davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
POLI'S NEW THEATER.
Meriden Playhouse to Be Finished in
 Fall.

Meriden, Aug. 10.-The first stone of the foundation for the new theater was laid about 9.30 Wednesday, morning by Foreman Jordan at the northwest corner.
 The concrete has been finished on the north and west sides and in the afternoon was put on the south side It is expected that it will De all in by tonight
 The Lines company has put up a temporary office on the northeast cor ner of the Cahill lot, on Pratt street, for the use of the foreman on the job.
 The way the work is being pushed makes 1t pretty certain that the thea ter company will have good sized bonus to pay the contractors.
 Manager Poli twas in town We'd nesday looking over the work on the new theater and expressed himself as well pleased with the progress made.
 He came back from Scranton, Pa, Wednesday, finding the work on his theater there so far advanced as to insure his opening on Labor Day.
 He said that as soon as the found ation of the Meriden theater was fin- ished he would arrange for the open- ing attraction at the house, for once the foundation was finished, that be-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

win and John Wilkes Booth, John Mccullough, Joseph Jefferson, Law renee Barrett, Edwin Forrest, w. H.
 Crane and Maggie Mitchell. For eight years he was middle man in the minstrel company of Emerson, Arlington and Manning in San Fran cisco, and for years he was stage manager at Haverly's theater, Chi Icago. He staged the first production of "Pinafore" in Chicago twenty years ago.
 Miss Phoebe Davies, who says she will relinquish the role of Anna Moore in 'Way-Down-East at the end of the coming season, expresses an ambition to act Katherine of Ar ragon in Shakespeare's King Henry VIII" T obtained what every play CT desires" she said in recent in teryiew--"a good part in a play that far outran the general in the matter of widespread and long-continued appeal 'Way-Down-East has, thus, served to make me reason ably-wealthy woman; but am afraid have let too many golden years slip by in taking advantage of it. I should like to be Katherine--just for a night or two in each big city for with an actor like, say, Man tell for Woolsey, and another like, say, Lackaye for Henry. After more than $500 krew-ell, krew-ell banish- ments into that raging storm of paper snow, there would be some thing of real delight in seeking to simulate the woes of a woman whose sufferings helped make the worlds history"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
jacques
THE oCToRooN.s 7

Next weeks attraction at the Jacques will be ..The 0ctoroon," the famous southern masterpiece by Dion Boucicault. The play has stood the test of years and is to-day one of the best pieces of dramatic literature ever written about the south. It is a true picture of life in the south in slave days and tells the story of beautiful girl. the Octo- room, who is about to be sold in slavery to satisfy the mortgage debt. A large number of supernumeraries have been engaged for the produc- ton and the Mississippi levee scene will be one of the best ensem ble scenes ever seen here in stock. The production will be elaborate and one of the most delightful productions may be expected. The play abounds in thrilling heart interest and is full of action. There will be souvenirs on Tuesday and Saturday and an infor- nal reception on Friday afternoon. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
COMING EVENTS.

Aug 11-Grand picnic given by the Pravi Slovanuss society.
 Aug 1s-Newspaper men and printers clambake at Lakewood park.
 Aug 1S-Speedweil hall Lecture under the auspices of the workmen's Circle. Branch 13I.
 Aug 30-odd Fellows hall. Fri vate dance given by the Alpine Social club.
 August 3I-Watsrbury Driving park, field and track games by the Hibernian Athletic association.
 Sept. T.-Eagle's hall Reception and dance given by the Shop Base Ball league.
 Sept 6-Mr and Mrs John r. Rick-s dancing academy reupening reception
 Sept l4--Hibernian hall Grand smoker for benefit of Maurice Con- nor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

Oh, listen. Miss Peggy Ballou, the pretty Chicago girl who plays the Dixie Girl' in .The Prince of Pil. sen" and does an original creole dance in the Song of the Cities" number, Is writing q series of articles filled with wholesome advice to young schoolgirls ambitions for the stage. Her first instaIlment Is on How Became Chorus Girl" in which she tells how she hypnotized Henry N. Savage and caused him to select her from bunch of two hundred appll- cants for the coveted position Miss Ballou believes the secret of success on the stage may be told in three woris-"Manag your manager
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

It is impossible to give anything like complete list of the prominent actors and actresses who have ap- peared in Ingomar. The play was first given in Philadelphia on No- vember IS. 1851. with Mrs Warner as Parthenia, William Mcfarland as Ingomar and Barton Hill as Poly dor. Some of those who have played the title role are E. L. Davenport. John Mccullough. the elder Salyini. Frank Mayo. Louis James. Creston Clarke. Robert Downing, Joseph Haworth and Eben Plympton. Prominent among the Parthenfas there may be mentioned Maggie Mithell. Mary Anderson. Minna Gale, Marie Wainwright. Julia Arthur. Julia Marlowe and Henrietta Cros- man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
RaIlroaa Maanate. r.e Fi.t..

