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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
TAFT LANDS
AFTER AN EvENTFUL
WORLD TOUR
Refused to Discuss President
R0oSevelt'S Latest DeCld-
ration on Candidacy.
HAS REPORT ON
TRIP PREPARED

y a,New York. Dec 28.--Seeretary of
War Taft arrived here today on the
steamer President Grant after a
Journey around the world, accompa-
MED by his wife and son, Charles.
Taft said he was not prepared to
talk on any public questions. II ex-
pect to have my nose close to the
grindstone for some ulme to come,
he said
Secretary of War Taft smiled when
asked his opinion of President
Roosevelt's newest declaration that
he will not be a candidate again for
the presidency.
''You must excuse me from max
ing any comment" he continued.
Everybody is already familiar with
President Rooseveft's position on the
subject to his denomination. He now
merely reaffirms his position, which
he has maintained consistently since
the presidential election of 1904"
In reply to another question Mr..
Taft said:
II have received no political in
formation during my trip. SO far as
] know the political situation in the
United States has not changed since
September"
He has finished a voluminious re-
port on the Philippines which he
will make to congress-
All i'm the Taft party are well ex-
eept young Charley Taft, who has
been ill and feverish, but Is better.
The voyage has been rough through
out and the weather cold.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
FIRE EXIINGUIsHED
FANS RUNNING.

Jacobs Creek, Pa, Dec. 20.-Of
200 or more miners, who were made
prisoners in the Darr mine by ter
rife explosion yesterday. the bodies
of thirty lie in the main entry where
they have been laid by the rescuers
until they can be brought to the
surface.
The faint hope that some of the
men may still be alive in the mine
has caused the rescuers to press for
ward 10 explore each passage instead
of bringing the bodies to the surface
Immediately. The fire Is now out
and the fans are working so 1t Is be-
lieved that 1t will be only a matter
of a few hours when the entire mine
can be explored. although the res
cuers report the interior of the mine
badly wrecked in places and find Il
necessary to constantly stop to re-
build bracings. which were blown out
OF place.
The exact number of men in the
mine still, Is uncertain, but the most
reliable estimate places the number
at 200. The cause of the explosion
Is still unknown. No eKplana-
tion other than that 1t was due TO
gas has been advanced.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT
WILL SACRIFICE NO
TREATY RIGHTS
Mikdd0 Promises Canadian
Minister to Limit Emil
grafton. That's All.
ASSURANCE IS IDENTICAL
WITH THAT GIVEN u. S.

Toxic, Dee. 20.---Negotiations be-
tween the Canadian minister of la
Dor, Lemiux and the Japanese gov
ernment will be concluded within a
few days.
IL Is understood that Lemiux has
finally agreed to accept Japan's as
self imposed task of limiting emil
grafton to Canada. Japan declined,
however, to give any promise in
writing, which would entail any sac
rifice of treaty rights
Canada will receive only a verbal
assurance identical with that given
the United States.
The Japanese government has de-
termined to subsidize the Oriental
Colonization company to promote
immigration TO Korea, where II Is
estimated, there is room for three
million immigrants.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
BRYAN SAYS HE WILL
RUN IF GIVEN AN
OPPORTUNITY
Asks Pardon for Not Discuss.
Ing Governor Johnson.
Rival for Candidacy.
WILL SPEAK AT
WICHITA TONIGHT

Kansas City, Dec. go.--wilIiam
. Bryan. VINO arrived here this
morning on his way TO Wichita.
where he speaks tonight when
questioned as to the probable cam
didate of Gov. John A, Johnson of
Minnesota. said: II know Governor
johnson personally, but you must
pardon me for not going into per-
sonalities. / could not discuss him
or anyone else as a presidential
possibility and be quoted without
being misunderstood. 1 shall not
volunteer as democratic president
ial candidate. but If l am drafted
will not DESERT
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
GIVING TWO MILLION
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 2O.-The
Christmas gift of James A. Landers
of Yoakum. a wealthy land owner
and banker, TO his eight children
will be an equal division of his es-
tate valued at $2,000.000. He has
four daughters and four sons, all
grown.
He is now S4 years of age and ac-
lively engaged in the banking busi-
ness. A half century ago Landers
rented small farm In southwest
Missouri, He now owns land in Mis-
souri, and Texas.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
LONE H|GHWAYMAN
STICKS UP TEN MEN
Said Thanks TO Brainard When He
Dumped $40 Into Grain
Sack.

