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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
CoQUELIN ON HIS TRAVELS.
The Great Comedian DiscOurses in Facetious
Mood

From The London Daily Telegraph
NJ. Constant Coquelin, the great Cyrano has
been caught while shaving before ms oath by
an enterprisng inquirer, who wanted to know
how the famous comedian travelled When he
was on ms starring expeditions. Inc Cedeo ,
actor was Tacetious according to ms WONT out
he gave the inquirer some interesting lhloFIna-
ton nevertheless.
How do / traVeI?" said NJ CoQuelin. Alone.
or sometimes with my Jean. The railway
companies treat me well. In my private com
partment in train in my cabin on board
snip. read, sleep and smoke. Time passes; l
arrive land disembark go to a good MOTEL
and in due time 1 act. Then you must remem-
Der that have Gllett with me. He has been
with me for the last twenty-four years. allc
exactly understands my wants. When 1 am
going off he asks me or Herr for the itinerary
and for a list of my parts. When am ABOUT
to go on the stage he has everything ready In
my dressing room, wigs robes, SnunDoX. walk
ing sticks, hats-nothing missing. Gillett Is
undoubtedly admirable and indispensable. You
ask me what countries 1 have visited? Well,
very many, l can tell you. When l was first in
Berlin the Emperor William expressed regret
because he could not go to see me play. but he
promised that he would do so when returned
from Russia. Six weeks afterwatd l was back
in Berlin where l arrived late on Sunday
evening. / in bed for some time in my
hotel when somebody tapped at my door. 1t
was court chamberlain who said: His majesty
would like to see you play Cyrano tomorrow at
noon. for he is off to of his chateaus. All
right said /. getting out Of he'd. I then hunted
all night for my people, who were in different
hotels. and told them 10 turn up at my place
at 10 in the morning. Well. they did so; we
had a bit or a rehearsal. ana al noon we played
'Cyrano' in the private imperial theatre before
the Emperor the Empress and six other per-
sons" Having communicated this information,
NJ. Coquelin went to his bath.
The inquirer next NJ. Herr. the impresario
and manager. who told him that NJ. Coquelin
a splendid traveller who never tired
and never seasick. He enjoys walking home
from the theatre smoking mis- pipe He is con-
tinually assaulted for autographs in France and
America. generally by women. in Germany by
professors and students. NJ Coquelin has also
played before the Sultan in the Yildiz Kiosk.
court functionary carefully counted all the
the palace AS to the most profitable play in
NJ. Coquelins rapertory, 1t Is always "Cyrano
de Bergerac." which every body wants TO see
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
ST. LOUIS DAY AT THE WORLDS FAIR
Record of Attendance Believed to Have
Been Broken-Features of the Exercises.

ST. Louis. Sept. Est. Louis Day. the most inn
portant Of all the special days in the history Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was celebrated
to-day, and II is confidently expected that rec
ord Of admissions Will show the largest number of
visitors for any one day in the entire exposition
From the time the gates opened until the close OF
the day various interesting features entertained
the throngs- of visitors. Passes generally were
tabooed for the day. although this was not com
pulsory The holders of admission tickets were
presented with red badges inscribed Il have done
my duty" signfying that each had paid the adj
mission fee of 80 cents. and almost every visitor
displayed a badge
business generally was suspended in St. Louis
The streets were deserted ST. Louis residents prac-
tically in body attended the exposition and ex
cursion trains augmented the attendance by almost
constant inpourings all the forenoon
mississippi Day. Farmers Day and Texas Day
also were Incorporated IN the general celebration.
Governor Nardaman and General Keesley. of Mis-
exercises - INC uAS
which, II Is estimated fifty thousand regular troops
national Guardsmen and uniformed civilian socie-
eral Bates of the United States Army President
Francis and other exposition officials, and Mavor
Wells. Soldiers from all over the country in
This was followed by exercises in the plaza OF St
Louis. In cour:" OF which chorus OF three thou
SaNu voices re- Tered patriotic songs. Exercises in
Festival Hall. in which thousand Sunday school
chlidIen took part. was an interesting part of the
days programme. Throughout there drills by
various organizations sports and band concerts
.Ihe browning feature was the Congress of Ma
IONS IN the Stadium, bringing together members
OF twelve different farbaric tribes from Asia Africa
America and the Philippines There were demon
suauons OF native dances and ceremonies and
The days programme arranged for the conclusion
% ne L1ssuElues ny grand electrical illumination
COON including electric features never heretofore
the Stadium '"'0 E''''79i'4'>i4 ulSpiay at
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SIDE LIGHTS ON POLITICS.
Political Coricature and Contention
AnecdOte.

