davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-14
which shows the high price which Beethoven
relics bring IN the International market.


Meyer-Helmund has just come out with
success as an opera composer, his one-act work,
"Triehka" having made a most favorable i'm
preston on its recent production at the
Municipal Theater in Frankfort The 1bretto
revives the old legend ofthe celebrated dancer,
who engaged by no less celebrated
brigand to give u gratuitOus and compulsory
performance in the middle OF forest. In
I" Trichka F" Marie Taglioni is made the
heroine of the story. Meyer-Helmund is well
known in this country as the composer OF
"The Daily Question" sol Thee I'm Think
ing, Marguerita,' etc.
Count Geza Won Zichy. former intendent of
the royal theaters of Buda-Pesth, has just pro-
duced an opera in that city of which he mas
written both the words and the music The
first two acts met with some success, put tne
last two failed completely. 1t is believed tnas
"Alar' will not remain in the repertory OF the
udaPesth opera-house, in spite OF the mag
nifcent way in which the work has been
mounted. The composer is we'll known as the
one-armed pianist An accident made 1t neces-
sary TO amputate one of his arms, but his ex-
ecution with the one hand that remains Is
simply prodigious.
An account was given last week OF the record
of forty-six hours at the piano recently made
at Cuneo by the Italian pianist Camillo Bau-
cia. 1t seems that in plishing this feat
he triumphed by one hour over an Engl1sh
pianist named Bird, who made record OF
forty-five consecutive hours at the piano. 1t
is now announced that the two champions viii
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HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

His Mamma-You children know more now
adays than they used to in my time, Freddie.
Freddie-That's coz there's more to know,
ma.-Roxbury Gazette.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-14
COLLARS AND CUFFS.

San Jose, May 13, 1896.
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OF course the social glory OF the week
was conferred In the ball Friday evening
IN the Tacoma theater. which has been
the scene OF many a similar festIvlty. but
never OF one mere handsomely arranged.
The immense stage, hailt eut for the
Cancers. came out over Tire entire par
cret. and was surrounded Vita tennis
net. festconed with hop vines. which are
extremely beautiful with hafF-forYuea
hcps. Great masses OF vines and heauff-
ful palms were banked at each side 81 the
proscenium arch. which was drspcd With
a brilliant Oriental flag OF orange and
black. and a net interviewer with vines
stretched across the top. The stage
proper was arranged as a deep forest
scene. and the effect vas heightened By
the palms and vines placed at the ex-
trene rear Of the stage. Tho boxes
ware drsped with the American and Brit
ish flags. ard the roiors OF the various
clubs represented were combined IN the
decorations. Punch was served on n side
table covered with ivy and sweet peas,
and tees wsrre served n tse gsntlemen's
rArior. The balcony was a mass % bop
vines and halls OF Faidenrea and 3m-
mortelies were suspended az Intervals.
the entire effect being especially besutt-
ful. even before TIE gay company el'ed
tAe place. THE committee having tha
decorations IN charge consisted o. Mrs
A w Martin Mrs. Melbourne bailey.
Ms G. ~. Marble, Mrs w 81. EStnn
Miss Pass. Miss Seymour Miss THlltnx-
hast Mrs w. n. Eaton formed the
committee on teas
Among those noticed On TIE grounds
from Cav 20 dsy were Mr. ard Mrs.
G.zhllf Mr.. Fannie A Bailey NJ ana
Mrs. Tiiiiasn v. Rur-gi Mr. ard Rfrs +
NJ wfrxiow. Mr.. ard Mrs T7,orsss
gfrxs. Nr. ana Mrs rhllp Eershavs
Mr. 9 81 Na~hie. Nj ard M T-,,etse-
Mrs ~ortea. % waShlnrton rltv- re
Misses rursvtNe. Nr. and Nsrs T-iifrr-
hast. Mr. ans Mrs. sellssnrne Bag1ev
Mr. and Mrs C. n MMllken Mr. van
sfistsnwev. es Victoria. A1r. ana Ms Z y
Manning Nrs. A. =. BnH Dr.. ara Mrs
George {. wawnSr. Mrs. W II Eaton
Mrs. W W Evans. sfr ard Mrs Samuel
vfses0n. Mr. ard Mrs. T. Y Tyfler. q
Seattle Mr.. sn1 Mrs A I Tonsoy. ~r
Ana Mr. a r. Trtehars. Mr. RnS Ms
Chester ThcTne. DlsNap ana sfrs Ra-ksy
str. ans Mrs. A. X Martin. Mr. and Mrs.
q / fsalstsas. Mr. ard M claude
See1ey Mrs ana Ms Wfafesanuts NJ
nu& Mr.. George Browne. Ms Bfhfsr
Nr AHt Mrs. FRANK e. Snarra Mss
wrcoS - SEATTLE MIS- Bsrcest e Sc
afties Nrs C. = &ersba& Mrs avery
~ HnNe~aesl rae Msesas 3aEeTs1E M
ans Mrs Carsfens, Miss Caratens.
ard N2ss sneTTy al e Victor.
~. and Mrs. q p Fy5ce. tsss
Nassea Esad3aeS Mss IasGl.e. Afses
Browne. Mrx James Y Ashtna 2r AKA
NTs. Haas Hlssv. Miss Davis Ms RlEus
asfss Issrrieksau. Mrs. sawyer 8gr ana
MTs. cauaa. * Victoria G&eat. NycoI. *
sS&tslss Lieut. Carr. % TscseF!as Ar. PaE~
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ballard sociai News.

