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The Washington times., 1905-12-03
John Drew as a Play-Reader

Since the announcement of his purpose
10 do all in his power toward the cui-
tvation OF a distinctive American
drama, to personally stage and act in
any promising play meritorious in dia-
logue and atmosphere, John Drew has
had a number of trying. though at
times humorous, experiences.
No small amount OF hardlhood is re-
quired to support such a promise Since
its publication Mr.. Drew and his sec
retary have been flooded with manu-
scripts; many of these-the majority.
indeed-have been patheticaiIy remote
from any acting possibilities. But the
suavity with which Mr.. Drew returuc
this latter sort. with a line of comment
tempering kindness with posltiveness
and design to create no pique I'm
the feelings of the well-meaning writ
ers-is thoroughly Indicative of his easy
department in all such matters.
There must have been q sense of ,nvs-
terry in the mind-or a groundless feel
ing of joy-in the spirits of him whose
manuscript came back with the COM
ment: Dear Mr.. -: Believe me-
your play will be read when shake-
speare's are forgotten" Comedies are
ir the vast plurality. Mr.. Drew being
inevitably associated in the ordinary
mind with light comedy. despitei his ia
nous Tubal TO Booths Shylock, to
recall no others
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Present Week Prom
iseS to Prove One of
the Strongest Of the
theatrical Season.

The weeks play bills offer such
a tempting array of attractions that
the theatergoeT, who feels obliged
to choose among them, will find a
most difficult task ahead. Comedy.
and very good comedy at that, pre-
dominates. But in the field of
humor alone there is a wide range
of possibilities.
DE Lancey' has had a more than
successful run in New York, and it's
management is so much pleased
with the Thomas play that it is to
be made the occasion of turning the
tables on our English cousins. Drew
and his company will cross over to
London in the early SPRING Dock
stader's minstrels contain a long
list of funny men that have won
distinction in the black face art.
The specialties are said to be better
than ever before. '.Fantana" has
proved a thorough success in other
cities and Washington can form a
pretty fair opinion in advance by the
song successes that have reached us
in advance. And this list comprises
only the high-priced houses.
1t may be premature to form an
opinion at present. but il is reason
ably sure that the present week will
prove one of the strongest of the
season
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

and brought down the house with
her irresistible grimaces.
or course, there is no comparison
intended. Charles Cherry and
Mathiide Cottrelly are expected to
do good work. They merely play
their roles as they should be played.
But it is something of an occasion
when members of cast, who rank
under the stellar rating, catch more
genuine applause than the average
star. And undoubtedly when this
happens, the playwright is not the
only one surprised.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

Nor do these come singly. but fire.
quently, as in the case of an overlit-
erary young lady, who. having one
comedy OF modern manners" returned
again rushed to the head with a second.
Her generosity had its regard. Dear
Miss --: Your comedy is at hand.
assure you 1 shall lose no time in read
ing it."
Where personal application is made
and the playwright. getting past all bar
riers, gets to Mr.. Drew himself the
episode is not always relishing. Thus
during last seasons term in THE Duke
OF Killicrankie" San Francisco harbored
Frenchman who. like Charles Reade's
Triplet," while the most amiable of
beings. had the uncomfortable habit Of
writing heavy tragedies in blank verse
i should place your volume OF verse
on shelf beside that OF Sophocles and
Euripedes." he was written.
In the boundIessness of his joy this
playwright persisted until chance gave
him the opportunity to thank Mr. Drew
personally for his kind words and to
apologize for occupying so much of his
Tune This he did glowingly. only to
sroil 1t all by this slip OF the tongue:
rear DO. Meester Drew. 1 haf wild
my play cochroached upon YOUR time -
beg your pardon?' said Mr.. Drew.
gay. | fear haf cochroached unon
your time"
"Oh, not at ALL" was the response
quite welcome. / assure you: glad to
do IL But, by the way. that word is
not cochroached-lt's hencroached.'
Yes? Hencroached? Oh, 1 see. 1
MeX my genders."
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
The Power of Acting.

