Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 49, 27 December 1908 — Page 3
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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1908.
ATTEMPT-TO DRIVE
OUT THE SAL
OS
Chicago Prohibitionists Propose to Make It an Issue At April Election.
READY FOR THE COMBAT
UO-LICENSE LEAGUE CIRCULATES A PETITION TO HAVE THE QUESTION PLACED ON THE MUNICIPAL BALLOT. Chicago. 111., Dec. 26. "Wets" and "drys" are preparing, to light it out at the polls next April over the ques
tion of whether tbe saloons shall be Jbaalshed from Chicago. Petitions to have the proposition Submitted to the voters at the aldermanic elections are being circulated under the direction of the No-Ll-cense League, an organization which sprang into existence a year ago during the Sunday closing agitation. About 80j000 signatures of legal voters are required, the local option law providing that the petitions shall contain at least one-fourth as many names as there were votes cast in the last election, and from the success met by the ftrst canvasers who went in quest of autographs the "drys' expect to have their task flnishel before the end of January. The last day for filing the petition with the election' board is February 25, or sixty days before the election, April 6. Both Sides Ready for Fray. For months past the "drys" have been organizing for the fray, while the "wets" have been quite as diligent. This time the anti-saloon forces declare their intention of profiting by the experience of the big political parties and of shaping their organization on the lines followed by the Republican and Democratic county central committees. Chicago Is to be organized by precincts, the smallest political subdivison being taken as the basis for houses to house canvasses and personal appeals to the voters. The next step higher in the plan of organization is the ward club, to be composed of the precinct officers, and still higher there is to be a controlling committee to consist of two or three delegates from each ward club and to have control of the campaign. Within the next week or two the circulators of the petitions expect that a general banding together will be brought about between all the leagues and societies lu the city having kindred aims with the no-licence men. The Chicago Law and Order League is taking active part in the work of getting the petitions signed. It Is closely affiliated with, the No-License League, and In fact is considered the parent of the later. "Wets" Well Organized. The Prohibitions party, of course, is in the movement. So is the Anti-Saloon League. They have been hammering away since the agitation a year ago, when the "wets" tried to get Tipon the little ballot the question whether Sunday closing should be observed in Chicago. The issue did not come to a vote last spring, but throughout the year, both sides have understood that an effort would be made to get the no-license question on the lltle ballots next spring. Hence both camps have been Industriously getting ready for the fracas for over a year, sovthat the struggle when It does come will be one of the most tremendous that ever enlivened a day at the Chicago polls.
The issue will be concise and clear-
cut, the form which the question will take being stated in the petition which reads: .
"To the Election Commissioners of the City of Chicago: The undersigned, residents and legal voters of the
City of Chicago, respectfully petition
that you cause to be submitted, in the manner provided by law, to the voters thereof at the next election the propo
sition: "'Shall this city become anti-saloon territory?"'
For soma time it was debated as to whether the judicial election in June would not afford a better opportunity for a vote on the saloon question than
the aldermanic elections. This ques
tlon was settled only a week or two ago In favor of the April polls, for the reason that the vote at that time will be larger than in the June elec
tions, and because the leaders of the movement were against dragging a
light over the saloon Into a judiciary
election which is held in Junv DEWEY NOT WELL AT THE AGE OF 71
Birthday of Hero of Manila
Bay, Saturday.
ATTRA CTIONS AT LOCAL PL A Y HOUSES.
Washington, D. C, Dec. 26." George Dewey, admiral of the United tSates
navy. Is 71 years old today. The ad
mlral Is not wejl. For some days he has been suffering from a severe cold and sciatica. There will be some vis
itors to the admiral's house today, all bf whom will ask to see the little cov
ered book. This diary was begun ten
fears ago, and under date of May 1,
(898, it contains the admiral's son's
account of the battle of Manila.
Stones which are used by the lithographers all over the world in making colored pictures are found in a little
district not more than four or Ave fnUes long by two or three broad neat Nuremberg. In Germany. Quarrying
pas gone on there for more than a cen
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and elegant dress. Gennett theatre December 30.
