The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-07-29

Carpenter Glass in d vacation school,
There is that in the art OF the man
that demands respect; but 1t is tho
personal color and quality of that art
which has made more than respect; it
has created real affection. Although
MIR. jefferson has been interesting and
amusing in other characters, 1t is as
Rip Van Wrinkle that he will be chief
" remen, bered. and this part he has
elaborated into an ideal. He has rails
ed 1t above the gross and material
traits that some affect TO discover by
the creation. II was not Rip Van
Wrinkle that ever did or ever could be
disagreeably or illnaturedly drunk. 1t
melted and glowed under the influence
of old Hollands as flower expresses
its fragrance in the summer sun. AS
to the allegation that the effect Of the
comedy was Immoral, that it exalted
idleness, iptoxication, and INCONSISTENCY.
that is rubbish. There are not many
actors to tell the truth, who can ere
ate such = part, or could make it con-
vincing If they did. Still fewer are
those who could do as jefferson has
done IL making it sympathetic and
winning. Yet none have seen the
play, at least none have seen it rightly.
who have not taken away with them
one OF the pleasantest memories OF
their lives. That weird, yet airy scene
in the Catskills fingers with the be-
holder, as something delicate and prec-
ious; something fleeting, like opal col
or; something that stirred the depths
OF feelings, too without the knowing
why. Mr.. Jefferson is unique among
bis fellows in his mode of stirring
emotion, and that We shall see him no
more after the coming year will be n
source OF general regret. Yet the
wishes of all Will go with him that
his may be long years OF peace, and
thousands will join in wishing him
good health
The progressive business men OF the
metropolis have awakened to the ad-
visibility OF keeping this city's inter
es.s and advantages before the coln-
try. and the result Is the recently in
corpora4ed Merchants Association of
New York. 1t proposes to remove OBJ
structions TO trade with the city, re-
form abuses where they exist and in
general ito foster trade and commerce
and the interests Of those having
trade, business and financial interests
in common in the State Of New York
and elsewhere" This is liberal and
comprehensive project. Its promoters
DO not propose TO seek to benefit them.
selves individually, but to promote the
interests Of New York, and any thing
that is done 30 attract business men
TO the city and to increase its trade
fa,~S haya aasi an 1N xir a
an it, from the hotel keeper down &c
the small hoy that sells newspapers in
the street.
A handsome suite of rooms have
been secured unpon the ground floor
OF Broadway building and equipped
with postal and other faculties for the
use OF out-of-town visitors. The
railways have agreed to give specia
rates 10 merchants from the interior
who as members of the organization
will come To New York in the autumn
The success OF the experiment in thi:
direction made by the originators o
the present movement during the
Grant memorial ceremonies gives az
surance that a vast number will come
and will spe;4d an enormous amount o.
money in this city. In short the ass ,
citation, although but few weeks old
has already done much, and the higs
standing OF its incorporators and off
cials as well as their tested and con
ceaed capacity for practical affairs af
fords guarantee of success in thei
lsudable undertaking
II is remembered that just twent!
years ago this summer the stock mar
ket, which had been very uniform TO
long time, suddenly began to displa,
strange and sudden changes. The frs
stock to go down was New Jersey Cen
trail. This stock had paid dividen
of ten per cent. for several years an,
had been in good demand at 81 20 /
suddenly weakened, and sales to de
liver were made at go The marke
continued downward until 40 wa
reached Many holders became frigh,
eaed and offered the stock at any pr.c
they could get. A panic was created
Other stocks Immediately sympathize
and a general sacrifice took place.