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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-09-09
Commissioners:
N. B. PETTIBONE, GEO. 81
MON, ROBT. GRIFFITH.

The above is the county ticket
nominated at the democratic coun-
ty convention at Grangeville Satur-
day and which will administer the
county affairs for the next two
years. The ticket is exceptionally
strong and will easily win out at
the coming election.
The convention met in the court
house at Grangeville at IL 4. M.
and was called to order by Chair
man McDuffie after which DIR.
Weodburn, of Sites, and Earl
Mclean, of Grangeville, were elect
ed as chairman and secretary.
After the various committees were
appointed the convention adjourn
ed until 2 p. M. to allow the com
plittees to complete their work.
When the convention again con-
Vened the reports OF the commit
tees were adopted and nominations
then declared in order. Five men
were nominated for assessor and
after three ballots J. V. NBsh, of
White Bird, was declared pominat-
ed. For sheriff four candidates
were put up and John Seay secured
the nomination on the fourth bal
lot. The rest of the nominations
were made by acclamation and the
convention wound up its business
at 10 P. NJ, all acknowledging it
as one of the most harmonious
meetings ever held in the county.
DR.. Woodburn as chairman hand
led the convention in excellent
shape and secured the good will OF
every delegate present by his cour-
teous manner and just rulings.
. L
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1904-09-09

The case against Lum Yandell has
been dismissed at Grangeville as being
against Newell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Maurice d. Murphy. &c. and Annie Nc
Namara, q.
George II. b. McComb. 2S. Crawford,
y. j.. and Beulah NJ. Wallace. p,
Rochester, Pa.
Wesley A. Knight, 81, and Daisy
Shackelford, %, both Of Stafford county.
Va.
Harry p. HolHdge, %. and Lillian c.
Krause. p both of BrightwcOd Park
Richard A Jimncy %. District OF Co
umbia. and Mamie Halves. ., Loudoun
county, Va.
Archie r. AcCaHey. 30. and Bessie c.
Wells. n, both of Richmond, Va.
william c. Wldmayer, 81, and Anna NJ.
SChriGGer. 70.
Singleton Anderson, -. and Annie
Henson, n
Robert Frazier. p, and Alice Butler. A.
Roger ]. Cullinane, %, and Lizzie 2.
Whc}an, p.
Riley A. Sweet %. and Annie e. Ellis.
70
jefferson Roya. 81. and Martha Butts.
Frcdcr!ck Q. suero. 81. Gainesville.
Ma. and Araminta $. Belt, -, Balti-
more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20

succession of comedy sketches and hair
raising featS that the audience was CON
staHuy kept on edge.
The antics OF tive Snyder family were
bOmbastic That is they made the speCta~
tors bOmba stic, They exploded with
laughter The Sr'7rr family consists
OF Mir. and Mrs. Snyder. Uncle Tom. ana
the twin babies They make their APP
pearaucc I'm carriage, driven by Bis
Jack. q monkey, WAC is also an expert
horseman. Jack thinks he is about the
best ever IN the way OF a cabby lie
executes several feats of oqucstriauship
that would put horse show dandy 20
blush but brings his drive 90 "a dis
aStrous ending IN trying 90 negotiate
turn just "A little beyond the imDOssl-
BILE. hc spills the occupants Of the car
riaEe, and great confusion rCiEus.
Little Bulge performed the cake
walk I'm a manner TO shame a Southern
darby. while the Brute Opera COMPANY
Is a worthy rival Of any human musical
comedy organization.
The company Is made up Of half n
dozen ponies. which have bells attached
to their heads by the movements Of
which they plav Home. Sweet Homo,
and "suwanee River" The elephants pre-
sent a sketch entitled THE Elephants
Restaurant" IN which the big animals
appear as customer walter, and pro-
prietCr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
DEER PLENTY IN
NEW YORK STATE
More Have Been Seen Than
in Twenty Years.
HUNTING FEVER IS NOW ON
GunneTs Shoot at a Calf by Mistake.
Venison Is a Drug.

