davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-07
CITY Committee.

The Democratic city committee held
short meeting last night and dislOsctl
Of routine huSincSs. The only matter
of Importance discussed vas .hr O,irS.
ton of whether or not Former Commit
tccmcn S. l.. BOYD was eligible To serve
ms judge for the Second ward in the
primary election.
Several committeeman stated that ms
Mr.. Boyd now has residence In Eliza
beth City county he could not serve MS
Judge. Other reasons were inlimat.
ed. Mr., BOYD was given until next
Tuesday night To show why his name
should not he stricken from the list
Of IiIlecs.
Tic members nf the committee pres.
cnt were: Chairman Jones. Phillips,
LEM, Edwards. f'addcn. Wilkinson,
Roth and Mailandcr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-07
Astlby, Read and Bland Address
Big Crowd.
CAMPAIGN ISSUES DlRcUSSED
Legislative Candidate Makes One of
Most Comprehensive Talks of the
campaisn-city Committee Cues.
tons Boyd's Eligibility.

The first open air meeting of the
present campaign was held last night
in the interest of MIR. &. Aylett Ashby,
candidate for the House of Delegates
The meeting was held un the vacant
property on Washington avenue be-
tween 'Thirty-third ami Thirty-fourth
street. about three hundred people
gathering about Il stand from which
the candidate and several of his
friends spoke.
Mr.. G. X. lIoslsins presided and in
troduccd the speakers.
Mr.. j. Winston Read was first intro.
duccd and he spoke briefly in support
OF Mr. Ashby. touching briefly upon
tn" various issues Of the campaign
Mr. AShby himself made one of the
most comprehensive and able speeches;
that has been heard since the opening Of
the campaign. lie discussed every is
sue in detail, dwelling particularly
upon the position which he has taken
In regard To the Supreme Court judges
Explaining that he did moi mean to re-
fleet upon the integrity of the Judges
Mr.. Ashhy declared that all Of them
had been corporation men before they
went OH the bench aud that naturally
they saw everything from the stand
point Of the corporation. He went oI,
to cite several instances In which cor.
porationE had been given decisions
over individuals and concluded by re-.
peating That, If sent To the legislature,
he would do everything in his power to
have The present judges oustcd.
The speaker said that he favored,
furnishing free school books tn chill
drcn unable To pay for them: that he
was In sympathy with the good roads
movement; believed in the "'rorrncr''
system of registering real estate:
wanted Il stringent "Iim Grow" street
car law, and would fight to the last for
measure rctlistriclinE the State so as
to separate this city from Norfolk.
Mr.. S. Otis Bland followed MIR. Ash.
by. Mr.. Bland said that the ground
had been fully covered ami he talked
very briefly upon the campaign issues
ami The merits of Mr.. Ashby
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-07
East End Club,

The candidates for the Legislature
VIII address the East End Democratic
Club tonight. large attendance i.
expected and all of the candidates will
be on Land.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-06-07
Hall Secured.

The Young Mems Democratic Clul
has secured CARROTS hall for il!
meeting tomorrow night. when Il per
manent organization will lie affected.
Holbrook argus., 1905-12-23

Mountains and Black Mesa For est Reserves has not as yet been decided upon, but it is expected that 115, 1000 head of sheep and 3O,OOO to 35, ,OOO head of cattle and horses will be allowed on each reserve.
 An informal meeting of sheep. men interested in the San Fran CISCO Mountains and Black Mesa Reserves. will be held at Phoenix December 2S, at which Supervis- or Breen will be present to adjust any range difficulties.
Holbrook argus., 1905-12-23
In the Wrong Environment

