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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-18
ICE CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES.

The Katherine Doan Club win serve
ice cream and strawberries at the
First Presbyterian church, Friday,
evening. May 20. You are invited botn
to cat and enjoy social hour.
may 10, II, 10, IL, IS, l9-d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

preached u.s. and Karma able TO distinguish
the officials by their emblems and he acted as a
sort of Snowman for my information.
See, Appa, first comes the Tchre Ko or Living
Buddha. He is the incarnation OF Buddha. from
have been a great indeed Probably a I'll Gle
IGovernor of provincel at least this will be
grand AFFAIR on, yes. there is than one
Living Buddha: when split occurred each sect had
have its own not to admit its inferiority See
after the Tchre no are two Kheng Bo or superiors
OF lamaseries. Then there two &c Ke spirit
ual superiors of lamaseries. Then there are two
&c She. projects of lamaseries: then after
them are the ing Dye chapel masters who
lead the choir and religious ceremonies. Then
feTior degrees-Ge Lung. Ge Dang and Kan dang
or Gessa. Then come crowd. See of Tchra Pa, or
Pen De, devOtees In lamaseries, without degrees
whom you say Europeans call lamas by mistake
After they are the young Peng GiOng or La Tchru
apprentices or nOVices. ON what wealth the dead
one must have possessed to pay for all this These
carriOn feeding gentry don't turn out in such style
for trihe:
priestly caste-a hatred well merited for number
ing about quarter OF the total male adult pOpula-
tion Of Tibet-rapaciOus. immoral and utterly IN
productive. vampires living by their eXactiOns from
tempt mingled. however. with superstitOus and
iusfihable fear
Sec. Appa, there are two whose cups have been
broken 11betan idiOm for having died-'and they
died before the harvest and the other has only
been dead few days
. why. how can you tell THAR asked.
- Don't know. eXcelleucy2 IL dies
then would bring hail. which would spoil all the
crops He has TO be kept TIL the harvest 10 ever,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
FUNERALS IN. TIBET.
Weird Scenes Depicted by an Eng
Hsh TraUeller.

81 had been asleep some hours" says Charles II.
I<pper in "Blackwoods." when I suddenly
awakened by my faithful Tibetan attendant Karma
calling at my ear. Appa! Appal IFather. Fatherl
wake upr
What IS II. Karmag I asked not altogether
unaccustOmed to having my rest disturbed during
the few months of dangerous travel over these
hitherto UNEMPLOYED regions. II had. indeed. fire.
quently been necessary 10 decamp upon Just as
abrupt warning this one and to place as
many miles as possible before dawn between me
and my late resting place thanks to some suddenly
acquired Information on the part OF faithful karma
Ny life was In his hands. huEanly speaking. and
have indeed, reason 70 be grateful TO him for his
untiring and devoted services I'm bringing me- dis
guised in T1betan costume. safely through a long
journey very considerable portion OF this
mysterious tract known as the Roof OF the World
Il had never had an opportunity OF studying from
observation the weird Tibetan manner OF disposing
OF the dead OF the upper classes. had OF course.
had frequent opportunities OF noting the scant cere-
ulony awarded the bodies OF the poor which were
simply thrown into any handy stream OF sufficient
volume 20 carry the bodies away. II no river
CHANGED 20 be available. they were taken TO a
rayiue or 20 a hilltop and placed on the ground.
without covering OF any sort. and tied by the head.
then cut IN two by means Of a sword. 10 further
assist the wild animals IN their Office. The OBJ
seques Of the upper classes knew were performed
in different styic-in fact in two ways-and with
more or less pomp. / could hardly believe the de-
scriptons though knew the Ttbetans well.
9" What Is -. KarmaT asked. rapidly secreting
my precious notes including my diary. about my
person IN case OF a surprise.
" oh. Appa, see. they come: your excellency
will what he has desired. and he pointed 10 an
apparently endless procession winding below us.
but advancing IN direction. ! could guess with
his telling me what the object OF that process
sion was. We must hide ourselves. Appa. as
think tina: they viii pass this spot TO reach yOnder
plateau
1T the work OF very few minutes TO stow
our baggage behind some neighboring rocks and
place ourselves close 20 the trail on the watch.
SLOWLY the procession crawled along winding n
zigzag up the steep sides OF the snOwclad noun
tain. The torches were paled and we saw more OF
their smoke than OF their fame In that brilliant
moonlight. Judging by thS number OF lamas head
ing the procession and scattered at intervals
throughout IT, the deceased must have been OF very
high degree. Gradually the head of the column ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
JACKIE HAD NEVER SEEN HIS PAPA

