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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Margaret Reid's story.
Munsey's Magazine.


Margaret Reid's first appearance in opera
was attended by circumstances OF extraor-
binary character. IL was an occurrence al
together unique in the stage annals Of this
country. An indianapolis girl, she had gone
to Europe to have her voice cultivated. and
returning home in the fall of 1881. On
the steamer with her We're some members
of the company Mr.. Abbey was bringing
over for his Italian season at the Metropoli-
tan Opera House. The usual concert was
given, at which Miss Reid sang. Her voice
so impressed Sig. Vianesi, Mr.. Abbeys con-
ductor that he persuaded the management
TO offer her an engagement, which was
accepted.
But there seemed to be no chance for her
to appear. Those she understudied contin-
ued in provokingly good health. One day,
that Marie Van zandt could Id not appear in
Hamlet" which was underlined for Feb.
TO- Sig. Vianesi summoned Miss Reid be-
fore him.
Here is a chance at last" he said. NO
body knows the part of Ophelia- Can you
take such an important role at this short
81 will try my very best" was the mod
est reply.
1t was Miss Reids first appearance on
eny stage. A line under her name heading
the cast on the house bill announced this
fact. Disappointment at not hearing Miss
Van Zandt lent frigid air TO the auditori-
um when the curtain arose. When IL fell.
after the new and hitherto unknown prima
donna had given a sample of her vocal
powers. the warmth OF suddenly enkindled
enthusiasm swelled up and filled the great
house.
The next day the critics sounded the
praises OF the new star. who like Minerva,
had sprung, fully developed into being. and
Margaret Reid became the sensation Of the
season. She would have continued with Mr..
Abbey's company had not the burning OF
the Metropolitan interviewed. When the lat
ter mischance befell she accepted a position
with the Bostonians, taking the place OF
Camille D'Arville. She is the Maid Marian
in robin Hood" and created the part OF
Priscilla in Thorne and Greene's new Amer
lean opera, The Maid OF Plymouth"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Amusement Notes.

Following the engagement of skipped by
the Light OF the Moon at the Park, Her
bert Cawthorn will come TO that house for
a half weeks stay in THE Little Nugget"
The week will be filled out by J. w. Har-
rington in '-Rube Stacy"
Roeber. the Graeco-Roman wrestler was
unable to appear at the Empire last night
on account or Sprained ankle received i'm
the bout with Roelf. Roelf wrestled with
tions.
Jane. Stuart, who made such hit here
recently with Felix Morris in Cousin joe"
and who is one of the cleverest mixtures
OF soubrette and ingenue actresses on the
american STAG. appeared at Schillers The
alter, in Chicago, Monday night in Char
leys Uncle, a farcial piece written by
Ellie Norwood, and given for the first time
on this side OF the Atlantic.
Among the special features that will be
seen in the performance OF Robert Griffin
Morris's farce-comedy, 1.-The Skating Rink"
at English's tonight is a bicycle act that
is described an interesting adjunct TO
the farce on account OF the different feats
performed. In reviving THE Skating Rink
the necessity or a strong cast and thinks
he has an exceptionally good one In
Blanche Chapman. Flora Finlaysen. Fred
Dyck and Leona Clark he has certainly Sc
cured people who have excellent individual
delphia press was almost unit in it's praise
OF the performance in the Quaker City
The engagement will cover the balance of
the week
Madame Modjeska, who begins her en-
gagement at the Grand Opera House to-
night in Camille" has not been seen in
that character in this city in several years
but those who have seen her impersonation
or Dumas remarkable creation will admit
that she has few if any equals in that
Character. As Camille, MOdjeska rises TO
the highest standard of dramatic art and
invests the character with rare finish and
an unusual charm. She depicts the varying
emotions OF the misguided and unhappy
woman with an artistic touch that has won
Tor her the name Of being the best Camille
or recent times. The chief interest in the
engagement. however. centers in ''Magda."
her new play. 10 be given its first per-
Torrance here tomorrow night and re-
peated Saturday afternoon. Much has been
said and written or MOdjeska'S Dresenta-
ton or this character. and she herself pre-
fers II to all others IN her repertoire THE
Merchant OF Venice will conclude the en-
gagement Saturday night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
MISS CcUzINs on LAW AND WOMEN.
Many Kinds of Gases I'm Which Men
Should Not Sit as Jurymen.

