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The herald., 1897-10-31
Personal

Thomas w. Keene has secured a new
play, IAN American Emperor" based
upon the life of Aaron Burr.
John Drew and his company will play
the second act of Rosemary" at the
opening of the new Astoria hotel on No
vember l.
Henry e. Dixey signed last week to
tour as prestidigitateur under Edward
l.. Blooms management, using the para
phernalia of the late Frederick Bancroft
olga Nethersole, whose London season
will begin next month, has been request
ed to appear in Denise" before the
Prince and Princess of Wales at Sand
ringham.
George c. Boniface and Nonna Ferner
are rehearsing new sketch by George
New York city, which they expect 10
produce shortly.
The Dramatic Mirror is authority for
the statement that Joaquin Miller, the
poet of the Sierras," who has been in
Alaska as a newspaper correspondent,
will make his debut as an actor in The
Heart of the Klondike," at the Star the
| ator november s.
Frank f. Perley states that Nine. Mod
jeska has made arrangements with q
Warsaw publisher to undertake COM
plete Polish translation of Shakespeare g
dramatic works. Her translations of
LAS You Like 1t" and twelfth Night"
have already been published.
The project to dramatize Hall Caine' s
latest novel, "The Christian" does not
seem to meet with much favor in Eng
land, while in this country where the
dramatizaton of THE Manxman"
failed so dismally, this latest story Of
his has not even scored a big success
with the reading public.
Mrs. Leslie Carter will appear in a
new play in New York early next sea-
son. The character, which she will
originate, will be entirely different from
that of Maryland Calvert, in which she
has made such a great success. Mrs
Carter is also studying the part of Ca
The herald., 1897-10-31

at Detroit, was one of the finest colleo-
tions of dramatic literature in the coun-
try Among the works lost were the
prompt-books of nearly all of Pixere-
courts, Seribe's, Hugo's, Dumas, Do
Vigny's, Ponsard's, Augier's, Dumas
fils', Feuillet's, Sardou's, Gondinet's,
Coppee's and other noted French dra-
matists best plays. Nearly all the plays
produced in Paris at the Theater Fran
Gals since February 25, 1880, when Victor
Hugo's Hermann won the battle between
the classicists and the romanticists,
were in the rare collection of plays. Be-
sides French dramatic works, Dr. Hen
nequin's library contained rare editions
of plays in Italian Spanish and German;
among others annotated editions OF
Calderon's eel Magico Prodigioso," and
Goldoni's ''Ie Donne Curiose," the an
notations being marginal and supposed
to have been made by the authors.
The herald., 1897-10-31
An Accident to j. M. Barrie

An accident, happily unattended by
serious consequences, occurred one
morning last week to Mr.. Barrie, the
author. Mr.. Barrie was directing the re-
learsal of a play founded on his book,
The Little Minister" at the Haymark-
IT theater, and was sitting on plat
form, when the handrail round the plat
iorm against which Mr.. Barrie's chair
vas leaning gave way, and he fell back
ward into the orchestra stalls. Medical
aid was summoned Immediately, and
although Mr.. Barrie was unconscious
cor some time nothing more serious is
.ikelv to ensue than shock to the system.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The herald., 1897-10-31

think it would be an excellent plan
for the Orpheum mana cement to pub
lish time table showing the hour and
The herald., 1897-10-31
Modieska's Plans

