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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
EvAuELLEDW WARE FIRMS COMBINE
COME OF THE LOCAL COMPANIES HEsl-
TATING, BUT A GREAT COMBlNA-
TON OF INTERESTS LIKELY

~ DE rORMEO.
A nropos!tion Is being considered by the New
York firms manufacturing stamped and enamelied
ware TO enter a combination which is about TO be
formed OF all the large concerns in the country
The plan originated with several OF the New
York firms about six months ago. and was SUD-
rnitted TO the other large interests In diHcrent
parts OF the country. Nothing was done at that
time and the proposition OF consolidation was hcld
in allegiance until recently. when ex-Congressman
Frederick G. Nledringhaus, OF ST. Louis. president
OF the ST. Louis Stamping Company. came 10 New
York with a proposition. which ne urged the
local arms TO accept. This proposition inciudes
capita,izng the combination at s5Oc0OOc ana other
details most OF which are kept secret at present
The local firms which represent the largest part
OF the capital OF this combination are the lronclad
Manufacturing Company. tho Haberman Manufact-
uring Company, the Central Stamping Company
and the American Stamping Company. These hrms
are not all inclined to go into the combination
and that is what is delaying its formation In
fact the Ironclad Manufacturing Company has
refused to enter unless the plans are radically
changed. and this is not considered likely TO be
done at present by that firm.
There is a division OF opinion in the Haberman
company, and It has made no definite move as yet
toward consolidation. The original combination
was intended to cover only enameiled ware out
under the new arrangements as presented by Mr
Niedringhaus 1t is proposed to include all stamped
tinware.
The outside firms that have already agreed to the
combination are the St Louis Stamping Company
Krlckhofer Brothers. of Milwaukee; Mathai, In
gram & Co.. Of Baltimore and the Bel.are Stamp
ing Company. Of Harvey. III: Ex-Congressman
Niedringhous when he left New-York was con.
Ndent that the combination would be formed al
once and he has so announced at st Louis but me
alter development among the local nrms. whicn
are all anxious TO know what they VIII get out
OF the combination, makes 1t impossible that the
consolidation can be completed for some time 70
come as these firms hold the key 10 the SITUATION
ST. Louis Dec. lex Congressman Frederlck, u
Niedrnghaus. president OF the ST. Louis staY Yk
COMPANY, returned yesterday from ->"W oIh
He saws he arranged with the following hrms
Krlckhofer Brothers, OF Milwa ukee Mathai ingram
& Co. Of baltimore; the Haberman ManutactuIiing
Company. OF New-York; the Bellaire s'ampms
Company OF Harvey n the iTo G lao c ManS
Stamping Company, Of York coo,r. u
Ke;cham OF Essex County. who Is secretary sng
treasurer OF tho Central stamping Company, sac
Yesterday that negotiations for the Union Oh !,,s
Company and other similar concerns throusnPu' IN
country for mutual objects were as YET oIliy VI"
toTve No posltive conclusion had been reached
among the concerns interested In sheet-lron MUS
finnlato mills and enameing and stamping mills.
The whole idea was TO economic production
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
NURSE GONE, AND PROPERTY, TOO.

young woman named Mabel Price. who was en-
gagged as a nurse by Mrs Matte NJ. Colgate. OF No.
6s Washington Square South. a widow. whose hus-
band was related to the we-known Colgate family.
suddenly left her employers home on Tuesday
afternoon taking with her. 1t is alleged. some jew
ery. dresses and other valuable articles belonging
to Mrs Colgate. The police of the Mercer-st sta
ton yesterday asked to find the young woman.
but they have been unable TO get a clew as to her
whereabouts. Ii is said that the stolen things were
valued at 81, 900.
The Price girl was engaged to nurse the mother
of Mrs. Colgate who has been III FOR the last two
weeks While the mother asleep on Tuesday
the girl took the things and left the house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
HAMBURGERs CHEER THE EMPEROR
WARMLY GREETED on THE DoERsE AND By TIL


