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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
Said in Fun.

"I wish l could give a performance
that would really be appreciated" said
the actor. IL will tell you what to do, |"
said his friend; announce your posi-
lively last appearance. Washington
Star
Bcegs-Hello there. Joggs, what are
you going to do with that keg Of powderl
Joggs-I am going to try to blow myself
away from porous plaster that's on my
back-Harvsrd Lampoon.
Mistress-Do you call this sponge
cake? Why, it's as hard IA can be. New
Cookies, mum; that's the way q
sponge is before it's wet. Soak it in
your tea. mum.-New York Weekly.
II will now proceed to draw the color
line said the booklSeeper as he seized
his red ink pen.-W sshington Star.
Sim Pathizer-You look rpm down. old
man. Kant Helpit-I am. Ny creditors
are after me eyerywhere.-Detroit Free
Press.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
HERE'S A NEW ONE
The Latest Fad in Select 6oci.
ETY. Circles Is
AUTOGRAPH HANDKERCHIEFS
Society Squibs Chronicled for the Benefit
and Entertainment of Both Sexes.
Personal Paragraphs.

From time immemorial collections of
autographs have been MADE in one way
or another. but not until recently has
mans handkerchief been appro-
priated for such . use. This, however.
is the latest fad-the autograph hand
kerchisf. Autograph albums were
once the proper thing, then when crazy
quilts were the ''rsgs" it WAS not un-
common to See autograph quilts; the
birthday book enjoyed it's day, but now
that il, too, has become an old story,
the autograph handkerchief has DIS
placed them ali. 1t 10 the thing TO Sc
cure gentleman's fine linen hem
stitched handkerchief and invite ones
The autographs are then outlined in
bright and various colors by the fair
owner. When completely filled with
names the effect Is both novel and
pretty. One of the most pleasing OF
these was placed upon reception
table, and on II was set q beautiful
hand-painted china vase. Some of
these nandkercnle1e are covered with
names. while others show the hem or
nauented by fancy stitch. Some
times space In the center 10 marked
OH IN form to suit the owner, AMI
outlined, an appropriate motto 10 then
embroidered. One young woman, who
has lately issued invitations has q
handkerchief in readiness for her
guests to write their autographs upon.
the hem is embroidered, while the
center. outlined IN the form Of n
clover, bears the motto, "My Guests"
and the date done in bright colors.
This fad originated IN Washington,
where It is very popular. Autograph
bureau scarfs, table mats and guest
chamber table pieces are also IN favor
and one senator's wife even went SO
far as TO have an autograph pettIcoat.
1t was of white silk and the names
were confined to the hem.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
For Society Folks.

Ex-Queen Nathalie of servia 70 build
ing herself a very beautiful chatesu
on her property near kischinen. Her
majesty intends TO pass the winters at
BiarritZ and the summers at her new
residence.
AS long ago as l77S q certificate was
granted by President Ezra Stiles of
Yale college to young woman who
had passed the examinations necessary
to enter the college, but was debarred
on account of her sex.
Two or three young ladies who live
IN q suburb of London have started q
carrier pigeon post among themselves.
They have each q couple of birds and
send notes to each other, irrespective
of the post or telegraph offices.
G. We're Tyler, author of the remark
able novel, "A Prodigai Daughter" Is
not, as is generally supposed, man,
but very charming young woman,
of the same sort az Amelia Rives, and
q daughter-in-law Of OK president Ty-
Ter.
The family of the stern and despotic
car are of romantic and passionate
temperament it would seem, by the
frequency Of morganatic alliances en-
tered INTO by its members. Now the
Grand Duke Nicholas will wed the
woman Nine. Bourinlne. the widow of
. merchant.
The late Mrs. Duncan Stewart, who
knew we'll most of the English authors
of the last sixty years, used to cay Of
Leigh Hunt that che believed him "a
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
Modjeska's Youth.

To some one who questioned her
about the statement attributed to her
that she preserved her youthful ap-
pearanee aud beauty by outstanding
hsr emotions Nine. Modjesks replied:
"Modleska economical of her emo
tions-why, | am not even economical
with my money. am the venest
spendthrift that ever lived of smiles
aud tears and dollars. 1t ie that have
still retained the power TO feel every
thing, whether glad or sad. most IN
tensely, TO laugh and cry within the
same moment almost, that keeps me
young. Youth 10 not careful for any
thing. but wastes Itself on every emo
ton, sure of the fullness OF its fCunt of
feeling"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

