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THE PITTSBURG POST. NOVEMBER 29, 1904. TUES TAY MORNING, In the Theaters Last Evening. People and Events. AMES O'HARA DENNY arrived home last nlgrht from Wemyss Point, near THE PITTSBURG POST.

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1539 TUKSDAY. NOVEMBER 29. and is as inexplalnable as when she first appeared. One of the most remarkable tests is that of telling the names of people in the audience and then answering- questions they have written on pieces of paper that they retain in their own possession. During the past week this exhibition has been puzzling in the extreme, last evening she answered scores ofjquerles, and apparently to the satisfpctlon of those whose names were announced and whose questions were answereA.

Some of the answers wpre so honest and hit the marks so closely that much amusement was created for those who went to see and be entertained. Miss Play's own exhibition is only a part of the rogular program, and there is much of a general nature to amuse and entertain whple she is off the stance resting from thi fatigUfes that ate incident to her work. 1 NECR0L0G1CAL; RECORD. Mrs. Christina Eisenbeis.

Miss cjhristina Eisenbeis, years old, is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward P. Kerr, 808 Church avenue, Allegheny. Mrs. PJisenbelg was born in Germany in 38 and came to this country in 1832 and settled in Lancaster.

Dater. with her parents, she came to Pittsburg by way of the old canal. Mrs. Eisenbeis was a member of the German Lutheran church, of Allegheny. She was one of Allegheny county's oldest residents, and until recent years was able to recall stirring events when talking to her many friends.

She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Christian Freund, Mrs. Mary Freund. Lewis and Henry, of this city, and John Eisenbeis, of Oil City. WiMiam H.

Richards. William II. Richards, 63 years old, 13 dead at the family residence, 115 Jane street, 'rfouthside. He was born in Dow-lass, South Wales, and removed to this country in 189, settling in Scranton, I'a. Mr.

Richards was employed by the Jones Laughlin Company, and later by the Atwood McCaffrey Company. He took an active interest In various societies and organizations of the Welsh, nationality. Mr. Richards wag a writer of considerable ability and had won prizes for essays and Welsh stories. He was a member of the Welsh Congregation church at Twentieth and Sidney streets.

Mis Harriet A. DeHaven. Miss Harriet A. DeHaven dted yesterday on her sixty-fifth birthday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Reuben Mliier, Fifth avenue, where she had lived for 14 years. Miss DeHaven was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harmer He-Haven, and was born in Allegheny. Her father was at one time mayor of Allegheny.

She was a member of the Protestant Kplseopa! Church or the Ascension, In Ellsworth avenue. Miss DeHaven Is survived by tfn following brothers and ulsters Isaac N. DeHaven. Allegheny; James peHavr.i and Miss Elizabeth De-Haven, DeHaven station, Mrs. James Shaw, Glenshaw; Mrs.

Heard, Edgewood park. Rev. Or. J. E.

Eames. CLEVELAND. Nov. 2S. Rev.

Dr. Jeremiah Eames Rankin, formerly president of Howard university, Washington. D. died here to-day. Dr.

Rankin was born January 1C. at Thornton, H. Ho was pastor of the Congregational church In Potsdam, N. and aino professorships In several colleges before going to Howard university. He was the author of the hymn, "God He With You 'Till Meet Again," and other church music.

In addition to this. Dr. Rankin wrote many religious and eecular books. Everybody will be glad that President Roosevelt's visit to St. Louis passed oft without any untoward Incident and that It was successful in every respect.

"While subject is mentioned it is not amiss to refer to the fact that Congress is still to enact a proper law providing for the safeguarding of the President and other public officials. The matter has been before that body for a long time, and it should be disposed of at tho coming session In a satisfactory manner. 1 1904. agreement concern fleet the danger aT Speaker Cannon, it 13 said, will not permit of the passage of an extravagant river and harbor bill, and will Insist upon its being kept away below the figures which many congressmen would like to see reached. The speaker will do a service by seeing that every proposed appropriation is closely scanned and the unnecessary items eliminated.

The people will not object to the improvement of the great waterways of the country, but there are many schemes for making small creeks and streams navigable which in the aggregate take a lot of money and are of little value. The main arteries of commerce ought to receive the first consideration, as the benefits from their being made properly navigable inure to the whole country. By the slpning of the British-Russian ing tho firing on the Hull fishing oandusky, where he was one of a group- of Pittsburgers who have been hunting game there on a preserve. In the party are Judge J. M.

Kennedy, H. S. A. Stewart and George A. Howe.

The game was said not to be so plentiful, but the members of the party were more successful than some of their associates from Cleveland and other Ohio towns. Going to Meeting of Builders. E. J. Detrick, secretary, and C.

F. Buente, "member of the Directory, of the Pittsburg Builders Exchange League, and Captain T. J. Hamilton, representing the Master Builders' association, went to New York last night to attend the con vention or tne National Citizens' Alliance, which 13 composed of employers ol labor. It is expected that at meeting there will be a consideration lestions that concern employers, with a View to establishing uniform methods and system in the various citiesof the country, not necessarily in harmony wilh the attitude of the National Citizens" Alliance, but- on modified lines distinctly a.

jiioable to the industry in which they are ingaged. Seek Modification of Law. Hotel men of the Commonwealth, without reference to membership in the Pennsylvania Hotel Men's association, will hold conferences at the Hotel Hanover, Philadelphia. December 5 and 6 to consider a report of a committee appointed at a meeting of tho association men at Cambridge Springs a few weeks ago to endeavor to procure a modification of the Brooks law. A draft of a bill that Is to be presented to the Legislature by Ward R.

