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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-13

"A mad dog on Rice street, near Pennsylvania
avenue, st. Paul, caused considerable excitement
Sunday. The dog chased several people without
biting any of them, altho he is said to have
attacked several other dogs A policeman shot
the animal. ~ - 49, .5
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BOY LOSES TOES
Willie Merk Is Severely Injured by
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Willie Merk, a boy living at 9o5
Summer street NE, was struck by a
street railway workcar last evening at
Central avenue and Fifth street and
painfully injured. With younger
brother he was crossing the tracks in
front Of the car. The other boy ran
across, but Willie hesitated and was
struck. A wheel crushed several of his
toes, which were amputated at the city
hospital. .-, 80 -
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that all sessions Of the convention are
open to the @pubHeL q The galleries Of
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itors turnout the convtntien and all will
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The Washington times., 1906-02-18

make some changes in order TO bring it
up TO the level of an American audi
ence." (These changes Mrs. Craigie
fastened to state did not affect the
moral tone of the play. but only the
run of the diaIogue.) II therefore feel
that there is direct evidence that the
public would sooner see a play dealing
with vice than a play extolling virtue.
and prohibiting the nasty side Of hu-
man nature"
Mrs. Craigie was asked if she could
suggest any reason why there should
be this craving on the part OF the pub
lie. and she stated that there was no
question but that the middle classes
who go to make up the major portion
OF an audience are undoubtedly not
nearly as well mentally trained, or as
highly cultured as their English breth-
ren.
1T is one continual rush, on this
side Of the water. for dollars" said
she. IF reserved seats could be
bought for the hereafter. there would
be American ticket spectators out
side ready for business. Dollars first,
education and refinement later; and
when the dollars are earned, ii is often
too late TO appreciate the benefits of
a cultured mind In this respect 1
think the English are ahead of Ameri~
cans without a question of doubt. More
time is devoted to high-ciass literature
and development of the intellect"
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

a dozen others. The cast will present
Mr.. Jess Dandy in the role of Hans
Wagner, a Cincinnati brewer who in
nocently has princely honors thrust
upon him. Mr Dandy is the ideal com
edian for the part: his personality ex-
udes humor, and his facility in extract.
ing the last essence of comedy from
topical or parody song gave him distfnc-
ton as an entertainer long before he
found his true measure in musical COM
.edy.
Ida Stanhope, pretty, chic and grace
ful. will be seen as the vivacious widow,
and this character has never been more
charmingIy outlined Miss Stanhope
scored decidedly in this character in
last seasons engagement at the Column
bia. Ivar Anderson and Arthur Donald
son, in the respective roles OF the Amer
lean lieutenant and the genuine Prince
o. PIsen. have been associated with
these characters from the beginning. J.
Observation-Disclosures will be the Lord
Shrirnpton. and Marie Welsh makes n
dainty figure as Nellie Wagner. the
brewers daughter. Marguerite Fergu-
son viii sparkle in the soubrette part OF
Sidonie Ruth PEBBLES VIII plav
from Vassar. petite Pauline Huntley
enacts the hotel bell boy, and James z
Rome will be the agile Francois The
choruses. the costumes, the stage equip
ment, and the ensemble work and pic
lures are fixed at the high standard set
and maintained by Henry w SaVag$
for his every production
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

the members OF his company are stin
under indictment. And yet" says Mrs.
Crai6ie, 1T was publicly stated that
the house was practically sold out for
The next three weeks" First point to
prove public craving for a degenerate
play. Similar instances of this craving
were cited by Mrs. Craig1e. although
showing a minor degree. to her mind,
of degeneracy. "The Woman in the
Case" in which Miss Blanche Walsh
was seen. was also cited by the author
ess-
For the other side of the case L
am going TO become somewhat person
al. am going to take, as an IN
stance. my own play. The Bishop In
this play. as in my literary enorts' L
have endeavored to eliminate all that
would deal with or refer to the vices
OF the characters. have preferred
natural conditions to sensational clt-
makes; 7 have endeavored TO make my
characters appear as good people would
appear, leading a decent, wholesome.
weIl-bred life My play was a success,
as is generally known, in England, and
il ran for eight weeks at the Manhat-
tan Theater in New York, but, al
though we did a nice business and the
critics treated me kindly. there was no
attempt on the part of the New York
public to accept it as it was received
in England. In fact, I have had to
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

