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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12
SALARY OF $3.50 A WEEK
Paid a "Heavy Villain" Who
Could Get at Least $50 a
Week in America.
METROPOLITAN OPENIN G.
"Sam'l Of Posen" Begins
There on Sunday Even
ing, Aug. 10.

Manager Jacob Lift returned from
Europe last Friday. and was seen i'll
Milwaukee Tuesday by his local repre-
sentative, Manager Kings5ury. Mr..
Lift is very much impressed with the
"Gay Paree" as the soublette sings.
He liked Paris much better than London,
and left it with regret. Mr.. Lift
thinks he could make fortune very
quickly if he could employ actors III
this country for what they are paid
abroad. There is heavy william in the
Cotton King" new British melc-
drama which he saw in London. who is
getting the princely salary of $3.50 a
week. Mr.. Lift says he would be glad
to get him for $50 week in America.
IL America it costs more to run travel
ing show than to maintain theater,
and touring company gets the larger
proportion of the receipts. In England
Mr.. Lift found matters exactly reversed.
British theater-goes evidently want
the full worth of their money. and they
prefer show that lasts until about
midnight. "In OLD Kentucky" was not
long enough for the BritiShers, so it has
been heightened by the introduction of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12
AFURIOUs SENATOR.
His Friends Were Putting Up a
Poker Hand.


Poker Hand.
New York Herald.
During Senator Squirrels term in con-
gress small party gathered at John
Chamberlin's one evening to indulge in
a quiet friendly game Of ''draw." Be-
side Senator Squire. there were United
States Senators Farwell, of Illinois;
Aldrch. of Rhode Island, and the late
Senator Plumb. of Kansas. 1t was an
assemblage of big brains. big
money and great nerve, and the
game was naturally very in
teresting one. The game proceeded in
a very placid way. without any distinc-
tive feature other than the Kansas sem
ator's hard luck. No matter how good
his ''hands" we're, he was sure to be
beaten. The game had gone OH for some
time. when messenger came to the
door and inquired for Senator Plumb,
business. The senator excused himself
and said he would be back presently.
While he was gone his friends 1ok-
ingly conspired to put up "hand" on
him. They arranged it so that Plumb
would get four jacks and Farwell four
queens. Knowing that the former was
a stiff player, they anticipated the
heavy betting with much glee and the
senator's crestfallen relief when they
would subsequently explain the pract-
cal joke played on him. Senator Aid
rich vas the dealer.
The Kansas senator returned in
very short time and resumed his place
at the table. The others all wore their
most serious aspect. The cards were
dealt as arranged by the senatorial con-
spirators. Senator Plumb held three
Jacks pat" and called for one card.
Aldrich dealt him jack from the bot
tom of the pack. and Senator Plumb
saw it.
In an instant he was on his feet. boil
ing with rage. The others tried to
pacify him, but he only became the
more infnriated. The others gfasped
him by the arms and duplicated him to
be quiet, explaining that 1t was all a
joke that they inteuded playing on him.
but the Kansas senator. who was very
serious man, would not see 1t in that
light.
The game naturally broke up, leav-
2 ing the participants in anything but
iovial mood. Further explanations were
Subsequently made to Plumb, but he
would not forgive Aidrich, and never
spoke to him atterward, though their
official duties frequently brought them
together in the senate.
From that night Senator Squire made
up his mind to quit pokef. eff" said
he to my informant, "a small game like
that can arouse\ such bitter hatred and
enmity among friends L never want to
play it again."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12

duchess, and authorized her to wear
mourning for his brother. her husband.
Whatis of interest to US In Washing
ton is the fact that 1t Is generally re-
ceived among those whose memory goes
back beyond the "aute-bellum" days
that the youth who was sent 10
Georgetown college In the early part
of this century was the heir of this mar
sriage of the Prince of Wales aud Mrs.
FitZherbert. The story, legend now,
is that his clothing bore the royal arms
and that his expenses were literally
provided for. In after years he settled
In Washington, where those who knew
him remembered him as Edward Ord,
the father of Gen. E. o. G. Ord, whose
lsrecord In the annals of the army Is
among the brightest where so many
|aflaye left brilliant records.
When the documents are exhumed
from the bank where they have been
buried for many years we may expect
disclosures OF Importance to the British
Throne. An old citizen. whose memory
goes back to the early thirties. recalls
MIR. Ord as a magistrate. contemporary
of Hons. Fleet Smith, Charles II. W.
Wharton, Henry Ashton and Tench
RinggOld.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12

