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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

The Atlanta, Birmingham q Atlantic
Railroad
Will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates
for the following occasions:
American Association Of Opticians, At
lRnta, Ga, June 2lst-a4th, 1909.
Georgia Educational Association, Cum
berland Island. Ga. June 2Srd- 25th. 1909.
National Baptist Convention, Portland,
Ore. june 25th-July Ind, 1909.
Independent Order OF Odd Fellows, Seat
tie, Wash, September Goth 18th, 1909.
duced rates will be announced. For further
information apply to tickets agent or COM
municate with, w. 81. LEAHY,
General Passenger Agt., Atlanta, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
oIIrWITTING THE pREss.

Mrs. Lawmesuz.-What ais Dea-
con Petty! He's as proud as a pea
cock.
Mrs. Howbeyer.-Why, he allowed
he could get the best of the editor Of
the Record, and ne done It. He spent
a whole day over in Timminsville last
week and the Record didn't have a
word about 1t in the local Items
Puck.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator.
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on BedbugA, Powder or Lq'd, Csc.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, Csc.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c., Liq'd, CSC.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, Csc.
Rough on SkeeterS agreeable in use, Csc.
E. s. Wells, Chemist. jersey City, N. j.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

times out of ten it is
due to sick kidneys.
The only way to find
relief is to cure the
kidneys. Doan's Kid
ney Pills have given
sound, strong backs
to thousands of men
and women. Mrs.
James Cooper. 11S
w. German ST.,
Winchester, Va,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
DESCRIBED.

Nelle-"Is that fellow of yours
ever going to get up the courage to
propose?"
Belief guess not-he's like an
hour-glass.'
Nelle-"An hour glass;"
Belle es-the more time he
gets the less sand he has. "-Cleve-
land Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

In the Slayonic section of the New
York City public library there are g.
527 volumes and a very large proper
ton Of the Russian readers select
books on social and governmental
subjects.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
DIsTREssrNC DNNo1TEMENr.

A DISTRESSING DENOUEMENT.
Nell She admits she made a mis-
take in marrying a man old enough
to be her grandfather.
BELIEVES, she had an idea he
would only live a few months, and
they've been msrried nearly a year
now.--Philadelphia Record.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
G MERRY SIDE q
OF LIFE. h
Clever Verse.

All ~clnbmen may be prominent, all
citizens. be leading
All editorials" -trenchant,'" and all ~au-
tomohles- speeding,
~Comedlennes" all dainty and feel
somehow that never
VIII folks refer to any verse" unless they
term it clever"
New York Mail.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
no Yonr rest Ache nnd nurnq

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Kase, q
powder for the feet IL makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, BnnionS,
Swollen, Hot, S1Harting and Sweating Fest
and Shoe stores, 2s crs. Sample sent EREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
"A REMEDY.

81 like my house all right" said
Luschman, except for one thing. :
guess you'll have to fix that.
What is it," asked the architect
Several times lately I've nearly
broken my neck reaching for another
step at the head of the stairs, when !
got home late, so l guess you'd bet
ter put another step there. "-Catho
lie Standard and Times.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
GTRLIsH WOES.

"A girl has a hard time with her
love affairs
How now?''
Half the time she isn't sure OF
herself, and half the time she isn't
sure of the man. Louisville Cour.
ier-Journal
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
Gnnhnrnt E1eIide.

Who does not know the misery Of sun
burnt eyelds-that crinkly and burning
condition of the skin? Isn't worth great
deal to know that Dr. Mitchell's Eye Salve
applied to them upon retiring will effect q
complete cure before morning? On sale
everywhere. Price IS cents or by mail,
Hall & Ruckel. New York City.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
For CuLDa and GRE.

Hicks CAPUpTEH is the best remedy
relieves the aching and feveFishness-
the Cold and restores normal conditions It's
LIQUID effects Immediately. loc. &c. ana
&C., ct drug storea
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
THE ATTIC sTRETCHER.

Procustes was fitting all corners 70
his bed.
"The 1909 fashion woman exactly
fits" he cried. "She is slat."
Herewith the style was vindicated.
New York Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

A cold on the lungs doesn't usually
amount to much, but it invariably pre-
cedes pneumonia and consumption. Ham
once will break up a cold. in night.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
ENCOURAGEMENT.