The home of AIR and Mrs. M. Duffy.
overlooking the waters OF Shilshole pay.
was invaded BY merry crowd last sat
arday evening and one of the most de-
ughiful parties OF the season was enjoyed.
The occasion was q surprise on Mrs Duny
in honor of her birthday. Dancing, music
and games were enjoyed, and delicious
repast was served at an appropriate
hour. Among the presents 70 Mrs. Duffy
WAS beautiful parlor lamp. Those pres
err we're Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Duffy, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Kean, Mr.. and Mrs. Haggerty.
Nr. and Mrs Weir. Mr.. and Mrs. GIL.
srr and Mrs Weise. Mr.. and Mrs T.
Powers. Mr.. and Mrs Prue. Mr.. and Mrs.
washington, Miss Flora Beatue, Mss
Maggie Beattle, Miss Maggie Barton. Miss
Katie Mcintyre, Miss Katie keane, Mr..
McGee. AR j. Beattie. M, w Beattie,
Mp. George Shields. Mr.. J. Carpenter. Mr..
y. Washington Mr.. Charles Pearce, Mr..
n. Dnmar. Mr. j. Gllmartin. Mr. b. A.
Williams. Mr. T. Parker. Mr.. p. Maher.
Mr. VI. Dagger Mr. G. Keane, Mr.. j.
Beattle. Mr.. L. Mereve.
Master Leo Horgaa and Master Carl
EIorgan entertained their young friends
wlth a pleasant party at their mothers
residence on Leary avenue Friday afker-
noon. The liftle ones pisys1 AZ sorts
80 games wieh az the vivac.ty OF youth.
Delicious refreshments were served ard
a very enjoyable afternoon VAS spsnt
Those present were. Niss Mary Morris,
Afss Lliig Jack, M.ss Berthe jack, Miss
Ceorsie Shields. Mss Grace Sullivan,
Mss Mamie HOLLAND. Miss Christina J0r-
dan Miss Jennle Van Peften. Niss Cara
Johnson Miss GEgt.e NilcoEer. Master
Eden Morris Master Charlie Morris. Mas
tar EssseI Fiaeerin Master Assg D1eeil,
gan Master leo Horgan, Master Andrew
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E. church ensoye1 . delightful days ous-
trg ~ Woodland park ard Green lake
"wednesday. There was q large attend
ance, and the usual amusenenss were
thoroughly enjoyed
A successful social was held on Wetnss-
day aigas u thu vacant store next 20 the
Marine Savings bank. under the auspices
o. the Wonen's Guild OF S. Stephens
Episcopal church
Mr.. ard Mrs John MeGeoch ana chill
drea arrived a. Ballard Tuesday nigh.
from Mawaukee. Wis. They VIII visi.
their parents. Mr.. ard Mrs. Michael Pow
erx
Miss Jessie Young. Of OsBrien. IL visit
fnE her sister, Mrs. Laclen Hawiey
The ladies OF the Altar Society OF 81.
Asphonso's chapel vii give an ice cream
SS-sd on Wednesday evening next In the
store next 70 the Marine Savings hank.
Fred ksilog returned 10 Ballard Sunday
morning. after a business trip 10 Chicago
and other Eastern points.
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Lookine pretty on the wheel.
New York Sun

