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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

and did remarkably well considering
the length of time the strings had TAX
en- a rest. Most of the evening was
given to Selections from N ,rma. The
band too is doing well, and the new
photographs are selling we'll. They
are the best the band has ever had
taken.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

and did remarkably well considering
the length of time the strings had TAX
en- a rest. Most of the evening was
given to Selections from N ,rma. Inc
band too is doing well, and the new
photographs are selling we'll. They
are the best the band has ever had
taken.
A cathedral service is proposed
by Prof. Smith for St. Clements church
and if the consent of the rector can be
obtained, it will be introduced. Any
way, the full psalter will be given by
the choir which the organist is to re
model into a cathedral choir. He Is
therefore on the lookout for additional
voices, and singers who join the choir
will receive drilling similar to thai
given in the English cathedrals. This
is certainly an opportunity not to pc
neglected.
The New York Seventh regiment
| band has worthy successor to Cappa
| vacated by Mr.. Rogers, resigned
to accept first cornet chair with Sousa.
Meyer began his music with drum IN
| the civil war and was subsequently
| bandmaster of the New York 22nd reg
| lment before the command was given
| to Gilmore. That he is the right man
| in the right place was shown at the
| recent parade drills of the regiment in
the armory and the last concert there,
clared they never heard the band do So
well.
High prices for admission to the
opera were given a knock out blow a.
Chicago, and the war started last fall
by Editor Marc Blumenburg of the New
York Musical Courier against the high
salary crime is bearing rich fruit.
Other papers have taken up the cud-
gels, followed in his footsteps, and now
people have come to realize that there
Is neither rhyme nor reason in be-
log charged such enormous admission
prices-and right too, in the hard
times when money is so scarce. The
operate high flyers are so demoralized
by the complete slump at Chicago.
that there will probably be no grand
opera at the Metropolitan this spring
But by another season, things will.
have been rearanged on a different
basis, and with more American talent
IN the principal roles.
MOr1z ROSenthal, the great pianist
who has just recovered from a long
tussle with typhoid fever, will play no
more in America this spring, but is to
sail for Europe April 10 next, and re-
tire to his villa. However, he expects
to return in September.
The Courier is out with an earnest
protest against young people learning
TO play after fashion on the piano
merely because it is fad; and justly
concludes: How can a nation be
musical which drags that most poetic,
imprisoned and evasive of arts in by
the ears to the daily curriculum OF
every man an woman alike? Let few
people play or sing, but let those few
be worthy. Give everyone their
chance in music; but do not seek to
compel taste which does not disclose
itself after a reasonable trial. Music
will out if it be there, and no grind
ing apprenticeship is necessary It.
make the germ burst in to bloom. Peo-
pie connot be blamed for the desire
tt at their children shall be musical,
but they must uncompromisingly b.
blamed for their insistence, after they
have tested and proved IA lack OF talent
that their children shall still drive Cd
and mangle noble art.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

During a recent session of parliament
Sir William Harcourt found himself, >
says writer in the Leeds. Mercury,
unexpectedly in view of an impor tant
speech, and having no notes, went into
the stenograp piers room to prepare
some. He procured lady typist, and
dictated to her for some time. AS he
wound up in a glowing peroration, the
lady typist suddenly gasped and burst
into tears. Would you mind saying al
that again?' she said plaintively; I've
forgotten to put any paper in the ma
chiDel:H
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

| The Salvation Army is better appre-
ciated than it was in former days. In
| DetrO Il number of leading citizens
| have presented it with building
| valued at $74, 600.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

Travellers Insurance Tickets have
again placed on sale at the Southern
Pacific city and depot ticket off e..
T. e. HUNT, Coml Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