OUR POLITICAL DRAMA. coNyENTIL IONS
CAMPAIGNS CANDIDATES. BY J9 @e.
BuciElin Bishop 'svo. pp. zss Scott-Iha" OOHi-
pany
Mr.. Bishops book has undoubted tn1eh-
moss, since Il appears in the midst OF a Fres-
adential campaign. The author has EXPANDED
three magazine articles unrelated sup1ectS IN
20 a volume OF over two hundred pages. He has
not woven them, however. into a complete
and harmonious texture. and the work mas
somewhat fragmentary and disjointed character
The first section deals with the humor ana
pathos OF national conventions. the second Win
political caricature in the United States ana
the third with scenes and incidents OF Presl-
DENTAL inaugurations. Mr.. Bishop has gath
er.a from various sources-mOst Of them
familiar-a varsity OF incidents and anecdotes
illustrating the actions OF national conventions
and the development OF our still somewhat nap
py-go-lucky Inauguration ceremony. ne als"
offers some interesting comments on the gro" III
or the art OF political caricature since the days
OF Andrew Jackson. These special compliaIioils
are made with good judgment, ana the s'oFy Is
graceful and faciIe. although 1t develops no
80, or curious material and nowhere travels
out OF beaten paths.
A few errors OF statement are likely to stitke
she careful reader on pages a and -. dis
cussing the Democratic schism in 1860 the
author gives as June IL the date Of the Rich
rnond convention, called by the pro-slaVery
wing which had seeded at Charleston. little
further on ne says that this convention inoorseo
the Breckincidge-Lane ticket put in the HELD oy
boilers from the Baltimore convention at ~hich
Douglas was nominated. But the Baltimore
convention aid not meet until June Is. Inc
Richmond convention. which took up Breckih-
ridge and Lane met on June p. 1860
In the section on csricature describing GER
tain carfcatures Of the campaign OF loOO' MI
Bishop writes page 12O: Douglas was the hrSl
OF the four Presidential candidates who took tho
field that year" That statement ignores the
fact that Lincoln was nominated on May Is
fully a month before Douglas was, and that Beli'
the Union candidate, was nominated even ear
ner-abOut May 10.
A cartoon called Running the Machine" Is
credited on page 139 20 the year 1861. II gives.
as the author says a picture Of Lincoln's Cab
met in session The greenback MILL which
Feesenden is turning. shows q productive ca
pacity which will attract the interest and may
excite the envy OF the fat money advocates OF
a later time" Fessenden did not become Secre-
tary OF the Treasury until 1864 Prominent also
among the members about the Cabinet board in
this cartoon is Secretary Stanton. He did not
enter the Cabinet until 1862 Moreover, in 1861
the ''greenback mill" was yet 10 be constructed.
II owed it's erection 20 the financial legislation
OF 1862 We note such slips only because they
seriously detract from the authority OF an
otherwise useful and timely book.
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GOODNESS BETWEEN GOVERNORS.

