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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
sAILoRs IND GRAIN SHovELLERS IDLE.
DUNES IN TIE LAKE TRAIFIC-SIiiIPING lay
ING Vr-SUFFI RING AMONG Tnl WORKING CLASS.
10y TELEGRAPH TO The rRIBuNT:l

DUNES IN TIE LAKE TRAIFIC-SIiIPING lay
ING Vr-SUFIIRING AMONG TnT WORKING CLASS.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TWBUNF.l
BrFFALO, Oct. l9.-ThcTe Is much dissatls-
faction in local marine circle, the dizziness III lake
traffic There is literally nothing for many Of the vessels
10 do and they being laid up for tho winter Many
craft in Milwaukee and Chicago also stripped of
their canvas.
Ordinarily business should he brisk for at least another
month An old lake captain said to-day that lie had been
Oh the lakes for twenty years and had never seen freight
10 duh as now The sailing vessels have had very little
10 do. the steam barges getting the majority
Of the traffic Many Of the sailors intend
going New ork to ship on ocean vessels II IS SAID
Thar a large number have already done So Business az
the elevators H. almost at standstlU veteran told
your pondcnt that he had worked on the whaIVc
sixteen years, and had failed unt1 this year to
earn decent living Just look along these whaNe-,
sad be "ovcrything il dead it well be. Years
ago 1t was different Business was lively. and there
were no groups OF hanging around like those over
there" (pointing to a number who standing with
their hands IN their pockets. The Italians
have taken good deal OF the work and the places hey
did not occupy were filed with men from Canada.
You, perhaps not aware of the way things stand
down the shoycers at the elevators In the
spring the Canadians flock here by scores. Generally
with him This presented to the boss shoveer or fore
man, and as rule the man gets summers jon Then
again the majority Of the boss shovclers saloon
keepers and they expect the to patronize them and
pav ten cents per glass for whskey worth about three
II yon neglect give them this patronage off your
want and how 10 live this winter will be serious prob
mi Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
THEATRICAL NOTES.

LoNDON, Oct. 1S.-MIIe. NeVada VIII cIV"'o
the part Of Lakplen in her debut in New-lors NJ ne
ibcs the composer will 20 to Newiork to snperh'ohu
the production of the work He has written 'hc Aus'
for new ballet and has also enlarged the eontr"lto
part for Nine. Scalchi NJ. d., .,o oo,,
Mr. Abbey will close the Iycenm Theatre i0r ne Wch
,rcreding the production of Romeo and juliet WINCH
v in occur on November l. -, ,
Wilson Barett's Hamlet" Is being prohnceu 10
,rovled hnuses Many persons are turned away from
Inc theatre nightly. Seats are being booked lhi III ~"
vance His production has taken the plphc py storm,
onuel Nanlpsou has contracted for season OF lthlla
opora at the Drlry Lane Theatre Lext spring. WIN
Mmes Patti and Nilsson in leading roles.
pans oct ln-N sirlou read yesterday his ne W
drama Theodurn" to the artists OF tho Porte 81 MAI
tuc Theatre According toa cri ca forecast II Is me
finest work. Tho drama opens 20 MINI M w. =
chance for her creation. Bcrnhatdt was III anu
unable to be present ~ the reading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
DESTRUCTIVE FLAMES IN BROOKLYN.