sARANAC LAKE, Sept. 20.-The report
ed scarcity Of deer due. il was said. TO
the weather last winter. does not seem
to be borne out by the facts. for results
so far show that deer have not been
50 plentiful for twenty years. Saranac
Lake is the metropolis of the Adirou-
dacks, and the number Of deer being
brought into town IS surprising even the
natives
one butcher alone in this place has
received, cut -, and served to his Gus
toners eight Urge deer during the past
twelve days NenisOn is plentiful, and
the other butchers have an ample sup
ply for their customers.
The deer shooting fever is responsible
for some queer antics on the part OF
amateur hunters A party rec .ltly
started out from Upper Lake and had
not gone far from the village when
they imagined that they already saw a
deer so they blaZed away The animal
did not run nor fall After wasting con-
siderable ammunition the hunters got
near enough TO discover a badly fright
ened calf.
As soon as the deer season opens and
the guns begin 10 go Of the deer leave
the vicinity and to seek the thick woods.
making a tramp of eight OF ten miles
necessary TO get them. One of the finest
specimens was brought into SaEauaC
Lake recently by George II. Smith. II
had a splendid pair of antlers and
weighed $50 pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
COURTS MUST DECIDE
THE ASPHALT DISPUTE

The courts must decide whether the
Venezuelan government has the right
10 dispose of asphalt which ii has taken
from the mines Of the New York and
Bermuda Asphalt Company.
A vessel loaded with asphalt from the
American company mines I'm Venezuela
arrived en- New Yori, Sunday. The com
many has made no additional protest
To- The State Department concerning
the arbitrary action OC President Castro
aud his adviser.
Although the State Department will
consider any request which the company
my raaFe. Il Us believed that The, courts.
and the courts alone, have the right 10
Interfere with the sale of the nspralt
which hus been WrOnEfully taken from
tho American corporation.
New York dispatches announce that
ne asuhalt brought to this country is
betur discharged from the British YES
sci Ecunett The asphalt was shipped
nv Ambrose IL. Garner. the American
whom President Castro had named re-
ceiver for the asphalt company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
LAFAYETTE
king Dodo" Scores a Decided Hit.
Opera Will Sung.

King Dodo needs no fountain Of per-
petual youth to keep him before the
fun-lOving public. When he appeared
last night at the Lafayette in the person
Of Charles w. Myers a crowd which
filed every part of the theater greeted
the jolly monarch and laughed with him
as heartily as when his highness in
trusted his personality TO William Nor
ris OF Raymond Hitchcock. Gen. Rob
ert Shaw Oliver. the Assistant Sec
rotary Of War, and many other prOmi-
nent persons were in the audience.
Margaret Burnham. who was formerly
well-knOwn Washington church sing
er. has the role Of Angela, the king S
ward, in the production Miss Burnham
sang well and was received with much
enthusiasm. Her friends remembered
her with several handsome bouquets,
which were passed over the footlights
to her while she was singing Diana,
one of the hits Of the opera.
Cora Williams was an attractive An
nette and sang The Tale OF the Bundle
Bee with swing which won repeated
encOres. George Damerel. as Pedro
made an ideal lover and sang when
You at Last Are Mine" In a manner cal
culated TO set the hearts of matinee
girls fiuttering. Elvia CroiX SeabrOOkt
was a stately and effective Queen Lii
Frank WOoley was funny as Nudge, the
court historian. Of Look N the Book
and See" fame. Emmalyn Lackey sans
the role OF Piola well. and the minor
parts were in capable hands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
CHASE'S.
Boys Orchestra and Other Good vaude-
vile Numbers.

Vlle NUMBERS
A good bill is presented at Chase's
this week for the benefit OF the patrons
Of vaudeville, two or three acts which
are not so good being more than bal
anced by several that are up to high
standard The Boys New York Sym
phpny Orchestra. George W. Day. Mary
Dupont. and Mayme Remington and her
"BUngle BoOloO Babies" are sufficient in
themselves to repay one tor attending
Chase's this week.
The New York boys play well Their
work is modest and they do what they
attempt. Their selections, which are
changed daily, cover a wide range, and
the most pTetentiOus OF them are exc
cuted correctly and with reasonable
power
George w Day is one Of the best burnt
cork comedians ever seen IN Washing
ton. He got the audience with him at
the start and kept them, with mix
ture of songs, jokes, and philosophical
utteTances on current politics He was
recalled so vigorously that he was forced
to come out and modestly confess he
was not prepared for an encore.
"A Ibap Year Leap" IS a lively little
skit we'll acted by Mary Dupont and
Willard Hutchinson. in which the efforts
of an attractive young maiden triumph
over the bashfulness OF her lover until
in sheer desperation he Is forced to pro-
pose. but not until the girl has thrown
herself at his head over and over again.
Four little negro boys appear on the
stage with Miss Remington IN q sing
ing and dancing act. COstumcd in the
elaborate Broadway coon style. Their
singing Is good. their dancing better
and their amusing antics best Of all
Miss Remington's act was gwen hearty
applause by the audience.
The Misses Lucie and Niate. in a
slack wire act; Wood and Berry, sing
ing and dancing comedians. Mile Alber-
tine MeliCh with her trained uTTrOtS.
which are very entertaining. and the
vitagraph, complete the bill. The first
night audience was a gratifying one,
there being no vacant seats.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
BATES HITS POST SCHOOL
AND MILITARY INSTITUTION

