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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

How long have you and Mr.. Smith
worked togetherY' was asked of Mr.
Reginald de Koven, land how many on
eraa have you written?" I'VE began 10
write together just ten years ago. replled
the composer. "Our first opera was called
The Begun When we wrote Il was IN
bank in Chicago, and Mr.. Smith was a
newspaper writer. We wrote the niece
more for our own amusement
than for anything else bl,t
having written II, and fond.
ly imagining II to be good we bothered
the life out of every manager who came
to Chicago, until Col. McCaull finally n,ro-
duced II. The cast was a remarkabie one
most of its members being stars at fhe
present time. "Our next offense." said MIR
smith, continuing the narrative. eva :
Don Quixote,' which was written for The
Bostonians The veteran, H. c. Barnatee
played the part of the Don. The part
was exceedingly acrobatic in its Character
and during the run Of the opera Mr.. BAR
nabee was knocked about so much and
did so many gyInnastic fcats that he ex-
hausted his entire salary in buying poail-
tees and court plaster. Robin Hood cam
next. 1t was played in Boston for fouy
weeks to empty benches, and the Boston
critics declared 1t 10 be beneath criticism
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

THE Hghwayman," DeKoven and
Smiths new opera, IS the newest produce
tion IN New York where II has made a
big success. The story of the niece Is Iaid
IN England about 100 years ago, and is
more romantic than comic. There is a
capt. Scarlet, the highwayman, who gains
TINS souDriquet from his scarlet coat and
mask. The heroine, Lady Constance. dis
covers that in reality Scarlet was former
iy her sweetheart, and obtains for him a
pardon. This pardon falls into the hands
Oh government official, who was the
original cause of Scarlets downfall. He
withholds the pardon until the hero can
be shot or hanged. TO obtain the docu-
ment Constance DISCUSSES herself as Scar
let, and holds up the coach in which the
aforesaid government official Is travelling
Two other characters, also disguised as
Scarlet, hold up the same coach. MANY
complications arise from this plentitude
Of Scarlets, all Of whom are arrested. In
the end Scarlet and Constance are mar
rled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Monday and Tuesday nights and Tues
day matinee, When London Sleeps"
Friday and Saturday nights and satur-
day matinee. Otis Skinner in prince Ru-
dolph.'
The theater will be open four nights and
for two matinees this week.
when London Sleeps" and prince Ru-
dolph" are both new plays to Savannah
theater-goers. They are both opposed in
character. The holidays are notably poor
days for theaters Yesterdays audiences
at "A Stranger in New York" however,
were an exception. Hoyt's latest play,
With the prestige of a successful run in
New York where it is still being played
was too strong an attraction for Christmas
and the rain, and it was played to large
audiences.
The story of when London Sleeps IS
drawn from the circus ring. Queenie Car
ruthers. the queen of the slack wire it
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

made of Blzet's music. There is In the
character of Carmen" as it has been
sung, a magnetic fascination for the pub
lie of which it will probably not tire for
many years, and the leading impersona-
ton has been that of Nine. Emma Calve.
For an actress who has never seen Nine.
Calve to invest her performance with so
much of the essence of The accepted char
acter is certainly an achievement. Miss
Morrison will be seen here in Carmen"
ON Jan. T.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

handsome offer TO appear in one number
or a continuous performance. giving an
act of the Gladiator" He said 1t was
below hiss dignity TO accept such an offer.
Mr.. Felix Morris, the character comedian
of Mr.. Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Com
pany only a few weeks ago appeared in
vaudeville in New York without appar-
entity lniuring his dignity Maurice Bar
rymore appeared in vaudeville last win
ter and is now playing at the head Of
Klaw and Erlanger's "A Ward of France .
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

The scene Of Julia MarIowes new plav
Is laid at the castle OF Countess Valeska.
IN 1907, just before the battle of Fries
land, and of course, one of the chief fig
ures in the play Is the Emperor Napoleon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

with Robespierre's passport. gazing hor-
ror stricken on the self-saerihcing man
about to meet his doom.
The Boston Daily Advertiser has this 10
say OF Miss Rosabe Morrison's produc.
ton Of Carmen" which was given les
first performance in Boston: "The gem
eral scheme OF the play naturally follows
somewhat the opera, and lavish use was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

