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Luna Park.

The announcement from the manage
ment of Luna Park that Marshall p.
Wilder the drollest character in theatre
cal life. will be its chief attraction dur
ing the coming week, ought to make that
popular place of amusement a mecca for
the mrtll-loving folks of Washington.
Mr. Wilder is not a stage-made mimi
The spirit of mirth was born in him. Tn
testimonials accorded him and his inim-
liable offerings come, it is asserted. from
kings and queens. presidents and prom-
nent men, and the people generally all
over the world.
In private as well as in public life. it is
said. he can count his friends among the
high and mighty. as we'll as those less
lofty: and It was his social life that is
said to have developed the extraordinary
talents for which he is famous and which
now make him in such great demand as
d public entertainer
His magnetic personality, his inimitab1e
talent. his genius for creating smiles and
laughs. his unerring insight into the
heart. the emotions and the sympathetic
side of life, his wonderful droleres and
storytelling faculty, his magic. his tricks,
his characteristic monologue studies are
said to be unequaled by any one alive.
Authors. artists. paywrights, critics
everybody who has met the merry Wilder
is forever afterward his friend. He wins
them all.
Not only have the exclusive circles of
America accepted him as their own. but
from the King of England on down
through royalty and the nobility abroad
the stamp OF approval and appreciation
has been accorded this remarkable man.
Others on the bill are Claire Maynard,
soprano prima donna; Billy Carter, come
dian and monologist: Duffy. Sawtelle and
Duffy, acrobatic comedians; Malven fam
| lily and Chalk Saunders.
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Williams and Walker.

; The story of "Bandanna Land the
latest effort of Williams and Walker,
who will open at the Academy of Music
Baltimore, August 10. for a weeks en-
gagement is southern in tone and atmos-
phere. and in outline runs about as fol
lows:
Zacharia Skunkton, a wealthy planter
has a trusty servant named Bowser. and
the latter has son whom he names
Skunkton out of compliment to his De-
loved master This so pleases old man
Skunk. 3n that he secretly places S2'.UuU
i'm a bank for the child to receive with
nteres, when he reaches twenty-onc
wears o. age
Skunklcn Bowser tBert Williams),
whose youth has been spent knocking
about TIL country with minstrel shows.
knows nothing of this until a former
companion # childhood. Bud jenkins
George WalkSo. meets him In smail
western town and tells him of tie coed
forum, awaiting him at home in Georgia
When Skunkton receives his Inheritance,
Bud promptly appoints himself guardian
over Skunkton and uses the money to
further d scheme of Nose Blackston s.
negro lawyer twho has 1ormed tne
Trust Syndicate Cooperative Realty
Company, TO buy large piece of prop
ertv and establish beautiful pleasure
park for colored folks. which Bud names
:.Randanna Land in memory or his
grandnothers home.
Williams ard Walker have congenlal
roles. which serve to introduce their well
known talents. The cast. which Is I'M
usually large this season. is said to nave
been carefully selected from among the
worlds best co.ored artists.
The book. lyrics and muse are ny
Nessrs Ship. Rogers and COOK, VINO
wrote all Williams and Walkers former
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
Finlav as Violet Gray. Huntington May
as DOC" Sniffkins. James f. Rome as
"Blinky Bill and Edna Reming as hissie
Fitzgarter
The Academy.