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A MYSTERIOUS SHOT
Leads to Arrest of Prominent New Yorker After the Nurses' Charge. -
GIVES A GENERAL DENIAL.
"The Devil." The Hungarian colony in New York.
with its 100,000 people, was worked up to rare state of enthusiasm when Mr.
Henry W. Savage presented his sole-
authorized production of "The Devil in the metropolis. The play is by Franz Malnar, the first Hungarian
writer to get a hearing in the new world, and the expatriates evidenced
not only their appreciation of the play, but condemned in strongest terms the
managerial interlopers who presented fake versions of "The Devil." The Hungarian papers, of which there are all told about a half dozen, enthusiastically supported Mr. Savage in his fight to maintain , his rights as the only producer sanctioned by the au
thor to present this remarkable play
in America. At the Gennett January 1 to matinee and evening.
"A Woman of the West." The Rocky Mountains have an at
mosphere all their own. There is a fascination about them which takes
possession of the soul of all who live
in or close to them. Once brqught
under this influence it is almost impossible for a person to again wholly
divorce himself from it. He may leave
the mountains for a time, but he is sure to return. The mountain charm grips and holds. The scenes of Father Vaughan's play, "A Woman of the West," are laid in the "Heart of the Rockies." In her production of the piece Annie Mack Berlein has invested it with a scenic dress which repro
duces the fascinating mountain atmosphere. The miner's cabin, the old stage road, the mountain mission church, the interior workings of a gold mine are a few of the scenes which contribute to this effect. While in no sense depending upon its scenic effects for its great success like a beautiful girl, the charm of "A Woman of the West" is enhanced by correct
-Tim Murphy. Mr. Tim, Murphy is to present his latest success, "Cupid and the Dollar," at the Gennett theater on Thursday, December 31. To quote the old printer's sign, the granddaddy of pho
netic spelling, "Nuff Ced," Mr. Mur
phy is sure of a crowded house as
usual. And "there's a reason." The principal one Is his own merry personality so happily projected into the roles lie creates and this one fortified by his fashion of supporting himself by superior artists, furnishing handsome productions, and always giving comedies which are as essentially self-respecting as they are highly diverting and amusing. Mr. Murphy has paid his public all over the land
the compliment of being as shrewd as our friend from Missouri. He has to "show them" on repeated visits that
he is our best living comedian and
that his tact and taste insure and evening with him as the most delight
ful of the year. In "Cupid and the Dollar" he has a strong role fortified by an intensely interesting story and
Is supported by a long cast or superior players. It would be a poor difficult feats. However, in order to
make the bill the best of the season
Manager Murray has booked a number of other efatures for his week's pro
gram. The Prampin Four will present their singing, comedy and danc
ing turn, introducing the greatest col-
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orea iemaie cornel soioisl ui iue ugc. John P. Reed, late of the Hoyt com&
dies, will present amusing nonsense and the American Travelers, Demonia and Bell, in their funny grotesque act.
will add to the excellence of the bill
The usual moving pictures and illustrated songs will complete the pro
gram.
The theater will be closed to vaude
ville Tuesday night on account of the appearance of John L. Sullivan and
Jake Kilrain, and the big athletic pro
gram, which will include a wrestling match between Frank Prindle and Kid
Stern, and two fight pictures.
fool who would go through lire on
laughter only and it's a poor role that
hasn't something solid behind it. This comedian always sees to this. His
f.rst effort is to depict the character,
then grip the audience and while he
holds them in the vice of his art
move them at his magic will to tears
or laughter. Mr. Murphy's leading
woman is again Miss Dorothy Sherrod
The press of other cities are noting
with significant emphasis the beauty
of the ladies' gowns and the com
pleteness of the pictorial investiture
of 'Cupid and the Dollar." New Phillips Vaudeville.
