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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
THE FIRE RECORD.

Riverton, Pa.-The chain works, Lafayette
Palmer, proprietor. Loss, about s.. 700;
partially insured.
Diamond street-An alarm was turned in
last night for box "a. A fire had started in
the McKeu zie-D Davidson Company, resulting
in only loss of $500.
Belfast, Me.-Haslett's Oil and drugstore,
eight adjoining houses, including Clark s
auction mart, containing number of rare
and valuable pictures and other works of
art, and Meats stationary warehouse. Loss.
$500 900.
Newark, O.-Fire bugs operated ex-
tensively Wednesday. Three barns were
burned to the ground by incendiaries, with
all their contents. The buildings belonged
to Fred Livey, John G. Moore and John
Rine Squire Jordan's barn, in Mexican
township, suffered the same fate. His loss
is 81, 500.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
CABLE FOB DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN.

Senator Brice Thinks He will he Selected
to Manage the Campaign.
LIMA, O., June 29.-[SpeciaL 1-Senator
Brice in an interview to-day said that he
thought that Benjamin Cable, of Illinois,
who is now a member of the National
Democratic Committee, would be chosen as
Chairman at the meeting next month and
have the management of the campaign.
He spoke of Cable as being very compe-
tent man for the place. He also thought
the work of the present Congress would be
completed by the 20th of July, and looked
for adjournment on that date
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
REPUBLICANS TO CANVASS ILLINOIS.
The Campaign Committee Lays Plans for a
Thorough Search for Voters.

The Campaign Committee Lays Plans for q
Thorough Search for Voters.
CHICAGO, June 29.-The Campaign Com
mittee of State Republican Central Com
mittee of Illinois held protracted session
here to-day and did not close its first days
business till tonight A plan of orsaniza-
tion was agreed upon by the Executive
Committee and will be submitted to the full
committee tomorrow.
1t .contemplates a thorough canvass of
each school district by persons selected
directly from headquarters. A telegram
from w. j. Campbell, Chairman of the
National Committee, says he will be here
tomorrow morning for conference with
the State Committee. One of the serious
points for consideration will be the action
of the German Lutheran Synod on the
compulsory education" law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
FREEZING OUT SMALL OPERATORS

Only the Big Coal Plants Are Having
Their Products shipped Promptly.
MoKEEsPoRr, June 29.-[SpectaI J-Leading
coal operators here say the reason the
smaller operators are doing nothing, is that
the larger operators are trying to freeze
them out by having the shipments Of the
lesser operators side-tracked and held back.
One firm claims its shipment of last May is
lying at CHARTERS, and they cannot get it
moved. In the meantime, the larger ship
ments 60 right along.
As result. the small firms are shut down,
while Scott's, Port Royal, Todd, Osborne
and others are working full and sending
coal away in bulk. The smaller operators
will complain to the railroads.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
THE RICHMOND TERMINAL MIX.

w. p. Clyde Protests Against Being Con-
sidersd as an Insider.
NEW YORK, June 2s.-W. p Clyde late to-
night issued q long statement concerning
Drexel Morgan & Co.'S refusal to undertake
the Richmond Terminal reorganization. 1t
was expected, he says, that the receivership
ing been obtained to assist reorganization.
In regard to the statement that he is Op-
posed to any plan of reorganization, Mr..
Clyde suggests that the correspondence be-
tween Drexel- Morgan and himself is in their
hands and they are at liberty to publish it.
He emphatically protests against being con-
sidered an insfder in Richmond Terminal
affafrs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
A Freight Office Abolished.

c. A Egley, commercial agent for the
Queen and Crescent at Cincinnati, and I. c.
Frew, of the Texas and Pacific road, regis
tered at the Duquesne yesterday. The COM
pany has issued circular closing the Office
of the travelling freight agent at Cincinnati,
and transferring Mr.. Frew to Dallas Is
chief clerk in the general freight Office. ThS
change is promotion, but MI. Frew doesn't
like to 90 so far South.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
THE PEsKY BEECH CREEK.
Another Crossing War Between the
Pennsy and the Reading.

fennsy ana Inc Reading.
BELLEFoNTE, June %. [Special1 - The
Pennsylvania and Reading are having quite
fight near Snow Shoe, this county. The
Lehigh Company have great many coal
miners and coke ovens at that place, ali of
which tonnage has heretofore been taken
over'the Pennsylvania. Now that suitable
traffic arrangements have been made with
the Beech Creek. the Reading is building a
branch road about three miles long to con-
meet all mines and ovens of the Lehigh Com
pany with the Beech Creek
This afternoon, when the Reading people
reached the Pennsylvania tracks, the latter
hurraedly rushed their wreck trains out
there with several cars loaded with Stag and
cinders, and turned them all over the bank
in the way of the branch. About 100 of the
Reading men we're there but no trouble oc-
CURED at the time. The Reading people
are determined to cross the track, and the
Rennsylvania people are determined to
delay or stop them. An injunction will be
asked for.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
Pittsburrers I'm New York.

