. Hood’s Screws \ «,.-,._.,,. -....;.‘...,.u..-..s..k. .. ~°Trutkabove all things.” 3 Emu. DECEMBER 21,1894. #4 Entered in the Post-Office as a Newspaper. Greater Trolley Benefits. It is butafew months ago that the opening of our first trolley line, was an event of sufficient importance not only to set all Norwalk agog, to’ fill the columns of all our newspapers with ex- ultant “pulls” and to induce hundreds of people to come from long distances to see and ride upon the wonderful trolley cars to try and determine wheth- er they liked the new order of street railway transportation or not. Next came Congressman-elect Hill’s double track West avenue line, and the trolley cars of the East and West avenues are ‘ now flying through our city like weav- . r’s shuttles in a loom. These cars have become so common here in Nor- walk as to have lost all novelty with our people and even the erst frighten- ed horses, now refuse the poor compli- ment of a "shy” or the least scared attention. No Norwalker now would tolerate a return to our ancient horse- car system, and the only interest felt by anybody in these lines, is limited to those living on the new highways which the coming Legislature will be asked to dedicate to their use. ~ Rumor has it that the Tramway line now creeping towards Dorlon’s Point, has for its real destination the Sauga~ tuck depot via the old road and salt- meadows route. Meanwhile the West avenue line, it is said, purposes to ex- tend its line to either Westport or Saugatuck on the east and thence form- ing a connection with the line now extending from Bridgeport to South- port; thence extending its Winnipauk branch to Wilton, and to New Canaan, via Silver Mine, on the North and West, and to Darien via the Turnpike, on south. As the rights of way cost noth- ing and the tracks can be put down marvellously low and the motive power is the cheapest known to science or in- vention there is no question as to their proving profitable investments if lion~ estly built and honestly bonded and stocked. ‘ Nothing so fully indicates the change in public sentiment in regard to, these trolley lines, as the mu.mudes Of peo- ple who go out of their way and ride upon them, both for business and pleas~ ure. In spite of the accidents which have occurred in other places, chiefly owing to the carelessness of those using them, in getting on or off, it still must be said that they are overwhelmingly popular everywhere, Everybody real- izes that the trolley cars have brought with them an accession of comfort and speed in going about that was hardly dreamed of even by the most ardent friends of, the new mode of transit. Competition has secured to the pub- lic low fares also. Now one can ride from Winnipauk on the north to the South Nerwalk depot for the single fare of five cents, and from South Nor- walk depot-to Rowayton for five cents more, or a' total distance of nearly seven miles for ten cents. This is the cheap- est kind of cheap transportation, and asSociated as it is with the maximum of Comfort to passengers, is enough to make the old fogy croakers ashamed of their pessimistic prophecies. And yet all the advantages of the new ystem of transit have not been secured yet, but warm, clean and well lignted and ventilated cars, gentleman- ly and competent employees, with rapid, safe and comfortable transit, are a good deal to be thankful for and the people will; be, disposed to wait in patience fofiéthe other advantages which are certainyto come with the new order of things, when trolley cars will run from Bangor to Boston, Boston to New York, New York to Washington and sooner or later from New York to Chicago. It is a serious problem as to the business effect this new system is to have upon the incomes of the steam railroads of the country. Dyspepsia Cu red “My wife has been a. great suflcrer with (179. pepsin for over four years. Three bottles of . ~ Hood’s Sarsaparilla have perfectly cured her. At times the lightest food would distress her terri- bly. She couldnol olocp well nigh to and she said no one could tell how badly she felt. She was also troubled with sick headaches. Sho had trio (1 different kinds of medicine. but none did her any W good.AtlastHood’s ‘ ., Sarsaparillawas V Hr;- 0“. Merritt one bottle didhor so so much good that she took two more and now on is perfectly well. She is not now toublod mm parma with any sick headaches ‘ nomad feelings, can eat heartilyaud sleep well. “res it “Mt it":"€lll‘3 W on s a e r . Ours Ennrrr, Addison, Maine. “906". Plus euro headache and indigoonon. lNTERESTING ANDAVAL-U‘AZBAL‘EJ ' TWENTY-FIVEWYEA-ins A stir- FERERH I, . . Mrs. Lizzie C. Wilt’s Grateful Ac- ‘ countof Her Recovery. A ' Simple Remedy. [From Argus. Greenville, Mercer 00., Pa.] With feelings of uncertainty Mrs. Wilt began the use of Dr. Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy, but today it has no better friend than she. Mrs. Wilt is well known, for she has lived for years within a few miles of Greenville. The following letter addressed to Dr. Ken- nedy, will make interesting readng for many a sick person. "Dear Sir: For 25 years I have peen troubled with sick and nervous headaches So bad that much of the time I was unable to do anything, for I would be so weak and prostrated after the severe pain was gone. tried everything could hear of, but they all failed to do me any lasting good. Last spring my son was using Favorite Remedy, and he insisted on my trying it. I did so and used less than a bottle, and found it was just the medicine I needed for I have not had a headache since. It also benfited me in othes ways, for my health was poor, and it acted as a tonic. I hope this letter will reach the eye of some poor sufferer. for I know if they will only try Favorite Remedy they will be thankful for it. Yours truly, Mrs. Lizzie C. Wilt, Greenville, Penn.” Such a mark of commendation, com- ing from one of our residents should place in the minds of all the great value of this medicine. Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Item- edy is pronounced by the majority of physicians as the superiorof all blood medicines and nerve restorers. It cures rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous and bilious headaches, nervous pros- tration and the tired feeling resulting therefrom. It is a specific for scrofula erysipelas, dyspepsia, and for the trob- les peculiar to the female system. Dr. David Kennedy’s Favorite Rem- edy can be purchased at $1 a bottle or six bottles for $5. ._._. ___<.‘_ The Fool Seeley. rIhe trial of Samuel C. Seely, the de- faulting book-kceper of the Shoe and Leather National Bank, of New York, was of;short duration. The man who, after securing $354,000 of the bank’s funds by false entries had fled and then put himself in the way of certain cap- ture, pleaded guilty to the indictment as road and was remanded to a future day for sentence. He wisely decided to accept certain fate without causing the court any delay or the Federal Government any further cost on his account. Why Seely and the defaulters who have preceded him should have braved certain exposure and imprisonment for so little of gain or enjoyment as they secured by their thievery, is, and doubtless will remain, a mystery. Those who tamper with thexfunds of a national bank possessVeven greater hardihood and exhibit greater folly than those who steal from private or State institutions, for the agencies of the Federal law seldom fail to bring o-fi‘enders to justice. ‘0. —English Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone, Stifles, Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonder- ful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by G. A. Gregory 8.: Co. Druggist 38 Wall St. Norwalk Conn. 48 1y The Deadly Coal Oil Can. ELYBIA, 0.. Dec. 21,—There was a fatal fire on the west side here. J. B. Cook, a well known resident, attempted to light his kitchen fire with coal Oil when the oil can exploded in his face, the blazing oil running down his body, burning all his clothing off. Mrs. Cook, who'iran into the room, also took fire. Both died. Bishop of Lydia. For San Antonio. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 21.—The bishops of various sees, comprised within the arch— diocese of New Orleans, have finally de— cided to recommend to the Vatican the appointment of Right‘ Rev. Theapkil Merschaert, bishop of Lydia and vicar apostolic of the Indian Territory, to the vacant see of San Antonio, Tex. A Big Gas Syndicate. . PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21,—It is stated upon excellent authority that a number of New York capitalists are attempting to get possession of the Philadelphia gas works. The): have formed a. syndicate and have a capital of several miliionspf dol- lars. Their agent has made frequent visits to this city. A Big Clothing Failure. MILWAUKEE, Dec. 21.——The store of H. S. Mack, an old and prominent clothing house, was closed under chattel mortgage issued by Bertha Mack and others, and real estate and chattel mortgages amount- ing to $125, 000 were placed on record by various Milwaukee and eastern parties. Trying to Reform Chicago. CHICAGO. Dcc. 21.——Eight indictments Were voted by the grand jury against men alleged to be guilty of election frauds Nov. 6 in the Thirtlct-h precinct of the Thirty- fourth ward. Three of the individuals, are policemen. This action is the first fruit of the work of the Civic federation. Cruiser Columbia at Kingston. NEW YORK, Dec. 21.——Paymaster George H. Grifiin of United States cruiser Colum— bia. arrived today from Kingston. _Mr. Griffin stated that the health of all on board the cruise.- had been excellent. The report that the cruiser had been ordered to Blucficlds was crrcnccus. ' A Lynching In Prospect. Covmc'rox, Ky, 13cc. 21.