ST PAUL. Minn.. Aug. 10.-James ]. Hlil. gray bearded, venerable, a railway magnate of sixty-nlne years. director of nine big corporations and reputed to he worth s600o00OO. it is reported. engaged fin a genuine fist rght with Vice President E. H. Mo Guigan. according to story told in the Great Northern offices. As q re- suit McGuigan has resigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

"Con" T. Murphy. prominently connected with the American stage for almost half a century. died on July 2T. at his home in Lake Bluff, III. after an illness of two years. Nr Murphy gained fame as an actor. playwright, stage manager and song writer. During his stage career he played h important roles with Ed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
TELEPHONES ITS and 117s

| ing prices:
 ! feet by feet ....... 54c | feet by feet ....... .....-..... 6sc | feet by feet ....s... TIC l feet by feet ......., |. $l.o4 l 10 feet by feet....... ...... ...... $122 l Cross Stripe Curtains. from to pair of pat
 tern. value from 9bc pair to $l25 pair. to l clone out at ...... ..... 70c pair Imported Japanese Crepe Cloth for window I hangngs in range of coorngs at ...... 20c yd
 Slip Covers for furniture made to order Get our estimate.
 CARPETS.
 Remnants of oil Cloth. were 3oc and a5c, to- l night. yard . ....5......- ....... ..... loc Smyrna Rugs good patterns and quality Sox6o, l tonight each ..... .0Sc Porch Rugs new patterns, 75c. tonight, 9x12 Brussels Rugs, tonight. each SEEDS TOILET DEPARTMENT. Tooth Brushes, each ...... 1Oc I Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet and Violet Talcum 1 Powder, box ....s... 1oc l Stlman's Freckle Cream, jar 25c Nota-Spot Straw Hat Cleaner. package 1Oc Wildwood Violet Perfume .... ..... 15c
 WATERBURY SOUVENIRS.
 Waterbury in Nut She'll, each .......t... ... 5c Waterbury Views .......0 for 5c Postal Card Albums, each ...... 1Oc Souvenir Stationery and Envelopes. package 1Oc BELTS AND BAGS. White Linen Belts, wide and narrow, gilt and pearl buckles, tonight each 25c Seal, Alligator and plain leather Bags fitted, larges size regular $1,50, tonight, each S9c
 JEWELRY AND COMES. Back and Side Combs tonight each 1Oc Shell Hair Pins. tonight, dozen 1Oc Gilt Hair Barettes. tonight. each 15c Pearl Pins, tonight dozen .... ...... 5c
 RIBBONS.
 No 40 Taffeta Ribbon, all colors and white, to- night, yard 15c
 HOSIERY. Drop stitch lise thread Ladies' Hose, black only
 all sizes, regular 39c tonight, pair .... 27c
 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Low neck, short sleeve Corset Covers. tight and loose fitting. lace and ribbon trimmed, regular 3sc, tonight each ....... ...... 25c
 LADIES' COLLARS.
 Ladies' Linen Collars most all sizes. regular 12kc to. night, each ...... ... .... 5c
 LADIES' UNDERWEAR. Laco trimmed Pants, regular 25c tonight,
 par ....... .'.... .s.... ...... ...,.... 1oc Mercerzed Vests, low neck and sleeves, regular 25c, tonight, each ....... ....... 15c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
causht In th. rns.rtsr.

POINT PLEASANT. \. T. Aug. TO- Caught in the undertow at Manasquam inlet, Miss Elizabeth McPherson. daughter of John B. McPherson. a prominent Philadelphia lawyer. and c. B- Hudson of Troy. \. T.. were drown cd. c little girl who gave the alarm too late to be of any service beng the only wiruexa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
cou,l. rIop. From po.tou.