Madame Helena Modjeska contem-
plates returning to play again in the
land of her birth. OF this matter she
said recently to western reporter: Il
shall never leave America unless hold
in my hand the permission from the
Russian government. My losses were
very heavy the last time on account of a
refusal to allow me to play in Warsaw.
Of course, can appear in Austrian Po-
land, but it would scarcely be worth
while unless I could go to the larger
cities. 1t is possible that the feeling Gre
ated by my speech during the world S
fair has been dispelled by this time. IL
was not against the emperor that
spoke, but the officials who perpetrated
such cruelties against the men and wom-
en- of my country. At any rate, mean
to apply for permission to play ct War
saw"
The herald., 1897-10-31

minute at which each turn begins. This
plan is followed elsewhere and is the
means of attracting class of patrons
who, having seen the whole show, do not
want to spend another entire evening,
but would willingly drop in again to see
faVorite dancer or singer if the visit
could be made at the precise time when
the turn comes on.
"Ermuni, the spectacular dancer, has
added to her other productions that of
the snow dance. The effect is produced
by lights, and while she is dancing in
mid-air the snowstorm rages.' This
dance is said to be original and will, it
Is threatened, be protected by law. 1t
may, however, have been anticipated
by Papinta who, on her late visit here,
was studying upon the details and ar
rangement of a snow dance as contrast
to her celebrated fire dance.
Here is hint for any old theatrical
scribe who delights in hysterical slop,
Johannesburg paper, speaking of the
performance of Madge Ellis, variet!
actress, said "She aroused the audi
ence to an epilepsy of enthusiasm" This
way of describing an appreciative audi
ence rather lays over any similar at
tempts that have appeared in Califor-
mia papers, yellow or otherwise.
G. A. DICKINSON.
The herald., 1897-10-31
Green Room Gossip

A rumor that the Kelcey-Shannon
company was soon to close is denied By
the company's representative.
The Chicago Green room club. of
which Mansfield is an honorary mem
ber, gave last week a banquet in honor
of his success in "The Devils Disciple. "
Aida Cortelyou, who has just closed
with the London Lyric revival of "Thc
Sign Of the Cross" will not go to Austria
LA with the Wilson Barrett company,
but will open next Saturday as Lady
Sybill in 1.-The Sorrows of Satan," for a
brief tour Of England.
Here is a very interesting item from
the program of Roster and Balls:
"Cleo de Microbes complexion is Of the
The herald., 1897-10-31
Coming Attractions

LOS ANGELES THEATER.-(Ad-
vance Announcement) 1t has been the
lot of few plays to score such universal
regard and recognition in New York as
"Undcr the Red Robe" which ran near
ly the whole of last season at the EN-
pire theater and which is now on tour
for the first time. Charles Frohman
will present this beautiful romance at
the Los Angeles theater next Wednes-
The herald., 1897-10-31

his eighteen years of travel in England
to have played his part in Round the
Clock $3.50 times. 1t is quite impossibie
to conceive the degree of cerebral in.-
becility to which such damned iteration"
must have reduced normally active
brain.-N. Y. Musical Age.
The herald., 1897-10-31
A Dramatic Library lost

The library of Dr. Alfred Hennequin,
president of the New England college Of
languages, destroyed in the recent fire
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mile, but has not decided when to ap.

mile, but has not decided when to ap-
pear in it.
Jessie Bartlett Davis, it is said will
star next season in an operatic version
of one of the Sardou plays, probably
"Gismonda," although the negotiations
are not yet closed. The composer has
been engaged, and the entire Fanny
Davenport outfit will probably be used
If "Gismonda" is not selected, it may
be cleopatra" or La Tosca."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
PHYSICAL CULTURE METHODS
VITALITY ONE OF THE EXPRESSIONS OF
ELECTRICITY


