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Evening star., 1909-03-07

ton the home of his wife and son for
many years.
1t is a wei known fact to local theater-
goers that this city Is tie birthplace and
home of an astonishing number of promi-
nent players. but 1t is seldom that in
one comparatively small dramatic organi-
zation there can be found three actors,
all playing principal ro'es, who leyit!-
mately claim Washington as a home for
their families and as much of a home for
themselves as their occupations allow
them to call any place home.
Evening star., 1909-03-07
Lecture on Slavery Days.

The Hon. Luther Manship. lieutenant
governor of Mississippi, will deliver his lee
ture Lights and Shadows of Slavery
Days" in the auditorium of the Metro
politan NJ E. Church, c street and John
Marshall place. next Tuesday evening at
o'clock. Senator Money will introduce
the speaker.
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Majestic.

The bill booked for the Majestic Theatel
this week includes Randolph and Lock
hart in singing and dancing sketch
the Hurleys, gymnasts and hand balanc-
ing, and Harry Mantell, comedy monolo-
gist. The cameraphone will Introduce
..Vesta Victoria" and many other catchy
numbers New travelogues, new illus
trated songs and the latest motion pic.
lures round out the program.
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"In Old Kentucky"

"In Old Kentucky the drama OF the
Kentucky hills, will again pay this city
visit The well remembered pickaninny
brass band continues to amuse play
goers I'm Old kentucky" comes TO the
academy the week of March IL.
Evening star., 1909-03-07
Max ROGERS.

Max Rogers. the little fellow Of the
Rogers brothers. supported by Joe Kane
and the original New York company in
his latest musical play. I'm Panama"
will be the Offering at the Columbia for
week of March Is. with the usual Thurs
day and Saturday matinees. Mr. Rogers
is said to be most happily placed in his
latest musical comedy. There are many
novel scenic and mechanical effects.
Evening star., 1909-03-07
Bulger in Vaudeville.

Chase's next week will offer singing
skit. Harry Bulger. assisted by Helen
Byron; the celebrated Pake's Hawaiian
trio; the great International arenic feat
ure. Jean Clermont's burlesaue circus;
Brown, Harris and Brown; Emma Far
fridge: Mr.. Quick: the Nedmars. ana tne
American vitagraph comic films, "A
Jealous Fisherman"
Evening star., 1909-03-07

A program of the latest and most in
teresting features in moving pictures and
vaudeville has been arranged for the Sum
day concert at the Academy tonight. The
vaudeville portion Of the bill will include
Harry Niles, Phillips and Gordon Will
liam Greenberg and Charles Young.
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Adela Verne.

The program of the return engagement
of the eminent English -Bavarian pianist,
Adela Verne. dicloses but one number
that appeared upon the former program.
This number is Alkan's THE Wind" the
rendition of which by Miss Verne cont
manded such universal appreciation as to
compel her to foregO her determination
to make the program for March Il en-
Evening star., 1909-03-07

American stage. Frances Cameron S stay
of months with "The Merry Widow COM
pany has. proved her one of the greatest
Of all the Sonias. The part is most ar
duous and demands the services of a
woman who must sing music of wide
range and sympathy. and dance with a
compelling grace, and yet have dramatic
ability
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final act is consummated at the Murrush
home. Garvony truly loves Eva. and
when he learns that he will kill her
love by accepting her sacrifice he offers
marriage, and the curtain falls on Eva
whispering: Hold me close forever"
Evening star., 1909-03-07

tirely new. The program is in three parts
and is as follows: Organ prelude and
fugue in A minor. Bach-LisZt: Sonata
ppassionata). Op. So. Beethoven. Allegro
assai. Andante con moto, Allegro ma non
troppo: Ballade. Op. AZ "a flap. Chopin !.
Nocturne, OPP. II. No I'd fiat, Chopin
Nalse Op. 30. No. l CG fiap. Chopin
Polonaise, Op. o3 "a fiap, Chopin; Noe
turne. Op. Is, No. 4, Paderewski; The
Wind. Alkan: Gnomenreigen, Liszt, Mill
tary March, Schubert-Tausig
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New Lyceum.