BOSTON, Aug 1o.--After officiating as best man at the welding of a friend here Frank A. Douglas. Yale student. of Los Angeles. Cal. eloped with Miss Alcyone Young Ross of this city to Providence. where they were married by the Rev. Henry Bassett of the Church of the Epiphany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10
DANCING

Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks academy 43 East Main street over "5 and 10 cent store," reopening reception Fri day evening, September 6. 1907. Glasses for beginners starting Mon- day, September 9, and Thursday, Sep tember F. Academy open for business and private lessons September 2, 1907. Advanced classes Friday evenings with orchestra music.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

ing the part of the theater that gens orally gives trouble, he would feel certain of the house being ready in time for holiday opening.
 We will have the theater ready If we have to work nights and Suns days" said MT Poli, after q talk with L. A. Miller, of the Lines company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-10

MEMS NECKWEAR. Mems fine Madras and Linen Four-in-Hands, fancy whites. wide and narrow, were 25c and S6c, tonight, each ...... ..... 12Mc MIlNs SHIRTS. Mems fine parcale and madras Shirts. all. sizes. attached and detached cuffs were 50c and bbc tonight. each ....... ...... ........ 30c
 MENs suSPENDERs.
 President suspenders, tonight. pair ... ... 25c MEMS HOSE.
 Fancy Hose. black grounds with silk figures and stripes. regular 15c. tonight, pair ... .12hc Q SHIRT WAISTS
 White Lawn Waists, plain tucked. with strip of
 hlet embroiaery down front, regular $125, tonight, each 05c About eight dozen Waists in broken lots. some mussed and soiled, regular $1.7b and s225, tonight, eacn ......... ...... ....#.. .$l.26 organdie Fimonas in pink. blue. yellow and lavender, regular 75c, tonight each ...... 49c
 SILKS.
 White washable China Silk 27 inches wide all
 silk best value of the season. tonight, yard, 29c ALL SILK REMNANTS. Plain and fancy. regular 75c. s1 and s1.25 yard. tonight, yard ...... ..... 25c
 MOHAIR SPECIALS
 42-inch fine weave Black and Navy Mohairs
 silk rssre. for skirts or bathing suits. regu
 lar otc Quduty, tonight, a yard 2oc Stlk finish Sicilian Mohar in black only, regular
 500 quality. tonight, yard ....... .... .39c
 WASH GOODS.
 Madras Ginghams in checks and stripes good
 colors, desirable patterns regular 15c and
 1sc qualities, tonight. yard ...... ... g 1-3c Imitation Rajah Silk, this silk and linen fabric
 closely resembles the real Japanese fabric
 regular 76c. tonight, yard ....... ..... soc Dotted Swiss Muslin in all colors regular 25c
 tonight, yard ....... ...... ...... ... .1sc
 LINENS.
 Extra heavy Napkins, all pure linen, 1Sx1S, pretty
 designs, regular s1.75, tonight. dozen . $1.25 REMNANTS of fine quality Table Damask beau-
 tfri designs and quality. IA to yards. to-
 nisut ....... ...... Half Price
 TDdvEILNG BAGS: Leather Hand Bags cloth lined nickel trimmed
 Il to 15-inch. regular 75c to $1.25, tonight
 each s.ss.. 40c Canvas Telescope Bags, leather corners, straps
 and handle. regular 59c to s1.25, tonight,
 easn ss..s'' ss''. '...... ... ....s... 2Dc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
MISSOURI LAWMAKERS.
Senate Committee Reported unfavor-
ably the Bill to Prevent Holding Com
panies-Another Anti-Pass Bill.

jefferson City, Feb. 8.--The senate
committee on private corporations re-
ported Thursday a recommendation
that the Doris bill to prohibit cor
poratlons holding stock in other cor
porations do not pass.
Senator Dowell has bill pending
which requires that in all board Of
trade and bucket shop transactions a
certificate must issue and each certi-
fIcate must bear a rs cent stamp is
sued by the state.
Representative Biggs Of Schuyler
county introduced q bill in the house
which prohibits the use Of a free pass
privilege withheld from any person
for the travelling accommodation or
transportation Of any person. This
bill excerpts nobody except regular
employees Of railroads. The penalty
for violation is a fine Of not less than
$500 and not more than $1,000.
By party vote Of 20 to II the Jim
Crow" bill was passed in the senate
Thursday, The democrats supported
the bill and the republicans opposed
IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
OLIVER FEELS CONFIDENT
Says 30 Has Complied with All
the Requirements N
He Has Formed A Combination Of the
Greatest Contractors In the World
to Dig the Panama Canal.