Don't buy an Inferior one; get the best at
a reas onable prics. Write THoMAs CAMP,
aGS Central Avenue, Atlanta, Ga, for fail
particulars
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

says: I had such terrible pains
through my back and kidneys that /
could not turn over in bed. / wac
threatened with Bright's disease. and
at the worst stage began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. They cured my
trouble, and doctors who have since
examined me say my kidneys are ali
right"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

There's not so much difference be-
tween the beggar and the rich man.
The universal brotherhood of which
so many prosperous fellows speak
should level the two quite naturally.
For, money talks.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
HANDICAPPED.

Teacher-"In this free country OF
ours, children, any boy may hope to
be President some day"
Curly Haired Urchin (raising MS
hand Mot me, ma am. Ny names
William Jennings Bryan Simpson,"
Chicago Tribune.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
She COULD NANCE.

do you think you could manage
with my salary Of s12 week. dar-
ling?" he asked, AFTER she had said
yes.
"I'H try, Jack" replied she. 'fbut
what will you do ?'-UnMersalis
Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
MODERN FAME.

eve have no really famous men
these days
'Oh, don't know. doubt II any
crowd ever cheered Napoleon for an
hour and forty-seven minutes. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
MERE MANS OPINION.

Knicker-"Do you think the tax
on women's gloves should be in
creased?"
Bocker-''No, they should tax the
mitten. New York Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
HE FLATTERED.

Mr.. Jawback-'' The biggest idiots
always seem to marry the prettiest
women"
Mrs. Jawback-"Now you're trying
to fatter me. Cleveland Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
THE SUBURBAN CRIME.

Mrs. Knicker-"W What became OF
Bridget"
Mrs. subbubs-"C ooknapped. -"
New York Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

The foolish man sneers at the good
and the beautiful. Ring on, brother.
Cynicism is no longer in style De-
~velop your bump of appreciation.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
THE BETTFR WAY.

''T have here a really good joke.
can get 50 for this joke"
Poor business. Get some COM
poser to write comic opera around
it and draw royalties. "-LOuisvill
Courier-JournaI.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
Mvrickg, Mass.

Were it not for the sun shining on
the river there would be no radiant
ripples. Add sunshine to suffering
humanity and watch the resulting
brightness.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
ANOTHER STAR.

Student OF Astronomy have dis
covered q new star, professor.
Professor What's she playing in,
my boy?-Harvard sIampcon.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Live with the seasons, and harmony
will follow. Don't be glum when the
sunny days and starry nights are re-
duced to melody.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Fer HEADACHE-HIckss CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, stomach a
Nervous Troubles. Capudine will relieve you.
It's ltQuid-pleaxant 70 take-acts immedi@
ately. Try It. lOc., CSC. and Soc at drug
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
IMPUDENT QUERY.

Brown has bought an automo-
bile"
Is that so? What did he have to
mortgage?'- Detroit Free Press.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
IN THE LAW

The Client-"H much will your
opinion be worth in this case?"
The Lawyer-''I'm too modest to
say. But can tell you what I'm
going to charge you for it."-CleYe.
land Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

The wise parent let's his young go
ahead and feel sorry before it is too
late.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
AMBITIONS.

"Has the son you sent away 20 cox
lege got his degree YETI"
Il should say so. Why, he wrote
that last week the faculty had called
him In and given him the third der
gree. That boys ambitious. - PILLS.
delphia Public Ledger.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teefhdng, softens thegums, reduces inharama-
Onllayspain, cures wind collie. sc a ottIa
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
THE FIRST TARIFF.

Adam had just finished the apple.
Il suppose" he said bitterly, II
am now qualified as a consumer"
Herewith he awaited with resigna-
ton tax on fig leayes.-New York
Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
EFFFCT.

The Robin when 1 sing men
take off their fiannels. I"
The Cuckoo Clock When 1 sing
men take on their shoes. New York
Sun.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
QUITE SO.

