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PAGE TEH" HOWE'S PICTURES, l.ymin 11. Mono maintains at his hoail offlcra a rrew of "rmerxency" photographers. Thee camera men, like a flrv enaine or wrrck train, ato alas'rily to rush Ht it momenta notice to souics. nf ureal hiiniari interest whenever or wherever tliy may ornir. The arivant axe of kiii nn ever alert oiKitnlziitlon was well demonstrated when the first news of the terrlhle flood at Austin.

l'n wan flashed to the world. As soon aa the inaKiutmle of the calamity became' apparent. Mr. Howe photographers were rac lnfr to" Austin. They arrived there ven hefore the newspaper reporters an I long before any other phntmrraphera.

The flood hml subsided Just hefoie their Bl ilval. They planted their camera In the very center of the narrow utile valley. Krorn this point thev phoMHrnphed I'" orarnic views showing the nuiBiiltude of the awful destruction caused hy the lr reslstnble wall of water i'l feet hlah. and the houses strar.ded hy It. In every conceivable position on the hillsides.

Then they moved the cameras within very clos range of the. broken dam which exacted such a. heavy toll of human and wiped whole town off the map. After securlliB comprehensive views of it they photographed the wreckage strewn all around them Just as' It lay Immediately after the delupe was over. But the Jnimiin Interest of this leprnduotlon Is Intensified particularly hy that portion shnwiiiir the first work of relief and rescue an I some of the survivors atll! 1 cling ng to a few of the shattered homes which escaped the foil fury of the flood.

Mr. liowes exerclseil admtrahla Idlscretion In avoiding any scenes bordering on the crucaome. They did their work In a spirit of reverence an1 amypathy. yet did It so well and thoroughly, that every spectator of this reproduction at the Landers thsnter Friday and Saturday nights and Hntuiday matinee will derive, a far deeper and moro lusting Impression of what such a catastrophe mean aould possibly ho gleaned frani the most minute descriptions In newsnaners. ALMA WHERE DO YOU LIVE.

The great secret of the success of the German French fare. Where Do You Live." Is the music. This play ran a whole season at Weber's theater, New York City, and Joe Weber will present It with hla New York company at the Landers theater December. 7. With that peculiar managerial sagacity hich has made tilni one of the most successful of New York producers, Mr.

Weber knew at once that this fore.lgn farce depended greatly for Its success on the haunting and cloying melodies of Jean Prlquet. And not only on these melodies but also on their proper Interpretation. It was for this reason that he used the utmost enre In casting the company which will be heard here. The prima donna role, Is, of course, the most Important In "Al ma." The artist who piaya tho part Is responsible throughout the play for the proper rendoring of the famous waits song, "Alma." From a hundred candidates Mr. Weber snleoted Janette Flack.

She Is not the ordinary Broadway musical comedy soprano, but a akilled and carefully trained singer and actress. THE LYMAN TWINS. One of the most pleasing musical cam ely attractions of the season will be seen at the Landers theater Thanksgiving matinee and when the famous com edians, "The Lyman Twin Brothers. ap with their excollent company In the soatorf's tilK success. "The This wonderful twin star romedy con tains an abundance ot big features, pleas Ine novelties, charming specialties, with a dainty chorus of pretty girls, funny comedians and beautiful display of electrical never before seen with this class of attraction.

Thla new auccess was written expressly for these young stars, like all others In which they' have appeared, with wonderful success, but from the way "The Speculators'' is meeting with approval from both press and public, they' have outdone all previous attempts in thla production, carrying a large company and all necessary scenic equipment complete. Those witnessing the performance of these clever young comedians and their company will be given a treat. MANTELL IN KINO LEAR. The repertoire of the famous classic actor, Robert D. Mantel), grows larger and.

more complete each year." Mr. Man. tell thla season Is appearing in "Julius Caesar." "Macbeth," "Merchant of Venire." "Rlchellue." "King Lear." "Hamlet." "Othello." "As You Like It." "Romeo and Juliet," "Louis XI and "Richard J1I." In these he plays the title 'roles, except In "Jnlliis Caesar." wherein he Is Brutus. In "As You Like It" he plays, of course, Orlando, and In "Othella." al terns les as the Moor and laao It will be observed that all of these, with two exceptions, are by Shakespeare. Mr.