NEW YoRK, June s.-[SpectaL 1.-The follow
ing Pittsburgers are registered at the hotels
to-day: ]. A. Bower, Westminster; W. W..
Lawrence, Imperial; ]. r. McFarlane. Hoff-
man; H. s. Miller, Gilsey House; j. j. Miller,
Hoffman; H. Moore, Sinclair; H. W.
Patterson, Windsor; j. H. Reed,
Windsor; H. p. Squires. Sweeney's;
A. L. Townsend, Hoffman; s. Bannister,
Gilsey; j. McNaliy, New York Hotel; q. Mil.
ler, Normandie; e. M. Quinby, sturtevant,
T. X. Ray and wife. Hotel Imperial; j. r.
Tener. Gilsey; W. s. Gufry. Fifth Avenue; H.
Hecket, Fifth Avenue; II. j. Miller, Fifth
Avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
BUSINESS MEN HOLD AIoof.

They VIII Let Real Estate Dealers Fight
Out the Tax Question.
Inquiry among the business men of the
town yesterday revealed the fact that the
real estate men, who have begun a fight
against the business tax, need expect no
material assistance from the leading bust
ness men of the city.
The leading merchants of Pittsburg are
quite ready to extend their moral sympathy
and support to the indignant real estate
dealers, but politely decline to take any
active part in the movement to do away
with the present system of taxing business
houses
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
Church to Be Dedicated.

Next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock Bishop
Phelsn will lay the cornerstone of the new
German Catholic Church, on Mt. Troy,
Reserve township. The different benevo-
lent societies attending will form in line
corner Branch and Lowery streets, Troy
Hill, at 2 o'clock. The intended building
is to be frame structure 50x110 feet, cost
ing 81, ,000 The new congregation is formed
exclusively of gardeners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30

babies have both been
brought up on lactstec
food. I did not give 10
because they were sick,
put to keep them well. I
buy a box of lactated food
regularly every week. I
have found that it does
not purge and then bind
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29.-Internal
revenue agents to-day found in an under
ground cellar in the Chinese quarter an
opium factory large enough to supply half
of the Chinese population of the city with
prepared opium. The factory was hidden
in an almost inaccessible cave under Joss
house
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
Minsrs Wages Raised.

PorrsvnLE, June 29.-The committee ap-
pointed TO fix the wages of miners for the
last two weeks OF June and the first two
weeks of July met last evening and decided
on an advance of Q per cent on last months
wages. or 4 per cent below the 81 so basis
to work ten hours instead of nine at q mum
Der of collieries in the Schuylkill region,
creates wonderfully good feeling among
/. the miners.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
Carter to Resign His secretaryshIp.

WASHINGTON, June 29.-Hon. Thomas
b. Carter, Commissioner of General Land
Office, has found that his official duties and
private interests will not permit him to
serve as Secretary of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, and he will accordingly
resign the position at the first meeting of
the Executive Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
A Hill Club Swings Around.

NEW YORK, June 29.-The David B.
Hill Club, of this city, met tonight and
ratified the nomination of Cleveland and
Stevenson and pledged its support
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
ScrupuIous Care Necsss~.
It's Nourishment!
Lactated Food Recommended by
Physicians of All Schools.

The saddest days Of all the year for mothersar
at hand. Summers hot weather brings with it ter
rbie increase in the mortality among infants. DR..
Willard d. Ball, q well-known Boston physician,
In an interview published in the Globe said: my
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
Comfortable Homes.

