Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 262, 19 October 1906 — Page 3

Page Three. ' COPY TO BE Ifj DURING NOVEMBER Ash Cons Theatrical Calendar. TWO HAPPY FUN MAKERS.

The Richmond Palladium, Friday, October 1 9, 1 906.

GENNETT Tonight "Babes in Toyland." Saturday (afternoon and night) "The Warning Bell."

PHILLIPS. All week The Company. Orpheum Stock The Guy Stock Co. Gennett. At the Gennett Theatre all next sveek commencing Monday night this now famous company will present a repertoire of comedy dramas and artistic and refined vaudeville, thus avoiding the long and tedious wants between acts. Mr. G. Carlton Guy, the 'eminent young actor is ably assisted by Miss Inez Mercer and a company of CO people which includes a band and orchestra. Each play has a complete equipment of special scenery and nothing is used that belongs to the theatre but the drop curtain. The opening play will be "My Jim." Ladies will be admitted free Monday night under usual conditions. Popular Prices-r-ilO, 20 and 30 cents will be 'Jhe night prices and 10 cents at the daily matinees. Repertoire at New Phillips. Tonight at the. New Phillip's the Orpheum Stock Comif my will present "Hand of Man." This afternoon the offering Is "College Chums." "A Wife Wanted" will be presented both Saturday afternoon and night. The Orpheum Company is playing to good "business this week and has shown itself capable, not only of putting on acceptable repertoire, but also of . good vaudeville turns that relieve the waits between acts. Those who have not yet seen a production -will not. be disappointed by attending either today or tomorrow. The prices are popular. "Babes in Toyland" Gennett. Babes in 1 oyland comes once once again with its wealth of scenery and gorgeous costumes to the Gennett .Theatre tonight and theatre-goers will have an opportunity of again witnessing, possibly for the last time, Hamlin and Mitchell's stupendous production of Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough's clever concoction. The reason that "Babes in Toyland" has been so popular is that Victor Herbert has never written a more delightful or musicianly score, nor has Glen MacDonough ever dramatized or written previously so entertainingly, besides which Julian Mitchell, who is known as the Belasco of the extravaganza stage,, has never invented or presented stage pictures that can possibly compare in beauty to those offered in "Babes." "The Warning Bell." Gennett. "The Warning Bell" a splendid attraction is offered the patrons of the Gennett next Saturday matinee and night. The story is written around a beautiful country girl, who goes WOIIT ANTAGONIZE L Ohio Valley Improvement Association Careful in Step It Took. MANY CLASHES OCCURRED UP RIVER AND LOWER DELE GATES IN SESSION AT PORTS MOUTH HAVE SEVERAL EX CHANGES OF WARM WORDS. PcrtJ -. rc 'Urination cf the recommendations o fered in past conventions was ma '. in the resolutions passed by the Oh; Valley Improvement association. Th committee meeting previous to ti session of the association was rrterXr by frequent clashes between up rive and lower river deler;at?s.. The bon? of contention was a plank giving tit lower river the preference in improve ments which may follow .In the future. Cartain Rodgers of Pittsburg led the attack on the proposition which was championed by former Con gressman Frank B. Posey of Indiana. "Harmony finally prevailed, the Pitts burg man withdrawing his objections. Another controversy arose over the efforts of Attorney Gideon C. Wilsor of Cincinnati to have the executive committer cf the association exert influence in having the government eight-hour law axsended and blaming the law with restricting river improvements. Congressman .B. B. DovnercfV"v " - - .i..,.,,.,.

