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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
Manager Palmer on the American Drama.

From Our New York Correspondence
Mr. A. NJ. Palmer, who is generally es-
teerned the ablest of the men identified
with the drama and is also a man of great
cultivation and most artistic sense, in
speaking of the future of the drama i'll this
country, said
presume that the Americans will create
a drama IA artistic, rs perfect and of as
great an influence as that which has char
acterized the national drama of France.
The indications all point that way. Hith-
erto we have had almost no distinctively
American drama. We have had artists,
some Of whom are quite as impressive and
talented as some of those who have made
the fame of the French stage. l do not
need to mention them; every one knows
who they are.
We have learned already how to mount
play, how to give it all those accessories
which combine to furnish the perfect rep
resentation, and yet, after all, we have
been compelled to depend, if not entirely
upon the greater dramatists of Europe, at
least upon the methods and the sugges-
tions indicated by the work of those who
are esteemed the greater drematists.
Until recently l may say that we have
had no distinctively American play. Some
OF the American dramatists have written
plays which have been great successes and
are models of dramatic workmanship, and
yet, after all. these plays have been written
and constructed in imitation of the best
European examples. BY an American play
l mean, of course, play perfectly con-
structed whose dialogue while natural is
yet suitable for the stage, but whose mo
tive is essentially American. An American
play should depict American life; it should
breathe the atmosphere of the United
States, or at least that section of the United
States which it paints,
Human nature is undoubtedly the same
in all countries and in all ages but the
manifestations or developments of it have
the flavor of locality, and it is the art Of
the playwright while setting forth human
nature to set it forth SO that while its truth
is recognized its environment is also sug-
gested faithfully That is what the COM
ing American playwright must do and, !
believe, will do. American life furnishes
every material for the perfect drama, the
exquisite pure comedy or the more anus
ing and yet not necessarily less faithful
low comedy. Recently we have had one
or two plays Of this kind. The tendency of
today unquestionably is for amusement,
and that broad amusement which evokes
hearty laughter.
| 1t Is quite likely that in the next century
/ the demand may be for higher ideals than
this, and when the demand comes have
no doubt that the American playwright
! will be found who will meet it. In the
( Twentieth century the American drama
| ought to rank with those of the golden
/ days Of the drama Of the Old World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
A Great Risk.

Great RISK.
Cobble-I've Just been invited around to
young Mrs. Carte Blanche's to luncheon.
She has new set Of china that she wants
me to see.
Stone-You are not going to wear that
necktie, are your
Cobble-Why; wouldn't your
Stone-No, old fellow. l wouldn't run
any risks, You know that china is very
delicate.-Club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
A Possibility.

Iangle-A man is not necessarily floor
walker because he walks the floor.
Cumso- That's so. lie may be parent.
Vogue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

CURE FOR CRouP.-Use DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil according to directions. Ii is the be- t
remedy for all sudden attacks of colds, pain
and inflammation. and injuries.
The herald., 1893-10-31
BOUND BY FEARFUL OATHs.

What Members OF the American Pro-
tective Association Are sworn To.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The memorial
which Weadock wanted read in the
house today about the American Pro-
tective association comes from Youmana,
member OF the last house from tho
Eighth Michigan district, who was de-
feated by William s. Linton. 1t de-
clares that Linton and his supporters
represented that Youmans was Roman
Catholic and that the pope controlled
his vote while in congress. The Ameri
can Protective association, a
copy OF whose oaths ac-
companies the memorial, binds ite
meH 5ers TO do anything in their power
to overthrow Roman Catholic church
followers. Exhibits of letters and cir
cuIars sent out by the officers OF the
American Protective association are at
tached to the memorial. They ell
breathe the same hostility to Roman
Catholics, and call upon "all true and
loyal Protestanta" to vote for Linton.
The alleged oathe which accompany
the memorial are very binding. No. l
is secretive, in which the candidate
declarea he is not the spy of any thee
logical institution and especially OF the
Catholic church. Among other oaths,
No. 3, which is taken on dagger, binds
the candidate to secrecy; commits
him to support the government; makes
it obligatory to keep church and state
separate, renounce all foreign powers. In
No. the candidate swears warfare
against ignorance and fanas cism, and
to use his utmost power to strike the
shack les and chains of blind obedience
to the Roman Catholic church from the
hampered and burdened conscience
of a priest ridden and church op-
pressed people. This oath goes on at
great length against Catholics and in
closing takes political turn, the candi-
date swearing he will not countenance
the nomination in any caucus or con-
vention of Roman Catholic
for any office in the gift OF the
American people, and will vote only for
PIotestants. Should there be two
Catholics for the same office, he will
erase both names from the ticket.
The remainder of the oaths are elsb
The herald., 1893-10-31
A wons.srful r.nsaeepsnr Automa.on.

