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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
.R|CHMOND'S FIRST
TASTE PLEASING
Immense Audience Witnesses
Initial Local Grand Op-
era Offering.
WAS STANDING ROOM ONLY
THE WEIRD, BEAUTIFUL MuSI.
CAL POEM WAS APPRECIATED
EVEN BY BuRLESQUE-LOV
GALLERY DEvOTEES.

1t was a splendid audience that
packed the Gennett theater last even
ing to witness Richmonds first pre-
sentation of real grand opera. Mad
am Butterfly" the most popular grand
opera of the present decade. was the
offering. True it is that once before
an attempt was made to put on grand
opera in this city, but it was not the
kind that entertained and bewitched
almost | 200 persons, as was the case
last evening. Then it was Carmen,
as experimental with by Rose Cecilia
Shay. but this time it was the only
grand opera in English that has been
a pronounced success on two contin-
ents." Madam Butterfly" was pre-
pared by John Luther Long and David
Belasco. noted authors of dramatic
successes with the music by the fam
Gus Italian composer, Giacomo Puc-
cini, author of La Boheme' "Tosca'
and "Mamon Lescaut.'
Were Appreciative."
Judging from their initial eXper-
fence, Richmond theater-goers appre-
ciate grand opera. They were unac-
customed to the prices charged. but
they paid them without dissent. They
knew grand opera comes high" and
were so willing to accept the oppor-
tunity to see it that they poured forth
the dollars with apparent abandon
The city has the reputation of being
musical center and when the pres
ent lessee obtained control of the Gen
nett, ne announced grand opera would
be offered as test. The test has
come and the city has stood up nobly
and now Mr.. Sommers may have the
chance to realize first class produc-
lions will be appreciated here by first
class audiences.
Music Weird and Heavy.
The music of Madam Butterfly" is
weird, as is the acting. 1t is heavy
and in fact is so heavy that the COM
pany singing here last evening carries
three prima donnas and two leading
men. They alternate in the work and
in this way manage TO rest their
voices between the various perform
ances in which they take part
1t was not an orchestra Of thirty.
five pieces las advertised) which &C
companied the singers but it was sui
ficiently large. The volume of music
at times was sufficient almost to
drown out the voices. The orchestra
was a cosmopolitan group, containing
Germans. Italians. Americans and at
least one Mexican. Karl Grossman
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
1.-THE Top O. Tn World"

The attraction at the Gennett the
alter Friday evening will be the SEN
sational musical comedy success,
THE Top O. TIL World The piece
has record of year in New York
and Chicago. 1t comes here now with
the original cast and company of sew
enty singers and dancers and the fam
Gus Collie Ballet; Bailey and Austin
Kathleen Clifford. Arthur Hill. George
Majeroni and Alice Hageman head the
cast. In fact, since the company left
Chicago, where they appeared all last
summer at the Studebaker theater,
there has been scarcely a change in
the personnel of the organization.
Arthur Hill, the famous animal i'm
personator, who created sthe cowardly
lion in the Wizard of Or" and Tige
in Buster Brown" is one of the prin-
cipal fun-makers. There are twenty
musical numbers, the most notable be-
ing Busy Mr.. Bee" How'd You Like
to be my Bow-wow-wow' sung and
danced by the kiddies, and six collie
dogs. the only number of it's kind in
the world. and one which has been a
great feature with this attraction.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18

The English suffragists held a So
cial meeting recently in ClaXton Hall
at which it was forbidden to talk poll
tics. Anti-suffrage wax works by
Miss Hamilton are described as the
event of the entertainment. The
ideal wife was represented as cooking
sausages for her husbands supper
with one hand while she darned a
sock with the other: she was rock
ing the cradle of triplets with her
foot. reading Mrs. Humphrey Wards
latest novel. and besides having her
hair most deliberately arranged was
wearing a huge merry widow hat.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
1.-THE Royal Chef"

