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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
AT THE STAR.

OF the numerous religious plays
put on the American stage, only
two have survived the torrent OF
ridicule and denunciation heaped
on by the pulpit and the press.
These two plays are Ben Hur''
and "Quo Vadis." The least
known and most unassuming of
the two Is "Quo Vadis," though
critics have all Joined in proclaim
ing that 1t teaches the greater
moral and spiritual lesson.
The McRae players at the Star
theater have spent weeks in prep
aration for the presentation next
week of superb Interpretation of
Sienkiewiz' terrible novel. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
WHAT PRESS AGENTS
HAVE TO SAY ABOUT
COMING ATTRACTIONS

The 750th performance of "The
Girl Question" the wonderful mu-
sic play, which comes to the Ia
coma theater soon, was celebrated
In Washington Wednesday, Dec.
II. Three hundred and thirty
nine of these were played in Chi
cago, while the balance have been
played in tour which has reached
from Atlantic City, N. j., to San
Francisco, CAL, and from New
Orleans to St. Paul.
Less than five years ago Henry
Blossom, who wrote Checkers, -
mile. Modesto "The, Yankee
Consul" and "The Red Mill"
which comes here soon, was an in
surance clerk in st. Louis at SIS
per" Now his income in royal
ties from his writings easily aver
age $4,000 a year.
Jules hurry is presenting Flor
ence Gear this season in Edwin
Milton Royle's musical play sue.
cess, Marrying Mary" The part
of Mary Montgomery gives Miss
Gear every opportunity for the dis.
play of her powers as a singing
Coincidence. She comes to the
Tacoma soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
ROLLS 40 FEET
Down STEEP
INCLINE

After slipping on the edge of
the deep gulch at Twenty-seventh
and Tacoma avenue late last night
and rolling for 40 feet down the
steep incline, Henry Milone, broth
er or City Detective James Milone,
was picked up, unconscious, and
hurried to the st. Joseph's hospi-
tai.
At first 1t was believed that he
had received fatal injuries, but
the physicians soon reported him
out of danger.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
BILL TO PENSION
JUDGES IS
PASSED
(Times Special service.l

(Times Special Service.)
OLYMPIA, March 6.-The sem
ate yesterday passed bill to pen
sion supreme court judges on half
pay after they have reached the
age of 65 and been on the bench
Is years.
Senator Stevenson fought the
proposition and wanted to know
who was going to pension the
man who digs in the ditch at So
a day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
WILL SING new
ELK SONG

The new Elk song, "B. P. O..
e." which has made great hit
in the East. will be sung for the
first time at the stadium Ministries
given for the newsboys' band
next Friday night.
There will be other new fea-
lures and the indication Is for a
packed house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
AT THE TACOMA.
"UNCLE TOMS CABIN"

"Uncle Toms Cabin" that ia
nous classic of the American
stage, is the attraction at the Ia
coma tonight. The play has
been seen in every section of this
country, but it has had and has
retained popularity never equal
ed and never known by any other
play. 1t is presented by a COM
pany of more than rs persons, of
whom several are Southern dar-
kies, whose harmonious voices
blend In the old plantation melo-
dies and the old Southern slave
songs that long ago touched the
heart of a nation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06

play will be produced with an aug
mented cast, and will have a set of
most elaborate scenery.
The story of "Quo Vadis" is not
known by the theater-going public
to the extent that Ben Hur" is,
but it is really a more forceful
lesson in every detail. 1t deals
with the loves and hates of the old
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
CHAS. b. HANFORD.

One of the most terrible and
tremendous characters of the
drama is that of "Othello," which
Charles B. Hanford will present at
the Tacoma theater on Monday
night. 1t is terrible because of
the rage which inspires it and tre-
mendous because of its simple dig
nifty. Special scenery and cos
tunes have been provided for this
presentation. Mr.. Hanford's en-
gagement opens Sunday night
with "a Winters Tale"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
NEAR DEATH IN BIG POND

NEAH DEATH IN BIG POND
It was thrilling experience IA
Mrs. Ida Soper. to face death. For
Ec t severe lung trouble gave mo
several times nearly caused INV
death. All remedies failed and doc
tors said I was incurabIe. Then
Or; Kings New Discovery brought
quick relief and q cure so perman-
ent that have not been troubled in
twelve years" Mrs. Soper lives ~
Big Pond, Pa 1t works wonders in
Coughs and Colds. Sore Lungs, Hem.
orrhages, LaGrfppe, Asthma, Group.
Whooping Cough and ali Bronchiai
directions. Soc and $1.00. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by all Drug
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
AS TO BUNDLES.