HAMBURG Dec B.-Ernperor William OF Germany
accommodated by Prince Adalbert. his third son. ar
rived here to-day on his way 10 KEEL His Majesty
,nspected the Town Hall and attended luncheon
given in his honor at the Rathskeler. Ihefo Were
iso quests present Tho Emperor occupied th'
centre table with the six senior Senators ana Gen
eraI Count Won Walcerses the commander OK the
Ninth Army Corps. There wero no toasts Su'
HIS Majesty conversed animatedy. ana aitef"H1
visited tho Boerse. which was densely thronsed
The Emperor's appearance IN tho gallery was en-
Enthusiastically cheered.
Herr Woermann q member Of the Chamber OF
Commerce. made an address. expressing the warm
wishes OF himself and his associates for SAFE
VOYAGE for Prince Henry OF Prussia, His Majesty =
brother and called FOR three cheers for the mighty
pro- ector Of Germany. tho empire and the nag o.
eyery sea" The cheers were Voclferously given
amid scenes OF the utmost enthusiasm The EN-
peror WAS visibly grathed and briefly returned his
thanks. ,,,,,, -
on leaving the Boerse Emperor William con
yersed with the members. and aeked them to thank
the assembly for the greeting. adding that he would
convey their greetings 20 Prince Henry; HIS Majesty
also expressed the conviction that his brother
voyage would promote the trade e. Hamburg
On returning to the railroad station his Majesty
received enthusiastic greeting from the crowds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
TENDERLOIN CLUBS SUPPRESSED.

Captain Sheehan OF the West Thirteth-st.
police station last night Informed Henry Hlnch-
man. the proprietor OF the BiJcu Cafe, or Shenan-
doah Club No. SOC Sixth-ave and Patrick Brogan
the proprietor of the 1.-TWO Friends Club" Sew
enth-ave. and Thirty sixth-st. that they per-
sonally appear before him at 10 o'clock this morn
ing and surrender their licenses The licenses re
revoked week ago BY Justice Slower OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
4 FIRST DEGREE VERDICT FOUND.

Angelo Carbone, who was accused Of killing Matte
Bosno I'm Leonard-st on September Il, was found
guilty OF murder In tho first degree In the Criminal
Branch OF the Supreme Court yesterday morning
TIL. tirv reached the verdict after celebrating
forty minutes. The prisoner was remanded TO the
Tombs until to-morrow, when he Will be sentenced
Bogno was stabbed within short distance OF the
Tornbs There were four policemen In the street
ut the time OF the stabbng. but none or them saw
the prisoner stab Bogno.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
THE RADCLIFFE TRIAL.
MRS. RAro1IFFp SAYS HER HUSBAND PAwNEp
HER JEwELRY

HER JEWELRY.
The trial Of Edward ]. Radcliffe the actor. on
charge Of assaulting his wife. who Is daugh-
ter OF Peter De Lacy was continued before Judge
Newburger. in Part I OF General Sessions yester-
day. The complainant. Mrs. Radcliffe. again took
the stand and was cross-examined by the pris-
oners lawyer NJ l.. Towns. Assistant District
Attorney Lloyd. on redirect examination. elected
the statement from the witness that her husband
had pawned lot of her jewery. and that she
being sued for the money for the furnl-
ture in the West Eightieth-st. fiat where the
alleged assault was committed
Kate Maoy, Mrs. Ratcliffes maid who wit
messed the alleged assault. corroborated her mis-
tresss testimony about the attack. DIR. F. A.
Lyons who attended Mrs. Radcliffe after the as
sault. testified regarding her injuries.
Tho trial will go on to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK

after II o'clock when the result OF the secret oaiot
was announced. A.. c.r.noors will
b1v ths property OF the Central congregational
Church In West Fifty-seventh-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
uEDJcO-LEGAL SOCIETY OFFICERS.