Messrs. StOddard and Taylor, libret-
lists have solved story sufficiently
coherent to hold the attention and the
comedy incidents and situations
which follow one another quickly dur
ing the progress of the performance,
compel immediate laughter. Nothing
more ludicrous nor more intensely
funny could be imagined than the
scene in the second act where w. II.
Conley The Chef" disguised as lady
attempts to solve that mysteries of
the Raiahs harem.
The scene which ensues creates
such continuous laughter that little of
the dialogue can be heard, and the
situation is carried on practically in
pantomine, for that reason. This is
but one of the many extremely hum
orous incidents with which the piece
abounds. Ben Jerome has contribut-
ed charming musical number which
is scintillant with spirited, catchy re-
Trains. Since its last presentation in
this city, great many new musical
numbers have been introduced and
several fresh comedy bits interpolated
of all which are calculated to make
the performance appeal to the multi
tude, which are familiar with it as
previously given here. Some new
members will appear in the cast, the
most notable is VIM Fl. Conley. a
graduate of the famous Boston Castle
Square Opera House company, and
later identified with the Madison
Square Roof productions, "E. f. Rice"
Liberty Bellies and the Savage at
fractions. He will be ably assisted
by Miss Mary Malastesta, a sprightly
comedienne late of Richard Carries
TenderfOot company and a cast in
Guiding Mr.. Herbert Carter, Walter B.
Smith, Donald Mckenzie, Karl Stall,
Genevieve Victoria, Wilma Norella
and others of the original cast. The
dancing and singing chorus is still one
of the big features not the least at
tractive of which is the we'll known
"Broilers." At the Gennett tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
"Easeinatino Widow"

Six big musical specialties will be
introduced in The Fascinating
Widow G.. T. Dazeys roaring farce
comedy which will be presented at
inee and night by Otis B. Thayer and
his company. Mr.. Thayer will render
three new songs. everyone of which
is said to be screaming hit, while
two numbers will be rendered by
Miss Black, the gifted contralto who
has been especially engaged for Mr..
Thayer's tour this season.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
Beware of OintmentS for Ca
tarrh That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney
& Co. Toledo. O., contains no mer-
curry. and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine 1t is taken internally
and made in Toledo. Ohio, by f. J..
Cheney g. Co. Testimonials free
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
CITY BILL MEETS
A VIOLENT DEATH
Measure for Fifth Class Towns
Was Killed Yesterday
BY the House.
CLAIM IT WAS DANGEROUS
BILL TO PROHIBIT THE REBAT.
ING OF PREMIUMS ON INsUR-
ANCE POLICIES. WAS ALSO
DONE TO DEATH.
CLAIM 1T WAS DANGEROUS
Palladium Bureau,
indianapolis. Feb. IS.

tuOldUdPOttS, TCO. 10.
Representative Elliott's bill for the
regulation of city government in cities
of the fifth class was killed. 1t pro-
vided that such cities may or may not
maintain boards of public works and
boards of public safety, that the may
Or fire chief and police chief may per-
form the duties of the present safety
board. that mayor, city engineer and
street commissioner may perform the
duties of the board of public works.
and making it optional with the coun-
Gil as to whether the city shall have
city judge. The bill was opposed by
some members from fifth class cities.
Merriman of Button, and McGinniss
of Martinsville. spoke against the bill
saying they were afraid of it. BY abol-
ishing the city treasurer Merriman
said. the municipal light works in his
city would be crippled. The bill failed
to pass, the vote being 26 ayes to 81
noes.
Insurance Bill Killed.
A bill by Representative Stahl Of
kendallville, which prohibits the prac-
tice of rebating premiums on insur-
ance policies was killed. Representa-
tive of Tell City. said in speech
against the bill that he did not object
to rebating. IF l was an insurance
agent and went out to widows house
and insured her property" he said.
and if I should wish to rebate her a
part of that premium, whose business
is it?''
Sweeney's mastery argument killed
the bill.
A bill passed the house which pro-
vides that where school hacks are run
through the country to haul children
to and from school, the township trus-
tee shall erect shelter houses. Con-
structed at convenient central points
along the road where children may
gather while waiting for the hack dur
ing bad weather.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
STAYING Was Beautiful.