This hot weather thousands Of homes have
been made comfortable and happy because
they bought Marvin's broad in place OF maxi
ing their own. The houses were not over
heated by the baking fire. and families al.
ways had good, sweet, wholesome bread at
every IN cal. rrs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30

And complete line of sweaters, bicyle 40
cessories and sporting goods, at Pittsburg
Cycle Company, 42642s Wood street and Cen.
ter and Ellsworth avenues.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30

Valley Railroad and the oflc,
adelphfa and Reading system.
affidavits were f1led to-day In SUPP
motion for q temporary Injunction
the motion for an Injunction and ap.
ment of q receiver takes place tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
The Exodu, TO Europe.

NEW YORK, June 29-Over 5000 people left
for Europe to-day on outgoing steamers.
The Inman liners City of Paris and City OF
Chester alone carried loss cabin passeng ers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
The Rush Has Com.

But fireworks for all at prices that viii
please every purchaser, and only the best
All colored goods sold at James w. Groves,
Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30
A, Comprehensive Line.

That Is what our line Of bicycles IL. Pitts.
burg Cycle Company. no And 49e Wood
street and Center and Ellswofth avenues.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30

Mssxs' e5 blazers, now g.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
-. penu Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-30

EAsros, Pa. June 29.-In the equity suit of
Gummere versus the directors OF the Lehigh
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11
New Suits Filed.

The following suits were begun yester.
day in the superior court:
City of Seattle W. Maggie Nolup and NJ. M
Holmes suit to recover $s19.5o, due q street
grade taxes.
City OF Seattle W Lawrence Cummings-suit
to recover $lO2. SO, due as street grade taxes.
City of Seattle vs. Mary J. Costello and Michael
j. Costello-Suit to recover $Ss5.2O, due a. street
grade taxes.
City of Seattle vs.. Congregation Ohaveth sho-
lum, Gustave Winehill and William Kierski-
Suit to recover $4lz30, due as street grade taxes
City of Seattle Va. Allan l. McDonald-Suit to
recover $lo6.5o, due as street grade taxes
City of Seattle VS.. John M. forming and Clara
D. Commick-suit to recover $5a25, due a. street
grade taxes.
City of Seattle W. D. 7. Denny and Jacob
Frauenthal, P. A. Purdy and the estate Of Olive
w. Purdy, deceased-Suit to recover SOL "a, due
a. street grade taxes.
City Of Seattle vs.. d. K. Baxter-Suit to 70.
cover $47260, due AZ street grade taxes
Douglass Phillips W. Crawford, Harmon 4
Clayton-Suit to recover possession OF personal
property.
John P. Johnson vs.. J. W. Neely-suit to re-
cover 500 on promissory note.
John p. johnson vs.. J. M. Patterson and Fl. A.
Libby-Sut to recover $500 on promissory notes
George H. Wineholt w. Hugh c. Paden, Alice
A. Paden, his wife, and w. A. Usher-Suit to
foreclose mortgage and recover 5000 on promis-
sorry note
Louis Hefron Va. J. W. Pomeroy-suit to re-
cover SPAS on foreign Judgment.
City of Seattle Va J. F. Mcknight and John
Fl. McGraw-Suit to recover 1858 due % street
grade taxes.
City of Seattle Vs. W. r. Brawlsy, John A.
Brawley. D. G. Brawley, Elizabeth sackman and
Mary A. Gaffney-Suit to recover $2sl. 60 due a.
street grade taxes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11
PHARMACISTS IN SESSION.
The State Association Elects OmcerS
and Has o Banquet.