Aside from the morality or im-
morality of "Raffies,' which Is a
question that has been given quite
sufficient attention, there is one
thing about the dramatization of the
Hornung stories that arouses ones
interest and curiosity.
The play has been run three sea-
sons and will be taken TO England
for another season. To one who
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
A Chat With
Jefferson de Angels

A man OF ideas and a traveller is JET
ferson De Angels. the star of Fan
tana." who comes to the Belasco this
week A friend OF the actor found him
in a reminiscent mood in his dressing
room at the Garrick Theater. in Chicago.
the other night, and knowing De Angels
to be an interesting ts,lker. drew him on
Il have acted in aearly every country
in the world, but / was born in Cali
fornia." began the comedian My name
was originally Thomas Jefferson. but
the Thomas became lost somehow in the
shuffie-perhaps with the tools my father
threw away I was q born mechanic
and as a child I was determined 10 be a
boss carpenter. My father, mother, sis
ter. and grandfather were all on the
stage. and We travelled as the De An
CELLS family. One day. when was about
twelve years old, the aforesaid De
Angels family was making its weary
way on foot from one town to another
IN the South 1t was a hot day and M
father had as many packages and
bundles to carry as a camel of the
desert or the burro OF the plains One
wooden box was so heavy that his arm
was almost wrenched from its socket,
and he complained bitterly from time to
time OF Its extreme weight.
AND linen Father Swore.
Il, who knew that it contained the
tools that / had picked up in different
places for months, and which represent
cd years pocket money-not to men
tion the instruments of my chosen field
of labor Zone puts things grandiloquent-
ly at twelve)-said nothing, AT last We
came to a bridge. and as We were cross
ing it. father looked down longingIy at
the cool water and said TO mother:
% Sue, what in h is in this box
My mother. who was very proud OF
my skill at carpentry, said sweetly:
Why, those are Jeffy's tools
The head of the De Angels family
did not wait to say anything then. but
he gave his arm a mighty swing and
his body q sudden twist. and the heavy
box went skirtling through the air and
down into the river below. l raised my
voice in iamentation. and my mother
wept in sympathy, but the tools were
gone. and with them my career as 4
carpenter. think l should have made
a good carpenter. too!
Priests Threw Him Out.
II played in Tokyo and Yokohama
twenty years ago. when they had Just
begun to send their tea pots and ki-
mOnos 70 other countries I took in a
few Shinto temples and was nearly
thrown out by the strenuous priests, be-
cause j did not know enough to take
of my shoes at the door. Same thing
In lndia-keep on your turbau. but take
of your shoes, IL you would pay proper
respect 20 your host. In Turkey and
Persia the same thing. That's why their
rugs last longer than they do when
brought over here-no high heeled shoes
walking over them.
We played Gilbert x Sullivan operas
and farces and comedies, and spent four
years in the Orient. have played in
New Zealand as well as on the Island
of Mauritius, way out in the Southern
Continued on Page II. this Section-l
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
BONNET BRIGADE IS MARCHING
Feminine Americus In GIitterIng Pa
rade Today.

To the average Americas woman to-
day is Christmas, July 4th and Thanks
giving Day combined; boiled down.
sweetened to taste and served hot.
Since the last bonnet opening day she
has looked forward lovingly to the
dawn of this bright morning for the
full frultion of her widest, surging JOY
by day and most blissful, ecstatic
dreams by night. Today is hers; the
bonnet is finished and hung on the
rack for her to admire, to touch, to
feel and-bliss eternal-to try on. She
may present the picture of q hltching
post with bouquet tied on top. or the
outlines of cotton bale with package
OF government garden seed blooming
on end, but what cares ''mommer" for
such trif ss? The day is hers. Break
J fast will be gulped in lump or OYER
looked altogether; the baby may hug
the empty dinner pot and poor pepper
rave on an empty stomach, but when
the gong sounds this morning for the
parade to move matelfamilias will be
in line and all things else. including
the day of Judgment, wholly forgotten,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05

The New You'll find the stylish
Dress Goods weave' here, you l
find the right colOrings here, you'll
find the prices reasonable and just;
an early inspection will prove
profitable.
Mohairs in Navy, Brown, White
and Black. Also new fancy Mo-
hairs Cancels hair, effect s, for
waists, suits, and skirts SO inches
wide, specially priced at Acc.
Al inch Black Wolfe and Pana-
ma cloth, very stylish for fine skirt
or suit, regular price Soc, special
this week at 75c.
40 finch Silk Warp Crepe in
White, Navy, Red and Black
worth ST.. % this week at csc.
Genuine Silk Finish ed Stellar
40 inches wide in Black and Ok
ford Gray worth 81. Is at CSC.
Albatross in all new seasons
shades, also White and Black 81
inches wide at 49c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
a Tried and True Friend.

