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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Hendra Bros.

Will have an abundant supply of
Good Things for Christmas, such as
Oranges, Bananas, Grapes, Figs, Dates,
Nuts and fine confectionery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

LanyOn's New Flour and Feed Store.
In building formerly occupied by w.
Penberthy as carpenter shop, Foun-
tain street, Mineral Point. Best brand
of flour and all kinds of ground feed
always on hand. Grinding of feed by
roller process, done on short notice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
For the Holidays.

Having had forty years experience
In the Watch and Jewelry business, l
feel confident In telling the people that
can fill their many wants through
the Holiday Season with the best
goods at the lowest possible prices.
WIN. MAUGER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
For Bargains

In Hardware, Stoves, pumps, and wind
mills call on C. r. Fox, Cobb. and
while there get 10 quart flaring pail
for 10 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Just Arrived.

Thoma u Ienahan's stock of Toys
has just arrived. Toys of all kinds,
suitable for presents for all the
Children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
The Holidays

Are here. and we want cheap presents.
Where can we get themr You can
get them at ID. JENKINS, the Jeweler,
CuEAr PRESENTS, GooD PRESENTS.
Presents that will last q life time, and
for little money too. Don't forget
to call on ID. JENKINS, the Jeweler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
NJ. Z. Ryan,

At the Mineral Point Bakery, has re-
ceived a large stock Of Christmas
and New Years Toys, Games and
Books, for the little ones. Call and
make your purchases before they are
all gone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
ID. Jenkins, the JeweIer,

Is ready for the holiday trade. Call
and see what he has. Reliable goods;
value received; satisfaction guarantee
ed. Not here today and gone tomor-
row; but here with you always. Com
detion met.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

We Lead In Groceries, Fine China
and Glass, Call and make your seioc.
tions for the Holidays. BREWER Il
PENlIALLEaoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Don't Fail

To see the Beautiful Presents in Fine
China, Cut Glass, and Lamps of every
description, to be found on exhibition
at Hendra Bros.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
OYSTERS.

Hendra Bros. will be in line with
the Best of Fresh Oysters, in cans or
by measure, throughout the season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Call Oh j. A. Spratler

For your Xmas goods before you buy
anywhere else. He will sell as cheap
as the cheapest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
When In search,

or uice Holiday Gift do not forget
10 call on VIM. Mauger. the Jeweler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
You can Find

At Hanscom's book store just what
YOU want for a Christmas gift.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
The Very Finest

CHRISTMAS CANDIES, and Nuts
In the city--at NJ. +. Ryan's--Mineral
Point Bakery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
j. A. Spratler

Always keeps the very best In the line
Of Groceries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Make Your Selections.

Bishop can show you something real
nice In the line Of Furniture for a
Christmas or New Years present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Coffee! Coffee!

The very best at Spratler's, and at low
price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

A Choice Assortment
or Perfumery for the holidays at
Prideaux's Drug Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Christmas Groceries,
)f every description, at Hendra Bros.
Cnll and RlIY

Stoughton bob sleds, Portland cutters,
Dick Fred cutters, feed mills, water
tank heaters, wind mills, wind mill
pumps from MARTIN Il ToAY. l6w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
We Have

Nice goods for Christmas presents,
such as skates, boys sleds, pocket
knives and silver plated ware. Call
and see the goods.
Iowa MARTIN 81 ToAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
MISS A. III. GALE,

Teacher OF Piano and Organ.
From National Conservatory Of
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
A Full Stock

or choice Candies, Nuts and Fresh
Fruits, for the Holiday season, at
Hendra Bros.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Special Bargains

In Hard Coal Heaters, balance OF
season. MARTIN IL ToAY. l6w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
II win Pay You

To travel forty miles to make selec-
tions from Hanscom's stock Of holiday
goods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
China and Glassware.

g. T.. Gale carries a choice line Of
fancy China and Glassware at reduced
prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Books and Games.

Call at Hanscom's and make your
selections for the Holidays.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Fancy Groceries.