The commercial traveller, while waiting for a train, tried to open a conversation with the tired looking citizen who was merely waiting to see the train come in. What is the population of this town?" he asked.
 "Durned if l know" said the man.
 Do you live here?"
 "Yes"
 Good deal of business done in this place, for the size of it, isn't there?"
 "Oh, don't know. Some say there is, and some says there ain't."
 "I suppose there is more or less live stock shipped from here? "I never noticed about that" "who owns the mill over there?
 W don't think 1 ever heard his name."
 "Does the same man run the news paper here that used to run it?"
 w forget whether it's the same man or not"
 By the way, who is the con- gressman from this district?"
 "You've got me there"
 "How does this town vote, as a general thing-republican or democratic?"
 "Blamed if I know"
 Say. my friend" said the com mercial traveller, "I wish you lv. ed in Chicago.
 "What for?"
 "I think we could use you or the Gilhooley jury, ,"-ChIcago Tribune.
Holbrook argus., 1905-12-23
Rates for Grazing

been advised that the grazing rates for the Black Mesa and San Francisco Mountains Forest Reserves will be 200 a head for cattle and horses for the grazing season and 35c per head for the year. A half rate will be allowed for cattle only on 75 head or less, all over that number to pay full rate. All horses will be char ged full rates except for saddle horses actually necessary to ham, dle the cattle for which permit is granted. A mount of about five head per man will be allowed free.
 A rate of five cents per head will be charged for old sheep; lambs will be counted in at the rate of two lambs for one old sheep. Band lambing on the re- serve will be charged two cents per head extra. In other words. lambing averages 80 percent, it will amount to an increase of l,6OO head of lambs in a band of 2,OOO; half of these lambs would be charged for at the regular rate making a five cent charge per head for 800 lambs and 2,OOO old sheep. The necessary equip ment of burros and horses for properly handling the sheep are allowed on the reserve free.
 The grazing fee is paid after mo- tice has been received by the ap- plicant, informing him of the number of head for which permit will be issued. Permit is issued after payment has been made by express or postal money order, or New York national bank draft made payable toJames B. Adams Special Fiscal Agent, Washing ton, D. C. the name and title of the Fiscal Agent should be insert ed in the draft or money order.
 An identification card will be issued by the Supervisor to each herder in charge of band o1 a band of sheep. These cards may be issued to the owners and the names of the herders inserted at the time the sheep enter the reserve.
 In case of a bona ide sale o stock held under permit, the olt permit will be cancelled and . new permit issued for the remain der of the season. Such trans fer does not carry with it a guar antee that permit will be issued for the amount covered by the original owner, but is granted with the understanding that th' purchaser will be considered sole ly upon the merit of his case il subsequent permit allotments.
 The number of sheep, cattle and horses that will be allowed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
James J. Jeffries.

From the prize ring to the stage is a jump that many have attempted but missing their footing have landed in ig- moninious defeat. Not so with James J. Jeffries the worlds greatest champion who is now touring the United States at the head of his own company produc- ing that sterling drama of the west by Frank Mayo. "Davy Crockett" Jeffries will appear in this city next week at the Bijou theatre and judging from the heavy advance sale of seats he will score one of the biggest financial and artistic successes of the season.
 A peculiar interest attaches Jeffries for the reason that he is about the only pre- mer at the pugiistic game that has risen to the top after battling his way through a heavy field of opponents, and still his name has never been connected with anything that was unfair or crooked. For this reason Jeffrics has won the ad- mlration of the world at large. The play ir which the champion is starring is pe- ouliarly adapted to his talents. Physical ly he is better qualified than any actor who has essayed the role as he ap- breaches nearer to the ideal set by the author than any man alive today Jef- fries being of wonderful physique or strong features and possessing the most genial of dispositions is ably fitted to portray the greatest of all frontier char acters, Davy Crockett.
 A special car load of scenery Is carried along and the robes and costumes used in the play were made from trophies cap tured by Jeff during his many hunting expeditions At the conclusion of the last act the champion with his sraring part ner. Yank Kenny gives a three round exhibition of boxing that is most interest ing and spirited.
 There will be given the usual matinees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
"The BilIionaire.n D