Tres Piedras. N. NJ, Dec. 20
Especial. IA masked man walked
into Brainard's saloon here Wednes-
day night and at the point of an
ugly looking six-shooter made ten
men, customers in the place. stand
up against the wall, and Brainard
open his safe and put what money
IL contained into a grain sask and
saying thanks backed out of the
place into the dark. He secured
about $40. He left not the slightest
clue as to his identity.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
JOHN MITCHELL SERIOUSLY
I'LL At INDIANAPOLIS
Attacked by Pains In His Side While
Attending Conference of
Miners and Mine Operators.

Indianapolis, Dec. zo.-John Nit
chell, president of the United Mine
Workers of America, was taken seri-
ously III today while attending a
joint conference of miners and coal
operators at the Claypool hotel. He
was taken to a room complaining OF
pains In his side, where the recent
operations for an abscess were per-
formed. The physician pronounced
his condition serious though not
necessarily critical.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20

safety. and every point of the work.
ings will be explored at the earliest
possible moment.
The main office of the company is
In Pittsgurg, and Immediately on re
ceipt of news OF the disaster the Of
ficers hurried to the mines and are
leading and directing the rescue
work. Among the officers on the
scene are j. M. Armstrong, manager
of the Pittsburg company; John 3.
Byers, live stock manager; II. o..
Randolph, assistant TO the general
manager; Benz Faraday, inspector.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
hINETY-THREE WERE
FOUND DEAD

Palermo, Italy, Dec. 20.-The work
of resculng the persons wounded in
the explosion here last night of the
military powder magazine continued
today. 1t is known that ninety-three
were killed and more than 100 in
jured.
the magazine partially collapsed and
destruction was completed by the
fire. One Of these was an emil
grants lodging house and q number
OF emigrants were killed.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
KILLED SWEETHEART
AND THEN SHOT
HIMSELF
-
A Colorado Man Commits a
Double Crime at Town of
Oldthe. Kansas.
NOTE BLAMES MOTHER
FOR THE CRIME

! olathe, Kan, bee. 20.---clive
Bartlett, 80 years of age, and the
daughter of j. Bartlett. "a retired
farmer, was shot and killed at her
home here last night by ]. Frederick
Kastendiek, So years OF age, a for
mer sweetheart, who then killed
himself.
Both had been married since their
courtship, which was broken off.
Miss Bartlett had secured a divorce
and Kastendiek had left his wife in
Colorado to come here TO renew his
attentions to Miss Bartlett.
In mote he blamed Miss Bart
lett for the tragedy.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
DIAMOND COMPANY
PASSES DIVIDEND

London, Eng, Dec. 2O.-The de-
ferred dividend OF the DeBeers Con-
solidated Mines company limited,
was passed today, the company hav-
ing decided IL necessary TO strength
en- its reserve in order to maintain
prices in the diamond trade, which
has been injured by the financial
stringeney OF the United States
The company ordered work on the
diamond mines at Kimberly restrict
ed TO five days a week.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
DENVER GROCER
PASSES AWAY

Denver, Dec. 2O-E. X. Hurlburt,
president of the Hurlbut Grocery
company, died last night, after a
long illness. He was 6S years old
and had been prominently connected
with the grocery business OF this
city for fifteen years.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
POSTPONED AGAIN

-J9dmBq HIoM sIql uSAs lnq sSsssed
Chicago, H., Dec. 20.@The stock
holders meeting OF the Illinois Gem
trail railroad company met here to-
day and adjourned until March 2, in
accordance with an order made by
Judge Ball. Arguments involving a
report on the right of voting certain
shares was continued in the superior
court.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
BLACK MAN ASSAULTS
WOMAN At COLUMBUS

Columbus. Ohio, Dec. 20.--Men on
foot, in buggies and automobiles and
on horseback are after an unknown
negro, who today assaulted young
Mrs. w. b. G.. Hershey, wife of the
president OF the Excelsior Seat COM
pany in the basement at her home.
Indignation Is so great that the au-
thorities fear lynching If the posse
Overtakes the negro.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
THE OLDEST STAGE
DRIVER IS DEAD

Des Moines. Ia, Dec. 20.-'Billy''
Warren, an old stage driver, Is dead
at stuart, Iowa. Warren began driy-
ing a stage when he was 10 years
old and In 1S45 drove a line out OF
Chicago. He drove a stage from
Davenport to Cedar Rapids In the
early fifties,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
COTTON CROP TWO
MILLION BALES SHORT

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 20.-The
census bureau today Issued a bulletin
showing that the total amount OF
cotton OF this years growth ginned
up to Dec. 10 was 9.2s1.077 bales.
compared with 11,112.7s9 during the
same period hst year.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
A WIRELESS FROM
ADMIRAL EVANS