II there were only ONE passenger going to be
on one Of our for the whole trip the size Of the
bags, bundles or baskets that he carried would
make very little difference to this company.
We would want to do everything obliging.
But there must be room for OTHER passen.
gers our cars.
We must give good service to ALL alike.
Remember this when you bring big bundle
onto cars.
Think the other passengers. We are engaged
mot In PRIVATE service but In PUBLIC service.
TACOMA RAILWI
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06

tent Of the things unfolded before
him.
Margaret Oswald will play the
part of Lygia, daughter of a Ly-
gian king.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06
"PAUL GILMORE.

Paul Gilmore, one of the most
popular actors on the American
stage, will appear in Rida john
son Young's great New York sue
cess" "The Boys of Company
B." at the Tacoma theater on
Wednesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-03-06

PAUL GILMORE, IN HIS NEW
SUCCESS, THE BOYS OF COM
PANY B." AT THE TACOMA
WEDNESDAY.
Romans. It tells particularly of
the awful enmity of Nero, Rome's
emperor, and of his final down
fall. 1t tells of the fearful tor
lures which Christians were sub
jected to In the days when Chris
tianity was just bursting into ex-
istence. And yet 1t tells all these
things with such a subtle ease that
the listener hardly realizes the ex-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Hints to Correspondents.

1. Write on only one side of
the paper.
2. Write as plain and legible
ahand az possible.
8. Be especially careful in
writing proper names plainly.
4. Be brief as possible but to
the point in all items of news.
5. Eliminate all jokes of a per-
sonal nature.
%. Mail your letters SO they
will reach US not later than Mon
day. Notify when out of station.
cry and we will re.supply you.
z. Always sign your real
name as well as lnom de plume to
each article, (real name not to be
printed.
The GAZETTE appreciates the
news items sent in by It's friends.
When you have relatives or
friends visiting you, or you know
Of anyone visiting in or out of the
city, drop the GAZETTE card,
or phone or tell us about, which
little kindness will be appreciated
by the editor.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Halletsville Merchants
Organize.

Halletsyille, Texas, Fec. An
organization of the retail mer.
chants Of this place was perfect.
ed yesterday afternoon by,J. Ho.
mer Gaddy, state organizer Of
the Retail Merchants Associa.
ton Of Texas. The Organization
viii he known as the Merchants
Association, and, it viii be a
branch Of the state organization.
It is organized for mutual pro.
lection and is regarded by the
local merchants as q good thing.
Seventeen merchants oined yes.
terday.
The following officers were
elected: Otto Won Rosenberg,
president; E. H. Mitchell, vice
president; Ed. Lehman, score,
tarY and treasurer. Regular
meetings viii be held hereafter.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11

ingly.
Miss Julia Cold, as Mrs. Mold,
was natural and effective, but
lspsed occasionally in the lang
uage of her station in life. This
lady would do better if she were
cast for u different role.
Mrs. Merton by Carrie Kunet.
ka was another thankless part,
but the lady brought out all there
was in it.
The play was witnessed by a
large audience Of the best people
of Sinner and was well received
throughout. Come again, ladies
and gentlemen, and you will be
heartily welcomed.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Death Of DR.. vettermann.

. Granger, Texas, Feb, 8. Fun,
eral services over the remains OF
DR.. E. Van Vettermdnn, who
died Thursday morning at nine
o'clock, occurred Friday at elev-
en- o'clock. at his home in West
Granger. The deceased was SIS
years of age, native of Ger.
many and moved here i've years
ago from Sinner, Texas aud has
since been continuously engaged
in the pursuit Of his profession.
A wife and one little girl survive
the deceased. Intsrment in the
Bohemian cemetery.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
"Not Such A Fool AS He
Looks"