New York Times
The beautiful apartments or Mrs. Daniel
YOumans, at the Madrid, $50 West Fifty
reception and testimonial to Miss Phoebe
Couzins, the first woman admitted TO the
bar in the United States.
Miss Couzins spoke for nearly two hours
upon the subject of law by women, holding
the closest attention of her listeners every
of the day are too profound for men to
solve alone.
Before | entered the legal profession"
ig1eS or learning and wisdom. thought
they took in all the arts and sciences In
their daily rounds: but. after a few months
did not even know the English language.
"A lawyer always way gV@s precedent dent for or
show you that women are not doing a new
thing in taking up the study of law, but
only returning to an old order. In Israel,
Jerusalem, Spain, Italy. and among. the
Moorish Arabs, women have occupied the
counselor's chair. Deborah, who judged
in Israel said: The highways were u 1i1o
byways. until l. Deborah, arose. mother
The Lord told Barak to take command
Of an army against the enemy. Int he nut
more trust in n woman than he did in the
Lord and he refused to go unless Deborah
went with him. She took command Of the
army, routed the enemy and for forty years
there was peace in the land.
II tell you. ladies. that is the way we
NOHlen HSul.
In closing her address Miss Couzins gave
her reasons for believing 1t a matter of
justice that women should be present in the
court room.
ut is a wise provision of the English
law she said, that a butcher cannot sit
upon jury for the trial of murder case;
so IL ought to be a provision CT our law
that could sit in Judgment on the
trial of a fallen woman or a woman
charged with the crime of infanticide. This
is woman's special province. These laugh
ters of wrong and sorrow need the plying
mantle of a mothers love to cover them in
their distresses. l contend that man cannot
apprehend the motives, the self-renuncia-
ton which tempts woman 20 fall; he cannot
comprehend a woman's sufferinSs; he can
not measure the depths of humiliation to
which n woman can oe thrust Al true
womanhood should demand the especial
care and charge of their sorroving sisters
"A quaint Scotch proverb has IL that an
ounce OF mother is worth a pound of cler-
gy,' and in our courts an ounce of mother
wit, tongue and heart ..ould count against
several pounds of masculine Jurisprudence"
Many glances were exchanged and reds
of appreciation given during the course of
the address.
II am so much interested in all these
things" said pretty young ratron.
Women are sure to nave their rights in
tine but l am afraid l shall not live TO
the time"
81 enjoyed your lecture very much said
an older matron to Miss Couzins. 'hut
do wish you had a very nice huSba al"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
GENERAL STRIKE ADVOCATED.
Action of the Austrian Socialist Con-
gress-Dr. AdIer's Remarks.

VIENNA. March 2s.-At the Socialist
congress here, to-day, a resolution declar-
ing in favor of the principle of ultimately
declaring a general strike was adopted
Resolutions We're also adopted declining to
accept the governments project for cleo
toral reform, and urging that every means
be employed to obtain universal suffrage.
The congress decided to support the de-
mand of the miners that eight hours con-
stitute a legal days work. proposal was
made that in the event of general strike
being inaugurated workingmen refuse to
pay rent After some argument for and
against the proposition II was rejected by
a large majority. Resol utions were sub
mitted by DR.. Adler leaving open the ques
ton of when and how a general strike
should be effected. DR.. Adler pointed out
the extreme danger of a strike, unless there
was absolute certainty of success. He re-
minded his hearers that the troops in the
large towns would make short work of any
popular rising. DR.. Adler concluded by de
claring that he was convinced that such an
extreme measure a popular rising would
not be required to secure universal suf-
frage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29

IAN Independent" in the Forum.
There had been no President since Wash
iEgton that went into office with so clear
a purpose-a purpose that he had himself
formulated for the people-not free from
personal or factional or sectional obliga-
tons, as did Mr.. Cleveland. 1t was his
second term of office; He was relieved
forever of the temptation, which no Pres
ldent during his first term has withstood.
OF shaping his conduct for a reelection.
He had had experience in the office: and,
better yet he had had the benefit for four
years. after his own presidential experience,
of observing the mistakes of another Pres
ident
This was but a year ago. If a national
election were to be held tomorrow no
shrewd observer doubts that the Democrats
would be defeated in every Northern State
and perhaps in more than one Southern
State. The Democratic Senate is at war
with the Democratic President. The Pres
ident is weary and vexed. His party is di-
vided. Congress has passed a bill to ''coin
a vacuuu'-a Democratic measure that he
must veto. The one great duty of the
party has indeed been done in a fashion,
by the House; but what the House has done
is now in unspeakable WEAKNESS beng un-
done to a degree by the Senate. A feel
ing very near akin to disgust is every
where expressed with the administration
and with Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Cable Notes.