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IRA SWISHER, Mgr. MATINEE AND NIGHT

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Budd Ross and Gertrude Bar Thold as at the Gennett away to a boarding school, and who is led astray by the inevitable villian, whose game is to rob the rich father by working on him through her. The first act shows the quaint old farm house and introduces many entertaining country characters. The second act shows the interior of the magnificent gambling palaces in New York, where the child and her mother are held prisoners and from which they make their thrilling escape. Act third depicts a faithful reproduction of the famous Grace church during an even ting service, rne Heroine is aoout 10 be taken to jail on a trumped up charge of theft niade against her by a pal of the, villian, when the young village parson to whom she had plighted her love as a girl appears upon the scene and saves her. The past act is back on the farm. The husband has beeTi shot during a daring attempt at escape from prison. The village parson marries her even tually, and the remainder of her life is happy. a. - 111-T.iU ci - :i.ia.titin3 aaCthe report cf tllo ccimnltteo on the subject was withdrawn and ordered stricken frcra tha records. ' John A. I:c cf Arkansas, field agent of the Nst'oaal Rivers and Harbors congress, a,1 '.rocred the convention on the necessity cf the amalgamation cf all improvement associations to indues congress to c.Cozt a broader and more liberal policy towards waterways. The? association selected Wheeling, W. Va., for the next convention. Christian Temperance Worr.cn. Boston, 0':t. IS. The actual bust ness of the liiennial convention of the World's Women's Christian Temperance union in this city has commenced. A devotional service in the Park Street church was followed by the opening, of the convention proper in Tremont temple, the delegates beins called to order by 'Mrs. Lillian M. X. Stevens, of Portland, Me., vice pres-id?nt-at-Izrge cf the world's W. C. T. U. The president, Lady Henry Somerset, being detained at home by illness, Mrs. Stevens will preside throughout the convention. Governor Guild extended the welcome of the state and Mayor Fitzgerald that of the city, be fore the roil call of members. The remainder of the day was taken up wfth organization and the reports cf officers, committees and missionaries. A letter of felicitation received from Lady Somerset ras read. A Lucky Postmistress is Mrs. Alexander, of Cary, Me., who has found Dr. King's New Life Pills to be the best remedy she ever tried for keeping the stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order. You'll agree with her if you try these painless purifiers that infuse new life. Guaranteed by A. G. Luken & Co., druggists. Price 25c Palladium Want Ads Pay.

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Alan and Jane in "Babes In Toyland' .this evening.

WELL LIKED AT DAYTON. Manager of the Victoria Liked "Babes in Toyland" Better Than Last Season. Manager Swisher last evening received a telegram from G. C. Miller, manager of the Victoria Theater at Dayton, which read as follows: "Babes in Toyland, better than last season, with the original company." The show played at the Victoria Wednesday night. It was at Piqua, O., last night. No story ever written has aroused deeper interest from the reader than "The Masquerader." Begins tomorrow morning in the Palladium. Don't miss the first installment. LABOR LEADERS SPEAK MITCHELL AND GOMPERS Urge Pennsylvania Voters to Support Candidacy of T. D. Nichols For Congress and Eight Other Union Men For Legislature. KtranLu. . ... . J oho Mitch ell, president cf the American Feden tion cf Labor, addressad a meetic here in the interests of the candidac of District President T. D. Xicholi: of the United Mine Workers, for con gress and tho eight labor union me: who have been nominated for the leg islature in the Lackawanna district Mr. Mitchell sr.id it was the first tin:, in his career that he had spoken pub licly in the interest of any candidatt of any political party, ire said he wa? not a member of any political party but. rather reserved the right to su. port any candidate whom he thougn would promote the welfare of the war earner. . - ' " Athens Appointees. Athens, O., Oct. 18.- Xo time h? heen lost by the new trustees for th Athens State hospital, recently a; pointed by Governor Harris,, and th following is the list of their appoint ments: Superintendent, Dr. J. T. Han son, Gallipolis; steward, Samuel R. Mitchell, Wilmington; storekeeper, A. G. Combs, Xoble county. All will begin their duties Xovember 1 with the exception of Storekeeper Combs, who starts in October 25. Steward Carpenter will serve on until November 15 to post his successor on his duties. Don't miss the first installment cf "The Masquerader." The story will begin in the Palladium tomorrow morning. Watch, for it.

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PRICES : Matinee,

ON SALE AT THE WESTCOTT PHARMACY.

Richmond's Centennial History to be Published Shortly After Holidays.

