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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
THE DRAMA.
THE GARRICK THEATRE REoPENED
THOROUGHBRED"


The Garrick Theatre opened last night for
Its regular dramatic season, with revival oil MT
Ralph Lumeys whimsical and farcical play called
Thoroughbred" That piece was originally pro-
duced by Mr.. Toole, in London. and 1t had its first
representation in America at the Garrick Theatre
on the 10Th of last April. with Mr.. Dixey in the
principal Characterization Pmple Mayor Of Up
comb. 1t then held the stage for several weeks
and gave much pleasure TO many persons. On
May % Mr.. Seabrooke succeeded Mr.. DiXey, as
John Rmple and gave performance which ex-
celled that OF his predecessor-because II was
simple quaint and droll. instead Of being self
conscious. knowing" and aggTessively insistent
Mr.. Dixey is of those comedians who often
get out Of the picture and sport upon the frame
Mr.. Seabrooke. while not always judiciously reti-
cent. can subdue himself to artistic purpose
The piece carried till the end of the season
In June, and 1t has been revived. and well
played II is "A hybrid composition and therefore
not altogether pleasing to the sense OF symmetry in
art. but II Is clean kindly and frolicsOme and 1t
dnuses merrifnent The beginning is comedy. the
continuation is farce-rather incor usly blend
ed with little rather n-ipd sentiment.-and the
good audience welcomed the revival Of this merry
maker. and enjoyed and applauded the creditable
acting OF Mr. Se1brooke. Mr.. Pitt. Mr. Fritz Will
Jams. Miss Miller and their associates.
Some alterations have been made In the cast.
which follows:
John Rmple. Thomas @. Seabrooke
MS Rlmple. Maggie Holloway Fischer
ela isnpie' 'usey
The Hon Wiihcmina cariineha1. Agnes - MILE
the Hon Blenkinsop Cariingham. Fritz Williams
a l'ecker. Edgar davenport
Polly Decker Lucille Nunn
'rr'e Nizrh. william Norris
!eb Tosh Joseph Humphreys
Jennings Charles schaNer
MyKehdm arthur lHylan
Benson charles Young
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Gpcrial \ oilres
PostOmce Notice.

Mrs. McElrafhs hOrne-naGe preserves. Jeies, pick-
les &c. in glass Orders resolved Sv5 Desra~ sls
k4roo fNn y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
The brI at PrOctOr's Theatre nty.thlrd.st.. IS

5V.,
a long one. It always is. There Mile Oceana,
equilibrist: VIII II. Sloane and William Curley
Florence Wolcott. George r. Brennan and Hen
rietta Wheeler Norman. the man frog; Short and
Edwards. Ted Simonds. parodlst, Dawson and
Farland. "whirlwind dancers Kit Roster jugger
on the wire II. Fingleton, Mile. Yaaska Bella
Sacha Annie Leslie and Kitty Clark and the
Fabiana sisters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TODAY
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

In this diagram a continuous white line shows the
pressure indicated by The Irbunes sef-
recording The dotted line represents the tell
perature as recorded Perrys Pharmacy
Tribune once. Aug Is. a m.-The weather yesterday
was fair and peasan The temperature ranged between
81 and 70 degrees (73is degees being o.,
degrees lower than yesterday and Oh lower Than
that % the corresponding day OF last year.
The weather to-day Will probably Be fair and cooler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
MARRIED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the Church Of tn. Trans
nguraton 29th-sr. Ns~-fork. on January Is.
1885. by the Rev. George H. HOughion. rector. Henry
Williams Dwlgh, Qourtn) only son u Colonel James p
Dwight Of Nsw-York and Stockbrldge. Mass, VITA
Mary Knight Cubertson Of Cincinnati. OHIO. grand
daughter Robert knight. recently British Con-
sui there
Henry Williams Dwight died the family homo in Stock
bridge June last. announced In this paper a.
that time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
DIR. NANSEN'S POLAR EXPEDITION.
EXCEEDS ALL PREDECESSORS

From The Chicago Times-H Herald
DR.. Nansen mas returned from the furthest
north and II ne has not brought his sheaves or his
cebergs with him he has at least told story whch
thrills win pride in the race lie did not cross
the Pole but he exceeded every one OF his prede-
cessOrs in Arctic adventure, and he demonstrated 10
the world that his theory was not IDLE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