Powers secured them for his opening.
The enterprise wnIcn Mr.. and Mrs.
Mason have started Is, IL Is believed
entitled 10 more than passing men
ton.
Mr.. Mason learned ms first stage les
sons at the Boston Museum, afterwards
went TO New York, but finally returned
and was for several seasons . prom
neut ngure there, where ne made
many successes. Miss Msnnla's name
Is indissolunly connected with most OF
toe comic opera successes IN the coun
try during the past five years. her Eng
hsh record resting ON her successful
assumption In London If the title role
OF Dekoven's charming opera known
here as Robin Hood."
The double bill which begins their
engagement IN Powers, comprises =
new comedy with muscl, entitled.
IF We're YOU" by William Young.
beat known as author OF The RaJsh, -
TINS TO be preceded by lew one act
play called The Army Surgeon"
written by the well known London
actor. ctanisiaus Stauge.
Auu uiA,tt Win WHICH IL Nort
You" Is interspersed, with the sxcep-
ton of the ballads sulg by Mss Manola.
has been written by the English COM
p ser, Ju ian Edwards, assisted By
Carlo Torrlsni, the musical director of
the Manola-Mason company. As most
OF the vocal burden Will rest upon Miss
Msnols and Mr.. Mason, the company
has been engaged with special reference
10 the coDedy. The choice of such
clever people IS Annie VI. Clarke.
Robert McWsde. James b. Booth. Ed.
ward p. Temple and Hattie L. Schell,
therefore become apparent
Whether the new stars, new COM
psny. new plays and new music will
please our audiences. 10 question
winch must necessarily rest In sbey-
ance until the opening, ~ which time
both Of the plays above mentioned will
be seen. Il. W. Robertson's standard
comedy, Caste" will slso be pre-
sentsd.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
specially and Comedy At smish's.

Some idea OF what is in store for the
patrons OF Smiths TINS week may De
had from tire bill which announces
beautiful statues and languIshlng
sylphs- In the olio will appear Lotta
la Rose. who Is C aimed 10 Dc q peer
less gong and dance arrst; Clements
and Barnes, in . refined plantation
speciality entitled "Fish Heads" Fred
die Arlington, jig and reel dancer; the
Lemons, in An original Chinese sketch;
Ella Wainwright, skirt and Spanish
dancer; La Rose brothers, trick tun-
blers, and Howard and Mareno. char
sctsr change artists. A new legitimate
comedy by that tlreless play writer,
Den Howe, entitled 1.-THE Green Eyed
Monster" will be gwen by the pick of
the stock company and will terminate
the program. Matinees Wednesday /,
Thursday and Saturday.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
w.de's Metropolitan Stars.

wadr's Metropolitan Stars OF Brook
lyn, n. V. consisting of Miss Pearl
My Vanderhoef, musical artist; Miss
Ida NJ Godbold. eontralto sololst anu
pianist; Mr.. Edward Bush. humorlst
and baffo bssso; Mr.. Howard 5. Star
rsti, polypnonist, caricaturist and
snadowgraphist, will give an entertain
ment at p wers new opera house
"Wednesday evening, November 80, un-
der the auspices of the Valley City
e uneil, No. GIL. Royal Arcanum.
They come nignly recommended by the
New York press.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

There was litter from the ranks "a
the captain Of the Young Ladies March
ing clnb turned % salute the reviewing
party.
..AttsaTi0nf' shouted that important
of5scer. putting on her most military air
and growing red IN the face
some faces were Strengthened snd 9TH
ers grew mere couvalsed in response 70
this order
The Ens swept on.
A suppressed giggIs OF two reached
the ears - tue commander. VINO grew
redaer srli
Tie line swept o..
Bat the csptain rushed I'D - the sec
end platoon and remarked in hoarse
Whisper
Say, Laara. Is nav back hair coming
down.
Aad the Ene swept on. Exchange
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
Az 20 Soc,al OBJECTION.

In her second article IN the Forum
on Hull House and lts great human
tarlan work Misc Adams has something
TO say about those wealthy devotees Of
polite society ss distinguished from
society IA general who live for them
selves alone. 1.-The time may come, /"
ia her opinion, when the politician
who sells one by one 10 the highest
bidder all the Offices IN HE grasp Will
not be considered more base in HE code
OF morale, mere hardened In his prac-
tice, than the woman who constantly
invites TO her receptions those alone
who bring her an equal SOCIAL return,
who shares her beautiful surroundings
only with those who minister TO .
liking she has for successful social
events. In dong this she 10 just ~ un.
mindful of the common veal, - IN
scrupulous in her use Of power. a. ID
any city "boss' who consults only the
interests of the ring"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

and sftsr exciting scenes the convicts
are rounded up and Granger Is killed.
The piece, IL - pronounced, will be
hand somely staged by special scenery
and come electrical effects which are
referred to As novel add brilliant,
especially the fre-f flies flashing through
the seml-darkness of the bush. The
company 10 said to be very strong. and
10 led by Henry NJ. Pitt, = prominent
actor Of tue east, and by Miss LUCE
Lewis, . lady who adds TO An ambitious
ability = handsome personality and
q magnetism that 10 fast winning for
her "a established prominence on the
American stage. Matlnees As usual.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
Remarkable French Woman.

