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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
CARDINAL NewMAN's FIDDLE.
IL Recalls an Interesting Anecdote OF
Bishop Ullathorne.

II
Bishop Uliathorne.
The late Cardinal Newman was an ac-
complished performer on the violin, but of
late years he had lost the power Of using
his fingers for writing OF playing to any ex-
tent, and some years ago he gave his IN
strument to Father Richard Bellasis as en-
especial mark Of esteem, says the Yon-
kers Salesman
Apropos of this accomplishments q good
story is told of the late Bishop Ullathorne.
OF Birmingham, who had absolutely no ear
for music, and was continually enforcing
on his clergy the use of plain chants.
During one of his visitations he came to
Q certain church where the choir gave Q
capital rendering OF the Twelfth Mass
After the service the organist was present
ed to him, and he venturei TO hope that
the Bishop had enjoyed the music.
mot at ALL" was the startling reply.
very poor stuff"
"But,,p urged the poor organist, I" DR.:
Newman was here last Sunday and he said
he was delighted
"Oh, yes. yes, I dare say" said the
Bishop, but be fiddlesi"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
THE CHANCES OF Red AID BLACK.
CHASING TIE "MARrraALE. .

They are thirty-two to one against a
run of five on the same color, sixty-four
to one against run Of six, and so on.
But you see that while the chances
against the run increase enormously with
each fraction multiplied, the chances on
any individual turn are precisely equal for
black and red, the likelihood that each
will come up being represented by one
half.
There never was but one system in.
vented that would really work against q
gambling bank. and that was rendered
useless by the placing of limit on faro.
All the same. all gamblers, professional
and amateur, will be engaged in the pur-
suit of the chimera called martingale'
until the end of time"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
Death Of MIR. Abram darcuse.

Advices were received here yesterday at
ternoon from New York announcing the
death of Mr.. Abram Marcuse, for some
wears succeeding the war q resident of
Richmond. He was the father of Mr..
Jonas Marcuse. of this city. =.
! MIR. Marcuse was born in 1900, and had
nearly completed his ninety-frst year.
His death was sudden, his illness lasting
only two days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
aApspEN's eMsszzLEMENT $1,000 900.
Lost by Speculation and Hypothecated
the Banks Securities to Cover Them.
rRv telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

SAVANNAH, Ga, April At was developed
that Cashier Gadsden's embezzlement
foots up to 100000. His bond for $50, 900
in a guarantee company covers that
amount of loss to the bank. The defalca-
tion has been going on. it is said. since last
December. Gadsden lost heavily in specu-
lations in grain in New York, and hypothe-
Gated the banks securities to cover ms
losses. The directors suspected some
thing wrong, and had asked Gadsden for
his resignation to go before the board yes
terday. The night before he wrote the
president of the bank letter saying. that
he could not face the disclosure and was
eoing TO kill himself. and would be dead
when the letter was received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
Auction Sale CT Farm ut Advanced
Figures.

On yesterday at the Henrico county
courthouse Messrs. Il. B. Chaffin d Co:
and MIR. John L. Goddin, auctioneers, sold
farm located on tho Charles City road
about three miles below the city, contain
ing 1856 acres, for S62.50 per acre, say S11,-
$3.50. Messrs. Chaffin 4 Co. sold this
farm few years ago to Mr.. r. w. Silver,
of Ohio, for $4,000. Mr.. Silver died from
the effects of an accident, and the farm
was sold at auction yesterday for his
estate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
Struck with n Rock.

A colored man named Henry Guthries
while walking up Governor street last
night was struck on the head with rock
thrown by some person unknown. lie was
knocked down but not seriously injured.
He was taken to the Retreat for the Sick
and received the necessary attention, after
which he went home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
The jackson Ward and Grymes Casea

The April terms of the United States and
Hastings Courts begin tomorrow. In the
former the jackson Ward election cases
will come up tor trial. and in the latter the
Grymes cases will probably be considered.
The Chancery Court term also opens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
STUDY YOUR INTEREST.