"Convict 0ec' is the title of A. II.
Woods. new production and the opening
attraction at the New Academy, COM
nencinp tomorrow night. If report
speaks truly, the sensation loving con-
tingent who witness the performances,
will get \ premium on their money in
qualification.
The story of Convict 500 is told in
four acts and thirteen scenes Inc scenes
are laid in New York city, sing sing
prison and a small town on the HUDSON
river The play deals with the adven-
lures Of Rick Thurston, young ma
tionaI guardsman. whose enemy is no less
a person that the assistant district at
torney. John Blasdell, who Is also MS
rival for the hand of Alice. daughter OF
Judge Bradstone of the criminal court.
The plot hinges on the mysterious muir
der OF woman in the armory OF the Sth
REGIMENT, the night of the annual pail
of the regiment. in which young Thurston
is a captain. Tie crime Is f1xed upon
him by the assistant district attorney
and his INSCRIPTIONS associates. DICK
is tried and sentenced to the electric
chair. after which he is taken TO Sins
Sing and becomes Convict HH. Whlie
awaiting his execution. revolt OF 'ie
convicts takes place, and TINS ieaos 10 d
thrilling escape from the famous prison.
Throughout the vissicitudes which be-
fall him Alice clings to the young man
with a rare devotion. BY almost a
miracle Dicks innocence is ultimately
proved.
Though Convict 800" is essentially a
NAV of sensation and strenuous episodes,
it is said there are numerous amusing
comedy scenes. in which an eccentric
German janitor, saucy manicure girl
and a misunderstanding boarding house
mistress figure Some hlgh-ciass special
ties are also promised. Convict 990'
will be enacted by what is claimed to he
one of the. best all around dramatic COM
panies on the road in melodrama. each
member having been selected on account
of his or her peculiar fitness for the part
assigned.
The principal scenes are the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel. the annual ball at the
armory the great courtroom scene, Sing
Sing prison, the ruined mill, the corn
field refuge and the church wedding.
The usual matinees will be given Tues
day Thursday and Saturday
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n4PsHA1L PM1Ez
LUNA R4Rk

land. 1t ranks among the musical out
put of tpis country the same as ''Floro-
dora and "A Runaway Girl do among
pieces of the same style of English origin.
This fact prompted its presentation fol-
lowing the success of the four weeks de-
the New National. In "The Belle of New
York" such compo sitions of the lighter
order as when We Are Married, The
Purity Brigade" Down at Coney Isle,"
Wine. Woman and Song" Follow On"
La Belle Persistence, You and L.,
She Is the Belle of New York. and
others are numbered among the distinct
song hits, while the rich fund of COM
edy in the book is believed by many to
be uneXcelled.
1t is announced that several special en-
gagements have been made for the cast of
THE Belle of New York" They include
Robinson Newbold. who has figured on
both the dramatic and musical stages
with such stars as Viola Allen, Paula
Edwardes, Ethel Barrymore and others;
and two well known singing and dancing
comedians, George F. Moore and Bert
Starkey, who have been successful in
both musical comedy and vaudeville.
These three new arrivals will have their
former roles in The Belle of -Iew York"
Mr. Newbold as Ichabod Bronson, and
Messrs Moore Starkey as the two
twin Portuguese counts. RAJ 81 and Patsi.
The remainder of the contingent for the
| final week are already we'll and favorably
known. They include Harry Benham
| Harry Bronson. Harry Hermssn as Pun
pernick. Edith Bradford as Cora An
sel!que, Carrie Reynolds as Fiji, Agnes
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PERL CH4RLTUY SEh4RD
AND N4RzQN HZWc771NS
:4cApErn

The summer season of the Aborn Opera
Company at the National Theater. which
ends with. the coming week, is to be
brought to a close in novel fashion A
reception week has been prepared. with
separate nights for individual players
and singers.
Monday night is Bradford night" in
compliment to Edith Bradford. when
that singers friends will have a specia!
opportunity to send her flowers. call for
an impromptu speech, and in other ways
give expression to their admiration
Tuesday night will be for Huntington
May the popular Washington basso, and
il is expected TO be one of the banner
nights of the week. The Washington
Canoe Club. of which he is an active
member. il is said. wiz be there in full
force. Wednesday matinee Agnes Ffnlay
Will receive her friends. and an ovation
is predicted for her by those who know.
Wednesday night Harry Benham will be
honored. and Thursday and Friday
nights will be set apart for Carrie Rey-
nolds and Edna Reming. respectively.
SATURDAY. matinee has been selected for
reception to the popular chorus. and Sat
urday night there will be a grand fare
we'll reception TO the entire company. A
souvenir photograph of the complete or
ganization i'll THE Belle of New York
will be given free to each lady attending
the final performance, the 120th of the
summer opera season.
1t goes without saying that the opera
will be missed. 1t has helped TO make
the summer nights bearable, even pleas
ant; and the numerous players who have
appeared will linger in the recollection
of many for their good work here.
With the passing of the opera come the
advance guards of the new regular sea-
son. the Academy and the Lyceum.
The Academy starts right from the
shoulder, so to speak. with thrilling
melodrama. and its many patrons will
doubtless be on hand to make the start
a good one and keep the ball rolling.
Not less glad will be the clientele of the
Lyceum. whose peculiar class of attrac
tons find many TO admire and patronize
them. Washington will thus be repre-
scented in the theatrical world. while
Luna Park, Glen Echo Park and the
river resorts will cater 10 those who stilt
wish TO finger in the zap of summer and
its pleasures. With clean amusement the
world will not go wrong. and many things
will be forgotten which might seem evils
were not the recollection OF them lost in
genuine pleasure and recreation at the
theater or in. outdoor amusement.
TALENT IN THE. CHORCS.-Sub-
merged by principals and front-row
dancers. obscured from ii e yew of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
New Lyceum Theater.

