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New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
GERMAN THEATRE.
driving Place.)

IIINIHB
The Last Effort merry farce that pre-
sentcd for the first time here last Thursday Will be
the bill this week. The management announces
that alternate performances of Cinderella" and
The Sleeping Beauty will be given here each af-
ternoon during the holiday season. beginning
Ch,Irsd
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SATISFACTION.

Visitor Cat British MuseuuO-This Is =
collection. but I don't see any cats here -sI
The Attendant-Is a cat such a N'"~-
curiosity?
Visitor-No; but It's some satisfact'on -. -
q 6sad one once IN q whIle.-Inustrsted -
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NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE.

Master Gabriel who IS Little Memo IN the pro-
ducton of that name at this playhouse, Will give
reception at the close Of the performance Oh
y1adnesdav afternoon All the youngsters IN at
..,sa,cs will have an opportunity to meet this
airninutiye player. Souvenir postcards viii be dis
tributed.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
COLONIAL THEATRE.

Clayton White and Marie Stuart. IN Gsorgs v
Hobart's one act comedy "CherIs-' will lead Is
performance at the Colonial Carson and Whla-A
in their amusing sketch. entitled ''Ths Dutc1 =
Egypt" Marcers pictures Jessie Preston, the 1o-s
Glasgow Lassie"; Ruth Allen and her "Lonas-
Johnnies'': the Exposition -Four and the paw
Frank group Of acrobats VIII be IN the oa- =
cludirg the vitagraph- There viii Be concerts =
day.
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AMERICAN MUSIC HALL

These performers viii appear this week a -
American Music Hall: Emma Carus. Gracs
Hazard William Hoppe BarnoId's dogs. the Rays
Sisters. the Dsvis-Gledhiu trio, Ray BsveriasA
Foley Brothers and Blazs's Country Circus rs
bill is changed here every week and Is away
entertaining Two performances ars given dAE
There will be concerts to-day
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
NEW YORK THEATRE

Ann. Held and her company OF merryunakers IN
Miss Innocence" are filing the New YORK at every
p.rrornnauce The advance sale Of seats is said to
bA unusually, large Performances are given on
Wednesday and Friday afternoons
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
VARIETY THEATRES.
AIHANBRA THEATRE.

A strong bill has been arranged for presentation
here this week II will be headed BY Alice Lloyd
who will return with her budget OF comic ol'uss
and new costumes. Henry Lee VIII give his orisf
lecture entitled a Day n Ireland with squirs
Croker" introducing some vitasCOpic views OF tns
Tammany politician An extra feature VII % ne
Kellnos, presenting q novel acr0baric specially u
which they wear the Venetian CostC1e and Pr
form their feats surrounded by scenic represen'
tation of Venice. The McNaughtons. Binns. Binns
and Btnns. Alcids Capitaine Burrows Lsncss'sf
and company and Barry and Halvsrs viii a22sAf'
The usual Sunday concerts will be given
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
DALYS THEATRE.

William Faversharn begins tomorrow night the
seventh week Of his engagement at Daly's Theatre
in The World and His Wife Before he quits
this stage II is Mr. Faversham's intention pre-
sent several new plays. Afternoon performances
are given on Wednesday end Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
SAVOY THEATRE.

This will be the last week OF THE Servant in the
House" at the Savoy Theatre The announcement
is mada that Wilton Lackays will shortly begin an
engagement here in a new drama. There VIII ce
the usual afternoon performances this week
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Mr.. Drew will close his successful engagement
here on Saturday night. Miss Adams will follow
him at the Empire, presenting a week from
Wednesday night ]. N. Barries play OF What
Every Woman Knows Her engagement will
last eight weeks The sale of seats will begin
Thursday
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
VICTORIA THEATRE.

McTntyrs and Heath will head tho biu a. y
Victoria Theatre. William Hawtrey VIII Ap0ss
in little play entitled Compromised" Otnels
the bill will be the Doherty Sisters. the Five ~.
cal Avolos. Frozini. Lucy Weston. Mr. sna =.
Jimmie Barry and the Kemps- Bessie W.
and other popular players will take part 7"
days concerts
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
LYcEUM THEATRE.

Miss Burke and Love Watches" NIL the Lyceurn
rb.strs az every performances Afternoon perform
ances are given on Thursday and Saturday Ihat
actress is now in the fourth month OF her engage
rnent in this delightful comedy. On January
zouvenirs will be distributed
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CRITERION THEATRE.