lDY TEiETRAFII 20 THE TRIRUNEl
81. Louis. Sept, 15-There has developed a sensa-
uona! GOODNESS between the Governors OF Louisiana
ana Mississippi. and Il showed itself in connection
with the observance of Louisiana and Mississippi
Gays at the fair. Neither Governor attended the
exercises OF the other Governors Of several States
took part in Louisiana Day but the Mississippi man
was conspcuously absent To-day Governor
blanchard studiously stayed away from the Beau
Voir Building. and there IS considerable comment
on the subject although just what the is has
not been made public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT ON COTTON
Commercial Bales Ginned Up to September
l, 39O,414.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE cotton report of the
Census Bureau. issued to-day shows a total Of
$904l4 commercial bales pressed at the ginneries
ginned from the growth of 1904 prior to September
!, against total Of 1857 commercial bales in the
corresponding period Of last year. The report
shows 1851 ginneries operated this season prior
10 september !, while the number operated 70 the
corresponding date in 1888 2l16 The report
points out that I'm comparing the statistics Of the
two years due allowance must be made for the
Inherent conditions of the seasons. The total COM
merclal bales which would number S74 s21 II the
round bales were counted half bales comprise
@oS s6 square bales, 3llSI round bales and 43l
Island crop bales.
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of a special report published by the Department
OF Commerce and Labor. He says that an asso-
citation has been formed in France for the purpose
of arousing public opinion and securing support
loniaI cotton fields. This association mas visited
ali the commercial cities and has pointed to the
that the cotton supply Will be
cut on by the consumption by the United States
Guces 70 per cent OF the worlds cotton The asso-
ciation is seeking particularly to develop cotton
culture in the French colonies IN the Soudah'
TCahouey and Madagascar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
CORSET STEEL SAVES GIRLS LIFE.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO 7.

10y TELEGRAPH TO ME TRIBTNE-I
Camden. N J.. Sept 15.-Edna NJ FIby sixteen
years old, tried to send a bullet from pistol into
her side at her home. Federal and Thirty -second-
St. this city. tonight. y steel Of her corset so
DETECTED the bullet that It made only a slight flesh
wound. and saved her life. Asked why she Mt
tempted to kill herself. the girl said she 1ad had
much trouble lately. but her parents say they do
not understand why she should wish die. as she
mas had no serious trouble. She has acted
strangely, they say. but thew had no notion thar
she meant 10 try to kill herself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
A COTTON SCARE IN EUROPE.

washington. Sept. 15-The recent great cotton
corner IN america apparently has caused per-
manent fright in Europe whore All the cotton
using and manufacturing nations have set them
serves to the task of Producing their own cotton
ana relying no further than is hsolutely neces-
s s, on the American product Consul General
SIMMER az MarseIles is the last OF several con-
sular officers IN Europe N csu attention 70 this
Important movement. which no does in the shape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16

An elaborate volume the art Of the late Sir
Edward Bume-JOnes was published some years
ago. while he was still living. but we are to have
another book about him. This. however. will
presumably be more in the nature Of a biogra-
ply. since Lady Burne-Jones is herself prepar-
ing Il. The two volumes of Memorials" will
contain forty-flve photographers and other illus
trations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16

The new revised edition OF the late Sir George
Groves Dictionary OF Music and Musicians"
which has been in preparation under the editor
ship OF Mr.. J. A. Fuller Maitland is drawing
near 60 completion. II will be IN Ave volumes
as against the fOu- in which the work o-igi
nhlly appeared. English. Continental and
American critics have lent their aid to the over
hauling OF the book, and II viii contain much
new matter. Groves Dictionary" is one Of
those rare works of reference which possess IT.
erssy quality. Some OF the essays in II. no.a-
bly, those BY Grove himself. on Schubert and
other great themes that he loved. are as full Of
inspiration as they are OF sound learning and
good criticism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16