Watson's burlesquers will be at the
New Lyceum Theater this week in
Evening star., 1909-03-07

"krausemeyers Alley" Mr.. Watson will
be supported by Mr.. Billy Spencer, Misses
Van Austin and Sheridan, the Interna-
tional Four and Alice Gilbert.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

Uh. Gounod. "Lamento Provencar' Q1.
Paladhile). "Daisy's Song, Jenny Kissed
Me" Qkurt Schindlerl, Nine. Eames.
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Concert at the Academy.

of Count Bernstorff, the German ambas
Sador.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

May Irwin has fully recovered her
health and tomorrow resumes her yaude
Vile work.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

The Gay Life" new comedy by Roy
l.. McCardell, will soon be produced by
Harrison Grey Fiske. who will begin re-
hearsals at Days Theater tomorrow.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

Joe Kane. now playing with Max Ros-
ers. Is TO have a new play written for
him. In which he will star next August.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

OLD ACTORS AND YOUNG-The
student of things theatrical can readily
understand how the months of careful
trials and eliminations that postponed
the premiere OF The Merry Widow in
this country were necessary. One fea-
ture OF the final selection is so renarka BILE
that it is strange it has so far escaped
comment, and it is that the principals
most sharply divided by a most un-
usual gap of time into two sections; of
those whose experience dates back TO
and those practically unheard until the
bright calcium of The Merry Widows
success brought them into instant popu-
l&rI-y
Las Bob" can carry his "reminiscences
back to the days of Lucille Western.
Fred Frear put his acrobatic muStaches
Oh record as exhibits of American theat-
IIcai humor as long ago as the heydey
5"t the McCaull Opera Company. Harry
child came from England to stage and
appear in The Sign of the Cross with
which he was connected for fourteen
Years.
Mrs. Blanche Rice, the Praskovia of
The Merry Widow" was the wife OF
the oid-time minstrel. Billy Rice
on the other side of the scale Donald
Brian was not known when his name
was announced for this role. He has
Ion the road Frances Cameron.
though engaged for Sonia at the same
time with Ethel Jackson. was not known
until Miss jackson retired, though she
had played the part in Mr.. Savage :
Prince of Pilsen" the previous season.
Eranceska kaspar, the Washington
member OF the long cast. is practically
playing her first season in the profes-
sional ranks, having stepped from the
amateur concer; stage directly To her
present part of Natalie.
MISS BILLIE BCRkE.-Mss Billie
Burke comes to the New National The
ater next week in the new French COM
ody. Love Watches" An effective COM
pany has been provided by Charles
Frohman. among the principal players
beiug Mr. Thomas Holding, Mr.. Ernest
J.awford. Mr.. W. II. CrompIon. Miss
Maude Odell Miss Louise Drew apd Miss
Ida Greeley Smith.
Miss Burke's engagement at the New
NationS! Theater will witness her first
Washington appearance as d star.
COULDN'T BELIEVE IT.-Billie Mont
gomery, at Chases this week, is not a
monologst. but he has one story concern
ing Fred McNaughton which he never fails
TO Start going when there is the faintest
chance of an audience He says il illus
English vaudeville performer better than
Evening star., 1909-03-07

Miss Julia Marlowes engagement at
Daly's Theater in THE Goddess Of Red
SON. has been extended until March ~.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

Florence Miller desires recognition as
co-author with Carroll Fleming of The
Master Hand" in which Nat Goodwin is
now playing a successful engagement in
the south.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

'''rhe Merry Widow" celebrated its four
northumberland performance on
WaShingtons birthday.
Evening star., 1909-03-07

The hit made by James T. Powers n
Leslie Stuart's musical comedy. Havana. :"
has induced the Shuberts to offer the coI:.-
poser an annual sum for the American
option on all his musical work.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
MAY HAVE CEMENT FACTORY.
High Grade Of Cement Rock Be-
lieved to Have Been
Discovered.

There are many reasons to believe
that johnson City is about to interest
capitalists in the manufacture of ce-
ment.
For number Of years Judge N. A.
Patterson, who lives at Vineland, five
miles north of the city, has been writ
ing able articles on the subject of ce-
ment manufacturing. Capitalists are
becoming interested in lands in this
community, where bedsof cement rock
are found.
1t is reported an option has been
taken on 50-acre tract of land EN-
bracing that part of the Blvck Oak, or
Indian Ridge, through which tunnel
for the G., &. & o, railway was con-
strueted
1t is said the owners of the land at
the tunnel have been offered 81, 900 per
acre for fifteen acres, but the 5O-acre
tract includes this.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
President Harrington, Peoria.