The winter garden OF the Eden Musee was well
filed last evening and the concert by the orchestra
was satisfactory. The programme included an act
from Carmen" new solos by the members OF the
orchestra and a large number Of classical and pop
SELECTIONS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterdays RECORD fND To-DAYs FORECAST
Washington. Aug 1.-THE barometer has risen In the
Northern states east Of the Mississippi and has fallen
At Rocky Mountain stations In the Northwest ana IN me
IL is low over Arizona and northeast Of New-Englanf
Inner Mississippi Valley IS highest north OF Dakota and
Il s cooler tonight except in Colorado Northern Texas
Indian territory and the Gull Coast where the tenn
roratre has remained stationary The temperature
has fallen about the Lower Missouri Valley
The weather IL generally fair east Of the Mississippi
Thunderstorms are reported from the Lower Mississippi
Valley Missouri Kansas and the Dakotas. Indications
are mat the weather continue fair generally through
mn New Eng and Middle Atlantic States the Upper
ONO Valley ana lake Il Will be cooler
Atlantic Coast Local fhundersorms Indicated FOR the
Missouri Central and Lower Mississippi valleys.
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TODAY
For New-England Eastern New-York Eastern Penn
s,lvania NewJersey and Delaware fair. cooler north
westerly winds
For the District Of Columbia Maryland Virginia
fair NJ change In temperature. northerly winds
For Western New-Nork. Western Pennsylvania and
Ohio generally fair; light to fresh northerly winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
DIED..

Notices Of marriages and deaths must be In
dorsed with full name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

Fregoli will bid goodby to the Olympia Roof Gar
den on Saturday night. He IS still presenting
"Eldorado" Among the other entertainers OF the
week are Papinta, Mile Vera the Sisters Beau
mont English singers and dancers; the Imperial
Japanese troupe of acrObats and juggers; RacheI
Walker. the Creole Nightingale; Lizzie Ramsden,
transformation dancer; May Howard, Johnson
Davenport and Lorella, eccentric acrobats and
ne COlumbiaS."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

The kensico Cemetery. located on the Harlem
Railroad fortyeght minutes ride from the Grand central
Depot. Office. lG East 42I-s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

The Madison Square Roof Garden this week makes
its bid for popular favor with bill including Press
Eldrldge the four Maissanos, lmro Fox. Nellie
Seymour the Aeoian Trio Adellna Roattino. Fields
and Lewis Tatao and Abacchi and Johnson and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18

After the closing Of the supplementary Transatlantic
mails named above additional supplementary mails
opened the piers Of the American English French
German steamers. and remain until within
utes Of the hour Of sailing Of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
Portsmouth Gc,sIt.

The news of DR.. Frank s. Homes an
nointment by the Governor. as Ouaran-
tine officer of this port. was received
mere yesterday afternoon and gave gen
erai satisfaction 10 every class OF
trade and calling. DR. Hone stands high
III the community as Il man and ms n
physician and the people of Norfolk and
portsmouth are fully assured that tile
quarantine department of the mort will
be well guarded. The doctor Is still n
young man--yOung enough to be active
ana energetic. old enough to be judiciu,,s
ana iirm. He has had some years of eX-
periencc in quarantine service and there
is no reason why lie should not make Il
most efficient officer. Governor Offer
rail- has greatly pleased the city of
Portsmouth by committing this import
ant office Ia her charge and he has moro
than pleased the citizens by apointiu,.
Dr Hope. This reporter called upon the
doctor last night ana found him with his
right Land In partial state of paralysis
III consequence of its having been sha
Ken ana squeezed SO often during the
evening. DR.. Frank said that lie could
not talk much. as he had rot vet re-
ceived officially his appointment but
that lie would say that the interest of
Portsmouth would he carefully looked
after and that shipmaSterS and trans
portation companies coming under his
investigate would have their cases
treated with the utmost promptness and
,.iSpatch consistent with careful scru-
tiny. More than this. at this time the
doctor would not say. but IL is the gen
eral opinion of his friends that he will
appoint DR.. Charles r. Parrish or DR. r..
Alex. Hatton or both as his assistants.
The appointment dates from March 10th,
1896, and continues two wears There
were four applicants for the oiIlcc-Dr.
DIR. Field, of Norfolk, the present .ncum.
bent: DR.. r. II. Parker. Dr. II. L. NlcAIur-
ran. and DR.. +. $. Hope. of Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
THE CITY IN BRIEF.
Small Items of News Found Around
Town.