mental playing. agreeable vocalism.
and enllVening dancing The costumes
are frequently changed and at the
close of the presentation the octette
will be seen In THE Garden of Fair
ies," a spectacular electric ballet that
arouses great admiration. The third
special Offering will be rare comedy
treat furnished by the popular players.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Esmonde. They
will give an ambitious scenic produc-
tion o: Z. r. Snader's beautiful roman-
tic Klondike comedy entitled. I'm Al
aska." The story concerns two min
ers, one having advertised in a New
Yorks newspaper for a wife; the other.
being woman hater has decided TO
leave before the prospective bride ar
rives. She appears ahead of time and
many amusing complications follow.
The added attraction will be Miss May
comedienne. Miss Belfort will offer a
vaudeville rarity described as stories
In song. She possesses attraetiyeness
Of face and manner coupled with vi
Vacity and Self-pDSsession. Scenes in
Cave" will tax the acrobatic energy of
SpisseIl Brothers and Mack who are
very popular in this laughabIe line Of
work. jolly little Pat Rooney and his
beamiug young partner. Marion Bent.
is graceful and very capable partner
and always shares the honors with Mr.
skit Make Youdself at, Home" which
ought to be one Of the big hits. A sing
ing and comedy sketch entitled.
Wanted; an errand boy" by. Charlotte
Coate. little Miss Sunfiower and Com
pany, and the motion pictures portray
ing the experiences Of a stranded com
pany Of players complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Offerings at the Theaters

William Collier is the Charles Froh-
man attraction at the New National
Theater this week and if Is his last ap-
peaTance prior To his Australian trip.
This clever. funny and essentially Amer
lean comedian will appear in the role or
Robert Ridgway. a character written for
him by Augustus Thomas. the title OF
The comedy being On the Quiet 1t is
said TO be richer in strategic resources,
situations and witIcisms, than when
originally produced. Mr.. Collier and Mr..
Thomas both giving IT a rewriting for
it's late London PRODUCTION. where it at
tained even greater success than MIR.
Golfers opening bill, The Dictator" ."
After the success of the London engage
ment Mr.. Frohman decided it was the
best bill 10 give New York city, although
Tevivals are seldom welcome there. The
result showed Mr.. Frohman's judgment
Ia, be correct. 1t now gives him full
sway in his own characteristic style of
impertuTbable humor. II also gives a
higher vein OF comedy. as there are now
serious touches added here and there
that heighten and relieve the comedy
Just where most needed. 'On the
Quiet deals with the trials of a quick
witted young man who wins slo,U00,-
coo heiress in spite of herself, her money
and her brother. The Iatter's consent
must be gained or the heiress viii for
felt the greater amount of the immense
fortune, a result that Ridgway. the
lover, is only too anxious TO accept as
he calmly declares his willingness to
struggle along on four million. 1t is
only after mutual concessions that
Ridgway yields to the obdurate bTOther's 8
demand that he return to college and
so through with all honors. The life OF
Ridgway college is shown in the
second act and il is. seen at once that
his finish there wiz be the ruin of his
chance to marry the girl OF his choice
II is only after a wonderful set of COM
plicationS are Strengthened out by Ridg-
ways ready Wit that the young couple
are permitted 10 wed, the brother giving
up in despair and insisting on an I'M
mediate marriage a the only way out of
the tangie,
The settings Of the comedy are
brought intact from London, and are
said to be unusually striking and effec-
tive. The London cas- also remains IN
changed. including Maude Fealy, Pau
line French, Charley Douglas, Grace
Hasell. Charles 3. Poore, Willard Cur
tiss, John Saville. George Nash, John
w. Dean, Irene Avon, Frisco Matsuho,
and Wallace McCutcheon.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Chase's-C1ifton Crawford.