additional comedy matter. Mr.. Lift
law the play in Liverpool. and hardly
thought it improved over the produc-
ton in this country. He was impressed
by the price of seats, and says that by
the time you have paid for your pro-
gramme and for checking your wraps
the ticket in a good part Of the theater
will materially damage five dollar bill,
and this is strange considering that
prices OF other things rule much lower
i'll England than in this country. In
Paris he found fewer restrictions as to
dress than in London. He comments
on the lew drunken people found in
Paris OH the streets as compared with
London. London did not seem essen
TALLY foreign to him as Paris did. He
grown New York. While in Europe
MI. Lift arranged Tor the production of
lyon YOnson," to occur in England
shortly. He says that he anticipates for
lyon Yonsop1 a repetition of the suc-
cess of in Old Kentucky" there. which
has been most pronounced.
For the Grand the coming season MIR.
Lift has secured al exceptionally strong
list of attractions, opening with the
Devils Auction" Sept. 2. The book
ings to follow include The Derby
Winner" new racing play; 1.-The
Police Inspector" melodrama with
the, character of Supt. Byrnes, of the
New York police force, as the central
figure: Gus Heege's new play, Rush
City," Frank l.. Bixby's electric melo-
drama, SHAFT No. q" the famous
comedians Warde and Vokes, in
"A Run on the Bank the
big scenic play, 1.-The Power of
Cold" popular Charles Gardner In
new play; the revised and rewritten "a
Bunch Of Keys" A. Y. Pearson's big
spectacle. The Land of the Midnight
SUM- the charming Coincidence. Bessie
Bonehill in "Playmates;' Mr.. Lifts
immense success in Old Kentucky"
James }. Corbett in a new play Han
hind Me-" the New York production;
''Corinne,' with company Of sixty peo-
pie; -. K. Emmett; Gus Heege III lyon
Yonson," WA. Brady's big production,
"Old Glory" Miss Fife Ellsler, Joseph
Grlsmer ard PEebe Davis in
The New South" the latest military
drama. Capt. Henry, U. S. a., "Conroy
and FOX. big specially company; "Ihs
Span of Life;" "a Railroad Ticket"
Paul Dresser,in "a Green Goods Man,"
the Irish comedian, Barney Ferguson,
in a new play called, 'Duffy's Biun-
dera;" Elmer Grandon and Eva Mount
ford, in The Slaves of Gold;" two new
comedies, "a Baggage Check" and
"Summer Blizzard" both produced
last season with much success,
and othtr bookings to be adj
ded. The above list will be
found to contain many attractions that
have never played anything but high
priced theaters heretofore. Mr.. Lift
thinks that while the coming season will
not be particularly bright one, still
the p0pular-price houses are sure of do
ing fair business. He says this ac-
counts tor so many good actors being
willing 10 play in theaters where mod
crate prices prevail in preference TO
playing III high-priced theaters. They
are sure of some return at popular prices
this year, he says. MIR. Lift seems to be
in his customary good health, and has
enjoyed his European trip very much.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12
DRAMATIC NOTES.

Manager Edwin Arden has secured
all the ladies for Thomas w. Keene's
supporting company next season. The
list includes Lillian Lawrence, Gene.
We've Beaman, Mrs. S. a. Baker. Ju-
liette Downs and Ethel Black. Mr..
keene returns from Europe about Aug.
~, and begins his season Sept 10 at the
Grand opera house, New York.
When William Hoey next visitc this
city he will be seen in his new play.
The Flams," written for him by the
Paultons, the authors Of "Niobe" ard
"Erminie." MIR. Hoey will open his
season the 18th of this month at the
Coluh bia theater, Chicago.
The BLACK Crook" will be an entirely
new production when seen again in st.
Paul. New and novel specialties have
been secured from Paris and London,
and the ballets will be reorganiZed and
many features of interest added.
The Potter-BelIew combination, which
opened its season in San Francisco. is
said to be meeting with great success in
the West. They are working their way
East, and VIII Ue seen in this city the
early part of the season.
Julia MarloWe will begin her season
IN Waukesha. where her company will
gather for rehearsal. Miss Marlowe will
be seen in this city the early part Of this
season.
Sherman Brown has reached Mil.
waukee, where Eddie Foy'S company
has started rehearSalS. "Off the EARTH
will be presented Sept. 10.
Ben johnson will soon join Salvini in
Chicago, where the company begin re-
hearsals for. the coming season.
Dan'l Suily will be seen this season in
a new play. The name has not yet
boen announced.
Cleyeland's Minstrels are playing New
York state this week with considerable
good business.
Franklyn w. Lee has written farce
comedy for Joe OFT, entitled 1.-The StaI
GaZer."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12