Emperor William and Emperor Francis
Joseph have sent telegraphic messages 10
the Pope thanking him for issuing his re-
cent encyclical to the Polish, Hungarian
Prussian and Russian bishops.
The Berlin ReichsanZe!ger publishes the
text OF a RuSSO-German convention relative
10 the repatriation of Russian subjects in
Germany and German subjects in Russia.
The convention was signed on Feb. ?.
The ten days quarantine at Buenos
Ayres imposed on the Portuguese war
ships Mindello and Albuquerque, which
brought Admiral Da Cana and a large
number OF other Brazilian insurgents from
RIO Janeiro. wills expire on Sunday.
The railway saloon carriage of Prince
Albrecht prince regent of Brunswick, was
run into yesterday by a luggage train at
Hinienours, Brunswick. Prince Aibrecht
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29

rels per acre. Lands that have been culti-
waited several years. but which have been
treated well, produce fifteen 10 twenty bar
rels. While perfectly new lands ought TO
produce, when properly managed. twenty
TO twenty-five barrels OF rough rice 10 the
seen that rice is plant that is responsive
to its surroundings 1t resents neglect and
gives good returns Tor care and attention
1t is evident that the rice-growers have
not yet found the right way 10 keep their
lands from degenerating In value. The new
lands produce much more than the old,
making Il apparent that the plants take
certain ingredients from the soil which
should be restored in some way. AS most
of the small farmers of the State have cul-
tivated their lands for many years, their
average yield is from ten 10 fifteen bar
rels to the acre, and this Is what they
calculate upon for a living
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
His Feelings Hurt.
Detroit Tribune.

People come to my gambling house and
play their money. We laugh, we jest
dine we have good time as is beftting
boon companions. On the street though,
they pass me by in disdain. They turn their
heads in the opposite direction, pretending
they do not see me. 1t took years before
/ could accustom myself TO il. l am hard
ened now, and take this world as il comes
The greatest pang man can know is to
be ignored. That will be your fate if you
are the proprietor of a gambling place"
The man who told me this knows what
he is talking about.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
The Future of Farming.

E. V. SmaIIey, IN the Forum.
The so-called bonanza wheat farms of the
Northwest and the big farms OF the Cali
fornia valleys grew out of transient condI-
tions that no longer prevail-the California
farms out of the old Spanish land grants
and the Minnesota and Dakota farms out
OF the congressional grants to railroads.
The history of the Northwestern big farms
is that the land was purchased from the
railroad companies with deprecated stock,
and cost originally about 81 per acre. The
low price OF wheat and the higher price
of land have changed the whole aspect of
large farming. There Is no bonanza in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Urged to Make Concessions.

VIENNA, March 2S.-Prior TO the En-
peror's departure for Albania to-day he
gave an audience to DR.. Wekerle, the Hun
garian Prime Minister. who desired to con-
fer with his Majesty in regard to the dis
orders that have occurred IN Buda Pesth
since the death of Kossuth 1T is reported
that Dr. Wekerle declared that public opin-
ion in Hungary demanded that On the &C.
caSion OF the funeral of kossuth certain
concessions be made from the crown, court
ana government, and that unless such con-
cesSlons were made a renewed outbreak of
national feeling could only be prevented by
strong military measures. Dr. Wekerle is
said TO have also declared that the disor-
ders were closely connected with the oppo-
sition of the civil marriage bill Nothing
is known as TO The Emperor's decision.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29

big farm now; 1t makes but moderate
profit on the capital il represents in aver
age crop years, and with a bad crop IL
barely pays running expenses. 1t requires
as careful management as a factory. be-
lieve that we are now in a transition period
in agriculture. The influence OF machinery
has been fully exerted. There are no more
fertile lands the globe to be conquered
by civilization and TO increase the food
supply With growth of population will
come better prices for farm products Farm
life will become more attractive. The ten
dency to large farms will be checked. A
hundred acres. even with exclusive grain
farming, will afford a good living TO a
family. Better times for American agri-
culture are not far off.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29

The Marion county board OF the Indiana
Legislative Council held a well attended
meeting last night and listened TO a paper
on "A State Board Of Conciliation,' which
brought out a spirited discussion among the
delegates. The matter was referred for
consultation 10 the State convention. Dele
gates from the Bakers Union and Central
Labor Union were seated. The prospects
for the State convention, to be held In this
city May /, are fair. A ball and recep-
ton will be given the visiting delegates
during the convention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Explorer Cameron,s De,th

LONDON, March 2S-The coroners jury
which has been investigating the circum-
stances attending the death, on Monday
last, near Soulbury, Bedfordshire, of Com
mander Verney Lovett Cameron, the dis
tinguished African explorer, found to-day
that the commander sprained his wrist and
that he was unable to control his horse
when the animal bolted. The immediate
cause or the commanders death was con-
cussion OF the brain. caused by falling uron
his head shortly after the horse ran away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Stenmer Sunk in CnIIisinn

LONDON, March 2S.-The British steam
er Yesso. Captain Strachen, bound from
Newport for Baltimore in ballast, collided
at O'Clock this morning with the schooner
Lizzie Wilce. off Ilfracombe. The Yesso
sank within short time after the vessels
came together. Captain Strachen, the
steamers cook and two sailors were
drowned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Walk Down Stairs.
New York Times.

