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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-14


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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23

control prices as long as the ownership of
the grain renamed in the separate control
of millions of owners who must sell their
wheat in competition with the peasants of
Europe, the ryots of India and the fellahs
of Egypt The fact is that the function Of
such corporation is to do exactly what is
done by the Western banks, which loan
millions of money on grain in the hands OF
middlemen.
Such display of either involuntary or
willful ignorance would not be worth noticing
if it were not for its one-sidedness. Trusts of
$50, ,O00,OO0 capital are organized for the
avowed purpose of controlling the prices OF
certain products, railroad combination OF
hundreds of millions of capital is formed to
exclude competition from transportation,
and they are treated verv respectfully. But
little $3.50, 900 corporation is talked of in
Kansas, or a few farmers with perhaps 5000
of working capital each are reported to be
holding their products for an advance, and
the press cries out over a trust in proof
products. The untruthfulress and Stiffness
OF the outery is not more prominent than its
glarlpg partialIty to the great masses of
capital that actually organize monopolistic
combinations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
PITTsBURG. TUESDAY, DEC. %, 1890
AS TO TREASURY RELIEF.

Speaking OF bill introduced by Senator
Paddock to buy seeds for the farmers OF
Western Nebraska, who are destitute by
reason OF the failure of their crops, the New
York sun SAYS: Every tub is supposed to
stanu on its own bottom in this country. A
farmer failing in his business is no more de-
serving of assistance from the Government
than an unsuccessful banker or broker"
Beyond the question whether there is not
a more legitimate function of government In
relieving the ordinary producers, who are
destitute by reason of an act of Providence,
than in helping bankers or brokers whose
difficulties are caused by their own specula-
ton or neglect the esteemed San entirely
overlooks one cogent point. That is, that
measures for the aid and relief of bankers
and brokers are at present in especial vogue
in New York. 1t is asserted by one eminent
authority that the Treasury must help those
distressed fnanciers by lending them money
without interest, in the shape of government
deposits. Another shade of opinion, which
has long opposed any extension Of silver, has
now come to the conclusion that freer use
of silver will relieve bankers and brokers
from the financial stringency. A third class
has now gone to the length of holding that
the Government must actually issue bonds,
without any need of its own, in order to fur
nish securities on which the banks may issue
more circulation. Other ramifcations might
be instanced of the idea that the Treasury
must be managed in the interest of the mon
etary centers; but these are sufficient to
illustrate the general dependence of the
wealth and capital of Wall street on the
Government.
We heartily agree with the general prin-
ciple OF the brilliant Sun that every tub
should stand on its own bottom. But, in
putting that principle into practice, it will
be necessary to begin with that center of
capital, Wall street. which has been leaning
very hard on the United States Treasury, 10,
these many years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Biiou Theater.

Maggie Mitchell and Christmas are twin
blessings for Pittsburg in late years. Indeed,
they have come together so often that one
without Lhea other would be something of a
surprise. The popular actress and her COM
pany opened at the Bijou last night to a
large audience, and it was an enthu-
siastic audience-just such one as Maggie
Mitchell likes. There were lots OF quiet,
elderly people scattered through the house who
get out to the theaters just about as often as
Maggie Mitchell comes to town. And how they
enjoy her! They don't care to use the critics eye
and every member of the company gets credit
in full measure. And OF course theplay goes
lively. Then this particular audience hadn't
got tired of annie Rooney yet, and when
Phil Weis and his faithful followers struck the
tune the house hushed, apd at the close they
had to play it all over again. The audience
was out for good time. and it had it.
The play was c. Wallace Walters Ray"
and in the title role. Miss Mitchell had ample
opportunity, of course, for the display of those
rare talents that have brought her SO much
fame and so many dollars. The company is
well balanced and. catching up the sympathy
OF the audience, put their best work into their
parts. Mr.. Gould, as the outcast: Mr.. Nc
Clannin, as the labor reformer, who never
labored: Mr.. Poland as the wavering lover, and
Mr.. Deyo, as the villain, deserve especial men
tlon. The audience went home happy, and
crow ded houses for the rest of the week are
assured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
CHRISTNIASTIDE.