Town.
The New York and Columbia are IN
Hampton Roads.
Sec G. w. Hudgins & Co.'S change OF
add" in this issue.
Mr.. John ~. Morris left last night for
the North to buy spring goods
Mrs. Ship cleared nearly $500 by hei
odd Maids Convention" for the hos
pital fund.
Only minor cases before the Mayor
yesterday-mostly "drunks"-who rc-
ccivcd the current rate of fines
County Constable Isham Is extremely
Ill al his residence. on Queen street cX-
tended. and but little hopes are enter
tanned of his recovery.
Mrs. Jones. State President of the
w. G. Il. u. will nee: with Portsmouth
Union this afternoon at . o'clock with
Mrs. Ada Lindsay. 3DG Crawf-rd street
The new cells in the county jail arc
being put In and the architect considers
them safe enough TO hold against all
devices and desires of criminals to es-
cape.
y fire got into Jim Curling's fence
and stable Sunday night on Ehine ham
street. near Queen. and but for prompt
action OF individuals would have re-
sutr.d most seriously
The ladies OF the Mite Socir.y will
receive their friends on Thursday even
illss At Tie ItSlucliCt %! ID. J.. HOW
ell. Washington street. The ladies in
attendance will appear in Colonial cos
tune.
The Washington committee. which
Went to Washington in the interest of
this navy-yard. composed of delegates
from Norfolk. Portsmouth. i3erklcy and
Norfolk county. will meet in the Board
of Trade room No. ., kim building, this
city. to-day III IL o'clock.
Church services will be held nightly
for a week or more at Central NJ. i?
Church and the Friends Church with
the hopes of cngcndeging 4 revival OF
religion in the community. Rev. w. W.
Royal will assist Mr.. Edwards at Cen
trail and the Rev. Frank Hall. with able
assistance. will conduct the meetings at
the Friends Church.
The crew of the Baltimore will arrive
here sometime to-day from their long
trim across the continent. They will
arrive by the Southern railway and go
aboard the Franklin. The men who
haved overtime will be paid off as soon
as practicable and the apprentices grant
ell one months leave of absence with
permission TO report on the receiving
ships nearest their homes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
CAROLINA
SCOTLAND NECK, N. c.

Scotland Neck. y. c., Feb. i7.-(Spc-
cEtl) -Thore have been more horses sold
Ill thls community this season than In
many years. Many of the colorcd pco-
pie nave bought good horses and seem
To be doing well on their farms.
Larger quantities OF guano than usual
nave been sold thus FAR. and dealers ex-
pect 10 sell much more. Much Of It Is
being purchased for the tobacco crop.
winch VIII be greatly Increased here this
year Trucking will be kept up to some
extent
There have been moro marriages than
uSual THIS winter. The most ENJOYABLE,
party of the season for the Juvenile
population was q ST. Valentines pnrty
given by Miss Huldah Joscy. Some
iiftN or sixty lads and lassies with n fov
older ones, enjoyed the evening togcth
cr' an important feature of which was
IL most elaborate and bountcous sumner
~ mas been showing fast here sine,
O'Clock this morning. and with frozer
ground the snow will REMAIN som,
days, If IL continues long.
IL has been given out here that TN
EEL boys. l'rantlcy. ana Creole. tn,
convicted murderers of ]. Il. Bonner
have been brought to the Calcdoni;
farm on the Roanoke river. near ri
lery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
THE BLUE JACKETS TREATMENT
Admiral brown Subs initiates Tho
NIrgiMinM,a EsrcHioM. Inducements