A tire causing damage amounting 10 up
wards Of 900 900 occurred early yesterday morning in
Plymouth ST. Brooklyn An alarm was sent out from the
Union White Lead Works at Front and Bridge ss., ana
a number Of engines on the spot. The flames
broke out in the mandatory OF the Rice Patent Veneer
Box COMPANY at Nos 242 and pa Plymouthst:, in the
third floor Of large twO-sory brick building inc hfc
rspdy spread thrOu ghou the structure to the aoacct
buildings Nos 24O. 2i6. 2is, 20 and 100 llymonthst
and Nos 257 and 259 Waterst The buildings al
belonged the Cary estate, and only thCr Walls were
left standing after the nrenen had succeeded III con
trolling the flames. Each floor Of the burned blldihes
was occupied by separate manufacturers some or Whoi
had valuable stOcks, which were complctty uentrost"
The loss on the buildings was estimated ~ eIVo,ooo anu
upon the manufactured goods. lnachcTy ana stochs III
them at about 100000 more, though the actual loss on
the latter will not be known until the owners can ngnrc
upon II to day The principal losers were hlce o.
dealers in patent veneer boxes, brewer. chlps anu i
of Nos 2i2 and 2ii Pym0uth-st; William " feak
wall paper manufacturer. OF NO. 2o| water
At and PA Plymouth ST.. John Brady, electric
instrument maker. of No. 242 Plymouthst the
Fulton Electric Company, OF Nos. 2i6 and 2ts
pymouth-st; the Brady Electric Company, OF No. 20
Wnter-st; T. Long n Co., tnk-makers, or Nos zoo ana
151 Pymouthst G. WOodess, manufacturer OF cssent al
oil. M the same numbers; William T.. Brown maker or
dvc colors Nos 257 and 259 Waterst., aud the Rug
giles Rattan Company Of the same numbers
The cause Of the itrc not asccrtalned.
While Engine M. on its way To the fire II upset
at Henry and Fulton sts, and the driver Henry
FtzsmmOns, was thrown of and slightly injured. lie
was taken 10 81. Peters Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
THE FIRE RECORD.
BURNING ALIVE OF AN INSANE MAN.
IL. ~ L....ilI - ID

ERIE, Penn, Oct. ia horrible accident
occurred near North East Friday evening The family of
VGlncy Bull were seated around the table when they
discovered that their entire house on fire. and that
the flames had already covered the doorway leading both
To the and of the house All the inmates we're
helped hr ugh the window and Mr.. Bull went to the
rescue .. his insane brother. who was locked up In a
padled and grated room in the second story. To his
horror found the To his unfortunate brothers
room already filled with flames. Rushing through II he
ATTEMPTED TO unlock the door. but was driven back
He tried to help him make his escape through me
side of house. but driven from there by the
nanes and the task had to he abandoned The insane
mans cries and shlcks could be heard above the crack
ling and roar of the flames for half an hour and then they
suddenly ceased The dead mans crisped body was
afterward found in the easement He was worth Sio-
900 which his brother held in trust for him. Nolney
Buli is so badly burned that serious results are
autfciuated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
Cattle BeUrALLY TREATED.
FOUR ANIMALS IN DA~EURY SHOT TO RELIEVE
THEM FdOM SUFFERING.

FOUH ANIMALS IN DANEIKG SIIOT TO EELIENE
THEM FHOM SUFFERING.
tBY TtLEGR.IH - TIE TRIBuSsl
DANBURY, Conn, Oct. 19.-State Agent
Thral, OF the Society for the Prevention o Cruelty TO
Animals, discovered a revolving case Of brutality to
animals the farm OF Uriah Loomls Of Eason. near
here yesterday In u rye stubhlc field the barns
Mr. Thrdi found "a bull steer and two yearlings In y
pitabc condition of suffering. They all
limping about three legs Tho other
the right fore leg completely below the knee
joints The stump OF each Of The right foelrgs was ull
healed bloody aud bruised The owner hal
been IN the habit or tying the heads OF
these cattle 10 the right forclcgs by "a rope
IN slip moose 10 prevent them from wandering
the lot when the rope soaked in the rain the
the leg would slip upward by the action of the
head aud also become tighter The constant wearing at
lat caused the legs to drop OH The cattle limpng over
the stony rough ground would frequently strike the
unhCalcd strmp- against the rocks l. said that few
winters Ioons lost cattle by Tyati0D.
lie II over eighty years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
ARREST OF 4 DESPER1DO.
lBY TELEGRAPH ID TIE rRiBUvg.l