Chase's audiences this week will find
an exceptional Offering in Clifton Craw-
ford. who is put in front of a for
midahIe array of established features.
Just to hear him alone. it is said, will
be worth a visit to the vaudeville
house Especially is this true of his
rendition of Kiplings "Gunga Din" OF
this brilliant and recent recruit from
musical comedy a New York critic pen
ned the following with especial refer
ence 10 the Indian poem: There are
few better examples Of Kipling's un-
compromising. rugged style than this
poem, and il Is impossible to recollect
more illuminating, dramatic, and
gripping reading of it. Over the aud
iences' head? Not a bit of it, OF all
the things in Mr.. Crawford's amusing
act the Kipling poem was by far the
best liked. And Crawford can deliver
a song eapItaIly, initiate cleverly. and
show in many ways that he is a versa
tile chap. When he sings of an Eng
lish chappie one is quite sure that he
IS an Englishman. His rich Scotch
dialect quite convinces you that he is
from the Highlands In his Hibernian
imitation ii was absurdiy obvious that
he was an Irishman. Altogether Craw-
ford is an exceptionally clever enter
Iainer with unusual atta!nments-'
The supplementary leading aItTac-
tion Will be the Eight Nassar Girls, a
musicians. Their feature act is one OF
the emphatic hits OF the year. as it
presents them in a variety Of accom-
pishments- 1t calls for fine instru-
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
cOlumbia-"The Prince of Pilseu."

AN AAASC VI IllSen.
The Prince of Pilsen." widely accent
ed as the standard musical comedy of
the times, will be played again at the
columbia Theater tomorrow night and
during the week. and the company pre-
senting il Will disclose. ii is promised.
an average Of vocal and acting excel
ience rarely shown in this line of stage
work. Many of those who will appear
have been in the cast of the play from
rs inception; some scored success in Mr..
SaVage's London production of the
piece. and were brought here especially
TO add strength 10 the performance.
after five months OF distin guished sue
cess at the Shaftsbury Theater. To
those who have already seen +'The,
Prince of Pilsen," its remarkable sue
cess both here and abroad needs no ex-
PLANTATION. Frank Pixley provided a
humorous-romantie story, deftIy in
genious in its complications. and pic
turesquely placed on the shores of the
Mediterranean. under the blue skies Of
the Riviera. Such a story was an in
spiration TO the composer, and from
Gustav Luders tuueful pen came a
rush of harmonies that fitted the lyrics
and gave to the entertainment such song
gems as THE Message of the Violet. y
old Heidelberg" Pictures in the
Smoke, The Pretty City Widow" and
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Majestic-aTh, Woman in the Case"

hdJeSC1C- i ne w UOndn IN the Ease.
The Majestic Theater has for the cur
rent week, opening with a matinee to-
morrow. Clyde ,Fitcb's remarkable play,
The Woman in the Case"
Like most of the plays Of the famous
dramatist The Woman in the Case
concerns the society life OF New York
at the present time. Unlike the usual
play of this type, however. 1t has an In
tensely strong story. and is repIete with
situations that hold she audience in al
most breathless suspense.
Nearly every one likes to have their
emotions stirred once in a while, and il
Is for this object that most people go to
the theater as a diversion from the daily
domestic routine. Such diversion is
pretty well assured in The Woman in
The Case" in this drama Of New York
life the author has brought into conflict
tie nobler and baser passions of modern
men and women in such manner as to
make his play the subject Of heated dis
eussion and argument wherever it Is
presented. II IS one Of the enterprises
OF the we1l-known firm of WagenhaIs &,
Kemper who premise production ider-
teal with that seen during its two
memorable engagements in New York
The company presenting The Woman
In the Case is a notable one, and in
cludes Miss Mergaret Bennett, who foi
Continued on Page I. this Section)
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
BeiaSco-Winiam H. Thompson in "The
Bishop"

The attraction for the coming week
al the Belasco and which comes 10
Washington direct from the Princess
Theater. New York will be Mrs. Craig
les delightful comedy, THE Bishop"
and will give opportunity for again
witnessing the clever work of one of
Onr leading character actors, William
II Thompson, in the title role. support
ed by an excellent company which will
include Drina de Wolfe, Carrie Lee
StOyle. Thomas II. IHcc. Fay Wallace
and other clever people THE Bishop"
is rather peculiar play. written by a
peculiar woman, but one however
whose literary effort will live for gen
erations. AS John Oliver Hobbies, Mrs
Crdigte'S works are known the world
over. Her one effort, however, for the
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