The Medico-Legal Society gave a dinner last night
In the Hotel Marlborough, and also elected officers
FOR the coming year follows: President. Dr. S.
p W Mcleod OF York; first yice-presdent:
DR. George /. Porter, OF Bridgeport Conn; second
president, Alfred Bach, OF New York: secre-
tary Clark Bell, of New-York; corresponding sec
retary MortZ Ellinger Of New-York assistant sec
rotary Caroline J. Taylor, Of Connecticut. and
treasurer Dr. Thomas Darlington. Of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
CHURCH OF THE STRANGERS TO MOVE

The Church Of the Strangers. in Mercer-st.. near
Clinton Place. decided BY a vote Of IA to A last
night to move to West sixty-seventh-st. The vote
vas taken after nearly two hours Of argument on
the part Of the pastor the Rev. d. Asa Blackburn.
ana several members Of the church, and 1t was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
Tiffany & Co.
Pottery and Glass.

Our Christmas display in this
department is notably attractive.
Large assortment Of cut-glass
wine glasses from the most deli
cate simple patterns to the richest
carved rock-crystal designs.
Dinner and dessert plates in
refined and original decorations;
also limited stock Of pottery
with Pompeian decorations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
Dnstrneiior.
For Young I.adies-City

For Young I.adies-Ctty.
IINGILsH AND GERMAN SCHOOL, 8i6 Yves, Ssth-s
II Conducted By LUCY 9. ALLEN. Reopens sept Zth
ChaperonRg. fer special pupils
MISS WATSON and MISS FORCES CpV SCHOOL,.
vi JULIA A.. WILEY Home school. Primary
Preparatory Collegiate Glass for little boys la W1Oh-s.
ADAME NJ a. CLARKE. the Nel-Enown french
Nl teacher. has room for few more pupils In her
ie..e OF French literature and conversation now being
formed Special IL paid 10 correct pronunciation
Address i2l West 66th-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

senor Tocornal was Minister of Finance In the
Cabinet formed last June by Senior Orrego HUGO TO
aucceed tho Antunez Ministry. At that timo he
was invited by President Errazuriz 10 construct
Cabinet but declined the task
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

NJ Francisque sarcey. the eminent French cri'io'
continues to refuse TO bring out IN DOCK FORM
collection OF his brilliant newspaper essays on tIe
drama He declares that they are Jou'naN' ~
$1,000 oI, renrint my feuilletons" he says
u,,b laugh. 81 should lose the right to conraoic'
myself"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
TO FORM NEW GILLIAN CABINET

London Deo IA dispatch from Santiago de
Chill says that Senor Ismael Tocornal has been
intrusted with tho task OF forming a new Cabinet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
LITERARY NOTES.

Mr. Kipllng's Just So" stories appear 10 De ea
rlsnstorv in nature The first one. It will be re-
nembered told How the Whale got MS Ilhy
Throat" The second is TO show HOW the CaH'ei
20, his Hump while the third points 0u' !"
sot,,,.d manner How the Rhinoceros got his
Wrinkly Skin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

How can man discuss a thing that does not exist
IA has been accustomed TO assert that women nave
no humor-yet here Is Mr. Barry Pain lectur,ns IN
Jordon on THE Humor Of women!' Possibly the
assertion that the sex lacks this most pleasant Oh
oualities is after all, an exploded commonplace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

The Ellen Nussey who was lifelong ana mucn-
loved friend OF Charlotte Bronte has JUST oieo ~
England at the age OF eighty-hree II nao
10 cha, she was the original OF Caroline Helstone
OF shirley"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

Supreme Court Two policemen in plain clothes
guarded both places last night to see that no
drinks were sold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

Professor Huxley's son Leonard Is following inc
s,smn,e OF the second Lord Tennyson In writing a
biography Of his father. 1t will not be puohshea
for some time 10 come. but meanwhile the au'not
&c contributing TO The Century" an article on 'ho
professors home life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Gertrude Anterior has written ne" oooA
which ,hs calls Millions OF Bubbles"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

A correspondent OF THE Literary "orlo OF Lon ua,
,on thinks II worth while to print these pafaNei
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
DaueluQ Schools.