4
Washington, Feb. 7. = BY noon
Thursday William J. Oliver IT,, Of
Knoxville. Tenn, who was the lowest
bidder under the proposal for digging
the Panama canal by contract and
who has formed a company Of CON
tractors known as the Panama Con
struction company, will know when
he may expect a final decision.
Mr.. Oliver called at the offices Of
the Isthmain canal commission We'd
nesday and submitted his bid In &C
cordance with the requirements Of
the president.
In the absence Of Chairman Shonts,
the documents were delivered to Rich
ard R. Rogers, general counsel Of the
commission.
A number Of papers were submitted
including not only the list Of those
whom Mr.. oliver proposes to associate
with him in the actual work of con-
struction, but also the names of the
stockholders and the amounts sub
scribed by each. The original figure
submitted by Mr.. Oliver, SIS per cent
Of the estimated cost Of construction
was adhered TO In the papers filed
Wednesday.
Secretary Taft said he did not wish
ternoon that he would Wednesday
night receive report from Mr.. Rog-
ers on the papers filed and that
Thursday morning he would take the
whole matter up with the president
and make the announcement as stat
ed.
Secretary Taft said he dod not wish
1t to be understood that at noon
Thursday Mr.. Oliver would get his
final answer, but that he would know
at that time when he may expect 1t.
At the War department 1t was stat
ed that the closest investigation would
be made regarding the stockholders,
and all facts regarding everybody In
terested In the company.
After an interview with Secretary
Taft, Mr.. Oliver said that he had gotten
together a combination Of the great
est contractors in the world. while
l am not inclined to discuss the mat
ter" he said, "in as much as It is now
before the secretary Of war, yet !
feel that l have disappointed some
people who thought l could not make
good"
Regarding the question Of labor, he
felt no uneasIness, he said.
1--WE will be able to get all the men
we want. The sanitary conditions on
the Isthmus are well night perfect
and laborers will not hesitate to 60
there on that account"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
A BRITISH OPINION.
Comment by the London Tribune on
the Japanese Situation Here
Faith In President Roosevelt.

London, Feb. S.-The Tribune Friday
morning published an editorial article
on what 1t calls the wicked scers. 'and
reports words that President Roose
welt is said to have used the Japan
ese ultimatum. The paper declares
such wild talk never win be credited
by responsible opinion in Englans
and the denial Of the president given
by our washington correspondent dis
proves absolutely Of these mischevious
and unintelligent rumors.
mo man could have argued more
elocuently or acted more resolutely
than the president to insure that re-
spect for japanese immigrants to
which their treaties entitle them.
History shows that It is not an easy
thtna Tor . aRnublican to coercq-a de-
fiant state, but Amefica's power to
make its own pledges respected, and
above all, president Roosevelt's rep
utation as a man of his word, are at
stake in this question, and the presF
dent Is not the man to hesitate"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
WOULD REPEAL II.
ABill Has Been Introduced in Con-
gross to Deprive Oklahoma
Of Statehood.
AVERY STRONG INDICTMENT
The Act Recltes that the Convention
Has BY lite Acts Demonstrated
lts unfltness to Frame .
Constitution.

washington, Feb. 8.-Representa.
tive Murphy Of Missouri introduced a
bill Thursday to repeal the act ad-
hitting Oklahoma to statehood, on
the ground that the constitutions.
convention Of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory has failed to comply with
the conditions Of the joint statehood
act.
Mr.. Murphy's bill follows:
whereas, the constitutional con-
vention Of the proposed state Of Okla
homa now in session at Guthrie. Okla,
failed and refused after organization to
declare, on behalf Of the people o
said proposed state, to adopt the con-
stitution Of the United States as re-
Quired by the act Of Congress. and,
Whereas. by such failure, the SAID
convention is unauthorized to form q
constitution and state government FOR
said proposed state; and,
WHEREAS, said constitution conven-
ton lie attempting to evade the act OF
Congress by making a distinction In
civil and political rights on account
Of race and color; and,
whereas, said convention has
squandered the peoples money appro-
priated by Congress in unnecessary
political chickering's, thereby leaving
no fund to hold an election for the
ratification or rejection Of the propos'
ei constitution; and,
"Whereas, the said convention has
wholly disregarded and ignored the
disbursing officer Of the government
as provided by Congress; and,
whereas, the said convention mas
demonstrated its unfitness and inca
pacity to frame constitution for said
proposed state; therefore be 1t en-
acted,
'That the act entitled An Act to En-
able the People Of Oklahoma and OF
the Indian Territory to Form a State
Government, ETC.. approved June TO-
1906, and the same is hereby re-
pealed."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
NOW STEVENS HAS Baked
he Declares If Canal Contract Il
Let he viii Quit.
Is Afraid u Government Does Not
DO the Work He VIII 30 Robbed
Of the Glory.