One Minute Cough Cure contains not
an atom of any harmful drug, and ii
has been curing Coughs, Colds, Group
and Whooping Cough SO long that it
has proven itself to be tried and true
friend to the many who use it. Mrs.
Gertrude e. Fenner, Marion, Ind, says
"OOughIng and straining so weakened
me that I run down in weight from 148
to 50 pounds. After trying a plumber
of remedies to no avail, One Minute
Cough Cure entirely cured me-" Sold
by w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Phone 49, AMERICAS ILLUMINATING & POWER co
OPENING OF STOCK EXCHANGE
Americas Enterprise is Ready for Bus
mess.

utSSSs
Yesterday the new exchange of j. S.
McRee & Co. recently established in
the Allen House block on Cotton aYen-
ne was formally opened with Mr. T. A.
Ausley, member of the firm, in
charge. The exchange occupies hand
some quarters and is destined to do a
good business.
Mr. Ausley, the genial manager, is a
Georgian by birth, his family having
resided here many years ago, and al
ready he has made many friends and
business acquaintance.
The new exchange will handle co. ton,
stocks, grain and provisions.
1t is q permanent institution and
ranks with the best houses in it's line
in the country. McRee & Co. are
members of the New York Cotton Ex
c1ange, the New Orleans Cotton Elk
change, the New York Coffee Exchange
I'D the Chicago Board of Trade, evil
dencing their high standing.
The Americas exchange has private
leased wires to ell exchanges, inaurins
promptness and perfect service Theil
New York correspondent is the wei
known firm of Ware & Leland.
The company, besides doing larg'
local business, will give special atten
ton to out-of town trade, and refer
to many of the best banks in George
as to their absolute reliability. Ameri
Gus has never before had such an ex
Cellent enterprise as is this one.
Quotations are posted at intervals O
a few minutes throughout the day, thu
proving of benefit to cotton men, mer
chants and produce dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians said that w.
NJ. Smirhart, of Pekin, Ia, had incura-
BILE consumption, his lasr hope vanished
but DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs, Colds kept him out
of the grave. He says: "Fhis great
specific completely cured me, and saved
my life. Since then, have used it for
over ten years and consider it mar
Vicious throat and lung cure" Strictly
scientific cure for Coughs, Sore Threats
or Colds; sure preventive of Pneumonia,
Guaranteed, SOC, and 81 90 bottles at
the Eldridge Drugstores, Trial bottle
free,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
PRESSES BRING A FAIR FIGURE
Material of Morgan s. Co. at Auction
Yesterday.

At sher frs sale yesterday, in front of
the courthouse. Sheriff Bell cried Oft
the job printing outfit of Il. A. Morgan
& 90. and now in the building Drmerly
occupied by the defunct Twice a-W eek
Press, once operated by this ftm. The
stuff sold consisted of three job presses,
paging machine, roller-top desF, iron
safe, pulleys, fixtures, ETC., and other
material found in a Job office. The
property was sold by virtue of an exc
cution issued in favor of the Antietam
Paper 90. versus l.. A. Morgan & Co.. ,
L. A. Morgan and @. F. G;ddings,
There were various bidders )r the ma
terial, which in the aggregate brought
nearly $500. Much of the outfit had
been in use long number of years
1 and appeared to have brought full
value
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Forget About About Your Stomach

If your digestion is bad the vital or
gans of your body are not fed and nour-
ished as they should be. They grow
weak and Invite disease. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat, cures
indigestion and all stomach troubles.
You forget you have stomach from
the very day you begin taking it. This
is because it gets rest. Incorporates
and gradually grows so strong and
healthy that it troubles you no more.
E. L, Babcock, Amherst, Mimi, says
L have taken great many remedies
for Indigestion but have found nothing
equal to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" Kodol
digests what you eat, cures Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, Belching,
Heartburn and all Stomach Troubles.
It's preparation is the result of many
years of research. Sold by W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Beware OF 0ihtments for Catarrh that
Contains Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when enteridg it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescription from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do is ten told
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halps Catarrh Cure, man ;
ufactured by +. j. Cheney & O.. Tole.
do, o., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine It is
taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimo-
niais free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
BOILED DOWN TO FOUR LINES.
Little Tales of the Town Whacked
Short