->>NNN(>r<N~>>S>>
A LEXANDER MACGREGOR. los West 65th- st-Prl.
"A waite lessons and classes daily; waltz thoroughly and
practically taught. send for circular.
IN GEORGE DODWORrH.
Il, II & IA EAST 18th ST.
Glasses and private lessons. Mems class commences
Dec 9th. Dodworths Minuet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

Mr.. Samuel Butler has Just published In London
. hook Assigned TO show that young woman wrote
ira "odyssey" and did It about the year 1000 B. C..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
THE vELTIN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
L. FIREPRooF SCHOOL BUILDING
I6O AND iG2 WEST 7&TH ST.
e.o,.r. Oct 9th COLLEGE PREPARATION.


l. FIREPRooF SCHOOL BUILDING.
Ieo AND iG2 WEST 74TH ST.
,.o,.,, Oct, 9th COLLEGE PREPARATION.
For Boys ard Young Men-City.
J1ERKELEY SCHOOL. 1914 West ttih-st-nead Mas
Is ter, once hours TO H. Atsnton 10 called to tbs
For Both Sexes-City.
prp1Irz Madison So. t25th St. & Bwsy) n. z.
sruoot. or IS Court 81, gk!ya; braneh., In Other
LANGUAGES crate 'crms. Class or private lessonA
For Rows and Young Men-Country.
C,oLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. NEWTON y. 500 It.
u above sea level healthy and dfy The PUPIL and
NJ, the class is the UNIT College preparation no fan
I,NAIKFIELD AcApEMY.A Home sehooi Tor Boys: A.
trac;ive heahul and thorough Individual attention
FRANCIS II. BREWER. a. NJ. Prln Fairfield. Conn
1,AprrWOoD INST. Concordyi.le. Pa--s207 Success
NJ mi school: Of the best inruse with energy,
TO wake UP boys duties Of NE Under lS yrs. sls6
Tobacco prohibited. New gymnasium Location beautiful
sieSat,d healthy. J. sH0PTLIDGE Wnc). A NJ. prn.
nocKLANp INsTITUTn Nyaek on-the Hudson
IL superb high location; boy Rome we preparatory
school, college cOmm,rsis, Ers1snhi; oSs's rooms
For Young Lad,es-Country.
,rUE ossININd SCHOOL. FOR Girls
Sing Sing the-Hldson. Miss e. c. FULLER. Prin-
eipai Both year begins September I'D
For Both Sexes'-Country.
BENNINGTON ~ j. SEMINARY. Convenient to
i New York Phl.id'a Bait and wash'n. Both sexes.
ssh year Heathful Beautiful 10 teachers. II courses
.2eo year 70! eesguy I,af1d Sa'dSsIs al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

even dog who is very far Te EN- o, ~ deep
sieen by a cart-whee touching his hank anu res
snrlng away unframed before thst W9ee pmS
~ ""Tbe Second Jungle Book" Story Ill huu-
yard Kipling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

Miss Edna Lyau's new novel. Hope the Hermit"
70 an English love story Of the period OF William
and Mary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

ovsr a hundred letters written by Lord Nelson
ana hitherto unpublished have lately been discov-
cred and will be included In the work on the great
snn,r.I unon which Lord Charles Beresford is en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16
cectnres ano Aleeiines.

