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The times., 1897-05-11
The city Sports.

Flynn C Sheridan's New City Sports came
to town yesterday, and last night they
presented a bill at the Lyceum that was
repIete with good things IN the vausleTille
line. An amusing buriesque entitled The
Cadets Reception" led off the bill, and
the versatility of the company was amply
demonstrated by a hevy of shapely and
pretty girls and brace of fun raising
comedians. Annie Morris has lot OF new
songs, which she sings well Dave Foster
and Fannie Lewis are u clever team, with
a stack OF catchy songs and new gags
Lillian Geronle and Gert.e Sawyer DO Some
startling dances. George B. Snyder and
Harry Buckley are instrumcntalists OF a
rare order, while twelve shapely and grace
ful girls pot on a series OF artistic dances,
assisting Cssy Sheridan, a graceful and
siHEous dancer, in an attractive serpentine
feature. Mile. MeZa does some wonderful
contortion work. while Billie and Willie
Farrell offer a budget of Up-to-date songs
and dances. The show is concluded with
a series of moving pictures from the Cine
natascope, that are realistic and startling
in some of their effects.
The times., 1897-05-11
"Erminie" at the Square.

Just eleven years ago last night
Jacobo wski's charming opera OF 'Erininte''
was produced for the first time 1t was
the beginning OF career eqUdled in
comic opera history only by The Mikado"
and ''Pinafore" In that cast were
score of almost unknown people, but on
the shoulders of the excellent piece they
were straightway lifted TO fame The
opera was sung at the Lafayette Square
Opera House last night by the Castle
Square Opera Company TO large audi
ence, in inaugGrating their third week
1t was a pleasant and agreeable way
OF celebrating the anniversary OF the
famous opera.
'Erninie' has not suffered much in
aging Later comic opera Iibrettsts and
composers have not gone beyond The style
and merit OF the makers of this piece The
music remains refreshingIy tuneful and
graceful, and the songs are nearly as good
to hear now as ten years ago.
The audience applauded and encored
very literally last night There was
the Dickie Bird song, the lullaby, the
gavotte, the madrigal goodnight, and the
spirited choruses all in renewed favor.
Much of the appreciative consideration
gwen NHc OPSAh "oS' ifo'' S'SA' NuC " NiiS
presentation. The scenery was in the
main part especially made for the pro
ductiou and was very handsome. The
cast brought back several of the company
who sang in former weeks and one new
conner The latter is Miss Grace Golden
who sang the title role. She is an at
tractive prirna donna and sustained her
role well William Wolff was a good
Ravvy and Arthur Wooiey a capital Caddy,
Joseph Sleehan sang sweetly as Eugene
Bessie Fairtrain was amusing as the
Princess, Gertrude Quinlan enjoyable as
Javotte, and Messrs. Melville Stewart,
Hitchcock, and Junre were good in their
parts.
There VIII be the usual rose matinee to-
morrow Carmen" is in rehearsal aud
will be given ne xt week.
The times., 1897-05-11
RiOgraph.

An appreciative audience greeted the
exhibitions of the Biograph at Willard
Hall last night, demonstrating that pHbIiC
interest in this great invention is by no
means on the decrease. The management
have added a number of new and superb
views 1t was the original intention OF
the management to close on last. Saturday
night, but several churches asked to be
given benefits, and it was decided ~ pro-
long the eugs cement for a short time. The
Cavalry series, showing the famous Cos
sack drill, the charge, the fencing on
horseback and the hurdle races, are un-
doubtedIy the best pertrayals of such
sub iects ever seen. A new view OF the
Grant monument parade has also been
added, showing the Washin gtoR seldieFy
as il passed the tomb on that eventful
day. The other views are OF equal excel
Ience The exhibitions on Wednesday,
May IT, will be for the benefit of the
Methodist Home for the Aged.
The times., 1897-05-11
THE THEATER BILLS.