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. 19.-A dispatch to The
Eess from Fort Worth, in this State, says that after
years Of watching officers from New Mexico last night
succeeded in arrcsting r. j. better known as " Jim "
Courtrgh who is charged with killing several Mexicaus
two years ago near Silver City, " " Courtright was
wei known here having served state Ranger, detec
i've and city marshal, and he regarded OF the
quickest with fire arms In Texas. His arrest
enccted by strategy Some New Mexican rangers under
aPietenco Of friendship eniccd him 10 room where
they covered him with their pistols before he
iher Intentions One Mcintyre who assisted COuIt
hsl In killing the Mexicans was captured IN the
lbahntr last nlght At Wiclita Ialls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
4 STORM APPROACHING.

1elcgraphic dispatches from Washington 10
United States Signal station In this city last evening
stated that a storm was central Lake superior and
moving souhcastery, which would probably cause
southerly gales here to-day Storm signals ordered
up for Kansas City. Leavenworth. Chicago. Burlington
and Des Mones and there Indications of decided
fall In temperature The officers AT the signal station IN
the Equitable Building stated that there was cold wave
In Dakota, which would probably reach tas city by 10
morrow. unless It's should change IN that case
the would be A. far as this city Is
concerned there are indications of rain FOR to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
A RAILWAY SCHEME NOT FEASIBLE
LEY rELRnKAPn ID THE rRIBUNgl

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 19.-Otto j.
Klautz the Dominion Government explorer who was
sent ont to explore the country between here and Hud
sons Bay with Il view Of determining the practcabiity
Of constructing railway has arrived in the city He
refused to give any information regarding his trip saying
that the Government was entitled to have II first II IL
believed that will report to the Government that the
scheme Il not feasible aud that II would require great
amount OF money to build railway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HE1LTH
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIB

IBY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUSE.l
TRENTON, Oct. 19-The Vice Chancellor has
Ned All opinion in the case OF the Board of Health OF
'h' city, against the American House Hotel granting
INJUNCTION against the use OF Potty's Run sewer.
ine run for most Of its under the thickly
ed portion of the city, and its reception OF sewerage
nvM vM houses along its line has made II nuisance
ch thc Health authorities have been trying To aDaie
eV'ra years. This is the first decision rendered In
a'of, and will he precedent for actions against
Ise'efa hundred persons who have refused 10 cut of
'-N" eOineC tlUns with the run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
HAIR TURNED GRAY FROM TERROR

NEw-HAvEN, Oct. 19.-GeOrge II. Chatfeld,
F'Aso'ef from Seymour was consigned ~ the New.
,s'eh jail Last night charge of swindng lie is an
~ onehder and It appears he recently punished for
' same lining by OF the citizens OF Seymour who
t The night side of his head closely that reseIn.
~ he baH OF polished billiard ball In addition TO
III was taIied and feathered and held under water
r NJ experience Ia the hands OF his country victims
'o" hls halr gray from terror.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
ELAMES NEAR TRENTON.

TRENTON, Oct. 19.--The Trenton Fire De-
partmeut called out at early hour this morning to
aid in the sppre tire that threatened TO destroy
the main part of the of Yardcy, four miles distant
on the Pennsylvania side Of the Delaware River. The
flames were confined to the lee house barns and other
buildings adjacent the hotel and other large buildings
The loss is $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
HEAVY RAINS IN JAMAICA.

BALTIMORE, Oct. l9.-Caplain FyIc OF the
iriilsh steamer hanhoe, which arrived to-day from
Kingston aud Port Antonio. reports heavy rains III hnF
zion. ON the evening Of October The rainfall was O2d
,,,bes Railway bridges were inundated two feet.
Trains PASSED with much danger and difficulty between
Kingston and spanish Town. ItlrfrHph,c commune"
lion wa Interrupted throughout the Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
LOSSES AT VARIOUS PLACES.