IT met a relative OF mine-pretty close One-that
I'd never seen before. when got back to Wash
inRton the other day." said army officer. whn re-
turned from a tour of duty in the Philippines re-
GENTLY THE relative happened 20 be a son OF mine.
He was born a couple OF months after made the
start for the islands three years ago.
1T was due in Washington about II o'clock at
where around Harrisburg. I hungry for United
states food. as 1 had been Cor three years. and I
didn't seem TO be able 20 get enough OF II. One OF
the things that made instant hit with rue on
the table was a nice dong dish fun OF fine looking
spring onions. Uttered up with little particles OF
fee.
II simply couldn't resist them. L gObbled up the
whole plateful. resolved that when I met my wife
and she noticed the aroma I'd simply have to
throw myself on the mercy OF the court.
Well my wife at the station. Of course, TO
meet nett pretty nigh midnight. She was
too Busy looking over and commenting upon
my coat OF bronze 10 mention the onions, even II
she had noticed EN-. and she had too much to tell
me about the kid anyway. as we sped uptown on
the streetcars.
The kid was asleep Of course. and when we
slipped into the room and turned up the gas I sup
pose maybe 1 didn't take a good long look at the
little tyke-and maybe. OF course. there wasn't a
lump about the size OF old fashioned gourd Just
at the point where my front collar button presses
ssThen I grabbed the still sleeping kid out OF the
bed. He opened his eyes and surveyed me with
calm scrutiny while gave him a hug Then he
turned his head away from me- with very de-
cided expression OF disapprosaL This hurt his
mother, and she instantly told him.
The kid turned his head away from me In the
other direction and struggled 10 90 turned loose.
est accents Imaginable. amt a-goin' to let any
body blow onions all over me-! -CWashingtOn star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
WORKING FOR THE STATE.
Nesc-Jersey Men and Women Who
SerUe Public GrQtuitOusly.

Trenton. March CSpeciaD.-Three hundred men
and women are giving their time and Of their
money 10 the management OF the public institu-
tons and neither ask nor receive compensation for
their services. There is not another State in the
Union where much service 10 the public is given
gratuitousy in this State.
A majority OF the men and women composing
the little army OF three hundred well TO do and
engage 81 the work Of looking after the interests Of
the charitable and educational institutions for
sheer love Of il.
Under their supervision and direction more than
s. 10000 OF the States money IS spent annually
and up TO this time the AFFAIRS OF the various in
stitutions appear 10 have been admirably managed
When last winter II was proposed 10 enact A law
that would DO away with the boards OF manage
ent place the control OF all the State instiu-
lions IN the hands OF a board Of governors. to be
composed OF FIVE persons. each TO have a liberal
salary and TO give all his time the business of
the State there strong opposition to the prof.
the ound that IL would increase the States
expenses and rob the public institutions Of a per
interest part OF capable and Influential
men and women that Is retained through their
connection with them in a managerial capacity
The sentiment that opposed the FIVE governor idea
Is antagonistic 10 the proposition that a State
Board Of Charities and Corrections be created
whose duty IL shall be 10 keep eve on the State
institutions and see 20 Il that they are properly
Naturally enough the men and women servipv
1 on the various commissions. and many Of whom
have given their tire the service for wears
resent the suggestion that they shall be suho-,i,
out whether OF not they understand their duty am
are performing II conscientiously and honestly nj
atec. resigna viii pour in TO the fsovsror =,
t%1s ~no1es@lA ana the gr1fuztous Ep<k@ax fppon q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS AND NEWS NOTES.
81 CHINESE HONEYMOON" At THE ACADEMY-THE
FORBES ROBERTSON HAMLET.