In Russia all the companies use a roper
toire and change the bill nightly. The
companies are numerous, the season lasts
iorty-two weeks, and popular plays are
performed as many as forty or fifty times
In one town. This insures large revenue.
Play piracy Is unknown in Russia be-
cause 1t Is impossible there No play can
be announced or advertised until the
Dramatists' Clubs agent has issued the
permit and that official, or his assistant.
is obliged to be present at all perform
ances TO see that the requirements are
complied with.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

MA Sweetest Girl" the plaintive coon"
song by Leander Richardson and Andrew
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

The town council of Mankato, Kan. in
tends TO stop by ordinance the singing.
hummlng or whistling of the song "A Hot
Time in the Old Town Tonight" At To-
peka's fall festival this song was adopted
by the karnival knights, and the thou
sands who visited Topeka went home sing
half the Kansas population have Joined in
the chorus, and in the towns it has be-
come an intolerable nuisance. In 1894 the
town council of Mankato squelched the
whistling and singing OF After the Ball"
II passed an ordinance under the nuisance
law lining each and every person 50 cents
Tor each and every time he or she might
be proved guilty of whistling or singing
After the BALI between the hours of g
O'Clock in the morning and 10 O'clock al
night. The hot time" song the Mankato
people say, has become an intolerable nui-
ance and must be squelched.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

Robert Downing recently declined a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-26

1.-THE Geisha" which has prospered ia
mously in Berlin, will soon be tried in
French.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-21

II AN very sure. II had It to do over nsai..
would net marry"
The only person who could possibly ind
pleasure in those words would DO q sour old
maid. crusty old bachelor. or tho individual
who uttered them.
Was neither the ono nor the other.
The one person Sho could find tho least
pleasure IN the II was the Indy dual who WA
married IN the person utteriag them.
was that individual.
MY wife was tho speaker.
MY love. said gontly. as was my wont ON
occasions OF doE-estic disturbance, II think
You don't really mean that"
What you think and what know arc en-
tire'y different matters" she respo. ded, A. I
observed small hectic spot on the end Of hss
nose. feminine storm sSral be needed.
Granted. my love-" l bowed, but 70.
shouldn't tell everything you know"
That isn't everything" and there was q
knifs edge in the short. hard laugh which FOL-
lowed It.
This was not the first time my wifo had
sought to kindlo tho ires Of Jealousy In her
husbands bosom. Nor was It the first Tina
she had failed. One can't exactly explain
WHY. but II Il n woll-known ma .rimonial fact
that both parties to a marriage cannot be jeal-
Gus. In this instance my wife's husband WA
not the Jealous one.
"D uHIilllEs eUnllcu, inc COmDrehoa-
svepcss Of your KNOWLEDGE surprises and de-
lights me. At tho same time must still con-
tend that when You snv what you said a few
moments ago you do not really mean It,"
The small hectic p:Ot flashed out aud lighted
M MY wife's face.
II think know what ] am talking about"
she said with a ilirt OF the handsome silk skirt
l had given TO her onl! three days ago.
What you think and what fnow are on
tirey different matters" | replied. following
tho original as nearly as l could.
She had evidently heard tho words before
and their fo:ce compelled her to silenoe
Con slider moment what you have ,aid"
] continued. and you will, as a sensibls ws-
man, SEQ that your husband, as usual,
rivht,"
II don't SEQ why a womnns husband is the
ONLY one OF them who should always DO riRhI""
out across tho gulf bstwesn US. "N"'A HASA
mad not come prepared TO argue any dirl-
cult ptoposltions OF that nature, and at once
began 10 sheer " in safer waters.
That Is merely begging the question" I
said with nm mir OF superiority which had 40
band, What YOU said was thatif you had it to
dc OYER again , YOU w?aldn't marry" ...
E,Enr; tril }on wouldn't a woman doesnt
knoM what she IL getting into, and when she
mas discovered she can't get out OF It,"
'but you seem To forget one thing, my love-"
sail soothi"Gly, for wouldn't have hurt my
Wlics feelings for all tho world.
'FOrget Forget sho AL swered in A tone
which VAS or anger rather than OF bitterness,
l WINS glad To observe, How can | f0rget2"
Sou have"
II awe forgotten nothing" and she pinched
our large tomCats tail 81 mali"ious,y that tho
old gent arose with hurried dignity and walked
out OF tho room.
But YOU have, my dear" | insisted. "You
have entirely forgotten that you were q widow
when | married YOU"
WhereupOn with toss OF her shApely and
nd Wapf nuf AZ
III. cat, leaving hor husband quite alone and
sad. W. ]. LAhPToA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-21
VIII.