MI S. x. Levett Yeats is pleasantly remen-
bered as the author OF some clever historical
tales. He is careful writer, publishing only
when he has something 70 say. He is presently
TO bring out a book called "Orrain," the scene OF
which lie laid in the France OF Henry H. The
story deals with the adventures OF a Burgundian
noble OF the house OF orrain. The historical
Interest is centred In the struggle between
Queen catharine de Medieis and the IA
yorite. Diane de Poitiers. and the final defeat
OF Diane In her attempt TO enrich herself beyond
the dreams OF ayaries with the property OF the
hereto condemned by the chambr. Ardente
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16

u Is 20 be hoped that there will be an Ameri-
ton which Hr. A Hamilton has made. and is
soon 70 publish IN London OF c. Won Fabriczys
italian Medals OF the Renaissance" The sub
sect has been strangely neglected in this coun-
try. Our collectors have paid practically no
attention 20 those medals by Pisano and others,
which are among the most exquisite creations
OF old Italian art. Fabriczy's excellent book.
elaborately illustrated. may very possibly turn
the activities OF American connoisseurs 10 this
neglected field. We can imagine no finer ambi-
ton for any one OF the company than that OF
seeking 20 acquire some such collection as that
% NJ. Gustave Dreyfus, in Paris. for presenta-
ton 20 the Metropolitan Museum OF Art.
Three other art books are 10 be added TO the
list OF those which have already announced.
An illustrated life OF Auguste Rodin Is IN
preparation by Mr.. Frederick Lawton Miss
Irene Langridge has written a volume the
lie and art work OF William Blake. which will
be brought out with many illustrations and Mr..
J. J. Foster, whose work miniatures is IA
vorably remembered. is issuing a book Con
cernins the True POrtraIture Of Mary Queen OF
Scots" The last mentioned volume will con-
tain between sixty and seventy illustrations,
photographers from portraits in public and pri-
waite collections The text will include a chap
ter by NJ. Dinner. author OF French Painting
in the Sixteenth Century" which we reviewed
not long ago. on the Janets and the painters at
the Court OF France during the period OF Mary's
northumberland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16
LITERARY NOTES.

Three more volumes have been projected for
the supplementary issue Of the English Men Of
Letters series. Professor G. c. Macaulay will
write on James Thomson" Mr.. A c. Benson
on Edward FitzGeraIi" and Mr.. Edmund Gosse
on "Sir Thomas Browne"
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WORK WANTED.

YOTyNG MAN. correct at figures. sood pen Pen
man and thorough knowIsdge o. !, 0 eas-
keeping: references. 5 SAA1'NA-AN'
1lzth-sr.
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N. v. CARPET CLEANING Go
Oldest. Largest. Most Modern.
437 & 439 WEST 45TH-ST.
Tel 5il-3Sth-st. Established 1887.
". H. JORDAN z. LENTZ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16

Mr.. Sidney Lee writes TO The Atheneum.
saying: "I read IN both English and American
newspapers that I engaged IN writing a
life OF George Elict There is no truth in the
statement, and am at a loss 70 understand
how IL has come into circulation We are
sorry 20 hear this, for we believe, as we stated
not long since. that Mr.. Lee has the qualihca-
lions 20 write very effectively on George Eliot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-16

HEAD GARDENER--GerE single. &
years practical experience. outdoors ma
CHARLES BLANK. NIcChesney Piacs,
Orange. y. ].
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BILLIARD AND FOOL TABLES.
II. WAGNER & ADLER CO.

Manufacturers highest grade billiard and
pool tables. Jake Schaefer's Perfected
Champion Cushions" Warerooms. N r.
Corner 42d St and B'way. Factory and
second hand department. A. Great Jones St
MANUFACTURER OF billiard and pool
tables: high grade bowling alley build
ers: lowest prices. MARX BROS. "a
Union Square.
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Al REDUCED PRICLS---6UO secondhand
wood anu iron working machInes- T,1ii,,
qua 'anteed: machinery bought and err
changed. GEO. b. EDDY 39S Madison-st
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STORAGE NOTICES

OF ICES or DAUBS STORAGE WARE
HpJ SIS. 90 LIST ave ana I22 East IAN
st.-The following named persons are here
by notified. as the Law directs. that the
amounts due on goods stored in their sev-
eril names must De paid ON or before Sat
urday, Sept. II. 10 a m al me ahova
offices, pr suid goods Will be sold at nublic
auction to pay charges and EXPENSES OF
said sale; Knoll, McGlll, Dusemann. Pink
Bell Neumnnn. CLARK. Pauline Walker. Nc
Connann, Miller. Werner Llnde Mohr
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PROF. SITUATIONS WANTED.

