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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03
STARSOF THEPAST
Two Great Actresses Whose
Triumphs Are but Memories.
CHARLOTTE CUsHMANs CAREER.

One of the Brightest Lights of the
American Stage Forty Years Ago.
Adah Isaacs Menken, Who Charmed
Two Continental Woman of Wonder
full Talents.
Side by side on the wall of room whose
owner has known and admired most of the
stage celebrities for half century, are
portraits of Charlotte Cushman and Adah
saacs Menken. Two women more differ
ent in everything but the largeness of their
hearts and their talents IT would be diff
cult to mention, but this man has put their
portraits in the same frame. ''Yes," says
be- @tbey wers difsreRt, but were both
wonderful-both admirable"
The very mention Of Charlotte Cush-
mans name is sufficient to recall to the
older theatre goers their most delightful
experiences. In whatever character she
appeared she was sure to play it more per-
fectly than any one who had gone before,
and, truth to tell, those who have come
after have hardly improved the parts.
She first went before the public in Bos-
ton, in March, 1880. At that time she as
pired to be singer. In 1885 she went to
New Orleans, where an illness nearly de-
stroyed her voice. To this fitness was
due her decision to become an actress in
stead Of a singer. And what an actress she
becamei
Looking back over the printed reviews
Of her work-now yeIlowed by the lapse of
time-it seems that the characters in which
she was most admired were Meg Merrilles
and Lady Macbeth. The former part she
first assumed in rather peculiar circum-
stances. The illness of Mrs. Chippendale
made it necessary for Miss Cushman to ap-
pear in her place with less than twenty
four hours nOtica
OF her Nancy Skies Lawrence Barrett
said: "* but most wonderful of all
was the death scene. AS she painfully
dragged herself on to the stage the effect
was simply intense in its realism. She
kept her face turned away from the audi
ence, but the magnificent management of
her voice, as she called for Bill and begged
of him to kiss her, produced a feeling Of
chilly horror. 1t was as if she spoke
through blood"
Clara Erskine Clement, In her life Of the
great actress, tells an aneoG1pte which illus
trates her character. As she WIS playing
Romeo to Miss Anderton's JAEzEet, some
one in the audience sneezed in an evidently
artificial and derisiVe manner. Miss Cush-
man instantly stopped the Dialogue and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03
LUCKY sALDwIN's STABLE QUEEN.
Los Angeles, a Lively Littls Mare Who
Has Won Many Races.

Has Won Many Races.
Los Angeles, the queen of Lucky Bald
wins stable, is a wonderfully good little
mare She has shown ability to go distance
and to carry weight, and, unlike most of
her sex, can run well in the early spring.
This will be the fourth season for this great
mare In 1887 she won six races and Sc, 600;
in 1888, twelve races and 81, 900, and in 1889
eight races and $4,000, grand total of
S70,0 900 for the three years. What she will
accomplish this season is of course matter
of conjecture, but she should be pretty close
to invincible with Pikey Barnes in the
saddle. AS a2-year-old she won the Ladies'
stakes at Louisville, May u, and the Run
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

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TIE WICHITA EAGLE
WICHITA EAEEAS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03
Don't Give the Audience Too Much Credit.

'In trying to be successful comedian, ]"
saws Francis Wilson, lone must not give
his audiences credit for too keen a percep-
ton of humor He ought not TO satisfy
himself with q witticism which pleases
only the more intelligent half Of bis audi
ence, but should never rest until every
thing is adjusted to the comprehension OF
everybody. Fine language should be sacri
feed to plain, vigorous phrases"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03

Ode to Night.
The evening for her bath Of dew
Is partially undressed;
The sun behind bob-tailed flush
Is setting In the west;
The planets light the heavens with
The flash Of their cigars;
The sky has put his night shirt on
And buttoned It with stars.
-VaSsar Miscellany.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03
On the Bank.

