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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

built the other side Of the stage almost IN the
wings. SO the two maids gathered up tho various
parts OF the costume. few articles OF makeup
and locking the door or tho dressing room proper
made their way around the stage TO await the
coming OF tho star, This final change Is the quick
e. est put perhaps the easiest of the five, because
IL Is from uniform TO dress and the long frock hides
the fact that the star is partly underdressed. That
IS PINK SIX stockings can be drawn the tights
worn IN the Uniform. saving minute more in
When tho asbestos curtain had dropped Miss Earl
said:
Il think every musical star will agree with me
that the demands OF modern cOstuming are the
trial OF the singers stage life. Time was when
a prima donna or star needed only one costume
tor each act but the public. all unCOnsciously. in
ITS hunger for novelty has raised the sarturtal
ante, so to speak Gradually the number OF cos
TUNES has been increased until the star divides
her time between acting and dressing,
The time allowed for my changes in 'Sergeant
Kitty varies from six minutes to two and a half
and the chief danger. IL delay occurs Is 10 INV
voice. No star likes to go on the stage painting
from quick eXertion. The secret OF quick Changes
Is method-precIslOn. You notice that my maids
adt without word OF instruction. They know
lust what to do, and they have everything at hand
Theatrical maids to be- OF q star must
stand in n class by themselves. They must be
models or punctuality and precision For instance
II one garment is forgotten and left In my dressing
room when we make the change tho stage there
Is not second TO run around the stage and get
L. Ihey simply must be there every bit Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

two women While the maid the right pulled
the boots the tho left fastening
up the blouse. While she the right hand
adjusted the Hussar hat she the left was
buckling on belt and sword The costume adjusted.
Miss Earl once more seated herself before the
mirror touched up an eyebrow, added trihe OF
rouge on one cheek. gave a finishing touch OF
powder to the makeup and stood forth as trim
II this her first instead OF her fourth
change in a little over an hour. Tho signal for
her entry came and she gone-
The maids next removed every trace OF the quick
change Just accomplished, and laid out chiffon
costume tor the last AS only two and one
half minutes allowed for this change. Miss
Earl does not return to her large dressing room,
but makes the change in a small dressing room
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS AND NEWS NOTES,
MISS HARNED MISS RUSSELL AND ROBERT HILLLARD
IN NEW PI4YS-"SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL"

The full programme will be given out later Tickets
at 81 So 81 and 80 cents may be procured from
members or at the alliance headquarters, Manhat-
tan Theatre Building. Mrs. Eva 5. Merry has
undertaken to dispose of hundred tickets. ana
the members Of the alliance are working hard 10
make the benefit great success
PLAYS THAT REMAIN.
PRINCESs-Kyre BeIIew In '.Rahies' '1The saGrs-
Of Judas
LYCEUM-'The Admirable CTtchton-"
WALLACR'S-''Ths County Chairman"
BELASCO-"Sweet Kitty BellaIrs" with Miss CrOsrnan
EMPIRE-'"The Other Girl
GARDEN-AIiss Robson Merely Mary Ann"
MANHATTAN-''The NiTginien.'
Newly ORk-Chsuncey olcott in Terence" -.
lATH STREET-Andrew Mack IN '"T'he Bold Sojer Boy
HUDSON ansons Foly.' with Robert Edsson
MADISON SQUARE Secret Of POnchinelle."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
GROWTH or THE SOUTH.
From Leslie's Weekly.

AsesIIeH weekly.
While not Ette appeared in public print recently
concerning the new prosperity South few
who nave not acquainted themselves actual
uetton realize what strides The Southern
States have taken in the last years railway e-
sIso tne ssyslopment OF mining manufactures agri-
culture, numbering and other Industries A coInpetept
aethofity has recently estimated coo has
Dsen Anoeo 70 the wealth OF the South two
years, ana these figures
me GROWTH OF It's iron industry the period
named Houto alone a
ngures given This pig iron produced
~ me region OF Birmingham is conservativaIv rut
SSOOoy1OoO IN 1902 the value $40 COO sbovfnT
CROWN a. the rate OF $50 600 year Tventv-fonr
exc mere We're only four blast furnaces RiT-
LltShaa olstricti now there nfry-dye
eesty Q, me district has stin history The
nst , steer peng produced In Birmingham in Isss The
o4 annual production OF pig
has risen from 0S3 67e tons Eessssr nc
tron MADE Dy Maryland, Virginia. ana
"a 1902 - - 49, .-4- @'a~As1 tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
Il STAR AND HER TEMPER.
Nothing Tests 1t Like Rapid
Changes of Costume.

