Richmond Palladium (Daily), 6 November 1901 — Page 4

RICHMOND DAILY PALLADlusf, WElXESDAT, NOVEMBER 6 1901

Richmond Palladium WEDNE-JO VY. NOV. 6. 1901. THE PALLADIUM CO. Old and na Phonas Me. 21.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION! On yaar by wail, tag paid - - 3.00 On ah " .26 Oas wk, by arrlar - ... - .06 31 r. Croker has announced his abdication of the throne of Tammany. He will probablj take up his residence ia England. Tnere was a state Democratic love feast at Franklin last night. The exercises must have been greatly enlivened by the flection news. The lndi inapolis Sentinel enthusiastically announced this morning "Kentucky is safe." We may add that Taylor and Finley are also safe. Since thS proposition has come before council for a new engine house on the south side the question has frequently been asked what use is beine made of the old engine house on south E street and what revenue, if any, the city is getting out of it. We confess we can not answer the question. Perhaps some member of council can. If not, would it not be well to inquire into the matter? It is quite probable that Senator Wellington's unpopularity on account of his contemptible remark concerning the assassination of President McKinley had something to do with the Republican loss in Maryland. Many Republicans may have remained at home and allowed the state to go by default so as to make it perfectly sure that Wellington would not be returned to the senate. For an off vear election the Republicans did right well yesterday, thank you. In the first place, Tammany was beaten in New York city, Seth Low being elected mayor by an overwhtiiiiiLg majority. This is not strictly a. party victory, but it is the defeat of the strongest Democratic organization in the country and a corrupt iLfluer.ce that has for many years dominated New York city politic?. Ohio more than sustained its good reputation as a rock-ribbed Republican state. Iowa comes up smiling with nearly $100,000 Republican plurality. Nebraska is permanently back in the Republican fold. Pennsylvania of course went largely Republican, though the majority was reduced by a revolt against certain party leaders in that state. We print herewith "an open letter" from Mrs. Wrigley, librarian of the Morrisson-Reeves library, caMing attention to the statement made by Rev. Mr. Kemper in his sermon at Grace M. E. church Sunday evening that "there are books kept in the public library of this city that are a shame and disgrace; something that w.ll break out in a plague in the life of some corrupt bey." Mrs. Wrigley very properly asks for a more specifi sta tea ent as to these corruptiag books. Tne Morrisson-Reeves library is one of Richmond's most highly prlz si institutions. Like our public scbo.s it is for the benefit of all the people in tho community. It is intended, as far as possible, to cover the whole field of respectable literature. It is not supposable that all classes aud all ages will read all the books in the library. Many of these books are only used for reference, often for the, purpose of combatting theories and ideas promulgated by them. Some of them advocate theories not in harmony with strictly orthodox teachings. Others contain para.rrapcs not proper food for immature minds. Even the Bible, best of all literature, may be charged with containing some such paragraphs. Bat without including books to which such objections could be made a library would be very unsatisfactory to scholars and to aa intelligent reading public. Throat Sore? There's no telling . what a sore throat will do if you give it "right of way." Uncertain remedies often cause dangerous delay. Make a cure sure with Painkiller, known for half a century as a specific for sore throat, croupe, coughs, and all kindred troubles. Keep it by you for an merenc7.v: It never fails. " Atom! substitutes, there is but one Pain- ,

AMUSEMENTS. We have not ba1 a repertoire com

pany here for a long time that has ! 2iven the satisfaction the Bronsonsl re givict a thePmlliDS, clooiog toniyht. L.ii evening they had a jd sized audience and the applause wasfrtqsent and loud. The play was well put on and the specialties enjoyable. One thing which impresses the audience is the evident ability and wish to please of the entire company. There are many old timers in the company who are remembered here as being here with standard companies in years past and what they do is well done. They are thorough old-school actors. The matinee this afternoon brought out a nice audience of ladies to see "East Lynne." Tonight they give the "Lady of Lyons" which is their star production and those who see them tonight will see them at their best; as well as as fine a presentation of this staudard favorite as has ever been seen here, no matter what company has put it on. TOMORROW NIGHT. OLD DAN TUCKER While the comedy of "Old Dan Tucker," to be presented by Dan Sherman and Co. at the Phillips tomorrow evening, has been pronounced a bright satire bv the people throughout the country during the past two years, the play in itself is of minor importance, the specialties and musical numbers introduced almost continually during the action of the comedy being the features that have placed this work at the head of its class. WHEN WE WERE TWENTV-ONE. An announcement which will be received with delight by all theatre goers who relish the best in the dramatic world is the early appearance in this city of a great company in Esmondas "Wben We Were Twenty One." This play gathers interest from the comradship which exists between four men of middle age, growing out of the com janionshipof their youth. There were five in the little circle of those friends, but one died, and the others devote themselves to the care and training of their friend's son, a young scrapegrare, known as the "Imp." who has barely reached the age of twenty-one, and is industriously sowing his wild oats. The "Imp has secretly contracted a marriage with an adventuress and his guardian, Dick Carewe, and the oth ers seek to save him from the conse quence of his indiscreet act. It is a story of the foolish ways of boyhooa and the saving wisdom cf middle age. THOM l'St N -SETON. Peo. Ie should not neglect getting their seat for Tbompson-Seton at the Gen net t Friday. Thj attraction is unique. There is but one in the world like it, and tfais is the one. Mr Seton cmes here from Eihart by special train. The booking was an awkward one. mean intra long jump atd one in which the railroad map bad not been well consulted, so there were no regular trains that would bring him here in time. On the af ternoon of Friday of this week at 3 o'clock he delivers h's lecture which is especially for children and the price is 20 cents to all parts of the house. wh:ch will be filled. It is thought some attempt will be made to let the school children out early that afternoon that the children may all hear hira. The regular course lecture occurs at nigbt and if the childrea can begotten out in the afternoon the room will be left for grown people in the evening, and it will all be needed. " About 250 good seats left for the Popular Lecture Course. Plat at Westcott pharmacy. ' 6 2 Thanksgiving Necessities. The celebrated 'Crown" steel roasters S7c. Fine Sheffield carving sets f 1.30. Bread boxes 50c. Flour bins 75c. Cups, saucers, plates, tumblers and china to make the table inviting. "Marion Harland" nickel coffee pots 47c and up. Roger Bros.' finest silver knives, forks and spoons very much cheaper than others ask for them. , You get: your money's worth with us. Iliff's Department Store, Sixth and Main. Don't fail to hear Ernest SetonThompson at the Gennett Friday afternoon - and evening.: Lecture illustrated by stereopticon. t-2t