stage has been The Bishop" and
which for two reasons has had a most
successful run. So far. IL has been
seen in ST Louis, PIttsburg. Buffalo.
and Cleveland. and 1t is expected that
the success IL has already achieved
will be duplicated in America. There
are few plays that have been written in
the past few years that have received
such unanimously excellent criticisms
as Mrs. Craigie's play. The particular
feature made by the authoress is that
the play is very different to most pro-
ductfons. 1t is simple and natural, and
the virtues rather than the vices of its
characters are produced for public edi-
1cdtion. Mrs. CTaigie is a great be-
lever in the cleanliness of the stage,
and regrets that many American pro-
ductions do much toward influencing
young minds evilly.
The scenes of the play are laid in
France. and the plot, which is a simple
one, shows the attempt and ultimate
success of d kind-hearted, democratic
dignitary OF the church TO Unravei the
love affairs of his nephew. who is cap
tivated with eapricious and worldly
wise duchess. but who in reality is in
love with and is loved by : sweet and
Kindly disposed young girl Although
the leading character is an ecclesiastic.
all questions of religion are tabooed
ana cant is entirely missing. the evil
dent intention of the authoress being
TO establish in the minds of the audi
ence the real good that can be accom-
plished by the men OF the cloth who
tackle nfe's problem in a democratic
and unprejudiced spirit. The Bishop"
Will be preceded by an interesting little
comedy in one act by Clay Greene, en-
titled For Loves Sweet Sake" in
which Mr- Thompson appears in the
part Of financial moguI and I'm
which part he made a big hit in New
\ ork last season The evenings en-
tertainment offered by The Bishop"
and the preceding pIaylet is one much
out of the ordinary. and one that the
better class or theater-goers will sim
cerely appreciate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

pedient, 1O7 (Graham), Z to 5, won;
Wenrick, ITO (Minder), to 1, second;
Leila Hill, 1O6 Goague). 13 to 1, third.
Time, 1864. Chablis, Spondoolix' No
Remark Ethel Abbott, jolly Witch and
Langford James also ran.
One and an eighth miles-Preserva-
tor, 100 IL. Williams), Q to 10, won;
Major Tenny, 1O7 (W Smith), 1s to 1,
second; Rough Rider, 1O7 (Ribinson),
8 to /, third. Time, 1855. Invictus,
1ras, Canejo, Supreme, Isabelllta and
Tarrigan also ran.
One mile-Watercure 109 CIV. SMITH.
8 to l, won; Tavannes, 81 (Graham).
II to 8, second; Frank Flittner. 92
(Weber), 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:42Aa.
Jake Moose, Quickrich and Follow Me
also ran.
Five and half furlongs-Callaghan
ITO IL. Williams). 8 to TO- won: Yada,
10 (J. J. WalshD, 25 to l, second; Sal
able, 107 Clark, 10 to 1, third. Time,
1:07h. Lotta Gladstone, Only Jimmie,
Henry Waite I'm Joe and Chileno also
ran.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
ohsmobne viii Sunday -

be a fve-mile handicap affair, in which
the respective abilities of the motors
will be considered in their placing
along the course.
The disappointment which arose over
the inability of the Garbutt car and
"Whistling Billy" to make try at the
worlds record, owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather, should be dissi-
pated Sunday when these two great
cars under the guidance of Bert Ding
ley and j. Pearson will endeavor to
put an end to the standing records in
the five-mile event. There is every
possibility that one of the two ma
chimes may succeed in accomplishing
the smashing feat, for every event in
which the two speed demolishers have
entered was productive of a nerve
tingling race.
A shipment of Oldsmobiles are on the
road from the factory and will arrive
shortly. Since the beginning Of the
year fourteen Olds, four of which We're
runabouts, have been delivered to pur-
ChaserS,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

If the two days racing at Agricul-
tural park recently did nothing else it
aroused a keen rivalry between local
owners which will result in one of the
most novel contests ever witnessed in
Los Angeles at Agricultural park next
Sunday.
In solid coin of Uncle Sans yellow
est gold reposes the faith which three
Angel city owners have placed in their
cars, and after the tri-cornered fifty
mile endurance race one of the three
will be an even two hundred to the
good.
AS the main event of the afternoon
the long race will commence at
o'clock in order that sufficient time
may remain for the completion Of the
other races.
Most of the discussion around local
salesrooms and garages yesterday CEN
tered to the chances which the Napier
and Franklin possess against the fast
REQ which ran away from most of the
contestants during the initial days
racing. A fifty-mile contest is far diff
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
Shoe Sale
Saturday
Last Day of the Big
Clean=Up Shoe Sale
BE ON HAND EARLY
Fifty Big Bargain Tables Loaded
to Overlooking With Shoes
at Half Price