——Mrs. Weir, a highly respected lady about 60 years of age, who resides scar Brighton, was crimio ’nally assaulted by a negro. A large posse is scouring the country, and if caught he will be lynched. ~ A Bostonian Burglar-imam ROWLEY, Mass, Dec. 21.—The postofiice was entered, evidently by professional thieves, who blew open» the safe: and wrecked the office. About Sloolvwas Se- cured. Mancunian The Widow of the Gallant Genera-.1 to Receive $100 a. Month. . THE SBNATE’S PROCEEDINGS. Many Eulogies Pronounced on Daniel Web- ster and General Stark—The Ques- tion of Holiday Adjournment. Other Capital Gossip. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—The house met at 11 o’clock today. Mr. Breckinridge (Dem., Ky.) reported an urgent deficiency bill appropriating $300, 000 for the census —-$125, 000 for salaries and $175, 000 for printing the report. This appropriation was included in the deficiency bill which passed the house a few days ago and is now being held up in the senate. Mr. Breckinridgo stated that unless this sup- plementary bill were passed immediately work on the census would stop. ‘ Mr: Cannon (Rep, Ills.) prevailed .On Mr. Breckinridge to accept an amendment appropriating $125, 000 for the fees of ju- rors, also included in the former bill, and as amended the bill was passed. On motion of Mr. Sickles (Dem., N. Y.) a bill was passed to pension the widow of the late Major General Nathaniel P. Ban'ks at the rate of $100 per month. There was no debate on the bill. The Holiday Adjournment. Mr. Outhwaite at this point presented a joint resolution for the usual holiday ad- journment to begin Saturday, Dec. 22, and end Thursday, Jan. 3. Mr. English (Dem., N. 'J.) arose with the intention of offering an amendment to adjourn tomor- row, and when Mr. Outhwaite cut him off with a demand for the previous question the gentleman from New Jersey gave no- tice that he would demand a quorum. The vote developed the presence of only 45 members, and when Mr. English made the point of no quorum Mr. Outhwa'ite with- drew the resolution. The house then went into committee of‘ the whole and resumed the consideration of the currency bill. Mr. Sperry (Dem., Conn.) took the floor in support of the measure, which. he said, exceeded in in- terest and affected the public welfare more than the tariff bill or any other bill of an economic character that would come before congress. Mr. Sperry was strongly of the opinion that the government should cease issuing paper money. The legal tenders, although they had passed the test of a su- preme court decision, were of doubtful constitutionality, generally considered so by the legal profession. ‘ The fact that this bill sought to retire the legal tenders and take the government out of the note issuing business was the first point in its favor. Mr. Sperry said that while personally he did not favor the revival of the state banks he would be willing to acquiesce under the conditions imposed by this bill in order to secure the other good features of the measure. He was a believer in the safety fund principle, he said, because it insured the prompt re- demption of the notes without expense to the holders. It made the notes practically a national currency. , Mr. Sperry, however, was strenuously opposed to various features of the bill, particularly the one repealing the law "re- quiring national banks to deposit United States bonds to insure the redemption of their notes. At 2 o’clock the house heard the eulogies of Daniel Webster and General Stark, whose characters were commended by sev- eral members. In the Senate. The senate was called to order by Mr. Harris, president pro tem.. in the absence of the vice president. The reading of the journal was dispensed with, and on motion of Mr. Cockrell (Dem., Mo.) the senate went into execu- tive session immediately after meeting. The doors were opened at 12:20 p. m., and the senate considered some routine business. The senate bill to revive the grade of lieutenant general in the army was report- ed by Mr. Hawley from the military affairs committee and placed on the calendar. Mr. Berry (Dem., Ark.) submitted a. minority report favoring the passage of the bill, heretofore reported adversely from the public lands committee, forfeiting cer- tain lands granted to aid in the construc- tion of railroads. A bill “to develop 14 transportation routes to the seaboard” was introduced by Mr. Butler of South Carolina, and one to provide a suitable residence for the presi— dent by Mr. Quay of Pennsylilinia. The senate then proceeded to the special order for the day, the speeches presenting to the government by the state of New Hampshire the statues of General John Stark and Daniel Webster. Mr. Chandler of New Hampshire first had read a letter from the governor of New Hampshire say— ing that the state had placed in Statuary hall the statues of her distinguished sons.