KEEP THE JOINTS LIMBER. IF ONE WISHES TO
REMAIN yorxG-uow TO WARD OFF ALL ILLS.
Dr. Augusta Browne irard gave another talk
yesterday in the parlors OF her own home. No. aci
West Seventy eighth st. THE Body and How to
Take Care of It" her subject for the day being
ply steal Culture Methods" She said in part:
"A proper method OF physical culture Il n science
as we'll art. II based upon ma tura law. ana IL
almost nfalible II used In accordance with nat
ural law Nature does her work perfectly II al
lowed to do II in her own perfect way. Vitality IL
generated like electricity II Is one OF its express
slons the very OF human electricity. Elec-
tricty Is one OF the elements that enter into the
combination of all that exists in nature whether in
the animal. vegetable. mineral or. ethereal world.
whether II emanates from the horses hoof as 1t
strikes a stone. whether II be in the forks and
chains OF the lightning playing through the clouds.
Health is generated by the exercise of all the
cells and blood vessels; thus rebuilding
every organ and function. Exercise reduces super
fetal fat. builds up and strengthens and beauties
the emaciated. But the trouble with us Is over
exercise some parts of the body while other parts
lie dormant Nature requires balance, equilibrium
III we want 10 keep young must keep the joints
timber Around the joints are little sacs which
secrete and hold synovial fluid. This secretion IL
generated by exercise Of the nerves and cells and
blood-vessels around the joints II we neglect them
the joints become stiff and painful
This fluid only ubricates the joints. but u
oils the whole machinery Of the body and the mind
for what affects affects the other II keeps the
voice fresh and gives pumpness and freshness TO
the whole appearance. and buoyancy OF feeling TO
the whole frame. 49,, u.
I'VE sit and groan with rheumatic pains. when, II
we knew how TO exercise the joints properly
rheumatism would be an unheard-of thing;
1T Is the same with common cold we slt 10y
the fire and SILVER, when If we would exercise ti
the blood crcuates vigorously through every part
OF tho body-gets thoroughly warmed without ana
within-the cold would soon disappear ~
I'VE should never allow ourselves TO reel emily or
have cold feet. Exercise will warm us thousand
times better than artificial heat. Keep ever on
hand a crash mitten. and use 1t well morning ana
night II we keep up constant circuiauon OF me
blood and nervous fluid we will ward on most OF the
Ills that flesh is heir to-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
A CRY FOR A "WADLEIGH SCHOOL,"
"a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO PAY WEi'i'-
EARNED TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY
OF FAITHFUL TEACHER

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. More than forty years ago the experiment OF
the higher education of girls In connection Win
our public school system was successfully tried
in the senior department OF Ward School NO. A. IN
TveIfth-st Miss Lydia F. Wadleigh was the prn-
clpal and under her leadership the school be-
came the most remarkable and distinguished OF all
the public schools of our city. Many OF the hrst
gentlemen of New-York were connected with the
Board of Trustees and they delighted In bringing
distinguished foreigners to visit the school, Under
the banner OF "Od Twelfth Street might be gath
cred to-day some of the most influential women OF
New-York who are proud to own their obligation
TO Miss Wadeigh and the dear old schoo Inc
success of "Old Twelfth Street made the Normal
College possible. and when that institution was
started the advanced department at Twelfth-st
was given up Miss Wadlelgh received a position
in the college second in rank, and man was made
president.
II Is now proposed to have several high schools
in the city, and the first one girls high school, Is
to be established in the same building where Miss
Wadeigh made such a brilliant success. and where
other able women have so nobly followed her II
Is the desire Of the old graduates that this
historic school should still remain under the care
OF women. We willing. nay anxious, that a
girls high school taught by women should be
brought into close comparison with a boys high
school taught by men, We are not afraid OF the
result.
teachers by pension. j. the quality or service TO
pass unrewarded? What honor can we bestow upon
the memory of one who has gone beyond the reach
of our money! woman who has left the impress Of
a grand and powerful character upon the enEobed
lives of hundreds of womer here in our own city :?
Let us have a "Wadleigh High School for Girls
in dear old school building, A girls school,
with women for principals and teachers.
Let II not be said that New-Yorl City Is to
gather for the second time the laures planted by
women and place them on the brow of a man,
After the death of Miss Wadlesh the gradua ties
of Twelfth Street School contributed S,OO and
established the Wadleigh Astrological Iabora tory
in the Blackwell Womans Medical College in
memory OF NOBLE womans lifework. Ii remains
TO be seen whether New York city, as represented
by her Board Of Education. will embrace this golden
opportunity to pay well-earned tribute TO the
memory of n faithful teacher who died in the har-
ness. leavi ing behind her n record of remarka bic
ability and uneXampled success.
SUSAN kETCHUM BOURNE tClass of 1860.
New-York city, Jan. y. 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29

NINE. MARY SCOTT ROWLAND TELLS SOME
INTERESTING THINGS.