On board Flagship Connecticut
Thursday nOon) BY wireless to San
Juan, Porto Rieo-The fleet at this
hour is 500 miles northwest OF the
Island OF ST. Thomas. The weather
Is line.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
WEATHER FORECAST

renvsr. Colo. Dec. 2o.--wamu b.
night, partly cloudy with snow 10 rsrth por-
ton. Saturday, snow norih, fair ssmh,
colder northwest.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-12-20
TRAIN ARRIVALS

No Al p. m.
No. i-o.45 p. m.
No. 7-Io as p. m.
No. S-7.2s p, m.
No. o-II.SS p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
By ". B. MAXWELL, Author of .sThe Guarded FIame.- v The Rngged Messenger"
 "Vtvan,s Etc.

"oh. mo-" said Eaton. Tact, Ir. Crunden Is very warm: red hot" IL was town custom to pay these compliments. Medford citizens enjoyed being amiably leased about their rich ness. And now the three visitors gave their host a thorough complimentary teasing You don't make a display, MT. Crun- dem You sit on it. comfortable and secure" He lays on it." said Mir. Holland: stretches himself out at full length on It." we know" said Bowling roguishly. You keep, your money liquid-out of sight"
 But it's there all the time" said MT. Eaton. The town knows 1t. That's why everyone respects you. and are glad to show their respect"
 show their respect said Crunden. No one touches his hat to me-not a man in the town"
 Don't they?" said Mir. Eaton. I've seen the bank manager lowing to you before all the bank clerks. He couldn't bow lower to Sir John himself"
 "He knows" said MT. Holland, what he's got safe in his cellars-all that liquid what MT. Crunden 'as put by
 I've put by enough for myself" said crunden. ''and enough for my girl Let it be at that"
 Just so. Miss Crunden may look high"
 'She can't look too high" said MT. Bowling gallantly.
 Lucky man as wins her."
 'So he will be-" said MT. Bowling, with great gallantry. And apart from being an heiress." said MT. Eaton, beginning to be very jocose.
 "If I was unmarried.'' said Mir. Dow ling. "Td be always on your doorstep, MT. Crunden."
 "Yes." said Mir. Crunden. with touch of surliness. but you are mar ried."
 "Yes." said MT. Holland. 'he Is mar ried."
 "very much married" said MT. Eaton.
 But now MT. Eaton was being alto- gether too funny. MT. Dowaing showed spirit; he drew himself to his full height, and spoke sharply, and yet with dignity.
 "what do you mean by that. MT. Eaton?"
 "Oh. only joke"
 "It Is not joking matter, sir"
 Isn't it?' said Mir. Eaton. "Pm sor- ry to hear that"
 Then Mir. Bowling was very angry. He told MT. Eaton that he was-among other things-an inpertinent whipper- snapper.
 "There. there" said Mir. Crunden. Come, 'gentlemenw
 "Mr. Eaton" said Councillor Holland, determind to cut himself free of any part in the offending jest, you ought to apologize. You brought it on your self You've put yourself in the wrong" ~
 (Continued Tomorrow.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17
Life of Ga. is the Leader in Southern Insurance

January last ONE that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-17

A novelty costume was seen of cha mois skin and cloth combined. The skin was in the fashionable khaki tint, as soft as suede and could hardly be distinguished from the cloth. This gown was trimmed with wide silk braid and ornaments to match Waists made to wear with cloth suits are of very supple raffeta and touches of thjs are seen in the skirt.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23
Whar's Us At +?

The Atlanta Constitution saws the Dem
ocratic Party is dead and Delivered &c
the Populists. The Georgian wants to
delive. the remains to Roosevelt. The
telegraph 10 bushwhacking. There are
it seems about the wilds of the Georgia
Legis ature, two sHstipct factions at war
to thsy knife. The papers all over the
state are either stabbing or unfolding the
Government. Mars. Henry Waiter on
up in Kaintuck is saying that party gov
eminent is rank failure. Back number
Bryan is preparing run off with the
nomination for president, tc get us worse
licked than ever before land lord knows
it was bad enough for the angels to weep
over before Hearst is organizing new
party. And Tom Taggart who runs a
gambling den and is the national chair
man says we must nominate Bryan $50
sadly
Now what we want TO knew is, whar
us at?
We feellike the fellow who got married
and when his wife got herself into two
piles, one consisting of switches bustles
bangs and cork legs was forced to ask
which pile he had married.
We have circumnavigated the voting
globe in the last few year, When they
made us socialistic platform, We voec
for Bryan, when they made us Repub
lican platform we voted for Parker.
We are about in the position Of the mig
ger on the Mississippi Boat during til
days of slavery. Two planters were play
ing poker on the river, niger stood BY
Someone asked him whose niger he was
He remarked that he couldn't tell unit
Mars John got through with thst game O
stud poker. We don't know whar US i
at or that we have got to throw up on
hats and boiler for until we find out if w
are 10 be dipped ducked plunged sprinkleC
or jest left in our sins.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23
Reduce The Taxes.