Compared with making these lightning changes
OF costume. such trihes as singing. acting and
dancing are childs play" exclaimed Virginia Earl
as she snatched UP the fatigue cap OF her Hussar
uniform gave the final pat to her gauntlet gloves
and took a swift survey OF the effect OF her make
up IN the mirror. This was said IN a dressing
room OF Days Theatre, and a the star OF Ser
geant Kitty rushed back to the stage her
maids breathed q sigh OF relief and then straight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

escape loss during dry winters. Enough hood
water goes to waste every year IN Southern
California to rrigate half the cultivated lands OF
the country south OF TehachapL and much OF
the water could be Impounded IN canyons at
small expense. The main trouble in all the
southern counties Is that more land has been
planted 70 orchards and developed In other ways
than there Is water to irrigats It. There has
been no prudent farsighted planting 10 pre-
vent the destruction OF timber on the water
sheds Of big valleys. and the people are already
threatened with a serious falling or OF the
water supply. due to clearing the timber nom
the mountainsides.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

KNICKERBOCKER-B Bingham IN -Olynpey"
LYRIC-Miss Rehan and Otis Skinner.
MUSICAL PIECES STILL HERE
WEBER s FIELDS-'Whoop-D ee-Doo'' and ''yVaf1es -
last week.
MAJESTIC-''Babes IN Toyland-"
HERALD SQUARE-'~The Girl from Eay's"
INSTRUMENTATION Goose
BROADWAY-'"The Medal and the Maid"
CAsINO-''An English Daisy"
DALYS-"Sergeant Kitty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
Foreign Resorts.

For the convenience of Tribuu. ,..,
abroad arrangements have been ma. 81
keep the Daily Tribune on file in "a.
ing rooms of the hotels named b.,o,n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

Prophet Dowie's reception here was even
more disconcerting than in New-York- San
Francisco frankly regarded him as out for
money and advertising. and at his three public
addresses he was frequently interrupted by
good injured scofrers. who asked questions which
the Prophet" could not answer. His claim 10
supernatural power IN healing the sick and his
declaration that he is the Elijah whom the
Scriptures say will come again were received
with dersion by many in the audience. pa
thetic feature OF these meetings was the pres
ence OF lame and crippled adults and children.
who evidently expected Dowte 10 work miracles
IN their cases. AS he left promptly by the stage
door after each lecture. they were greatly dis
appointed. Dowie was sued while here by Hugh
Craig, well known insurance agent. for 81. 200.
the balance OF borrowed money which he had
owed for fifteen years DOwie gave bonds. and
permitted to sail for Australia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

~~The Other Cir" Gus" Thonss's play OF New
York life, which for the last month has been en-
PERTAINING large audiences at the Criterion. viii be
moved TO the Empire Theatre tomorrow night,
where fl viii doubtless --sinue its deserved popu-
lar1ty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

''Spearing salmon a Canadian river" and
Monks and worshippers entering the pagoda IN
Blrnaah, india" are new features shown thu
oinematOgraph at the Eden Musee this week. Sun
day afternoon and evening concerts are feature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

~IAselott' seems 10 be Of the seasons
oesses and II VIII continue this week the Irving
Place Theatre, where a run Of three weeks is a
rare occurrence. All the parts in capable
hands and the rnerT1msnt is continuous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

Candida presented by Arnold DAILY and an ex-
cellent company, continues 10 do business at the
Vaudeville Theatre where Mr.. Shaw's play is at
tracing audiences that are, If not large at least
entertained and interested Some Of them even
confess TO being stimulated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

This IS the last week Of the weberneld season on
Broadway. and large houses all the week Will IN
coubtedly result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

Tomorrow night at the Savoy Theatre Robert
billiard will appear in a play by Mrs. Burnett
called That Man and L" built UP from incidents
in Mrs. Burnetrs story, In Connection with the
Miss Maude Fealey the leading members or
Mir. Hilliards company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