''The Millionaire" a two act musical comedy presented by Klaw and Erlang- CTS company of over two hundred peo- pie will be seen for the first time in this city at the Jefferson theatre next Satur- day with the original Daly production as seen during its three months run in New York last season The book of a'The Ril- lionaire' was written by Harry B. Smith. who stands at the head of the American humorous writers for the stage. The mus ic Is by Gustave KerlSer who made a great reputation through his score for "The Belle of New York which cap- tivated both America and England. The story of "The Billionaire' is a satire on a new type in American life, which will be readily recognized-the man possessing so much money he has to resort to all sorts of expedients to get rid of it. The character of John Doe, the billionaire will be played by Thomas Q. Seabrooke, and in it. it Is said, he has an exception ally meritorious vehicle for the display of that infectious humor which made him famous as a comedian.
 Doe arrives in Nice in the first act from Monte Carlo. where he has broken by retinue of servants carrying money in bundles and bales. He immediately meets people who are desirous to aid him in separating himself from his money, among them Mir, Peppercorn. his rival in Wall Street. accompanied by his wife two daughters and a son. MT Peppercorn is type of American business man who begrudges every moment given to pleas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

possible by the dirth of good vehicles, in some instances, for without good play the star is almost helpless. And in other instances it took a vast deal of persua- sion and the cancellation of routes. The withdrawal of these nine players means that there are nine less attractions to fill time in the various theatres throughout the country. With the present revival of great melodrama are James Neil of
 Mont Cristo" fame, Louis James, whose association with Fredericl. Warde of Shakespeare in revival has made him not only great favorite, but one of the fore most ShalSespearan actors o1 the day; J. E. Dodson. the greatest character actor in the country; Jameson Lee Finney whose delightful comedy Is remembered by all theatre goers Isabel Irving, whose portrayal of the girlsh heroine in the Crisis" is well known to theatre goers of the country: Clara Morris. whose emo- tional acting In the past years has been household word: Mrs LeMoyne whose Browning readings and whose por- trayal of the stellar roles in the "Duch- ess of Marlborough" and the "The Great est Thing in the World" shows her to be a most finished actress; Elita Proctor Otis. whose remarkable rendition of ad- venturess and female character, makes her par excellence in such roles; and Sara Turax whose rendition of Roma in Eternal City, places her in the same ranks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

 of dramatic plays then and now differs very widely.
 After Mir Palmer gave up "The Two Orphans" the play had a checkered ca- reer, although it has always been suc- cessful from the box office standpoint. The lawsuits that it's presentation en- gendered were many, and it has probably been played in more theatres than any other play ever produced in this country, with possibly the single exception of Uncle Toms Cabin" During these thir- ty years it has become @ theatrical GUS tom to every now and then get together a comp ny of players recruited from the stellar ranks as far as possible, and make a brief tour of the country in the late spring time, at the end of the regu- lar theatrical season. This time of year was chosen from the fact that only after the close of the years work was it pos sible to get the stars together, and so player goers have seen many combina- tons of stellar players from the Barrett Davneport Banks company. who present. ed Julius jaesar' in 1878 to the produe- ton of Romeo and Juliet" which Charles Froham made for Maud Adams, surrounding her with stellar support about three years ago.
 The latest all-star revival is that of "rhe Two Orphans" which is to be pre- sented by what IS probably the most re- markable cast of stellar players that has ever been recruited in stardom for a tour of the country in the season proper. The first production given by this present organization was at the New Amsterdam theatre on the 26th day of April, and created veritable furore. It was then that the question was ag.tated of the feasibility of holding the company to- gether for tour. This was only made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
A Great Cast.

"rhe king is dead. Long live the Kim" never in everyday life finds better expo sition than in the rise and fall of the player folk In most cases their popular ity is of mushroom growth They become famous in night through the portrayal of some part, and then as petted, pam pered favorites they will go on till they gradually begin to drift down the stream of life, falling form high position in public favor, or else being claimed by the grim Reaper In any event they are for gotten by the fickle public who doted on them but q moment before
 Thirty years ago the company of play CTS which A. NJ Palmer gathered togeth- CT for his production of the now celebrat- ed TWO Orphans" which will be pre- sented at the Jefferson on next Friday night was generally regarded as being as well nigh perfect and organization as had at that time been gotten together. Most of them had youth on their side, and full of fire and ambition, arrived at positions of eminence, as dramatic artists and great favorites with the public. But the thirty years intervening have wrought many changes, but five of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
4%>%4%&4&~~-.-.-%%+@S~%.-t
"Wlnsome WlrnIe.v