The State Association Elects OmcerS
and Has . Banquet.
The Washington State Pharmaceutical
Association continued yesterday in the
second day of its convention at Red
Mems hall. An election Of officers resulted
as follows:
President, A. B. Stewart, Seattle: hrst vice.
president, J. H. Day, Dayton; second vice-presi-
dent, David Wall, Vancouver; third vice-presi-
dent, Lot Wilbur, Snohomish; executive COM
mittee, w. p. Bonnsy. Tacoma; c. D. Wood
worth. Ellensburg; C. F. Krum, Spokane; F. N.
Bronson, Whatcom: A. C. Clark, Olympia; Wal
ter St. John, Tacoma; A. NJ. Stewart, Tacoma; ].
w. Macarthur, Spokane; John Lathrom, Tacoma
Spokane, Tacoma and North Yakima
were presented as candidates for the place
of holding the next annual meeting. Spo-
kane was chosen, and the convention will
assemble there on the first Monday in
May, 1893 C. D. Woodwork, of Ellens-
burg, was chosen delegate to the national
pharmaceutical convention.
w. Macarthur. Of Spokane, read an inter-
esting paper on Medicinal Preservation
of Herbs"
An excursion which was to have been
given to and on Lake Washington in the
afternoon was prevented by rain, and the
afternoon. This morning the business OF
the convention will be wound up before adj
journment.
Last evening . complimentary banquet
was rendered the visiting members Of the
state association by the King County
Pharmaceutical Association at the Ven
dome. Covers were laid for 100 and at 30
the party sat down to an elegant spread.
Jollity held full sway during the hours
that the banquet lasted. The newly
elected president, Mr.. A. B. Stewart, acted
as toast master and presided in happy
style. The toasts were as follows:
Opening Address BY the President. .-.....
"rne Pioneer Druasist = a: z {. clarHs
"rhs rhysicisn and the Diugsisss =. 80.
.ph.rm:cy a. Science. d. MI u u. & s. e sSs.
1.-THE small Boy of the Drug Store"
........ .................M Mr. Joseph schlumpt
"Prsctics i Pharmacy Nh Charles Parker
"Our state Board Of Pharmacy. ....-...
"a +. ;;..Ar. ". M a. 4 HaT nss
"The Festive Drummer .........Mr H. c. Reck
sis Marriage a Failure ......... Mr.. James Lee
''Society as Found IT. Mr.. Isaac korn
The following is the menu:
New York Counts.
COnsOmn0 aux POls. 1teeu 1uIsI0.
Fillet de Red Snapper au gratiu, . la Italienne.
Sardines ct ChoiX. Olives. Celery.
Tomatoes en- Mayonnaise.
F1llet de Boeuf, Pique a la Bordelatse.
BURGUNDY.
Potatoes Parisienne. Cream Spinach.
Chicken Croquettes, . Ia Talmousa
Asparagus.
Young Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Saratoga Chips.
Punch, . Ia Roman.
Lobster Outlets. French String Beans.
POMMERY SEC
Vol Vue Of CLANS, q la Chevalier.
Celery en- MayonnaisA
English Plumb Pudding,
Hard and Brandy Sauce.
Tuth Frutti Ice Cream.
Assorted Cakes. Pineapple. Cream Pie.
Strawberries and Cream.
Banana Salad. Orange Jelly.
Lemon Sea Foam.
Fruit
Bents BiscuitA Coffee. Cheese
COGNAC.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11
IN CRIMINAL COURT,
John Evans Guilty Of Assault
With q Deadly Weapon.
"JAP TOMMY" RELEASED ON BAIL
Criminal Information Filed Against the
Radlons and Kostrauch For Body.
Snatching and Arson.

John Evans was yesterday found guilty
in Judge Humes' court of assault with q
deadly weapon. On the night Of March
Evans and Lewis Thomas. the prosecuting
witness, quarrelled in q saloon at Black
Diamond. Evans went away threatening
to shoot Thomas. Shortly afterward q
shot was fred through the back door Of
the saloon, striking Thomas in the arm.
No one saw Evans fire the shot but cir
cumstantial evidence was very strong
against MIN.
II. Rauschman, better known as "Jap
tommy" who il under sentence to the
penitentiary for bunkoing Joseph R.
Bund out of $102. was released on bail
pending an appeal to the supreme court.
Matt Ries. who was convicted along with
Rauschman, gave bond some weeks ago.
Rauschman's bond was fixed at s., 900 and
was signed by C. w. Conover, w. J. Coff-
man, r. P. Berkman, L. L. Chencowich,
Norris Petty, B. F. Goldwater, II. II.
Thompson and C. w. Mullen.
Criminal informations were filed yes
terday by Prosecuting Attorney Miller
against Ludwig Kostrauch, William Rad
loft and Virginia Radloff. There are two
informations against each, charging them
with body snatching and arson.
An information against Charles Wal
tiers charges him with grand larceny.
It sets out that with John Mueller he
made up the firm of Walter & Mueller and
that he has appropriated $500 of the
firms money to his own use and failed to
account for it,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11
BREvITIES.