In his annual report. just submitted
TO the War Department. Mai. Gen. John
q. Bates, commanding the Northern
Division, says post schools, maintained
for enlisted men. according to reSula-
tions, have not been a success.
He advises that hereafter they he con-
Quoted as night schools. with permission
for any soldier TO attend who desires
General Bates CriticiSes the sO-called
military instruction in many OF the col
Ieges and universities in his division
and suggests that the school authorities
be given to understand that officers can
not be detailed 10 institutions where
students are not required to give much
time and attention 10 military science
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
PURSE NOT RETURNED,
BUT FAMILY CARED FOR

James Haslan commander of the
HOmeWard Bound Rescue Mission. saw
the article in yesterdays Times in re-
gard 10 the loss OF a pOcketboOk by
Mrs. r. NJ. Bradford. containing money
which was 10 have been used for the
purchase of a bed for a destitute fam
lily. Mr.. HaSlan Immediately wrote The
Times, offering TO donate a bedstead,
mattress. and bedding
Inquiry develops this morning, how
ever. that provision has been made for
the proverty-stricken family, and while
much gratitude is expressed for Mr.
Haslan's offer, 1t VIII not be necessary
TO accept II.
Mrs Bradford hasn't yet received any
word concerning the purse, but Is hope
full that the finder viii return il when
circumstances Of the loss become
known
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
BEEF CONTRACT VOID
WHEN CONTRACTOR DIED

An opinion frcm Corporation Counsel
DuvaI 10 the District Commissioners
holds that the contract for furnishing
beef to the District, awarded 10 Thomas
T Keane. cannot be executed with the
T. T Keane Company, which organiza-
ton took up Mr.. Keane's business short
~ after his death
Keane died soon after the contract was
awarded 20 him. When he died. says
Mr. DuvaH the contract became null
and void. The District may, if IT sees
Mt, enter into a new contract with the
new company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
GENTRY'S SHOW.
Trained Animals Prove Attractive
Drawing Card.
Boys and girls. attention,

Boys and girls. attention,
Gentry Brothers Trained Animal Show
is I'm town. II reached the Capital yes
terday, and Will hold forth for the re-
mainder o. the week at Fourteenth and
W Streets northwest. Every afternoon
and evening the company animal aero
bats viii appear IN comedy roles
Throngs Of children. accompanied by
their parents, attended the opening per-
Torrance at the grounds yesterday.
What they saw was a display Of animal
intelligence, a panorama OF marvellous
feats and an exhibition OF novelty acts
that made their Juvenile hearts throb
with delight-their youthful eyes open
with amazement.
First OF all there was a drill OF all
nations, in which 100 Shetland ponies
took part Then came the military drill.
scenes in camp life. and such a rapid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20

Miss Eva Tanguay. petite and comeIy,
Will be with us next week at the Co.
lumbia Theater, and the strenuous
little cOmedienne is coming to WASH
tngUOn as a fullnedged star with a big
supporting company Of fun-makers who
viii assist the clever Tanguay in the
first District Of Columbia presentation
The SambO Girl
Miss Tanguay will in all probability.
receive--a warm welcome in this city.
where she has built up a following who
insist that in her particular field OF
fOOtlight endeavOr she has no equal
on the American stage Of today.
Miss Tanguays support Is said TO
be a particularly fine one containing
among its list of principals many play
ers Of note. and a chorus who have
repeatedly been commended for their
Intelligent Interpretation Of the musical
score Of this latest musical play from
the pens OF Gustave Ker1er and Harry
i. Smith
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
NEW MUSICAL COMEDY
SCORES AT NATIONAL