Arthur Bourchier, the English actor has ar
ranged with Charles Frohman 10 produce Sam
SON in London He will the version in which
Mr Gillette is appearing at the Criterion The in
dcations are that that drama Will occupy the stage
OF the Criterion during the remainder of the sea-
son. There is only one afternoon performance each
week. and that occurs Saturday.
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MAJESTIC THEATRE.

De Wolf Hopper in "rThe Pied Piper, Is the Dill
bera II ,s a pretty holiday spectacle Every
youngster IN town should be taken to IT, After
noon performances are given on Wednesday ana
Saturday The price of admission for the afternoon
ranges from 25 cents 10 81
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
EDEN MUSEE.

This Caliph's Wife" is an interesting series =
pictures shown on the cinematOgraph at ne E-'-
Musee. It depicts domestic tragedy kar- -
possy and his Hungarian Gypsy orchestra W
his recently imported sOloists. are featurs W---
winter garden. Extra features for the Christn-
holidays have been prepared and viii be put p
next week A special pantomirls entsrtaiaH'-
will be added for the children
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
GAIETY THEATRE.

Mr.. Forbes's amusing comedy OF THE Travelling
Salesman is filling this little playhouse at every
performance. The mirth here is wholesome. Frank
j. Mcintyre and Gertrude Coghlan are the leaders
in the merr!ment. There is present indication OF
a change OF bill at the Gaiety for several months
TO come. sign that The Travelling Sales
man is profitable for ell concerned in IT.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
LINCOLN SQUARE THEATRE.

Maude Odeu and vesta Victoria Will be me - -
features CT the bin here for the week ossi'A-
tomorrow afternoon With them Will apps4-
@. Knowles. Miss MoIlis Walsh. Walter Ls - -.
the Finneys. Mile. FatiIna Miris. Felix ana -
and Mauds and Sidney Wood There viii &c e'-
certS to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

have been organized to present that farce IN otner
cities Mabel Barrison, James Lee Ftnney' Harry
Conor, Charles Dickson. jane Laurel and Alfred
Hickman are in the company.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
GARDEN THEATRE.

Mary James Pa" IN which Mr.. Dxey is acting
the Garden Theatre Is of those simple
plays that especially enjoyable at this season.
It has had a measure OF success until now. and
the indications that 1t will continue successful
The usual afternoon performances are given.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
GARRICk THEATRE.

Mr. Collier is still TO be here in the comedy
OF The Patriot and those who wish to laugh are
advised to go to the Garrick The usual afternoon
performances are given.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
STAGE AFFAIRS
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

The Red Mill is still prosperous here. The n
gagenent is drawing to a close Afternoon per-
fornances given Wednesday and Saturday.
The sale of seats for the two performances on
Christmas Day is said to be the largest in the
history of the Academy" Messrs. Montgomery and
Stone will positively close their engagement a week
from next Saturday, it is announced. They will
then go the Broadway Theatre, Brooklyn. for one
week
ASToR THEATRE.
'-rhe Man From Home" is filing this playhouse
every night. The audiences carry away grateful
remembrance of Mr.. Hodges natural impersona-
ton of Daniel Voorhees, Pike. Afternoon perform
ances given Wednesday and Saturday.
RELAsco THEATRE.
There is 10 new word to be said Of The Devil"
except that It IS still visible at the Belasco. II
will probably remain there until after the ho-
days. The usual afternoon performances are given
REJoU THEATRE.
Announcement is made that seats may be pur-
chased now for the early days OF the coming
Il is expected that "A Gentleman From Missts-
stppi" Will occupy the stage OF the Bijou long
after the arrival Of 1909. Afternoon performances
will be given On Christmas Day; also on New
Years Day.
The 1ooth performance Will occur tomorrow night
Souvenirs Will be distributed the women IN the
audience.
BROADWAY THEATRE.
The sicillan Players Will close their engagement
here on Saturday night. '1Ialia' will be the bn
this week Beginning a week from tomorrow night
Joseph OAfara, Irish singer, who achieved fame
In grand opera Will occupy the stage Of the
Broadway Theatre. Nj OMara will appear In
play with music entitled Peggy Machree. He
has been enthusia sticaly received IN other parts
Of the country, and undoubtedly a generous wei
come Is IN store for him when he comes TO the
Broadway.
CASINO THEATRE
This IS the last week Of Miss Glaser's engage
nnent here in Mile Mischief" She Will be at the
Grand opera House next week Eddie Foy. in
MT Hamlet Of Broadway will be the next at
traction.
CIRCLE THEATRE.
9Th. Queen Of the Moulin Rouge is the bill
here The first performance was given last Mon
day night Miss Flora Parker. Miss Berta Milis
Carter De Haven. Miss Viola Adams and Richard
2. Carroll in the cast
CRITERION THEATRE.
Arthur Bourchier, the English actor has ar
ranged with Charles Frohman 10 produce Sam
son" in London. He will the version in which
Mr. Gillette is appearing the Criterion. The in
dcations that that drama will occupy the stage
OF the Criterion during the remainder of the sea-
SON. There is only one afternoon performance each
week and that occurs Saturday
DALTs THEATRE.
William Faversharn begins tomorrow night the
seventh week Of his engagement at Daly's Theatre
In The World and His Wife Before he quits
this stage Il is MT. Faversham's intention pre-
sent several new plays Afternoon performances
are given Wednesday and Saturday.
EMPIRE THEATRE
Mr.. Drew will close his successful engagement
here on Saturday night Miss Adams will follow
him at the Empire, presenting on a week from
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
THE HIPPODROME.