Bliss, counstd for the association and chairman of the appropriations committee of the last House of Representatives, providing for a temperate modification of the Brooks law, which will permit hotel men to serve liquors In connection with banquets and private dinners after midnight throughout the State. The bill is understood to provide that it shall be permls sible only to serve liquors at banquets and dinners, and that the privilege shall be enjoyed only by those who conduct first-class places of public entertainment. A number of Pittsburg hotel men will attend the meeijng and. participate in its deliberations. Young Ministers Meet "The Elue Monday club," a new organization composed of Presbyterian mfnisrers and their wives, in which the latter have equal rights as to suffrage as their husbands, held a social session last night at the home of Rev.

Herbert Hez-lep, Hazelwood. As its name would Indicate, the meetings are always held Monday evenings, and are of such a character as to dispel any threatening attack of the "blues." Liberty Club Will Eat Heartily. The Liberty Hunting and Fishing club will enjoy a' Bohemian night at its club rooms, 107 Frankstown avenue, to-morrow night. A pig and two barrels of oysters were received as presents yesterday from James Know-land, of Baltimore, tor the occasion. Commissioner James A.

Clark immediately announced that other foodst, wet and dry, would be procured for the festival, at which a large attendance is expected. Modern Cave Dweller. Dr. Carl Lumholts will lecture Thursday evening before the Academy of Science and Art in the hall of the Pittsburg Conservatory of Music, Dlthrldge street on "The Cave Dwellers of To-Day in America." The lecture promises to be one of unusual interest, inasmuch as the speaker has explored much of the world In his researches and his explorations of Mexico under the direction of the American museum of natural history. In fci leet-are he is graphically aided by a magnificent collection of lantern slides, all of which he made himself.

"Bright Side of Libby Prison." Bright Side of Libby Prison" was the subject of a lecture delivered last night by Bishop C. C. McCabs at ttm Home wood Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The lecture was one of personal experiences, as Bishop McCabe spent several months In the Southern prison during the Civil war. The lecture was humorous with occasional reference to the sad scenes which were the most numerous at that place.

Yesterday morning the bishop addressed the students of the collegiate and engineering departments of the Western University of Pennsylvania in the cliapel of the main building, Per-rysville avenue. -f Favored Woman Suffrage. Threo members of the Young Men's Oxford club, of the South Avenue Methodist Epscopat Chnrch, Wllkinsburg. and three from the Men's league, of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Wilkinsburg, held a deviate last night on the question of women's right of suffrage. The Oxford club had the affirmative sind the Men's league the negative.

The former won. The audience of 300 was chiefly composed of women, who manifested a lively interest throughout. A $250,000 Bond Issue Is Carried. McKeesport's school bond Issue of to pity for four new brick buildings and Improvements to the old ones has passed according to the official returns. The issue was carried by about 4 to 1.

Many of the voters did not vote on the issue and the return boards overlooked it until Solicitor (3. J. Johnston gathered up the returns and submitted them. rSBMSSSSSSfS for Infants serious trouble from that event is eliminated entirely. The agreement is criticised in England because it does not provide for the punishment of any persons found to have been at fault, but if the commission should report strongly against any officer's conduct that In itself would Inevitably result In his punishment In one form or another.

The composition of the tribunal which is to hear the case is Interesting to Americans because a United States raval officer is to be one of the members. I'ublic opinion has generally selected Admiral Dewey for the position, and he probably can have It if he desires. If not, there will be a scramble for the place, the occupying of which will direct national attention to the incumbent. REFORM IN RUSSIA. SCANT respect will be accorded in the United States to the utterances of that bigh Russian official, whose name is withheld but who is strangely enough said to hold liberal views, 'giving reasons why the czar will not be disposed to look favorably upon the requests of the representatives of the Zemstvos for reforms in the government.

This statesman believes that rule by an imperial autocracy is better than the class rule which he cays would result from the granting of the proposed reforms. He points out very truly that the representation demanded by the Zemstvo de-legates in the government would not be a representation of the whole people, but only of the class permitted to hold office and vote. He claims that the people generally would prefer the existing system to the one now proposed. There Is, however, no good reason to believe that the people would have any such preference. By the people we mean those who are intelligent enough to take an interest in their governmental affairs.

It is true that I many ignorant Russians might prefer the present system of government, but their wishes are evidently not those which should be taken into serious consideration. That there are many such is a strong reason why there should be a change of the existing government and the substitution of one which would tend to educate these people to an appreciation of what their own best interests demanded. Everyone knows that it would be foolish and Impossible to extend the right of voting and holding office to all the people of Russia at this time. It would be a worse bluuder than the United States committed when it conferred such privilege upon a million or more of ignorant negroes Just emancipated from bondage. Hut it would be perfectly feasible and safe and proper to confer such privileges upon many thousands of Russian citizens, who are qualified by education and mental ability to exercise them.