How can l show my lover"
what do you mean?"
Words are inadequate"
II see. And kisses are insanitary
It's a tough world. Washington Her
aid.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

DIR. Biggers HuckIebsrry Cordial Never
Fails
To cure Children Teething, Bowel Troubles.
etc. At Druggists use and SOC per bottle.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
NOT NEcEssARY

Your husband has only one fault
he isn't polite to women"
mol broke him Of that Just az
soon as we were married. "-Ceve.
land Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

It's useless to try to drown your
troubles in the cup. Troubles are ex-
pert swimmers.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
THE DIXIE
TELEGRAPH INSTITUTE

O4eTp complete courae In TRLK0RAPHY e. hn1k
price during the months ~ May and June Do 3
little work for in your locality helpinR us aAvu.
tiss and will give yOu free aehoIaEship. wooa -
enter any sme AFTER Sept lst Write aulck. 80 namA
scu. r. r. RUDD. Manager. AbbsvilIe. O.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

The way to get the best out of life
is to center your interests near.
Home, business, and civic duties are
the Big Three of every mans exis-
tence.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
THE EXCEPTIONS.

''Binks has a fine new apartment"
Everything stationary in it, / sup
pose?"
Absolutely everything except his
wife and the cook ''-Harper's Bazaar.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Have been troubled with eczema on
the face for nearly two years, and few
applications of Tetterine and the use of
TetteTine Soap has entirely cured me- I
cannot say too much for its praise as it
has done more than my physician did"
Mrs s. A. Haskins,
Myricks, Mass
Tefterine cures Eczema, letter, Ring
Worm, Ground Itch. Itching Piles. In
Sealy Patches on the Face. old ItchiTC
Sores, Dandruff Cankered Scalp. Bun
ions, Corns. Chilblains and every form of
Skin Disease Tetterine soc: Tetterine
the manufacturer. The Shuptrine Co,
Savannah. Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

He that walketh humbly. waIketh
safely.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
A DIRECT SLAP.

Why are you down on that man ?"
Well, once advised him not to go
into an enterprise, and the dub went
into it and made money. LOUISVILLE
Courier-J Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
Relieved By Murine Eye Remedy,
Compounded BY Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drug Laws
Murine Doesn't Smart: SOothes Eye Pain
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
BURDENS LIFTED FROM BENT
BACKS.

A bad hack is a heavy handicap TO
those of us who work every day. Nine
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
WISHED HE'D BEEN FORGOTTEN

did var uncle remember you in
his will?"
Yes; he directed his executors to
collect all the loans he had made me-"
Boston Transcript.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11

Expediency is mans wisdom; doing
right lis Gods.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11
Midtown, Georgia.

Box 20. nTiIItown. Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-06-11


New York Sun.
EFFECT.
The Robin-'W When l sing men
take off their hannels. -
The Cuckoo Clock when sing
men take on their shoes. New York
Sun.
A DIRECT SLAP.
Why are you down on that man?"
We'll, l once advised him not to go
into an enterprise, and the dub went
into it and made money. "-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
WISHED HE'D BEEN FORGOTTEN.
did war uncle remember you in
his will?"
Eyes; he directed his executors to
collect all the loans he had made me"
Boston Transcript.
MERE MANS OPINION.
Knicker-"Do you think the tax
on women's gloves should be in
creased?"
Bocker-"No. they should tax the
mitten. New York Sun.
HE FLATTERED.
Mr.. Jawback-'T The biggest idiots
always seem to marry the prettiest
women. -
Mrs. Jawback-'N Now you're trying
to datter me. Cleveland Leader.
THE EXCEPTIONS.
''Binks has fine new apartment. 1"
Everything stationary in it, / sup
pose?"
Absolutely everything except his
wife and the cook. ''-Harper's Bazaar.
THE FIRST TARIFF.
Adam had just finished the apple.
Il suppose" he said bitterly, II
am now qualified as a consumer"
Herewith he awaited with resigna-
ton tax on fig leaves.-New York
Sun.
IN THE LAW.
The CLIENT How much will your
opinion be worth in this case?''
The Lawyer-"I'm too modest to
say. But / can tell you what I'm
going to charge you for t."-CleYe.
land Leader.
THE BETTER WAY.
81 have here a really good joke.
can get 50 for this joke"
Poor business. Get some COM
poser to write a comic opera around
it and draw royalties. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
MODERN FAME.
eve have no really famous men
these days
"Oh, ] don't know. / doubt II any
crowd ever cheered Napoleon for an
hour and forty-seven minutes -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
GIRLISH WOES.
"A girl has a hard time with her
love affairs"
'How row?"
Half the time she isn't sure OF
herself, and half the time she isn't
sure of the man. ''-Louisvill Cour. !
ier-Journal.
uANInTrSAnpT0
Teacher-''In this free country OF |
ours, children, any boy may hope to
be President some day"
Curly Haired Urchin (raising MS
hand)-"Not me, ma'am. Ny names
William Jennings Bryan Simpson" |
Chicago Tribune.
DESCRIBED.
Nelle-"Is that fellow of yours
ever going to get up the courage tc
propose?"
Belief guess not-he's like an
hour-glass."
Nelle-"An hour-glass?"
Belle es-the more time he
gets the less sand he has. "-Cleve
land Leader.
A REMEDY.
81 like my house all right" said
Luschman, except for one thing.
guess you'll have to fix that"
What is it," asked the architect
Several times lately I've nearly
broken my neck reaching for another
step at the head Of the stairs, when
got home late, so guess you'd bet
ter put another step there. "-Catho
lie Standard and Times.
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
THE SAME OLD LUNA
ATTRACTIVE AS EVER