Firmly fixed in the affections of the
people is that amiable and gracious come
dian, Stuart Robson, who last night ap-
peared at the New National Theater and
gave Daniel Hart's dramatization of 0pie
Reeds novel, "The Jueklins." I" 1t is the
best thing Mr.. Robson has given his public
since the palmy days of Bronson Howard s
unapproaetabIe Henrietta North Caro-
lima, near Purdy, on the Jucklfn place, is
the locale of the story. A family OF
Southern farming people form the
pivot of story, and about them revolve
variety of neighborhood people.
Mr.. Robson character is that OF relg-
iousiy inclined farmer, who accepts the
Scriptures in their entirety, but regrets
exceedingly that no more positive sane
tion is given to cock fighting than the
words. And she gathered her chickens
under her wing He finds some satis-
faction even in this. for his indulgence in the
sport of aggressive game roosters. The
role is full of human sympathy, gentle hii-
NOR, affectionate naturalness as played by
the star. and although he is often and long
upon the stage his role is accessory TO ti,e
story.
The Juekiins'' is a romantic melodrama,
comedy After Mr. Robson. the most nat
uraI and convincing touches are given
by Newton ChisnelI as the sheriff. Even
though IL is quite dissiniilar. we cannot
yet FORGET his sheriff in ''Pudd 'Bhead
Wilson. Mrs. Samuel Charles as Lemuel
Jucklin's wife, lends admirable aid. This
charming woman acts with the heart and
instinct OF true artist.
Mrs. Robson and her part are scarcely
congenial. Alfred is Wen done by John
Webster, jr- Miss Evangeline Irving has
the good taste OF her sister TO copy so adj
mirable an artist as Ada Rehan-
The actual COCK fight between the two
roosters was a source of general ainHsc-
ment. The bird actors did their parts
we'll The scenery was very pretty, and
the large audience, which included Mrs.
DR.. Lincoln and party, g. A. Hobart, ir..
and party. Gov. o Ferraii OF Virginia and
other prominent people, was appreciatiyeIy
deinonstr ratiye
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OF natural sweetness, and his several seIec-
tons last night were rendered in highly
creditable style.
The Charming Cherries.

The bewitching galaxy OF fair Thespians.
commonly known as the Cherry Sisters, be-
gan Their second, and much regretted last,
week at the BiJou Theater last night in
conjunction with "A Confederate Spy
1t Is tardy but nevertheless truthful
tribute To the talent OF this distinguished
and genuinely artistic aggregation TO say
that the Biiou Tneater never held such
large, appreciated, and enthusiastic au-
diences as have been there during the
past week, and especially last night
Their act is of the recherche variety,
filled with the chef d'oeures of genius, IL
lustrated by four charming young women
who, IN point OF age and terpsichorean
ability, might grace any line of coryphees
in any OF the grand spectacular pro,iuc-
tioDs OF the nineteenth century.
Those who saw the performance win ap-
preciate the force OF this eulogy, which is
modelled after the notice they received at
Grundy Center, Iowa, and those who did
not see it should by all means see the
Cherries,
The legitimate performance was excel
lent. Manager WhiteseII has arranged
that several local organizations OF note
shall share the proceeds OF this week $ en-
gagement The performance tonight will
be for the benefit OF the Woman's Relief
COrDs
The times., 1897-05-11
Gen. Porter and the Hog.

when I go to France 1 want to be
thoroughly American. Among the various
subjects that will have TO consider will
be that of the American hog. l suppose I
will have to take il UP and insist upon dus
recognition being accorded this important
animal The hog has long been bone Of
contention between this country and the
countries of Europe. 1 know something
about the hog, for / served in the Army.
The only trouble then was getting enough
of it. You never got tired of pork in the
Army, although you did get tired of beef
and mutton sometimes The soldiers got
SO skilfnl in foraging that they Could catch,
skin and quarter hog without leaving the
rank or ever losing STEP The result OF this
was strict order prohibiting foragiug in
the Army. Nevertheless. q day or two after
the PRONUNCIATION of the order, Mulhaney, O
private soldier. was seen emerging from a
shady lane with a pig under his arm. The
general, riding by, called Mulhaney and
severely reprinianded him for this flagrant
act of disobedience. Mulhaney was silent
and thoughtful, but the squeals of the pig
grew louder and louder. Mulhaney, finally,
TO show his respect, slapped the pig and
said, Hold yer tongue. will yer. and let
the ginerai spake- New York Times
The times., 1897-05-11
DIR. curtis. of Chicago.