High up the river bank they climb,
Above the rlshes green and dank,
And pictures fair of future time
He drew, upon the bank.
He drew upon the bank again
A figure rather tail,
And then, I'm told, he took the train,
En- route for Montreal
Packet
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03
Puzzled The Doctors. ="

MOST Of the cases cured by Ayers
Ni Sarsaparilla have been given I'D
by the regular practice. Physicians are
recommending this medicine more than
ever, and with satisfactory results.
T. VI. Sargent, Lowell, Mass. SAYS
." Several years ago. my daughter broke
out with large sores on her hands.
face. and other parts Of her body. The
case puzzled the doctors My daughter
used Ayers SaTSapariila. and il resulted
IN a complete cure Her blood seems to
have been thoroughly purified, as she
has never had SO much as a pimple
since taking this medicine"
"ThiS is 10 certify that after having
been sick for twelve years with kidney
disease and general debility, and having
been treated by several physicians with
out relief. I am now better IN every re-
spect, and think l am nearly well.
having taken seven bottles Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Maria Ludwlgson,
Albert Lea, MINI.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03

A Press Item.
30, don't squeeze ms sop said she, after
she had n1rmured "Yesr'
ST can't help it, he returned. ''this is an
impressive moment "--Texas Siftings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03

led Miss Anderton
off the stage as q
cavalier nigh
lead a lady from
a place where an
insult had been
offered her. She
then returned and
said, Seine man
mustp that pe%
son ont, or I shall
be Obliged TO do 1t
myself. +" The fell
low was taken
away and the au-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-03

A Better Plan
Put not your trust In riches
Corrupt by moth and rustI
A better plan there's which IS;
Your riches put in trust
Boston Courier.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
DRILLING In THE COUNTY.

Openings md Caves Hamper the Oil Men
An Extrn Amount of Pipe Needed to
Brace the Openings NO Independent
Movement Against Delumnter.
David Kirk and A. W. Tack, the oil men,
went East last evening. Mr.. Kirk said he
was now sinking number of wells in the
Shannopin field, and he didn't believe With
Captain Grace that the territory would play
out in 60 days. Mr.. Kirk predicts that AL
legheny county will yet produce large guam
titles OF oil, but it is harder to get at than In
the Bradford field. 1t is only within recent
years that the machinery to drill through
the hard rock could be obtained, and this
is why operations were not commenced be-
fore
LAS you 60 down through Washington
county," continued MIR. Kirk, ''to the West
Virginia fields the difficulties of drilling
increase. There are so many caves and
openings in the strata that it requires a lot
OF pipe to brace the opening. We are COM
PEELED to begin with large hole, and then
draw it in as we 60 down. know one we'll
in West Virginia 1000 feet deep, in which
4, 600 feet of pipe were placed. The exterior
one was used as a casing to support the one
in the interior. 1 want to say that people
who imagine that there is not much activity
in tine oil regions are mistaken.
'As for the political fight in the northern
counties. i don't think there is an inde-
pendent movement on foot against Delama-
ter. The oil men knew as the open and
avowed agent of the Standard Oil Company
where he stood in his fight against the Bill
ingsley bill, but we couldn't tell anything
about such men as Hastings and Goblin, who
worked in secret against us. When it
comes down to choice for Governor be-
tween either of them, believe the oil men
prefer the man who fought them openly"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
SMOTHERED BY FRIENDS,

A Bitter Fight in the Americas Club
squeIched-Work Dropped and No Iu-
clinution TO Take 1t Up Again-Nomina-
tIon. for New Officers.
The clubhouse project of the Americas
Republican Club was smothered by its
friends at the meeting last ght, the Club
house Committee being discharged with
thanks, after promising not to do it again.
The trouble seems to be too manv pet
schemes, and the necessity of avoiding a
bitter fight over location, which might have
dismembered the club. So everybody
heaved sigh OF relief when the movement
was officially done to death.
The hitch came over securing the s., 900
to bind the purchase. The money was in
the hands Of the treasurer, but no authority
was given him to pay it to the committee.
There was a feeling that this lack of author
ity was due to the opposition of the ruling
power in the club, and the committee de-
ciGed to resign. The members are not in
clined to take up the work again, even if the
opportunity should be extended, and the
chances against clubhouse are very ex-
tensive.
The club was In q snappy humor
last night. Thirty-nine members were
elected These came in under the
provisions of the old constitution at SO
each. When the time came to nominate
new members an attempt was made to e1-
tend the period at which the fee shall be SO
instead of Us, as the new rules provide. 1t
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