Every perfectly tame and good amuse-
meut park has 20 be opened up every
summer about the time the straw hat,
the white shirt waist. and the popular
excursion become the rage, and the
management of Washington's Luna
Park, which was opened last night Is
satisfied today that when it comes right
down to eclat, and likewise when il
comes TO openings de rigeur. there ism [
any place anywhere that has anything
Oh the one Gown the Potomac.
There was d good crowd present in
spite of the fact that the air was chilly.
This year there is no charge to enter
the grounds, and no doubt this fact
helped last night. and viii continue TO
help in swelling the attendance.
Every person who had a perfectly
good five-csnt piece or ten-cent piece, or
other money, and who was willing to
pert with it, didn't have any trouble
disconnectiuc because there were plenty
OF places where the operation could be
performed with ease
The shoot-the-chuteS was doing bust
ness just like 1T always did The Vaude-
vile was attracting the same crowds
The roller coaster. We olde mil, and all
the rest We're doing a GOOD business
Among the new attractions which We're
opened for the first time were the
JohnstoWn Flood, the Human Laundry,
ard the Filipino Midgets.
The whole park wore a new dress OF
fresh paint, and the thousands Of lights
made It look like the Great White Way
on the 31st of April
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
.GANBOL Of LAMBS
NETS CLUB $4,000
Metropolitan Opera House
Filled for First Pro-
duCtion.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Members OF
the Lambs Club today are congratu-
lating those who took part in the
entertainment at the Metropolitan
Opera House last night.
when the doors were closed there was
not even standing room for sale. The
aftalr went off without q hitch. and
when it was over about midnight il was
announced that the receipts for the
evening entertainment amounted 10
$3.50. or nearly third Of the amount
which the Lambs expect to raise on
their week tour.
The program was a long one, > t the
managers had arranged for plenty Of
comedy. and the audience was kept
laughing throughout most of the per-
Torrance The opera house resembled
one of the busiest nights of the opera
season. Persons well known in society
occupied the boxes, and the carria ges
blocked Broadway and the nearby
streets for blocks.
The first number was an oldUime
minstrel first part. with modern. am
plitlcatiOnS. for which Victor Herbert ;
orchestra of fifty pieces furnished the
music. Nhe., the curtain rose It dis
closed row OF black-face stars whose
Identity the audience had hard work
TO establish The inte~locutol was De
Wolf HOPPER. the bones, Charles
Evans. Ignacio Martmettt. Raymond
Hitchcock. and Maclvu Arbuckle, and
the tambourines, Andrew Mack, Ed
ward Harrigan, Eddie Foy. and Nat
NJ. Wills
The second feature was the forum
scene from Julius Caesar with
James O'NeiI as Brutus and DeWOlf
Hopper as Marc Anthony. The scene
was played skillfully BY both actors,
Mr. Hopper's Grafton especially appeal
ing 10 the audience.
IN interesting feature of the scene
was the fact that the mob was made
up entirely OF well-knoxn actors, play
wrisllts, and theatrical managers.
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
LYCEUM-Theise Burlesquers Have
Creditable Opening