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BANDITS OF BULGARIA.

Conditions cf Miss Stone's Cap-! tivity Told by W. E. Curtis, POLITICAL ASPECTS OP TEE 0ASE Threatened War Between Tnrkrj and Bulgaria May Be Hastened by the Klilnapias Incident Similar Atrocities Canard Torko-ltaiiai War The Macedonian Problem. Tlie Chicago Record-Hera Id priuts a special cable from its well known staff correspondent. William K. Curtis, now In Bulgaria, which clearly and most admirably sets forth all the complicated conditions underlying the remarkable case of Miss Stone, the American missionary now In the bands of Bulgarian or Macedonian brigands. Mr. Curtis' statement, written from Sofia, is as follows: The war which is threatened between Bulgaria and Turkey may be hastened by the Stone Incident. Macedonia, or Uoumella, now a Turkish province, formerly was a part of Bulgaria. Its inhabitants, who are Christians, are descended from the same stock and have largely intermarried with the Bulgarians. They are now suffering from the persecutions of the Turks. Similar Bulgarian atrocities caused the Turko-Russian war of 1S77. By peace treaty the sultan granted to the Macedonians Independence similar to that enjoyed by the Bulgarians, but a c: iference of European powers held at Berlin restored the province to Turkey upon guaranties of the appointment of a Christian governor and relief from persecution and excessive taxation. As usual the sultan's promises remain unfulfilled. The persecutions are growing worse, and murder, robbery and rapine are coutinual. The exasperated Christians are preparing for retaliation, and a revolution will take place as soon as conditions are favorable. The so called Macedonian committee of Bulgaria was organized for the purpose of providing money and arms aud assisting in the preparations for an outbreak. The Macedonians are now well organized. The peasants have guns concealed and drill at night In the forests under Bulgarian officers. Almost every citizen of Bulgaria bcyngs to the organization and contributes liberally to the cause. The government of Bulgaria encourages the movement and lias organized a large army to assist the Macedonians when the revolution begins. Indirect encouragement aud sympathy are extended by Russia, which practically controls the Bulgarian government. Any unusual provocation is likely to; cause an outbreak. The Macedonian: committee is anxious to involve Turkey j and the United States by means of tbej Stone incident. It needs the ransouit money to buy ammunition. j The Macedonian committee is a partt of the national existence. Both support-1 ers and opponents of the government unite in the movement, hence the government is powerless to control or punish the bandits. The Turks are equally powerless; as the captors are Bulgarians. The payment cf the ransom, therefore, is absolutely necessary. The former officers of the committee were deposed last summer because of rascality. The president. Boris Saraoff, disappeared two days after the kidnaping of the missionary. Hl3 whereabouts is not known, but he is believed to be with Miss Stone. Saroff is a notorious desperado. lie was recently acquitted of murder, al though undoubtedly guilty, and has! been engaged in a general system of blackmail to raise funds for the proposed revolution. He has extorted money from high government officials and wealthy citizens by means of anonymous letters threatening to abduct their children. The government is afraid to arrest him because the common people consider him a great patriot. The present officials of the Macedonian revolutionary committee, who are honorable men, abhor the kidnaping of Miss Stone and publicly disavow sympathy with the brigands. Stoyan Mikhailovsky, the new president, is a highly respected literary man aud poet. He recently published an article denouncing the act and expressing regret lest It prejudice the European public against the movement for Macedonian Independence. All the communications that have been received from Miss Stone have been written In the Bulgarian language, which proves that her captors are Bulgarians. If the latter were ordinary bandits, they would be satisfied with a small ransom, but the revolutionary committee Is In need of a considerable sum of money. The last case of the kidnaping of a foreigner occurred near the same place. The victim was an agent of the British Bible society, and no politics was involved in the affair. He was detained for three months and then ransomed for $2,000. The Macedonian sympathizers believe that If the full amount Is paid they can communicate with the captors easily. The local organ of the Macedonian committee published the news of the capture and named the amount of the ransom several days before the demand for the money was made. The Bulgarians have sent soldiers tc drive the bandit Into Turkish territory to evade responsibility, but have done nothing else. : ; - ... ; Prince Ferdinand is Indifferent to the affair. He remains at Varna, a waterIn; place on the Black sea. The ministers express sympathy with the missionary, bat dare do nothing, fearing the Macedonian sympathizers.