One of the attractions of the season will @be the appearance of Paula Edwardes dn "Winsome Winnie" at the Jefferson ttheatre on Monday and Tuesday with matinee Tuesday.
 MT. Sam. S. Shubert, now directing the tour of a score of musical attractions, offers Miss Edwardes in "Winsome Win nie" on the scale of completeness that Characterised it's long run at the New York Casino. over fifty people are seen lin the production with a cast of princi- pals selected with care.
 N 'Winsome Winnie while essentially a musical comedy as the term goes, has been pronounced by able critics to be far above the musical comedy standard and in merit approach the plane of romatic opera The comedy is there-lots of 1t, with the right people to interpret it, but added to this Is a score which is a Surprise to those who go prepared to hear the banal airs of the now-a-day lmusieal comedy. It is by the same authors of that most delightful comic opera tErminie but it has been Ameri- ;canized by Gus Kerlzer and Fred Ranllen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

twelve principals of that famous cast are now alive. Mckee Rankin, Kate Claxton, Kitty Blanchard, Ida Vernon Rose Fly tinge Mir. Rankin is trying his hand at management, as he seldom if ever acts any more. Kate Claxton has practical retired from active life on the stage. Kitty Blanchard appears only at rare in- tervals. Ida Vernon is playing Grandee Danes, as old ladies are known in stage land, with some of Charles Frohman's companies and Rose Eytinge is instruct ing the young and budding talent in dra- matic art some where in California. The great favorites of yesterday have been replaced by another and younger gen erations
 It is doubtful if any of the younger generation of theatre goers of today have the smallest idea as to who was Charles R Thorne, and yet at the time of the pro- duction of "The Two Orphans" at the Union Square Theatre, he was generally regarded as one of the foremost lead ing actors of his day The original of "The Two Orphans" at the time of the Charles k. Thorne, F. F. MacSey, Mckee Rankin, John Parselle, Stuart Robson, W. J. Cogswell, Kate Claxton, Kitty Blanchard, Ida Vernon, Fannie Moran, Mrry Wilkins Rose Eytinge and num- Der of other players. The play at the time of it's production at Union Square Thea Ire was probably as successful as any stage presentation New York had up to that time seen For many weeks they played to the capacity of MT. Palmers play house. Even now 1t can be said to be one of the sanest melodramas that has ever been presented upon theAmeri- can stage Even though the construction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
ANUS E n ENTS S

he shone resplendently in the merriest play, and before the most refined and responsive audience that has gathered this season. He is a legitimate light=com- edian, one that can get far above dia- -lect horse-p play, and he demonstrated his ability deeisiyely last night.
 "'The Marriage of Kitty Is fully ad- equate for the display of the talent of eomedienne and comedian It is highly original In the. more serious moments pleasantly diverting, aud was played with such commendable snap and spirit by everyone that it won laughter, applause and curtain calls and those who failed 10 see it should be sorry, for they missed a distinctly wholesome and admirable comedy, admirably played It was not musical comedy but real acting of the spontaneous, efferveseent and legitimate laugh winning kind, which educated play goers have been rining for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

who have injected into the original the snap and humor demanded by present day audiences.
 Both plot anC local coloring are new and refreshing. The book narrates in lively action the tribulations of an American soubrette, Winnie Walker, of Kalamazoo, Mich, who is stranded in the Mediter- ranean seaport town. While casting about for means to return to her native land she meets an American heress, who is trying to escape from an English guardian and his son, the latter a candi- date for her hand in narrage. She per suades Winnie (played by Miss Edwarde) to take her place on the transportation of soubrette and heiress and later on Win nie's capture by a band of brigands for ransom, hinges the merry action of the piece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
aThe Marriage of Kitty"