Wonderful housekeeping Automaton.
One of the most wonderful tinekeep-
ers known to the horologist was made
in London about 100 years ago and sent
by the president of the East India com
pany as gift to the emperor of China.
The case was made in the form of a
chariot, in which was seated the figure
of woman. This figure was of pure
ivory and gold and sat with her right
hand resting upon a tiny clock fastened
to the side OF the vehicle. A part of the
wheels which kept track of the flight of
time were hidden in the body of a tiny
bird, which had seemingly just alighted
upon the lady's finger.
Above was a canopy so arranged as to
conceal silver bell. This bell was fit
ted with miniature hammer of the
same metal, and although it appeared to
have no connection with the clock regu-
larly struck the hours and could be
made to repeat by touching a diamond
button on the lady's bodice. In the char.
lot at the ivory lady's feet there was a
golden figure of a dog, and above and in
front We're two birds apparently flying
before the chariot. This beautiful orna-
ment was made almost entirely of gold
and was elaborately decorated with pre-
cious stones. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1893-10-31
SPANISH REyERsES
Caused by undertaking the Fightin
Qualities of tho Moore.

Caused by undertaking the Fighting
Qualities of thu Moore.
MADRID, Oct. 30.-The Spanish re-
verses at Melilla were due to the mis-
take of Gen. Margallo in undertaking
the hostility and fighting powers of the
Arabs. At a cabinet council Sunday,
which was summoned by the queen re-
gent herself, her majesty said she consid-
cred the time bad arrived to appeal to
the patriotism of all Spaniards for sacri-
fees to defend Spanish honor at Melilla.
She asked that all the information in
regard to affairs there be published and
none concealed. In the meantime the
Wadraz infantry regiment formed in the
courtyard OF the San Francisco bar
racks, ready to start for Mellila, and at
the close of the council the queen and
her children, accompanied by number
of noblemen and generals, drove to the
barracks and reviewed the regiment.
News received tonight, which was
brought to Malaga by steamer owing to
the fact that the cable is interrupted,
Gays the Moors returned today with the
determination of reconstructing the
trenches 600 yards from Camellos, not
withstanding a heavy fire by the Span
ish troops. Official figures show that
the Spanish losses in the recent engage
ment were II killed and 50 injured.
The herald., 1893-10-31
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The Anti Catholic Subject Brought Up
Again.

The Anti Catholic Subject Brought Up
Again.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-At the opening
of the session of the house today Hun
ter of Illinois obtained unanimous con-
sent for the consideration of resolu-
tion declaring that the house heard
with astonishment and profound sorrow
of the violent death OF Carter II. Harri-
son, mayor of Chicago, and former
member of the house; that the resolu-
tlon be published In the record and an
engrossed copy transmitted to the fam
lily of the deceased. Passed.
Weadock OF Michigan then presented
a resolution and a memorial to which
he spoke last Friday, relating alleged
frauds of the American Protective Asso-
ciatlon in the eighth district of Michi-
gan, involving the right OF Linton to his
ssat.
Hopkins renewed his point of order
that the memorial was not privileged.
The speaker held that the question,
involving as it did members right to
his seat, was privileged.
Linton gave notice that he would in
the near future ask to be heard in his
own defense.
On motion OF Springer, by unanimous
consent, the house recommitted to the
committee on banking and currency the
resolution asking the secretary OF the
treasury to furnish information as to
the operation of the state banking sys-
TEN.
Fithian reported favorably his bill ad-
mitting foreign built ships owned wholly
by United States citizens to American
register.
Several minor bills passed.
Oates called up the naturalization bill,
but the morning hour expired without
action, and the debate on the bank
ruptcy bill, the special order, was re-
sumed.
Broderick OF Kansas antagonized the
bill and Ralph of Massachusetts sup
ported it.
Culberson of Texas, chairman OF the
Judiciary committee, spoke in opposi-
tion, and after a brief speech by Ding
ley the house adjourned.
The herald., 1893-10-31
A &e,y ,,.4. s.4.