Always a complete stock at G. Z
Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
My Goods are Guaranteed

To be just as represented and prices
always the lowest, VIM. Mauger, the
,JeWeler.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Don't FAN

To examine Hanscom's large stock Of
Books for the Holidays.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Choice Groceries

At J. A. Spratler's. Also crockery-
glassware, etc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
j. J. IIanscom A. Go.

Invite an examination Of their goods
for the holidays.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Beautiful Christmas Presents,

Very Cheap, to be found on the
Special Bargain Tables, Mt Hendra
Bros.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Genuine Sorghum

And choice new Buckwheat Flour, at
J. A. Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Public Library.

The following is list of the period
icals for 1896 to be found upon the
Reading Room table.
Harper's Monthly,
Harper's Weekly,
Harper's Round Table,
Scribner's Monthly,
Munsey's Magazine,
MGClures Magazine,
Youths Companion,
Ladies' Home Journal,
Public Opinion,
North American Review,
St. Nicholas, and Puck.
In addition to these are Chicago,
Milwaukee, Madison and st. Paul
daily papers and number Of other
papers which have been generously
contributed
Protection Lodge No. Z, A. o. u. w.
The annual meeting for the election
of officers will be held on Monday eve
ming, Dec. 23d. All the members are
requested to be present.
]. p. HAWKINS, Recorder.
Lamps
At reduced prices Prideauxs Drug
Store.
Sweet Cider
AT J. A. Spratler's.
An Immense Stock
OF the best Xmas candy and nuts at
j. A. Spratler's
A Nice Display
OF Japanese goods at Prideaux's Drug
Store.
S'leighs, Cutters,
The Appleton Horse Powers and Feed
Mills. Call and see US.
16m1 S. Hooking a. Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
Xmas Cards,

In Great Variety, and Beautiful
Designs, at Hanscoms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

Millinery at Less than Cost.
All Millinery at Less than Cost, at
the New Millinery store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
NOW YOU'RE CAUGHT

HERE you've been growing around
about the nonsense and expense of
advertising; claiming that nobody
ever reads advertisements, any way;
and here you are reading away, just as
though you had struck II "real live"
love story, and what's more, III bet
- yellow dog against n bunch of red
whiskers that you'll read every word
Of this ad
Then you won't do y thing, but give
us n trial.
Now See Here! tho chances are that
you have been deceived by an adver.
tisements, and whyH Simply because
you didn't use your own Judgment
at the same time.
You see we are here to stay, and do
business with you, as well as with the
other good people.
We have one of the largest Lumber
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
and give you prices.


and give you prices.
We realize We are In the midst OF
hard times, but we have large stock
OF Lumber we bought Cheap for Cash,
and we desire to sell II the same way.
This Is the close of our second year
here, and our sales have nearly
doubled the lrst years sales.
We are making every effort to
increase our sales the coming year
by having large sales We can sell with
less profit.
Hoping you will call and look at
our stock. We wish you u merry
Christmas.
EASTMAN LUMBER COMPANY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
w. c. WHITNEY.

drove through the city. Here and tn-rcl
IT'D stocDs and down steps, into hlga
BUILDINGS and through long ones. But
ever hurrying on, Two c1bman from
the metropolitan Club where the Gov
crnor gets his carriages were tired out,
but -,iO the Governor hurried on.
whats your rush?' asked friend as
with a hurried grasp OF the hand the
Executive leaped into his cab.
Got to get through by n!sht-golng
to the opera. called back this invet-
crate opera gCer.
During Mr. Mortou's long stay in
Paris he went just as regularly and
knew almost as many French polid-
clans as here.
Another politician opera goer is Will
lam c. Whitney. whose parterre box No.
80 VIII be graced by himself this year
and his family. Mr. Whitney has a way
Of gathering up people who have no
special box cf their own as well as
those who have for a seat I'm the front
Of his favorable box. He. gathers both
society people and professionals.
Mr.. Whitney may be called the father
Of grand opera In America. because ne.
moro than any one else, encouraged its
first productions in New York on 4
grand scale Mrs Whitney supported r.
with her money and social influence,
and Mr. Whitney. the indefatigable,
backed It with his common-sense ideas
For a season past the Whitney box was
empty. or without It's original owner,
but this season the bright face of the
secretary VIII be nightly i'm its place.
Calvin S. Br.ce that wonderful man
who has come from q small beginning
to first rank politically and socially, IS
another Of the operas leading lights
With his wife and daughters ne is
nightly in place He is q singular ap-
peariDg man, always singular. yet never
Cu- Of place An odm.rer Of Calvin s.
Brice, looking at him in his box on one
Of the opening nights Of the opera, ex-
claimed, admiringly: Look az Cal
Br.ce Looks as # ne had been born
n a dress suit and b-oadcioth He is O
gentleman Of the stamp that does not
know when hes dressed up. He Is IN
conscious and above clothes. You ought
10 see him. IS I have. with trousers
tucked in his boots and overseeing a
railroad job. Cal Brice Is good enough.
yet not too good for anything"
OTHER INVETERATES.
The list Of the other odd inverates"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
HENRY CLEWS AND ELBRIDGE
GERRY IN THE MORTON BON.