DIR. Austin NJ. Curtis, who may succeed
DR.. Williams as surgeon in the Freedman s
Hospital. Washington, has been resident
of Chicago for ten years He was born in
Raleigh, N. c., thirty yearsagoandI Ieceived
his early education in the public and high
schools in his native city. Heis an alumnus
Of Lincoln University, near Philadelphia,
and has the degrees A B. and A NJ. from
that institution. He graduated from North
western University medical school in 1891
end since that time has been practicfng on
the southside. Heis theliouse physician and
surgeon OF the Provident Hospital and was
one year with the Cook County Hospital. He
has always been g Republican and has been
an active party worker in his ward. He is
member Of Grace Presbyterian Church. of
the Sunday Club, Knights Of Pythias and
Masonic fraternities He Is married man
and has three children. His wife enjoys
the distinction Of being The only coiored
member OF the Women Republican League
Of the United states.-Chicago Times Her
AID
The times., 1897-05-11
"The Lost Paradise"

Last night the Cummings Stock Com
pany made its initial bow TO Washingto
audience in The Lost Paradise" and
met with an enthusiastic reception They
will remain at the Academy for the whole
summer
The play selected for the opening perform
ance was De Miles picture of life and in
cidents among the factory folk of New
England Replete as it is with echoes Of
those burning issues between capital and
labor, it stands today one OF the most
powerful comedy dramas of modern stage
craft.
The factory scene. with it's whirilng
wheels and furious din, was realistic and
impressive as ever, and the climax Of the
second act, when the excited operatives,
unable to bear their oppression longer,
stop the massive machinery and rush from
the mill, Is given with such faithful de-
tail as to call forth storIns OF applause
OF the company it may be said that here
is much good material that, after t he stiff
ness OF first performance has worn of,
will be seen to much better adv vantage.
Ralph Cummings as the superintendent was
conspicuous. He is finished and careful
actor, and his work shows force and char
. acter, notably in the heavier scenes. A II.
Stuart made an acceptable Knowlton, and
Thomas NJ. Reynolds as Ralph Standish
and Herbert Fortier as Bob Appleton were
both satisfactory.
OF the female contingent Nettie Mar
shall bore off the hoRors, her delineation
of Cinders, the waif of the rolling mi,l,
being decidedly clever piece Of rough
scubrette work Grace Huntington as the
heroine was refined and sympathetic, while
dainty Helen Aubrey made refreshing
and wiasome Green fountain maid.
Taken in it's entirety the. company Is a
capable one, and big houses should be the
rule and not the exception at the Academy
during It's summer season.
The times., 1897-05-11
A Large scotch story.

The spirit of Democracy is dominant
in Aberdeen. A little while before the
city election, candidate for an office
Thought he would call on few OF the
leading city councillors. He hailed cab
and told the cabInan To drive him to
Councillor Bissett's. the treasurer
The councillor was found in black
smiths shop, shoeing a horse
III see somebody better than this"
said the candidate. 'Drive me to Coun-
cilor Maitland's office"
The cabman thereupon drove him to the
pawnbroker'
Drive me to Councillor Gray's,'' he
calculated.
II am Councillor Gray. sir,'' replied the
cabman Att Bits
The times., 1897-05-11
A Man,s Menn Trick.

"Wby do you have such large openings
in the hall register to your furnace?''
when a man with an umbrella comes to
call he generally stands his uHbr ella on the
register While he is in the rarlor the UNI
brelIa is rretty sure to slip through the
holes, and when he comes out he usually
forgets all about IT, In the morning 60
down aud get the umbrella out of the hot
air pipe."-Cleveland Plain Dealex~
The times., 1897-05-11
The Black Patti.

Madame Sisseretta Jones (Blaok Patty
and her talented band OF vaudeville artists,
returned to the Grand last night and an
unusually large house greeted them. Black
Patti has a phenomenal voice and her work
last night bore out her claim to the title
race.
The times., 1897-05-11
PerEOnal.

Mr.. O'Brien Moore, the correspondent OF
the st. Louis Republic, who recently
purchased the GaZetteof Charleston, W. Va,
left for his new post last evening. Me-.
Moore is native OF the Emerald Isle and
was educated at Trinity College, Dublin
After finishing his education he came 10
this country, over which he travelled eX-
tensiveiy. Mr.. Moore represented the Re
public in this city for number of years
and leaves 2 host of friends. all of W hom
wish him success in his undertaking.
The times., 1897-05-11
THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH.
Celebrated With Grand High Mass
at ST. Mary's Church.