AN ELECTION Of twenty Managers or the
"A Nav, York Institution for the Blind and Of three
Irsnoctor. ~ Election will be held at the Institution
oath Street and 9th Avenue at O'Clock on te a'
OF Wednesday December o. lSolo,,rpuopN
- Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

ar must be very stupid dog that lets hrs, Turn
rp over by fast driver in his gig; ne can Juidj,p
ont Of the wheels way after the tre mas ~ W
touched him. Elsie Venner, Chap'er ILL., W. w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

We are told by English critic that inc oides
Rossetti got the more Importance the poet a'lacheu
"a metrical form, and he forthwith gives an IN
stance: When Rossetti. at Kelmscott. wro'e Inc
Cloud Confines" Morris twho was no. IN 'he "aD.
". ,,to,s,rg IN. work Of his friends made. on
S...,,1 4. rad q remark upon the lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

"The Town Traveller 10 the title Of MI George
c,ssings forthcoming novel 1t suggests another
example Of Mr.. Gissings particularly powerful
work the study Of sordid city life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

Mr.. n. q. wellss story. THE War OF the
Worlds" which has lately been published as a
serial is to be recast and enlarged before It Is
brought out IN book form
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-16

For BOYS and Young Men-Country.
CSoIIEGIATE INSTITUTE. NEWTON. ". 500 Z
u above sea level. healthy and dfy. The PUPIL an
NJ the class Is the UNIT College preparation. no fall
Nd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28
New Books for Public Library.

The following new books have been
placed in the Gardiner public library
At Agancourt. Henty. SIS
At War with Pontiac Munroe. 81!
Beneath the Sea. Fem. $3.50
Cab and CabOOse. Munroe. 1881
Cavaliers, The. Keightley. 57S.
Chris, the Model Maker. Stod-
dard. SIS,
Christine's Career. Pauline.
King. $751;
Coral Ship. Munroe. 57S'
Crimson Sign. Keghtley. 5IS.
Crowded out O'Crofield. Stod-
.Ds ss's' Jake. the f".vay. Har- ny
ris. 3B 5,St
Green Graves OfsAalgowre.
Findater. SIS.
Green Mountain Boys. Thomp-
son. oiN
Gypsy's Sowing and Reaping.
Phelps. 5i9l
lr Honours Cause. Fem. 5'S-
Little Girl in Old New York
Douglass. 5I9'
Long Walls. Brooks and Alden. 5i9i
Lyndell Sherburne Douglass. 5's'
Mistress of Sherburne Douglass. 3'%
On the lrrawaddy.. Henty. a'9'
Prince Dusty. Munroe. 3ly'
Prize Cup. Trowbridgc. 5's.
Sindbad. Smith and Co. Stearns. $500
Sherburne Cousins. Douglass. 5s0l
Sherburne House. Douglass. $50.
Stories and Legends from Wash
ington Irving. $50,
Susannah. Mann. $50
Swordmakcr's Son. Stoddard $50,
Through swamp and Glade.
Munroc. $50,
Under Orders Munroe $780,
Wampum Belt. Rutterworth. 5sor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Very close to 1000 Republicans sat
down at the dining table in Harmanus
Bleecker hall. while as many more, in
ending women, looked on and after
ards enjoyed the speechmaking.
At the tables were all the leaders of
the Republicans in the state. all the state
officers of the Republican party and
many Republicans of national import
Dnce. including some senator's and ex-
senators of the United States.
The principal guests did not appear
in the hall until 1:l5. over an hour late.
and many had began to devour the eat
ables before grace was said.
President Colvin started the speech
making by extolling Senator Plat. The
senator elect appeared infirm. He read
from manuscript, and stammered. once
excusing himself, stating that he had a
cold. The other speakers ere: Cover
ror Black. General Russell A. Alger of
Michigan. Hon. J. Sloat Fasset. Hon.
Chaunc.y NJ. Depew. ID. c. Woodmansee
of Ohio. president OF the National
League of Republican clubs; William
Iitt kellogg OF Louisiana and Lieuten-
ant Governor Woodruff.
Senator-elect Piatt said. in part:
again accepted the responsibilities 81
public office. Indeed. II seemed as though
the temptation to do so had been put by
and that the remainder of my life would
have no other relation to public affairs
than surh as becomes every citizen. /
shall be acquitted. / think. Of any affec-
tation about oi'iceseeking and oficehold
ing. but ii is a fact that have not been
tlxa
asked any member of the legislature to
vote for me. / did not even intimate
until after the caucus. that should ac-
cept the Office if 1t were rendered. That
i; has come under these circumstances
and With such generous expressions OF
good will and confidence from Republi
cans throughout the state. makes il a
pleasing burden and a rich compensa-
ton for all that / have done and tried
to do in my party's service. And so |
shall 60 to Washington grateful to the
Republican party. devoted 10 the state of
New York and earnest in resolution t.
exert whatever influence | may have OF
may acquire for the welfare of our in
comparable country.
Senator Plat referred to 1e election
of President Mckinley and tlta part New
York state took therein. and then pal
some nice compliments to the present ad
ninstration. He said:
If there is no other respect in which
the country is to be congratulated upon
the result of Mir. Cleveiand's administra-
ton. it may be admitted that since tn.
present secretary of state assumed the
direction of our foreign affairs, the po
sition of the country abroad has i'm
proved. 1t has been demonstrated
again that the consistent upholding OF
American interests in foreign lands does
not necessarily involve disagreeable re-
lations with foreign governments, and
that the just influence of our country
can be preserved without offense to oul
reighbors. Il have had no fair opportu
nifty to examine the text of the arbitra
ton treaty or to consider the possibilities
that may arise under its various provi
sions. but. with the principe involved. it
seems as though all civilized men must
be sympathetic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28
lombard's New Governor.