A system which would do this would be better than the present one. which gives the whole power of government Into the hands of a few mn composing the imperial autocracy, many of whom have nothing to commend them except the fact that they were born royal or noble, and a considerable number whom care nothing whatever for the interests of the millions of people they help to govern. Class rule would be a step toward popular rul, and it could not fail to be an improvement on the autocratic rule, which has thus far prevailed in Russia. The statesman who has been quoted thinks that now, because the war is on with Japan, is no time for attempting interna! reforms. These, he thinks, should be postponed until the conflict is ended.

This is nonsense. If Russia really wants to win the war or make as creditable a showing as possible the government wril have to do something to show that it takes an interest fa the people it is asking to make such great sscriSces. No better time to do that could be chosen than the pre-sent. If the opportunity is not grasped it will he notice that no reform will ever lie granted except, it is wrested by force from the autocracy. If tho reforms will not be conceded when the government is in vih a stress as it is now by reason of the Japanese war, certainly there will be no hope of their being granted when a ha been obtained.

The utterances of this Russian statesman are Illustrative of the devious ways which have? long distinguished Russian diplomacy. They illustrate the necessity for putting men in the government who will favor dealing honestly and straightforwardly with the people, ami who do not believe in trying to deceive them false promises of reform la the future which they never intend to keep. It is said that an active campaign will be inaugurated aa soon as Congress meets for the pressing of the case I ONE of the most elaborate and showy shows that has been seen In this city this season, or for that matter since playhouses sought for patronage here, is being presented in the Nixon theater this week under the title of "Mother Goose." It is a great big spectacular performance filled with pretty women, gllttiering costumes, elaborate stage fTects, hovel ensembles, involved transformations, good singing, plenty of comedy and all that goes to make up a typical Drury Lane pantomime except that there is no pantomimic action, "lilue Heard" seemed to be thetacme of such productions, but along comes this Mother Goose." and the big Ill-fated show of last season pales Into comparative insignificance. There are more people employed in "Mother Goose" than in the previous en- tertahiment, the comedy la more and tho costumintr vastly more expensive arid consequently more dazzling. The movement la rapid and at no time is tht-re rest for trm eyes of the for when choruses are not performing their involved tUtncea or trait it buck-grounds for twine soloitt the comedians are at work tho aud.ence wiUi their fun and nonsense.

The fomnlUns nre the mat of tin; -formality when nil is said and done, an the one who maki'S things fairly hum i Joe Cawthoru. lit- plays th part of Mother Goose and due with German dialect that Is irresistible in Its ludicrous effects There no other comedian following that line of work vh can roll an as dot's Cawthorn, and few are uble to extract aa much Sun from lines or situations. Hi makeup ridiculous 1" th first piace and tie Is such a genuine comedian that nothing- is allowed to sUp by him that will provokJ a ianjfh. In the aeriou work of ereadnir nierri- ri-nl by WUi Marart. ch.ip as oriyina: as they are rffe uv-, and a the half Scotch and half Irunman with a fond-n'S for the wntnan owns th jroi that lays th.j gulden he is as jmlen'.

a rnt-r producer as t'awinorn. H.nry K.i!r is the third Of the trio an i m.ik-s fc-iud almost to th- same x-tnt. and lie s-nw words auniv to tU; i fourth man. t'tlfton t'rawfo'd. I r.t re, who can imitat" a chil.l I so t)jiturily and so artistically find idr.ic Is th duiiht--r of i-r and mak-s a pronoEcc-d hU.

Neva Ajasar piays the v-r, t'olin, who. with fairies' ntd. huaily recvrs the go.s I that tut old Mdv'j v.inity fi.at. sri intrt setiy and charming. St.

M'hilr 1 another ct tne -trincipula dix-s markabiy weil. Sl ither tj.io provides a vat anuiiint of entertainment of a varied character and it fa ideas i The Alvin Theater. Another larjf pr t. mart" 3 AUln The this week, whr the Company I in a play of burut'e life j(. Kr.ijiard.

The ut is tarate, eat I for toe of Mr. lavis' players and I the production in every rt-apacrt a not-t a be one. The Mory (teals with cnnofKI folk, but In an uncommon rnnriwr. T.hrs Ms comt-iy. pat rto aind aU that s5 to mak uj an iiu.ereaUn and asdnatinij slory.

i of the notable feAturra in the man-f ner In width )n rn arte here. Mr. Huffman li. ttguHn t-r- Ma worth as a ta director The various sevne. are m( attractive, whl? tn the natter cf proper tea nothing I 1 tsesle that will 4t to the rdaliira, but at the same time ihere im rt eftr.

i over4 an eftet. fine of ih --rt. and rr hy th; way that ta a i anything -en on any eifi ia the Mort. The rain in th Wl.it" llr( Tavern" and "rtwwt Kttry H'TaSrs' 1 not whit better or mure I dof-e. The heBe i one deaUnf alth love ar-d i on.

The principal Hve- ainry certis th" Jh piayt by WMllam fi-1 Mi-! Iluritr. -f post assin-d bv Jan Kennjirk. i H'ltn th'-' (in arid pi.jisf- 1-y t' c.nscier.si.tas effort. V. Va.v ena is th r.de- of iht- p'-truas-'T and pra'fc is unneeenary, for Mr Vay if alwr.ya exeeilent.

Of others to neuUh themaclve sr I'autdlng as to" harle Vynga!" as th i.t.Ulb-ian. ll.trris a roy. Jom ch I'jocy as Hpttrtjir, 1 Ma'ssret mk- an I Hardn. Alice Gale p.cr'iil urn the Mr a. Gibba an.