| them back and forth. She has built the
finest grand opera house in the world
/ and her citizens spend a fortune anlu-
ally % bring hesweetest singers Of the
world here. THIS year the subscriptions
! for tine boxes amounted to $4,000 more
/ than last year. What q fortune truly
must be the whole sum which New York
| provides annually,
Grand opera in New York now IS but
like the grand opera Of the Old World
as it used to be, as 1t is now. In the
! home of Wagner musicians do not sit
calmly IN bundle in the orchestra and
play their sweet notes for a smiling,
chatting audience 10 appreciate or let
alone An, no. They play to be heard,
TO be applauded or to be bitterly con-
! damneI
In the oll days q musician who played
q false note might expect TO be set upon
/ by the foremost of his infuria.ed listen
ers and dragged from MS seat in the
orchestra. In the first moment Of wild
rage his coat, his hair and even his
precious instrument might suffer dem
clifton, while by his side a musician
! whose sweet strain had risen in s0loic
| harmony above the others would be Eft
cd from his seat and passed frantically
/ down the audience, kissed and Rugged,
smothered and cried over by turns, IN
/ III borne triumphsutly back to his seat
/ WIKI his brother musicians
Yet with all the apathy OF the New
| World. with all its indifference. its chat
ting. its Incorporating and its careless
/ ness, New York IS to-day the greatest
! home of grand opera In the world. It
/ makes the opera what II should be, an
/ entertainer. an educator, means of
! social delight and moral benefit. And
/ 20 prove that it IS all these things it
/ brings together nightly the show men
| Of the country. the men whose names
| we are proud TO mention along with the
/ fn3ncieys. the politicians, the berr.sters
/ of the whole earth. Il brings out our
! Statesmen, and God knows they are the
men CT whom the country IS proudest.
MONEY KINGS. TOO.
Money kings frequent the grand
opera. too. They pay the money. as
/ somebody said. and the high PROBES
} sional people do the rest. Certainly
: the money kings put up the money by
| the thousands by subscription. by bid
ding, by contribution, and by private
: methods. until the grand opera is an
| assured thing: and when they boast il
in their midst, none prouder than they
that their efforts are appreciated by the
men who are not the business force of
the country. but its brains and dignity.
People who come TO New York for q
+ night at the grand opera, are lost in
| absolute marvel OF the faces they see.
why. am in the Senate halls they
/ exclaim. as their eyes rest upon a man
| whose voice I'm the Senate IS a familiar
/ sound. Yes. and there is the House Of
/ Representatives. Look at the faces.
Are they real. or are they wax figures
! come TO stay in the boxes for the season,
as additional attractions to the music?
| Look at Bricel AT Morton At Whit
ney, Yes. and at Cornelius Bliss! And
- The rest is lost in the panorama of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24