The Yoakum Dramatic Club
appeared in Sinner last Thursday
night, February 4, at the Opera
House in the comedy in Q acts,
entitled mot Such a Fool Az He
Looks, and gave nice smooth
performance. Several Of the
characters were exceptionally
well rendered.
Mr.. Mat Mathis, assSir Simon
Simple, had q difficult part but
acquitted himself we'll. His per.
Torrance was neither ovArdone
nor underdone but kept well in
hand throughout.
Daniel Murgatroyd, by Mr..
Young DaVitte, although thank
less part, was a good character
ization.
Messrs. Henry Quota and Earl
Kirtley as Mr.. Mold and Freder-
lex Grantley, respectively, gave
good representations Of the char
scters assigned them.
Miss Vivian Roscoe al Felicia
Craven Looked end astad charm.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11

the latter has been under treatment Of
o specialist. We regret TO stats that
Mr.. JAeggli is atill quito i'll. Mrs.
Hischins OF the Cuero hospital, who
attended upon him the first part Of
the week, returned home Wednesday
afternoon. Miss Mamie Walker, also
of the Cusro hospital, arrived We'd
nesday night to take Mrs. Hitchin's
place. -Esgle. =
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
MouIton News.

George Yasger OF Bay City ar
rived Friday to spend few days with
relatives and friends.
There were 4,12o poll tax receipts
issued in Lavaca County this year, a.
sRoinst 4,074 last year.
Mrs. NJ. c, Kubitz, shs has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Rud.
Jaskgl, returned to her homo in shi-
nOf Thursday.
;, bud. and II. T. JaSGKli returned
RatASdAy sssR Gas AAtSstOs WbeFs
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Konensky Doings.

Feb. 8.--As yet nothing that could
be styled vociferouB hos relieved the
monotony OF every day routine.
Adolph Nachlinger and AID. Darilek
OF Moulton were seen at the home of
Franz Ullmnnn yesterday.
Miss LiEzy Hoefner of Flatonis re-
turned today after spending several
days with her cousin, Lizzy Wagner
Mrs. J. Pilsner and son Frank drove
over 10 the county seat last Wednes-
day on business.
The pencil pusher had sweet dream
ono night last week, but did not finish
1t as she awoko too quickly, 3.
W. c. Emler and sister, Annie, of
yonr city spent yesterday evening
with Henry Pohler's family. =
Miss Mary Antrich of Sunt,et school
spent several days the past week With
her cousins Mary and 'Terzie Antrich!'
IA good many Komepskyites attend
cd tho mack ball at Whiting Saturday
night icei sorry could NOT attend
AZ as oil who were present seemed To-
have enjoyed themselves.
Joe Bishunko and Frank Piisner-
we're guests ri the home G; L. Antrich
Sunday.
Many from here attended the mask
ball AZ Novohrad Tuesday night and
had swell time. ~ !.
Paul Westphal and family and Otto
Voclkel and family were guests at the
home Of Henry Westphal Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Antrich and family of
your city spent Saturday and Sunday
with the Leon Antrich family. They
said ihey would likely move to this
section.
Society and itS doings seem to be on
o strike.
Henry Friedrich ana wife moved to
our neighborhood Saturday. We bid
Thorn Welcome.
Eddie Anderle of Kuehne's Grove
paid KomsnHky his regular visit Sun
day.
/ John and Joe Antrich we're among
those who attended the mask ball at
AorAvia Saturday night. They re-
port having had o No. thine.
: We will have sewing party in this
deighborhood pretty soon. Hope We
will have > good time, that is, il I am
invited.
Roman FLIP OF ChArlottenburg
came up Sunday TO invite his best
friends for his birthday. which will be
celebrated Saturday. Hope no one
will fail TO attend this pleasant cele-
brAtion.
August Heinrich ofpear Charlotten-
burg waS rambling along Komensky
streets.
Ben Jansen and Emil Vogt of
Baursvills paid the Aissses Brett
schopf q pleasant visit Sunday; and
Rudy Yo9t the Wenske family,
Examinatiops are the order OF the
day now for the schools. and the pu-
pills will have to put ON their thinking
caps for q while.
The pleasure is over now for the
young gents with their gums and the
poor birds will have rest,
Hugo and Otto Pohler and John
AntSseh paid the Hrncir family a call.
yesterday. ,,.,.
Henry Brsitschopt and Henry Wen
ske paid . flying visit to the Misses
Haikenwasldsr Sunday. J5S.
Only fourteen short Days to George
Waahington's birthday. How win
you celebrate II? n
WIN ring OF and give the other Ger.
respondents Q chance. $50 \
hsnnn's oAsls
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Eggs Eggs \

The season for eggs is now on
US, and we will be in the market
for more than ever before, hay.
ing connected up with the largest
firms Of the North and East; and
keeping posted by wire daily,
can give our customers all the
advantage OF the market. We
can also pay top prices for Tur.
keys, Chickens, Hides, etc. We
will appreciate your business
and make it your advantage to
deal with us.
S. A. CARNES & SON,
The Cash Produce Buyers,
Sinner and Yoakum.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
A Number of Women are Getting Rich.