STUDY YOUR INTEREST.
GENZLEMEN,---You
wzso are COR r E. G n
.DRESSERS, you Who
aluOays adopt the correct
styles and appreciate obt
that is WORTHY OF
MERIT In the artistic
make and finish of your
Clothing. you uJao are in
the habit of wearing
forna5Gtting and finely
tailored garments at an
extensive outlay of cash,
our chat is NTH you
lust nOJO.
Doesn't tho idea Of ECONOMY eper
suggest itself to you, II not, why
mott Our mission pith you Is one Of
mutual interest. Just now our man.
moth new stock Of Spring Weight
Wearing apparel IS at its" height, and
,oe are prepared TO sho,0 the extensive
lines we hare manufactured expressly
for you. The EXPERIMENT of pur-
chasing First Glass, 1aiior-Made Gar
ments from US is one worthy Of making
,chen you can buy tho finest grades of
Foreign and Domestic Weaves, made
up by cutters and tdiiOrs (Dho COM
nard the highest wages in the crat0
at prices far under those Which mer-
chant tailors charge. We guarantee
our productions equal In every particu-
Tar TO any garments made TO order and
TO the average far superior.
When passing in our neighborhood
In YOUR OWN INTEREST ue ask
the opportunity Of sho,oing you our
achievements in the science Of making
Form Fitting Clothing. and particu-
iary Of acTtainttng you NTH the
EXTREMELY Low PRICES we
have marked them to Introduce the
line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
short and

short and -.
bonneville JournaLi
"Can you cook?n he asked.
"Yes," she replied.
"Can you sew?"
"Yes."
"Can you wash and iron?"
Yes"
"Wili you be my wise?"
mo What you evidently want Is .
hired girl.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

INC ladies: Mrs. John Addison, Mrs. Charles
Rail. Mrs. John Hunter, Mrs. Edward Price,
Mrs. b. III. Nash, Mrs. Junius a. motifs,
Mrs. T. Norwood, Mrs. Poitaux Robinson,
Mrs. Ballard. Mrs. J. Is. Tinsley, Misses
Maury. Archer, and Miss Evans, Oh eouth
Carolina.
Among those present were Mrs. Gov
amor Mckinney, Mrs. A. Osterloh, Mrs.
w. Trayers. Mrs. Gray Skipwith, Mrs.
Jackson Guy, Mrs. A. l.. Kent. Mrs. Writ
Henry, Mrs. James Lyons, Mrs. j.. Taylor
Scott, Mrs. N. Randolph, Mrs: DE Witt,
Misses Harrie rutherford, Mary Nor
ris Jones, and many others.
DISPENSING CHAMPAGNE AND TEA.
Misses Archer and Evans dispensed deli
cious champagne punch from massive
silver bowl in the rear parlor. MRS. NOR
COSY tea-table in the hall. where Easter
lilies. ferns. and palms were profusely dis
Mrs. Il. f. Ballard and Mrs. Tinsley,
aided by Misses Ball, Powell. and Gordon.
served most appetizing n,enu IN the bean,
tifuliy lighted and tastefully decorated
supper-room. The mantle was massed
with fruits of various kinds.
The decorations, conle'r dc rose, were
knots of pink satin ribbons, orramehted
cut-glass candelabras and dainty bon.bon
trsys. A profuse assortment OF exquisite
flowers added additional beauty TO q
charmingly arranged table. The perfume
of carnations and La France roses waited
their perfume from bowls OF rare china,
and the soft lights emaneting from can
dies and lamps covered with their rose
colored shades rendered the scene especial
IL pleasing. The prevailing tint In the
drawing-room was yellow. An immense
marble vase of yellow tulips, banked in
with delicate white growing plants, were
artistically arranged on the tiled hearth.
Yellow lamp-shades and ribbons lent love
liness 10 the room.
now TEE LADIES WE'RE DRESSED.
Mrs. b. H. Nash wore gown Of brocaded
yellow satin; Mrs. Poitaux Robinson, q
black-velvet gown en- trdine, white trim
mings, pearl garniture; Mrs. Ed. Price,
pink silk null; Mrs. Junius Morris, q
French gown of white and gray crepe dc
chine. derai-traiu, black lace and cut-let
gsrniture; Miss Evans, white null decoilette
Miss Archer. red silk. The Tea" was
pronounced delightful by the guests and
was in every sense q unique social event.
Beautiful dishes Of salad and cream were
heAped upon il in profusion.
Among those who assisted we're Mrs
Tnsley, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Ballard. and Mrs
]. Morris.
Tho occasion was delightful one and
thoroughly enjoyed by tho guests of thu
evening.
CONVERSATION AND cAMrs-
Miss Carrie Talbot entertained few o
her friends at her home, No. II west Frank
lin street, last Friday night The evening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