The Secret OF PoIchineIls' at the Madiso
Square Theatre has turned out to be what tn
managers call "a hit" and is filing the theatr
nightly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

Tomorrow night the excellent racing drama,
Checker" with Thomas W. Ross the star,
comes the Academy OF Music. after IN
Boston. This play at the American
earlier IN the where Il attracted the atten-
11on OF many theatregoers who seldom get over
20 Eghth-ave, The star IS pleasing actor, and
the play is charningly written and spectacular
enough 20 appeal 10 Fourteenth-st- audiences as
well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

Sheridan's masterpiece. 1.-The School for Scandal
VIII be seen at the Lyric Theatre tomorrow, and
for the remainder Of the week, with Miss Rehan as
LADY Teazle and Mr.. Skinner Charles Surface.
The audiences at the Lyric last week. beginning
small grew in volume at every performance ana
the advance sale indicates for this week unusual
business The cast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

The action of Professor Charles Mills Gayley.
head Of the English department IN the Unfver~
sity OF California, IN segregating the sexes IN
his classrOoms has excited much discussion. but
university opinion favors his plan His lectures
popular. and for several years his room has
been crowded that most OF the seats have
been taken by the women, leaving the to
stand up. The result has been that many men
who wished to take the course have been COM
PEELED TO abandon 1t. Professor Gayley at the
opening of this term announced that only men
would be admitted to the course on Great
Books OF the World" this semester. while next
fall the would be reserved for women
This method will probably be followed by other
professors next year. thus solving one OF the
vexed problems OF coeducation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

AT the West End Theatre this week hobart
E-nraer'' VIII be the attraction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

At tbs Harlem Opera House this week Fritz,
6chen win sing 'B1betta-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

bronze and granite monument TO the mem
DRY OF Professor Edward Rowland SILL teacher
and poet, will be erected in the court OF the
Oakland High School building by several OF the
recent graduating classes Professor sill was a
teacher in this school before he became pro-
fessor of English literature in the University OF
California The monument will consist OF q
granite pedestal in the shape OF a natural bowl
der surmounted by a large bronze sundtal, en-
blematic OF Sill's poem, Life" beginning Fore
noon and afternoon and night"
The sale OF the great MouIton Ranch OF eigh-
teen thousand acres in Colusa County means
much for the development Of ore of the richest
districts OF the Sacramento Valley. The pur-
chase price S350OOO, and the buyer was a
San Francisco syndicate. which proposes to sell
out the estate to small owners for fruit culture.
The report that the four escaped cOnvicts from
Folsom Prison are now at Guaymas viii prob
ably lead to the capture of these desperadoes.
one Of whom committed murder in getting out Of
prison. These men were chased for two weeks
In the Sierra country. but II was thought they
The Minneapolis and ST. Louis Railway and
the Iowa Central. both of which make spe-
cialty Of cOlonist excursions to California, last
fall carried more than thousand home seek
to this State. the largest number trans
these immigrants from Minnesota, North
Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
The death record OF the week includes DR.
George Mooar, for more than twenty-five years
a prominent Congregational minister. and pro-
lessor in the Pacific Theological Seminary; John
C. Moore. OF Sacramento pioneer who was
well known as the proprietor of the stage line
to Pescadaro, and Charles h. Doe lumber
manufactures and narohant OF San Francisco
New-York tribune., 1904-09-24
PRINCE MIRsKY's POPULARITY.
All Glasses at Wilma Enthusiastic Over New
Minister Of Interior.