I; :. .9 ( 5''' N:
The new opera Of La Serenade, music
hv Victor Herbert, and libretto by
Harry Smith, made Il hit in Chicago
where il was pre- scented by the Boston
iaus.
Pauline Hall has gone into Vaude-
vile, ard Fey Temp!eton will follo"
suit.
William Pruitt, the well known
opera singer, and former school mate
of Jim Milne, has gone into the russell
Fox-A ngelus comic opera com blna-
ton.
Marie Won Hammer is an American
Young woman of 10 whose pictures the
New York papers are printing as
coming American musical composer.
She has studied extensively abroad,
and Anton Seidl says her compositions
will live. The fair Marie is giving con
certs in the east and playing her own
compositions.
Walter Damrosch broke down the
other night at Pittsburg while con-
Quoting during the second act OF lam
hauser, and is not yet recovered from
the physical eXhau5tlen due to over
work His conCertmeiS had to con-
luct for the rem ainder OF the opera.
The musicians of silver City have
organized band, with a mem bersh1p
of fourteen. The officers are X. +.
Barnes president and manager: f. j.
Mccarthy musical director; John l.
Burnside secretary and treasurer.
A we'll known chorus girl in New
York, May Franklin, will never sing
again. She was shot the other day by
one OF her numerous admirers. She
viii live, but the bullet carried away
ner vocal chords and voice.
Eddy boasts a new musical organiza-
tion-a stripged orchestra, composed
OF some OF It's fairest ladies. No public
recital has as yet been given, and so
far none are announced, but with in
creased confidence, the result of more
practice, they viii probably consent t."
d demonstration of their talents. The
symphony of their productions, even
now, is quite euchantlng.-Ar
An enterprlsl1g Scotch clergy man aI
Melbourne, Australia, has arrayed his
male choristers in highland dress,
while the ladies are attired in the cos
tune of the Lady of the Lake" The
hymns are sung to the strains OF the
oagpipe. and the innovations fill the
church. Ell Paso preachers might fol
low suit.
The losses of Maurice Grau and his
associates, by the failure of the present
grand opera season, reach an aggre-
gate unprecedented in the history OF
enterprises in this country.
The pronounced failure of the opera
season is rendered the more cOnSpicu-
Gus by the announcement that in the
lace OF numerous obstacles Mr.. Dam
rosch not only came out even on his re-
cent opera season at Cincinnati, but
found himself to the good in a sum ex-
ceedirg $4,000.
the failure of the Chicago season is
regarded as death blow to the excess
i've figures heretofore charged for ad-
mission. 1t is estimated that fully 20
QUO people remained away from the
opera entirely during the season rather
than pay the $3.50 demanded for par
quet seats, and which was an advance
Of 30 per cent, over the highest prices
ever charged for Patti appearance in
Chicago.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

a. Q. u. w.
Meets in G.. A. r. hall on the first AND
third Tuesdays in each month. VisittnS
,rothers cordially invited.
FRED WIDMAN. M. w
90 EIFl Rs;o rdsr.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

The new opera Of La Serenade, music
by Victor Herbert, and libretto oy
Harry Smith, made hit in chicago
where it was pre- sented by the Boston
ianS.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

William Pruitt, the well known
opera singer, and former school, mate
of Jim Milne, has gone into the russell
Fox Angelus comic opera com pima
ton.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

An enterprising Scotch clergyman al
Melbourne, Australia, has arrayed his
male choristers in highland dress,
while the ladies are attired in the cos
tune of the Lady of the Lake" The
HYMNS are sung to the strains of the
oagpipe. and the innovations fill the
church. Ell Paso preachers might fol
low suit.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

Pauline Hall has gone into Vaude-
vile, ard Fey Temp!eton will follow
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
Masonic.