The first week of the season at the
New Lyceum Theater will commence with
a matinee Monday. August 10, and the at
traction for the week will be the ken
lucky Bellies" The company will appear
in d two-act musical comedy, THE Hood
lums' Holiday" ]. Grant Gibson is the
author of the book. lyrics and music. He
also has prominent part in the fun max
ing. Jim Diamond is the leading come
dian. and Manager Robert Gordon. it is
said. has surrounded him with bevy OF
sixty pretty girls and other talented peo-
pie. Fifteen song hits are introduced
during the action of the comedy, and a
few, ii is declared, which are sure to at
tract attention are: Il Loved But One
Girl 'Dashing General Boom" Happy
as a Clam. My Sweet Pajama Maid,
out on Honeymoon Trip and When
Play My Old Banjo The scenic adorn-
ment, electrical effects and other novel
features it is said. eclipse anything ever
attempted in an entertainment of this
kind In the olio are OMalley and Glib
son, j. Grant GOoson, Miss Adele Raw
ney. two Melrose brothers. Jim Diamond
and Percie Martin.
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Coming Attractions.
Close of Opera Season.

For the fifteenth and farewell week of
the Aborn Opera Company's season at
the New National Theater. starting To-
morrow night. that organization will pre-
sent as lis goodbye" offering, another
modern musical comedy revival and New
York Casino success, The Belle of New
York" This piece is perhaps the longest
lived OF all the hits produced during the
Lederer ascendency al the Casino After
ward it scored a success in London that
some think has never been duplicated by
any other American production in Eng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
AWAKENING OF MosLEMs.
Educational Influence Being Exert
ed in the Decentralization Spreads.

From Harper's Weekly.
The faith of Islam is the most vital in
fiuence in the world today. 1t. is tie only
faith whose precepts form the basis of
civil law throughout all countries in
which it is dominant 1t is making con-
verts more rapidly than all other re-
ligions combined. Its agents are swarm
ing through all the territories of the old
world. They have civilized immense re-
gions of central Africa and have built up
the scattered pagan tribes into powerful
communities: they are permeating the
East Indies: they are breaking down the
caste degradation of India; a mosque has
been built in Liverpool and another is
projected for New York city. Befo-, this
triumphant progress many world evils
are scattered; the usurer, the gambler,
alcohol and all the debasing practices of
pagan peoples.
There are three mediums through which
the new leaven is working. The first of
these Is the educational center of Cairo.
At the old El-Azhar University there ten
thousand students receive free tuition
from the faculties of theology and juris-
prudence; and the Gordon College. at
Khartum, has an immense influence
throughout the whole of the Sudan. The
second medium is the press. News of the
chief occurrences of the modern world is
now TRANSMITTED udIy 10 SCo VI iC "
papers in Egypt, Turkey, Persia and
other oriental countries. The third me-
dunn Is the new railroad between Da-
mascus and Mecca. now nearly COM
pleted which will convey thousan is OF
pilgrims annually to the sacred city and
greatly increase the intercourse of Mos
lens from all parts of the world
Everywhere the awakening of the Mo-
hammedan peoples is becoming more and
more manifest. Persia has established
constitutional government Arghanistan
has schools ard factories. freedom of
faith. and. TO US the supreme test of civ
iliZation. an arsenal manned by native
workmen and a Well-arrled standing mi
Iitia of 100000 men. The petition of Mo-
hammedan women. subjects of Russia to
the duma. demanding equal rights and
the suffrage was recently the subject of
comment i'll the American and European
press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
as the original star of The Futurity