Master De wilbee Richie: Nurse, who
was Eat lady wiz 70 dog Eat tissed me dus'
nurse, Why. dear, that was you nam
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
'1HB RICBBOND HlRDFARg CO.


: corroest,on sresni,sd undss Ne laws q 10
STATE q vlsxinia, Win capital q e260'o0os N
...A .~s....~ exo on0 ~ pRgYKBHED STOCK
sono w'Se' ssSssSv =
which wfli pay por cent per annnrn, ana v1h -
-. - - S-.~s~..~ - verf -
nrst Hen on inc pfonss @ sns D0'
an, me entire plant This STOCK can b conveFseo
into common stock any time inside O enc -
$40, a.,s 80 ,at~y.
trou my - An -.
er ..n, ,,sr snnum.
$3.50 :" pSs ".'~s - = ro,ryarv
THE RICHMOND HARDWARE COMrAr.
win move the plant Of the Buffalo Locx-msnsw -
rsss Rirb mnnd ~ once. This Win give employ
msnt 10 about 500 skilled mechanics, for .non
200 residences are now under confScs '" WV
struction. ,xs
Inc business Of manufacturing ouildcrs nnros
ware was ssarfsd In Connecticut about nnZ yo s
20 ! nj vim LEA than one dozen hands To-Day
ebout ton factories arc in operation, inciuoing
the Buffalo Loci Manufacturing comRsny'i IN zoo
hands. and Il constantly increasing In tho nun
her Of hands, but not Of factories, a. nsss
mnuy years 70 etart the business, al wy 20
ferns 6eing made by hand. IL IL, tnereioto, IN
ore sense 4 monopoly, and as the trade Of Amer-
4 q ana an sssoutely safe and profitable one nor
has there been failure In this limo O. pns.n n,
In the limited States caused hsy me business "
self In the fifty years that the trade mas ooon
extahIisbed.
Millions az dollars have hecu ana are pe,ns
made In the business now, and IL u impossioio
for All the factories 70 an their orders promptly
DOR reasons for removing TO Richmond sre .nss
from any 400 100 10 Si5o per day, which item alone
would nav about A 20 Der cent dividend ON the
canitai
i,us In addition TO tho saving on pie-lron, we
can also save largely In the items ot @n' ,,nS
Der, fuel, and constant work Al tns y cs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
Mr. crnmn,. Condition.

All o'clock this morning the. condition |
of Mira. W. w. Crump was hopeless, and it |
was thought her death might occur at any |
moment,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
Corn. of the First Reeimc

The Veteran Corps of the First Virginia
regiment will meet next Monday night at
their rooms in the Armory at 8 o'clock for
the purpose of trsnsacting important bust
naQa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
SOCIETY AFTER LENT


Society In Richmond for the past week
has been exceptionally gay. and both old
and young have been enjopne relaxation
from the Lenten season to the fullest ex-
tsnt
On the night Of Easter Monday the Ju-
ulor German Club-whose hdbitsses are The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
sgMIs SWALLOWS POISON AND DIES
The Suicide Of the would-Be Murderer CT
aYoung Lady.
rpy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

(By telegraph TO the Dispatcn.I
CLEVELAND, o., April ALBERT Bemis,
who was arrested at Canton, o.. q week
AGO for shooting at Miss Carrie Schneider
with intent TO kill, was taken from jail TO
a hotel to pay bill he owed. AT the hotel
desk he swallowed draught OF poison
and died soon efterward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

young society boys-gave beautiful dance
which ended. as they thought at the time.
their round Of pleasure for tho season.
They were pleasantly surprised. however,
when their lady friends Cor admirers. y
seems.) gave them in return peausiIui
bal poudre, which was one OF the most DILL
liant social events of the season. ,,.h
Later IN the week the Friday Club, wnicn,
- every one knows. IL composed OF ine
very quintessence of select society, gave =
beautiful german which has seldom been
surpassed In brilliancy and in the beauty
Of the fair dancers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
prt1,ys yon TuErR pAnTSrns.