stands him in good stead now in his
ripper years His art Is mellowed by in
valuable experience. and intensified by
the rare gift Of a reCned intellect and
singular personal charm. His picture
OF the Pope was like an exquisite cameo,
so clear cut and thoroughly lfelike.
In W. L. BOnney the audience found
an actor Of much strength. He gave a
most satisfactory delineation of the
devotion to his friend and whose faith
in his wife no calumny, however art
fully presented. could undermine. The
other minor parts were In consclen-
tiOus hands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
CITIZENS DEMAND
SCHOOL BUILDING
BrightWOOd Park AssOcia =
ton Takes Up Subject.
ASK EIGHT-RO0M STRUCTURE
Facilities Out That Way Cvertaxed.
Halliday Sessions the RuIe-WiH
Petition Commissioners.

The first regular meeting Of the
Brightwood Park Citizens Association
for the season was held last evening,
and the subject of schools was thor
Oughly discussed.
The first session OF the public kinder
garten had been held in the same hall
during the day. and the association
takes TO itself considerable credit for its
share in bringing about its establish
ment For two or three years past
there has been private kindergarten
in the park, but this year it becomes a
part Of the public school system and the
children may attend free OF charge. Il
IS expected that as soon. as it is known
that the school exists its numbers VIII
be largely increased.
The association also declared its de-
sire for other additions 70 the school
facilities. Frank J. Metcalf called atteu-
ton to the fact that in the year 1900
Brightwood School was the only school
along Brightwood Avenue between
Whitney Avenue and the District line.
and since that year schools have been
built at Takoma and at Petworth con-
tanning twelve rooms. and AZ the begin
ming Of this present school year every
room VIII be occupied.
Brightwood School Crowded.
The Brlghtwood School building is
crowded so that the first and second
grades must use the same room. one in
the forenoon and the other I'm the after
noon. There is. therefore. need that ac-
tion be taken at once looking 10 the
erection Of a new building. and as
Brightwood Park Is the only thickIy
settled center in this vicinity, there Is
the proper place for the new school.
and II was recommended that the Com
nissioners Insert in their estimates for
the next fiscal year an amount for the
purchase Of site and the erection
thereon OF an C ght-room school building.
The reading Of a communication from
the Commissioners 10 the effect that the
sidewalk asked for some months ago or
| the east side of BrightwOod Avenue was
not OF sufficient necessity 10 be laid
! without the request Of the property
/ owners brought out a strong protest tC
/ this decision. and the unanimous opinion
/ Of the association, as voiced by Mr.. Wal
smith. was that the request should b,
! repeated and urged.
{ The matter of the postal advantages
/ Of the ueighbOrhOOd was discussed al
! length. and II was voted that the chang,
/ to free delivery had been a rctrOCrade
/ movement and the rc-estublishment Of Z
] local office would be very desirable
/ The election OF officers tOC the ensuing
/ year resulted "a the reelection of tn,
/ president. w. Nick. Clayton. vice presl
/ cent. Or. George 3. HeiueCke and sec
/ rotary. Frank J. Motcalf. The treasurer
/ w. S. Detwiler having moved away
/ Homer Smith was elected to that Office
I and A. NJ Condra was elected sergeant
alarms.
/ At the close os the business refresh
/ mems OF cake and sherbct were serve,
by Mr.. Nauhorn, in evidence Of his APP
I urcriatlou Of the successful efforts O.
} the association iu procuring the kinder
gartou which will occupy his hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
COLUMBIA.
Hall Gaines @The Eternal City" Ex-
tremely Well Acted.