I several new limitations for this week Billy
Carter with his banjo; sullivan and Weston. IN
| Girls. EmirI and Kessner. in their acrobatic
sketch The Beboy and the Waiting Maid /;
The New-York Newsboys' Quartet and others
complete the bill Owing TO the interest mani,
tested IN the Japanese-R Russian War there viii
be shown for the first time series Of moving
pictures just imported from England. They
show street life. also artillery cavalry inlaH-
try and the ships Of the two navies.
Miss Eva Tanguay. late OF the Frank Dan
ielss "Ofice Boy" company. will forsake musi-
cal comedy 10 enter vaudeville making her first
appearance Monday at Hammerstein's Victoria
Theatre Of Varieties. where another entire
change Of bin will be seen. including Ricca-
bona's horses. Nine Adelaide Hermann. Ed.
HAYES and company John Ford and Wayne
Gehrue, Sidney Grant, Sisters Hawthorne.
George r. Reno, Mamie Remington and COM
pany Harding and An SID, Mile. Olive and
new vitagraph views.
At the Fifth Avenue Theatre a new farcical
comedy in three acts by Frank Tannehill. tr.,
entitled. Hush a Bye, Baby" will be presented
this week II was written by him two years
ago under the title Of The Blundering Mr..
Budds." and was done on the road. but has never
had a New-York performance until now. Inc
scenes are laid in New-York-
Ward and vokes will bring their musical skit.
"A Pair Of Pinls," TO Proctor's Fifty-eighth
Street Theatre this week.
At Proctor's ne-hundred-and-twenty-
Street Theatre this week the principal attrac-
ton VIII be George W. Lederer's production or
Sally I'm our Alley" curtailed 10 meet the re-
ouirements Of the vaudeville bill. This produc-
ton which had an extended run at the Broad
way Theatre, has been shortened TO occupy
forty or fifty minutes in its presentation, ana
will be given with all the musical hits ana
the snsppiest dialogue The company employed
IN this presentation will be headed by Dan Nc
Avoy. that Bowery comedian who blesses
Broadway by his absence.
Marie Dressler. assisted by Walter C. Kelly
and company, will be seen for another week at
the Circle Theatre, beginning to-morrow's matt
nee Their new travesty. Sweet Kitty Swell
airs scored one OF the hits Of the season last
week The sketch affords considerable fun. The
extra feature viii be The Lady Dainty Of
Vaudeville" Miss Lillian Burkhart. assisted by
her company, in the comedy sketch. "A Strenu-
ous Daisy" Lovers Of. athletics will find a
quartet OF clever gymnasts in the -Four cast
ing Dunbars, who appear here for the first time
other artists are Nine. Emmy and her Hots,
a European novelty act; William Cahill. The
Mar from Ireland; Lew Hawkins, the minstrel; |
Mr.. and Mrs Jimmie Barry in a funny sing
ing sketch: Phil and Nettie Peters. a comedy |
duo from the West; the TWP Nices. singers ana
dancers, and the Vitagraph.
Some war scenes. showing the struggle be
tween the Russian and japanese forces. are be- |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
AT PALM BEACH.