Japanese in setting, the production
affords opportunity for beautiful see
mic effects. The stage settings are
in no wise luxurious but On the con-
trary depict the dainty airiness of the
Japanese architecture. With three
exceptions. all the players wear the
Japanese dress. Absolutely free from
lingo of any kind the opera was a
welcome contrast 10 the usual imita-
tons of Monaghan life by the drama.
Has Rich Voice.
The leading role was sung by Miss
Adelaide Norwood. She has voice of
great richness OF tone and wonderful
range. She is as strong when singing
in the contralto register. as when
soaring beautifully to the higher
notes. Besides possessing an excel
lent voice. Miss Norwood is a COM
petent actress. There are prima don
mas. who can sing, but that is about
all. and Miss Norwood is not one of
these. Her songs and acting are in
perfect accord and at no time, when
thinking most of her words and notes
does she froget that she is acting
Her rendition of the part is beautiful
and brilliant.
Harry Taylor who sang the role Of
the unfaithful Lieutenant Pinkerton
possesses splendid tenor voice. re-
markable primarily for distinct enuh-
citation. Ottley Cranston, as the U. S.
Consul acts and sings we'll. also.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18

A committee has been formed in
Denmark to erect memorial to N.Y.
1ius Erickson, who persisted with his
companions while engaged in explora-
tions in Greenland 1t is expected
that the memorial will take the form
Of lighthouse to be erected ON the
Danish coast
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
THE THEA TER

clever equilibrastic act have novelties
that are well worth the while watch
ing and drew commentator at this
afternoons performance.
6. Cacum, the Italian tenor, has a
pleasing voice which he uses to pleas
ing effect. He is known in vaudeville
AS the SCaruSO"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
The New Phillips,

The Hickman Willis company of
entertainers will be the features at
the New Phillips this weekend. This
troupe of excellent and pleasing ac-
tors and actresses will offer a little
comedy playlet that has aroused laugh
after laugh over the Sun-Murray vau-
deville circuit this season
The Holloways in a very neat and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
TAX FERRET LAW
MAY Be ILLEGAL
New Statute Regarded by
Some Attorneys as Uncon-
StitutiOnaI Measure.
WOULD BE EMBARRASSING
ESTED IN THIS LAW AND IF IT,
LEGAL 1T WOULD PUT THEM
WAY UP IN AIR.
Palladium Bureau,
Indianapolis, Feb. 10


Although the house and the senate
have passed the Wood senate bill legal
1zing certain contracts with tax ferrets
there is no certainty that the bill will
be good law. Some lawyers have al
ready declared it unconstitutional. In
six counties of the state. county COM
missioners made contracts with tax
ierrets under which the ferrets were 60
dig up sequestered property and place
It upon the tax duplicate. The ferret
under such contract was to receive as
his pay a commission of. say 30 per
cent of the taxes collected from prop
erty which he brought to light. In
six counties such contracts were made
before any appropriation was made by
the county council to pay such COM
mission. The supreme court decided
that no such commission could be paid
without prior appropriation by the
county council. The court held that
the county commissioners had no
right to bind the county to pay out
money for any purpose whatever ex-
cept on appropriation made by the
council.
Six Contracts in Air.
This put six contracts up in the air.
and Senator Wood. on behalf of the
tax ferrets, introduced a bill in the
senate to legalize these six contracts,
and it was this bill that passed both
houses and is now ready for the sig
nature of the governor.
But the point has already been rails
ed that an act that is illegal when
committed can not be made legal at
terward. This argument was used by
Governor Hanly two years ago in We
toing the bill that sought to legalize
the assessment of state banks made
under an old statute that was held
unconstitutional by the courts. and it
has been raised in the tax ferret case.
It is nice question and it is likely
that some taxpayer in one of the coun-
ties affected will start a suit to test
the legality of the matter.
Politics Crops Out.
After all politics does cut some fig
ure when it comes to taking credit for
doing things in the legislature. Early
in the session a republican member of
the house introduced bill to reduce
the salaries of circuit and superior
court Judges from $500 to $500.
The bill was killed by a democratic
committee. Soon afterWard Repre-
sentative McGinniss of Martinsville. a
democrat, introduced a bill of the same
Kind Yesterday the committee report
ed it ont with a recommendation that
1t pass.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18

About $500 fox skins are sold out
OF Maine every year. Very few of
these sly animals are shot Many are
killed by the use of poisoned bait.
while hundreds Of others are killed in
drives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
Only One "sRoMo oUiNlNE"

THAI is LAXATIVE BROMO OUT
NINE. Look for the signature Of E.
W. Grove. Used the World over to
Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18

appeared competent director and his
work was emphasized by the excellent
harmony and the ease with which the
musicians followed the vocalists
through their roles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18

Finland sends great quantities of
condensed milk and biscuits to
China
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
THEATRICAL CALENDAR.
GENNETT.