Sir General, a nobleman of the equine world, will be the center of attraction at the New Phillips next week. The young lordling comes from a family in whose veins the bluest of the blue blood of tbe Sheltnad pony
family courses and his excellent breed
ing is exhibited in many ways Sir General is one of the foremost of the
educated horses now being exhibited
He does everything but talk. He adds,
subtracts, uses a telephone, presides
over a cash register, picks out colors
designates and performs many other
Chicago. Dec. 26. Falkner Court Mason, 41 years old, who says he is
president of the Victor Paint and Var
nish Company of New York, was ar
rested eariy today ioiiowing a mys
terious shooting in his apartment on the fourth floor of the Stratford ho
tel.
Maston said he fired at a burglar.
but the police believe the intruder
to have been an imaginary one. He
was locked up at the Harrison street
station on a charge of shooting with in the city limits and disorderly con
net.
The prisoner was held to the grand
ury Thursday by Municipal .Judge
Mill in the Harrison police court on
charges preferred by Ruth R. Lee.
trained nurse.
The man says he was not out of his
room last evening, but the police say
they have evidence of a taximeter
cab ride. When Maston was arrested on the charge made by Miss Lee he
said he was a victim of locomotor
taxia and said at times he was un
aware of his actions.
Medicine That is Medicine. "I have suffered a good deal with
malaria and stomach complaints, but I
have now found a remedy that keeps me well, and that remedy is Electric Bitters; a medicine that is medicine
for stomach aud liver troubles, and for run down conditions." says W. C. Kiestler, of Halliday, Ark. Electric Bitters purify and enrich the blood, tone up the nerves, and impart vigor and energy to the weak. Your money will be refunded if it fails to help you. 50c at A. G. Luken & Co. drug store.
HOUSE THIEVES TO FIND HARDER TIMES
Organization of County Detective Association Now Under Contemplation.
WOULD PROVE A BENEFIT
WEBSTER TOWNSHIP HAS ORGANIZED AND ESTABLISHED PRECEDENT WHICH MAY BE ADOPT- , ED BY COUNTY. It is very probable that as the result of the organization of the farmers of Webster township into a protective association against horse thieves, the movement will become general in the county. Wayne is one of the few counties of the state that does not
have a closely organized and very ef
fective horse thief detective association. A few years ago a similar movement wa? put on foot but the
plans for organization were not consummated. It was believed at the time by a number of the prominent farmers, who were asked to co-operate, that the police organizations in the cities and towns was sufficient to protec the property of the rural residents against theft. The thieves have grown In their daring .however, and their system has been perfected to such an extent that a county-wide movement is now being contemplated. .
Gomez Strikes Castro's Friends Drastic Action Is Taken Against Revolutionary Outbreak In Venezuela Prisoners Will Be Deported.
New York, Dec. 26. A special cable dispatch to the Tribune from Port of Spain. Trinidad, says that passengers arriving that Acting President Gomez has taken drastic steps to suppress friends and supporters of Castro. In order to check any possible rebellion on behalf of the overthrow Executive Gomez, the dispatch says. Is . having every prominent sympathizer of Castro placed under arrest.. The jails are
thus being filled to overflowing with" political prisoners. The leading followers of Castro, it is said, will be deported as further precaution against a revolutionary . outbreak. It is believed here that the energetic measures of the Gomez government will prevent any possibility of an uprising. All of the soldiers in the Venezuelan army who . sympathize with Castro have been discharged and the ranks have been filled with supporters of Gomez.
One of the suggestions provides for the county organization with the Webster township society as a nucleus. The Webster organization has elected officers. With James B. Unthank as president, and Dewitt C. Jay, as secretary, it is believed Webster township can secure enough men upon call to run down any thief, who may be sufficiently daring as to attempt a repetition of the Crowe affair. At the present time the certain Mr. Thief, who departed with the horse and buggy of Mr. Crowe is a badly wanted man. The price of $300 has been placed upon his head in case of conviction. Mr. Crowe offers $100 of this amount for the recovery of his property and the organization of the township owners of live stock has hung up a purse of $200 for the arrest and conviction of the thief.