‘ A resolution thanking the state was Offered by Mr. Perkins of California, and on this resolution Mr. Gallinger addressed the senate. The other Eulogists. Mr. Gallinger was followed by Senators ' Proctor, Hawley, Dubois, Chandler, Hoar, Morgan, Morrill, Davis, Platt, Culloin, Mitchell and Lodge. The senate in executive session con- firmed the following nominations: James F. Connolly of New Jersey to be collector of internal revenue for the Fifth district of New Jersey; Robert B. Palmer, post- master at Washington Court House, 0., and Charles Sossong, postmaster at Car- negie, Pa. Petition to the Sultan. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Rev. Z. > T. Sweeney of Columbus, Ind, who was con- sul general to the Ottoman empire during President Harrison’s administration, was in the city today. He came bearing a pc- ' tition representing 300, 000 Christian wom- en—‘the Christian woman’s board of mis- sionsépmying the sultan for the release of Sahag Mahdissian, an Armenian life exile at-Murzuk, in the oasis of Fezzan, inthe desert of the Sahara. Mr. Sweeney presented the petition to the secretary of state, asking his friendly offices in for- warding it to Minister Terrell at Constan- tinople and requesting him to present it ' to his majesty in behalf of the ladies. Youthful Train \Vreckcrs Arraigned. PEABODY, Mass, Dec. 21.—_Kenneth Belmer and Chester Palmer, two boys, aged 13, were in the district court today charged with attempting to wreck a. Bos- ton and Maine train by placing fish plates between the rails of a switch near Lynn- fleld. Belmer has. confessed and says that their object was to try to kill a. teacher named Miss Howland, who rides daily from Wakefield to Lynnficld. '5 Newsboys wanted. . ~ «4 .93») v 5‘, Ayer’s PILLS - , Received Highest Awards ' World’s ,Fair THE BEST Family, PHYSIC THE Ii! LL [NU-‘1)!" Nt‘llt' ELL. [t lVas Drought About. by a. “Right of \Vay" Himmler-standing. CRIPPLE CREEK. (9010., Dec. 21.—The shooting of Richard Nowell, J r., general superintendent and chief engineer of the Midland Terminal railroad, by A. W. Van Houten, a miner, near Independence, was the result of a difficulty over the right of way of the road. It appears that the owner of the Black Wonder could not agree with the railroad as to the damage done to the property by passing over, and so an arbi— tration was decided upon, which gave the Black Wonder a verdict of $150. 0! this sum the Midland company only paid $125, and so the owners, or one of them at least ——Gus Yoeman, who resides in this city— told three men who live in a cabin stand- ing directly on the right of way not to let the people disturb the house under any cir- cumstances. The railroad folks are bound to- go ahead, however. Superintendent Nowell was out on the road in a special car. When the train reached the cabin, Mr. Newell signaled the engineer to stop, and jumping off his car he pulled a paper from his pocket and walked into the house. When the train came to a standstill, the engine was not six feet from the cabin, and as the exhaust was working most of the time the men say they couldn’t hear what was being said inside. Suddenly Mr. Nowell came out, and instantly Van Houton appeared with a rifle in his hand. A quarter of a minute later the weapon waydischarged, and Nowell staggered. ran rfcw feet and fell into the arms of Pat McCawcll. From the time he was shot he never spoke, and seven minutes later he was dead. Van Hunt-on claims he shot in self de- fense, but six railroad men who witnessed the murder will testify that Mr. Nowell was unarmed. Van Houton has no inter- est in the property in dispute. He has been taken to the jail at Colorado Springs. The body of Mr. Nowell has also been taken to the Springs and will be shipped to Cleve- land for burial. Richard Nowell, J r., was 27 years of age and a nephew of President Nowell of the Lake Shore railroad. His father lives at Newburyport, Mass. Many Vessels Overdue. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21.——There are now ten ships overdue on this coast, and 300 lives are at stake upon their fate. The vessels now numbered on the overdue list and which have been long enough out to warrant apprehension for their safety are steamers Montserrat and Keweenaw, barks Germania. and Columbia, ship J. B. Brown, bark Sea King, schooner Mary and Ida, ship Red Rock, ship Glenlui and bark Dominion. Snails as Daintles. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Proba.bly it will be a matter of surprise to many people to learn that large quantities of snails are annually shipped to the United States from Europe to be eaten by cpicures, yet this fact is set out in consular reports re- ceived by the state department from France and Switzerland. From France alone the shipments of these snails in one year amount to 220,460 pounds. Masked illen Robbed Hermite. BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. 