Wilma, Sept. 2S.-The unveiling OF the monu-
ment 10 Catherine the Great. to-day In the
square facing the Governors palace. was the oc-
casion Of the last public appearance here OF
Prince SviatopOlk-M -Mirsky, the former Governor
General of Wilma and present Minister of the
Interior. who starts for ST. Petersburg to-mOr-
row. He was received everywhere during the
day with The utmost enthusiasm. by Jews and
Christians alike. The Prince is extremely popu-
lar with the Jews, who compose nearly all the
population Of wilma.
In conversation to-day the Prince was quoted
as saying that he firmly intended as Minister Of
the Interior TO act in the spirit OF the Emperors
manifesto OF 1903. and in effect said he was
resolute opponent OF forcible repression. and in
tended TO devote special attention TO education
II is confidently expected here that important
concessions TO the Jews will be announced
shortly.
The whole town is festoOned with bunting and
a great crowd attended the unveiling ceremony
which significant. owing 20 the presence
OF varying elements. The ecclesiastical digni-
taries on the platform included Orthodox priests
Lutherans. Jews and Roman Catholics When
the monument was unveiled the Grand Duke
Michael, brother Of the Emperor. gave the signal
for a salute Of 360 guns. The grand duke subse-
Quently reviewed the COssacks Of the Third
ARMY Corps.
In an interview. after the unveiling. Prince
Mirsky said:
All my life I have been student Of the Rus
sian people realize fully how many and how
complex are the problems OF internal ad-
ministTatiOn. These problems cannot be
academically or instantaneOusly solved. Ultra
radicalsm as well INSTRUMENTATION should
be avoided Abroad people speak of a new con-
stitution for Russia. Such thing is impossi-
bic under present conditions; but there is such
a thing as local self-government. exemplified
in zemstvos. ! believe in zemstvos. Eventually
they could give what the people want.
There are other internal problems OF great i'm
portance, and. above all, the Jewish question, in
which am deeply interested. II is of the most
serious character. For Jews OF the higher and
better classes we have done much. But it is the
condition OF the poorer classes which is most
pressing. They are restricted 20 residence in
towns and cities. and within the pale. where they
live as hest they can. desire earnestly 10 give
them larger opportunities for life and work
Generally speaking, may say the Emperor's
manifesto OF 1898 represents the platform upon
which enter upon the Ministry OF the Interior
II Is a lofty. noble conception OF liberty. Con-
science and decentralization are its basic prin-
ciples. II interpreted in a liberal spirit, we
should have tranquility, progress and develop
ment In the interior Of Russia
New-York tribune., 1904-09-24
POLICE VIEW OF ODESSA SHOOTING
Plot Thought Improbable - Many Jews
Elude Military Service.

St Petersburg. Sept 23.-According to in
formation furnished by the Minister Of the In
terror the attempt to shoot the chief of police, NJ.
Neidgardt. of Odessa, yesterday. was not con-
nected with the Jewish question or the mobiliZa-
tion of troops now going on at Odessa The man
who tried TO assassinate NJ. Neidgardt was evi-
IDENTIFY Russian factory emplOye. When ar
rested by NJ Neidgardt he shouted, Long live
labOr!" He is believed TO be person of un-
sound mind who wished to initiate SasOneff, the
assassin OF M Plehve.
The mobilization at Odessa has been success
full except as regards the Jewish reserve men,
90 per cent OF whom have eluded the call TO the
colors by going abroad or transferring their
dOmicile TO neighboring provinces where there is
no mobilization. The total number Of reserve
men called out in the city district is 1900, of
whom 1900 Jews and only 500 Christians did
not respond. The places of the missing Jews are
filled up by Christians.
The mobilization led to slight rioting at Eka-
ternoslav. About one hundred and twenty-five
drunken reserve men wrecked few wine shOps
and two private residences. The rioters were ar
rested.
slight Jewish riot is reported TO have oc-
CURED AT Shpoa, province OF Kieff. Details
have not yet been received.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-24
TO WARN AGAINST FRAUDS.
American Consuls Will Pay Attention to In
vestigating SECT -Rich-Quick" Schemes.

Washington. Sept 2S.-In their routine reports
some OF the American consuls have recently had
occasion TO admOnish people at home against in
vestment in alluring enterprises projected In the
countries in which the cOnsuls are located until
they have made thorough personal investigation
OF the alleged facts contained In the prOspectuses
The result has been 70 bring to the department a
food OF indignant remonstranees from number
OF promoters OF various schemes mostly in the
tropics whereby fortunes guaranteed In re-
turn for small investments. Unwilling 70 do an in
justice 70 any enterprises Of real merit. the de-
partment has cansed inquiry 70 be made in most
Of these cases. and has ascertained that the warn
ings sent out by the cOnsuls invariably fully
warranted. In fact. Il has been demonstrated that
the full extent OF the deceptiOns practised by
some OF the promoters have not been revealed. So
Il is understood that with view to the protection
Of the American public against fraudulent invest
ment companies operating abroad. the American
consuls Will hereafter give special attention TO
such enterprises. ascertRining exactly what foun-
datton there r. for the claims of concessions and
products, and the facts will be officially disclosed
where IL appears that fraud is being practised on
the public. II Is expected that these reports will
lead 10 considerable increase In the protests
from promoters OF various enterprises. but as
every precauton will be taken TO insure accuracy
before making any public declaration respecting a
promoted scheme the department feels assured
OF the propriety OF its course.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-24
MAY ABANDON HOUKDEN.
SakhGrOf Reports a Increment to
Force City's Evacuation.