CcieDFateU Win Grand High Mass
at ST. Mary's Church.
The anniversary of the feast OF St
Joseph was celebrated Sunday morning at
st. Mary's Catholic Church with grand
high mass
Besides the members of the congrega-
tion, there were present the mernlyers
of st. Joseph's Society, a society 200
strong. the officers of ST. Bonifaceous'
Society. and local branch of Catholic
Knights Of America.
The celebraut Of the mass was the Rev.
Mgr Shredder, of the Catholic University,
assisted by Fathers FulIerton and IIenin-
ger.
The officers of ST. Joseph's Society
who We're present were: President, l..
Kissner; vice president, B Roth; secre-
tary, w Huhn, treasurer, J w Sctaefer;
executive committee, NJ Lorenza /
Beuchert, W Lehman; directors, II. j.
Rupert. G. Krogman. 3, Ostman, II G..
Holman; marshal, Joseph Hummer
The times., 1897-05-11
FOR THE CAUSE OF FREE CUBA.
Interest Felt I'm the Forthcoming
Meeting at Columbia Thenter.

Preparations for the monster Gu
ban demonstration at the Colum bia
Theater next Sunday afternoon are ener-
getically going forward Committees
are at work in all directions, and the meet
ing promises to be the largest gathering
OF the kind in this city since the war time.
Senator Gallinger Of New Hampshire,
will preside, and several other Senators
Will be among the speakers Prof Dn-
Shane Coward will have charge OF the
music. Rev. ID. J. Stafford, OF St Pat
rick's Church, will also address tn
meeting, and it is expected that Gen.
Sanguilly and other prominent Cubans
from New York VIII be present Special
seats will he provided for the ladies and
the boxes will be reserved for tiistin-
guished guests.
The times., 1897-05-11
He Could Break That Reee I'd.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS was telling some
remarkable stories of the speed he made
on his new wheei-
Yeast-Well, You know sprocket can lie
as fast az q horse can trot
well, don't know aeout that, but I
DO know that he can lie faster than his
bicycle can go"-Yonkers Statesman.
The times., 1897-05-11
He Had Moved Enough.

Sunday-schoel Teacher YOU don't want
to go to heaven, Willie? You surprise and
grieve me.
The Eoy-Well, I don't. I'm tired to
death Of movini'-C Chicago Tribune.
The times., 1897-05-11
PIANkED SHAD
At MARSHALL HALL.

EVERY DAY DURING MAY
Steamer CHARLES MACALESTER will
leave Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N. and
2:30 p. m Returning, arrives at WASH
iDgt0n at 2:1o and 8 d. m
FARE, ROUND TIKI, % CENTS.
DINNER on arrival OF boat, including
the celebrated Marshall Hall Clam howtler,
10 CENTS
Passengers can remain at Hall ons
or five hours. For charter and special
dinner parties, apply at office of company,
Seventh street wharf TnyfU-tf
The times., 1897-05-11

Mrs. Tripp and Miss Washburn and wife
and daughter of Hon. Bartlett Trip, former
ambassador to Austria, Ire the guests to
Senator and Mrs, Davis, No. 142S Massa-
chusetts avenue.
The times., 1897-05-11

Mrs. Z. R. Fairfax, OF West Washington,
is the guest of relatives in Virginia.
The times., 1897-05-11
Relieves Obstinate or Long Stand
ing Diseases and Inyigorates
the Entire Body.
1t Cures Pnraly sis, Stiff Joints, Neu-
ralgia, Nervous Diseases, and
All Muse ular Pains.

The pains and aches disappear as IL by
magic.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-11
lINCOLN'S LOVEMkSlNG.
Abe Encountered His Political Rival While
Addressing Miss Todd.

I'm 1889 Miss Mary Todd of Kentucky
arrived in Springfield to visit married
sister, Mrs Edwards. At the instance
of his friend Speed, who was also a
Kentuckian, Lincoln became a visitor
at the Edwards, and before long it was
apparent to the observant among those
In Springfield that the lively young
lady held him captive. Engagements at
that time and in that neighborhood
were not announced as soon as they
were made, and it is not at all impossi-
BILE that Miss Todd and Mr. Lincoln
We're betrothed many months before any
other than Mrs Edwards and Mr.. Speed
knew of it, writes John Gilmer Speed
in The Ladies' Home Journal.
At this time, as was the case till
Lincoln was elected to the presidency,
his one special rival in Illinois was
Stephen A. Douglas. Mr.. Douglas had
more of the social graces than Mr.. Lin
coin, and it appeared to him that moth
ing would be more interesting than to
cut out his political rival in the affec
tions of the entertaining and lively
Miss Todd, and so he paid her court.
A spirited young lady from Kentucky
at that time in Illinois would have
been almost less than human if she had
refused to accept the attentions CT the
two leading men of the locality. There
fore Miss Todd, being quite human, en-
couraged Douglas, and again there was
what nowadays would have been called
a Irritation. This course Of action did
not spur Lincoln on in his devotion, but
made him less ardent. and he concluded,
after much self worriment, to break off
the engagement, which he did, but at
the same interview there were recon.
ciliation and renewal Of the engage
ment.
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Trunk Labels.