LAWRENCE, Kan, Oct. l9.-Moaks elevator
was burned last night. Loss, S2ooooi par'ihly III
sured.
PETERSBURG va oct. 10-Fire broke out ut IL O'Clock
last night at Farmvile sxycght miles from THIS CITY,
and DESTROYED Planters Warehouse, three tobacco
and all except the warehouse were fully insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
THE ALEXANDRIA INDEMNITY.

PARIS. Oct. ia petition or the frencn
nercbants at Alexandria has been presented 10 'he
Chamber OF Deputies. through the vcepresdeh' OF 'nc
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. urging the nhme'""o
ovment o the Alexandria indemnity to save the French
la.,iarts of that city from ruin The Commission on
PETITIONS made n report declaring urgency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
FRANCE AND CHINA.

PARIS, Oct. 19.-The latest Official dlspa.c"e.
from China state that there has been no hsh'Ae ~
Tsmsu since october g. Admiral Courhet asks ior U
,alion OF marines to strengthen landing parties
ron., states that General Brere de rIsehas cies
~ no has only 800 effective troops, whcn n,r ~
iort - 10 occupy any extent of the enemys couhf'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20

A.. ,ro.o,, firm. 70 his damage in the sum 100000
Mr. Roclsfcier yesterday filed cross petltgh raw AM,
answer asking that the petition filed by Jonn i"n
cnt, and r. scofied asking for receiver and dlIls"
NJ the property bc dismissed. and that he be gran.o
Judgment of 100000 against W. C. sconcia. On md the
fapda ri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
THE TORIES AND REDISTRIBUTION

LONpON, Oct. 19.-The Tory eIeC'Ior - ~
throughout the country in reporting 10 headquar'erS
LONDON as to the effect of the Governmeh. 20
ZION scheme declare that II will pe e,int viii re.
the fortunes OF .ne r,ppsday Lord Northbrook is ex
,'ac,ed 10 leave Cairo next week for Ehelahu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
ELECTIONS IN BELGIUM
,.,cropy DECLARED FOR THE LIBERALS
r,ox ACT coNpEMNEp-GREAT EXCITE

&C rnICATION ACT CONDEMNE'
III" MENT IN THE TOWNS
BRUSSELS, Oct. 19.-The Liberals e were o.,."d ,,T
,o,Ous in the election here ana a, in
Leee az" candidates at Bruges Nivies and nine o'her
eecns r,. 1, an important triumph for the beraswao
the education act has been condemned py 'nc
, NM Janson Van Humbeeck and neyvaeaS' sa WsD feW
eced in city Slight disorders eyc VS. no serious
and the troops We're no. ap9 much
rsat excitement prevailed in az ths e nreceded
anla. and singing songs marched through the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
REDUCING FRENCH APPROPRIATIONS;
ne Oct 1o-The Budget Committee mas

,.oIed upon reduction of 100000 francs IN 'ne Si
,ropriations for distribution by the Mi"is.'! U ,.,
wosbp Among the items disallowe by me rbe
snns Allotted for the repair OF cathour,s, al nv
ar ran"es Of the Archbishop Of Paris is
D 600 francs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20

the latter have procured for measures vessels when hou
than legal gallon have established method or
measuring which Is more than the legal measure Inc
association numbers five thousand members composed o
and women white and black. Fully fifteen hundred
are women aud young girls. The packers VIII likely ac
Ccde 70 the demand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
FIRE IN MOSCOW.

Moscow, Oct. 19.-Seyeral warehouses ana
tho German Theatre situated in the centre OF the towh
arc on fire It's likely that the flames Will spread 10 'he
surrounding buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
.~.pCuISTs ARRESTED IN PARIS.