FL Paso L odae, No. 100, A. F. & A. N.
Meets every first and third "Wednesday al
uasonic hall, san Antonio street. Visiting
orotn ers cordially invited.
CT. SICK. W. ID.
A. KAPLAN Secretary
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

A we'll known chorus girl in New
York, May Franklin, will never sing
again. She was shot the other day by
one OF her numerous admirers. She
Will live, but the bullet carried away
her vocal chords and voice.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-17

The musicians of silver City have
organized band, with a mem bershlp
of fourteen. The officers are X. +.
Barnes president and manager: F.. ).
Mccarthy musical director; John l.
Burnside secretary and treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

the Marmaton river bed for water to sup
ply the city have failed and. Sunday
night. the Water Company began draw
ing wind and the entire city supply is
shut on. This condition is unprecedented
Unless water is soon brought there, many
mills and factories will be forced to shut
down.
News of the peculiar death of Frank
Robinson. wood chopper, whose body
Mass. reached Rockland Mass. Mon
day. The body was lying on the face
with the mouth and nose buried in the
leaves and pine needles which covered
the ground. and death had resulted from
suffocation. 1t is thought the man fell
while in a helpless state Of intoxication
and was unable to raise his head after
ward.
What promised to be disastrous fire
broke out at P. NJ. Monday. in the
large furniture establishment of VIM. N.
Scott. better known as Great Scott at
Nos 313. 81 and $40 North Howard street.
Baltimore. The flames were gotten under
control after half an hours work on the
part of the fire department. not. how
ever. until several adjacent store proper
ties had been ignited. The loss to Scott
81 600: on building. loss. 10000: insur-
ance, $4,000. Other losses will bring the
total up to $4,000 or 100000 rhe body
of a woman. evidently a customer. was
found in the Scott store after the flames
had been extinguished. She had been
suffocated by the clouds of smoke and
probably lost her way when the fire
broke out. There were rum0rS of four
other ladies having lost their lives in the
building. but it is believed that all es-
capped with one exception. The body has
not yet been identified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

because of dissatisfaction with the pres
ent scale of wages. having decided to ac-
cept the terms of the management There
will be no increase of wages at present at
the mills.
AS result of the fire which broke out
at Melbourne at 2 A. NJ, Sunday. and de-
stroyed within three hours an entire
block of buildings. the insurance COM
panies will lose G730000. of which amount
f5OO.000 will fall on British companies
Australian companies will lose the re-
manning amount.
Antonione Solmanie, who was shot at
Boston. Sunday, by VL10enzo AquarO,
will probably survive his injuries. An
operation was performed, on him at the
Massachusetts General hospital and the
doctors now think his chances for recov-
cry are good. Aquaro. who did the shoot
ing. is still at large.
Dr. Noel submitted to the coroner at
Chicago. a report on the examination of
the stomach and liver of John B. ketch-
am. the wealthy clubman, whose sudden
death under mysterious circumstances
caused a sensation. The report states that
death was caused from alcoholism and
hardening of the liver.
The dedicatory exercises of Pembroke
Hall. the new womens college at Brown
University, Providence. r. L.. were held,
Monday. in the large upper hall of the
building. The exercises were in charge
of the Rhode Island Society for the Col
legiate Education of Women, Miss Sarah
r. Doyle. the president of the society,
presiding. $50
The United States district court and
circuit courts and the circuit court of
appeals. at Boston. adjourned. Monday
till Tuesday, out or respect to the late
Judge Thomas l.. Nelson of the district
court, who died in Worcester. Sunday.
In the district court Judge Aldrich paid
a fitting tribute to the memory of the de-
ceased Judge
The grand jury was convened in special
session at Taunton. Mass. Monday. to
consider The cases of w. Shay and Frank
Ford, common councilmen of Fall River
who are under bonds pending action upon
charges of attempting to solicit brides in
return for their influence in obtaining
contracts for furnishing the Hicks school
of that city. The grand jury returned in
dictments on three counts against each
of the defendants.
Save for one or two artesian wells
Fort Scott. Kan. is without water. The
continued efforts of 20 men, who for two
days and nights have been dynamiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
NkWs NUGGETS.
Brought BY the Wires from North. East
South and West.
CUT THIA OUT FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