Nine Rowland yesterday gave an Informal tax
on the care Of the hands in which she said In part
NO woman of refinement VIII disregard the APP
pearance of her hands. because these usefu MEM
beers are always in evidence. and cannot be over
looked in the general estimate OF her appearance.
To a certain extent the care which woman taxes
NJ her hands indicates her character. Contrary 10
the popuar impression. soft, white hands are DIM
cult TO attain because nothing Of value is procured
without effort.
"A shapely hand" said Nine Rowland. "is the
Gift of nature but many unshapely hands. and even
distorted ones. the result OF careiessness ana
neglect Red. puffy hands are often caused by
wearing gloves which too small or fasten too
tightly.
"'rhe best gloves TO wear are those OF animal SKIN
sucb as kid buckskn and doeskin. The hands
sbou,d he exposed to the and winds as little
as possible. and hot water Is sure to inJure any
skin. be II on hands or face Lifting heavy objects
excessive bicycle practice ana wrnrms rings 100
parents should take special pains to care ior me
hands Of Their growing of future Er earl,
u ordsr IN ACQUIRE n soft. white hand. great care
must be observed In the selection OF prepara,on NJ
and toilet soaps Nothing exceeds the quality OF
nure olive soap Of Spanish make all hignIy coi9Ieu
p pnd verv fragrant soaps should be avoided Vio-
lent handshakng is detrimental p 10 te ne George
Washington public receptions aways $1,000 W,eh
his hands behind him. simply bo"ing WIN "'sn'"eu
Mrs. President Harrison was forced to refrain ar
from handshakng on account o, '' hes,ow more AZ
,en,,on on The hands and have the most beautiful
ones in the world. The perfection OF r.e"cn
woman's hand In most instances - ""' ~ "
rather than 10 nature. $1,000, H.. a.. form
ula for the hair given by Mme and Is as follows
c1ne dram carbonate Of soda one ounce OF pap pay
rum ounce CASTLE soap yoiks Of two
sSSS and one pint Of distilled water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
LADIES' DAY RECEPTION.
SEVEN HUNDRED LADIES OF SOCIETY En-
TERTAINED BY THE IOTOS CLUB

Notwithst a nding the heavy snowstorm prevailing
Yesterday afternoon the reception given by the
Jotos Club No ,5s Fifth-ave., TO the Manuscript
Society Of Nex-York the largest ever held in
the cIubrooms Singing violin and piano music con-
tin,ied throughout the afternoon.
4 charming loan collection filled the gallery.
There were landscapes by T Gainsborough, J. Con-
stable and r. Wilson: portraits by Sir Joshua Rey-
nolds Sir Peter Lely. Sir Thomas Lawrence ana
Thomas Gainsborough. George Romney's picture
of Lady Hamilton Daphne was there and John
Opies picture Of mother and child. There. too one
could see how Peg Wellington looked as pictured
in her portrait by William Hogarth
These paintings are Of the early English school,
end are loaned by Catholina Lambert and George
A. Hearn.
The ladies' reception days will be Monday and
Tuesday Of next week. from to p. m; men,
Saturday January 80 after p. m. The afternoons
rit smith Miss Charlotte Walker Miss Kate Percy
douglas Miss Martha G. Miner. Miss Fielding Ro-
see Miss Mary Manssld Mrr AntOHa Me- IT,
Kirley. H. Herbert Smock, Tom Karl. e A. Kice
and A. Thies violin solo by Karl Feinnenger; piano
solos by Silas c. Pratt, w n. Barber. Relnhoh
The accompanies were Orion Bradley. Richard
T. Percy and William &. Carl. The Entertainment
Committee composed Of Julian RiX chairman;
William Henry White Dr. w W. W crRe r %Gnn
r. H. Low David Liebmann J. f. Dodson DR. 3 O.
Perry. Dr. A. r Hills and Anton seidl.
Fully hundred ladies were ente Nrs f
derkin. Mrs William II. White Miss Liebmann'
Mrs. Gerrit Smith. Mrs. Or; Perry Mrs Wiiliam "A.
Bradley. Miss Lima A. Weber MISS ~ +; e p,;
D. Cravath Mrs Frank Hallowell. Mrs X. H. Steele
and Mrs Charles Russell Whitney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
WOMAN EUFFRAGISTS IN SESSION.
THE DEs MONIES CONVENTION UPHoLDs THE Ma
rIoNAI. OFFICERS AND REFLECTS THEM.