The marquise de Blocqueville, who
died few days ago in Paris, was one
of the most beautiful woman of heI
time, and, like most French beauties
had considerable political influence.
The marqulse was the youngest daugh.
ter of Marshal Deqoust. Prince DICK
muehl, duke of Auerstaedt Two OF
her sisters, also famous for their good
looks, married respectively the duke OF
Cambaceres and Count Vigier. The
marquise was great favorite at the
court of Louis Phillips and was the in.
innate friend of Queen Amelia and the
duchess of Orleans. In early woman.
hood her features were of the perfect
Greek type, her eyes and hair a bril-.
liant black. Enthusiastic writer's Of
Louis Phiillpe's day described her
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
Al the Grand This Week.

After = comedy usually comes mel. =
drama for cnsnse, and Wilson Bar
retts play of Good Old Times" with
meet With q generous reception this
week ~ the popular Grand. The
INST 'ry belongs 70 the grea. successes
OF the day. IL was originally played
in London for 200 nights; then IN New
York for 100 performances. and since
IN al the metropolitan theaters OF the
country with satisfactory success.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
General Stage News,

What Ill fortune is 1t that hangs over
the Seaman family! Last year, when
the most widely known theatrical
member OF the family had reached the
very apex Of his career he was over
taken by the dread disorder which has
placed so many PLAYERS within the
walls of Bloomingdale. and only q
week ago the sister tSsdie) OF the de-
mented comedian, who, after a pro-
tracted struggle. had finally planted her
feet upon the solid rock of prosperity
became suddenly i'll and died. She
was booked to appear In Grand Rap
ids.
Henry Irving, whose Judgment of
plays and their possibilities is gener-
ally sound, denies that h ever had
any intention of putting Sir Edwin Ar
nold's Japanese play on the stage OF
the London Lyceum.
Chauncey Olcott. who has often ap-
peared here with Primrose and Vests
minstrels. is now playing Scanlan's
part IN "Mavoureen." The tour begs n
most auspciouslv at Yonkers, N. Y,
last Thursday night.
Charles H. Hoyt, the well-known
playwright, has just been elected IL
the legislature from Charlest n. y II.
Look out by and by for q spicy satiri-
cal farce comedy on American poll
tics.
Evans and Hoey, after playing "A
Parlor Match" for nearly a dozen
years, promise to have a new comedy
next season which will have q number
of innovations.
The theatrical profession is subscrib-
ing generously IN aid of DR.. HOughton's
church, New York. popularity known
as "The Little Church Around the
Corner"
w. A. Whitecar, who gave q sensa-
tional production of 1.-THE Vendetta"
at the Grand last winter, is starring
with Laura Aimosnino in LADY Lii"
That really great actor. the greatest
that England has sent us in this gener-
atom. E. S. Willard. is packing the the
aters wherever he appears.
Clay Clayton, the young tragedian,
is meeting with good success in the
large cities and is winning encouraging
opinions from the critics.
Lolita is rapidly recovering from the
operation she underwent and will soon
leave the sanitarium, but will not be
able to play this season.
Neil Burgess, who has OVERLOOKING
loads of shining ducxts. will reach out
for increasing riches with q new ebay
seed" play next year.
Edwin Booth is back In New York
and is said to be quite feeble. He did
not receive much benefit by his So
journ in the country.
The Chicago critics did not like John
T. McNally's piece, "A Mad Bargain"
but the public did and business has
been large.
Marie Wainwright, who has been
seriously i'll at Chicago, has recovered
and has returned to her professional
labors.
James ]. Corbitt will temporarily re-
tire from the stage in February in order
to indulge Ill another scrap"
Victorien Sardou has just completed a
new play for Charles Frohman called
"La Belle Amerlcaine."
Mrs. Bernard Beere will begin her
American tour at the Manhattan Opera
house tomorrow night.
Robert Z. Graham, the comedian, is
enjoying a continual financial triumph
in larry the Lord"
Henry f. DIxey Is going to try q
comic opera, entitled "Mr. Dodd of
Chicago"
Frank Daniels will launch his new
comedy, blood Will Tell" next week.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