1t has been learned that Thomas Hull.
the man shot and killed by Officer Luby
in self-defence at the North end. Provi-
dence, r. l., some days ago. left a wife
and six children in England
Three new cases of yellow fever have
appeared among the garrison at Fort
Barrancas, Florida and the war depart
ment is advised that the troops have
gone into camp a mile distant from the
post.
The United States appellate court hand
ed down a decision at St. Paul. Mimi,
Monday. in the case of the Minneapolis
Tribune against The Associated Press.
deciding in favor of The Associated
Press.
Twenty-three Armenian lasters en-
ployed by c. w. Varney & Co.. Lynn,
Mass. struck, Monday. to resist a cut of
three-fourths of cent per pair for last
ing. This leaves the factory without
lasters.
Governor Black has asked the Governor
of Connecticut to deliver to New York
City officers Arthur B. Moody. who is
wanted in New York City for various
crimes. The requsition papers were for
warded, Monday.
In the United States district court at
Topeka, Kan, Monday, Judge Foster re-
fused to grant the injunction asked for
\ by the Travellers Insurance Co. to re-
strain all insurance companies from ex-
amining the company's books.
A bronze tablet placed upon the birth
place of Rev. S. F. Smith. D. D., author
of America by the "Old South Chap
ter" Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, was dedicated with appropriate ex-
ercises. at Boston, Monday afternoon.
Robert H. Martin. for number OF
years treasurer of the Columbian Univer-
sity of Washington. Monday, pleaded
guilty of the embezzlement of $l3,95O of
the funds of that institution during 1894.
1895 and 1896 and was remanded to jail
to await sentence.
Ormand W. Fletcher, a prominent mer-
chant and citizen. and for the past 20
years postmaster at North Chester VT,
committed suicide by hanging in his
store, Sunday night. Mental derange-
ment caused by sickness in his family is
thought to have been the cause.
The Theosophists of San Francisco are
taking very active interest in the fate OF
Murderer Durrant. 1t is tenet OF their
faith that capital punishment is wrong
and they are getting up a petition pray
ing Governor Budd to stay the execution
and commute his sentence to life impris-
onment.
The British hosiery mills at Thornton.
r. L., resumed operations in full, Mon
day. the operatives who were locked out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Col. A. NJ. Soule of Portland, in
spected Henry G. Staples Camp, S. OF
", last evening. and pronounced the
camp in the best Of condition, hand
somely complimenting the officers on
their work. There was a splendid at
tendance and the regular exercises
were followed by a banquet. Our Sons
of Veterans camp is the pride of all our
citizens as well as all its members ana
these good reports are gratifying to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Howard Benevolent Union is to
furnish dinners to the poor families
this year, as usual, and all food that
is donated will be distributed at G. A.
r. hall Last year there were between
1875 and $50 families and it is thought
that about the same will be looked
out for this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
Of Greene's Syrup Of Tar II 1t fails to
cure your cold or cough, we also warrant
twenty-five cent bottle to prove satls-
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster, Augusta.
John Coughlin. Augusta.
F. X. Courtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrauit. Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
F. G. Kinsman & Co.. Augusta.
Chas. X. Partridge, Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. B. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
c. II. Beane, Gardiner. .a
H. d. Robinson & Co.. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The Kennebec Choral Union will
meet, tonight, at the Baptist vestry
Members must have their tickets for
admission. This is the last evening
that new singers will be admitted be-
fore the concert in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