Palm Beach, Fla. March (SpeciaD.-There has
been a snap about the here for the last ten
days which lacking earlier To begin with
there have been about 5000 worth of silver
cups at the gun club 10 shoot for Colonel
John Jacob Aston has given his annual dinner
which always arouses more less interest This
time IL given at the Riviera. which Is three
miles up Lake Worth The moonlight was clear
and added wonderfully to the nights pleasure
Among those in the party were Mr.. and Mrs VIII
lam Payne Thompson. Frederick T Martin Mr.
and Mrs. William b. Leeds. Mr.. and Mrs Sydney
Smith, Colonel and Mrs Walter Cutting Miss
Juliana Cutting. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgerton Webb II
Clay Pierce. Mrs. James Brown Lord, August Bel
mont. J. +. D. Lanier. Henry T. Sloane Miss
Sloane Miss Dix and Livingston Waterbury
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Livingston Beeckman are here
with a party OF friends. including Miss Harriet
Brown j. b. Hartman. Arthur T. Kemp. Edward
Crowninsheld and Edward Buckley. There has
been great revival In tennis. and members OF the
above party play great deal. Others who have
taken up the game Colonel Astor, Oliver
Campbell. J. Wesley Doane, Edgerton Webb Syd-
ney Smith and Yale DOan.
There have been several moonlight swimming
parties this week. for the nights have been fine
AT a recent cakewalk the presentation speech was
made by Simeon Ford, of New-York
Mr. and Mrs. Colgate Hoyt are here with a prf-
yafe car parry. a. ~ JohR ". Gates oc NsE-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

the presentation, addressing to each graduate a
few words OF congratulation and godspeed. Twelve
hundred invitations had been issued for the grad
uating exercises and also for the reception and
dance which followed. and were given by the
graduating class in the drawing room OF the nurses
home.
The members Of the class Of 1904 are as follows:
Miss Ceestine Emma Marks. Miss Nettie Silva,
Miss Harriet Bllah Leach. Miss Ellen Bishoprlc
Miss Margaret McMurray. Miss Kate Isabel
Smardon Miss Maria e Davis. Miss Belle Dun
ming Seely. Miss Anna Florence Wilson. Miss Annie
Anderson Hastings Miss Janet May Dunlop Miss
Helena Russell Stewart. Miss Amy kathleen Paget.
Miss Pauline Cady Woodruff Miss Lillian NJ
Thomson. Miss Florence MoUntjoy Creighton. Miss
Marion Elphinston Samuel. Miss Anna Iizette
Reutinger Miss Emily May Vanderburg Miss Ieta
Marion Sewen. Miss Ruby Luella Riddell MISS
Nellie Meek Rough Miss Mary Amanda Swarr
Miss Nina Gordon Snnott. Miss Emma Marian
MathesOn Rose and Miss Isabella Bertha Swan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

A. the Kniclxerbocker tomorrow night FORBES
r7oiertson win begin an engagement OF iour
-,,eets IN Hamlet" AIr. Robertson first pro-
6,c.a Hamlet" IN London in 1897 and his In
teroretafion caused wide discussion ana brought
forth some very fattering notices He presents
the drama nearly in full, but with several trans
rCxfffone Of scene. Mrs. Robertson NDertE1oe
Tiiiotf) viii play Ophelis, and the English COM
psnv seen IN ''I'he Light That Failed VIII MI
rhe cast with the exception OF the queen a
narf PLAYED by Miss Jennie Eustace. who was
seen in the same character with MI Sotheih
last season. The overture and incioentaI music
VIII be taken from TschaikoWskys haii4iet
8sn Creets production OF Twelfth Night"
with Miss DIatthison Viola, will move to-
morrow night 70 Days Theatre. where II viii
continue for week. Then the bill VIII be
changed and AS You Like IT, she Stoops 70
Conquer" and possibly "Everyman" VIII be
revived.
"A Chinese Honeymoon" which has record
OF almost one thousand performances. comes TO
the Academy Of Music tomorrow for an engage
men. Of several weeks Miss Katie Barry is
stin playing the leading part, and is doubtless
as delightful as ever. Miss Julia Sanderson, a
girl Of seventeen. is now the Mrs. Pineapple OF
the cast
This is the last week Of Sergeant Kitty" at
the Casino Of Mice and Men" at the Garrick
and OF "Hanson's Folly" at the Hudson
on March IA there win be held the one hun
oredth performance OF The other Girl" at the
New Empire Theatre There VIII be souvenirs
distributed
Three Little Maids" the charming English
musical comedy seen early in the season at
Days. win come to the Harlem Opera House
fhis week.
The VirEinian" viii be performed for the
eeventy-fifth time at the Manhattan Theatre to-
rnorrow. Arnold DAILY gave Candida" for the
seventy-ffth time last Friday, ana he is eth
presenting that play and The Man OF Destiny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
WHAT DOCTORS MAKE.