or 5000 pieces of eight In one night"
On these occasions wine literally flowed
down the streets. The successful buc-
cancers insisted upon every one partak-
Ing of their hospitality; at other times
they showered the beverage about the
streets. wetting the clothes of passers-
by, which seemed to them an excellent
diversion" Some persons objected,
doubtless, but, on the whole, it was con-
sidered good for trade. rS
When poverty on one occasion drove
Brasiliano to sea again. he. like Bar
tholomew, was captured while calmly
viewing the fort' of Campeachy. The
governor determined to hang him and
his crew. but their captain had the
address to write letter as from other
pirates, threatening hOrrid cruelties to
any OF the Spanish nation who should
ever fall into their hands. And this
letter had the desired effect, 30 well
known were both the courage and
cruelty of the pirate community.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12
sHERIDAN's SHOES.
He Placed Them on His Desk al
an Aid to His Memory.

He Placed Them on His Desk as
an Aid to His Memory.
Boston Herald
A good story of Gen. Sheridan was
told the other day by Mexican, an
intimate friend of the great Northern
soldier in his lifetime. One day, calling
on the commander Of the army at his
Office in Washington. he found him at
his desk, his feet incased in slippers
and his shoes democratically placed on
the top of the desk. While
the general was apparently abb
sorbed in some writing the MeXi-
can gentleman, who thought some SER
want had left the warriors shoes in the
wrong place, took his cane and gently
deposited the shoes on the floor. The
next day the Mexican allied on Sheri-
dan and found him at his desk. shoes on
top, as before. The polite resident of
the tropics began once more removing
the shoes to the floor, when all at once
Sheridan roared out:
Don't do that again, sir! You make
me ridiculous, STRIP
II beg your pardon, general, but how
have l made you ridiculous?"
''Why, SIR" said Sheridan, still an
noyed, yesterday went out to walk
after you had called on me. l was
nearing the White house when no.
ticed a gentleman looking at me intent
ly. Soon he addressed me. saying:
Excuse me. general, but aren't you
afraid Of catching cold?' WHY. sir.
no. not that l am aware Of. What is
the matter, STRIP WE'LL said that gem
going about in your slippers tell
you, slr," said Sheridan, addressing his
Mexican friend, lyon made me ridicu-
lous. 1t is my habit, sir, to put my
shoes on my desk where l cannot fail to
see them. SO l may not forget to put
them on, and, confound it, sir, you
come around here with your notions OF
propriety and send me around town i'll
my slippers, sir"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12

Too Great to BE Harvested, Where
Two Years Ago There Wa
Famine.
Cries of despair are coming from Rus
sian farmers and landowners because of
the abundant wheat harvest, says the
London Telegraph. For weeks past the
Russian press has been deyoting its
leading articles to a discussion of the
measures best calculated to neutraliZe
the effects of the coming plentiful har-
vest, and now, curiously enough, the
question has reduced itself to this SIM
pic issue Should the wheat be
reaped and garnered in. or would
it not be wiser to turn sheep
and cattle into the fields and
thus lessen the quantity of prod
uce? 1t seems we'll nigh incredible that
a people who. TWO years ago, were in
the throes Of a famine and publicly
offered up prayers 10 heaven for an
abundant harvest, should be now con-
certing measures for the purpose of
counteracting the effects of the wished
for abundance. But it is none the less
true, and. stranger still, some organs of
the press, in reply to the question !:
Should the wheat be reaped?'
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REDUCED RATES TO WASH
lNGTON, d. O.

Grand Encampnnent of the
Knights OF Pythias OF the World.
The biennial encampment of the SUI
preme lodge and grand encampment of
the knights of Pythlas of the world
will be held at the National Capital Au-
gust 9th 10 September 5th.
For this occasion the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Co. will sell round trip
tickets from all points on its lines, Au-
gust 22d to Goth inclusive, valid for re :
turn trip until September Sth; further
extension Of time TO September 10th can
be secured, provided the ticket is de-
posted with the joint agent at Wash
ington, D. G.. on or before September
9th.
The round trip rate from Chicago will
be $3.50, and CORES pondingly low rates
from other points. Tickets will also be
sold at all principal points throughout
theWest and Northwest. No matter
where you start from, ask for tickets
via B. & o.
For information in detail, address l..
s. Allen, Asst Gen1 Pass. Agent, B. &
o. r. r.. Grand Central Passenger
Depot. Chicago, Ill.
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PIRATES SPOILS.
The Old Buccaneers Quickly Spent
Them in Orgies.