" q sad to be q play o very s,rone
trte st. constructed IN fsmiisr lines
~nic IN a lt, rsry and drsnstlr sense,
eppT seA the leglamsts rather than
the ne edfsns. Is = wei balanced
play, mixing % humor with serner
pstnos and should command. "a g
does. tne favor Of sll Glasses OF plav-
go@rs. Il tells tue following story.
John Langley VIE = Thought o bs
false TO hlm, brit "a defsns OF her
hoaor and ber he. she shoots the VII
am of the play. Lovfug her IN spite
Of AL an 80 save her from the eslu ~
quences Of her act. Lsag'eY notify a.
sumo. ner guilt II tins he 3 trans
pors~d to Anstrsiis, where slso th~ VI -
Ian. tfrsnger. heds ~ wsg for the
murder previously com united Il Nsgv
Langiey's father The wife foito~s
snd b comes a rsucher IN tae rsstfs-
ussn bosh. inutns smang me con =
vic4s enarAs - VIC Lsnsiev - -
the wartsn's iifs. ard for his good ca
sffet = = s.-,g ned geksl e lsb :
"a servant - hss ut --1ef 81 ntisp &
weereahoHts. howpvsr. hein2 uaSns wn
90 \ IN. Reeognltan FOL ovs sud nat
ursiiv recencshstea ard "a tnev ara
sront setting NJ INTO Happy peace.
earsaxeF snd h. cav c. a & having
e-es 7a*. attack sne farm hssa-e ana rna
My fsaslev 81. Lasgiey follows
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
on THE HOME STAGE
Auspicious Opening Of the
New Powers Grand
BY MAaOLA-MAsoN COMPANY
.Good Old Times az tina Grzad-SPe-
elAlsy al Smith's~-Locsi Lobby
Chatrer-Stage Notes.

The appearances here as stars Of the
fzyorlte actor, john Mason, and tns
popular prima donns, Marion Msndola,
and the Masol4-M asoa company, wn ose
performances OF late have beef .
matter OF much note and comment
will md realization On Thursday even
ing nsxt. the occasion being the In
auxuratien OF the new Powers ooerA
house. The Aknola- Mason company
have been the recipients OF most fiat
tering notices from the press and pub
lie on account VI which Manager
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

The Expected Crowd Failed 70 Invsd.
the New Powers

There was but fair sssemblaz e.
the inspection OF Powers beautiful new
tbester last evening. among them be-
lag good sprinkhug - the far EEK.
IL was heilevesi that there VA carnostg
en8uga 20 see ths NV roBse 10 creste
4 srusn. biif there va not
Wnsn tac>e present at psriisiiy
eessed thelg 81 iratsan Of the r5xh
SD forum. AHet. neer I. r Whsoa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

Party With Dog-Yer see had him
down. wid nay foot On - neck, an
could IA kilt him den IN ders. when bis
wife rushed in an begged me fur ter
spare his life. 7 wuz JUS goin ter bit
her clip. when reckerlected dat il
woaldnt do to strike a woman. 50 |
shovel her up sg7n the mautelEaece jas
easy enough 20 make her FAINT and after
I got her pocketoook 1 leF the house
widont usolsstin her, IS I wanted 70 CIV
her to uuflerstsn dat feBer could be q
prize 6zater an stiB be q gentleman -
LIE.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
GRAND RAPIDS MICH SUNDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 49, 1892

ngure ~ divine. and her gait and car
rage as those Of . goddssa- She was .
handsome woman at the time OF her
death.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

MoRsE's DEPARTM'T STORE
MONROE AND SPRING SITS.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13
MoE!S;;MEfs
fpsEPPAR1Ms5iToIRE
Monroe and Spring
Streets.
What is going on
in the city today?
"Gcod Old Times" at Red
moads.

What is going on
at Morse's today?
Grand .Slash IN Bound Books
Reduction .Saie Of Dress Goods
Mark Dozen Of Kurk's Family
Soaps.
We had a fine trade last
week-better by far than
that of any previous cleo
ton week-and we feel so
good that we are going to
start the ball rolling vigor-
ously for Monday. Just
look at this once. 1000
volumes of Books by STAN
dard authors, handsomely
bound in cloth and gold,
fit for any library, for I5c.
You WANT III Come in
early and select while the
assortment is complete.
1000 rolames Choice Books for
l5c. nsoelv bound ga Cloth and
Gold. oil Standard authors axd
suitable for 0ag library.
Housekeepers, Just look at
this. How is I5c A BAR
FOR KIRK'S FAMILY Soar?
Isn't &c a bar quite a saw
ing? Monday is wash day
and you want this.
And once more for the
ladies. We Will show you
an assorted lot of Dress
Goods for 37Hc. in one lot
to close; double width, all
wool; have sold for soc
Don T LET THIS ESCAPE
YOU.
We might say, by way of
parenthes s, that our clear
ing sale of Cloaks and Mil
linery is attracting a swarm
of buyers. Hadn'tyou bet
ter drop in?
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