The word of a prominent and re-
spected business man should be listen
ed to. Mr.. +. M. Harrington. presid-
ent of the Harrington, Manufacturing
Co., Peoria, I'll writes that he was
for years a constant sufferer from ind
igestion aud dons'ipation, which moth
ing seemed to relieve. and he almost
given up hope when he began to take
Dr. Caldwells' Svup Pepsin, and il
made new man of him.
1t is absolutely guarantee to do what
We claim. aub if you waut to try it be
fore buying, send your address for 6
free sample bottee to Pepsin syrup Co.
119 Calpwell Bldg, Monticello, III. II
is sold all druggists, at SOC and 81. 6
bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
A SIMPLE QUESTION
Johnson City People Are Request
ed to Honestly Answer This.

Is not the word of representative
citizen Of - johnson City, more than
the doubtful utterances of the people
living everywhere else in the Union?
Read this:
VIM. q. Hodges, living at 1903 Mill
ard St., Johnson City, Tenn. says: II
am forced to stand great deal of the
tims and think this was the cause OF
my kidney complaint, 1 suffered from
dull ache across my back and was
prevented from sleeping at night as no
position / assumed seemed comfortable
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
for such complaints, and procured a
box at the Patton Drug Go. I took
Doan's Kidney Pills and results we're
satisfactory" Statement given Feb.
25th, 1903.)
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
BISHOP HOsS NOT So WELL
Physicians, However, Consider the
Complications of Temporary
Mature.

Baltimore, Md, March 13.-The Of
fetal statement is made that Bishop E.
E. Hoss, who was operated on at the
Johns Hopkins hospital more than
month ago, has for several days not
been resting SO WE'LL owing TO the fact
that an unexpected complication has
arisen. While this will delay the con-
valescence and entail great deal Of
pain, his physicians considered it of q
temporary nature and expect him tC
rally from il in few DAYS.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
TAX NOTICE.

State and county taxes for the year
1908 are now due. will be in Johnson
City on Wednesdays and Thursdays Of
each week, beginning on December s
and 10, for the purpose of collecting
taxes for the 8th, 9th, 10th and 18th
civil districts. Can be found at the
Recorders Office on Upton street dur.
ng business hours.
Upon all other days of the week the
Recorder will issue receipts for state
and county taxes.
70 III. G. JACKSON, Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

"Your husband says that when he is
angry he always counts ten before be
speaks, said one woman. eyes, ans
wered the other. Il wish he'd stop it.
Since he got dyspepsia, home seems
nothing but a class in arithmetic. -
Tit. Bits.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
Kills Would. Be Slayer.

A merciless murderer is Appendicitis
with many victims. But DIR. Kings
New Life Pills kill it by prevention.
They gently stimulate stomache, liver
and bowels, preventing that clogeing
that invites appendicitis, curing Con.
stipation, Billiousuess, Chills, Malaria
Headache and Indigestion. csc at Fl.
G. Miiler's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Hubby-What! Another new dress!
Wifey-Well, don't be so cross. ]
bought it with my own money.
Hubby-Your own? Where did you
get it from?
Wifey-I sold your fur coat.-Phila
delphia Inquirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Miss Oldebyrde-Yes, that handsome
young man took me out automoblling
and proposed
Miss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. These au-
tomobiles are getting more reckless
every day!-Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

The automobile is great institution.
For instance?
You can sit up in it when you pass
a friend, and crawl under it when a
creditor sheaves in sight.--LouisVille
Courier-Journal.I
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
care there any spirits here?"

care there any spirits here?"
The little groub about the table
listened anxiouSly.
"Are there any spirits?" repeated
the spokesman.
'.Wall, " said the landlord, cav kahn
hustle you-all little moonshine, il
that will do" 1t did.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

"Don't cry" Tommie, said the ten
der-hearted mother, who was chastis
ing her son;''yov know this hurts me
more than it does You" Eyes, j know,
mama; that's why I'm crying. | hate
to see you being hurtr-Yonkers
Statesman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

An Ohio preacher says a kiss is a
worse intoxicant than drink.
What do you think of that?
think he's been kissing. -Birming'
ham Age-Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

"How do you propose to use your
freedom?u DWELL" replied the Cuban
thoughtfully, 81 haven't felt at liberty
to start a revolution for some time.
Probably do something in that line.
Freedoms great, isn't it?"-Philadel.
phia Ledger
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
A PERMANENT CURE.