From Ieslie's Monthly.
There about two hundred thousand doctors
in the United States. about one for every $50
people Ii has been approximately estimated that
the average yearly income Of these men Is $40 or
that the public In the country pays S50Oo0o00 an
nually for medical attendance, emitting entirely
the money spent for patent medicines which brings
millions Of dollars to manufacturers or the anOnf
spent for doctors prescriptions or paid TO olIacks
OF commercial doctors. The preparation for the
practice OF medicine that gives a man a good
standing In the profession means an expense OF
literally speaking. $4,000 for four years Ia a rem.
gtahle medical school 1900 for general expenses
during two years hospital service and perhapa an
other -, 600 for setting up in practice A year or
TWO IN ESoropA n alSo-a halp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

The predominsting feature OF the bnl offered
~ Keiths the coming week WI be comedy. but
every field Of variety is Invaded TO make ND
the programme. The presentation OF Edmund
Dsy's new sketch. Pals" by Davis and Mccsn-
ley, supported by a strong company. win be the
headliner. Another star number on the hin IS
Toozoonins Arabs. The acrobatic work OF these
men r. marvellous. Edouin and Edwards win
be seer IN their farce. -An in the Family i"
The many quick changes made by Miss Nav
1oonin together With her character work are
sure 70 oelght Successful women mono-
Iogulstf are few and far between but Jessie
Soutnoul has long held place at the ton and
- s1or,sh. Always new, are the most amusing
when tod N her nsiye WAY. Julius rannen has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

ing shown on the Cinematograph at the Eden
Music this week. The Japanese battieshlp
Asama is shown in action. and is a most realistic
picture. The siX-nch guns on port and star
board OF the batteship can be seen In action.
Russian infantry on the march to the scene OF
conflict is another Of the vivid war pictures.
The SUNDAY afternoon and evening concerts are
a feature. Professor Kruger, violin soloist. viii
appear al every performance
Tony Pastor has arranged a bill for this week
including Miss Matte Keene and company, in
the hopeful sketch, written by Ella Wheeler VIII
cox. The Poetess Of Passion entitled Her
First Divorce Case: Birnm- Bomm-Brrr, novelty
music trio: the Avon Comedy -Four. in the farce
The New Teacher; Miss Clarice Vance, a
Southern singer. coon shouting artist Craw-
ford and Manning comedians; Claude and Fan
ME Usher in The Tough Love- slang skit;
the Prentice Trio. in acrobatic specialties. and
others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
NETWORK HOSPITAL GRADUATES.

Twenty-six young women. wearing the old-blue
and white uniform OF the New-York Hospital re-
ceived their diplomas and badges Tuesday night
az the graduating exercises OF the training school
for nurses connected with that institution. Philip
Schuyler president OF the board OF governors made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
rLAYs rHAr RENATN.

lTcEuM-'-The Admiraiae Crichton"
WAtssAck S-''f.he County Chairman"
BFIsASfO-f-S Kitty Iieilare" r-rorsrar
ffpfHf.-s The Other Girl
NANfiATT Ac--'.The Eirriuiar
NV AMSTERDAM Mansfield Ivan the Terrible
bIDS0S' tansou's Polly wiki Robert Eceson Oast
week.. -
ckRRIcK-Efiss Russell dast week.
lyEIC-.-Thn
kANnN-s.Rascf
CRITERION Merely Mary Ann"
cARDfcN-'-Tlic Sccreas0f Polichinelc"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
MUSICAL PIECES srTLL HERE.