Wh1Ze zoe are making repairs an
eur Retal DEPARTMENT, a0e are Of
fe11ng some aoouder1uI BARGAINS an
certain ines, and yen caun0t 40 be :
ter than purchase aohaf /nvmfw E
yen 7c7H require 0fkhe
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-13

CONTINUED on Tenth Page.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-30
Civil Service Reform League.

BALTIMORE, April 29.-At the meeting of
the National Civil Service Reform league
papers were read as follows "Applica-
ton of the Reform System to Public
Laborers," Charles T. Russell, of Massa-
chusetts; 'Postmasters, Method of APP
pointment, Term and Tenure" r. f.
Woods. George William Curtis was unani-
mously reelected president.
At the afternoon session letter from
William Dudley Fouke, of Indiana, to
President Harrison, of the date of Decem-
Der 70, was read. 1t called mis- attention to
the fact that civil service commissioners
had repeatedly urged that the civil service
law be extended to postofices having
twenty five employees or more. yet during
three years Harrison has not done so. The
President in reply, on December 81, after
promising he had not time to discuss the
matter at length, said: "My thought was
the first thing to do was TO satisfy the
country the law was being faithfully and
impartially administered as to offices al
ready classified. l think a good deal has
been accomplished in that direction and
there has been an important extension of
the classified service. The subject pre-
sented by you, as well as some other
suggested movements, has been having
and will have my consideration. But | am
not now prepared to announce any pro-
gramme."
The report of the committee on resolu
tons was presented and adopted. The
resolutions commend what has been &C
compEshed by the administration in the
way Of reforms, but says: 1.-THE solemn
promises Of the Republican platform of
1855 have been broken, the voluntary
pledges Of the President unfulflled. and
the claim Of the Republican party, how
ever strong, to be the party of civil re-
form, has not been sustained by the course
of the administration. aud at this gross
breach Of plighted faith the National Civil
Service Reform league earnestly pro
tests"
In the discussion which preceded the
adoption of the report Dorman suggested
that it include the endorsement of Harri
son, because in the appointment of nine
new United States judges, he named
two Democrats. The suggestion aroused
opposition. The discussion waxed warm.
when Schurz offered a substitute: THE
Presidents judicial appointments are signs
of progress in the right direction" This
was adopted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-30
THE TOXIC FIRE.
Five Thousand Houses, Including
Forty Warehouses. Burned.
Treaty Revision Occupying the Attention of
the Chinese Ministers A Native Paper
Says the Emperor May Visit the Fair.

SAN Francisco, April 29.-The steam
ship Belgic arrived day, bringing details
Of the great fire at Toxic, Japan, April TO-
The fire started early in the morning aud
spread in three directions through the
densely populated districts. 1t was ex-
tinguished by noon after consuming 5000
houses on twenty streets, including forty
warehouses, the police station, the piano.
rama building, the Russian school, Toxic
English school, Kinji school and the resi-
dences of Viscount Foda, Admiral Akamtsu,
Count Karasumaru and Marquis Tokudaiii
Details of the loss of life are meagre. 1t is
variously estimated that from seventeen to
forty-hye perishes.
The steamer Raiden Maru was sunk by
floating ice in Kushiro harbor and forty
were drowned.
A tempest ragged along the coast. and of
thirty fishing boats out at the time eight
werecked and the others have not been
heard from. Nine bodies were washed
ashore: The steamer Idzumo Mary struck
a rock at the entrance to the islands of
Korean Archipelago on April 4 and sank.
or fifty persons on board thirteen were
saved. 1t is supposed the others were all
drowned.
Ar explosion of frs damp occurred at
Horonai colliery March IS. A hundred
and fifty convicts and hundred miners
were employed in the colliery, and a num-
Der killed and severely or fatally wounded.
The damage 10 the mine was sol, 600
Yokohoma advices say: In the election
riot ct Gamorua, Shorugun, April 9, thirty
four persons were seriously wounded.
Treaty revision is again occupying the at
tention Of cabinet ministers The draft of
the treaty is not made public The i'm
perial diet will open May 6. A native pa
per states the Emperor is likely to visit
the Worlds fair.