Polo, Elvvood vs. Richmond, Monday, Dec. 28. 26 3t
Tabitoa: Gold Medal Flour iMdi them alt
AFTERMATH OF DREYFUS SHOOTING Assaulter of Fallieres Crazed By Royalist Propaganda.
Paris, Dec. 26. President Falleries today presided at the council of ministers, showing no sign of perturbation as the result of the attack on him yesterday by Jean Mathis. Mathis, the police believe, has been crazed by the royalist propaganda and his attempt on Falleries ia thought to have been an aftermath of the shooting of Major Dreyfus by Louis Gregori at the canonization services for Einile Zola at the Pantheon last summer. In telling of his attack on the president, Mathis is said to have used the identical language of Gregori after the shootinc
THEY WERE LOVERS
JROM YOUTH
Pretty Hagerstown Romance
Ends in Marriage,:
An attachment that began five years ago, when the bride was but fifteen years old, culminated in the marriage
in this city Wednesday, of Paul La
mar and Miss Maggie Petty, of near
Hagerstown. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. Morton Hobson
The Hagerstown Exponent says the
young people are among the best
known residents of that community,
and a large circle of friends wish them
success. After visiting in this city
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar went to Indianap
olis and other points, after which they
returned home. They will reside on
farm. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Lamar and the bride
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Petty.
Enticing Lobstars to Dth.
In the neighborhood of the Ber
mudas tbe aea Is extremely transpar
ent, so that the fishermen can readily see tbe horns of lobsters protruding from their hiding places in the rocks at considerable depths. To entice the
crustaceans from these crannies they tie a lot of snails In a ball and dangle them in front of the cautions lobster. When be grabs tbe ball tbey ban! him
up.
Hogan Do you believe in dreams.
Mike? Dagan Faith, an' I do! Last
mgnt I d breamed l was awake, an' the mornin me dhream kem thru.
Phillips Theatre ONE NIGHT Tuesday, Dec 29. JOHN L. SULLIVAN, Once Champion of the World VS. JAKE KILRAIN Will give Sparring Exhibition. Jefferies and McCoy Fight Pictures
and Corbctt Fight
Fitxslmmons
Pictures. Prindle and Content.
Earnest Wrestling
Prices 13. 30 and 75c. Sale seats Simmons' Cigar Store.
MUSIC WILSON Pboac 2074 Adams Drug Store
Makt Elxk:
Gold Medal Flour Is ths best for mak
ing everything. 8abiv4.
609 MAIN STREET ED. A. FELTMAN Assorted sizes In Glass Cigar Jars, Ash Trays and Plates, also assorted Cigar Bands and Csntsr Pieces for Decorative Work. Full Line of Pipes and Smokers' Supplies. Smoke American Kid, beat 5c Cigar. ED. A. FELTMAN 609 MAIN STREET
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PHILLIPS THEATRE WS High Class Vaudeville
Prampin Four Sir General. Educated Pony
Demenro & Belle John P. Reed Songs and Pictures
ADMISSION 10c
H. G. Sommers.Lessee and Mgr.
GENNETT THEATRE
Telephone 1683
Thursday. December 31 New Year's Eve. The Distinguished Comedian
IK. TDH MlWiY
in his new Comedy Success Cupid and The Dollar By Charles Jeffrey
Splendid Cast, Including Dorothy Sherrod An Unusually Elaborate Scenic Production. BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES. PRICES $1.50, $1.00, 75c, 50c and 25c Sale opens, box oil IccVfonday. 28th. 10 a. m.
la
.. (Gemmetltt Tfliieatlre Wednesday, Dec. 30
Extraordinary Dramatic Offering .
Annie Mack Berlein and the Original Broadway Cast In the Reverential Irlsb-Amerlean Play 1 ffltae Wcstt By Rev. L. J. Vaughan. Depicting the Noted Xmas Eve Church Scene. Endorsed by the Bishop and ' Arch Bishop of Wisconsin. Special Music A Carload of Scenery Sale opens, box office. Monday. 28th. It a. tn. Prices - 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, S1.C3