II wish you would have porter
come up and wash the labels off my
trunks, remarked well dressed man
as he signed his name to the book at the
Continental last night. The guest as he
spoke pointed to three big trunks that
stood in the baggage room. The trunks
were covered with the various labels
that indicated that they had made Il
long continental journey. In days gone
by these labels We're the proper thing,
and the man just home from Europe
considered those glaring tags as almost
sacred. But fashion has changed this
year, thanks of the Prince of Wales set
ting the pace, and now these glaring
showbills indicative of travel are no
longer in vogue. - Philadelphia In
quirer.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-11

IenCe for few minutes. Then came once
more the dull rumble of the cannon at
the feet and water battery, followed by
musketry firing far to our left. i then
saw few men lying On the ground. In
the retreat and fight our regiment had
lost IL killed and 60 wounded.
A cry was raised, 1.-The cavalry is
comipg!" We moved forward and stood
at a charge bayonet for a few minutes,
and looking down an old road saw the
rebel flag for the first and last time.
The next instant the cavalry was out
of sight, and where we were for the rest
of that day l have never been able to
figure out. We moved this way and
that, hearing firing to our right and to
our left, ard near sundOWn were in the
hollow nearest TO the rebel intrench-
ments on the upper Dover road, and TO
us there came General Lew Wallace
with the Eighth Missouri and Eleventh
Indiana. They Gid the right half wheel
in manner which drew cheer from
us and then charged up the hill little
to our right. They fired but one volley
and had gone far to the right by the
time we reached the top of the hill. We
halted. Bang! went six FOUNDER and
"Downn' shouted the officers But it
was needless. Every man was prone be-
fore the whiz of the ball had died
away. / hugged the ground so close that
/ almost made hole in it. as shot and
shell came alternating, getting lower
cl-i n1 hn I in
small furrow and was looking at Com
rade Taylor of company q, about two
rods forward and TO the left of me,
when one of the last shells struck him
just as it exploded. 1t took off the top
of his head and cleaned out the brains
as neatly as if it We're done with a sur
geon's knife Then the cold sweat came
out on my forehead, and for perhaps a
minute l felt kind of agony of fear
The next instant my face seemed bis
tering, it was so hot. The firing ceased
at dark, and we moved to TIE right and
into a hollow and sat down disconso-
lately to another dreary night and talk
of a bloody morrow. Great deeds had
been done seven miles to our left and
the siege Of Donelson was ended, but
we did not know it.
J. H. BEADLE.
A peculiar epitaph is inscribed on a
tombstone in the old churcbyard OF an
Ohio town. General Wayne was at one
time in command Of the fort mentioned
in the epitaph.
Margaret,
Wife of David Gregory,
Died Aug. II, 1921,
Aged G6 years.
Here lies the woman, the first save one,
That settled ON the Miami above Fort Hamil.
ton.
Her table was spread, and that of the best,
And Anthony Wayne was often her guest
Youths Companion.
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A Redeeming Feature.

Any dwelling is bounded on the
north by gas works, on the south by
an india rubber works, OH the west by
vinegar manufactory and on the east
by glue boiling establishment.
B.--A nice neighborhood, must say.
quite SO: but it has one aovan-
tage can always tell which way the
wind blows without looking at the
weatbercoci. --Humoristis che Blatter.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-11
Living on One Food.

We hold that we'll devised dietary
system does not need frequent change
All do not require to eat the same in
amount or kind. Uncooked fruits and
nuts suit some Others live almost en-
tirely ON bread and oatmeal, but when
the correct diet has been found it is not
necessary to change. Animals in state
OF nature live on one food throughout
their lives. Vegetarian.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-11
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
! nRESSMAKING,
MAUD l.. HOUGH.

| have opened Dressmaking rooms one
door south Ol GreeYeS a Co.'S store where
first class cutting ana hitting will be done
All ladies invited to call and get prices.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-03-11
SOLDIER 'SSTORY
The Late J. H. Beadle at Fort
Donelson.
THE BEGINNING OF THE BATTLE,

Impressions and Experiences Of the First
Great Union Victory of the Wharf.-The
Journey to Join Grants Army-A Ghast
ly Sight.