21.—News of a daring robbery near Bursonvillc, Bucks county, was brought here by farmers. In a. wilderness near that place Thomas and David Athold, father and son, live as her- mits. Six masked men surprised them in their cabin, and after gagging and tor- turing them secured over $2, 000 in money besides other plunder. Italians Defeat Arabs. _ ROME, Dec. 21.—-A dispatch from Mas- saua, Egypt, dated today, announces that six companies of Italian troops, un- der the command of Major Tosclli, at- tacked and defeated the Arabs near Halal. Aylarge number of the natives, including Chief Batagos, were killed. The Italian force lost 10 killed and had 22 wounded. This May llIean a. Race. NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Following is the answer of the America’s cup committee, cabled hula, : “Will fix first race eight months from receipt of advice from your Royal Yacht squadron that terms of our cable of 17th are officially agreed to, and Duni'aven’s request for three weeks to fit out after arrival is granted. ” ‘ Investigating the Grand Trunk. LONDON, Dcc. 21.—Thc long announced investigation into the accounts of the Grand Trunk railroad of Canada is pro- ceeding, the security holders" deputation having agreed to the limitation of the board of (ii rectors that the names Of traders having outstanding accounts should not be published. A Prominent Inventor’s Death. NEW HAVEN, Dec. 21.—Henry Kellogg, aged 76 years, inventor of the hot polished shafting and many types of machinery, was found dead in bed today; Paralysis sustained two years. ago was the cause. Mr. Kellogg was the uncle of Clara Louise Kellogg Strakosch, the singer. Deafness Cannot be Cured by local appli as they cannot reach the diseased portian of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by_ constitutional remedies. . Deaf. ness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you havea rumbling sound or inperfect hearing, and when it is entirely Closed Deafness _is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condi- tion, hearing'will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caesed by ca- trrh, which is nothing but an inflamed Condition of the mucous surfaces. , We Will give 0: a Hundred Dollars for any case rs i. when (caused by 'catarrh) ti can‘t; be cured by Hall’s .Oatarrh :rd for circulars; _ \"11'9. '7.” free. if: ( .k 00. ' Toledo, OI - 75c. meow. o , Dr. ParkhurSt'and the Committee Dif- fer About Supt. Byrnes. amass NAivE ADMISSION. The New York Police .Captain' Considers Himself the Orig'inal"Pantata—H0\v One Builder Was Systematical- ' 1y Bled by a wax-ammo. NEW YORK, Doc. 21.—I_t seemed within the possibilities atthe opening today that the session of theLexow committee would be marked by at least one exceedingly sen- sational development. And that was that there would appear a difference of opinion between Dr. Parkhurst on the one side and Mr. Golf and the committee on the other. , It had been stated that when Superin- tendent Byrnes was called as a witness be~ lore the committee—he will certainly be called—he Would be questioned simply as an expert in police matters. It was said that he would be asked to suggest remedies for the present state of affairs, and, in, short, would co-operate with the committee to effect legislation that would remedy the conditions now complained of, and which have been shown to exist by the present investigating committee. That outline of what is said to be the in- tention of Mr. Goff and the committee re- garding Superintendent Byrncs has evi- dently stirred Dr. Parkliurst to his inner- most depths. How he regards that inten- tion is shown by the fact that he was the first of the notables to appear in court this morning. His face indicated that he was by no means pleased by the turn which affairs had taken. He was aware of the attitude of the committee yesterday when the mem- bers asked questions concerning the super- intendent which could not be construed as harmful to his interests and the indica- tion that Mr. Byrncs would be questioned simply as an expert. Parkhurst Is In Earnest. Dr. Parkhurst remained quietly in the chair usually occupied by him until Sena- tor Pound came in. He conversed earnest- ly with that member of the committee for a. moment. Then Frank Moss came in. Dr. Parkhurst seized him at once, ran him over into a. corner and appeared to be laying the law down to him in an energetic fashion. The doctor was asked concerning his opinion of the rumor as to the inten- tion of Mr. Goff and the committee regard- ing Superintendent Byrnes and what he thought of questioning the superintendent solely as an oxpert. “To do that,” said he, “and not ques- tion him as to his career would be simply placing the stamp of approval on his ofli- cial acts. ” He was asked what he would do under the Circumstances. “I do not care to say anything