Taxes are too high in lee. Lee had
mints Of money at May court, IF THE
REPORT WAS CORRECT
Cah't we reduce this years taxes to 30
Taxes will ruin us reduce them gentle
Them gentlemen. We had so much mon
ev what need 10 ask The people for SO
much more. Reduce The tax rate.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23

Alternative Road Law" tor said State as APP
>.s III sections 573 to 8s3, inclusive OF Vol y OF
me t,,,. ii Georgia, Of 1879, and amendments theIe
nm lctso. 1907, page 20, an- suOsequents amend
.ho,.,o. being IN operation TINS county, by
,,,boritv ,-~trn ~ rs, as County Commissioners 81
IA county we do hereby assess and levy as COM
,,,,.t;ou Ak" upon each male inhabitant In saio
county subject to road duty fol 1he year 9o7 the sum
ofVwO A. $1,000 Dollars (Saso), ard that said as
and tax shall be due and collectible on ana
.i,er oeptember st,I9oE ana that The time S'Sli re-
,,,,.n for the payment ot said assessment OF ~
,i...,,,n,,ation Tax" aforesaid until October
one, II any OF snch persons subject to SUCH
49,, ~ ,o.d ,,ty snail then be in default IN making
,,u,.nt nj the same, amy and all such ueaiui'0''
I'm :, and a,e hereby, double taxed,-that is-SS-
..ss.d * 90 DIV L Dolars) as tax and penalty ON
...,,,,, hereof and IL is further ordered that al
,.c,,,,,.,x shall be allowed until November Ist
"a !, ,.bicb to make full payment OF SAID assess
ro.nt and penalty aforesaid, and that any ana all 'N
III, ,h., ,smain in default in making such payHneh
h.r.bv declared subject and Shall be required e
- r,.ru.l labor upon the public roads oil inc
pH'.U. ,.rod Of ten Iol days, for said year. a
by law provided IT,. ,bov.
written, Aug. 6, 1907 49,,
VIC. LarAmore, County Comm
/. P. Cooke, county Comm
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23
School Opening.

Leesburg school will open the second
Monday in Sept. All pupils will be as
sessed Sl.oo incidentals. This must be
paid in advance, aid receipt presented
to teachers before admission to tho
school, By order Trustees
RIA Forester, Secty.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23
To b. Sold.

nice building lot on Main street 99xl25
t..+ v,il be sold at bargain. Also nan
.crs town lot with good house on it vii
c. H. Beazley.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23

lame. Morgan. clerk OF the superior court ana
= 4la'S vi, - the county commissioners IN and
.I.s county Georgia, do hereby certify th@' inc
~ - = rue and cOtrec. copy ofthe original or
I g.. and Of record Of the matter 'herin copied
O', =. nv official signature and seal Of office.
this 9th day Of August ~ T. u..io,
''''' ''4 lanes Morgan, Clerk OF superior
,.,., and ex-ofico commissioners clerk
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23

Found last Saturday night pair Of silver
mounted eve glasses. Party who lost them
an call at this Office and receive same
paying for this adv
THE JOURNAL,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23
9ersona1
and
Qooa7.