A FULL LIST OF WRITERS. WORK HAS BEEN DIVIDED AMONG A LARGE NUMBER OF PERSONS PROSPECTS EXCELLENT FOR A GOOD BOOK. According to the present plan the publication of .the Centennial History of Richmond .will begin, soon after the holidays. After the decision cf the Centennial Committee' to postpone the observance of the one dredth anniversary of the founding of Richmond until next . summer, the Committee in charge of the Centen nial History decided to postpone the appearance of the book until next May, thinking a time near the celebration would be more opportune for the sale of the book. The editors wish to renew the request that all who have generously agreed to write chapters for the Centennial History have their work ready for submission some time in November. Citizens of Richmond are also invited to make suggestions that would contribute to the interest and value of the forthconht; volume. The work as now planned is as follows: I. POLITICAL HISTORY. A. C. Lindemuth, Chairman. Territorial and Early History to ISIS .Jesse S. Reeves. Municipal Richmond A. C. Lindemuth. History of the Fire Department Isaac Dougan. The Henry Clay- Mendenhall Incident Mrs. William Mendenhall. The Underground Railroad Walter S. Davis. The Work of the Sanitary and Christian Commission Mrs. Sarah Wrigley. Richmond's part in the Civil War Judge D. W. Comstock. Richmond's part in the . SpanishAmerican War Captain Paul Comstock. Story of the Removal of the County Seat Mr. Lindemuth. Richmond in State nnd Xational Affairs Mr. Lindemuth. II. SOCIAL HISTORY. Prof. Hodgin, Chairman. The First Settlers of Richmond Prof. Hodgin. The American Elements Coming to Richmond Prof. Hodgin. The Germans Mr. Fred Bartel. The Irish Joseph W. Kenney. The Nationalities Represented in Richmond Prof. Hodgin. The Negro in Richmond Harry Goins.' The Richmond Bar Judge Henry C. Fox. Richmond Physicians Dr. D. W. Stevenson. , The Charities of Richmond Miss Fidelia Parker. Temperance and Moral Reform Mrs. Robert Randle and Mrs. Eliza Morris. Fraternal Organizations Prof. Torrence. Civic Improvement Prof. Heironimus. The Newspapers B. F. Wissler. Musicians Miss Gaston. Art and Artists Miss Esther G. White. III. INDUSTRIAL HISTORY. Leonard. T. Lemon, Chairman. Richmond Florists Fred Lemon. History of the National Road Demas S. Coe. . - Mercantile History Demas S. Coe. History of Richmond ManufacturersLeonard T. Lemon. History of Banking Edgar F. Hiatt and John B. Dougan. Street and Interurban Traffic Perry J. Freeman. History of the Pennsylvania Railway in Relation to Richmond John L. Rupe. History of the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Railway Henry C. Starr. Telegraphy Tlhone and Express Service Will Reller. Printing and Publishing George Ballenger. ' City Waterworks Howard A. Dill. Natural Gas W. K. Bradbury. IV. EDUCATIONAL and MTERARY. Prof. Harlow Lindley, Chairman. The City Shool System, Including the Jligh School Miss Elsie i Marshall. Earlham College Prof. Lindley. Greenmount Seminary Earl Barnes Business College Prof. Walter B. rFulghum. Other Private Schools. Parochial Schools and Churches. Popular Lecture Course Prof." Ellabarger. The iJniversity Extension W. S.