On July 30, 1907, Mr.. Hodges con-
firmed the above statement in the fol-
lowing words: / am happy to state
that neither myself or daughter have
had any symptom of kidney disease
during the past four years. 6
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name--Doan's-and
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Gel. Gunnsome is getting to be q
pretty big man u politics, isn't hep
Yes: whenever he calls on the pres.
ident he has to be careful to explain to
the reporter that his visit has no poll
tcal significance. Chicago Tribune,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

81 suffered habituall frow constipat.
ion, Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever since. "A. E.
Davis, grocer, Sulpher Springs, Tex
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Mrs. Jones-Mrs. Smith has a perfect
dream of hat.
Mr.. Jones-Great idea. Go home
and see if you can't dream one.-St.
Louis Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Her-Why on earth did you over
marry me?
Him Oh, don't be Sc bromide.
That's what everybody asks.-Cleve-
land Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Why was your wedding postponed :?
My finance and his best man overate
themselves-or something like that
at his bachelor dinner, - Cleveland
Leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Madge-Miss Avoirdupois is taking
horseback riding. Has she got off
any fat?
Dolly-Yes; off the horse.-Lippin-
colts.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil. Stops the pain,
and heals the wound. All the druggists
sell it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Tickle weather. DR.. Fahrney's
Teething Syrup is always dependable.
Doctors precribe it. Write for free
sample. mch-apl
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

Soothss itching skin, Heals cuts or
burns without scar. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, any itching.
Doan's Ointment. Your druggist sells
il,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
A Good Beginning,

Everything in later life depends up
on how we began it. You cannot be
successful in life if you haven't good
health. To insure good health In later
life it is necessary to start right.
Many of life's serious ill are causer
by constipation, indigestion and lived
trouble. The best way in young or old
is by the use of DIR. Kings Syrup
Pepsin.
1t is absolutely guaranteed to do
what is claimed, and if you want to try
it before buying, send your address fer
a free sample bottle to Pepsin Syrup
Co., 119 Caldwell Bldg, Monticello, Ill.
1t is sold by all druggists at 5Oc and 81
bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

"How old is BELIEF"
"Twenty-four her last six birth
days" Boston Transcript.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18
"lsn't he lucky?"i is usually exclaim-
ed of the successful man, while what is
really ment is "isn't he hard mark?'

1.-THE unlucky in love are said to he
lucky atcsrds." "What good does it
do EN-? They can't get ont nights %
play. louisville Courier j Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

The Angler-Is this public water,
my man?
The Inhabitsnt-Ay.
The ARgler-Then it won't be 6
crime if land fish?
The Inhabitant-No; it'll be miracle
Sketch.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-03-18

You need man to show you how to
make money.
Tve got one My boss shows me
how it's done, but he won't let me do
it.-Cleveland Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-20
Meriaen carnenter Eell Eonr Stories.

Meriden. Conn. May 19.-Egbert J. YOun, carpenter. fell four stories from a building today and at the hos pital it is feared that his spine is frac- tured.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-20
Connecticut
 Legislature
THE PENALTY FOR TAKING QUAIL
 uNLAWFULLY. .
AUTOMOBILE BILL PASSED
Amendment Offered Concerning Hospi- tai observation-disclosures Hos pital-Geo. L. Griswold's Petition.