New YORK IIIIles.
physician advises that Ii is a good plan
to ride up i'm an elevator, but to take the
stairs for the descent Walking up flight
of stairs is hard and sometimes risky, as
in the case of persons with weak lungs,
defective respiratory organs, or heart dis
ease. But going down stairs hurts nobody.
and is good exercise; going down rapidly
is even a better thing. as il shakes up the
anatomy without anv danger OF over
eXerfinn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29

Louisville Courier-JournaI

Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rector-Miss Vivian, / am not pleased to
hear that your euchre club has played all
through Lent.
Miss Viyian-Oh, that's all right; don't
worry about that; every time we met we
had the loveliest little prayer books for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
When the Lips OF BEAUTY

Are parted In smile, they disclose a row
of pearls rivaling in purity those which
the diver brings up from the bottom OF the
Persian sea. What will best preserve these
gems of the mouth? SOZODONT the eel
ebrated beautiiier and preservative of the
teeth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
The PenrI of SAVOY

THE Pearl of Savoy will be presented at
st. Jospehs Hall this evening, with Messrs.
William Lloyd and Frederick Lorraine i'm
leading roles, assisted by local talent. The
event will probably be an artistic and fnan-
cial
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
For Strengthening and Clearing the
Voice.

Use BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
II have commended them 10 friends who
were public speakers, and they have proved
extremely serviceable. Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29

was thrown to the floor Of the carriage by
the shock OF the collision, but not in
iIred
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
Cornell club Concert.

The concert OF the Cornell Glee, Mandolin
and Banjo clubs took place last night at
Engiishs Opera House. There was only
fair-sized audience present, but 1t was
very enthusiastic one, as every number on
the programme was encored. The club has
some notably good voices. The solosts Mr.
r II. Blackall, Of New York, and Mr. T.
B. Miller, OF Ohio, were recalled several
times, and the latter might possibly have
been detained till midnight If he had at
tempted 10 respond TO all the people want
ed. The playing of the two clubs was
good. BY request, the Mandolin Club gave
a representation of the Midway Plaisance
The concerted numbers, the usual medley
of college songs and other features were
much enjoyed. The club went to St. Louis
last night, and from there will go as far
north Duluth, stopping for concerts on
the way, and from there return to Cornell
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-29
PETTLS DRY GOODS co.
ADJUSTMENTS.
utopia, Limited"

Every newspaper in New York expresses
a different view of Gilbert & Sullivan's
newest operetta, Utopia, Limited that
was produced at the Broadway Theater
Monday night by Doyle Carte's company
imported direct from London under the
management OF Charles Harris. brother of
the famous Sir Augustus, of Drury Lane
None speak in high terms of praise
either of Gilbert's Hbretto or Sullivan's
music. 1t is said to be scanty of taking
airs. and Sir Arthur has reminiscentIy dug
up strains from ''Pinafore." 'IoIanthe,"
Patience" as well as suggestions from
"Mikado." to give the music zest- The first
act is said to be bad, and the second act
only grade better. All critics, however,
agree that it is staged the most gorgeously
OF any comic opera ever brought out at
the metropolis. The story deals in the his
tory of Pacific island that has a perfectly
ideal form Of government. A number of
imported British subjects arrive between
the first and second acts and persuade the
innocent ruler that he doesn't know what
a government is, and thereupon they intro
ouce EnslSn government, which, or
TO stab the bald-headed customs of modern
civilization with a sharp wit. An amusing
conceit In the first act is that Of two young
daughters of the king (recalling the three
little maids') who have been taught TO be
shy, who are shown TO the islanders from
to o'clock daily as object lessons and
who sing OF themselves follows:
'Oh, maids OF high and low degree,
Whose social code is rather free
Please look at and you will see
What good young ladies ought TO be-
And as we stand, like clock work toys,
a lecturer whom papa employs
Proceeds TO praise
Our modest ways
And guileleSS character
Our well-knOwn bluSh-our downcast eyes
Our famous look Of mild surprise
(Which competition still dehes)-
Our celebrated SIR
Then all the crowd take down our looks
In pocket memorandum books,
To diagnose
Our modest pose
The kOdaks do their best:
II evidence you would possess
OF what is maiden baShfulneSS,
You only need button press
And We do all the rest"
The tutor of these maidens enters and
while she sings a lesson TO them, they IL.
lustrate In pantomime their manner of re-
cetving the addresses of woOerS. 1t will
also be noticed that the words very much
suggest "Ta-ra-ra."