faces spread out before them. 1t is like
viewing an illustrated edition Of the
bulletin boards Of the world. Not
face is lacking.
It is said that to go to the Metropoli-
tan Opera House and have a seat in
parterre box for a night rs to insure
ones position in society In fact, there
is a certain well known lady who intro
duces her proteges in this way: Come
with me to the opera Monday night.
You will then know everybody me
quick success Of the protege after this
general Introduction argues Tor the
verify OF the assurance.
Everybody knows everybody else in
this queer maze Of boxes Like little
cooDs they rise one behind the other,
and each o'ertopping the last by little
wav. Between them is a little velvet
upholstery, a few heraldic designs IN
gold and silver. a little gold scroll-work.
But all are together. Word Is eXchang-
ed freely between the boxes, and the
owners Of the different ones come ana
20 without regard TO the box which they
NAV or may not own. The facJ that
they are inveterate opera-goeTs IS
enough. For this sociability many go
to the opera. First for the scciability
then for the music.
Levi p. Morton is the most confirmed,
the most inycterate Of opera-goers. II
is said when asked TO take the nomlna-
ton for Governor, ne replied: But l
shall miss my place at the grand opera.
THE MORTON BOX.
The Morton box IS pa,erre box No.
16. and it is filled every night OF the
season by some Of the members CT the
Governors large family. Mrs. Morton
never leaves her husband for long at a
time but the two find opportunity TO
run down from the capital where the
Gubernatorial duties keep the head OF
the house-and incidentally TO remain
over night.
Last winter Mr. Morton came down
one blizzard day. and fer hours he
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
WHY HE LEFT ARKANSAS.

He Found the State Too Mean for
Gentleman of Taste to Live In.
'Why did you leave Arkansas" ask
ed the curious boy Of the man who had
tramped across the continent
"Why? Because the people Of Ar
kansas are too stingy for a decent man
to live among"
THAT 500"
well. I should say It was Why,
when ! was down there | was kctched
taking a chicken. The men yet around
me and some one said that, as 10 would
cost something for attorneys fees and
so forth to try me, they'd better save
expense by lynchin' me. / didn't mind
that so much. That's a custom OF the
country down there, and we allus eX-
pect IT, But when they began calm
for a rope an IL was discovered that no.
body had one, instead Of goin' OIL an
buyin' one, what do you suppose they
proposed 10 do?'
what did they propose 10 do?'
They proposed TO take Off my
breeches, being the only clothes | had
that was strong enough to hold my
weight. and hang me with them. Just
think what an indecency that would
have becnl 1t was a little more'n L
could stand, an says 10 'em: Gentle
men, says I, this country is too mean
one for me TO stay in. II you let me
free I'll quit the State an never come
back
80 they let you go?"
''They did. Said that would save all
expense, Just the same. Buffalo Elk
press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24

is as long as the list Of famous ciyilianl
Of the coulry-Elbridge T. Gerry,
Adrian Iselin and the other Iselins, the
Rocsevelts. the Clews family and all 5ha
great bankers, from Pierpont Morgan
and Addison Cammack to D. 0. NILS
Whitelaw Red and the Goulds. All have
their boxes and all entertain nightly
the celebrities who may be visiting New
York. Grand opera every night In the
week is q show in itself, even If one
were screened from the stage and could
see only the boxes.
When the boxes fill on opening night
II is a grand sight az the opera. The
lights are tw!nkling brightly the air Is
perfumed with the violet spray that IS
sent from the compressed rubber ma
ch.nery around the house, filing every
chink and curtain with its fragrance.
Silently the ushers stand at the back
Of the great hall waiting for the f1rst
arrival. A carriage clatters up to the
door. A rustic of alighting silks and
satin. Another rattle, another carriage,
more rustling, more rafting, the car
riages are coming thick and fast now.
The opera boxes begin to be alive
with lovely moving creatures, yet they
are women, women 50 lovely that the
heart Of You IS lost az the sight of their
snowy sofness, their dignity, their
hauteur. their grand dame air. The
opera house brightels. There is a
clash. a crash of the orchestra. The
murmuring ceases Over the front Of
The boxes bend the wcmen. Their jew
els glitter. Earth has sent forth all its
richness FOR this musical night.
Music. heavenly maid, was young in
New York about one hundred years
ago. Her first notes were sung IN the
old Park Row Theatre, upon the pres
ent site Of The New York's newspaper
row. Gradually II moved up town,
changing and broadening all the time,
going from a small matter 10 hiEa-
priced very rich one. Now il is the
badge Of all that is rich and elegant,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
CALVIN s. BRICE. MRS. HENRY CLEWs.