was urged that many blank petitions had
been sent out, each of which stated that the
fee was $40, and until time was given for
these to be sent in no change should be
made. This failed to prevail, however,
and after many speeches and points OF
order" the fee was settled at SIS. But three
petitions at this rate were presented.
The discussion on the membership brought
up the legality of the new constitution and
bylaws, and they were vigorously assailed,
some of the legal members of the club con-
tending that under the charter the rules
were illegal. This gave scope for more
speeches and points of order, and finally
the question was sent to committee tor
consideration and Investigation.
The treasurer reported balance OF
s., CAS- OF in the treasury, and 81, 1874 33 in
the sinking fund. A Life of Roscoe Conk-
ling was presented to the club by H. Sam
son, who gave the club portrait of Conk-
ling a year ago; and visitors register was
presented by William P. Bennett.
The chair announced as the Banquet Com
mittee, C. C. Baer, John A. Reed, A. j.
Logan, W. H. Keech, James S. Mexican,
George F. Houghton, j. d. Littell and ii.
ID. W. English. The committee requested
that any clubmen having suggestions to
make about the guests, toasts, ETC., make
them to the committee as soon as possible.
Nominations were made for a number of
new offices. For Membership Committee,
j. Howard Speer, William NJ. Rees, Samuel
Moody, T. B. Barnes, C. Trsutman, c.
Steffen, Jr., William Lyons, Jr., j. Morton
Hall, T. H. Laird, William L. Lapsley, S.
McElroy and C. A. McFeely were named;
there are eight to elect For Captain, Will
lam h. Reed; First Lieutenant, L. r.
Davidson; Second Lieutenant, H. F. Lowry.
1t was decided that under the rules the
fees of new members are Sc year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
A GLASS FACTORY CLOSES.
The Strike Mt the GrapeviIle Glass Works
Settled.

The Strike Mt tho GrapeviIIe Glass Works
Settled.
The Excelsior Glass Works, operating ex-
clusively on lamp chimneys, suspended
operations yesterday on account of made
quate storing room. The concern has
disposed of very little ware for the
past few weeks, owing to the dullness of
trade, and III consequence the accum ula-
tion of surplus stock became too great TO ac-
commodate. The lamp chimney department
OF the f1int-glass trade has enjoyed an un-
precedented activity so far this season, but
it now seems about to take tumble.
At H. Sellers McKee's works at jean
nette. 16 chimney shops were laid off few
days ago, and the indications are that more
will shortly be disposed of. There have
been very few new factories operating on
this class of work erected this season, and
the present dullness is, therefore, a natural
reaction or slackening of the demand. The
cessation of work by the Excelsior factory
throws 175 men and boys out of employment,
and there will be no resumption of work un-
til the present large stock is cleared out. 1t
is not known when this will be.
The strike at the Grapeville Glass Works,
which has been going on for the last week,
was settled yesterday. The trouble was
caused Dy dispute over the correct classlh-
cation of several articles of ware. The men
claimed that they belonged to certain
parts of the list, while
the manufacturer maintained they
should be put in different
place. The plant is operated by those who
were formerly connected with the Specially
Glass Works at East Liverpool, Ohio. An
offer of free gas and other advantages induced
them to locate there, as the place is very
close to Jeanette. The settlement of the
strike puts 125 men and boys to work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
RATHER NOVEL EXPERIENCE
A Humane Society Agent Meets With a Bar
10 His Duty.

Humane Society Agent Meets With a Bar
10 His Duty.
Assistant Agent Bergman, of the Humane
Society, had a rather novel presentation of
the operation of humane laws, yesterday, by
the burgess of Irwin. The agent had gone
to Irwin to investigate a complaint Of cruel
ty to horses, owned by B. F. Solenday, that
were said to be in state of starvation. The
complaint alleged that the poor animals,
now too old to work, were penned up in a
stable and left without food or water.
Agent Bergman found that the complaint
was true so far as the condition of the horses
went, and ordered that they be sho;. The
local agent did not relish the task ofkilling
them, and so stated to Agent Bergman,
who volunteered to put an end to the poor
brutes misery. He was about to do so
when he was accosted by the burgess of r.
win, who asked that the killing be post
poned, as he was unaware of any provision
by which the borough authorities could pay
for the burial. He stated that a meeting of
council would be held on Monday night,
when he would lay the matter of funeral ex-
penses before the body, and asked that the
humane agent give them that time to con-
slider.
Agent Berryman told the burgess that it
made no difference whether the council ac-
cepted the expense or not, it must be done.
His duty, he explained, was clear, and only
required the condemning and killing of
any suffering animals.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
A NEW OFFICE TO FILL.