Holly berries cleaning, cleaning red and bright,
Making all the seasons lightness, lighter light.
Dark green leaves surrounding adding to your
glow,
Dear bright scarlet berries, you and mistletoe
Are the silent heraIds, eloquent tho dumb,
Telling by your presence Christmas time has
come.
As We peep about us, absent friends seem near,
Loving mem'ry brings them, longing hearts to
cheer.
We in spirit meet them meath the holly spray.
Love is ever hiding in the mistletoe.
Holly berries carry good will where they go.
Love and good will truly make the bcs. of cheer.
Simple little berries. We are symbols here
Of shat peace and good will angels chant above.
As they sing triumphant OF the Christ Child s
love,
Emily N. Kynss, in Brooklyn Eagle,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
ARE THEY PRoFITABLE9

A rather novel contradiction of one of the
favorite assertions OF the corporate school,
is presented by Mr.. Webb in the discussion
of the decline of American shipping. After
speaking of the substitution of iron ships
for wooden ships he says: "But have not
yet mentioned one of the greatest causes of
the decline of ship building in the United
States. 1 mean the opportunity for the
more profitable investment of money-in
the railroads, for instance" But hold on.
The one steady assertion of the railroad
school, in defense Of their claim that they
should be permitted to favor pools for the
suppression of competition, is that railway
investments are improbable. The fact that
nearly all the great fortunes which have
been made during the last quarter of a GEN.
tury are due to an inside connection with
some of the idiosyncrasies of railway man.
agement is more on the side of Mr.. Webb's
assertion than that of the railway school;
but it also affords an explanation of the fact
on which corporate advocates justify their
assertion. namely. that railway investments
as general thing have not been exactly
remunerative to the small investors, who
are liable to be squeezed, frozen out and
finally eaten up by the big fish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Harry Williams, Academy.

Harry Williams decided to give the best show
of the season during Christmas week, and that
time was reserved for the appearance Of his
own specially company. A crowded house
greeted the rise of the curtain. Though the
audience was a trife cold and withheld their
applause, they came in on the round up
with seasonable encores. The evenings enter
tainment opened with the descriptive fantasia,
christmas at Home;" and it was pretty
start OF. The programme continued with
specialties of every character. Byrnes and
Helene gave a song and dance sketch,
and did it well, too. The Sisters
Coleman, in songs and dances. preceded
Matthew, the juggler. Billy Carter's
Originality was side splitting and he could
scarcely tear himself away. There is no doubt.
but that George E. Austin is all he claims to be
on the slack wire, but It'would be better if he
were to leave out the first part, which is cal
culated to disgust any audience. Dagmar' 5
Danish warbIing caught the house neatly and
she proved to be possessed of voice above the
ordinary Others on the programme made ex-
cellent displays of their abilities and the per-
formance closed with Byrne Brothers carriage
ride and its mishaps. fit romping close TO SO
successful an array of specialties.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
A Chat With Mr.. Barrett.

There is nothing treacherous about that"
said Mr.. Lawrence Barrett yesterday afternoon,
pointing to the sunshine which streamed into
his room at the Monongahela House "Pm
very well contented with our climate, much
as it is abused. Now, when 1 was in Southern
Europe. especially in the Riviera, the sunshine
was very attractive but danger lurked in it.
1t would be warm enough to start the perspira-
ton, and then without warning chilly wind,
the treacherous mistral would strike one and
cold would be the result. My soJourn in
Europe did me good, no doubt, though chafed
under it. 1t took me away from my business
cares and that was what the doctors intended
Pm feeling first rate now"
Mr. Barrett's appearance did not belle his
words. Although his hair is good deal nearer
the snow than it was when last he was here
his eyes are clear and bright, his color good,
and there is any amount OF animation and
vigor in. the man. He confirmed what has
hitherto been told in these columns concerning
his own and MIR. Booths plans for next season.
Mr.. Booth will play shor: season by himself
next year. but the who'll OF the Is weeks will
see him. On this point Mr.. Barrett said:
There is no telling exactly what Mr.. Booth
may do about visiting the West; he may change
his mind and prolong his tour. AS for me, L
feel like playing the full season SO
long as 1 remain upon the boards.
mean to produce all my plays wherever
l go with as great completeness Of scenery
costumes and other adjuncts as possible; that
is the only way to bring the people to see the
old plays. Just now am thinking about taking
the management of Miss Julia Marlowe. who is
still lying sick at Colonel McClure's in
Philadelphia. l have a very high idea of
her talents and L should like If 1
could to be of service to her, as
her friends think could be. should only see
that she had proper company and SO on, If
were to undertake to manage her, and at pres
ent nothing is settled. regard Miss Gale and
Miss Marlowe as the most promising legitimate
actresses on the stage to-day. Miss Gale for
the heavier roles and Miss Marlowe as VioLa.
for instance, and the lighter work. Miss Mary
Anderson is lost to the stage forever. She
could not play the dual role of star actress and
wife; she has too much thoroughness to divide
her ambitions-she has chosen the domestic
realm, and she will not return to the STAGE"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
PURELY PERSONAL.