as the original star of THE Futurity
Winner
He conceived the idea that a one-act
play of the prize ring would prove a sue
cess in vaudeville and THE Star Bout"
was the result. The sketch is said to- have
scored great hit in all the principal
cities and ran for twenty weeks in New
York alone The favor with which it was
received caused Mr.. Granville to elab-
crate it, and a stirring four-act drama
under the same title is the suit of his
work.
The play is said to be full of action and
has caused blase theatergoers to sit up
and take notice. Nj. Granville as Joe
Brady THE Goslin. has a strenuous
rcIe There is prize ring scene which
is pronounced intensely realistic. In it
Granville and his opponent go at each
other as if they meant business. The
manner in which the fight is pulled off
is said to make one imagine he is really
at the ringside of a great contest. and
when Joe Brady finally knocks out Kid
Spsngle and proves himself an honest
fighter the house invariably responds
with applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

Tay lor Granville who will appear in the
leading role of The Star Bout at the
New Academy for the week commencing
Monday. August ~. will be remembered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
The Fan.
From Ia Vie Heureuse. Paris.

From la Vie Heureusc. Paris.
1t Is said that women no longer wish TO
carry fan. We do not know whether We
ought to blame our contemporaries Or
compliment them on their audacity when
they renounce an arm of which our fe-
male ancestors. without exception, since
the far-off age of the ladies of Egypt
have awaited tn; mselves when they
wished to conceal fl ON all the smile In
tended for one only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

to assume her former role of Fiji in 1.-The
Belle of New York. The management
has set her farewell night for Thursday.
when her many local admirers can at
tend and give her rousing reception.
She will. of course. remain for the en-
tire week. sharing in the final farewell
performance Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

orchestra or gallery. the average the
atergoer would imagine back-row
chorus man of little value in the general
excellence of opera performance. AS
a rule, the chorus man is looked upon
more in the light Cf a Supe"numerary,
who is engaged merely TO carry a torch. a
spear or an equally insignificant prop"
But in. reality me chorus man in the
back row is OF much Importance. His
voice is seldom heard above the ensem-
BILE. yet il is there. and il must be of d
quality that will help in the general
volume of the opening and closing num-
hers
That some chorus men are above the
average in general education finds proof
in. several members of the Aborn Opera
Company, now at the New N-tional The
alter. Tie men in question are in tie
back row at that. They are Ralph
Nichols. tenor; William LouGhran, tenor,
and John Donnslly baritone. Nichols
was a iawyer-and good one they say
before the stage fever got hold of him.
He is graduate of Dartmouth College,
class OF 1898. and of Dickinson Law
School, Philadelphia. class of 1901. He
was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in
July, 1902; and practiced two years. He
has been in the theatrical profession
since Septe mber. 1904. and is said to be
one OF the highest salaried .sorus men
appearing behind the footlights. Lough
ran is d medical doctor. who has enjoyed
success in his profession. After grad
uatng in medical science in Chicago. H.,
in 1901, he became assistant superintend-
ent at, the Illinois General Hospital. He
took to stage work two years. later and
has been Il prominent chorus man in
many of the biggest Broadway prSdi.c-
tions. Donnelly is said to be an artist
of reputation abroad. where many of his
paintings are hanging in the salons of
Paris. He has been in America several
years. .-wsver. and has become thor
oughly America nized. Two of Mr.. Don
nenys paintings are on exhibition at the
Metropolitan Art Gallery. in New York
city, where they have attracted attention.
Of the -Anorn chorus. has a repertoire of
los grand. standard and comic operas. in
addition to a score or more of musical
comedies.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Timber Land, Act June 3. 1878. United States
Land Office, Occur d'Alene. Idaho, jan 20.
1908.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled "An act-for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all of the public land states by
Act OF August 4, 1892, Henry NJ. Prechel of
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, has this day dled in this
office his sworn statement No. 1872 for the pur-
chase of the VIZ of NWl4, sE14 of NwN, and
NE14 of SW4 of sec. No. 20, in twp. No. 60 N,
range No. 3, B NJ, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for
its timber orr stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to SAID
land before U. S. Commissioner w. D. Baxter,
at his office at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on
Thursday, the 9th day of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: Brewster j. Cunning
William Marquardt, william Hill and Andrew
Jacobs all of Boomers Ferry, Idaho
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 9th
day of April. 1908.
ll-S-% R. N. DUNN. Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-02-22
No74cv FOR puRrlcAr,oN