We know OF who started in the pecan business with
only hundred dollars and eight later sold for
thirty thousand dollars and then took her and invested
pecans. She will be rich she lives years
She used few dollars ordinary and the
pecan patience and time did the All the South
who running orchards successfully Every
Ivaca County Texas should that anumber pecan
planted around her home.
BY dropping postal card local agent G. Habermach
or Sinner, Texas, he will give you full information
SOUTHERN NUT NURSERY CO.,
Lafayette La. or Ocean Springs Miss i
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-02-11
Poll Tax Payments.

The following number OF poll tax re-
ceipts, by voting precincts, we're Is
sued out OF Tax Collector Benefits
ONCE up to Feb, /:
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06
a VERY SIGNIFICANT FACT.

The London Times, ia an issue fol-
tariff bill wen To conference com
mittoc. printed a large cight-pas'e
supplement entirely given up to it
Not only were the increases and de-
ereases Of the bin all shown IN tabu-
lar form rs the result Of a careful
analysis. but dispatches were printed
from all the principal capitals of
Europe rs to the attitude with which
the bin was being received. and in
addition special articles treated the
effect OF the bill on each of the lead
ing lines Of manufacturing aud COM
mcrcc engaged IN by English firms
such Il publication, says the Chi
ltceord-iierald, was not only a
tribute to British journalism. but
also a striking indication Of the Elk
tent to which the eyes Of Europe are
conferred upon on country IT was a
or more ago when we first
woke up to the fact that we were be
ing regarded AS a world power in
Of an Isolated country. The
tendency since then has been not to a
less emphatic assertion OF that fact,
10 a more emphatic assertion. Ear
from being exaggerated, the phrase
that every mouth then repeated has
tnkon on more and more meaning.
The best of 1t Is, however. that no
hostile feeding between us and Euro
powers can be seen to be gcrmi-
Both our distance and our
strength by which latter factor is to
be understood not our army ana navy
but our wealth and citizcnship-fayor
maintenance of peaceful relations
n pcrmHncncN.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06

and on reaching the spot. where h(
or and four others were unanimously
Of the opinion that the man was deat
ana the chief began Investigations foi
signs of q struggle or conflict.
The stranger was almost inaccessi
Bile owing to the fact that the briar,
on the bush were long and sharp ant
after several attempts to raise him
from his position one of the mer
caught him by the feet ana dragged
him out.
The thorny bed was more than tn.
dead man could stand. however. ano
upon the insertion of the thorns into
his anatomy. he let out one lona
scream of pain, which could be hcare
for blocks. The undertaken was dunn.
founded at the dead mans cries anC
while Benson and Fred White wer,
shaking With flight. the Mexican
alone literally took to the woods anC
has not been heard of since.
Koch was the first to realize the
situation and after he had pronounced
the man not dead, but sleeping the
others took heart and he was lifted
into the ambulance which had beer
taken to the scene for the purpose oi
bringing back his dead body.
The man was given medical atteu-
ton on reaching the city and is noW
doing nicely. The trouble was an ep-
leptic fit brought on by lmbibing toe
freely OF the boozerine.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06
BURN THE WORMS.

The good old summer time has its
%annoyanecs as well as It's attractions.
and the one of the former class that
If claiming the greatest share Of pub
lie attention. IN own just now, Is tho
caterpillar. This pest Is not as bad
as il is In some years. Like AL other
crops. it seems 10 be short on account
of the season, but nevertheless it Is
sufficiently abundant to be very am
moving when 1t drops u sample Of
Itself between your collar and our
neck The naturalist VIII inform you
that the caterpillar ~ not a finished
work, but Is merely the grub from
which the butterfly ~ evolved, and
that since the butterfly Is one Of the
most beautiful things IN the world,
nature should be permitted to carry
cut her design ana complete the
product. That VIII be a potent atRu-
Inent when the time comes II which
we may need to replcnish our supply
OF butterflies, but meanwhile we can
get along very wei with those we
have, and q coal oil torch, on the end
At a pole. lighted ana brought Into
cunl melton with a caterpillar's most
in the cottonwood tree. viii render
conditions IN Albuquerque a good
deal moro satisfactory to the average
pedestrian And II every one Will
give but u few moments to burning
the nests on the trees in front Of his
own premises. the caterpillar nuts-
ancc VIII very soon be abnted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06
UNCLE SAM REACHING OFT.