The manner of treatment of United
States sailors. by the police officers OF
Norfolk city. has created IL vast amount
OF indignation among the naval officers
and the last clubbing that came near
breaking the poor Jack Tar's head. it
seems, has turned out In ~ similar mum
ncr as the last straw that broke the
Gamers buck. We are informed that this
clubbing was committed by a police
officer during the early part OF this
month on one OF, the sailors OF the Maine
and was witnessed by one OF her OIL
GERS, who demonstrated with the police
officer, whereupon he, the naval officer.
was told by the police officer that IL
was none of his -- business and for
much he Qhc police onicer) would run
him (the naval oiliceO in too
The naval officer upon his return To
the ship reported the matter to his sumo
rior and when the sailors case came
up In the Mayors Court next morning
one of the officers of the ship appeared
and endcavored to establish the fact
that the police officer had been Mt fault.
In his merciless clubbing OF the sailor.
y representative of this paper called
upon Admiral Brown yesterday morn
ing to learn something more of the mat
ter.
The Admiral fully substantlatcd what
has been said above. and said that such
was the reputation of the city of Nor
folk In It's treatment towards the sailors
who were given shore liberty here that
many of the ships would not come into
this harbur for that purpose. giving
their crews liberty. ana that IL was his
intention, so far as 1t lay In his power
To keep the sailors from visiting Nor
folk in the future: that the men OF the
Baltimore. 120 In number. would be here
in Il day or two. to be paid off and dis
charged. and that arrangements were
now being made TO transfer them from
the receivinS-ship Franklin directly to
the transportation companies. ever
which they would travel in going to their
several homes.
These men VIII be paid, perhaps. on an
average of 5000 each. and as there are
l20 of them. this would amount to S2i-
900. OF course II is not fair to assume
that all OF this money would be spent in
this port. If the sailors were TO remain
but Il good part of the money would be
spent in the two cities, mostly for cloth
ing, as the first thing Il Jack Tar does
on getting his discharge, Is 10 lit him
self out comfortably in citizens attire
but under thu present condition OF affairs
zone OF these men will trade here.
Nhis matter should be carefully in
vcstlsatcd by the authorities OF Nor
folk, and ii the bully-raEgng does exist
it should be promptly suppressed. y
sailor as IL general thing is Il harmless
creature on shore. except sometimes
they get into a fracas among them
selves. They frequently become intoXi-
Gated to an extent that makes them
reel through the streets. but thcy sell
dom come into direct contact with citl-
zcns While there is no complaint made
as To Portsmouth, stil oar tradesman
must suffer equally with those OF Nor
folk in being deprived the patronage of
these United States sailors.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
ELIZABETH CITY.

Elizabeth City, N. c.. Feb. i7.-(Spe-
cial)-Aliss Sarah Gather. OF HEREFORD
y. c., Is visiting Miss Fannie Daw-
son. on Fearing street.
DR. Blackwell preached an cxcellen,
sermon 10 the order Of Red Men, which
has lately been organized ut this place
before Il large audience ut the Baptist
Church last night.
The Methodist are preparing to have
II big revival ut that church about the
iils, Of March
SNOW has been falling here all the
morning. and Judging from the present
prospects there viii be Il big fall before
the night Is out
The l-ansdon Dramatic Co. arrived to-
day from t.dentun. where they have
been playing before large houses night
ly. aud Will open their return weeks
engagement here Tonight with one of
their best plays, Camille"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW. "
Tuesday and Wednesday, VIII Re Two
Great Eargnin Dnys AT HammilI,s
This Week sale.

Don't you miss IL. Read this list OF
bargains.
Every yard of dress goods. your choice
IN this sale. CSC. yard. worth SOC. Csc
ana zoe.
l2i=c. percales will so at sac. a ward.
''c. colored silks will be sold at $50
Il yard.
81 colored silks will go at Csc. n ward.
6oc. table linens will be sold al 4Sc. n
yard.
25c. handkerchiefs (embroidered a,
l9c.
loo. handkerchiefs (embroidered) at
lie.
Toe. napkins will be sold at &c.
Sc. canton flannel will be sold at SIC
N.50 white blankets extra large) will
be sold 1T Csc a pair.
lac. comforts will be sold at 49c.
12lsc. Hamburgs will be sold at &c.
81 Kid gloves a; Iec. a pair
Sc. Hamburg cdgings will go at 4&c.
2oc. llamburgs will be sold at lac.
25c. Windsor ties (all silk) will be sold
at l9c
Sc. towels will go at 3a4c each.
Together with all ladies'. gents and
children's underwear. Remember these
bargains arc for cash.
HAMMILL'S. 800 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18