BFLLRs FOR THEIR PAnTSrns-
without speaking prejudicially, IL may
be remarked en- PEASANT that the Ipes usy
bovs are preeminently successful In cap
turing the bellies of the city as their sl y
ners Tor their germans The memoera -. %
the club are oil just OF tnatage when e''S
woman admires man. .p...,,
One Of Che greatest losses that Richmon,
society has felt this winter. was In the mar:
rage Of Miss Sommerviile hayes, one OF
the most charming young ladies OF the
CITY, which took place Tuesday night AT
ST. Paul's church. Mr.. caches, OF LOUIS,
vile, was the winner q the la,r or,ee sn
The bows, in their loss, however. have the
comforting assurance that Mrs. caches has
several sisters.
MRS. THoMAs's ELEGANT DINNER.
Thu coming of the Russian Minister. His
Fxoelicncy Charles de Strive, and his sec
rotary TO Richmond with DIR. and Mrs.
Curry. as the guests Of Mrs. James Thomas.
WAS the occasion of beautiful dinner Tues
day evening. at which OF the loyeliest
women Of Virginia were grouped. A gen
tlernan who entered the room suddenly,
and who is much used TO beauty, says ne
was dazzled by the sight that met his eyes
Mrs. Connally, fresh and charming IN
blue. Mrs. Pearson, in crimson and point
lace: Miss May Handy, in black silk and
Get; Miss Rives. in canary silk, which
enhanced her perfect beauty; Mrs. John
Dunlop and Mrs. Robinson, IN pertect-ht-
ting toilets, and, 10 crown all. Mrs. James
Thomas, the hostess and one OF the fair;
est of rnatrons. in shimmering gray SIX ana
diamonds. The menu was all that the most
recLerclle taste could desire, and the beau
tifui house was decorated entirely with
pure white flowers. The table was massed
In pure single hyscinths and elegant cut
MRS. cALwELL's PINK TEA.
One of the most enjoyable social events
of the season 30 replete with charming
entertainments was the elegant PINK
tean giyen by Mrs. William b. Calwell at
her residence, 7o4 west Grace street, on
the afternoon of April LIST. The hostess,
handsomely gowned IN black silk, lace
carniture, and diamonds, was assisted IN
san.i,inn NV Mas CAlWell and the follow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

uss deligbtfully spent ia conversation and
games. klr. Coleman Rstcline WAS the
Snnsr q sns ss se ss! sszsa asn M;9sos
6Srf;s and Flossie Talbot. Lucille fuller,
66zy Ha3ao, Nellie Hoykin. Porter Of Biz.
11bsbsss tssastt q Leaisvi'lA ed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
roo LATE FOE cLAssrr1cArIoN.

yKTANTED, BUSINESS AND PRO-
INGTON STANDARD TYPEWRITEk before
purchasing writing -maehiue. For fifteen years
L has proved 70 be she bcst for speed, durability,
and manifolding. Machines rented ffom 70 70
their children taught typcrritin& should SOC
that they learn on the REMINGTON, ss IL V ne
standard, ana universally used all oyez tho
world. Csll on or address JOHN b CuLPkPkh,
no. D15 east Main street, Hammond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
EXCURSIONS. sc.
PERSONAL.
RIcnsoSp. Va, March 10 i'sL
NOTICE.