I Kffie rw i srnl is humorous without i'pitig ur -i-'o the spinster sister tit th. postmaster Ml Puna mt Mim ar-j pea red to adcantace, as tl m- of th" coT.pa.oy. The Duquesne Theater. Rosa and Kenton, with large and supports! ny inK the and must. 1 pro.

d'ntiosi entitled "'irtirly Whlriy'" hi i tn this week, owing doubt ie us the fact tlit the town ias had a of ttdit Ktyle of entertainment lately, ttie house was rather light, hut ho iri were there ea me entbualaNtic tt times. The Interest, of course, centered around Mr, it- and who in to have lost none of their clever inuiexquo principal b'trW n.i" wiv of r. which Kive Ml Kenton an adtrtlrabltt of. that fin iliil not fail to Improve. Mr, ibM was aiso excellent In this scene.

Jiota-rt Ib-rr's and Sam Sidma'i were cfit for the Weber arid Fields part and acquitted ticinsel ves red ft hi West, Mrs. Htockson Bonds. wan sea ret ly ui to the l.iili.in si mil-point, but were some -harnilnir f-oM Paul Qiiiiifi riM M'i'ra kei, gave j-oo, lre-h Imp-rsoiialion, and I'i-i't. a ii Iniinu' ivo aeior, as Met "raekeii's pet monkey, and as "Tot.r' in "Ziiza" hurb-snnej were a iiuniln-r of attraclive Kir! in ho danced ati.l rii.ucii-,j most. vIvac'ottK nianner.

and the male memi.ers il.e chorus IumJ unusim.lv Coed voices The porformnnro, es a whok, however, seenis i i l.n strength. An Mii-ii the pro.hieiion was orinlnaily bundled l.y, could make it i with a d.i-h but wiieii the attempt i.s bv two stars other than the German comedians itiid a number of assistants; the result not s.o satisfactory. The Gayety Theater. Th-Te may belli rural dramas and strotiKtr presenting cotiipairts Ihan in th- production of "The MlaHouriitnA," which play a Ihl week In the but Hiicn a com hlua lion has not been ueen in Pittshiirn for at has; a season. The ttuthonship if Ho.

play Is fo Nah'i Grute and Wade Mountforlt. but one jH Kiven II, that they have been l'oa'liiio; on the preserves of Opic Ue'ul allhotit'li It is doubtful if the author of 'iho Jti'-liilns" could havfi a more chartrintf or picture of Missouri life with its quaint humor, strorfc- chanu-tcrs and Southern code honor. There Is not so much oriRinalHv in tho rice, lis faseiiuition lyliiK t.u-Molv, of course, in the chnrminj? nuiiiner iu which the old story is The play is mailo 1 Leila Mclntyre. against senator smooi. important evidence, is claimed, has been gathered aa to the case by his opponents and much light Is promised to be thrown upon the polygamous practices in vogue in Utah.

It will be Interesting to see what the outcome of the matter will be. The Mormon vote generally was thrown for th-3 Republican National ticket, with the hope that It woull favorably affect the case of Senator Smoot. It was claimed that the Republican managers had given guarantees to the Mormon leaders of a decision In favor of Smoot In return for the electoral votes Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. If such an agreement was made the facts may come out in the event of the Smoot case being pressed to the end and as vigorously as Dromlsed. strongr by the introduction of a David llarum character in the person of "Stormy Jordon," a tavern keeper whose 'squareness" and love of fellow-man serve to protect the Intended victims irom the machinations the villains.

In this role Theodore Hamilton appears. He looks the part and portrays the character In a manner that la first class In every respect. In fact the whole company is remarkably strong- and had the diflerent parts been written around each person they could not have tilted better. dement Ii. Kirby, as the hero, and Constance Adams, 'as the heroine, are excellent and show great (dramatic strength in more than one scene.

Ed-waru K. James and ljco Doherty are the villains, others in Iho cast are Cornelia Bedford, Nell Moran and Cecil De The Bijou Theater Chnuncey Oicott. one of the greatest of Pittsburg favori tes, opened a week's engagement in the Bijou Theater yesterday in "A Komance of Athlone," a play he has been seen In before, but which In none the less enjoyable on that account. The story Is one of the more or less familiar type that has been associated with Mr. oicott' a name almost since became a star.

It otters him manifold opportunities for the display of his ability in dainty comedy, shaoinu Into the -pathetic ami w-ithf-1, thre Is the heart interest u.non which so much depends. The scenery is quite elaborate and extremely pretty, while the costumes are picturesque and rich. As usual, Mr. Oicott, has the children and his singing la one of the especial features of the performance and is thoroughly enjoyed for his every effort is Rrected with applause that demands encores. Th season Mr.

Oicott has several new songs that he has written and composed, ant each. of them is sweet and catcny. As Dick Honyane, the rebellious eon of Sir I'hilllp, Mr. Oicott appears to advantage. He acts in a manner that wns approval, lie looks youthful and romantic, wni.e his quaint clothing becomes his person.

His voice haa lost none of Bs sweetness nor his acting Its charm. His cotnpa iy is a large one and capable In every way. Harry Handscombe ptays the part of Sir Bhililp, Kose Snyder his wife. Charles Newton Is Martin Manning, while Margaret Kay-den plays his daughter and Catharine Clarendon the of his ward. The other members llie company do well, Grand Opera House.