costly and exclusive, intellectual and
ennobting.
Locking up into the faces Of the verN
distinguished audience one sees writ
ten in their faces the Twelfth Night
thought: IF music be the food of love
and intellect play on. Give me excess
of it, Thorough enjoyment of the
scene is depicted on every face.
And no one looking upon the bril-
liant scene could question the idea OF
Shakespeare-that the man who has mo-
music in his soul must be fit for trea-
son. strategy and spoils!
JAMES BARTON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
THEY MIST WEAR 'EM.

Mrs. Mary Lease and Susan B. An
thonv met in the hotel lobby at Wash
ington enc day and repaired to the lat
ter's apartments where they discussed
the emancipation question.
TO hold fast safely those things
which We have wres-ed from the men
must be our highest aim" said Susan,
earnestly. "and TO do this, what would
you suggest?'
Have you ever tried suspenders?'
asked Mrs. Lease, who was something
of wit herself. And then they called
the bell boy and ordered two glasses of
lemonade. laughing heartily the while.
BISMARCK Times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
Copyright 1895 by Ryman Interview
Syndicate)

Copyright 1895 by Ryman Interview
Syndicate)
So small a thing as the turning out Of
the gas by the g2sman, who was
sleepy and wanted to 90 home put a stop
TO the Fluctuations Of the season after
the last performance Of the grand opera
last spr.ng.
The touching off Of the gases this
autumn Is the signal for its commence
ment The Metropolitan Opera House
is oace more abla2e with light. Light
not alone from the gasman's efforts, but
brish- rays from the sparkling eyes OF
the beautiful women present and the
Hastings Of the jewels they wear.
THE HOME OF OPERA.
No city N the world has the facilities
for erand opera which New York boasts.
Not Paris. nor Berlin. nor any OF those
who have been for thousands Of years
I'm the very home Of grand opera New
York builds hotels fer opera goers, she
provides elegant carriages 70 convey
them back and forth, she has built tn
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
HE WAS PRECISE.

A witness IN court who had been cau-
toned TO give q precise answer 90 every
question and not 10 talk about what he
might hink the question meant was inter-
rogated as follows:
"YOu drive a wagon?
NO. sir, do not"
why sir did you not tell my learned
friend so this moment?"
NO. sir. did not"
NOW. sir. put to you on your oath. 10
you drive a wagon"
mo. sir"
what IS your occupation. them"
Il drive n horse. Waterbury.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
DREAMS AND THE FUTURE.

of the lapse Of time-a strange property
of mind for II such be also It's property
when entered into the eternal disemnod-
led state time will appear 10 US eternity.
are also annihilated. so that, while almost
an eternity is compressed into moment,
infinite space is traversed more s%ltuy
than by real thought.-Dr. Forbes WINS
Low.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
- NOLUNTARY -.

you sign this deed Of your own free
will DO you, madam" asked the notary
public.
What DO you mean by that?' demand
ed the large, florid-faced woman.
81 mean. there has been no cOmpulsion
on the part Of your husband. has tnereH
"Him?" she calculated. turning 10 look
at the meek little man sitting beside ler'
"Td Ike 70 see him try 20 cornpulso mel
ChicaRO Tribune
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24

"Ycu scoundrel. You dca1. You-you
-" shouted the defeated Senatorial can
ride.e. q. the chief Of the men whom ha
thought he had bought.
II know We tArowed you down. - adj
United the ulfa,-hful one. "bu- we done
it for Che coed of The State. We thought
d man who was fool enough TO pay for
his votes In advance was too big a chump
to- even 50 10 Congress. indianapolis
Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-11-24
GRAM0PERBNENYIlRk
Music, Heavenly Maid, Is One Hundred
Years Old in America,

But Most Attractive-A MetropoE-
tan Audience-The Opera Boxes
Show Historic Groups of Faces
From Senate Halls and House.
Whitney, Morton, Brlce, Gerry.
What New Workers Pay the Piper
and How They Treat Grand Opera
in It's Dearest Spot.