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Keeper or secretary. In refined surround
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BANKBOOK No 3s2, SG5 Of the Union Dime
Savings Institution is missing ANY per-
son having a claim 10 Il Is hereby called
upon 10 present the same within ten DAYS
submit 10 having said passbook canceIIed
and new one issued
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EMrLoYMENr AGENCIES.
LOST.

BANKBOOK No ass. DO OF the Union Dime
Savings Institution Is missing. ANY per
son having claim to IL is hereby called
upon TO present the same within ten days
or submit Go having said passboOk cancelled
and now one issued
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MaCmINER

LOST. Handbook No. SGG. ops. Bank for
Savings. $50 ith-ave.. New York. Paw
ment stopped Please return book to bank
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BANKBOOK No. 4S3 $50 OF the Union Dime
Savings Institution is missing. Any per
son having claim To II IS hereby called
upon 10 present the same within ten DAYS
or submit 10 having said passbook cancelled
and n new one issued
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Proposals.
SEAIEn PROPOSATS N TTPTnT- Il, : M

SEALED PROPOSALS, IN TRIPLICATF
- will be received at the United states Powder 49,
Dover n. j.. until IN. October l6 1904 for ~ epo'
tion OF one brick and steel wheel dynamo ho,'e
complete. The Government right Ia
any proposals parts thereof Information on
ton the Commanding Officer. -FF''S@-
IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON
Frank 7. Fitzgerald Surrogate OF the r,o,. :.
New York. Notice Is hereby given persops oL
claims against Emma H. Croker late OF Ramsevs a.
County Of Bergen ana State % New Jersey 'e
present the same with vouchers thereof 20 the srb
scrbers their place tTansactng business sun
Broad Street Room 1900. IN the Borough OF %
IN The City Of New York before the 23rd az
March N@S OF
Dated New York, the 18th day Of September, 1904
GEORGE CROKER. -'f
ALICE H. RUTHERFORD,
HAWKINS q DELAFIELD. Attorneys for Fxeo,..-
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Of New-York, corner 4th-ave. and I4th-st
issued 10 10 Emile kubin. All persons are
cautioned against negotiating the same N
not returned to the bank on the 3Oth day OF
sued
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
WILL ACCEPT THE OHIO
Forfeit of $4,000 to Be Deducted TO-
Speed Penalty.

SAN FRANCISCO, August According
to statement in the Examiner this morn
Ing the Union Iron Works may forfeit S1S-
300 to the United States government as a
penalty for failure to bring the battle ship
Ohio up to the stipulated speed require
ments.
The sum will be deducted from the orig
inal contract price of S2.S99.OOO
The official corrected time made by the
Ohio on ner trial trip. as telegraphed to
the Navy Department at Washington. was
1I.Sl1 knots. which is 1888 knots below the
mark named In the contract.
The Ohio will be accepted by the govern
ment as she proved herself a perfect fight
ing machine and met all requirements with
the exception of speed.
The Secretary of the Navy today received
telegram from Rear Admiral Whiting,
president of the naval board which con-
Quoted the official trial of the battle ship
Ohio recently off the southern coast of
California. saying that the corrected speed
of the vessel was 17.S17 knots an hour.
The Ohio was required to make a speed
OF Is knots an hour. with a penalty al the
rate of S25.OD for each quarter knot below
that speed.