The merit of the entertainment offered by the vaudeville jirogram in the Grand Opera House this ei Is contained In a minority of the numbers, but theirs Is of such hitth order as to make the bill an attractive one, ass Indicated by the wivf in which it was received yesterday There is lots of variety, the gamut running from science to nnnsi reisj together with trained animals and music. Toe liquid air vxlutdUin Is the feature of the program, and white the marvels of tils achievement of science are not as novel na they were a fVw years aato. new possibilities' which It offers are and feats are performed by the use of this phenomenon that do not fail to scire the wonder of the audianea. Tl.e uispiHT is at once of educational value and a starting j-erformance. Not In a long tinm has a more delightful bit of comedy been seen in vaodevilie than in th -The Actor arid the Count." in which Frank Kwnan.

Frances F.n!alne and Kate Bong are appearing. Tt.e i.uie play is clever in itself and te leading parts aa depicted by Mr. Kter.an and Mts-i Fontaine could hardly be upon Abiao Mitchell and the. Four Southern-ir have a pleasing ttmMntlon of songs ai dunce that are 1UU out of the ordinary. The Fnust trio.

In a skit called 'The ltaCTitod Castle." are good, as arc the mo Katies in their banjo Cnarira Kerna "Fakir" Is hardly harm with the foregoing Tne pper In barenack riding performance, l'ixois and Anger ln and l4ttn! Heieii HimT has a fairiv stood onoiogje, The other ngaiwrn are genera; good. The Avenue Theater. There is plenty of gtj-gr In trnv- i t-st company production" ti "Barbara Fidgety" In the Avenue this" par- ticuiastv duroig the ottd' third act. Write t-r are pletsiy of butnorwi Aitu-ot eii.H lit- cornedv are mt so Bd as tn some of re iwtlc! farce -w filch trave-tty cstmpatiy has essayed, ilif Fay carries off the. "eordy Honors i In the role of raily Ja-iey, and Jn rtora a he has foymd a histsty htimorouA i og thai re--pire iittl voire.

It's a pity si.e hadn't lenrned moro than on vetse. The first act moved along principally through the efforts of Jtit-e and Cad. tmt'm created end muimnit. The cborsts. which at Iirt iiied a bit trancy, put plenty of vm Into trn er.Arntblea and the tesult was most p'eaS'iig.

It showed to pood advtntane in t.athert la Tone Chris C. VVheelan in the, tiiv Bird l.nul" songs." Mi Kent In thf? tlitrt role Ait.ga much than sh" sets, while lioyd tjilmoiir ij. eft it lent In lw-th. The character of H. Calvert and WUa.im If.

Wnt 1 very but no more si tbap the work of Bobov North. as "Jk has but few Wesr very good but by tiii a pmc Itlaywn IM. by intrtMluclg a aprctany width en-n'. ie him to sing a roupbt of coon sonns in it? Hyle thai i his own and ig funny, The Empire Theater. Madam Adelaide Hermann And h'r f-f vaiideviile artt CTiierlaiiitrd a -iil iore in the K.fnpire Theater lat Madam Hermann is the s.intn oiyslifyiuf? personage that lias aoed iicfices in re before with he" nsago-.

No new feature wm lntr-tiui ed in ber prt srnm. The hypnotic "'li'i' Harping lteauty," is the nt-t atifying feature of the perform-a; The audience wm highly pleased with the madam's manic, as they were, given the kirsd of entertainment they bad coin" to nee. l.V.ward l.iuiii- and Iid'an Waltone proved the best Mttrnctlott lo-xt t' Madam Hcrmaiiiv. Their act in entitled 'A Tramp in which taviue riTii-ilv Jiigglhig of a high order, and iss Waitotie bsti-itouo roi-H. West and Van Kic'en, tn a cotra-iiv, were wctj received, and t.vtl- t'l and Uto-He of llAI'py Hooligan furnlAhea plenty of tun.

beib wm iirnii as long as sne stuck to but. roost singing coon Mongs and dancing. jokes fell fiat, except to the naileries, beoatli-e tbey were not replied. Tbc remainder of th program Included good acta by Adams, Kd wards i in a iudhiob.s Get man sk't; iSlater and a negro team, and Miss Both and her choir The Academy. Tio Ttger I.Uh Company Is Bie atlractbm in the Act demy this week, and it is one of the liveliest, most amusing and costumed productions that as la-en at this popular house this yea r.

Th" specialties are of a high order, the premier exponents of physical culture. Veen and Cross, giving an exhibition whb is far super! to anything that has been witnessed in this city along ttiis hue in many years. M'rrley and Fay. the t'oopciH, and her midgets. Brown an Bol ir-son are names to n.iuro with in the vaudeviUe world, and excellent work last night added new luster to their well established reputa-1 i ns.

'i'he curl a I rises on "Chow- Chow." a farce, through which a large company of shapely and comely girls move, sinvr and dance. (he celebrated "Bank Robbery." which made sii'-'i a tilt as a movintc picture, is an Interesting feature of the entertain-i icnt. but os shown in the Academy It has an entirely new and novel ending. w'hVh nil who witnessed the original production will desire to see. Anna Eva Fay's Entertainment.