Jules Murry's excellent company headed by Max Figman Is scheduled for return date in "The Marriage of Kitty at the Jefferson next Wednesday matinee and night. It is refreshing to chronicle the return of such a play and company and to attend such a performance as they gave November 8. Practically the same company appear with Max Fisman and Adelaide Manola, daughter of Marion Manola, plays the part of Kitty. Append cd Is a criticism from the Richmond Dispatch:
 Max Figman has been a sufferer from the broken German comedian disease, a co-star with Sadie Martinot in The Pass port. and, last season, must have suffer- ed intensely in the somber part of As sessor Brack in Mrs. Fiske's production of I1edda Gabler'. Last night, however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

to Europe to have her voice cultivated Is ejected for non payment of board. Doe re-instates her in her apartments and learning that she is ambitious to shine IS lyric star in America, proposes to her that he take her to New York and that she make her debut at the new theatre he is building as an additional means of spending money. She agrees to this plan and the locale of scene and the charac- ters of the story are therefore very nat urally translated to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

ure. Mrs. Peppercorn is anxious to con- tract a marriage with the nobility for her two daughters, and is as a consequence
 finds herself imposed upon by Baptiste,
 a hotel waiter, Tim Lafferty, a light
 weight pugulist from America, who has come to Europe to show the superiority of fists over feet, and Achilla Petipas, savateur or foot boxer, each represent ing himself as the highest eXempliflca-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

ton of the nobility of Europe. The two daughters do not take kindly to Mrs
 Peppercorn's matrimonial plans and falls in love with Lieut. Lidslas a Hungar- ian officer very much addicted to duell- ing. The comedy scenes developed by these characters are very interesting. Doe signalizes his advent mo Nice by buying the hotel just as Pansy Good, young lady from Bird Centre, Iowa, sent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

Monday and Tuesday nights, with a matinee Tuesday afternoon Paula EuyGrde i'll "Wingome Win nie"
 Wednesday afternoon and night -f'The Marriage of Kitty" Re turn engagement.
 Friday night-"The Two Orr phans.' All star cast.
 Saturday night-"The Billion aire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
\ AT THE BIJou.

All the week, with matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, James J. Jeffries in "Dayy Crock ett."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and the same popular Bijou prices will prevail. The advance sale of seats for the entire week has been enormous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
 So many so-called farces have been characterized as screaming" that when one that is genuinely funny arrives there are few adjectives to express and show its superiority over the ordinary run of f. ces "A Friend of the Family" which appears here shortly is really scream
 fNa.x;.,,nl ~x E;f&x.sAL n-..N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

(continued on Fifteenth Pags)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
AT THE JEFFERSON.

,-%-~-N~<%~-e-~->-%-~%%%4%-~%S-S
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-03-15
What's in a Namep

Representative Olmsted, of Pennsyl-
vania, says that old Dr. Levi Bull was
O clergyman of the Episcopal faith,
and lived in Chester county his state,
many years ago The good old doctor
was called upon to baptize a child, the
offspring Of family with the surname
of Frog. Without any preliminary OBJ
servations the father and mother were
called to the front at the end of the
second part or lesson of the service.
"Name this child" said the doctor.
1--WE name it after you, sir" said the
mother in low voice, as she handed
the baby to the doctor. ooh, but you
named the last after me- 1t was
christened Levi" said the minister
"Well doctor, call this one after your
t'other name" And so the minister
did, christening it Bull, and the
youngster went forth with the cogno-
men of Bull Frog. Baltimore Herald.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-03-15
Cured Consumption

Mrs. w. B. Evans, Clearwater, Kan.
writes: my husband lay sick for
three months. The doctors said he
had quick consumption. We pro-
cured bottle Of Ballard's Horehound
Syrup, and it cured him. That was
six years ago and since then we have
always kept bottle in the house. We
cannot do withouti it. For coughs and
colds it has no equal" 25c, soc and
Sl.OO. At Peoples drug store. DIV