THE DIES MONIES CONVENTION TPHOLDS THE Ma
r1oNAL OFFICERS AND REFLECTS THEM
Des Moines low Jan 2s-The forenoon session
OF the National Woman Suffrage Convention was
devoted 20 a discussion Of the plan for work re-
ported by the committee on that subject The re-
port proposed that the Business Committee lie
enlarged by adding 10 it the chairmen OF several
" the important standing committees. This was
opposed and q long discussion the result The
sdVocates Of the change minated that the present
BUSINESS Committee Is a close corporation and in
me hands of the Eastern members. On the other
mat with the present small membership II Is diff
euit 10 get quorum Of the committee together.
me amendment was lost The plan proposed that
S'ate associations have complete charge of their
s"h suffrage campaigns instead of allowing the
-'auonai officers 10 conduct State campaigns Miss
6nnnthony regretted the feeling that the National
sss;SSers were assuming too much authority. She
1.o tne National Association had to furnish money
o'ate campaigns and should have the manage
Inc National organization won again.
several reports were received and read from
ss,nnhg committees. ending the session. In the
wes,hoon a traning-schOol for organizers and
"yyikers held.
NJ ne evening devoted TO "A public programme.
"a 80 ioiowing addresses made before a large
sr , All the Rights We Want" by Cath
Eonne waugh McCulloch. OF Illinois: DUTY and
,rasonor by Charlotte Perkins Stetson of califor-
SseS college; address by the Rev. Anna Howard
NV OF Philadelphia. Tomorrow forenoon the
Sxates will visit the State Senate by invitation.
~ election OF officers resulted In returning the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
EPTSTLE TO THE HEBREWS.
MISS SMILEY. IN HER LECTURE. FOLLOWS
ST PAUL. AND NOT THE CRITICS


ST. PAUL. AND NOT THE CRITICS.
1.-THE Tabernace' was the subject Of Miss Smil-
ey's fourth lecture on the Epise to the Hebrews
given Yesterday afternoon at st. Annals House.
No 4Os West Twentieth-st.. and she made the talk
particularly interesting by passing round book
containing some beautiful views OF the appoint
ments of the Tabernacle. The book is an ex-
tremely rare one. and there is only one other like
1t in America
Miss Smiley began her lecture with ST. Pauls
statement that there was a tabernacle made"
THE higher critics tell u.s." she said. that there
never was tabernacle made. and that the story
of ts building with the specific Instructions for its
construction was written after the captivity; but
St Pauls whole argument in this ninth chapter Of
Hebrews 1n e % therefore follow
ST Paul. and not the critics.
significance of the various details OF the Taber-
nacle each of which she considers to have had
She said the laver used by the priests for their
ceremonial puTlficaons typihed BAPTISM the table
The seven branched candlestick, which was the
only light in the holy place the MG spirit spirit ana ana
gold the union of the human and divine natures
the Tabernacle is that he puts a golden censer
about which the Old Testament says nothing. in
ialtar of incense" in the holy place. This diff
Guilty Miss SMILEY cleared up most satisfactorily
OF incense she said. and IT had at first been placed
Just within the yell In the Holy OF soeS
enter here more than once year. and then the
whdh on mads prsccay no dcrence as the cloud
of incense went up over the ven into the Holy OF
Holes where the shekn aa was vas, was rent At the
crucfxion could not have been the one before the
Holy Of Ses bn, rar Cer He neop would on not
have seen II. whereas any one could see the outer
Veil az the great golden doors OF the temple were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
WHERE'S MOTHER !
From Good Housekeeping.

