis the tramp organise. and
John Milton. as Howard Sturgis, his
brother. gave an excellent interpreta-
ton Of the character. Incidentally the
play deals with the evils OF intemper-
ance- The young minister falls in love
with Grace Barret, daughter OF the only
saloOnkeeper in the town His friends ex
press surprise when he announces his
intention TO marry her. but he Is con
slant and overcomes the objections OF
the members Of his congregation. Alice
Belle Pollack. as the tavern keeper
daughter played the part well.
A special feature OF the Performance
was tho church scene in the third act
in which Willie Nelson and Floyd Hunt
appear as choir boys. In this act they
each sang solo, and well merited the
applause accorded them.
Charles Hasty. as Ebb Utter. the vii
lage handy man. and would-be from
bOnist. and Carrie Thomas as Lucretia
Barret. the tavern keepers sister and
village gossip. played the comedy parts
most acceptably.
The Volunteer Organist" will be play
ed every night this week. and Mt natl
nee this afternoon. Thursday. and Sat.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
FRED IRWIN'S COMEDIANS
AT KERNAN'S LYCEUM

A highly amused audience watched
the laughable skits and sketches pre-
sented by Fred Twins comedians at
Kernan's Lyceum Theater last night
Under the Bam-Bo Tree" was the
title bestowed upon the piece. and a
jolly lot OF nonsense IL proved 20 be
Among the bright particular stars in the
cast were Sarah Herbert, who sang II
! Could Be- Misses Revere. Stevens.
Miller. Carey. Pethenbridge. Goodworth
Perrott. Lacelles, Wynn. Walker, and
Burgess. who appeared I'm the sketch.
"GoOd-By Eliza Jane" and Gertie Mil
Ter and Willie Weston. who sang Pa
jana Polly and Lulu Comes Stepping
Lightly" respectively.