IT have noticed OF late" says physi-
clan. "a growing desire on the part OF
cyclists to look pretty awheel. and IN
place OF WOODEN sweaters negiges shirts
are worn extensively. and light under
garments have in q measure sappiantec
wooden ones. This IS great mistake IL ac-
counts FOR the colds, sore threats AMI
many complaints heard nowadays. For
easy going on moderately cool days MOO.
en- garments are not absolutely necessary,
but they are certainly desirable al all
times. A wheelman who goes In for ap-
pearaneas, and after long ride on a hot
dav finds a cool spot and lies down for a
rest viii find out his mistake the next
morning Cycling Is a refreshing, health
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Tscoma- AUG. H.-gpscfai-Taccna's
-Four Husdrsd mlxA. have been seen any
day last week gathered en- nasss about
the beautiful courts Of the Tacoma Tennis
Ciuo. AL eagerly watching ths splendid
playing OF tbs various enthusiasts who
met 20 do friendly battle OF ms field.
The whole tournament has proved most
delightful Perfect tennis weather. SUI
perb games, interested spectators ready 70
applaud each good point made, dainty
summer gowns and the most attractive
Of tea tabls< presided over gracsously by
the officers Of the Ladies Tennis Cub
these were q few OF sne many pleasant
items tsat made up the charming occa-
sson. The week has been one Of rnucn
gayety thrown into q summer almost en-
TREY given up to outdoor enjoyment, and
popular opinion has declared that never
waz rhe annual tournament 30 wholly
enjoyable. out-of-town visitors are loud
in their praises OF the splendid courts.
and many Of the vixtors have remained
over for q few days visit, enjoying Ia
coma's many lovely drives and resorts TO
the fullest extent.
The Tacoma hotei has been the scene
OF no little gayety during the week.
large number Of distinguished guests hav-
Ing stopped over from their Alaska vsy-
age 10 spend q few weeks Ia tbs city,
and parIor "A. has rung with msrth and
music. impromptu dances. concerts and
receptions besng much enjoyed.
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Tacoma society Notes.
Mrs. ". o. Hayden has gone fer visit
The Misses woIhsrs went 90 Dslano
Beach en- Friday.
Mss Charlotte Dewey has returned from
q visit 70 Victoria
Mr. Clarence Van n King in waiting Mr..
Robert C. Newell
Mss Grace Anderson. Of Seattle. Il visit
Ing Mrs 7. l. Stiles.
Mrs James II ashton goes TO Portland
Cor visit this week.
Miss Amy Burnett. OF Seattle. 10 visiting
Miss Jessie kershzw
Mrs H. NJ Thomas Is the Ruest Of Mrs
Sfailcup a. SteIiaceom-
Mr.. and Mrs. Tytler. OF Seattle. are the
guests OF Mrs. c. II. Marble
A large party o. ladies' spen. Tuesday at
Aanzantta Lodge. Aanry's ISLAND
Mrs E. R. Pierce will leave Tuesday for
her old home al Cedar Rapids Ia
ar J. W Peck and family vii remove
20 North Yakima the ist OF September.
Mrs. A r. Prichard gave a charming
luncheon last Saturday 70 a few friends
Mrs. A. V Fawcett was thrown from her
carriage last week and severely injured
Mr. and Mrs. : VI Jackson have taken
the house vacated by Ar. Frank Graham.
The Misses Underwood are entertaining
Mrs. L. ). j. Hunt. OF Seattle. at the Ia
coma.
Miss Rilev. OF Seattle. was the guest OF
Mrs. Phiiip Kershaw during the tennis
tournament.
Mrs. C. Fl. Marble entertained Mr.. Cas-
sieay. or Victoria. one Of the visitors At the
tournament
Mss Lizzie cospsr gave a birthday din
ner Thursday evening at her country home
at Sfeilacoom.
The Misses Underwood entertained few
friends al dinner Friday evening at the
Tacoma hotel.
Miss Anna Mitchell spent the week with
the family OF Rev. A. n. Thompson. on
fashon island.
Miss Charlotte Dewey and Gen. L. p
Bradley expect to leave for Lake Cush-
man nexs week.
the guest Of Mrs. George K. White at the
tennis tea Wednesday.
The Misses Wolbert gave a large ana en-
toyable receptlon Tuesday. IN honor Of
Mrs.. George III. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Mather and Miss
Makher. OF Chicago. spent a few DAYS in
the city on their return from Alaska.
Mrs c. IL. Armstrong. who has spent
the year with her sister, Mrs. Gear, will
leave September for her home 10 Indiana.
Hou. 4. s. Meany visited friends In the
city last week. and delivered a fine histori-
cal address before the teachers institute.
Mrs. Fred r. Reed. who has Just re-
turned from Cripple Creek and Colorado
SPRINGS, Is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Alex
aBder Reed.
Mrs, 5. x. White. of the Annie Wright
seminary, has returned from Pactdc Grove
Cal. where she has been spending her va
cation In laboratory work IN the summer
school OF science OF Leland Stanford uni
vsrsity.
The following ladies scent Thursday de-
lightfnlly az the home OF Mrs. Blaine on
Lake Nv asnngtons Mrs. O. w prichard
Mrs. r. 5. sherman. Mrs. A. r. Prichard
Mrs. Howard J0slyn. Mrs A. r. prichard
Mrs. T. g. Gear. Mrs. G. H. Armstrong;
Mrs. h. X. Pierce. Miss May Hall.
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ely. Mr.. Beeehzm. Mr.. whsthcuss and Mr.
Barhe45er.
The children Of the Episcopal Sunday
school as vel as some Of the older ones
ensoyad picnic a. Aukiiteo On Tuesday.
Nrx Mics. Of Monte cr1sso, 10 in the
CITY. the w8es< CT Mrs L D. Gcdshail-
Nr. ana Mrs. @. ". Swafwe,l ard Mr..
ard Mrs. j. e S.alwsll retnrnsd On Wed
re~iay from al outing At Courevtile.
Shse. Of this city. VIII De married on the
first OF September ~ Vancouver. 3. c..
where Miss McGhie Is now visiting her
brother.
CIR. Lot wn 1ur. OF snohonsish. WAS In
the city on Tuesday.
Messrs. Brewer and Miller made . n.y.
Ing trip 70 WaaScom on Tuesday.
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Sheetings and Mus
Inns.