With its novel circus acts. new impetus has
been given to the prosperity OF the season at the
Hippodrome- Every performance is one Of crowds.
and never before has a bill at the big playhouse
delighted such large audiences Not only IS the
circus of novelties but 1t IS unique in the
feature that never before were many attractive
women seen together in circus acts The three
Athletas whose feats OF strength amazing. arc
particularly attractive. The Pissiutis riding IS
amusing and presents two graceful women The
musical elephants have made tremendous hit.
has also Loyals riding dog The big spectacle OF
Sporting Days" is attractive over, with its
realistic scenes showing the nations favorits
games. The Ballet OF BirdIand is still the talk OF
the town.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
WEST END THEATRE.

John Mason in The Wiching Hour" will be the
bill this week at the West End Mr.. Mason was
seen here the early part Of tha season There
VIII be the usual afternoon performances
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
CIRCLE THEATRE.

"Th. Queen Of the Moulin Rouge is the bill
here The first performance was given last Mon
day night. Miss Flora Parker. Miss BeFte MINIS.
C.-+sr ne Haven Miss Viola Adams and Richard
z Carroll are in the cast
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
WALLACKS THEATRE.

Miss Cah1ll is nearing the end OF her second
month at this playhouse in the musical play Of
THE Boys and Betty" There Is nothing here to
offend, nothing that leaves a bad taste IN the
mouth 1t is a wholesome musical piece and II
gives real pleasure The usual afternoon per
forrnances are announced for the holiday season
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
WEsER,s THEATRE.

Miss Russell, in The Stronger Sex" Is still
visible here. There is no complaint OF lack OF ap-
probation OF her acting in that drama There are
afternoon performances Wednesday and Satur-
day
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
BROADWAY THEATRE.
CASINO THEATRE.

This IS the last week Of Miss Glaser's engage
nnent here in Mile Mischief" She Will be at the
Grand Opera House next week Eddie Foy' IN
Mr.. Hamlet Of Broadway will be the next at
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

The Blue Mouse" to all appearances. VIII have
long at the Lyric Three road companies
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-11

in his own way. Has any one so
short memory as not to recall the
declaration Of Mr.. Roosevelt when
he took up the work laid down by
Mckinley? Mr.. Roosevelt labored
faithfully to execute the Mckinley
policies, knowing they were approx
ed by the people. No one charges.
him with failure, but surely no one
would have the hardihood to contend
that the history of the last six years
is what it would have been II Mr..
Mckinley had lived and remained
President. Temperamental differ
ences between Roosevelt and McKin-
ley have caused surprising episodes
in this history, although there may
be NO radical departure from any Of
McKinley's plans.
AS winner of friends by person
al contact, Secretary Taft Is world
famous. His wholesome personality,
his good cheer, his evident ability
and readiness to tackle and carry
heavy burdens without perceptible
strain, and his hearty Amerlcanism
of manner and ideals make him a
marked man in any company. He
has not suffered by comparison with
any other American, against whom
he may be pitted for the Presidency.
1t is not surprising to note that Mr..
Taft's advisers have pointed out the
advantage of his frequent appear
ance before the people. Personal
acquaintance with him means admir-
alton and warm regard. The idea
that he is an unreal shadow of Roose-
welt speedily fades wherever his sub
stantial personality appears, and in
its place is left decided liking for
and reliance upon man who is seen
to be equipped by nature and training
for the performance of public ser
vices of the very highest Importance.
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A Criminal Law Needed.