Feb. 18.-The Royal Chef.
Feb. 19.-The Top O. Tn World.
Feb. Discriminating Widow"
NEW PHILLIPS.
All Week-High Class Vaudeville.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-18
Politics Crops Out.

Easy to buy, easy to try. the best.
wholesome, appetizing breakfast is
Mrs. Austin's famous pancakes.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Wash
1pgton. ID. c., August 3, 1903. Sealed pro-
posals, in duplicate. viii be received a. the
Department until 2 o'clock 2. m, Wednes-
day. October s, 1903, for the construction OF
en- addition to-the Boiler House OF the Central
Heating Power Plant at the Government Hos
pitsl for the Insane, Washington. ID. c., In
accordance with drawings and specifications.
copies Of which with form Of proposal may
be had on application at the Department
On and after September 10. 1909. a certified
cheek IN the sum Of so will be required as a
guarantee for the safe return Of plans loaned.
The rEht IL reserved 10 reject any and all
bids. waive technical defects. accept one part
and reject the othsr as the interests Of the
Government may require. Proposals must
be securely enveloDeA. marked Proposals
gOr Addition 10 =. House. Government
Hospital for Insapc. i be addressed 20 the
secretary. Of the m Is-. FRANK PIERCE.
Acting Secretary. su30. ses. 13. 20.Z7
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
MASTER. washington. Tlkoma Substation.
i. C.. August Il. 199 Sealed proposals will
be received here until u O'Clock noon, August
81. 1909. and then opened. for the construc-
sion OF a concrete dri1 say and ar-a with
retaining walls. etc, a. the Walter Reed
Army General Hospital. Washington, i. c.
Information furnished on application Plans
may be seeh at this office; A deposit OF S1O.0e
required for removal OF same. Proposals 20
be marked Proposals for Driveway, etc,
and addressed 20 H L. PETTUS CopEtrUct-
Ans Quartermaster. au1f.l6.1s 1883
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D. NOTES, A%UCTIONEER.
THos. J. OWEN & son. AuctiOneers.
CoNFEcT1oNERs ATTENTION,
SO louisiana Avenue.
lection with eny other store on bio

CONFECTIONERS ATTENTION.
VILE OLD ESTABLISHED CONNECTION
kkH STAND. INCLUDING III ENTIRE
PLANT WITH THE THREE STORY
BRICK STORE AND DWELLING NO.
30 FOUR-AND-A-HALF STREET s. W.
WITH TWO-STORY BRICK b IN
REAR OF 47s r STREET s. w. AT
AUCTION.
on account OF continued iii health OF the
owner and at his request. we will sell at
public auction In front of the store on Tues
day. August 81. 1903, at 4 O'Clock .. m.
lot IS IN square 495. lot is feet s inches by
- feet 30 q 20-fOot alley, the entire plant
which viii be sold as an entirety consists
OF the store and dwelling with hot-wRter
heat, brick stable with living rooms above.
complete bakery. ice cream plant. all fix
lures, show cases, counters. saloons, tables,
chairs. pictures. ice cream dishes. in fact
everything pertaining to a hrst-class con-
fectionery and bakery. The ice cream fac
tory has the latest improved Milier-Tyson
brine machine. only used about 5 months.
with all necessary packing cans. freezers,
large new ice box, horse and wagon, the
entire plant run by electric power. This
old and we'll established paying business on
n good business street. Entire plant open
FOR inspection until hour OF sale. Terms very
liberal and stated At time OF sale. A deposit
of 500 required upon acceptance OF bids
C-onveyancing and recording at purchasers
cost. Terms TO be complied with In Is
days or deposit forfeited. and property re-
sold at purchasers risk and cost after 5 days
previous advertisement.
THOS. J. OWEN & SON, Auctioneers.
au2f-7t-eN Su
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN TIFF SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA. In re, William A.
Thomas. Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy. No. $40.
Notice Is hereby given that the above-named
bankrupt has filed HIS petition, praying for n
discharge from all his debts in bankruptcy,
and that his creditors and other persons in
,teresteS are required 10 enter their appear
ance In opposition, II any so desire. on or
before he 9th day Of September. 1909. r. s.
McCALMONT, Referee in Bankruptcy. It
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CHESAPEAKE BEACH RWY 70