MAJESTIC fabcs in Toylands' fasf two v,eeL.,
HERALD SQJARE-- .The Girl from Kays"
CASINO. Sergeant Kitty dast week.
TROADWLN-'-Tte Yankee Consul
NEW-YORK-''The Tenderfoot"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

a. the Vaudeville Theatre. Sweet KITTY Bel
lsirs" also given at the Eelasco for the one
hundredth time last night.
Tomorrow night at the Irving Place Theatre
will be an occurrence Of much interest to the
patrons OF that house, the appearance OF Fer
dinand Bonn. the popular young German star.
DE viii be seen first in play by Felix
Philippi called 'Das dunlxle Thor" which is said
10 be worthy successor to 'Das crosse LIGHT"
by the same author. in which Herr Bonn APP
peared last year in his American tour In ''Das
crosse LIGHT" indeed. he found the hest medium
Tor the display OF his talents Disappointing IN
shakespeare in this play he was convincing.
impressive. magnetic. his appearance in the
new piece VIII undoubtedly be watched by a
large audience
kellar viii be the attraction at the West End
Theatre this week. His illusions and tricks OF
magic are too well known to require much fore
word Those who care for this sort Of entertain
ment-and who does not on occasion will
COUNTLESS sock TO the theatre.
by Gosh" problem play. In four acts, writ
ten by Langdon -sdcCormicx is announced for
the American Theatre tomorrow At least. the
location in England village and the
names Of the characters sugge 81 that il is a
by Gosh" drama. and the management take the
play.
The American Academy OF Dramatic Arts will
give its ninth matinee az the New Empire
Theatre next Thursday afternoon. when The
Charity Bail " by David Belasco and Henry c.
do Mile. viii be presented. on Friday evening.
March H. in the Carnegie Lyoeum at s o'clock.
the academy viii present an interesting nov
city In the performance OF The Wolves and the
Lamb q play by Thackeray. followed by two
one act plays. The Ponpadour's Prot<pe" hv
Kate Jordan Nermilye. and Sunshine" by
Charles Dickson
The next matinee OF the students OF the STAN
hope Wheatcroft Dramatic School VIII be given
az the Manhattan Theatre on Thursday after
noon, March j.. and several new plays viii be
presented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

Besides the commissioners and managers men
toned above. there ten men engaged at the
work Of codifying and revising the laws without
compensation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

three hundred representative men and women OF
New-Jersey will march out Of Office
follows numerically.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06

The next matinee OF the students OF the STAN
hope Wheatcroft Dramatic School viii be given
az the Manhattan Theatre on Thursday after
noon, March u. and several new plays viii be
presented.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-23
TITLE TO BIG
DITCH IS OURS
The Contract Having Been Signed
Sealed and Delivered to the
Urted States.
BY Associated Press.


Paris, April 29-Tho Associated
Press is authorized to announce that
the contract by which the ownership
Of the Panama canal passes to the
United States, is signed, sealed aud
delivered complete The title to the
canal route is now vested In the
United States.
The document by which the trans
action is consummated bears the sig.
natures of President 30 and Director
Rishman, of the Panama Canal com
pany, who signed for the company a.
its responsible officials
The transfer is complete and with
out reservation and the United States
secures a perfect title The result
was accomplished Unexpectedly as the
public understood the contract wa2
1ot to be executed until after the
stockholders meeting tomorrow, when
the question of ratification will BE-
the meeting to ratify ;he contract
which the officers Of the company
have already completed. Only a few
lf the highest officers of the com
9any are now aware of the secret
which will not be known, except by
this announcement in the United
States mp to time for the meeting.