Fishing tackle and baseball goods in
large assortment to select from at Hol-
liday's Bookstore.
Olrcuses ana shows coming to Amer
icus next winter will see their old ban
ners of last season still fltteriDg from
store fronts here.
County Trea urer Spe r, it is said,
has sold his residence on Forsyth
street and purchased a more desirable
one on Prince street.
Sic mommer d. the gavot e in the
parade this morning. Y, ars will show
lightly upon her when her CLASSY eye
glints that dear bonnet.
Americas welded male contingent
will work the free lunch route at the
dinner hour today. For there will be
nothing dong at home.
The price of cotton went neither up
OF down Yesterday, while the same
could be said of spot receipts at the
several warehouses here.
Yesterday was salesday at the tenn
pie, but beyond the L. A. Morgan &
Go. job printing stuff Sheriff Bell had
nothing to offer investors.
Work has not yet been started upor
any of the propose new buildings neal
the Holiday store, but two or more
will be put up this summer.
Mr.. G. T. Lunsford, we'll known her,
as prescriptionist of marked ability
has accepted position with The firm
of F. M Mclaughlin & Go.
Mr.. Frank p. Montfort came bacl
yesterday faom ElIaville, where b,
bought thoroughbred trotter and sew
eral carloads of cotton bales as well.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Men Past Sixtv in Danger.

More than half of mankind over sixty
years of age suffer fiom kidney and
bladder disorders, usually enlargement
of prostate gland. This is both painful
and dangerous, and Foley's Kidney
Cure should be taken at the first sign
of danger, as it CORE cts irregular i'ies
and has cured many old men of this
disease. Mr.. Rodney Burnett, Rock
Port, Mo, writes: ''[ suffered with
enlarged PROSTATE gland and kidney
trouble for years aud If .er taking two
bottles of Foley Is Kidney Care feel
feel better than I have for twenty years.
although I am now 81 years old" Sold
by f. NJ. Mclaughlin & Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
ALL OFFICERS AGAIN ELECTED
At Monthly Meeting of Veterans on
Tuesday.

Camp Sumter, 642, U. c. ". held its
regular monthly meeting yesterday.
when the attendance was the largest in
long while. This was the date of the
annual election of officers for the ensu-
ing year. Mr.. Fl. T. Davenport was
again elected camp commander, while
Adjutant Heys was again elected to
that position, as were the full line of
camp officers. Delegates were chosen
to represent the camp at the annual re-
union in Louisville in June next, and
many old veterans here will attend.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05

Avoid al drying inha!ants AMI use
that which oleanses and heals the
membrane. Ely's Cream Balm is such
remedy end cures Catarrh easily and
Pleasantly. Cold in the head Yauishes
quickly. Price go cents a. cru. gists OF
by mail.
Catarrh caused G fl atty in speaking
and to great extent loss of airing
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucous has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved, u. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth,
Ill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
WILL DIs5AND THE COMMANDS
Negro Companies in Georgia to Give
Up Guns.

While Inspector General Obeat's re-
port to the adjutant general has not
been made, it is understood he will
recommend the disbanding Of the five
negro companies-the three in Savan-
nab, one IN Augusta and one in Macon.
The companies are woefulIy deficient
in equipment, which it would take 49,
900 to supply, and they are below the
standard in other ways. The placing
of whites and blacks on equality under
the Dick bill is another reason for the
shutting out of colored troops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
THEIR MARRIAGE THIS EVENING
Miss Belle Snider and MIR. McMath
viii Wed.