more at this time, ” was his answer. “I may have something to say later on. ” There was but one interpretation on what Dr. Parkhurst had to say. That was that unless Superintendent Byrnes was called as a witness, treated as the other witnesses have been treated and questioned as closely as other police ofiicers have been questioned the doctor would not only have something to say about it, but a great deal to say that would be both lively and interesting. particularly to and for the members of the committee. This Builder Paid Money. Walter S. Harrison was the first witness called by Mr. Goff. In reply to the usual questions he said that he was a. builder at 29 Broadway and built the Morris build- ing at the corner of Broad and Beaver streets in 1891-2. In doing so the witness said he had to bridge the sidewalk. He got a permit from the department of public works. “Were you interviewed by a. wardman then?” asked Mr. Goff. “Yes, by Wardman Burns, who was Captain McLaughlin’s wardman. ” “What did he say to you?” “He told me that I would have to pay for the obstruction.” The witness refused then, he said, and later on Burns came back to him and re— peated his demand. “ One morning I found my foreman had been arrested,” said Mr. Harrison. “When the case was called in court, it was dis- missed. The policeman told me afterward that he was obeying orders. ” McLaugh- lin was then captain of the Old Slip pre- Cinct. The Witness said that he had a. third visit from Burns. ”He told me‘ then,” added Harrison, “that I must pay $250. Under those circumstances, he said, I would have no trouble. I finally submitted and paid the money to him in bills at the station house in a private room. After that I had no trouble. ” The Original Pantata. ' An excited whisper ran around the room when Captain Strauss was called. “You are the original pantata?” began Mr. Goff. . ‘ . Strauss smiled and said, “So I believe. ” At Mr. Golf’s request he identified Po- liceman Wallenstein, who was among the witnesses in the courtroom. Strauss said he knew Policeman Leonard also. “Do you remember when you sent Leonard to watch the fence on election day, .1893 ?” “ Yes. ” There was no understanding between the witness and the leader of the district as to the detailing of policemen at the polling places. In both 1892 and 1893 he received his orders concerning election day from the superintendent, he said. He didn’t remember if President Martin came into the reom after Superintendent Byrnes had issued his orders in 1892. “Didn’t you hear Byrne's and Martin engage in an altercation in that room?" “I don’t remember,” was the answer. Mr. Gofl tried in many ways to help the witness remember those things, but failed to do so. . The captain didn’t remember that any- thing had been said at that time concern- ing conflicts with the United States mar- shals. ' ”Now, isn’t it a. fact that you have made up your mind to forget everything that you are afraid of?” asked Mr. Goff. “No, sir.” Asked as to what the superintendent had said to him when giving orders for election day, the captain said: “ye were instructed not to permit any elec ioneering within half a mile of the polling place. ’ ’ “Half a mile?” “Quarter of a mile. 16%, ” was the answer. No, I mean 150 Buy the Gunman ‘ American parent. .,. x "5",;27“ - . ”if?” ' t». ‘ DRAMA jAjND OPERA. FEATURES OF THIS SEASQN’S GRAND OPERA IN NEW YORK. The Ever Popuia'i- 'Bosto‘rilans is... afNew’ . Piece in “Prince Ananias.” Ada Relun . Aggin.Before llletropolltan Audiences. “The Coming Woman" Not Successful. “The Coming Woman” was not at all politely received when she presented her ‘ card at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. It was found at once that the lady had assumed a. name that was not hers, that she was an impostor—dramatically speak- ing—of the very Worst type. There’s much in a name, Juliet to the contrary notwithstanding, and nine out of every ten persons who had gone to witness the first performance expected a play, no doubt, that dealt with a problem—a play that contained many intellectual subtle- ties and a new truth of two. Why? For no other reason, 'I am sure, but because the play’s title smackedof modernity, of the sexual question, of N oraism, Hedda Gablerism and all that sort of thing. Instead of which the spectator was con- fronted With the tawdriest kind of melo« drama—with a heroine who is a horse doctor, and an old scapegrace of a. father who had contracted a. mock marriage and committed forgery,with a. polished villain who brags at the club of his triumphs over the weaker sex, with an incognito uncle who lends money at good fat inter- est and saves his niece from a circus life, and with a monstrous gray horse which played a most exacting part like a scholar and a gentleman. Revivals and resuscitations will not alone make up the repertoire this season at the Metropolitan Opera House. Many