Effective July 10. 1903
Subject TO change without notics.
MONDAYS. TUESDAYS, WEDNEsD.vz
THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS MS
GOING. leave District Line at p.2s linn
m, 2:S0. $40, 7:45. and 9:45 D.. m.
RETURNING. leave the Beach at G:s5 a
I2:45, 200. 500. 500. and 1000 d. 20. ia
SATURDAYS.
GOING, at BPS. nfoo - 10, 200. 500. 5.40
7:45, and 9.A5 .. M
RETURNING. at 6:S5 a m. I2.46, 200 s.oo
500, 500, and 1000 .. m.
SUNDAYS
GOING, at s:25. HOO a. M, zo0. z.Op Am
T:a5. and s;45 p m
RETURNING. at I:oo a. m. 1875. 2.lO. 500
SEQ, 900. and 1000 .. m
PAUL 7. WATERS
- General Manager.
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THE RAYMONn-

1904 Park road NV. In Mount Pleasant,
just offs14th st. Five rooms and bath.
$40.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
THE PENHuRST.

a4 22d st. NV All outside rooms,
newly renovated -Four rooms and
bath. $3.50.
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Offerings in the Realty Markets
of Washington and It's Suburbs
TO LET
Furnished or Unfurnished.
THE ALONzO G. BLISS Properties.

THE ALONzO c. BLISS Properties
PHONE LING. 1850.
APARTMENTS IN EVERY PART
OF THE CITY, UNDER ONE OWN
ERSdlP AND MANAGEMENT.
BUILDINGS MAINTAINED IN
PERFECT ORDER BY COMPETENT
PAINTERS. PAPERHANGERS. AND
MECHANICS IN EXCLUSIVE EN-
PLOY OF OWNER. REPRESENTA-
TIVE VISITS EACH PROPERTY
DAILY.
THE VENTOSA,
First and B SITS. NV. Facing CRpitol
Park All outside rooms. Two rooms.
BATH and ktchenette, $3.50.
THE ASTORIA,
Third and G SITS. NV. Near pension
ONCE. Single rooms. IS. Two rooms.
THE LA GRANDE,
6o7 18th st NV. Faces pension ONCE
park. Five rooms and bath. $50.
THE DARLINGTON.
zoos oath st. NV. BY Washington
circle. Five rooms End bath, SS5.
THE Lorraine,
1904 Park road NV. In Mount Pleasant,
just offsl4th st. Five rooms and bath.
$40.
THE RAYMOND,
S4 22d st. NV All outside rooms,
newly renovated -Four rooms and
bath. $3.50.
THE PENHURST,
4s II 81. ne. Near govt. printing ONCE
and Union Station -Four rooms and
bath, SIS. Five rooms and bath. s22.50-
nuJH
18th and Nd ave. sw. Three stories,
and two rooms, 50 20 S1s.
BLENHEIM COURT.
An apartment OF the highest order
IN the quiet residence section Of Wash
inEton Heights Free from all city
noises. yet convenient TO the car lines
Apartments ranging from two rooms
and bath at $3.50. TO seven-room
apartments at $50
1882 HARVARD ST. NV.
Apartments having appearance Of
private residences. Three apartments
TO each building. Six rooms and bath.
tSs.
231s 18th st. NV, 10-room
house, overlooking the city,
$50 per month.
PHONE LINCOLN 1850
FOR DESCRIPTIVE FOLDER
AND INFORMATION.
BLISS BUILDING, 80 B ST. NV.
w. z. COWEN, MANAGER.
OFFICE OPEN EVENINGS.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30

For Richmond and points South Via Frad-
ericksburg-Leave Union Station week 49,
4:O5 a. M; AGO a. m SOS a. m; HIS a N
3.S5 p. m; $500 pm; 1920 p. m: SundaTs
N:20 a. m; 1900 a. m: 800 a. m: 1856 % n,
500 y. m; and 1870 p. n. Local Tor Fred'
ericksburg, 9.l5 a. m. week days. Time -
departure and connections not guaranteed
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