Need of a City Librariau-H. II. Bengough
Acting Temporarily ms Such-Likelihood
of His Permanent Retention in Charge
of the CiIy's Records.
For the last eight or nine years Pittsburg
has believed that her civic records have
been carefully guarded and arranged with
scruPulous care. 1t will consequently sur
prise the great majority of Pittsburgers
when they learn that the records in ques-
tion, so far from being labeled, lettered and
catalogued in order due, have existed DUR
ing the period mentioned in utter confusion.
The history of the city's records during
the past few years is briefly as follows
About IL years ago Mr.. John j. Davis
went into the Controllers office as Con-
troller. The records were then much con-
fused, but by dint of hard work Mr.. Davis
brought them into shape. After that no
further thought was given to the ill-used
memoirs of our progress. Little by little the
whole collection fell into disarray, until in
1882 it became almost impossible for any
citizen seeking after information in the
record room, to find the object of his search.
1t may easily be supposed that eight years
of carelessness did not improve upon this
state of things. In fact few days ago the
records were in a seemingly hopeless con-
dition. But on Friday last Mr.. H. H.
Bengough was summoned to do what he
could toward unraveling the tangled skein.
Mr.. Bengough set to work with will, and
has already accomplished very creditable
piece of work.
No doubt the public will ask; "When
this second renovation is accomplished
must the books go to ruin again?" A far
seeing City Hall official has suggested that
a Librarian be in future placed in charge of
the records. This would be the oniy practi-
cal solution of the difficulty. Mr.. Ben
cough has already displayed SO much
energy in performing the first portion of his
task that he will doubtless be the frs: City
Librarian of PIttsburg, when that office is
created, as it is now expected it will soon
he
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
THE SEEMING IMPOSSIBLE OBTAINED.
Faith and Perseverance the Lever of sac.

Faith and Perseverance the Lever of sac.
Seventeen years ago Mr.. J. W. Ramsey,
Kendall, Beaver Co., Pa, took cold which
resulted in On extreme case of iritis of
plastic character, Inflammation of the COL
ored part of the eye inside of the balD which
almost entirely closed the pupil-in one eye
completely so. Five years ago he had the
blind eye operated upon with fair success,
but the same plastic iritis closed the new
made pupil again. Last fall he came to DR..
Sadler, S04 Penn ave., with the other eye
which could barely see light. The doctor
made a new pupil, and secured it perma-
nently by rapid recovery. The remaining
iris was grown fast to the lens, which was
also entirely Opaque. In January the doctor
removed the entire lens in Its capsule, after
first tearing the iris loose. The extreme
danger in such cases arises from so much
necessary manipulation, so delicately was it
all done, however, that he suffered no pain
after it, and at the end OF ten days stay with
the doctor returned to his home. A month
later he writes that he still has no pain and
all is going we'll, with clear sight and glori-
Gus prospects.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
CHANCE FOR TENANTS.
The Counfy's Surplus Buildings offered on
n Long Lease.

The Counfy's Surplus Buildings Offered on
Long Lease.
AS noted elsewhere the County Commits
sioners again withdrew the property belong
ing to the county on Ross and Diamond
streets and Old avenue, on bid of s79, 500.
The officials feel assured that the county
can do better by holding on, for before
many years roll around, Hardscrabble, with
irs unsigbtliness, will be thing of the
past, and that bowling wilderness of misery
will only be disagreeable recollection, and
then property in the vicinity of the Court
House will be very valuable.
Last evening the Commissioners and Con-
troller held conference and decided to
offer the property on 10 or 20 year lease
and at an attractive rate. They decided
that per cent net would be a proper re-
muneration. The valuation is $780, 900,
so the revenue of the county
would be $4,000 year. 1t is
also a cheap rent, as the buildings
are in good repair, and taxes added would
give the lessee the whole rent for little
over per cent.
A little thought will suggest several uses
to which the property might be put. and with
the improvements on foot completed. the
locality will soon be to all intents as central
as any other business portion of the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
THE DEMAND FOR TOOLS.
MIR. Fink Says the Oil Well Supply Com.
bination Is q Success.