Timber Land. Act June 8, 1878. United States
Land Onice. Occur d'Alene, Idaho, Nov II,
1907.
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress of
June 8, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the states OF California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states by act Of
August 4, 1892, William K. Miller of Standpoint,
county OF Bonner. state of Idaho. has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement Nc. a27e
for the purchase of the SEX of section No. 49,
In twp. NO. 60 N, K. Mol w NJ and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for Its timber or stone than for agri
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before Ignatz We'll. at his Office
at Standpoint, Idaho, on Monday, the 9th day
Of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses: william j. Smith Of
Sand ,oint, Alice Smith of Standpoint, Gus But
Ter of Elmira. Charles Gereu of Elmira
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to flt
their claims In this office on or before said
9th day Of April, 1908.
l-2o-2-2o r. N. Dunn. Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-02-22
NOTICE For PUBLICATION

Timber Land. Act June g. 1873. United states
Land Office, Occur d'Alene, Idaho, jan IL
1908.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress oil
JuneS, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands In the states OF California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by ACT
of August 4, 1892, George Hartle of Boomers
Ferry, county of Bonner. state of Idaho has
this day filed his sworn statement No. $3.50, fol
the purchase of the NwA of seq of Sec NO "a
In twp. No. 60 N R. No. 8 E B NJ, and will Offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim
to said land before q. s. Commissioner w. d
Baxter, at his office at Boomers Ferry, Idaho
on Monday, the 9Th day of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses Earl Newton, Got
tlieb Hermann, Charles Names, and FREQ
Jordan allof Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely tn,
above described lands are requested to fl,
their claims in this office on or before said 6tl
day of April, 1905
1-25-2-2S R. N. DUNN. Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-02-22
North Side Cement Deposit.

w. T. McNear is advertising his
mill and factory site for sale in this
issue. IHhas recently been discover
ed that there is the finest kind of a
cement deposit adjacent to the site,
which is just across the river from
town, with cement right at hand
Boomers Ferry should be splendid
location for a plant for the making
of concrete blocks.
The location is a valuable one
either for a cement plant, or a saw
mill site.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-02-22
NOVICE FOR PUBLICATION,


Timber Land, Act june 3, 1878. United States
Land Office, Occur d'Alene, Idaho, Jan. %.
1908.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 8, 1878. entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States OF California. Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of August A, 1892, William Marquardt of Bon
ners Ferry, county Of Bonner, state OF Idaho,
has this day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 3sl0 for the purchase of the NE14 OF
sec. No. 8, in twp. No. GIN, range No. e b NJ,
and viii offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than fo- agricultural purposes and to estab-
fish his claim to said land before u s. Com
missioner W. d. Baxter, at his Office at Bon
ners Ferry, Idaho, on Thursday, the 9th day Of
April, 1908.
He names as Witnesses Henry NJ. Prechel
Brewster j. Cunning, william Hill and An.
drew Jacobs all of Boomers Ferry, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office ON or before said 9th
day of April 1908.
1923 r. N. DUNN, Register
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Watch Boomers Ferry Grow

DR.. e. E. Fry is not an immi-
grafton. inspector, exactly, but still
makes quite an interesting report
on our increase of population. He
reports the following births:
r To- Mr.. and Mrs. George E. And
rews, of Copeland, on Thursday, a
son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Davis, on
Thursday, a daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs, Jas. Egan on
St. Valentines day, a son,
To Mr.. and Mrs. M. Mcnamara,
on Feb 7th, son.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Trainer, on
the 18th, a daughter,