One homestead was filed in the United States
land office yesterday.
Three patients were received at Grace hospi-
tai yesterday and two were discharged.
The remains OF Lottie LaCroix were buried at
2o'clock yesterday in Lake View cemetery from
Bonney T. Stewards rooms
Detective Edward Cudihee received word yes
terday Of the sudden death In Chicago Sunday,
of his brother, Daniel Cudihee
william Connors and Charles Stewart were
arrested last evening upon suspicion OF stealing
. purse containing few dollars from D. A.
Whalan, who was dead drunk.
Schwabasher Bros. & Co. Qncorporated) have
purchased the first two cars OF wire nails made
by the Puget Sound Wire Nail Company OF
Everett The nails will be in this market this
week.
Licenses to wed were issued yesterday by the
county auditor to Percy Cannysankey and
Rebekah NJ. Dill. both OF Seattle; John Schmidt
and Phoebe A. Barney, both of Seattle; Carlo
Segale and Louisa 7. Columbus, both of Seattle.
All the Masonic bodies of Seattle have been in
vited by the Tacoma Masonic Board Of Control
to participate in the ceremonies attendant upon
the laying OF the corner-stone of the Tacoma
Chamber of Commerce building, which will
take place on Friday afternoon.
King Humbert has notified Emperor William
this he will remain in the dreibund
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11
Cordray's Theater.

Cordray's theater was well filled last
night by an audience that showed their
perfect accord with the moral taught by
the representation of "Ten Nights in a
Barroom." Lorimer tombstone, as the
saloonkeeper. Simon Slade. gave forcible
portrayal. and Francis Powers, though out
of his element in the character of the
swindler, Harvey Green. presented the
role with sufficient realism to make the
character repugnant to the auditors. Jean
Weiner impersonated Willie Hammond
skillfully, but he and Mr.. Powers show
carelessness in failing to change their
clothing during o supposed lapse of sew
eral years. Ed II. Felt is worthy of spe-
cial mention for his faithful deiineation of
Frank Slade. The auditorium hail was
crowded to the doors and very pleasant
hour of recreation was spent. Miss Blanche
Newcomb gained several encores in her
rendition Of motto and descriptive songs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11

Armory hall is assuming a gala appear
ance as the preliminary decorations for
Saturday nights mask carnival and ball
are being made. Mr.. earle, of Daulton &
Carrie, has the decorations in charge and
his well-known skill insures most artistic
appearance. The demand for costumes
taxes the ingenuity of Mr.. Haliwell to sup
ply them, and those intending to particle
pate in the carnival are advised to call on
him without delay. Mr.. Haliwell has q
fine assortment on display on the first
floor Of the Seattle block, corner Third
and Cherry streets. Visitors are recom-
mended to take the Cherry street entrance.
The sale of tickets is increasing and as
great many are putting off the purchase
until Saturday night at the box Office it
will save disappointment and the incon-
venience of crowding if spectators and
others secure their tickets at Hansen's or
some other place mentioned in display ad-
yertisement
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

Marie Wainwright in London Assurance
An Requisite performance Of Boucicault's
London Assurance" was given last night
at the Seattle opera-house by Marie VAIN
wright and her excellent company. The
play itself is one of the brightest ex-
hibitions of the Irish dramatist's genius.
1t is sort of genteeI satire on ancient cox
comb of English nobility. and there is in
1t that judicious admixture of mirth and
love making, the description of which fell
so naturally from the pen of Boucicault.
In London Assurance" the author threw
together some very natural characters.
which were but the outgrowth of the
period. He does not strain after effects.
They seem to evolve naturally,
and the result is consistent
story worked out to natural
and easy series of climaxes. The brightest
feature of the performance was, of course,
Marie Wainwright as Lady Gay Spanker.
She makes of the character q woman filled
to the brim with the love of fun, but
withal possessing q true woman's heart
and capable Of the deepest feeling. Her
laugh had in it sparkling spontaneity,
her tears won for her genuine sympathy.
She was at her best in the scene wherein
pose elopement, but her description Of
fox hunt was particularly good and in
spring. She enacted the entire role
with completeness and artistic finish.
Miss Blanche Walsh made a pretty and
charming Grace. Mr.. Ingersoll was
sufficiently handsome and winning as the
sanity and at the same time rake of
son. Barton Hills Dazzle was done with
that ease and finish for which he has long
been noted. E. Y. Backus as Mark Med
die, the lawyer, who was ready to be
kicked in order to secure a chance for q
damage suit. gave an excellent portrayal
of the part. He gave an easy yet thor
oughly comic characterization of the role.
Dolly Spanker. as given by Edward Els
ner, was fully up to the standard. The
play as whole was given with real life
and spirit. Tonight will be devoted to
Shakespeare. A fine performance of 1.-THE
Tanning of the Shrew" will be given, pre-
ceded by an amusing curtain raiser.