MIR. Fink Says the Oil Well Supply COM
bination is Success.
Mr.. S. H. Fink, the oil we'll supply man
ufactrrer, of Washington, was in the city
yesterday. Mr.. Fink is a young man,
but he is hustler, and he has
already established for himself a
good trade. The oil operations
about Washington lately have been very
extensive, and Mr.. Fink states that within
the past three months at least 150 wells have
been bored in the neighborhood of the town.
Every man who had lot found no trouble
to lease it, and the presence of greasy rig
on a beautiful lawn or in back yard is a
common sight.
Mr.. Fink says the demand for tools was
never better, and he is kept busy supplying
the local trade. The oil we'll combination
is working like charm, though OCCASIONALLY
some maker will kick over the traces. but as
soon as he is discovered he is called down
and placed in position.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
STEAM FOR STREET CARS
A Device Tint May Make the Electric IN"
Cable Systems Back Numbers-Co"-
pressed Steam the Proposed Motive

Cable Systems Back Numbers-Co"
pressed Steam the Proposed Motive
Power-A Test Made Yesterday.
In a little rickety frame shanty, located
in the rear OF one of the Philadelphia Com-
pany's branch Offices on Second avenue
Soho, is secreted device on which e1peri-
ments have been in progress for the pas'
two years. 1t is supposed to be an aPpa-
ratus by which street cars can be propelled
without the use OF animal, electric or cable
power. The inventors are George, James
and William Fawcett, formerly stockholders
in the Second Avenue Street Car Company.
The secrecy with which Darius Green
guarded his invention is not to be conf
pared with the close privacy in which the
Fawcetts keep their scheme. They say
nothing about it except that when they
get the thing working satisfactorily" they
will revolutionize rapid transit.
It is understood that the proposed method
of producing the propelling power is by
compressed steam. The machinery by which
it is made and used will be attached to the
car. This will include a small upright
engine and boiler. The intention is to ar
range the machinery so that the steam will
be retained for perpetual use. This will
avoid the necessity of having large boiler.
The device has been perfected, and was
tested yesterday.
The inventors and a number of invited
friends visited the place in the AFTERNOON
and were locked up in the little shop for
two or three hours. What was the oltcome
of the examination of the machine lis not
known outside of those who were present
One of the men interested was seen, but he
absolutely refused to give up any insorma-
ton.
This is the third device gotten up by the
same people. About five years ago an air
arrangement was tried on the Third avenue
line, but it turned out a failure. About
three years ago they tried steam apparatus,
with the same result. If the old say that
that the third time is charm" il true,
a success may be made of the present ven
ture. 1t is said that arrangements ire al
ready made with an Oil City firm Or the
engines to be used with the machine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
MR. RICE STILL PEGGING AWAY.
He Bobs Up serenely Ever and Anon to
Smlte the Standard.

George Rice, the Marietta, o., oil refner
who fights the Standard Oil Company in
season and out of season, in the courts and
in Congress, is stopping at the Anderson
Hotel. He is at present contending with
the anaconda in the Supreme Court of Ohio,
where he is trying to have the charters of
some railway companies forfeited for dis
elimination in favor of the Standard. He
says the Camden Oil Refining Company. OF
Psrkersburg, w. Va, gets freight rates as
much as 40 per cent below him, although
the Camden Company is but II miles dis
tant from him.
Mr.. Rice's remedy is a change in Sec
ton 10, of the interstate commerce law
At present it gives the reward for in
forming to the Government, and Mr..
Rice thinks that if the reward went
to the intormer it would stimulate peo-
pie to act and tend to the abatement
of discrimination. So far he hasn't received
much encouragement from Congressman,
who stigmatize his scheme as blackmailing
one. While indulging in some remarks re-
garding people who travel on railway passes,
Mr.. Rice expresses the hope that the pres
ent Congress may assist him. His efforts
have been retarded by the death of franklin
B. Gowen, who was his attorney. Mr.. Rice
goes to Washington from this city.