tremely Well Acted.
The presentation at the Columbia The
alter. last night. Of Hail Gaines THE
Eternal city was thoroughly enjoy
able event In more ways than one. As
a dramatic exploitation il was dignihed
TO a degree. Mascagnis incidental music
was a genuine treat Tor the lover Of
satisfying for the local ccloring which
the proper setting OF the play demands
had been furnished with painstaidnE ac-
curacy-
The story Of the play is sufficiently IA
millar from the reading Of the novel
and the former presentation Of the piece
here. two years ago The company in
JCTpreting il this week is in its essen
tiai cOmpOncuts emiuently satisfactory.
Edward Morgan IN the character Of Da-
yid Rossi portrayed, as before, a strong,
interesting personality, being especially
happy in Qel!EeaIng salient characters
tics by intellectual methods. rather than
by those advCntitious aids 20 which a
less accomplished actor might have re
course. Thus also the finished art Of
Frederick de Be!ieyille caused him 10
give O convincing. powerful picture OF
the crafty, utterly unscrCpulOus minis
ter, Baron BonelM one IS 50 accustom-
cd TO expect nothing but the best from
this sterling actor that his best comes
as something matter OF course.
New Personalities in Cast.
4 mere were tsiTee new personalities IN
the cast--Janet Waldorf as Roma VO-
lOnna. Frank G. Bangs as the Pope.
and W. r. Bouncy as Bruno Roco.
Miss Waldorf was a stranger 20 Wash
ingtOn audience with a decidedly
pleasing personality she combines rare
elOcutiouary excellence. She speaks her
lines with a distiuctncss all the more
delightful because Il IS rare even among
the better actresses. She Is TO be com
mended also Tor aDstainiug from rant
IN the heroic situations and from be-
coming maudlin IN those that call for
the expression Of the softer sentiments
There Is no need 10 institute a comp IL
son with Viola Allen. who was seen as
Roma two years ago Miss Waldorf Is
a good actress. albeit not a great one
The chief blcmish IN her acting Is a
lack of CONTINGENCIES; one IS never per
rnitted 70 forget the actress In the char
acter she represents.
Frank Bangs Is always a welcome Wis
itor on any Washington stage. He has
been so long identified with dramatic
events here that he seems Ike one Of
US. There are few. n any. more ac-
complished actors. The training he got
in the days when manufactures wa
the sine qua non Of actors and actresses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
LYCEUM.
Bob Manchesters Cracker-Jack Present
a Real Good Show.

Bob Manchester's Cracker-Jacks are
at the Lyceum this week and give the
best show that has been there this sea
son. and as good as any that has been
seen there in several seasons
The show is one of the buT.CsqUc mar
wells Of the age IN that II is interesting
and laughable throughout, and yet there
is not a sign Of a Hebrew or irish
character.
Sam j. Adams. In his witty rnonologue
and strong recitation from Shore
Acres, was the star OF the olio, as he
has been IA many other oliOs.
The work OF Bob Van OStpn in the
buTlesqUes WAS much better than
that usually seen. lie was ably sup
ported by Carl Anderson. whose imper-
sonation Of the jovial sport was excel
lent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
MONEY PAID AFTER II YEARS.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Sept. 2O.-Otto
Lehman lent $500 seventeen years ago
20 a chum In Germany, with which 10
20 ia business. Yesterday ne received
from him a gold certificate for $500 in
payment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
TRAMPS BURN A BARN.

YORK. Pa. Sept. 2O.-Tramps set fire
to the large barn of Levi Myers, near
GlenrOck. early this morning. The barn
and all its contents, including fourteen
head Of cattle. were burned. Loss, = Co.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
ACADEMY.
dealers in White Women" a Genuine
Thriller.

Thriller.
The presentation Of A. H. Woods mel
odrama, Dealers In White Women"
at the Academy Of Music last night. was
Witnessed by an audience which crowd
ed the playhouse to the door. IN fact
some time before the curtain went up
on the first act, the standing room
only sign was posted
Al might be expected, the plot IS not
strong. The story is OF the nefarious
traffic in white women carried on by
DR.. Salsya, n HindoO- The scene Is laid
in New York city.
From start 10 finish there is plenty Of
action IN the play. The comedy part Of
the performance Is presented pleasantly
by Harry Fields as Isle Cohen Laurence
Underwood as Barney BaTntOn the
craftsman. John FentOn. as Kane
O'Hara. a detective, and eBatrice Lieb,
as an adventures. gave excellent pre-
sensations of their parts. Clara Knott
O'Hara q detective. and Beatrice Lieb,
heroine, and both as the hero's sweet
heart and as a victim Of the dealer in
white women. sustained her part wen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-20
Cured Of Lame Back After Fifteen Years of
Suffering

ct had been troubled with lame baci.
for fifteen years. and l found a COM
plete recovery, in the use OF Cham Der
GjIiam Ind. This linimeut is also with
ont an eduai for sprains and bruises. II
is for sale by all druggists.