ST. Petersburg, Sept 24-The absence Of de-
tailed reports from the seat OF war, despite the
important character OF movements, believed TO
AZ develoninp around AIoukden. leads to the sup
nosition that General Kuropatkin may after all
not seriously contest the japanese advance
General Sakharoff reports that the japanese
army Is moving from Bentsiapudza toward Flu
Pass. six miles northeast OF Moukden and near
the right bank OF the Hun River. The river at
this point is shallow If the japanese succeed
n gaining a foothold al this pass. General KurO-
patl1in's position a; MOukden viii be insecure.
as the Japanese win from thence be able to
threaten the Russian line OF communications
In Pass is only twenty miles north OF Bentsia-
uudza but at the present rate Of progress the
Jspanese win probably occupy four or five days
n crossing it.
The Russian force south OF Moukden is be-
nsyed to consist Of only one army corps. which
Is acting as a rearguard. and is not intended 20
oHsr a serious resistance 10 the japanese ad-
vance.
Nothing is known at the Admiralty OF the re-
ported sailing Of the cruiser GrOmoboi from
Vla6ivostok TO capture japanese transport
The advance Of the japanese toward the site
OF the imperial tombs Is likely 10 revive the
fears expressed at Pelzing that an engagement
may be fought at the burial place OF the Man
BY General Sakharoff OF resistance TO the ad-
vance This probably signifies that the Japan
ese force is using the small road 70 Fu Pass. be-
tween the highways leading TO Moukden and
Fu-Shan, with the intention OF isolating the
Russian columns guarding the latter point.
There Is no indication Of a movement west OF
the Hun River. Hsin-M -Min-Tun is still held by
the Cossacks-
The Associated Press is able to deny the state
nent from Pekng that Il. Lessar. the Russian
Minister. is trying 10 arrange the sale OF the
ManchurIan Railroad 70 China
The reports in the foreign press that Lieuten-
ant General Stoessel, the commander Of the
Russian military forces at Port Arthur. is OF
Jewish descent are denied by his niece. who lives
in St Petersburg General Stoessers grand
father was Lutheran. general in the Rus
san army and played conspicuous part in
repelling the Nspoleonic invasion. His father
was converted TO the Greek Church and also
served IN the army.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-24
MYSTERY EVEN DEEPER.
NcNally's Slayer as Far from De-
lection as EUer.

After running down all the clews that seemed
70 promise anything in the way Of solution OF
the murder of Frank McNally over his saloon az
Wednesday morning. Police Captain Toole. OF the
tIushing-ave. station forced to admit last
night that the mystery was deeper than ever He
is hoping that some will turn up with
moro information about McNally's manner OF life
and friends. which may offer some new clews-
The body buried yesterday. There is no
doubt that McNally knew the person who fired the
pistol shots.
Had the murderer been thief or man whose
enmity McNaly had gained through some trouble
in the saloon. he would have been only too glad
the police think to have assisted them in capturing
the murderer
In the person OF the wife OF an electrician
living In Bedford-ave Captain Toole believes he
mas found the woman in black" who was described
py Michael Costello This woman admitted that
whiie living near the Park-ave. saloon. nearly a
year ago. she used TO call McNally. On one oc-
casion she took her little girl with her. When her
NcNaily, she stopped her visits and after the
ianlily moved from the neighborhood. Not only did
s as woman saIsfy the police that she knew moth
ing ABOUT McNallys death but also convinced
them that she could offer no assistance in their
search lot more recent friends OF the saloonkeeper
costello, the ex-marine. came forward yesterday
Win story about another woman in black, who.
ne says, used to come TO the neighOOrhOOd in a
carriage, get out about block away and walk to
McNally's apartments She was well dressed and
always heavily veiled. The police have no clew
as TO her
Safe experts will to-day open the safe in the sa-
may may reveal some motive for the murder and some
clew 70 the murderer.