I'm Good Housekeeping.
Bursting in from school or play.
This is what the children say;
Trooping. crowding. big and small.
On the Threshold in the hall
Joining In the constant cry.
Ever as the days go by.
where's mother"
From the weary bed OF pain
This same question comes again.
From the boy with sparkling eyes.
Bearing home bis earliest prize:
From che bronzed and bearded son.
Perils past and honors won:
"Where's mother"
Burdened with a lonely task.
One day We may vainly ask
For the comfort OF her face.
For the rest of her embrace:
Let us love her while we may.
Well for us that we can say.
where's mother"
Mother with untir.ng hands
At the post OF duty staLds.
Patient, seeking not her own,
Anxious for the good alone
OF the children as they cry,
Ever as the days go by,
"Where's mother?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
~ ~
ifs, VNStHrNE l

Note: For Staten Island" the Sunshine member
who has taken such interest in the Evans Sun
shine Branch and forwarded to tina, place old
books and magazines, the president of the society
wishes to say that her promptness is thoroughly APP
precated. and that names will be furnished to her
Just as fast as they come in. 1t will take five
days perhaps for the books to reach their destina.
ton. and then five days more for the letters OF
thanks 10 reach the office. but Mrs Young has al
ways been prompt in acknowledging every book
and paper received by her. Such letters are pub
Nshed in the Sunshine column in order that the
donors may know that their gifts have reached
their destination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
A RECEIVER FOR BURNT MATCHES-MADE
OF SEEDS AND STEEL BEADS

Is so cold-it will give me pleasure to send rev
pots TO such 1. one. in o .
Trusting that The Womans rage VIII prov q,
subscribe myself very sincerely yours. H. l. y.
Note: The match receiver sent to the once by Il.
c. y. in order that the artist might get correct
sketch is one of the prettest things that has ever
come the Sunshine Society
II. II. T., of New Haven: The name OF the paper
you desire is THE Open Window" For all infor-
nation concerning 1t address Mrs l.. Hastings AT
mold, No. ll9 iiicks-st., Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29

old ones with practically no opposition. Susan B.
Anthony. president; Rachel Foster Avery. CORE
spending secretary; Alice Stone Blackwell. record
ing secretary: Harriet Taylor Upton. treasurer:
Laura Clay auditor; Carrie Lane Chapman Gait.
chairman organization. were reelected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29

During the Christmas holidays Nine Patti dis
trbuted from 70 cents to 81 30 each to between
three hundred and four hundred OF the poorest IN
ha bitants of the villages in the neighDorhood OF
her Welsh home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29

Professor William H. Goodyear lectured last
ovening on Italian Painters of the Seventeenth
Century" at the Teachers College, Mornihgside
Heights and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

A course Of lectures upon the Literature OF
Chivalry" will be given during Lent by Miss An
ME Beaston at the home of Mrs. Jacob Hess NO
), West Sixty -eighth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-29

The first woman ever admitted to practice before
tbe Court of Appeals OF Kentucky Is Miss
conbonisha y breckenridge. daughter of Colonel
" & p breckenridge. Miss Brecknridge was eX-
ahmed by Chief Justice Lewis and Judges Hazel
eigg Painter and Durell