PARIS. Oct. 19.-A bomb exploded at WIN
s ~ he officers room of the gendarmes barracks at
@, rtieune. at midnight last night The windows anu
,,rpure were wrecked. Int nobody was hurt. Nlil IL,
anarchists were arrested this morning on 'he chieo "
completely in plot to blow up 'he oN'l"oAS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
THE OCTOBER ELECTIONS.
REPUBLICAN GAINS IN WEST VIRGINIA.
TIE STATE SENATE EQUALLY DlvIDED-oNLf fo'''
DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY IN THE HOUSE.
fRY rEI IRaRAPu TO TIE rRIBUNHl

TIE STATE SENATE EQUALLY DlVIDED-oNLi fo'''
DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY IN THE HOUSE.
fBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUSS'
WHEELING. Oct. 10-There is nothing new IN the
situation except fuller returns the Legislature
The Senate last year stood II Democrats 10 y nc
publicans: this wear it will be tie. Inc To"so
last wear stood 45 Democrats to Il hePuoie"''
this year it will stand 81 Republicans 10 30 Deu'o.
Gratis The counties composing the A'h D'o'i'o'
are entitled to five Representatives. ana oho "
tor At the last election the district returned o"o
Democratic Senator and four Democratic hepre-
sentatves; this year it returns one hepuoi'"
Senator and four Republican Representatives,
REPUBLICAN PLURALITIES IN CLEVELAND.
OVER Q 600 FOR ROBINSON IN CUYAHoGA COUNTY.
CLEVELAND. Oct 19-The official canvass VI
the vote of Cuvahoga County gives total Vo'e ~
| the county of A. 1O4, and i'll the city Vi '''' ~
| Robinson the Republican candidate LOT oecro.'.y
of State received in this city 1901 votes anu -"
the comfy %. 500 Newman Dcm.) had IN inc
CITY 1882 and in the county 2O,|oo. Motifs Motifs
pro- had IN the city 1913 and In the county ooo.
Harold Greenbacker, had IN the Guy
and IN the county g. Robinsons pluraity
over Newman in the city was 459; and IN the the
county 2O59 For Supreme Court Judge, JornSoch
(Rep. had plurality over Martin }e,1 o. bnU nf
the city and 2255 IN the county. For memper or OF
had plurality over 1S Eenfsr 80, Dem m tSa Sf
comfy For sheriff Deuster Rep had plurality
over Sawyer, DEM in the county of ,2sI. Eor
County Clerk Kitchen H!epl has majority ,1DS 9vGr
Malouey DEM of 3,ls5. For ProseCnI1r , hau1
den Rep has 3.157 majority over Wen llem.l
For Probate Judge, lilden Repl has majority
of / .GS5 over Zehring DEM
In the XX1st COngre ssional District the maJorlS
of Foran DEM over Burnett Rep Is 1.2IO.
In that part OF this (Cuyahoga) county IN tne
XIXth District. Taylor. Republican, has 2,3ol over
Alyord (Dem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
ILLEGAL MEASURES ~ THE OYSTER IhADA
lBy rsLEGHArH To ras rWbUSf.l

BALTIMORE. Oct 10.-Thc oyster trade mere
ha, met with "A serious drawback by the action oi inc
shuckers whose association has decided to strike Inc
grievance stated In their memorial to the packers Is that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
FOREST FIRES IN MISSISSIPPI

CANTON, Miss, oct 19.-Forcst lires are rag
ing IN COpiah, Lincoln and Pike Counties, and much val
uable pine timber fen and other property have been
lasfr eI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20

have been reduced 10 and per cent on the hundred
pounds or from 25 TO 35 cents day To onset the re
ducton the men are given machines each ana mus
they can about eauaze their wages. number OF hGm
machines arc to bo started, but the force VIII oe
smaller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
CONTINUING THE FIGHT AT BUFFALO.
lDY TELEGRAPH To The TRIBUNE.
BUFFALO, Oct. 19.-The railroad war still