"Please, sir, will you si1e ma cents?"
"Give you cents" echoed the young
man in surprise. for his applicant was
pretty, refined looking little girl of about
10 summers, whose clothing looked as
though she were child Of fortune, not
of want.
eyes, sir. l want it to pay my car
fare with. l lost the nickel mamma
gave me-" OF course thesyoung man
gladly gave the girl the desired 5 cents,
and she fairly beamed upon him. The
incident happened at Broad and Chest
nut street. Not long after the young
man was waiting for a car on Walnut
street, and it so happened that he was
thinking of the pretty face of the child.
"Well," unused he to himself, "TA
glad l happened to be there in time.
Some parents are awfully careless of
their children, though. Think of the
little thing having to ask for money. It's
a shame"
There came slight pull at his coat
sleeve. Then sweet, weak voice that
seemed familiar said, please, sir, will
you give me cents!"
The young man turned asif stung. He
could hardly believe his own eyes. "You
see, sir"-began the sweet voice again.
eyes, know all about it. You lost
the money your mother gave you for car
fare"
1t never phased the little one. She
smiled diyinely and ans, red, eyes, how
did.you guess it?'' But the young mar
had caught passing car, and the look
on his face set several Of the passengers
Observation-Disclosures Press.
The herald., 1893-10-31
The Pearl Oyster.

Very few people are aware that the
pearl oyster is not in any way like the
oysters which we eat. 1t is of an entire.
ly different species, and as a matter of
fact the shells of the so called pearl oys-
ters are of far more value to those en-
gagged in pearl fishing than the pearls.
There are extensive pearl fisheries in the
gulf of California, and some of the finest
pearls have been taken from those wa
ters. In 1881 one pearl-a black one
was sold for $4,000, and every year
since that time many pearls have been
taken from the beds in the California
gulf valued at over $500 each.-Chica-
go Herald.
The herald., 1893-10-31
YO TAMB|EN'S EDGE TAKEN Off. |
Clifford an Easy Winner of the
Triangular Race.
The Favorite in the Pool Box Got
Badly Beaten.
Lamplighter Simply WAS Not In It-En-
tries for Today at the Bay District
Traok-Johnson Breaks Four
Bike Records.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Oct. 30.-Clifford won easily
at Hawthorne this afternoon in the
sweepstake mile and quarter race, in
which he, Yo Tambien and Lamplighter
fought for an $4,000 prize. Fully 10000
people were present and Yo Tambien
was the popular favorite. The odds
were to ON Yo Tambien, 8 to 5 on
Clifford and 10 to / ON Lamplighter. 1t
took nearly 20 minutes to get the
horses started, for Yo Tambien acted
badly. After the start che took
the lead, but as the horses
neared the half. Clifford began to
gain and as they passed that mark he
and Yo Tambien were neck and neck,
with Lamplighter clear out of it. When
the stretch was reached Clifford was two
lengths ahead OF the mare and at the
finch was 15 lengths ahead, with Lamp
lighter 20 lengths further back. He
finiehed in 2:0934. Yo Tambien's
friends say her edge WAS taken off by
Saturdays race, and had the big race
been run then the result would
have been different
The herald., 1893-10-31
0rear LuN.ps OF Light.

Those who were at the bicyclers' rest
on the Playstead during a part of last
evening witnessed a most peculiar and
beautiful sight. A huge decayed tree
had succumbed to the gale, and sudden
ly at its uprootilg and fracture the
ground all around it blazed up in lumi-
nous phosphorescen ent light. The trees and
shrubbery all about were filled with gem
like shining particles of the flying phos-
phorus charged decayed wood. There
were Jumps of It lying around bigger
than the famous Kohinoor, and as q
scene it really licked as though a dia-
mond mine had suddenly been unearthed
by the uprooting Of the tree. Many peo-
pie took specimens home with them,
which all night remained luminous, but
this morning the luminosity had almost
entirely passed. away. The scientific
reason for all of this can probably be
explained by the theory of decay, but
the sight was pne that it is not likely
those who witnessed it will ever in a
lifetime again behold. Boston Tran
script.
The herald., 1893-10-31
THE SHERMAN ACT.
A Statement of the Operations Under
the Law.

Statement of the Operations Under
tho Law.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-Senator Sher.
man has received from Secretary Cor
Isle reply to letter of his concerning
the seigniorage now in the treasury. The
secretary says of the treasury notes is
sued under the Sherman act s52, 395 $40
have, upon the demand of the holders,
been redeemed in gold, and 81, 2,224, 1872
in silver dollars. The secretary's letter
shows that the seigniorage in the treas
hry, carried under the Sherman act,
amounts to Sc, ,09S. The silver bull
ion on hand October Let amounted to
1877 ,666, ,257 fine ounces, costing Sl24,-
56l. AIS. With the probable purchases
of October, Carlisle thinks there will be
139. .666, ,257 ounces of silver bullion in
the treasury November LIST, the cost of
which will be $l25, ,8SS ,929, and the
coinage value $3.50, $40, ,00S, giving a seig-
niorage of $54, 431 ,0S0.
The herald., 1893-10-31
High Explosives.