Mantell will give a performance In this city at the Landers theater Monday night, December 4. The play to be presented will be Lear." THE NEW PEOPLE8 THEATER. lay in and day out. one alwaya flnda something' new and pleasing In the daily programs aa furnished at this popular family resort, anif for a sure thing the theater la rightly named "The for the people of our rlty flock there by the thousands and enjoy the good things provided for them. A patron never finds an thing hut the very best going in tne way jf amusement, either In.

vaudeville or nimlng pictures. For the first half of this week real vaudeville will be on hand In Hose St. I'lalr. sinking and dancing comedians of real merit, lloby. art.

a novelty character artist. Is also on the bill, and he a a good one. Illustrated songs and all new moving pictures, all from the Motion Picture Patent company, will form a program sure to plase the whole family. He sure and bring them wfr La k. yi.

tje aa this city Is the starting point of one of the tlve act road ahowa playing the principal cities In Missouri. Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. Mile. Kinerle, Parisian trapese artist, opens the bill today in an entirely different kind of athletic offering than has been shown here before. Jack Mend, that funny fellow, comes second In a new line of dope that la guaranteed to cure the blues, while Hhrlner At Wells, "those college boys." whoop it up on the piano for all they are worth.

Mlsa Undine Andrews gives a most clever, little child characterization, while "he headllner on today bill Is Murray' dogs, one of the h)ghat priced animal acts In the country. MADAME SHERRY. "Madame tiheriy" was tne musical comedy rage of New York last season. Hteallng Into' the metropolis quietly late In August, the piece scored sensationally. and attracted, overflowing audiences to every performance for nearly a year.

The newspaper praise elicited by the piece was quite aa phenomenal aa the production's box office success. Woods, Fratee at Ledeier are responsible for the production, the hook "being by Ottd Itauer bach and the music hy Karl lloschna. "Madame Sherry'' Is announced for an early local appearance. DAVID COPPERFIELD AT THE' GRAND. The Orand theater, with Ita uaual pro gresslveness, announces this entire weel feature week at thla popular playhouse.

Monday and Tuesday, Novembei iV I ..5 Thi Loo Mstm or Iosoon sitstHtuic rat Pcasi Swono to Kta Ctdm ouamt ihi Rorm Psosstsi astir fat CosoNArton wi LVMASl H. MOWS TS4VSI. SSSTlVAIj all. both old and young, for all enjoy a visit to tho People's, where you see "a great big dollar show for a little dime." Only 5 cents for children. AT THE JEFFERSON.

The Kunday shows at the Jefferson come direct from Chicago to Springfield, Sa. 'A 1 i' 'if pa 1. 11 VI i n.a,i.ti i' 27 and 28, David Copperflcld, Cicken great play, complete In three reels, 8.on feet. Is the special offering and is sure to crowd the theater with a highly appreciative audience. On Wednesday i Thursday, Friday and Saturday four daya the Orajid will show the real Im ported moving pictures of the Italian Turkish war, taken right on the ground and guaranteed the "real thing Mani ager Smith telegraphed to New York for these wonderful pictures, anu they will be here Tuesday morning' and be shown for the flrst time In Mlasourl on Wednesday, November 29.