Anna Eva Fay, the psychic, continues her entertainment in GUI City Hall, ami largo audiences greet her. The entertainment remains about the sttme. as ll was ist week Miss Fay's cabinet denionfttra-tlon is still "one of tho features of the bill must consider themselves invincible. It seems strange to hear a cry for water go up from Kentucky. Cannon is still disposed to do the atchdog-of-thc-treasury act.

Republican gubernatorial candidates are beginning to sprout on every bush. That Iowa professor who raises corn a good deal to be preferred to some ot" those Chicago professors who raise cain. Baking Powder Is easy to use and makes I good things quickly, aovm. sakins sowers hiw vokk. The Fine Point of Wit.

The Juvenile Nimrod. Now these be true autumnal days, A time when boughs are bare: A time of frosts and woodland naze. With winter in the air. The hired man chants a gleeful rhyme, The summer's work is done, The fall is here and that's the time That Johnny gets his gun. The gun once played wartime part.

It's five feet long or more, While Johnny, bless his little heart. Is barely four feet four. Tls quite a load to bear about, But he declares It's fun The stanch ancestral traits crop out; When Johnny gets his gun. When fired, tumbles Johnny back. Bespatters him with dirt; The youngster seems to be, alack.

The only thing that's hurt. This fact alone affords him cheer The cat and chickens run. The geese and turkeys disappear When Johnny gets his gun. She Knew. Mrs.

Neverhome They say th detail of that chorus girl's trial were unfit for a lady to listen to, but I hardly believe it. Mrs. Gaddabout Oh. It's true, I can njasure vnti. i wui ler e.

ftiiu kuuw. Looking Backward. Maude (sweet sixteen) Oh, Ferdy, 1 hear you are writing a book. Ferdy (eighteen and blase) Pra writing a book. Maude (delightedly) Oh.

how nice! And what sort of a book Is It to be, Ferdy? Ferdy (grandly and gloomily) It's tq be a book of personal reminiscences. Cause to Cuss, "What." Inquired Blinklngton, "Is th colonel cussing so about?" "Oh," replied Pllkington, he was enticed Into a place to see an exhibition of fine rye and found It was of the field variety, not the bottled kind." About Xmas Time. Some mean and ugly ways I've seen For raising of the dust. But the meanest way of all. I ween, Is to form a turkey trust- Enlisted for Life.

"Can't ver do a little somethln' fer art old soldier?" whined Tired Tiffins. "Well, I don't know," replied the portly citizen. "If you can show your discharge papers, I may do eomething lor hain't been discharged yet, boss, replied the hobo. "It's a soldier of fortune I am." Good Authority. Telegraph Editor Here's a dlspatcH denying that General Kurokl is dead.

Managing Editor Who's it signed toys Telegraph Editor General Kurokl. Managing Editor Well, he ought know. THE SOLEMN MAN. MEETING IN PITTSBURG, Members of Theatrical Syndicate Here for Important; Conferences. Changes Are Likely.

Samuel T. Nixon, owner of the Nlxoa Theater; A. L- Erlanger. of New York, junior member of the firm of JClaw Erlanger, who are at the head of the theatrical syndicate, and Will J. Davis, manager of the Chicago Opera House, yesterday held a long conference with Harry-Davis, manager of the Alvin, Grand and Avenue Theaters.

While they were quite frank tn saying that their talk was on .4 1 I matters otner man ine ruiouuis unua-tion, still there is a belief that something is In the air regarding theatricals In this city. Rumors have been as thick as leaves in Vallambrosla, and If one believed half of what he heard there would be a tearing; up In this town equal In its effects to an -explosion of natural gas. Almost every theater In the city is involved In what they say." Still, as the men who control the syndicate and the men who manage Pittsburg playhouses say there is nothing in these stories their word must be taken. It would not be surprising, however, to hear of a new combination that will eliminate at least one theater from the list in Pittsburg. and Children.

Signature of HAND SAPOLIO Is especially valuable during the summer season, when outdoor occupations and sports are most in order. GRASS STAINS. MUD STAINS and CALLOUS SPOTS yield to it, and it is particularly agreeable when used in the bath after violent exercise. ALL GROCERS AND DRUQQ1STS A MM LU3 Another Japanese attack on Port Arthur is reported to have been made, with the result of the destruction ot more forts but a failure to carry the vital positions of the defenders. The loss of the Japanese Is said to have been about 7,000.

It Is impossible, however, to tell what occurred. It Is certain only that the fortress has not fallen. No doubt the Japanese will make desperate efforts to bring about its reduction before the Baltic fleet arrives near Port Arthur. They are not, however, likely to sacrifice men uselessly at this time. They have still at least six weeks before the Baltic fleet can approach the vicinity of Port Arthur, and much in the way of gradual approaches and undermining of the defenses can be accomplished In that time.

Some severe fighting Is reported from the vicinity of Mukden. but there is as yet no evidence of a general attempt at a forward movement by either army. Samuel Faulkner. Aihgh ny, and for years was associated wnn ms lamer or. rne ones nueiness.

Mr. Faulkner tran years old and a member of tho Brotherhood of loco-motive Kngineers, and at the time of his deatn wan preparing a paper to read at the next annual convention of tha; body, favoring: the appointment of a commission for tho inspection of locomotive boiiers. He l. survived by three sons, WailacA Waller H. and Robert H.