There are certain explosives of high
power which, when heated, burn quietly
if freely exposed, or if confined explode
only at the spot where heat is applied
without the whole mass taking part in
the explosion. Nitroglycerol, dynamite,
gun cotton, picric acid and the new
German military powder are examples.
This is said to be because they are bad
conductors OF their own explosive wave.
If, however, the same substances are
subjected to violent shock by the ex-
plosion in their midst of initial charges
of mercury illuminate, the shock seems
to affect all the molecules of the explo-
sive at once, ard the whole mass of the
latter explodes with enormous violence.
New York Sun.
The herald., 1893-10-31
AT BAY DISTRICT TRACK.
The Entries and Weights for Tuesdays
Races.

The Entries and Weights for Tuesday's 8
Races.
SAN Francisco, Oct. 30.-Following
are the entries for tomorrow's races:
Five furlongs. 2-year- -olds-Cora j.,
l04; Happy Band, 101; Centurion, 112
Sands Forman, "a; Polaski, 10Y; Pre-
MUM Filly, 9S; Rose CLARK, 101.
One mile, all ages-Swift Sure, 100;
Revolver, 124; Monowsi. 1O3; Prize,
104: Reno, ia; Clacquer, 10S. ear
Seven, eighths of mile, 3-yesr-olds
and upward-Nicademus, 119; Para
malta, 1927 Charger, 119; Abb P, 119.
Three.ouarters of mile, all ages
Champagne, ITO; Gladiator, 106; Motto,
109; St. Croix, no. Morton, ITO: Rain
drop, LOG; Sympathetic's Last, ITO; Al
batross, so; Roman, ITO; Ida Glenn,
1903; Dinero, 106; Crawford, 10l; San
Felipe, 80.
One milo and 70 yards, all ages
Happy Day, ll9; Hathaway, 81; Mono
wal, 9S; Swift Sure, 95; Pescador, 1872 ;
Duke Stevens, 9S; CIaymore, 1o4; San
Jacinto, 6S.
The herald., 1893-10-31
CANDIDATES FOR STATEHOOD.
The Administration Not I'm a Hurry to
Admit the Territories.

The Administration Not in Hurry to
Admit the Territories.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The house COM
mittee on territories has been busy sew
ersl weeks perfecting a bill for the ad-
mission Of Utah. It is thought the ad-
ministration has not wished to see the
admission of territories pressed just
now. The fact that all the men who
would come to the senate and the house
from the proposed new states would
be silver men has caused the promoters
of the statehood movement to pause.
In order to get around any such diff
Guilty as this Delegate Joseph of New
Mexico, has proposed to have the bill
admitting his territory changed go that
the admission will not become opera
tive until 1895. For Utah, Arizona
and New Mexico 1t is proposed to grant
them doubl the amount OF land granted
the last territories to be admitted. The
reason for this is that these grants are
made for ths purpose Of establishing
funds FOR various state institutions, and
it is claimed the lands which the three
territories now knocking at th door, will
receive, are mostly. if not entirely. arid,
and fit for nothing until they have been
made valuable by costly system of ir-
rigation. The last six states admitted
received as grants for various state in
etitutions about 100000 acres of land
each. The three territories asking for
admission think they will need at least
], ZOO, 900 acres each.
The herald., 1893-10-31
objection was made and the bill went

Objection was made and the bill went
to the calendar.
Pasco offered his amendment for free
coinage of silver, with q seigniorage
charge to be based upon the market
price of silver. Defeated on roll call, 20
yeas. AZ nays.
THE CLOSING SPEECHES.
Jones of Nevada resumed his speech,
begun several days ago. The demoneti-
cation of silver, he said, was but part
of the scheme of the banks of the great
money centers, who also wanted a mo-
nopoly OF the issue of money. They
will now demand the issue of $500 000,-
600 in bonds, believing the distress OF
the country will become 80 great as to
result in a contraction that the govern
ment will be unable to resist. In his
opinion, instead of issuing bonde to re-
lieve the currency famine, the govern
ment should issue greenbacks.
In conclusion Jones said this was not
the doom of silver, as some imagine; it
was only the beginning of the fight.
Peifer and Harris spoke briefly against
the bill, and Stewart closed the long
debate with few remarks in similar
vein.
At 7;20 the vice-president put the
question on the engrossment OF the
amendment and third reading of the
bill, which was agreed to without
division.
THE FINAL VOTE.
A vote was then taken on the passage
of the bill as amended The vote
resulted; 43 yeas and 80 nays. The
bill as amended passe d. The vote fol.
lows.
The herald., 1893-10-31
Cumberland Park Races.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. So.-Track
fast.
Seven furlongs-Sir Peyton won, In
terror second, Little Annie third; time,
:23.
Five and one.half furlongs- Marble
Rock won, Foot Runner second, Deceit
third; time, :0S.
Mile-George Beck won, Peabody sec
ond, Lady Day third; time, Ala.
Four and one-half furlongs-Shuttle
won, Rachel McAllister second, The
Broker third; time .5534.
Five furionga - iiorenoe II. Won,
Evear second, Selma third; time,
l :0214.
Seven furlongs-Prettiwit won, Somer-
set second, Arthur q. third; time ;29.
The herald., 1893-10-31
CHINESE EXTENSION.