No great crowd drawing feature could be thought of, and these pictures are playing; to capacity business In New Tork Cltyja several of the big thontera. DIEMER THEATER, Ilia Rural Sweetheart," a charming story of home life. In New England, will be the attraction at the Dlemer theater for the first half of the week, opening on 8unday night This play contains charming love story and the plot Is well constructed and quaint In The bits of pathos and quiet melodramatic situations are effective, natural and con The characters, which an drawn from the old settlers up In Maine. are strongly marked In their peculiar characteristics. Mr.

tConlon, the man ager. has now decided that It Is the high class drama that the patrons of fils theater want, and he says the proof of the same Is the way hla patrons enjoyed the production of "Wildfire," which will have Its lost performance at the matinees today. Play that Jie has secured through the America Play company of New York and which will be produced very soon are "Walls of Jericho," Minister's Daughter" and "JJeverly of Qraustark. This cozy filayhouse' is becoming more popular every day, and It la the opinion of one and all that the Diemer Is where hlgh clasa drama holds sway, '0 LORENA TOLSON In "HISTItURAL; SWEETHEART" at Delmer Theatre Tonight. THE SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI REPUBLICAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1811 TO NIGHT PROBATE COURT A multitude of estate were cared for In action taken yesterday at an adjourned session of the November ti'im of the probate court, held by JtidKe) O.

U. tiydy. The sum of $600 was allowed Mahala Clarkson, widow of J. 8. Clarkson, de nsed, as support for the first year.

She received beside. 400 worth of personal property that was given her statute allowance. In the first an ual settlement a balance Of $8,695.18 as shown. In the estate of N'oey Alonxo Herrcl st.ii, 'A minor, a Jioo allowance ordered for support, the) Orst" annual settle ment filed show ing a basance of $28125. 'he bond waa disapproved, and a new Ix nd Was ordered In the sum of $700.

Settlements In the following estates ere made: Louisa Summertleld, min or, fourth 1738.96; Edwin, a. Kintree, first annual, Alta J. Cruise, minor, fifth annual, Charles and Joseph Roberts, minors. urth annual, Charles' Weber, creased, first annual, $11.85: John Sylvia and Era J. Ball, fourth annual, $485.37 Will of Albert DemuHi, William, Kid well and Martha Warford were ilmltted to probate.

In the estate of Hazel Wright, an order was made permitting; the ex penditure of $27.75 to repair certain buildings. Support was ordered to the amount of $55. eighth annual re port showed a balance of $1.28. The estate of Walter A. Webb, de was taken up and an order muda that the personal show.n in the.

Inventory and. appraise ment be delivered to the widow aa per the terms of the wilL An order of sale of an Interest In real estate was made, in the estate of Callle C. minor, for $106.25. Order of discharge was granted In ho estates of Harry L. Anderson, de ceased, Mollle It.

Neagard and Hiram Huff, minor claim of was' allowed the Greene County Abstract company in the estate of Ola Tobias Blue. Sale bills were filed and approved In the eat at os of Missouri A. Huff and Eliz deceased. Sale of one half Interest In the northwest portion of sections 34, 31, 2, to D. Burgess for $900" waa "approved and a deed filed.

An undivided1 one fifth Interest in one half of lot 41. Hawthorn addition, in the estate of Stephen Shyers wa soj to J. Rhodes $126.28. Home of A dvarited Vaude ville Matinee Daily at 3 p. m.

Every Evening at 8:30 A. OVERTtittB, Jefferson. Theater Orchestra, V. Wann, Director. B.

LtFB FOHTRATAI C. D. MLLE. eMerie; rsrlsKn' Trapeze Artiste. JACK MEND.

Comedtafl. SrtRlNER A WELLS. College Boy. f. undine Andrews.

1 Corned iehnK, a. mUrrat'B tooas. H. LIFE PORTRAY AU i 1 Matlne Price 10 and 20 cent. Sunday Mstlnea and Night Prices I 1 15, 25 and 35 oent "SPRINIELD HA3 IT" tilE NEW PEOPLES THEATRE The Populgr rAMltY RE80RT of th City.

EVERYTHINGjNEW TODAY. VAUDEVILLE, Rose and' 8t. Clair, Singing and Darielhg Comedians. Novelty Charaoter Artist HI Louise Hutchinson Co. PLAYING A Woman's Honor Thanksgiving Matinee and Nighftj The Popular Comedians LYMAN TWINS In their lateat musical comedy success THE SPECULATORS A btg company and their famoum ALL GIRL CHORUS PRICES Matinee, First Floor, six rows.