Saturday night at 10 o'clock will end
the cleanup shoe sale at the Mammoth
Shoe House, 519 S. Broadway. The
biggest array of shoe bargains ever
shown in this city will meet the gaze
OF Saturday shoe shoppers. There will
be plenty of ladies' shoes and slippers
on sale as low as so cents a pair, while
the tables filled with CSC shoes contain
many SO values. There will be 81 mems
shoes on sale for a dollar and there are
SO and 81 shoes on bargain tables for
$195. Most every size Is represented
and all styles can be found. There will
be plenty of salespeople on hand to
meet the wants of the people. The
usual Mammoth methods will prevail.
All goods fitted, exchanges made,
money refunded and everything done
to merit the confidence and trade of
the people. Come in the morning if
possible. Many of the best bargains
will be sold before noon. Bring the
children. There will be plenty of chill
dren's shoes on sale and don't get in
the wrong store. The Mammoth is To-
Gated at $40 S. Broadway, between
Fifth and Sixth streets, few doors
south of the Examiner office. -
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

terday, but the sixth race was de-
clared off after a majority of the own
ers scratched out. 1t is announced by
the association that seven races will
be given each day of the remaining
period of the meeting. The Offering for
today is seven selling races and large
fields predominant.
The first race is at six furlongs and
should result in this order: Anona,
Lady Kispar, Miss Affable.
The second race is over the Brooks
course and the probabilities are that It
will end thusly: MI Reina. Jlngler,
Rostof.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
PLAN INTERNATIONAL SHOW
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March s.-Officers of
the National Horse Show association
of America and the English Hackney
Horse society are cooperating to es-
tablish in London all international
horse show. The project was first
broached during the last horse show at
Madison Square Garden in November,
when English and American horsemen
talked of holding an exhibition in Lon
don next May.
Owing to the lack of sufficient time
for preparation this plan was found to
be impractical, but James T. Hyde, the
father Of the National" and Henry
F. Euren, secretary of the English
Hackney Horse society, are now work.
ing together to carry out the enter
prise in the spring of 1907.
Mr.. Hyde said yesterday that al
though nothing definite has yet been
arranged matters have. progressed far
enough to warrant him in stating that
an international show now seemed as
sured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09

ferent than q one-mile dash, and the
chances for various happenings are
such that any prediction as to the Win
ner would at the present time be i'm
possible.
In addition to the long run there
will be seven other speed performances,
all of which should be productive of
some very keen sport A Premier,
Napier and REQ are entered for a five
mile lap race. This event was one of
the prettiest of last weeks racing and
finished at the end Of the eight and
g. half miles of speeding directly in
front of the stands.
The same cars are entered for an
obstacle race, one which has always
ranked among the most spectacular Of
motoring events.
The Frnklin, Oldsmobile and White
have been chosen for special race
that Is counted upon to bring out the
best racing qualities which these cars
are capable Of
Two motorcycle races are on for the
afternoon and the latter of these will
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-09
PRESERVAVTOR WINS FEATURE
Romps Away From Major Tenny in
Long Race at Emery
willie
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March S.-The
long distance events of the day, third
and fourth races, were won by the
favorites, Expedient and Preservator.
Expedient was last at the half pole
In the third race, but when Graham
reached him he passed the field one by
one and captured the event going away.
Major Tenny made a strong effort in
the fourth event, but when Jockey
Williams was ready he easily passed
him on Preservation.
Weather clear, track fast.
Results:
Five and a half furlongs-Lisaro, 1O9
H. Williams 2 to 1, won; Midmont,
los (B. Fountain), 10 to l, second;
Disk Wilson, 107 (Otis), 13 to 1. third.
Time, 1:OS%. Estmere, Riley Dwyer,
James A. Murray, Salem, Nothing,
Libertinus, Clausula and Lizzie Mine
also ran.
Four furlongs, 2 year olds, selling,
112 CLARK, 10 to 5,
won; Lugano, 100 (E. Hayes), 200 to 1,
second; Lasen, 112 Il. Williams), 20 to
1, third. Time, 49H. Lord Rossing-
ton Duke of Orleans, Queen Aileen,
Kogo Alta Spa, Mr.. S. Mathews and
Hermits Cross also ran.
One and an eighth miles, purse-EX-