We have seen that weseyanism was. At first,
IN no sense church. The early con ferences
were chiefly useful for the settlement OF points
OF doctrine and discipline and for tho examina-
ton ana accrcditlng OF fellow laborers. Fora
'ohS Tine As we have seen, John Wesley was
practically omnipotent within tho bounds of
his society. II was inevitable, however. that
tho powers OF tho yearly conference should
continually increase. Tho result OF tho tendency
was that In 1874, Wesley could no longer delay
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-21

already the subject Of satire. and opponents
endsavored TO make him ridicuIousi neverthe-
less. owing to his undisputed scholarship and
generally recognized ability. TO his brother
Samuels powerful influence. and to the friend
ship OF the rector. he was chosen fellow In
March. 1929. He had not yet taken his masters
degree, but such we're known TO be his gifts and
attachments that within two months no was
elected Greek lecturer and moderator OF the
classics. His methods OF study after hc en-
tered upon his fellowship were. rs stated by him
self: Mondays and Tuesdays. devoted to Greek
and Roman historians and poets; Wednesdays.
to logic and ethics; Thursdays. to Hebrew and
Arabic; Fridays, to metaphysics and natural
philosophy; Saturdays. to oratory and poetry;
Sundays. to divinity. He likewise studied
French and entertained himself with expert
ments In natural science. After taking his
degree OF master of arts In February. 1927.
when he delivered three orations In Latin. Wes-
ley formed for himself an ascetio scheme Of
life. writing to his mother that he had taken
leave OF leisure and Intended TO be busy tho
rest OF his days. From August. 1877. to Novem-
her. 1870. lie of'ciAted as his fathers curate at
Epworth and wroote. While holding this posi-
ton he was absent about three months, and
In September. 1873. was ordained priest at
Oxford. Wesley would undoubtedly have re-
NAMED many years At Epworth ir tho rector of
Lincoln College had not written TO him letter
stating that. to preserve discipline and good
Il was Judged necessary that tho
junior fellows. who were indicators. should. In
person. attend to tho dutios OF their once. In
OF this appeal John Wesley re-
turned to his college and remained there for
six years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-21

John Wrsley's son, samuel was 10 years OF
ago when his father died. Samuel's mother.
clio wife or John. was the youngest daughter Of
John White. Puritan divine OF great learning
perpetual fellow OF New College. Oxford, and
frcnuont preacher there. lie WAS prosecuted
in 1880 Ivy Archbishop I.aud for preaching
against Aimininnsm ana the ceremonies OF the
Established Church; thirteen years ArtsrwArd
no was chosen IA member OF the Westminster
Assembly, and became one OF its three Assoss-
ors. In 1904 ho and some OF his friends had
projected tho new colony OF Massachusetts
IN New England, anil, after surrounding numer-
ous obstacles, had secured patent. Dorchester,
Mass. received its name from the fact that this
John White WAS, for many years, rector Of
Trinity Church In Dorchester. England. Some
writer's represent him as having accom- PAM od n
body Of emigrnnts TO Now England. but Edward
Everett asserts that. like Robinson In refer
snce TO Plymouth, John White never set foot
upon the soil OF Massachusetts, although
he was the most efficient promoter of
tho undertaking which resulted IN tho set.
ticment OF tho colony. His daughter, tho
mother OF Samuel Wesley, was also the niece OF
tho famous DIR. Thomas Fuller, author OF tho
Worthless" who describes tho Rev. John
white as grave without being morose" and
~ having. Tin tho course of his long ministry
sxp'nnded the Scriptures all over aud half
through again, aud WAS % much beloved by his
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-21
1 4 4.