ton assembled. After n TWENTY-FIVE
minute stop. started on again, through
the finest farms of the world The
ground is covered with blooming wild
MOVERS. Orchards are about to bios
som. formers have all the spring work
done: One sees lots of gardens full of
salads etc, growing ana ready for tho
markets.
The boys are so delighted and, of
course, out here in this State the peopl,
Know the ship about to be commissioned.
everybody Is glad to see us and our
poor thronts have hallowed until we are
hoarse. One can 30 through this coun-
Try ana never see all It's beauties. We
are now fast approa ching the end of our
eventful ride.
The whole day has been through ono
or the finest farming districts OF this
country. In Il field of two miles long
by one mile wide counted ten gang
pioughs. eight horses to each, making so
horses at work in one field. Fresno
turned out and gave us a hearty well
come, and we have not stopped since
then only at tanks, but even they are
oelghtiul In this country. All the gar
dcn vegetables are growing finely, and
as Tor embarrassing, think California
beats all the States through which we
nave travelled. Very warm Arrived at
Mare Island Nnvy-yard at T:30 u. m.
FEB 10. and the boys glad to see the re-
ceiving ship Independence. and yet sor-
ry that the trip is over We have TO
lnank a lot of people for this good time.
the railroad people. the S. A. l.. and
southern Pacific. were ever thoughtful
ana looked after us finely. Our officers
ana all In their power To help things
along pleasantly. ana as we go aboard
Tonight and end our glorious trip. ! can
only say don't criticisc my poor attempt
to describe the trip
G. b. GITHENS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
EDENToN, N. c.

Edenton. y. c.. Feb. (Spcciall-
Mr. r. c. Radham after several weeks
absence is home again.
At this writing il Is very cold. and
enough snow IS falling to remind our
people that IL is yet winter and that
their supply OF wood and coal had bet
ter he looked after.
At the Baptist Church Sunday after
hS N at ! o'clock the funeral services
oil MfS- SARAH jackson, who died Erii,la V
afternoon AT her home on Queen street.
OF paralysis. took place. Rev. w. T..
watson. officiating. After the services
hcr remains were laid to rest in The
chnrUl yard.
Presiding Elder John occupied the null
PIT OF the Methodist Church Sunday
night, Rev. Mr.. Watson being out Of
town.
The Langdon Dramatic Co. closed
'heif engagement here Saturday night
when they presented Greed for Gold :"
nney ieit this morning for l:liaabcth
CITY. This company is an excellent one,
and made many friends here.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
WILSON,, NC.

wilson. n. c.. Feb. 17.-(SpeciaD-M
u. w. Wilson had very serious accI-
1ent last Saturday. He was saving
down IL tree ana when 1t fell 1t sprung
back. catching Mr.. Wilson's foot and
crushing the bone frightfully.
lhefc came very near being Il very
h.Nrlbir death here yesterday morning
NJ the Settler Hotel. Della Phylips. col
"red. was In second story window.
when. for some cause. she lost her .ba-
tahce and fell hoadlong from
me wlhdoy. The fall was about
iorty-hVc feet and had she struck the
Drick pavement below she would GER
| fanny nave been killed instantly. but
ny mex she struck on some clothes
ines in the street below. which caused
| inc force of the fall To be broken, SC
| mat she was not seriously hurt
Last night almost before our citizen.
| were aware of IL there blew up "a fear
! lul wind storm and by 10 o'clock II wn:
! freezing cold. This morning the snow |,
falling pretty rapidly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-18
Hcnfh or r,r. Epps,

Petersburg. Va, Feb. l7-tSpecial1-
Intelligence mas been received here If
the death II DIR. Richard Eppg, which
occurred this afternoon. at his home.
the deceased was nearly eighty years
OF age, and was one Of the weulthiest
and mos: prominent physicians in this
section of the State. During the war he
was II surgeon in the Confederate army
lie had twice married. He leaves a
WIDOW with six children. One son and
five daughters. He graduated In mod.
icine both at the Pennsylvania Uniyer.
sity and In Paris. and had q large prac-
tice r.