RucHsosp. Va, March To- ISL
NOTICE. ..
Ihave this DAY sold my entire Interest ~ -
,oDblnr business OF Cigars. Tobaoco, ~ c,.x
on under the nrri-1ane II +. WhilsSogR
CO., al 1923 east & Ain street, 10 NJ. N. AA,l
Who VIII continue the same, and who as 80, :,
liabilities and win collect all oaisiaHaAs
Thsnkfal for past patronage I kindly ~"
continuance of same 10 my saoeess,,s r,acK
Respectfully, r.
Having purrhsssd the business g., q !; VS. a.
LOCK n Co, 5opbsrs Of Cissss Ioosa@ I'd,
- iesye 10 inforu the former patrons ~. ~ a
10 generally hat ! wiz continue ~, - snessrf
ssacd. 132a east Main street, and va
20 serve them IN no bsss possible mslhluspER
NH Helm =. = :, 40
THOUSANDS CURED fEAhbll ~, -
u Dyspspsis, conss!pat!en, H!i.,s,n s,,,xsca
csnN ~, 81 lsirs kxlx L1ykh ~ s.,,,s /, -
SS 5 :. 's'''s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

A SPECIAL MEETING OF TH9
"A stockholders OF tho FAIRNOtNr Am
COMPANY will BE- held at ths ofico o. NAorI
II. Dinneen, Ninth and Main streets. Kctss,s
Va, ON TUESDAY, April Ia, 1891, a. S 800
pm. All stockholders are requested % b "a.
erlt either In person or BY proxy.
by order Of the Boari Of Directors
FRED. q. BRAUER "a,
NH 15-Su&W4w sclfetau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

WEDNEcDAl, bhhEsD OhAAohiN N'''HA"
THE
BOSTON FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
90 fnstrumeDtslistsl,
VICTOR HERBERT, Conductor, and the folior
Ing SEyEN SOLO ARTISTS:
JENNIE PATRICK WALKER, Soprano
ROSE STEWART, Soprano;
GERTRUDE EDMoNDs, Contralto;
GEORGE j. PARKER, Tenor;
MYRON w. WHITNEY, Basso:
ADELE AUS DER 0HE, Pianiste;
VICTOR HERBERT, Yioionceilo.
ALSO THE
FESTIVAL CHORUS
CLARENCE A. MARSHALL, Conductor
Season tickets, including rosoryed seao ~
each night IN any part Of the house, $500 80
Subscription lists now open at tho Music shf7l
Subscribers 70 have choice Of seats a. op' nils y
Box-0nice In order OF thor names on W -
Complete details IN FESTIVAL BULLETIN. 20
llshsd shortly a. .rN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05


EQUITABLE LEAGUE OF ANypT
III CA.-The members o. GRACE COrEr ~
so Il L. or A., are requested % Meet =, -
haii on MONDAY NIGHT, April On. n 90
deierate 70 represent this Cogr, 81 M 49,.
Supreme Court session. :. BRlsTRPN
JgsH,.
HENRY cfhAa- Sio.s- A. 5-ig
UyHERE WILL BE A MEETING on
THE sUB-CoNTRACTORs q tbs IN, - s
az Lee Camp Hail on TUESDAY MIGHT 49,
7th, st O'Clock. - ~ Sic
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TEs
Il stockholders Of tho CLIFTON POsss
WATER COMPANY win bcheld Al TIE Pt.,S, ~
Hotel, IN the city Of Richmond, Va, Ia Nop
DAY. April @, 1891, at IL O'Clock no,s =.
stockholders are requested 70 be preseui ..ts.,
person or by proxy.
BY order Of the Precedent.
EDWARD W. SCOTT. IA
NH 22-td Secretary and Tress.r,,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

Mrs. Lucy z. Jeffries and her daughter,
Goldie. of Church Hill. left the city last
Thursday to spent q few weeks with her
sister L. A. Simpson, in Lewiston, BERTHE
county, N. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