new works are promised. Withinamonth it is expected that Bemberg’s “Elaine” will have been produced, with Mme. Melba and M. Jean de Rcszke in the roles they created in London when the work was first represented at Covent Garden. Round about the same period Verdi’s last contribution to the literature of the the lyric stage, “Falstafi,” will be seen, with M. Victor Maurel in his original part of the Fat Knight. Miss Sibyl San— derson’s arrival early in January will be followed by a production of “Esclar— mondc,” the title role of which Massenet wrote with a special view to Miss Sander- son’s characteristic of voice and style. The same composer’s “Thais” and Saint- Saens’ musical dramatization of the im- pious,though luckily beautiful “Phryne,” are both promised. Not a. bad list, even though the prospectus proposes and the manager disposes. “Elaine” will in all probability be the first novelty of the season. It is the first essay of M. H. Bemberg in grand opera. “It is my first Work of large dime nsions—my first serious work for the stage,” said M. Bemberg a. few days ago. Corbett’s business has increased 20 per cent., according to the despatches, since ‘ the death of Fitzsimmons’s sparring part- ner. This goes to show the thoroughly commercial nature of prize fighting at the present time, and how directly free advertizing of pugilists affects their theatrical fortunes. It is evident now, that thc Corbett-Fitzsimmons match will not be fought next fall, for “Lanky Bob” will not get through his trial until well along in the summer, and will thus be deprived of the time for training stipulated in the ,articles of agreement. . It will be easy enough, however, to move the date of the fight a year or two ahead, in case Fitzsimmons' is obliged to serve the State meanwhile, so that Corbett and the man he is matched to fight will con- tinue to figure as prize pugilists without facing one another for a long time to come. It would seem to be better to accept both men as actors, and give up - all discussion about them as fighters. Corbett does not want to fight again. He is a shrewd, hard-working, money-making man, without brutal instincts, and with a. desire to get ahead. He has been aided by luck thus far to an extraordinary ex- tent, and it is likely that nothing will force him into the ring again, despite all the agreements and incessant advertising .4 which he manages to get. Nowadays scenery and costumes count for almost as much as music and Words in the success of a. comic opera. this fact in mind, the Bostonians have. spared no pains in the preparation of the stage pictures for “Prince Auanias,” the new Comic opera by Victor Herbert and . Bearing , ' - Francis Neilson, which is at the Broad- . way Theatre. The scenes of the opera, which is in two acts, are laid in France ‘ in the sixteenth century. The cast will be as follows: George Frothingham, Wm. Castlemun, Peter Lang, W. H. McDonald, Eugene Cowles, H. C. Barnabec, Jerome Sykes, Joseph Sheehan, Josephine Bart- lett, Eloise Morgan. Caroline Hamilton and Jessie Bartlett Davis. After an absence of a year, during which time she has visited Europe, Ada. Rehan is again in New Yo'rk at Daly’s. Miss Rehan opened in “Twelfth N ight.” She is supported by Mr. James Lewis, Mr. Herbert Gresham, Mr. John Craig, Mr. Sidney Herbert, Mr. Charles Wheat leigh, Mr. Lloyd Daubigny, Miss Sybil C irlisle, Miss Lily Post and Mr.’ Henry Dixey. “Twelfth Nir‘ht will be presented for only a few nights and will be followed in‘ quick succession by “Love on Crutch- es,” “The Railroad of Love,” “Taming the Shrew,” “The Magistrate” and “The Wonder.” N one of these plays will run more than twelve nights, and after this series has been completed a number of novelties will be produced. LINWARD. UNGALLANT SICILY. The Advent of a Daughter is Considered a. Calamity. In some parts of Sicily the birth of a girl is always an unwelcome announce- ment. In fact, it is regarded as a sad event and is made known to the world by .a black flag, which is hung out ofthe window. The reason that such an event is looked upon as a misfortune is because the young woman has to be supported by her family until married, and then she is supposed to come to the bridgroom with a dot. This. of course, is trying, but the Sicilian father is not as badly off as the Girls in Sicily are married between the ages of 14 and 16 T Icy live in seclusion until they are mar— ried, when they are disposed of on a purely financial basis. ~ ’ Forgot the Keyhole. Jack (rapturously)——Now, darling, will you please name the happy day? ‘ Minnie (blushingly)—Threo weeks from Thursday, Jack. Nora, the kitchen maid (through the I knyhpie)—Av you plaze, Miss, that’s me ' rcg’lar day out. Ye’ll have to get mar. rind in the early part of the wake—Arno! ei‘ican Hebrew (N V \ _. . Advertise in tho szarrr‘
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