$1. balance 75c; Balcony, two rows, 75c. balance 50c: Gallery, 25c. Night, First Floor, six rowsi $1.50. balance $1.00 Balcony, two rows.

11.00, balance, 50c and 750. Gallery, 25c. 1 "I ZD Fridry and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2 SPECIAL SATURDAY MATNEE Prices, Eve. 25t, 35.

50 Mat. 25. children 15 iiiui zzr 1 t1 Vk A TT In All Nlw Moving Picture. iM t. I a 1 fJ HIS REMARKABLE SCENES OF THE Dollar, Show for a Dim.

1 i Vf Epnnn mat i i iu it i ujc. it wmm y.V. .1 20 other big. featuris. l'f 1 fl Thriiiingj Rids on and Incidents 01 ma One of the.

delight of surf bathing along the Atlantic coast this' rear ha been the new swimming board which has come Into Instantaneous favor. The bather, even If he or she cannot swiro a stroke, can ride the roller by the simple device In aafety. The trick la borrowed from the bathers of Ha v. all, where sea bathing has become a fane art. The natives have acquired a skill In riding breaker with such devices which.

Is the wonder, of the visiting tourist. A long, narrow canoe Is alto brought Into requisition, which, vhen directed by skillful paddlers, will pass through the roughest surf with an exhlleratlng. Sensation. The surf board ha been introduced by a number oftourisU who visited Hawaii last year, Our conventional aurf bathing and doubtful pleasure of holding on for dear life to lagging life line aeem commonplace In comparison. One of these unique crafts I Illustrated here with In the very act of cutting the It la hianned by natives equipped' with paddJet, who have acquired skin tnrousn generations of experience.

One ot. the officer on thi year cruise of the Cleveland ha been Instructed to purchase two of these surf ranoi for an American sportsman for lacing 'purpose, 1 "Blf 1 1 A 1 1 I Nk Jt 1 XT i. It i Tk aw. JR XWk mmmmk iaSViii ill i sHaw I wa i il si ass' i nffflsa i i jsssss'il ii ill'' I i 1 IV. crr v.vv' r' 1 1 i CHB SCOTCH PLAID DANCINO GIRL8 WITH THE LYMAN TWINS TUB BrECULATOItS." LANDEH3 THEATRE.

MATINEE ANO NIGHT, NOVEMBER 10 tt Amtrlca First COLORADO, JAPAN ZEALAND HAWAII THE DIEfiiER 25 GOOD 25 15 SEATS 15 10o All Matin lOo A eSTIN FLOOD SHOWING THErBRQKEN DAM, THE THE DEVASTATION, RE LIEP AND RESCUE WORK, 8UR VIVOKS, ETC. Where Refined Drama i cr THEATRE I ay Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday "His Rural Sweetheart" phone no Extra! Extra! Extra! ON THE SQUARE GRAHDTHEATRE "THE SHOW DIFFERENT." ON THI SQUARl MONDAY and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH and 28TH. "DAVID COPPERFIELD" Entire Playl ReelS The Drama Compl.t in 3,000 Feet Fil met Next Call: WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Nov. 29th, 30th, Deo. 1st and 2nd.

The Real Imparted Moving Piotur.s Taken of the ITALIAN TURKISH WAR1 N. B. No Advano in Pries. Adult 10 csnts, Children cent Nobody but "Miser" can afford to mis these great attraction. A new rival te South Africa In the matter of ostrich breeding has come forward; This Is the state or l.aa Heyla, a little colony In the aouthwest of Baluchistan, whence newa comes that a certain sura Is to be set apart for experiment In breeding the blras.

Nearly twenty three thousand nine Hun. dred children have now been sent to Canada from England through the agency of th Barnardo homes. A Russian aeronaut la operating hi aeroplane on the basis of a taximeter and la doing such a business that be will extend It by getting more machine to take pasMngersonsruirt runs. Republican wapt ads get big result. The HOME of FLOWERS if ROSES 1.00 Dos CARNATION3 Wo Dex 'MUMS $2.00 to $3.00 Dos SPRINGFIELD SEED CO.

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