BUFFALO, Oct. I9.-Thc railroad war stiII
continues To-day the New York Central ticket officials
here instructed cut rates Onchalf, including
round trip tickets good for day Railroad men pro
fess to end TO the present fight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
FRAME BLOCK BURNED IN HUNTERS POINT

All cntlle DIOCk OF IWU-hIUIIcI TI"'''0 "''''''
mgs AT Ninth.st and Vcrnonave, Hunters Point H. L.
was burned last night The tire started shortly after
y. m. In :. Flynns' grocery store me names pioS paS
rapidly and the grocery was ueslro!eu anu ''' WYNN
badly damaged. the loss he ng Tio,ooo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20

"LDUCING IRON WORRERS' WAGES
lBY TELEGRAPH 70 rns ruBUSE.l
MIoN, Penn, Oct. 19.-rhe wages of the
's1'nis In the barIed wire ~orks at south Easton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
SUSPECTED OF MrRnERING HIS WIFE

OgiiIlA, Ont. Oct. l9.-Albcrt Davcy has
been errescd here ON suspicion of having murdered his
wife who disappeared On Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-20
| AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEES APPEAL TO
VOTERS.

VICTORIES THAT FOREsHADow A REPUBLICAN TRI.
UMPH IN NOvEMBER-wHY VOTERS SHOULD
MAKE THE VICTORY DECISIVE.
The following address to the voters of the
country has been issued by the Republican Ma.
tional Committee:
HEADQUARTERS
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1884-09-04
DIR. O. w. Holmes.

Perhaps after all it is just as well
that DIR. Holmes has never allowed
himself to be as funny as he could
since the melancholy fate of his servant
As it is his is the keenest wit and most
delightful humor in perhaps all En-
glish literature. What could be a
more accurate and reasonable descrip-
ton Of the amount of pie that he took
than his of NEARLY forty-tiye degrees,
and why did nobody ever think of
measuring pie that way before! What
more delicious line in the language is
there than that which paints the de-
bilitated condition of the zone Hoss
Shay when it is said to have been
marked by "a general flavor of mild
decay" or those that describe the
small, residuary, leathery squeak of
the church organ sending along the
aisles the sunlit wave of dimpled
smiles. In his hands the detested pun
becomes thing of beauty and Joy
forever, rs when he tells us of the
Other bunions bound in fieecy hose
To "PiIgri.n's Progress" nnrelenting foes,
Or defines his duties as the Vice-Presi-
dent of dinner party:
A vice is something with an edge that's made
to hold its jaw
Till some old file has played away upon q
rusty saw
TO young physician who asked for
motto, he suggested: Small fevers
thankfully received" and he described
the minute portion of honey dealt out
to him at hotel tea-table as ''the
work of a very young bee in an Idle
half hour" ''But did they give you
no comb?n he was asked and replied:
Possibly one tooth. "
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1884-09-04
Bronson Howard on PIay-WritinS.

Bronson Howard. being asked how
plsys are written, replied: 1.-The Lotos
Club, Of New York, yearned for many
month in win for the peculiarly Ameri-
can dish called 'huckwheat cakes.
The very skillfui French cook of the
club failed utterly after repeated efforts
10 secure the desired result. At last
one of the members wrote to a sister,
in another city, and asked her 10 send
q recipe. Her reply was laid before
the Board of Directors. 1t consisted
of very minute description of the
necessary process, and concluded as
follows: ''If Your cook will comply
with these instructions very carefully
and accurately in every respect he will
make good buchwheat cakes provided
lie has special genius for making
them On hearing this document read,
one OF the directors remarked that the
best thing they could DO was to throw
away the recipe and get native
American woman that had the gent
Us. His suggestion was adopted; and
Il goddess. sprung from the soil,
has presided since then during the
hours of breakfast over tue griddle of
the Lotos Club. ANY recipe for writ
ing a successful play, must end, of
course, with n proviso like the above;
except that we should change the word
genius TO aptitude. J"