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Davis. The Morrisson-Reeves and other Li braries Mrs. Ade L. Bernhardt. Literary Clubs Mrs. D. W. Dennis. The Art Association Mrs. M. F. Johnston. V. RELIGIOUS HISTORY. Dr. S. R. Lyons, Chairman. Baptist Church Chajles S. Farnham. St. Andrew's Catholic Rev. Father Roell. St. Mary's Catholic John S. Fitzgibbons. Christian Vestal Harris. Episcopal Miss Lulu Likins. Friends Eli Jay. Lutheran Early History Rev. A. J. Feeger. Lutheran Later History Rev. Conrad Huber. Methodist Episcopal A. W. Hemple man. First and Second Presbyterian Dr. I. M. Hughes. United Presbyterian Sharon E. Jones. . , United Brethren Rev. Hobson. Christian Science Mrs. Jennie Marlatt. , , Salvation Army An Officer. Swedenborgian Miss Mary Baer. City Missions Mrs. Theodore Candler. Richmond Sunday School WorkProf. Fis'e. Chronology of Richmond Jesse S. Reeves and History Committee. United Lrevr.ren Ministers. Cincinnati, O., Oct. IS. The Minis terial Association of the United Brethren church opened its third annual session here. Ministers are present from Ohio, Indiana and'Hli nois. The Rev. J. "Sick of Chicago de livered a sermon which was follower by a number of addresses by the min Isters (present. The following officer, were elected: President, Rev. K. Oehlschlegel, Chillicothe, O.; vie president, Rev. C. Streich, Cleveland O.;' secretary, Rev. H. J. Frank, Dan ville, 111.; treasurer, Rev. J. Assei, Dayton, O. For Treason. Leipzig, Oct. 18. A man named Scheve, who tiied to sell to the French government the secret of the manufacture of the German nickle-coated cartridge, has been sentenced by the imperial Court to four years in the penitentiary for treason. bree mouths and being entirely cored of stomach catarrh and dyspepsia. I tbinlc a word of praiao ia due to C'ascaretg''for their wonderful composition. I have taken numerous other so-called remedies but without avail and I find that Cascarets relieve more in a day than all the others 1 have, taken, would in a Tear." ( James McGuno, 198 Mercer St., Jersey City, K. J. Best Tor Tw n t CANDY CATHARTIC Pleasant. Palatable, Potent, Taste GoM. ro Hood. eTer feicken. Weaken or Grip, 18c. 25c. 56c. Never sold in balk. The Kennine tablet stamped CCC. tmarn teed to euro or your money back. Stirling Remedy Co., Chicago or N.Y. 59a ANN J AL SALE, TEH MILLION BOXES rhxi to tHsheart of

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NEW PHILLIPS THEATER. O. G. MURRAY,.1ANAGER. Week of October 15 ORPHEUM STOCK COMPANY. Supporting the Younaf Romantlclctor, Mr. Arthur Chatterton, and thd

charming soubrette, Iliss Marie rreck.

HIGH CLASStREPEflTOIRE AND VAUDB71LLE

MaViee Dayy, Beginning Tuesday. Friday Matinee: "College Jmms." , Friday Night: "Hand SSXIan." '

Prices 10, 20, and 30 cents. Seats

EN RETT THEATRE... IRA SWISHER, Manftir.

Friday Nightf Oct- 19

Hamlin and Mitchell's Superb IB AIBES iin. Music by Victor Herber ook Droduced by Julian Mitcvril. Excellent cast, Grand Chorus. Prices $1.50, $1.00, 75, 50 and 25 macy. ''

(ft EN N ETT TH E4TRE... : IRA SWISHER, Lsse and nfr. J

CORDON ft BENNETT present atZA Gannett Theatre

Matinee and Night, THE KfiQ A PLAY With the Salt Sea Breezes orCape Pastoral and yet full of Comedy Special prices, Matinee, Adults

and 50. Seats on sale at the Wescott Pharmacy.

? GENNETT THEATRE

One Week, starting Monday NightOct. 22

Matinees daily starting TUESDAY. I

MR. CHAS. W. MERCER PRESENTS THE FAMOUS

, (Guy St o6Bc UAHU ALiU 30 People In ReDertoire Featuring. Mr. C. 4

and Miss Inez Mercer. Specnl.scen

Opening bill "My Jim." X Popular Prices 10 20 30 c Ladies Free Monday Night Seats on Sale at the Westcott

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY.

evefman, woman

at Alford's drugbre. ' Mujrcal Extravaganza. 70 PEOPLE, MOSTLY GIRLS. by Geo. MacDonough. Staged j-'and .Seats on sale at the We an uynsr. SATURDAY, OCT. 20 NEW ENGLAND " , Cod. and Music. 25; children 10 cents. Night, 25, 3 (WISHER. Less and Manager D&$ipzimy UnVfil-l KH 30. Carltor iuy the talented young actor for each play presented. tsWatinees 10 cents. r usual conditions. Pharmacy. and child.

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