Evidently, there is need of some
additional legislation in the great
state of California on the subjects
of bribery and blackmailing. The
District Court of Appeals at San
Francisco has just handed down
decision setting aside the judgment
in the case of former Mayor Eugene
E. Schmitz, who was convicted of ex-
tortion in the noted French restaur-
ant case. Abe Reuf, San Francisco's
former political boss, also benefits
by the ruling because, according to
the decision, he pleaded guilty to an
act that is no offense against the laws
of that state. According to the APP
pellate Judges the compelling of
French restaurants to pay so-called
fees to Reuf was not a crime. even If
Reuf did divide the spoils with
Schmitz. ).
The sentiments of all law-loving
people may prompt expressions of
indignation over the remarkable de-
cision, or rather a decision that re-
veals remarkable laxity of laws, but
there should be some ground for CON
ISOLATION in that the Schmitz-Reuf cas-
es will have brought about better
condition of affairs in California as
to civic righteousness and the legal
means of enforcing it such as com
mon law and decency demand. The
big political upheaval that brought
about the prosecution of Schmitz and
the widespread attention that the
cases against him and Reuf caused
will in all likelihood bring about a
speedy adjustment of the California
laws that viii provide for prosecu-
ton of such fragrant and corrupt
practices. And it will doubtless
have an influence for good elsewhere.
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Willlnm III. Tnft.

The steady increasing popularity
of William H. Taft and his growing
strength as a Presidential candidate,
as disclosed by recent Incidents in
Ohio and elsewhere, are beginning
to clear the public mind as to his re-
lations with President Roosevelt.
Under ordinary conditions, says the
Washington Post of Jan. 6, it would
be heavy handicap to candidate
to be known as the choice of an out
going President. The strength of
Secretary Taft is not only evidence of
Mr.. Roosevelts astonishing hold on
the people, but 1t is decided proof of
the confidence and esteem in which
Secretary Taft Is held. The public
discriminates In this case with nicely,
accepting President Roosevelt's view
of Secretary Taft without placing the
President in the attitude of attempt
ing to misuse his official power or
placing MY Taft in the attitude of
being a mere shadow of the Presi-
dent.
The reason why the public is turn
ing toward Taft is not only because
it is sure he is in harmony with the
Roosevelt policies, but because he is
individually and distinctively, in his
own right, admirably fitted for the
Presidency. The public does not de-
mand from Secretary Taft or any
other candidate pledge that the
Roosevelt policies will be executed to
the letter, exactly as Roosevelt would
execute them. In the first place, no
one can foretell what is best to be
done under circumstances not yet
developed. Mr.. Roosevelt himself
cannot tell what he will do in the
remaining year of his administration,
nor would it be wise to exact pledge
from him. The plan that appears
wise now might be foolish when the
time arrives for its execution.
Secretary Taft believes in the
Roosevelt policies, and il elected he
win. no doubt. endeavor to carry
them into effect. But he will do SO
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-11