lots.
ss-lnch Fallbrook Brown Muslin, reg
ular price SC. clearing sale price &C.
Extra Fine Barlow Bieachsd Muslin.
regular price &c, clearing sale price
4isc.
45-inch Bleached Dover Sheetlng.
regular price loo. clearing sale price &c.
45-inch Unbleacaed Mohawk Sheet
Ing. regular price l2c. clearing sale
price Sc.
81 Mohawk Sheeting. 6leaehed. reg
ular price 12i2o, clearing sale price loo.
~ Peauot SheetIng, bieached. regu-
lar price loo, clearing sale price E1zc.
So Bleached Pequot Sheeting, regu-
lar price lsc. clearing sale price 1Sc-
Bear Hill Cambria, regular price &C.
clearing sale price TIC.
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There Il more c1tarrh n tbs section %
s9e esesrtry tear All ogher diseases u4s TO-
gesh rr ana antI are las1 sew years vas
supnasea 10 ae tncuFaAae- Fer 2 great
guNly yezrs acc ogs pronounced $ a l5cai
disease. ard srszerlas8 local rerneS ieS. AM
Sr constantly kaAzaE - cure with seca9
tres naenE, pronounced u iacurabis. SCI
snca has pr0Eea catarTA 70 be a const5t1-
ftsrsf disease ard therefore reg2irek ean-
sslr9stanal treatment. Aaiss CssArra Cure.
manufactured BY +. J. Cheney & Co. To-
1eAa one. IS tie oaty constitutional cGre
en- ne market IL - taken internally in
doses from - drops - a teaspo0ne 1L II
aets ssr@gs Isl On re 6SoaH Ard Mucous sur
fscez - ghs system THev offer ons h4r-
drss dollars fer any case L fails 70 cure.
Ssad Tar csreulRrs and testimonials Aa-
dress 3 CHENEY Il Co. Toledo O.
sold ny druggists. TSe-
HATS Family .stlis are the beat
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Ginghams.


Exceptionally good bargainA
Gordon and Dark Mixed staple ~
Dress Ginghams, new sssorImehf
regular price Sc. clearing sale price q
Renfrew Giaghams, in mixed 81.
terms. regular price loc, clearing ssk
price &c.
Manville Brocade Zephyrs. linen -
ISIS. fast eolors, former price ia
clearing sale price Sc.
Plain Pongee Suiting. chamoray q
isA, grays. blues and pink, rsgntwI
price l0c. clearing sale price 70.
Scotch zephyrs, I'm tine checks andl
piaids. regular price Ac. clearing ~
price l5c-
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The Bargain Counter Finance.
Chicago Record.

Mrs. Eighty. don't you think every
dollars worth ought to be worth a dol
lar7"
Yes. II one is selling: but when one Is
buying one should always expect to get a
dollars worth for IS cents
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full sport IL simple health rules are fol-
lowed. II Is dangerous IL they are dis
regarded"
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Where the Work Comes In.

Minister'S Wife--You haven't been out
of your study an hour this week. What
is theAnatter?
aIinister-Some OF the congregation say
my sermons are too long, and I've been
trying to write a short one.
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THE SEATTLE ACADEMY.