Despite the fact that the THESE
Burlesque Company, which has come to
town for the summer season at the
Lyceum. was handicapped by only a
brief rehearsal perioG and the non-ar
rival OF its costumes. the bin offered
a Night in Paris, proved acceptable
Although the performance did not al
ways move smoothly. II was well above
the average, and tile management Is
10 be complimented upon the ability OF
the company. ATna Aeck, Teddy Burns,
and Virginia Ware handle the leads
I'm good shape. and are ably supported
BIZ a pretty chorus composed fO~ the
most part Of Washington talent. Miss
Edna Robinson. \ Well-knOWn local
singer. made her debut with the stock
company last evening.
with the arrival Of the costumes and
stage effects today the show should
be greatly improved. Tonight will be
chorus girls night, while on Friday
evening the amateurs VIII compete for
the cash prizes offered by the manage
ment.
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
GAYETY-Bon Ton Extravaganza Set
To Catchy Music

Half a dozen exceptionally good vaude-
Vile numbers, and two musical playlets
replete with catchy musical numbers
and comedy situations make up the pro-
gram of the Bon Tons Extrava ganza
Company at the Gayety Theater
The book Of Affinity Beach, the
opening pumber is by Guy Ra wson.
the popular burlesQue comedian, who
laid At a French watering place with
tourists. bathers. etc. in abundance.
The closing number is Tile Sdua n
Girls Roundup" a musical satire I'm
which dainty Frances Glare and an at
tractive chorus arp the features.
The Oli0 includes JOY and Clayton, &C
rObatic dancing girls; Rawsen and
Clare in their skit. Just Kills." the
Ballroom Boys" Woods ana Greene;
Niblo and Spencer, singers and dancers,
and a dancing illusion called mi Re
fleXione,' introducing La Nina and a
bevy of dancing girls
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
Nail Brushes. 2Ic
Some Were SI.O0

The tariff adds to the price of the
best imported brushes, which cannot
be retailed regularly at less than
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
CHASE'S-Vaudeville Art Club Has
Attractive Program.

An excellent vaudeville program was
presented by the Vsudevi 'e Art Club
ar its annual entertainment in Chase's
Theater. Local and visiting talent were
on the bill which was enjoyed by a
large audience
Among the performers were Comalla
and Eddie. comedy acrObats, Lyman
Meyers, Jimmy Flynn. Walter Sond-
heimer. the electric wizard Volta, Fin
lay Hayes. Miss Maude Powell, George
Bentley and the Metropolitan Quartet.
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
Hair Brushes, with Warranted BriStIeS, SIC
BARRIERS Are Buying Them in Dozen Lots
Hair Combs. I3c
Best 25c Quality

Mems ard Women's. with a
coarse and coarse and fine teeth:
and inch lengths. Two for price c
one-two for 25c.
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
Doth Brushes, I9c
Some Worth soc

While they are seconds" each IS
fitted with guaranteed bristles. so
that the wear and usefulness are in
no way IMPAIRED
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
NEW RIGHNAN PLAY
CONES TO BELASCO
First Production of Actor as
an Author Is Warmly
Received.
HANDICAPS STORY
IN THE TELLING
Overtures TO Popular Demand for
Realism Hamper Action
of the Play.
PROGRAM FOR TONIGHT
AT CAPITAL THEATERS

BeIasca-"Phe Jewellers"
CoIuInbia-"A Royal Family"
NatiouaI-~Princess Chic"
Recommendations THESE Bur
Iesuuers.
Gayety-fJOn Ton Extravaganza
Company.
The Washington times., 1909-05-25
Plot CT Play.

A comedy Of romance fairly describes
the play. The plot is laid in Arcacia,
an important European power. and as
romantic background is given it as
the prisoner of Zenda' or "Grsustark
had. In the staging of the play no
fault can be found. The costumes are
not only gorgeous but appropriate, and
the scenery is - carefully planned as
though for an entire season
Taking the production upon its merits
"A ROYAL Family viii doubtless prove
the best drawing card the Columbia
Players have vet offered. and deserves
the success il should have