loak Department . The chilly November days are here With need for heavy wraps. AVe lrave selected the very best we could find. There is not a questionable coat in our collection. The care we give to the selection of this very important line is a sufficient guarantee of their excellency. Make the rounds, if you please ; buy where style, material and prices are right, and there isn't a doubt but that we will sell you your winter wrap NOTE THE TWO SPECIAL NUMBERS LOT I Ladies and Misses' Automobile Cot, 42 inches long, made of a good Kersry c'oth, with high storm AiA AA collar, front aud back yoke, with turn back cuffs and nine rows of stitching around the bottom, silk, serge Q I II IJIJ lined, with large pearl buttons and in all colors and sizes. Price LOT II La.iies' and Misses' 27-imh Jackets with hih storm collars and the be.t satin lining, all colors and Jfl ftfl sizes, beautifully made. Price OIU UU B .-sides the above we show an endless line to uit all a es and sizes. Prices ranjjing from f.l.OO t J $73 10 each. Before selecting your winter garment e us a call a:id be convince! that we have what vou waut. HASEMEIER & SIEKMANN. THE ONE PRICE D1IV (i( CDS STOKE.

PHILLIPS o o I OPERA HOUSE. MURRAY SWISHER, Lessees and Managers. AN EVaNTFUL EVENT I THE BRONSON CO. Headed by the well known HARRY and ' MAE CODY LANGDON. j FOR THREE NIGHTS, Nov. 4, 6 and 6, t Ith Matinee Wednesday afternoon. A superb organization of 25 amusement courtiers, including their own operatic orchestra of talented muM.isns which will render a rare mnsical treat while the audience is being seated The scenery carried by the Hronson Company required 11,988 feet of canvas on which to paint it. .1 hat Grand New Produetion A ROYAL SPY By C. Walcott Russellwill be presented. ;This coupon and 31c will admit two ladies or one and one gentleman to the opening perform ance Monday night if reserved before Op lu Prices; 10, SO and ZOo. Seat sale op2ns Saturday at Westcott Pharmacy. Cheap With a view to lending money, in small fums, at much less rates of interest than is generally being charged, the Indiana Loan Company has opened for business in Rooms 40 and 41, Colonial Building: Home Plione 1341 We are the people for you to see, hecausc we make loans of every description at about one-half the rates you have been paying A TItAXS ACTIONS SHAT.Ti BE (OXSlllEHEI) MKKTI.Y (OXFIhEMIAL. Feel free to call on ns, and. whether j-ou wish to borrow money at present or not. we want to convince yon that the Indiana Loan Co. is folly prepared to take good care of all customers who may wish to borrow money on live-and-let-live" te:ms. The Indiana Loan Co. Rummage Sale. The ladies of St. Paul's Episcopal church will hold a rummage sale in room ?2T Main street, betrinnicg- on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Docatious thankfully received at the room Mrndaj. 4 St East End Market Closed. The city market will be held only at the South A Market place the balance of the season. Time of holding: Wednesday and Friday mornings and Saturday afternoon and evening until Thanksgiving. 5.3 rv " E O- Dcxhah, :-: Market Master. '

Smith & Sherman

We desi'e o announce a ipamiaag Friday. Xov. 8, At our store- MR. OTTO of Detroit will show you all the new, up-to-date Purs for the season . Fur Jackets and Coats, Cluster Scarfs in Marten, Mink, Sable, Chinchilla, Blue and lied Fox. Mr. Otto will take special orders for all kinds of furs and all repair work. BRIN'Ci YJI K OI-D 1'1'KS. All work and furs sold under a guarantee. FRIDAY, NOV. 8.

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cent per hour. It is handsomely Peter Johnson O ENNETT Theatre. la MURRAY & SWISHER. Leassee M(j Managers. SATURDAY: NOV. 9th. "Society event of the season." HeraldWM. MORRIS mmd JOHN T. HALL Hav tfc kaor t prMt a Ciapaay af Artists la H. V. Esaiaatf'a graat stay. When We Were Twenty-one Now running at tie Comedy Theatre. London, England. GREATEST COMEDY OF THE CEXTl'RV. PRICES Lower floor, 50c 75c and Jl -r Balcony 60 and 75c ; Gallery 25c. Sale of seats opens at Westcott Pharmacy

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