.. A. Lombard of this city, the own
CT and inventor of the now famous
Lombard water wheel governor, has
just completed and put into use a new
governor designed for use on grinder
wheels in pulp mills. AS the grinders
are coupled directly to the wheels,
there has never been any kind of de-
vice to regulate the speed of thesa
wheels. as each time when a pocket
is refilled the pressure on the stone is
released, and the speed increases very
fast.
The releasing of one pocket" on a
grinder stone takes about so horse
power of the load off. and of course
this is very hard on the machinery
Mr.. Lombard's device overcomes all
this, and by it's use the speed of the
stones only varies from , to 10 per cent
The device is a very simple one and is
connected with the hydraulic pumps
which furnish the pressure for feeding
the wood to the stones. A.
Mr. Lombard has had one of thesa
governors on one set of grinders at
TIE HOllingsworth & Whitney mill and
ii has worked splendidly. Application
has been made for a patent on it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

There seems to be no question but thai
among the many attractive local events.
the play to be produced by the Milburn
Club is an important one. The produc-
ton will probably be presented. the lat
ed rehearsals have been held. The same
ladies who took prominent parts in Tho
OctOroon,' have consented to act. Mrs.
r. B. Shepherd. Mrs. +. o. Savage and
Mrs. r. w. Allen. This year the club
desired something better than has been
given in the past. and instead of the
tragic order they decided on the high
class comedy Caste" by r. w. Robin
son. and the services of Mr.. j. +. Dun
can of Boston. were secured. Although
Mr. Duncan Is comparatively unknown
here. he Is not new in the profession.
as he has previously acted as stage man
ager for Maggie Mitchell for five years.
and also had the honor of staging the
original production of My Friend from
India aside from taking the part o.;
Rev. James Tweedle. A peculiar coinci-
dence arose some time ago in regard to
the productions by the club. The Octo
room" had not been staged for some le
years. and after the play had been pro-
duced here. Phineas Leach. the director
and manager, noticed on his return to
Boston. that THE Octoroon' was about
to be played again in that city. A few
days after Caste" was decided upon
here. Mr.. Duncan received a paper from
New York stating that the identical play
was soon to be put on there. Thus the
Milburn Club leads the dramatic world.