Hartford, May 19.-The senate was called to order at 11.15 by President pro tenn. Brooks. Prayer by Chaplain Sexton.
 Penalty for Taking Quail Unlawfully
 On the motion of Senator F'enn the senate reconsidered its action in pass ing senate bill No. AS concerning the killing of quail. Senator, Fenn offered an amendment that the penalty for the violation of the law be a fine~of not less than $1 nor more than $50 and a similar fine for each quail un- lawfully taken. The senator said that tie amendment made the penalty the same as that provided for in other game laws. The amendment was adopted and the bill as amended passed
 Reports of Committees.
 Cities and Boroughs-U Unfavorable or bills concerning the city of New Haven. as follows: Making the janitor of the police building a member of the police department; increasing the number of aldermen; making the may or a member of the fire commission, and of <the commission on permanent pavement. Reports accepted and bills rejected.
 Railroads--Favorable on substitute bill amending the charter of the East Lyme Street Railway company. Cal erdar.
 ry-Unfavorable on bill to control the actions of prosecuting of ficers by mandamus in cases of abuse of powers; concerning fortune telling: to commit boys to chartered institu-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-20
25Oth ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
 Of the Founding of Norwich, July 5th and 9th

cred many of the veterans of the Key stone State and of the Old Dominion who fought the battles that made the enduring shaft significant, was a stud jed tribute to the north and to the south. Mir. Taft was unstinted in his recognition of the heroic deeds Of both sides. The Common Heritage of Heroism' was his theme. Enduring good, he believed had come from the strife which had been inevitable. In his later speech, however. when he had ceased to be the guest of the Virginia commonwealth, extempcrane0usiy ad- dressing a tig and enthusiastic throng. Mir. Taft began in a humorous vein by twitting the governor of Virginia. MT. Swanson, on the rare gift of being able to make four speeches in one day. Thsn he suddenly became serious and for fifteen minutes held his audi ence in silence as he outlined in a gen. eral way his ideas of a citizenship which in the north and the south alike should carry the country forward to permanence of prosperity and an ever glorious future
 The eventful day was brought to a close tonight with a lawn fete and re- ception on the Center Hill Mission grounds. The president and his party left late tonight for Charlotte, N. C., where Mir. Taft tomorrow will attend the Mecklenburg celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-20
SITUATION PERPLExINe,
 EVERY CLUE RUN DOWN.
Additional Reward for Capture of Miss
 Reaester's Murderer

Providence E. L. May 19.-1he police department practically came Go halt today in their search for the murderer of Laura E. Regester. the Cranston woman who was straugled on Reser- voir avenue last Monday night. Every possible clue they said today had been run down and Chief of InspectOrs C. S. Horton stated that the situation was perplexing.
 Early this afternoon Gov. Aram x Pothier announced through the. Asso- ciated Press that he has offered a re- ward of $500 for the apprehension ot the murderer. This makes the reward S1,250. Five hundred dollars is offered by Mayor Henry Fletcher Of Providence and S250 m ore by Charles w. Regester father of the murdered woman.
 While creating a disturbance today at the factory where Miss Regester worked before her death. a man who said his name was Eugene Van and that he came from Scarboro. Me. was arrested. He was held until inspectors could trace his movements during the past few weeks. Late today a squad Of police left the Seventh station Ga search for a bundle which several young women claim thew saw man throw Into a clump of bushes near where the body was found early in the morning after the murder. They claim that the man acted strangely.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-20
One Mile Off Mouth of the HarbOr of St. Johns,
 Newfoundland.
ALLAN LINE STEAMER MONGOLIAN
With Hundreds of Passengers Board, Lies in Hazard ous Positon-increasng Wind would Crive Vessel Ashore to oal Wreck At Mdnieh eht the MongoIian's Position Unchanged, Weather Holding Good

St. Johns. N. F., May 19.-The AL Ian line steamer Mongolian. bound from Glasgow and Liverpool for st. Johns, \. F.. Halifax. x. S. and Phil adelphia. with hundreds of passengers on board was caught In a dangerous ice jam one mile off this harbor late today and tonight was in a hazardous position. It is feared that if the wind increases before daylight the Mon golian will be driven ashore and be- ccme total wreck. Should such an accident occur, it is thought the pas sengers can escape by walking over the densely packed ice.
 Rescue Steamer Also Imprisoned.
 Just returned from the ice-p packed waters of Belle Isle strait, where she had been abandoned by her crew and later rescued. the coastal steamer Prospero also lies wedged in the ice, between the Mongolian and the shore. The Prospero had been despatched by the agents of the Allan line here when the plight of the Mongolian became