TnIre have been 107 marriage inten-
tior.s filed at the city clerks office this
year against 100 last year. Does this
indicate that the young men are grow
ing bashful, or are the girls scarce?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The ladies of the China Club are busy
preparing for their annual exhibition.
which will be held in the city govern
ment rooms, the first of December.
ested in the art are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Poultry of all kinds was brought IN
from the country, Monday. ana the
farmers will realize a good profit from
them. Native turkeys are retailing al
% cents per pound. and although no
Western poultry has yet arrived, they
will probably sell for the same amount
Chickens sell for from Is to Is cents.
Ducks are IS cents and geese are from
Is to IS cents. Owing to the scarcity
IF turkeys. it will have a tendency to
increase the price of chickens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The teachers of the Village district
held a very pleasant meeting at
Library hall, Monday evening. These
meetings are held regularly every two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The advanced sale of tickets for
''The House Party was opened, at 2
o'clock. Monday afternoon at Bowditch
& Webster's, and was very large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The FOresters will have their grand
concert and ball at City hall, Wednes-
day evening. Dennis Orchestra will
furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Deputy Sheriff Bean left, at 9 O'Clock
last evening, on trip to Wiscasset on
legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Percival Bros delivery team was
taken from in front of their store, last
evening. the affair being case of
mistaken identity" The team was
soon returned in good order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Col. o. N. Blackington returned, Sat-
urday, from a fox hunting trip at
Westford where he succeeded in shoot
ing seven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Judge Emery o. Bean of Readfield.
was in the city upon professional bust
ness, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Samuel TOpliff of BOwdoin college,
passed the Sabbath with his grand
mother, Mrs. D. c. Stanwood, in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

The shoe factory is being put INTO
shape in an amazingly fast manner
The entire building is clapboardeo anu
all the windows in. The painters began
their work, Monday. A platform mas
been built to the side track SO that the
machinery may be unloaded with ease
The work of putting up the pu'ieS
hangers was begun. Monday ana the
inside is assuming very business-iike
air. Underneath the building the art
is being hauled out, and dumped lnto
the fill. The. tower is framed, ana VIII
be completed in a very few days. AZ
the present rate of speed 1t will NOT De
long before the place will be ready Tor
business, and everyone will be gao 70
the present rate of progress II VIII MOI
be long before the place VIII De reaos
for business, and everyone will De giad
to see the new industry. that VIII De
such a benefit to our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

G. Cakes Toby with Mrs. and Miss
Tobey. started. Monday morning, for
Boston. where they will pass the Win
tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Dick Phillips went to PASSPORT, Mon
day afternoon, where he will skate
Law and Follis, November "a, &c and
90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

William Weeks of Rockland, was
registered at Hotel North, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Frank BillOdeau left upon la {
nights Pullman. for a brief visit IN
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

James w. Crawford of Brunswick,
was registered at the City hotel, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Augusta Lodge A. o. u. w. are to
serve refreshments after the initiation
of the candidates. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Judge A. G. Andrews and Rev. C. S.
cummings Went to Bath, Monday
evening, on A. o. u w. business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

famed McVeigh of Lewiston, was
registered at the Cony house, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-23

Ling Kuro cures that hacking cough
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-11-12
FORT SAM HOUSTON.

This post, the second largest in the
country is also the headquarters of the
Military Department of Texas, Brig
adler General w. NJ. Graham, COM
handing.
The upper parade ground is Fort
Sam Houston proper and where the
Flagstaff is located. The lower ground
Is the one nearest the city and IS the
headquarters of the Department Of
Texas.
The upper post is the. headquarters
of the Fifth regiment of United States
cavalry, Col. L. H. CARPENTER, COM
handing. Besides the field staff and
band and troops D, e, F and X, of the
Fifth cavalry, there are also stationed
here companies A. B. G. E, Z and G, Of
the Eighteenth infantry and Light bat
terry K, of the First artillery. The
troops at the post number about IT'S
men altogether.
Guard mounting on upper parade
ground daily at p. m.
Cavalry parade on the lower parade
grounds every Tuesday and Thursday
at 1890 a. m.
Infantry parades Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday on the upper parade
grounds at 5:15 p. m.
All parades are in full dress.
Brigade review and inspection on the
last day of each month on lower pa
rade ground between and 10 a. m.
Inspection of troops every Saturday
at 500 a. m.
Beautiful calisthenic drill every
Friday morning at IN. 20 on INNER ma =
rade.
Public invited to view all these ex-
ercises.