The Senate Expected to Pass the Nc
Cresry Bill without Delay.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-It is generally
understood that the senate will pass the
Chinese extension bill while the house
is considering the silver repeal bill.
Several Pacific coast men said If the
senate should amend the bill, as has
been suggested, by striking out all the
amendments making it simply an ex-
tension of six months, quorum would
be needed in the house to pass the
amended bill. The California members
do not purpose to give up what they
would gain in extension with the
amendments they proposed, and which
the house accepted.
The herald., 1893-10-31
A Long Lived Family.

Probably the last of the oldest family
in New Jersey passed away in the village
of Asbury, Warren county, last week.
Her name was Margaret Bigler, aged 93
years. Her father, John Bigler, was 93
when he died in 1850. Her mother died
in 1866, aged 91. She had three sisters
Polly, who died in 1891, aged 100; Eliza
beth, who died in 1885, aged 90, and
Catherine, who passed away in 1879,
aged "a. Margaret leaves an estate val
ued at $50, 00.-Philadelphia Press.
The herald., 1893-10-31
BROKE -FOUR RECORDS.

John 9. Johnson's Feats on a Bicycle at
Independence, Ia.
INDEPENDENCE. la. Oct. 30.-John S.
Johnson made ionr new worlds records
today as follows.
4 Flying start, quarter mile in 25 2-5
seconds.
Flying start, half mile In 55 seconds.
Flying start, one third mile in 30 l-5
seconds.
Standing start, quarter mile in 29
seconds.
The herald., 1893-10-31
She Loved Him.

Single Man ito himself)-I am sure
that darling little ans'l loves me. She
takes me into her confidence and tells
me all her troubles.
Same Man (some years later)-Con-
sarn it all! From morning till night,
and night till morning, when I'm home,
hear nothing but tales about the serv-
ants. the butcher, the butler, the baker,
the candlestick maker and all the rest
of 'em.-New York Weekly.
The herald., 1893-10-31
Names White Whale.

Fisher folk on the islands in Casco bay,
Maine, are greatly interested over a
wonderful white whale reported as cruis-
ing about that vicinity Several fisher
men are positive they have seen the
strange animal at different times in the
past two or three weeks, and others are
inclined to think they have, but are
hardly willing to swear to it.-Lewiston
Tor ,o1
The herald., 1893-10-31
The Hop Crop.

Washington's hop crop this year is one
of the largest and finest ever known. 1t
y estimated at about $4,000 bales Ger
many reports the shortest hop crop for
half a century, and while the Washing
ton farmers are not rejoicing in the Ger
man hopgrower's misfortune they thinl;
it an especially fine season for American
hops. ps.--Exchange.
The herald., 1893-10-31
BEST BEER IN THE WORLD.
The Anheuser- Busch Company Won the
Championship Cup.

Championship Cup.
CHICAGO, Oct. 30.-The championship
cup of the world for beer, for which not
only all the great American brewers,
but those of the famous European brew
ing cities OF Munich and Nuremberg,
were in keen competition, has been car
red off by the Anheuser-Busch Brew
ing company of st. Louis, they having
received the highest number OF awards
and scored the highest points. They
were especially commended for the ab-
solute purity of their beer, as pure
malt and hop product, without corn or
corn products. This makes the An
heuser-Busch company the champion
brewers of the world.
The herald., 1893-10-31

Roots of all trees draw large quanti-
ties of moisture from the soil, which is
discharged into the air through the
leaves. 1t is estimated that an oak tree
with 700, 600 leaves would give off some
thing like 700 tons of water during the
five months it carries its foliage.