the highest regard for their position
and take pride in applying the best
talent brain ana energy to the eIeya-
tion Of the Offices they I'LL, and. thus
be able to command respect and
bring to the city government the es-
TEEN and love and homage that the
city's people should give, to main
tain government by and OF the peo-
pie.
The Republican party under the
leadership OF that great President
Theodore Roosevelt - incorruptible
and unapproa6hable by elements
which seek to use government only
for self-interest and avarice-has OBJ
served even more strictly than ever
the principle of government
for and by the people, and
today there pervades the ma
ton one. universal desire for the
very best in government. This de-
sire is based both on the works of
the Republican party of today and
the awakening of true apprecia.
ton of government. The people are
versed as never before, perhaps, In
the fact that on government largely
depends even individual intrests, not
to mention collective ones.
Clarksburg is not behind in bust
ness, not behind in education, not be-
hind in religion, not behind in
benevolence, not behind in com
merce, not behind in industry, not
behind in most all things. But, be-
cause of that fact Clarksburg's bust
ness men. educators, churches, manu-
faoturers and others are not resting
on their oars, but are reaching out
not only to keep the present COM
handing position, but to be at the
front at all future times.
And, as Clarksburg progresses In
all these lines, so should the govern
ment of the city advance. To bring
this about the most capable, the most
progressive, the most business-like
men should ever be at the helm of
the ship of government, men with the
best governmental capacity, men who
are able to think, men who do think.
men who are willing to act, men who
do act.
AT the rapid rate of advancement
men of good service twenty or even
ten years ago might not prove them
selves equal to the task and the oc-
casion. In some instances one
doubtless need not go back so many
years as decade to become convinc-
ed Of this. Experience, it is said, is
a good teacher, but there are excep-
lions to this in cases where advance
ment and expansion are rapid, and,
this holds true in city government
just as it does in any line of business.
There are many 0ther wholesome
suggestions that might be made about
the prevalent spirit everywhere to
have the greatest and most capable
government - comprehensive and
able to deal with every civic prob
lem, however intricate or difficult,
but as the municipal election is near
ly three months of there is ample
time to present these in full.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY II, 1908.
tyGoyernment.

Within three months from this
date there will be a city election here,
and doubtless within the very near
future there will be considerable ac-
tivity in politics.
A city election is always matter
of much tmportance-far more so
than men in national politics think.
The town and city, in fact, are the
very basis of all government.
Clarksburg is one of the most i'm
portant cities in West Virginia. 1t
is the central city of the State. 1t
is factor in the States development.
1t is place that should ever be
pointed to with pride by the entire
State.
There is no longer any question in
the minds of the residents of West
Virginia no matter where they re-
side that Clarksburg is an important
center-one that Yields power and
influence. And, as that is true, why
should Clarksburg not forge to the
front as never before? Why not
have every eye rlyeted on this city
as one Of the really greatest?
The question is easily answered.
All required to answer 1T is action,
which will be to the detriment of no
one and a benefit to all-not only
the immediate residents hut through
ont thesState. II is true Clarksburg
is not the capital city tthough ii
ought to bel but 1t can easily assume
a commanding position.
Its rise in recent years has been
SO rapid, so great, that its progress
is scarcely conceivable by the aver
age mind, and the time is upon all,
wherein problems of weighty nature
must be solved from the standpoint
of executive and legislative ac-
ton. There can be no stand-still,
but must be action in full and COM
plete keeping with the trend of the
times and the advancement of the
community.
While in some measure at least
the efforts of the past and the pres
ent have kept pace with the advance
ment of the city as to population, the
peoples needs, their demands, their
rights. yet greater things are at hand
and must be met.
Years ago city government in
Clarksburg was in fact only apple
able to the village, and, even, when
the place grew, the same kind of gov
eminent was ina measure applied,
but the city soon outgrew that and
by easy stages the government ad-
vanced until today it is what it is.
But, the question arises now, is the
advancement sufficient to cope with
the times? In years gone by leading
citizens laid little stress on city gov
eminent. Then, perhaps, there was
need to have but little of it. But,
in this day and age conditions are
changed, and city government is as
important even as the citizens own
business, for the reason that the
kind, character and volume OF his
business depends largely on the kind
OF city government he has.
This being true. it is but the nat
ural order OF things that our city
government should ever be the best
and most progressive. 1t should be
of the highest force and character
strong in its execution and with mas
ter minds at the helm, men of
capacity, determination and ability,
men who are not only able to weigh
civic questions but do actually weigh
them.
It is not enough to elect men to
Office, but it should be the aim al
ways to select men for such Offices
who will I'll them well, serve with
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Because the Telegram deplored the
fact that Thomas Fitzgerald was not
born in Fairmont, there is a buffer
or two in the down-river city yelling:
Jealousy and attack" Certainly,
there can be no attack on Tom as to
where he was born, nor can mankind
hold him responsible for that. And
there can be no jealousy over the fact
that he was born and reared without
boots. There is no reason to get
sore about it, as Falrmont long
since, We opine, had pains over the
fact that certain Clarksburgers we're
not born there.
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Who built the round house at Fair
mont? 1t is a grave question. This
paper does not mean to intimate that
that is all there is there, but the
Fairmont papers seem to think that
is all. Still. we are unwilling to be-
lieve 1t. Come, now, tell us the
truth.