ton is amending week in this city for the
purpose of giving instruction IN the Royal
Arch Chapter.
Mrs r. G. Lockerman and her daughter,
who have been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James P. Woody, of Fredericks-
burg, have returned home.
Washington Post: Mrs. Lewis, wife of
.Iudre L. L. Lewis. of Richmond, Va, and
her slster. Miss Sallie Looney, are in the
citv on q VISIT to Mrs. Lewis's sister-in-law,
Mrs. G. nj. Smith.
Lebanon Ne,os: G. n. Lynch, Of this
county. who went TO Richmond to receive
DIR. Koch's treatment for consumption, has
returned home, and we are sorry TO say he
was not greatly benefited by his trip.
Lvnchburg Virginian: The Rev. Father
T;shthrant. of Richmond, Va, is in the
cify and viii on Sunday night at s o'clock
have services at the Church of the Holy
Cross for the benefit of the colored people.
All eolored people are cordially invited to
attend.
Mr.. j. G. Morsnss is visiting in Savan-
nah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Martin, Of this
CITY. were on visit to Scottsviile last
week.
Mr.. Henry Marshall, of Richmond, is
stopping with his brother, Mr.. Joseph Il.
Young, in Portsmouth.
Mrs. Charles F. Myers and her little
DAUGHTER, Nellie, have returned TO then
home In Gordonsville after several weeks
visiting in Richmond.
stanton vindicator' Miss Katie NJ. Muir.
raw. of Richmond, has arrived here to
visit her cousin, Rev. w. A Fallon, assist
| ant pastor Of st. Francis church. vho has
| been very Ill. but is now believed by his
nhysician to be out of danger. Miss Biz.
| die III. Fitchett came with Miss Murray.
N.
DIR. James Nelson, of .Staunton. who has
| been visiting his sons, William II. and
| Ragglea Nelson. in this city, has gone Il
Farmville and will 60 thence to Staunton
p.
Mr.. w. b. Parker, of Roanoke. is in the
city.
Miss Sue L. Payne. who has been spend
ing the winter in Richmond. has gone on Q
brief visit TO friends in Fuvanna county
| Miss Mamie Profitt. OF north Fourth
street. has Just returned from most de-
lightful visit OF few days 10 friends II
Hanover county.
Mrs. w. II. Robertson. Of Blackstone
Va. left on Tuesday TO visit friends In this
city.
Mrs. A. q. Etollenwerck. Of Wheeling
W. Va, Is guest Of Major James Taylor
Mrs.. Mary v. Spaulding Is visiting her
| sister of this city. She Will leave for hel
home In the North In . few days.
Spccial interest Is being manifested by
| the msmberz OF the Alert Social Club in
preuar,ne for : bali to be given 81 Sanger
| Han The latter part az this r>onth. Ihs
eomuittsA consisting ct Assns. bepehen'
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-17
The Theatrical Season.

Thomas H. Davis, theatrical man.
ager, says: "This season on the road has
been remarkable, in that the better class
of plays have received more encourage
ment than ever before. On the other
hand many of the cheap spectacular and
operatic companies have lost money or
gone to pieces. The truth is that the
people outside of New York are becom-
ing quite as good judges of dramatic
performances as can be found in the
metropolis, and any effort on the part OF
cunning managers to humbug them
stands poor show of success. In my
experience I find that New York is be-
coming less and less factor in the sue
cess of any dramatic production. The
time was, a few years ago, when sue
cessful run in New York decided the
fate of piece 1t is now no longer the
case. New York Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-17

to exist for fifty-fve years. Thus the
agreement remains good for another
twenty-five years. The municipality,
seeing around cheaper gas and more
desirable light in the form of the electric
light, have come to the conclusion that
they are decidedly at a disadvantage.
They say that the price which was con-
sidered just when the contract was made
should now be reduced, as it is excessive
when compared with other towns where
only 81, 900 per annum is paid for the
same amount of light.
As the gas company refuses to reduce
its price, complaints regarding defective
lighting, which had previously been per-
mitted to pass unnoticed, are now nu-
merous, the inhabitants entering hearth
ly into the spirit of the situation. Ac-
cording to the latest accounts the gas
company had fallen on troublous times.
The municipality had made up its mind
that if it could not get the gas at rea-
sonable rate it would secure it at low
one, and possibly make profit on the
bargain.
The method adopted is decidedly rigor-
Gus. For every gas jet below the con-
tract candle power a fine of forty cents
is imposed; for each square of glass not
properly cleaned, fine of ten cents;
broken glass, ten cents, and for lamp
extinguished caution first and a fine
afterward. The campaign is affording
immense qualification to the inhabitants
of that quiet little town, which has sell
dom fallen ON such bonanza in the way
of sensation, and the gas company
seems destined either to make speedy
change of front or give up its contract
New York Commercial Advertiser.