Fauikner, and one daughter, Mrs. Cbaie Ebert. -a- General Alfred C. Barnes. NEW YORK, Nov.

2S General Alfred Cutter Primes, aged 2, president of the Astor Btace bank and formerly colonel of the Twenty-third regiment. New York National guard, d.ed of pneumonia In his home in Brooklyn to-day. Mr. Barnes was born In Philadelphia, was vice president and director of the American Book Company and trustee ot Corned university. Obituary Notes.

Mrs. Barbara Franke, 51 years old. widow of Charles Franke, died yesterday at the lami'y residence. TSS Liberty avenue. Hhe was tV member of the Ml Lutheran church.

One son. Edward FratiKe, is special in the East End. Bernard B. Magmn, i2 years old. a former Pittsburg bus ness man.

died yesterday at the family residence In CnicagJ. About l' year ago he severed his busi-ne connection with his brother. Peter Magirn, ami removed to Chicago. H3 ns aT brother of E. A- Mag'nn.

Mrr. Sarah E. Holme, iu years old, widow of William llOinres. is dead at the family residence, South N'egiey avenue. Sh" was a member of the Third Presbyterian church.

Mrs, Mary A. jainieson. 7(3 years old, widow of John died at her home. 7G: Church street, Swissvale, yesterday. Sh was a member of the SwiSJ-vaie Pr-Sbvtcrin Church.

Recent Deaths in Nearby Towns. Mrs lrnrntt, aged $, Is dfal at her n-iir Lisbon, O. Mrs. Jacob idirihart. Aged ft, la )ead at her jm.

roar ali.ngfoR. Pa Her maiden i.jicc a KhsalwtJi Btgier. an sh was a r-ative of emm'y. Ber busload, John KwihHrt. a sA ttiy w-oi buyer, 91 ytars ctiii.

The a m-miwr of the pt.n trin church. Her husband ainl chli-jTil survive. ii lam of Beaver Falls, died at bis Ii one ttir of pneumonia, aged 3a. had lived in Iteaver Kal'a Beariy all his life. 11 wa.i a member of the ti-aver Vabey bsige.

A. situ Harmony chapter, ana be- K' 1 the l'rbV let hoi rtllir H. Ketiert 1. M- lo.iby is dail at his home tmiir Kr.i' in, la. He was jt nra old anj leaves a wife a) two aona.

RUSSIA FAVORS A TREATY. Accepts Invitation of United States to Conclude an Arbitration Agreement. By 1 Pre? ST. PETERSBURG. Nov.

Russia has accepted the invitation of the United States to conclude an arbitration treaty on tho lines of the American-French treaty. 1 he American proposal was submitted to Russia in the form of a nolo from Secretary Hay, hich was presented to Foreign Secretary Larnsdortf by Charge d'Aftains Eddy November -7. This afternoon Count Ijtpsdorff replied. aoc pting in principle in behalf of tlia imperial government the text of tho treaty, but Indicating that Russia would propose some Alight modifications. They are expected to be drafted in a few days, and the linal oontirtna ion of the new rapprochement with Russia will not be delayed.

Bankers Are Declared Bankrupt. WOOSTER. Nov. 2S. Louis P.

Oh-liiier and -J. R. Zimmerman, the missim? oitb lals of the broken Wooster National hank, have been adjudged bankrupts as Individuals and as partners in the wholesale grocery and drug business under the firm name of Zimmerman Co. The petition resulting: In this action was filed this afternoon in United States district court at Cleveland. The matter was referred to W.

F. McKean. referee In bankruptcy, and at the hearing to-night John C. MeClarran, of Woostcr, was named as receiver. A.

D. Lynch, receiver of tho bank, haid this evening that nearly in notes had been found in vaults. Many thousands of dollars of these notes arc said to be worthless. May Be Named Bishop. ORANGE, N.

Nov. 28. (Special.) Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann, rector of Grace Episcopal Church and archdeacon of the Newark Episcopal diocese, js likely to be bishop the new diocese of Central Pennsylvania, which was recently set apart at the general convention In Boston.

NATIONAL CAPITAL NOTES. Captain A. Boss has ceen selected as commandant of ihe lake naval training station. lb ben W. Tayler.

representing the pro-teslants against Senator Heed Smoot. after consultation to-day with Senator Jlurrows. chalr-rn ui of the committee on privileges and election-, stated that the committee would probably begin the examination ot witnesses hi the case about 10 days. Iluruett'M Vanilla is pure. Don't let vour grocer work off ii cheap :ir.d dangerous substitute.

Insist on bavins: Burnett's. Samuel Fau'knr, for 29 years an engineer on the Ft. Wayne railroad, is dead at his home, Brightou road, Allegheny. tr t'si i tt.ia in SiTrtrt irrrl is a harmless substitute for Castor OH, Pare- gorie, Irops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant.

It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotio (substance. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles and cures Constipation. It regulates th (Stomach and Bowels, griTing healthy and natural sleep.

Tho Children's Panacea The Mother's Friend. fhe Kind You Have Always Bought Japan's premier declares that his country will fight the war to the bitter end if necessary, that it is really a struggle for its existence as a great nation, and that every eacrlflce necessary will be made to bring it to an honorable and successful issue. There is no doubt that he spoke as he felt and that his feeling is that of the whole Japanese nation. With this spirit animating them the Japanese may be expected to exhibit even more wonderful fighting powers than they have as yet shown. They have still the power to send hundreds of thousand of new soldiers iuto the field, and, if necessary, that power will be exercised.