Excuse, this week please as we ars
having 20 get it out our selves ana can
do much typesetting at all. =,
Sea Us il YOU want farm or town lot
Do YOU want to bay farrna See US
We can give you big bargain.
Mr.. Willis Hooks. Of Adams was In
town Sunday, on business.( ~
We learn that Mr.. Arnie Goodwin will
build q house Oh the Boulevard"
Mr. Barney Fouch, of Philema' was IN
town Monday on tlansacting buS'nesS'
We have a thousand acres OF 6ne land
for sale cheap See us.
Cal Howell Simmons was in town on
business Saturday.
Mrs M. L Bunk1ey and little daughtT
Eottie. are visiting relatives in Macon
Miss Lucibsl Bunkley is visiting l"
Macon. with friends and relatives
Clerk Morgan reports that business IN
the legal line is exceedingly dull! at pre-
sent.
Mr. Frank King has purchased the
farm recently owned by Z w summer
ford. ,ul.;..,r
Mr.. Whaling who has bssS vcEElng
for this paper was taken very alex FRI
day.
MN M, Morgan who has been visit
Inc relatives in Alabama. has returned
and reports a very pleasant stay
Nv ZONES of De-Soto was IN town
No lday en- business.
Tus,ice Hines and Justice Powell both
held court Monday to try the cases tha'
arose against one Jim Floyd coloreo
csarged with enticing away laborerers I'M
der contract elr,. The net result OF all
the cases was about a thousand dollars OF
bonds 70 the defendant to appear at the
next CITY Court Tor trial.
MIR Jennings from near SmlthVrlc was
in the city MondaV,
Mr. and Mrs Louis LaramoFe and fam
;Iv spent Sunday visiting Mrs. James
Mcbride on Eas; Broaud street
Mr. Wills who for some tim ia been
our telegraph operator here has moved
to Fort ,-I< ne, - l.~."t r,"ta
tion has been given him, We wish nm
well in his new home.
Mr.. D. D. Hall and family who have
been spending week or more pleasant
" at Punacea Florida have returned
home
Mr. Fort Hmes who has been quite
c4 with few, s lie this writing to
we ave Aiu ~ o. ~
good home for ale cheap
The roads in good many places are
verely cut up by the recent heavy rains
Mr.. Webster Bagley was down Tuesday
looking after his large farming interests
near Leesburg.
DR.. Lon% reported beck home thl'
week afer pending fine vacation in The
mountains. DR.. says he ate so many yell
low legged chickens up there that he
feels the inclinatiin to Gro" at the breek
of day every morning.
DR.. Fison King, of Savannah, is visit
ing home folk on "Grace Of God 5
We welcome him back home, an I
glad to know that he Is apidly rising il
IL business
We suppose that we will have the
new electric road now as we were lead
to believe that the only reason il was de-
layed was because Of the proposed tax On
the same. Tax being off we are sure for
it, If there are not too many fthe it's
tina. bring up the old question in the
way.
w2VER%
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23
Order Fixing Commute
ton Road Tax For
The Year 1907.

Office of Commissioners of Roads & Revenues 0. Lee
,oup,y, Georgia, in Regular Monthly Session. meet
ing August 9th, 1857.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-08-23

Hike Smith has Rred foe Brown. He
said he would watch the old guard cusS hard
er THAI ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-16
Hodge. Now Buy. Panama suppiie.

HouEes NoW buys FuhamN suppffes,
 WASHINGTON, ;. Aug. 16-Major Harry F. Hodges of the army entered actively upon his duties as purchasing agent of the isthmian canal commis. sion. with headquarters in Washing. ton. succeeding David W. Ross, who has occupied that position for about two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-16
NEW AMERICAN DUCHESS.
Miss Moore Weds Don Marino Tor.
 Ionia at Greenwich, Conn.

Miss Moore Weds Don Marino Tor
 lonia at Greenwich, Conn. : GREENWICH, Conn, Aug. 16.-Don Marine Torlonia of Rome, duke of Poli, duke of Guadagnola and prince of Civitella-Cessi, was married last evening to Miss Mary Elsie Moore, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Moore, at the Moore summer home, Belle Haven, in this city.
 Rev. Pasquali Maltesi. an Italian priest especially delegated by the pope, performed the ceremony.
 Many costly presents have been sent to Miss Moore. Her fiance gave her one of his family palaces. the Torlonia Palais, in Rome. as wedding gift The dukes betrothal gift to Miss Moore was a magnificent diamond necklace.
 The wedding is the result of love at first sight pure and simple. Miss Moore and the duke met in Venice and soon formed an ardent attachment for each other Miss Moore's father, who is member of the firm of Manning. Maxwell X Moore, had been opposed to international marriages, but when the time came he readily consented to the match on the ground that the duke was a decent fellow, without debts or bad habits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-16
NINETY AND NINE.

One of the most perplexing proh- lens that confronts the management of modern stage production is tue selection of child artists when the playwright insists on supplying the drama with one. The story of Ninety and Nine,' which. is to be at Polls Monday, August 19, matinee and night, hinges on the word of transplanted gammon of New York's east side dis trict, and the character, because of the contrast to the simple country folks amid whom the waif has fallen, stands out as one of tho most difficult of the piece and to secure a youngster who could handle it in keeping with the show was a task of no mean pro- portion. Out of long list of ap- plicants but one qualified, and he has been one of the hits of the piece since it's run in New York last season. Popular prices.