A marriage of interest this sflernoon
Mr.. B. Ell McMath, which will take
place at $50 o'clock at the home of
the brides grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. T. V. Bridges at Elaville,
where Miss Snider has been spending
some time. Shortly after the wedding
ceremony the bridal party will return
to Americue, where reception will be
rendered this evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.. McMath, on Rees
Park. Both the bride and groom have
host of friends in Americas who will
extend hearty congratulations and wish
for them long life replete with happiness
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good.

have been afflicted with kidney
and bladder trouble for years, passing
gravel or stones with excruciatine
pain" says A. H, Thurnes, a well
known coal operator of Buffalo, o. 81
got no relief from medicine until l be-
gan taking Foley's Kidney Cure, then
the result was surprising, A few doses
started the brick-dust-like substance
and now have no pain across my kid
neys and feel like new man. It has
done me $1,000 worth of good T" Foley y
Kidney Cure will cure every form OF
kidney or bipdder disease. Sold by
T. M. McLau; b in & 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
RAILROAD SHOPS ARE BURNED
Total Destruction of Atlantic s. Bir
mineham Plant.

Informa ion reached Americus yes
terday of the total destruction of the
main shops of the Atlantic & Birming.
ham Railway, located at Waycross, and
in which twenty or thirty Amerit us men
are employed. The shops burned the
night previous and with heavy loss.
The total loss is something over $50, 600.
Entire machine shops, general store
keepers offices and $4,000 worth oil
stores besides twenty freight cars and
seven or eight passenger coaches were
destroyed There was no insurance.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
a Daredevil Ride

often ends in a sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries, use Bucklen' q Ar
MICA Salve. "A deep wound in my foot,
from an accident" writes Theodore
Schedule, of Columbus, O, caused me
great pain. Physicians were helpless,
but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly
healed it." Soothes and heals burns
like magsc. 25c at The Eldrldge Drug.
stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
WILL OBSERVE THE HOLIDAYS
Hebrews Have Occasions of interest
Ahead.

On April 10 the Jews will begin the
celebration of the Feast of Unleavened
Bread. On Thursday and Friday, April
20 and 81, will be the Feast of the Pass
over, in commemoration of the exodus
from Egypt. Following this there Will
be several minor holidays, all of which
will be observed with due solemnity by
the Jewish people of Americas as
elsewhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Th0Sn DaintV Think we've got
Wash (10AdS. about every thing

IIUOU UQIMly
Wash Goods. about every thing
that newest and best in wash goods
for waists or simmer gowns. Know
that we can please you as to prices
Cotton Voiles including all the
new spring shades. regular price
15c, special this week at 10c.
1000 yards assorted Batis'e and
dress Lawns in large floral effects,
dots, stripes and scrolls, regular
121 and 15c special this week at s
and 10c,
Silk Organdie i'll large floral eff
fects, regular SOC quality at 35c.
Mercerized Soissettee cloth in all
the new spring shades, also White
and Black, specially priced at 25
and Csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
THE PEOPLE ALL
kn Chorus Cried, Give Us NewbrO's
Herpicide.

Herpfcide.
This word of late has been in every
ones mouth, and many are wondering
what the word signifies, though no one
has yet been found, who will deny that
NEWBROS HERPICIDE does the WORK
Well, for the information of thousands OF
people who like to know all about good
thing, we would say that HERPICIDE
means, a destroyer or killer of Herpes, y
Now Herpes is the family name of q
disease caused by various vegetable par
asites. A similar microbe causes dan
druff, itching scalp, and falling hair; this
is the microbe that NEWBRO'S HERPI
eide promptly destroys; after which the
hair grows. Sold by leading druggists
Bend 1Oc. in stamps for sample to The
Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich.
DODsoN'S PHARMACY. Special Agent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05

The New Sea- 1t is always satisfac
sons Silks. tory to get a first
pick of seasons newest merehan-
dish. We Invite you to an early
choice of the following.
Extra heavy colored Taffeta
Silks in solid colors and two tone
effects, heavy rustling silks at 49c.
Precipitation and Waterproof
Jap Silk in Pink, Blue, Brown,
Navy and Black 81 inches, regular
price Is :, special this week at SOC.
White Jap, Silk wide range of
prices, can't be duplicated else
where.
% inch white Jap special at 2Oc.
81 inch white Jap special at SOC.
81 inch white Jap special at soc.
36 inch white Jap special at CSC.
SO inch Chiffon Taffeta in Navy,
Brown, White and Black, regular
price S1.25, special at Csc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-05
Showing Many Pretty Lines

Mr.. L. A DOR, the vel En ,wn Angus a
haberdasher, is at the Hotel Windsor
today. AS usual he is showing beauti-
full lines of gents furnishings and the
latest weaves in handsome spring
suitings.