One thing that is a great help to the Japanese Roverrimtnt is the fact that It does not have to contend with dissatisfaction at home, and the consequent danger of Insurrection. It Is far from the end of its resources in money as well as men, and unless mediation is effective there is leason to fear that the war may continue yet for a longer period than ha.3 elapsed since its beginning. Bears the aSSraBSBSBBBBBBaa SECRETARY TAFT'S MISSION. SECRETARY TAFT'S utterance in greeting President Amador of Panama upon his arrival on the Isthmus was of a most reassuring character. lie declared that the United States had no intention in the lstjhmus other than to build the canal for the benefit of Panama, the United States and mankind, and there was no desire to extend further power.

The secretary's utterance created great satisfaction in Panama, and his vnit will undoubtedly result in improved relations between tho people and government of the republic and the officiate of the United States on the isthmus. It is evident that there has heretofore been some misunderstanding, both on the; part of our officials and tlic-hO of Panama, of the real designs of this country in that quarter. The regulations adopted by our canal zone officials have proved a bitter disappointment to the people of Panama, who see in th'-m unexpected restrictions on their trade with the canal workmen and others on tho can: v.one. Those regulations will have to be modified considerably to meet the expectations of the people of Panama, and other concessions will have to be made from the attitude of our officials if good feeling is to maintained. It must also be made clear that the United States does not propose to force tho pe-oplf of Panama to become citizens of this country.

In timo Panama will doubtless be annexed to tho United States, but it ought to come by the voluntary action of its Inhabitants, induced by the growth of good feeling toward this country. Secretary Taft seems well equipped for the purpose of improving the relations between Panama and the United States. His experience in the Philippines will servo him iu good stead and it will be strange indeed if his mission does not prove largely or altogether successful. One thing he is likely to Impress upon the people or Panama, andthat is the necessity for them keeping the peace toward each other, and that the United States will not tolerate a condition of insurrection or revolution, fueh as has been characteristic of the isthmus in the past. Tar Onna; ax Ticst CoHMir lar WmsTwaia- rrnE safe deposit cfe trust Co.

OF PITTSBURGH The Safe Deposit Vaults of this Company are fire proof, burglar proof, bomb proof; proof against ever; destroying force. Private Boxes $5 a Year Up. Write or Call for Booklet Capital, $3,000,000. Surplus, $7,500,000. FOURTH AVENUE AND WOOD STREET WHERE DO TI1E.Y STAND? REPUBLICAN candidates for governor in this State arft appearing in large numbers, and there is a prospect that before they are all scheduled nearly every county in the State, or at least in its Western section, will have one or more favorite boomed for the honor.

Congressman E. F. Acheson has long been known as having hl3 eye upon the governorship and he is apparently now preparing (o make a fight for the Republican nomination. lie is a good fighter and as a rule has been able to secure what he has gone after, and his entry Into the fight promises at least to make the contest interesting. Congressman Huff waiting to be urged by his fellow Republicans to accept the honor, which he would be too polite to refuse.

Congressman Sibley is not waiting, but is taking those practical methods which he has found to efficacious tho past to induce a popular demand for Ms being made the next chief executive of the State. He understands the way to manufacture enthusiasm, and before long we will probably find that he has knocked out a bung and resorted to them. Whil the Republican candidates are hastening to make It known that they would like to be the next governor of the-State it would be well for some of them at least not to overlook certain important matters which are I'kcly to prove or interest to the voters. The next Legislature will bo called upon to enact certain much-needed reform legislation. Whether it will do it or is another question, but that it is needed badly and that the people of the State desire it there can be no doubt.

This legislation should inaugurate honest elections in this State by providing Tor personal registration. It should inaugurate a better civil service by providing for the extrusion th National civil service laws to the State Postmarks. Secretary Taft is now Ulllng the Pa nam i By this tinvr General Stoesscl mid his men The Louisiana Purchaeo cxpo.sitiou will it.i gates on December which day in to be fittingly named In honor of the president of the exposition, David R. Francis. There will be appropriate ceremonies in connection with the closing of this great world's fair.

The attendance has been very large, and the exhibition in many respects highly satisfactory- Its results will be' in the final outcome of great value. St. Louis may perhaps, as was the ease with Chicago, not have realized all the high expectations cherished at the beginning of the enterprise, and may experience some of the disadvantages resulting from a too generous indulgence in real estate operations on account of the fair, yet she will eventually be a great gainer from the latter. peoply; have shown them-selves most enterprising and fully equal to the great undertaking which they have so successfully carried th rough. A FATAL ERROR.

A man steps into your office, draws up his chair, and talks right into your face. His breath is offensive. Your only thought is how to get rid of him and his business. You cut him short with, "lam not interested." SOZODONT Is essential to one whose breath is not pure and sweet. Penetrating the little crevices.

It deodorizes, sweetens and purifies them, and makes you feel genteel and clean-cut 3 FORMS LIQUID, POWDER PASTE. people where they are at. li is to be hoped that the weather will continue to warm up for a while. The President's visit to Si. Loui.i was hort but swet.

4- Senator Smoot's enemies uie a train hot on his trail. If Admiral Dewey thould be a member of that North sea commission it would be certain to do thorough work..