EMILE ZoLA has been paid Sc, 900 for the
right to publish his new novel, Money" il an
evening paper.
MRS. MILES, the wife of the General who is
looked on as the nations best Indian fighter, is
a niece of General and Senator Sherman and a
sister of Senator Cameron's wife.
BARON WIssMANN has recalled Emin Pasha
from the interior of Africa, owing TO the latter's
disregard of orders. He says Emin has refused
to act in accordance with the imperial govern
ments plans.
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, in reply to a re-
quest of Storer Post, g. A. R., Portsmouth. N,
H, to give lecture in that city, wrote that he
had cancelled all lecture engagements. but en-
closed check for $50 to help the posts portrait
fund.
THE young Duke of Orleans proposes to SOL
dier in Russia for year and has applied for
attachment to one of the infantry regiments
He will probably be sent to the Caucasus,
where there is possibility of fighting with the
Turks.
MRS. LOUISE JoPLING is beginning a yery
interesting piece of work-a portrait of Mrs
Langtry as Cleopatra, in the red dress. The
gifted painter will shortly publish little book
on her art, called "Hints to Amateurs" which
is dedicated to the Princess of Wales.
r w. GLIDER, the editor of the Centz,.J
Magazine, commenced his literary career as a
reporter at a small salary on Newark news
paper. He IS the son of a Methodist clergy
man, and Was for time employed in connec
ton with one OF the New Jersey railways in a
subordinate position.
Mrs. r. A. PROCTOR, the astronomers
widow, proposes TO perpetuate her husbands
name by building an observatory on Mission
Heights at San Diego. Cal. 1t is estimated that
the building with the telescope will cost about
$4,000, and the bulk of this sum Mrs, Proctor
hopes to raise by lecturing
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Worlds Museum-Theater.

This house offers very big return for the
admission this week. The largest of the Curl
osities is the Jersey Lily, fat woman, who
weighs nearly half ton, measures 38 inches
around the arm, around the waist l16 inches,
and she is 5 feot inches high. Texas Ben and
Texas Annie give glimpse of the Wild West.
Two representatives of the Congo cannibal
also be on exhibition. A. W. Austin, who dis
locates his limbs at will and with
pleasure is an anatomical enigma.
But the really genuine novelty OF the whole
Mr.. Raffin, in clowns dress, puts two monkeys
and pig through set of tricks that are pro-
digiously funny. How he managed to teach
the pig to leap hurdles, and how the monkeys
got such a vast cultivation of their Intelligence
are Mr.. Raffin's mysteries. The performance
of these animals is worth the price of admis-
sion. A very fair variety entertainment is
given also, and it is notably clean.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
FARWELL WILL STAND.
The Senator Proposes to Make Strong Fight
to Succeed Himself.

to Succeed Himself.
CHICAGO, Dec. Ex-senator Charles B. Far
we'll has returned here from Washington to
spend the holidays.
us 1t true that you contemplate Withdrawing
from the fight for reelection" the Senator was
asked.
II will draw out if the votes make me, and
not until them" was the reply.
THAT means you are in the contest to stay?'
THAT is Just what it MEANS" and Mr.. Far
well brought his lips firmly together. II will
go into the contest with just as many votes as
Palmer.
"You believe. then. your chances are as good
as his?'
81 do; of course, do not know what will
happen during the session of the Legislature.
don't believe any man does. but l am of the
opinion that the fight may be decided in a very
few days. / have not looked over the ground
as carefully as l want to, and consequently
cannot go into details. There is no truth.
though in any rumor which says l think of
withdrawing. l want reelection and believe
nv record in the Senate will uphold me-"
What is there new in the situation at Wash
ington"
1T is dull. There will be no recess through
the holidays, but most of the Senators have
done like myself, come home. The Lodge elec-
ton bill is the only thing now that is being
thought of at all The Democrats will try to
hinder its passage by throwing obstacles in its
way. am afraid that 1t will not be passed. Ii
were in Washington would vote for it. One
thing is certain, some bill should be passed"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
THE assertion that "celibacv is destined

THE assertion that "celibacy is destined
to get very black eye if all the corporations
of the country follow the example of the Penn.
sylvania Iron Company, which has served no.
tice to quit on all its employees who are not
married on the lst of January" is made by the
Boston Herald AS no Pennsylvania iron com.
pany has served any such notice, and as the
position taken by the H. c. Frick Coke Com.
pany is not as represented, the above item may
be described as coming about as near the truth
as the esteemed Herald is likely to get in
speaking of Pennsylvania industries. The po
sltion of. the coke company is simply tn, very
proper one, that in laying off men on account OF
shortage of work, it will give the preference in
employment to those who have families de.
pendent on them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
Harry Davis Museum.