Gentlemans Magazine.
Brasiliano, the Dutchman expelled
from Brazil at the Portuguese invasion,
was another who, having taken refuge
in the British colony and being anxi Gus
to get on, 'saw no way so likely to do
it as by turning pirate" in which line
he soon distinguished himself by the
same qualities. "He feared nothing,
avoided no danger. and always went
upon the most difficult enterprises"
This was. indeed. the golden rule of
piracy, which, accidents apart, always
led to success.
Vessel after vessel did Brasiliano and
his friends take, regularly returning to
Port Royal to squander away their gold
in every KIND OF dsbauchery. On sea
Oh on land nothing could withstand
the Salof Of these desperadoes." They
shrauk from no encounter at any odds.
and their victories were generally fol-
lowed by "horrid cruel:ies with which
they tortured the poor. Spaniards after
manner shocking to relate" partly in
order I'd get more money, partly, 1t
seems, in mere waDtonness of fury.
Whatever they got was, however,
spent in very short time, the pirates
being quickly reduced to beggary.
"They have been known to spend 1900
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BATTLES ONLY ON PAPER.
A Great Dea! OF Evaporation in
Oriental News.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Times yester-
day published dispatch from Tien
Tsin. China. stating that the report cir
culated to the effect that Viceroy Lii
Hung Clang's rank and privileges had
been reduced by the imperial command
ant was entirely unfounded. The Times
dispatch also stated that there was no
truth in the report circulated from the
same source that Gen. Yeh had been
killed in the battle fought at Asan. and
that it was untrue that the Chinese
cruiser Kwangui had been sunk.
The Times this morning, commenting
OH these bogus reports, as reviewed by
its Tien Tsln dispatch, says:
"All these disasters would probably
have occurred In any well regulated
war. But it is not quite certain at
which end of the telegraph wire the
war, as it ought to be, is carried on.
Those who want to know what is really
going on at the other end OF the world
would do we'll to exercise some care in
selecting their sources of inform alton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12
Kicks Must Wait.

WASHINGTON. Aug. n.-Representa-
tive Bailey, of Texas, said today that
the subcommittee of the judiciary COM
mittee that is to Investigate the charges
against Judge Kicks will go to Cleve-
land for that purpose. The trip will be
made after congress adjourns unless the
present session is unduly prolonged, in
which case the subcommittee will make
the investigation before an adjourn
ment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-12
METROPOLITAN OPENING.
"Saml of Posen" There Sunday
Evening. Aug 10.

Evening, Aug. 10.
The management of the Metropolitan
opera house has been very fortunate in
securing NJ. B. Curtis and his excellent
company to open the next regular sea-
son at this theater for ore week, begin
ming Sunday evening, Aug. 10. Mr..
Curtis and the same excellent company
that supported him IN New York for the
three months in the Standard theater in
that city last spring will present here
his great comedy success. "Saml of
Posen." The play has been very ma
terially changed and brought up to
date. and it is quite positive that his EN-
gagement at this theater will be the
banner weeks business. The reserved
seat sale for this attraction begins at
tho Metropolitan box office Thursday
morning, Aug. is.
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"A. II. U. BENEFIT.
EarPs Minstrels Will Perform at
Market Hall.


A minstrel performance will be given
at Market hall on Wednesday evening
next by EarPs Ministries, for the benefit
of the local branches of the A. r. U.
This performance is not in any sense
an amateur affair, but will
be carried out by strict pro-
fessionals. Among those who will
assist are the following: William Earl,
baritone and interlocutor; Bert Norris,
tenor; Bob Groh. comedian; Ledegar,
ST. Clair and Varnum, trick tumblers
and high leapers; Alexander Thomp-
son, baritone. formerly with the Carrie
ton Opera company; j. l.. Rockwell,
Calhoun Opera company; Morrison
McNally and Mcneil, general tumblers
and performers OH the aerial perch.
There will be tirst-clasS singing. The
Twin City Mandolin and Guitar club
have kindly volunteered to assist.
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MARRIED..