Samuel and susannah Wesley were the par
ents OF nineteen children; but. when their
rvctory at Epwvrth wus burned In February.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-06

Reid has promised Broadwood n match with a
st. Andrews team, and he has assured him
further that there will be no difficulty in ar
ranging, on his arrival. additional matches with
teams representing the East and the West, as
well as a contest against an "Al America"
team. Needless to say, he has also told Broad
wood that a team OF golf amateurs may rely
upon a hearty welcome at every club and links
throughout the country.
1t is understood that the visitors will DO at
Chicago in time for the amateur championships
of 1s97. They will bring n couple OF profession
ais with them, and, as Willie Park, Jr.. also in
tends TO play. the next American open cham
pionship promises to be the most important as
yet held in this country. The next letter from
Broadwood will probably contain the full. an-
n~ouncement.
The work on the links at Mount Hope will be
finished by July 10, but il is proposed to cut and
roll the turf daily until September before per-
hitting the club members to play on their new
course. The links will be ready for the Labor
Day competitions, a handicap for three prizes at
eighteen holes, in which the players will be d.
vided into two classes. An International match
could be played on any date in September.
But little need be added to the description of
the Mount Hope course published in THE Sun
on April . to depict the present appearance of
the links and what they are to be, except that
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-06
LAFMAKE RS IN A SNARL.
The Pennsylvania LeEtsiature's Session Likely
TO End in q Row.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 5.-Thc Legislature is
now drifting rudderless and Gov. Hastings has
been appealed to by the alarmed crew to save
them from s~hipwreck. Just ahead are the break
ers of q bankrupt Treasury.
fractional troubles have so disorganized the
House RS to make it almost impossible to trans
act business in an orderly way. Speaker Boyer
now admits that the Legislature will be in SEES.
sion until the middle OF July. There has been
20 much petty jealousy that the workers in the
House have been unable to make any
Roadway in legislation. Rival political in
terests have also interferod with business.
Having exhausted all its ingenuity in the way
OF devising methods of increasing the revenues
of the State, the Legislature has asked Gov.
Hastings to come to the rescue. There Is reason
to believe, however. that the Governor will allow
the Legislators to work out the problem for them
selves. He thinks, as do his advisers, that 1t is
the duty OF the law-making branch to devise
revenue schemes and not that OF the Executive
department OF the State government. There is
no doubt, too, that the resolution calling upon the
Governor for regarding the States
revenues and for suggestions as to new subjects
for taxation originated in the camp OF his enc
mics In the Senate.
some interesting political Developments are
expected as n result OF the strained relations be-
tween the Governor and a certain element in
the Legislature. Major Levi g. McCauley, the
one,aEmed veteran; who is prominently men
- W.
General, is strongly supported by the Governor,
and II Is said that his greatest strength is the
probable favor OF Senator Quay through the
good offices OF the Governor. II there should he
a break between the chief lieutenants OF Senator
Quay and the Governor, then the chances OF the
Chester candidate for Auditor-Genera would
rapidly fade, inasmuch rs Senator Quay's follow.
fortunes by advancing one OF his selections FOR a
State. office. Strange stories are also rife as
to the desire OF Senator Quay 10 compose
the differences which have existed between
Dayid Martin, the Philadelphia combine leader,
and himself. 1t is reported here that Senator
Quay Is more than anxious TO make up with Mar
tin. and TO bury the past. Right here, however, is
where Senator Quay is skating ON thin leo. II
he gets too sweet ON Martin, according to the
political prophets. the element in
philadelphia will turn against him and break
his power IN the state. Politicians here are ex-
necting a big row before the Legislature adj
journs, and as IL looks now the break is not far
distant. All the conditions favor Just such a
f%actionAi breakup AS occurred at the close Of
the session two years ago, when Gov. Hastings
allied himself with the anti-ouay organization
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-06