Thelargest Monday that Harry Davis Fifth
Avenue Museum has yet chronicled was the
opening yesterday. The principal magnet of
attraction was the half horse and half man.
From o'clock in the afternoon until 10 o'clock
last night the box office announced that nearly
9,OOO people passed through the house.
The wrestling bears were the source of much
merriment and apparently enjoyed tussle
with all the would-be wrestlers who sought to
measure strength with them. Other interesting
features in the curio hall are Sir Henry
Cooper, the tall man, Hilliard and his multi
phone. the lion slayer and the prairie dog vii
lage.
In the theatorium some very clever artists
combine in furnishing an hours amusement.
Mr.. Harry Pink and his heavyweight perform
ances appeared to astonish the people. The
Forester trio, two ladies and one gentleman,
are certainly abovsthe average as Vocalists and
comedians. Prof. Harry Winsman, who Is
termed the man bird whistles classical music
and popular ballads in manner that captures
his hearers. Mr.. and Mrs. Hewlette close the
performance with a pleasing sketch entitled
Fun With Chinese Clothes Line" Mr..
Hewlette is an excellent wire performer and
his wife an accomplished soubrette. There is
plenty of holiday fun at Harry Davis Fifth
Avenue Museum.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
1890.
FROM HAMLET DOWN.

Lawrence Barrett as the Dane-Miss Gales
Ophelia-Maggie Mitchen-EIsie Leslie's
Charm-Harry Williams Own-An Sorts
of fTheatricals-Chat About the Players.
"Hamlet' was the play with which Lawrence
Barrett began what promises to be a most not
able series of performances of the legitimate
drama at the Duquesne Theater last night.
Mr.. Barrett's Hamlet is pretty well known in
Pittsburg although it is now some years since
he has been seen in that character here. 1t is
very highly finished performance abounding
in evidences of that scholarly research which
Mr.. Barrett is wont to call to his aid at all
times, and in some scenes Mr.. Barrett is, seen
at his best The scene in which Hamlet kills
Polontus and upbraids his mother was very
finely handled by Mr.. Barrett. This actors
HamLetis virile creation, more matter-of-fact
prince than Booth for instance makes him.
There are places in which Mr.. Barrett does not
entirely Appreciate the subtle shading OF
character, but on the whole the artistic value
of this embodiment of Shakespeare's most
mystical and melancholy hero is high.
Miss Gale, as OpheIid. showed a wonderful
advance in her art in the two years which have
elapsed since her first appearance here. The
piteOus picture of distracted womanhood which
she presented was marked by simplicity in
method and a natural repression which we have
seldom, If ever, seen equaled. The beauty of
Miss Sale. and especially the splendid masses
of rich brown hair which fall over poor
OpheLtu's shoulders, is of course of great
worth to her but 1t is well-nigh forgotten in
the contemplation of the pure pathos of the
mad girls delirious babbllngs The play
Of expression, the change from the SIM
pie smile to the horror-stricken stare,
the anguish of her sobs and her
wild hysterical laughter are what make Miss
Gales Oplelia worthy of comparison with the
greatest interpretations of this most trying
role.
Mr.. Hauley's Luertes was'woTthy OF that ster-
ling actors reputation-a clean-cut vigorous
embodiment of impulsive manhood Mr.. Ben
g. Rogers PoloniuS is now one OF the tradl-
tions of the stage and a work of art. 1t is un-
pleasant to detect no particular Improvement
in Mr.. Frederic Vroom, who played King
CldudtuS His delivery is dreadfully monot-
| onous. and he lacks vitality generally. In the
main the rest of the company suficed to COM
plete very fine presentation of the play.
| Hamlet has never been so handsomely staged
and mounted. The scenery Is exceedingly
handsome. appropriate and not detail has
| been neglected to make the pictorial frame
| true to the time and locals of the play. The
| costumes show the same signs OF Nj. Barretrs
faithful attention and good taste. As it mer-
tied, this artistic production won warm ap-
| plause, and most attentive hearing. Tonight
''The Merchant of Venice" with Mr.. Barrett
| as ShylocE and Miss Gale as Portid. will be
presented.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-23
HOMELESS AND FRIENDLEss.

Men Die Neglected in the Happy Holidays,
Eaten by Rats.
From the Brooklyn Citizen.]
What ghastly story that was which ap
peared in the Citizen last night, or, rather, the
two stories of two dead and dying men, famlsh-
ing alone in this happy, holiday season, and
being gnawed to death by the fierce rodents
from the sewers. A poor man, SICK friendless
and helpless, lies down with the consent of a
watchman in lonely hallway, and when found
the next day his body, half devoured by rats.
was still warm.
The other unfortunate was Richard Stoker, a
once wealthy citizen, whom disaster has fol-
lowed fast and followed faster, till at length he
lost love for the world and respect for himself.
After that, what was there TO live for? He
crept into the cellar of a saloon at Grand street
and Graham avenue a few nights since, and
when the body was found yesterday the rats,
which it is thought attacked him while he was
still alive. had eaten off his face and an arm.
Not pleasant subject this, but might 1t not be
well to guard men who are weak against them
selves as well as against the rats?