AYER-BERKEY-At st. Joseph, Wis
Jan. %, 1894, Alvared j. Mayer and Rachae
A. Berkey
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VAST CROPS IN RUSSIA.

See Lowering Shoe Co. ad on page
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-23
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A serious accident occurred on the Watertown branch of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad on Tuesday evening. Three girls employed by the Oakville Pin Co.,, who live in Wa
 terbury, were walking home on the rail-
 road track, when the 6.30 train from Wa tertown came up to the trio of girls al-
 most too quick for them to think. Two ! of the girls jumped and one got struck,
 named Mary Frennette. None of the 1 train hands knew of the accident until the 7.0l train was returning to Waterbury l and was Jagged at the Junction by the switch tender, who had been informed of the accident by the two girls who jump ed. Conductor Cook ran his train up as far as the trestle work, where the unfor- | tunate girl was struck, and found her | lying unconscious. The train took her | back to Waterbury immediately and Drs Munger and Benedict were called, who performed the operation of trephining | and removed the broken pieces of bone
 from pressing against the brain. The girl is improving and may live. Barlow & Daines are painting the in l terior and exterir of the O. B. King place, recently purchased and -modeled 1 by B c. Atwood.
 Col Evans says he wants the Water 1 town readers of THE BEE to come in and
 see his store since he has got it fitted up
 in city style. The colonel has great
 many things displayed which are inter-
 esting to look at, if not to purchase. 1 Bennett Gibson is reported quite sick.
 Dr Karman of Woodbury is attending him.
 Samuel L. Dayton has staked out a
 number of building lots on his property
 east from the railroad depot. | The Waterbury Id cal banjo club gave 1 one of their popular concerts in the Con- | gregational parlors, last Monday even- | ing. In addition to the banjo selections,
 there were also vocal solos, mandolin and l guitar duets and zither duets. The con-
 cert was enjoyed by the large audience present.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-23
762 & 768 Chapel St., NEW HAVEN, CONN.
other buildings. The property in White Oak was sold to Mrs Wakelee.
PERSONAL JOTTINGS.


 George Shelton of Seymour has visited friends and relatives in town. Miss Kate Reardon is the guest of her brother, b Reardon.
 An Easter concert will be given in the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon. Rev MT Smiley of South Britain preach ed in the Congregational church on Sun day morning.
 The Ladies' aid society meets, Thurs day afternoon, at the parsonage.
 Rev J. o. Munson exchanged pulpits with Rev W. T. Gilbert of Sandy Hook, on Sunday.
 MT Reardon, section foreman on the New York and New England road, has moved from Mrs Bennett's house in Sandy Hook to MT Perry's tenant house. Miss Ann Stiles has returned from trip to New Haven.
 Miss Alice Stiles is out of town on visit.
 Mrs Emmeline Brown is making an extended visit.
 Amos Allen entertains Mir Crane of New Preston.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-23
County News.
WASHINGTON.
GRANGE NEWS.

On the lecturers program, Wednesday, March II, was designated as "Unmarried Peoples Night.' Owing to the bad trav- cling and sickness among the members of the order, the celibates indefinitely postponed their entertainment. Four candidates received instruction in the work of the third and fourth degrees. Two candidates belonging to the same class were unable to be present on &C., count of sickness. The following reso- lutions were presented by committee of three and unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, Almighty God, Whom we all recognize as the Master of the Universe, hath removed from our circle our loved sister, Phinette H. Mason, and by death initiated her into the great Grange above. Therefore,
 Resolved, That we bow with submis- sion, knowing that He doeth all things well.
 Resolved, That we cherish her memory and deplore her death.
 Resolved, That we extend our tender est sympathy to our brothers, who now mourn the loss of wife and mother.
 Resolved, That the charter be draped for period of 30 days.
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the records of the Grange and that the secretary be instructed to for ward a copy to Brother C. H. Mason. $. J. Nettleton, Ella Thayer, Sherman Cogswell, committee.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-23
WOODBURY.
OF HISTORIC INTEREST.

Howard L. Hitchcock lost his wagon shop by fire some two weeks ago. It had historical interest, which may well be noted. It occupied the site of the first school house built in town in 1878, the year that Parson Walker removed his family to Woodbury. The inhabitants had been driven back to Stratford by King Philips war, two years before, and returned by degrees to their wilderness homes. MT Walkers house occupied the site now occupied by Edward J. Curtis's house and part of his cellar wall was in that of MT Walker. The first church building occupied the site of H. D. Cur tis's carriage house. A part of the tim