Trick l. Apart from the principle Of its being
right to play 2 second hand when holding A Q
10 and less than four trumps, Y knows that A
probably has an honor in the suit from which he
leads a small card.
Trick 9. Whether Y leads trumps without
showing his suit or leads the spade queen, tho
result Is the same; an easy slam for w. II Y
leads the spade, b covers with the imperfect four
Ghetto, and whether Y then tries the diamond
Jack first or leads trumps at once makes no
difference.
II the hands OF Y and 2 are transposed, It is a
slam for w, no matter what A leads; but 1t il
important to remember that certain positions of
the cards must arise In a large number Of deals,
and II the position Is such that the lead will
make no difference In some cases. but may in
others. the player should open his hand in such
Il manner as TO secure the advantage to himself
II the cards lie favorably for him, because II
they do not lie well for him his lead makes no
difference.
Small as the difference is in this example, It
might have been lost II Y had NOT put on the
club queen second hand, which goes'to show that
1t requires very close playing to get at the true
results of different openings.
OUR PROBLEMS.
The problem published May % is solved by N
leading a trump. S discarding spade 10. n then
leads spades twice. S discarding diamonds until
4 let's go n club. whoreupon 8 discards club 7.
Here Is one composed by Prof. Edwin s. Lewis
Of the Princeton hist Club. Hearts are trumps,
n is to lead, and with 3 for u partner to win all
eight tricks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-06

the audience to announce tho next piece on ~.
programme and WAS surprised to notice many
chorus what the matter was and she replied. ~
why they've all been weeping. and N.
teaF go E!!is tmn% w w egr / 'Sm nd ben e as more sGg sp2ss,
in fact It was with difficulty that ] then "a.
strained my own tears, 80, sudden was The OK.
PLANTATION and so abnormal in a Yankee town.
After the last piece on the programme an oi
gentleman squeezed himself through the crowd
OF chorus singers up to me and with his face al
Why, sir, / declare I could embrace your
I was quite staggered for a moment, aud Was
could not help thinking as l looked at the dear
old fellow: Ali! IL you were only a pretty
y TG%sn; I s ssGgld an'w we abs s%slI' have not he
Ihad occasion to change the position OF the
organ seat on the morning of the concert, as i
suit me, and I borrowed some tools from a car.
penter. After 1t was done l offered him money.
but he declined to take anything. whereat | was
much surprised and offered him a free ticker.
which he accepted The day after the ~concerti
again required his services TO replace the seat,
and again asked what he would charge. but AZ
acted as before, saying.
a. had my pay last night, sir, at the concert.
for you can make the organ talk, BY thGrier!"'
/ confess that I felt some satisfaction a, such
homely eulogiuIms as this, for We read tina. even
Moliere highly valued the applause OF MS cook.
This was in marked contrast to a Methodist
church experience in Plainfelt, Nj. ore sst.
urday morning years afterward.
Passing by and hearing the organ. I had a
NAhLlp o N-lh' = ~ AiAN ! ia y 1lAEn
brayely wrestling with one OF Bach : " Inyen.
tons at the keyboard, his mentor standing a,
his elbow, in the figure Of an important aat tjc.
tatorial pedagogue. Feeling IL only polite %
say come pleasant words TO them, l Wa s.bse-
quently asked who / was, but replied. "Oa!r a
tramp who happened to be passing" "Rrs
wouldn't ! play !" "Of course, / would" S5i
began; but when about half through vas
stunned By the Professor jumping UP AMI push.
ing in all the registers at one fel! swVop, wa-s
he exclaimed.
stop! We've had enough Of that
As soon as / had recovered coHsciorsrss. I
asked il he knew what / had been playing: q
which he replied:
Yes, 1t was something Of Nozart's."
Dear reader. Il happened TO be mr. organ ,.an.
scription OF a theme from Beethoven. which rad
shortly before been honored with only &c 81.
cores In Sheffield. England. forget the P-o'ss
sor's name. but he surely deserved inuo.:...~.
But we have all heard that There's no account.
ing for tastes"
When l left Keene on the morning Of OCT. 20
several of my kind friends accompanied re o
the station. and / expect great things n .hss
little city in the future for the poke: ~ -
poor musical tramp. JEROME hCPETSa