T-nzec.arlan. Autumn term begins Sep
tsvzher J. 1SSS. A fla faculty CT expert
srseea feaen4rs University preparatory
aoYk a xpssc4alfy. Regular courses OF
study. ample facilities. laboratories etc.
E,sSeaftsn coEs esl1eut. terms FeasonApse.
For prospectus address THE SEATTLE
ACADEMY. Seattle. Wash.
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Shirt Waist Bargains.

Prices cut with a vengeance All
must go. Now is your opportunity.
Ladies' Shirt Waists. hght. DARK and
medium colors. good styles. worth up
10 TSc. clearing sale price Csc
Ladies Shirt Waists. were up TO 70.
all handsome styles and desirable pat
terms. some with detached white coli
lars, clearing sale price SIC
Ladies shirt Waists, IN a variety OF
the choice styles. were sold AZ high as
<lis. clearing sale price &c
Ladies Shirt Waists. the finest of
this seasons make, including Grass
Lanens, Sheer Dimsties and BatisIes,
detached white collars and cuffs, for
nlsr price up 70 s5.ss. clearing sale
price s1.eo.
Misses Shlrt Waists. sizes Is TO So.
some with white collars. very latest
styles, were up to sl.4a, Clearing sale
price &c.
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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-30
NONrH MATEN.

Dec 2o,-Mr. Il. A Plerpont has employed
a man to dig cstem to furnish water for
ms barn, The digging is mostly in rock
NM NM DDS fair to prove u job for the winter
mneS nave already dug through four feet of
Miss Rosalind Smith was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. 5. S. Vibbert of Clintonvile,
:, The Congregational church annual meet
thhs VIII De held in the lecture room after
noon at 2 O'clock.
Miss Carrie McGaughey of Wallingford is
10 De the alto singer in the Congregational
quartet next Sunday morning
MI. and Mrs, A. 3. Clinton entertained a
party or friends and relatives at their home
On Amas day and evening. Mrs. Bevins Of
MIIerlueh ana Mrs Vinton and son of New
maven were or the party.
Mr.. ana Mrs. w. h. Roberts gave a dinner
TO eighteen friends ON Christmas day
me widow of Mr. Brazil Bradley was the
guest OF Mrs. ii. NJ. Blakeslee on Xmas
Two men, with two hounds, shot a fox
near Sacketts Point bridge on Xmas morn
Miss Lucy Bigelow will leave this week
Tor stay of two months in Salem, Vil-
glnla, in the family of Mr.. George H. Pier
Mr.. and Mrs John Hull entertained Mr.,
Hulls sisters on Christmas day, Miss Kate
HuIl and Mrs. George Talmadge and family.
MI. and Mrs, d: w. Patten gave Il family
party during Christmas time
The reunion of the Congregational church
and Sunday school is to be held in the sun
day school room on Thursday evening Dec
the 81. watch night service will be
l held IN the center chapel at the close of
the exercises in the church. This meeting
will be in charge of the Y p. s. c. f.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Thorpe gave Christ
mas dinner this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Bradley were guests
OF MI. and Mrs. w. S. Lines in New Haven
ON Christmas day.
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Financial.
There Were Few Important Dealings in
Stocks Yesterday.

49, :"
New ! ork, Dec. zS'-Ine early DEAL
ings at the stock. exchange to-day were
characterized by extreme dullness. and
~ e,,o.,,,+,o,.
- 9 &c" ~
stances, were unlfnportant. Ihe opera
lions were confined entirely to the
board room, traders who ,vare unsett1ad
:,
- 'N-- ~ INC lni''ie''is''e
course OF prices
The absence of foreign orders con-
+rih,tad ~ tha d,unass ya+ tho DOL,
Vi BUSINESS ulu not prevent prices rom
iiloVfns W lilou i' tile oiily no'aoie :,
rHceptloli having peeli i'eia"aie anu
.luosoAi, "iiiIn ueci!iieu A7s' " - =
nlallli"I eaii' alrei i!9llis poih'' " o.
zen 70 o!A' neaulns was aiso weak
anu oecllileo apoul polli.' " @o9s' ~
the meantime tle general ilst showed
flslns telueIIcy' anu curing the al
terhoon speculation deVelopea very
rirm tone.
me shorts covered freeiy on DIS
patches from washington that 5ecre-
tary Olhey had expressed the OPINION
tnat the CUBAN dlihculty may pc set
tied under the cleveland adminlstra-
ton, and that the granting OF Cuban
autonomy would De the SUBJECT OF
message by President Cleveland before
the expiration OF his term.
Although this news lacks confrma-
ton, the market rules on higher
plane. Kansas and Texas preferred,
Manhattan, burlington and Quincy,