The New York journal Of Com.
meree says The appearance OF III,
United States IN the ranks Of inter-
national lenders naturally cxcites In
terest In all the great money markets
of the world It Is not precisely a
new phase of national activity. for
the Investments Of our people have
reached very large figures of late
years IN Mexico and Canada. But
this manifestation OF financial and
industrial enterprise Immediately be
You'd our 1871 borders is manifcstly
less striking than the ueW reaching
out after the means Of employ ing
capital in ChiuH, and the possibilities
of expanding American trade by tho
establishment Of a great pan-Amcrl-
IA banking institution.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06
Tales ofthe Town

"It is a noteworthy commentary on
the brand Of young men who attend
the University of New Mexico" said
the father Of a student at that insti-
tuition yesterday, that they are young
men who are not afraid of work in
vacation time. You see very little
down here of the type of wide seated
trousers student who in the east
spends his vacation largely in papa's
automobile or boating on Lake Eionk-
atonk. The Varsity man here after
struggling with Greek and Latin and
calculus during the term jumps into
a grocery wagon or some equally
prosaic pursuit when vacation comes
and lays by an honest penny To help
out with his expenses next term. 1t
shows the kind of stuff the young
men of the southwest are made Of"
The citizen mentioned had gone to
the trouble OF making out It list of the
Varsity students who have been max
ing a noise like Il horny handed son
. ia gun his summer. The list in
cludcs the following.
Walter and j. Allen, ant re
shops. Gillette Cornish, Santa Fe
round-house; Edwin Ross, engineer |
ing with his father. surveyor Pitt
Ross. Lyle Abbott, in his fathers
grocery store; u. r.. Lane. solicitor
Kitchen cabinet. c. H. Lembke
in the masonry business with his ia
thcr. Lawrence +. Lee, insurance
Elwood Albright, with the John Lee
Clarke concession at the Seattle eN-
position; G. + Rogers, with the Au-
tomato Telephone company in Chi
cage; J. w. Miller, American Lum-
Der company; Grover G. Emmuns,
Santa Pc railroad, J.. j. and j. +.
Emmons. American Lumber com
pany. Ira Boldt. } T. Brown. post
NJ j. McGuInness. in law of
flee OF q. : klock, Grover Dcvinc.
bookkeeper. j. j. Salisbury, black
smith shop, c. Mcconnell, clerk; SAT-
ford. office work. two .Arnes boys. at
in Maxwell city: Kirk Bryan,
and Hawkins grocery. Hugh
Bryan. Jaffa Grocery company.
Pretty Industrious bunch of Young
mon, that.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06
\ NEW CIVILIZATION.

Nine Annie Besunt arrives amone
US, says the New York World, pro.
claiming the dawn Of Il new ciyiliza-
ton. She Is more sweeping In
prophecy than Dr. Eliot. who merely
summarizes a new religion Being
tho high prietess Of theosophy, a
philosophical and mystic cult which
looks FOR final good In everything
she haatens to stamp as helpful t.
the general cause the uttefance OF
the retired head Of Harvard
IN order 10 understand something
Of Mrs. Besants phrophecy We must
Know that %theosophy contemplates
for the worlds at lnrge seven periods
of manifestation known rs rounds,
While IN IA Of these rounds are
seven great foot-taees. to each Of
V hieh are seven sub-faees, We are. -
says the seefess. in the firth sub
rae Of the firth root-tace. and are
on tho upward cycle Of the fourth
round" Since the fourth round Is,
theosophicully, the deepest and dark
Of them all. we have been at the
worst Of things. What can be
palmer than that any change must be
toward the best
Mime Besant. nevertheless. is II
clever and an interesting Woman
The autitype Of Mrs. Eddy, she rep
resents ~supefeulture as against the
tsbrfAtfau G~pIpnffgttA gfp1uttgft. af
faith. Believing IN souls that rove
while awaiting fresh incarnations,
she can tell fearlessly OF seeing and
talking with i ghost IN u London
bus. She is a radical Of radicals, an
Intellect plunged in Unrest.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-06
"A PARTY ~ REVOLT

tndrr The torceo'ns caption th'
NV i'ih NNilN ftNl'NN the new
tariff bin from a democratic stand
point
The World Is the ahlest aud fore.
most democratic journal ia the pouu-
try, and therefore its observations
upon party conditions may very
properly De given serious c%onsidera-