Washington, Feb. S.-The admins
tration has been brought face to face
with the alternative Of rejecting all
bids for the construction Of the Pam
anna canal by contract or losing the SER
vices Of Chief Engineer John F. Stew
ems. This Ii the reason for the de-
lay Of President Roosevelt, Secretary
Taft and Chairman Shonts, Of the Ca
nal commission in acting on the Oliver
bid. An effort has been made to get
Mr.. Stevens to change his mind but
he has remained obdurate. and the
indications are that the administrs-
ton will accede to his request and
that the construction will be continued
by the government.
This Information concerning Mr.
Stevens created some surprise as Mr..
Stevens testified before the senate
canal committee that he favored build
Ind the canal by contract. He now
expresses the belief that the canal
can be constructed by the government
within ten years. His friends advise
him that If a contract is let for con-
structon he will be robbed of the
credit of building 1t. Frequent ex-
changes of cablegrams between WASH
ington and the isthmus have resulted
in a demand by Mr.. Stevens for the
acceptance Of his resignation II the
contract is awarded.
Following a conference Of the presi-
dent with Secretary Taft, Secretary
Loeb gave out a formal statement that
"The secretary Of war and the canal
commission will thoroughly examine
into the qualifications, experience.
business standing and achievements
of Mr.. Oliver and his associate and
Into the responsibility Of the sureties.
Secretary Taft and the commission
will probably need fortnight to COM
plete full examination Of the bid and
report to the president"
Secretary Taft later informed MIR.
oliver that the president was very
much inclined to give the contract to
Mr.. oliver and his associates but that
he would not surrender his right to
reject all bids.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
ACCIDENT BULLETIN.
interstate Commerce Commission Re
ports Casualties to Passengers
and Railroad Employees.

Washington, Feb. IAN accident
bulletin issued wednesday by the In
terstate Commerce Commission, Tor
the three months ended September 30.
last shows the total number Of cas-
ualties to passengers and railroad en-
ployes to haVe been 1850 as against
16,ss7 reported in the preceding three
months. The number Of passengers
and employees killed in train accidents
was 267, as agaonst 1914 reported in
the preceding three months. Fifty
two passengers were killed
The total number Of collisions ana
deraIlments in the quarter was S,672
n,ss1 collisions and 1871 deraih
ments), Of which 2ss collisions and
POI dsranments affected passenger
trains. The damage to cars, engines
ana roadway by these accidents
amunted to 81. ss2,7eo.
The number Of employees killed IN
coupling and uncoupilns cars and en-
zines was 81, an increase Of 10 over
thoss reported killed IN the last guar
ter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
Another Snowflake a Monarch,

Salida, Feb. 7.-Another avalanche
Of snow, much larger than that Of
Monday night came down at Mon
arch, IS miles west Of Salida, at 4:55
wednesday afternoon destroying the
buildings and boarding house Of the
Eclipse mine. F.. Y. Harris, man
ager Of the mine, is under the mass OF
snow and his rescue is doubtful. Had
the slide occurred a few minutes later
it would have caught every man in the
mine as they would have either been
in the boarding house or on their
way there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
The Power Of the Pen.

New York, Feb. ga number Of
magazine and newspaper editors were
guests Of the Peace Society Of New
York at the Yale club Thursday night
Andrew Carnegie, who was not able
to be present In a letter Of regret
WROTE: "The pen has indeed become
mightter than the sword, which II
controls. keeping It In the scabbard,
or draw It forth to slay. Information
Al relations are really dependent upon
the pen In the hands Of editors Of the
presa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
prevent Fraudulent Advertising.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Representa'
tive Coudrey of Missouri, introduced
a bill wednesday prohibiting persons
and corporations from printing, circu
lating and transporting fraudulent al,
refreshments. Imprisonment for two
years or a fine Of $500 is fixed as a
penalty for violation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14

New York. FEB. S-wAren n
Crosby. q merchant Of Topeka. kan
died on board the Mallory line steam.
e. Denver Thursday, according % q
wireless message received IN thls oity,
TIE Denver win dock Friday. Mr.
Crosby vas 81 yearS q age and vas
proninsnt IN Topeka Whers be had
Lived for II yeara