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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14
JoHNsoN,s QUICK wiz.


How the Ex-President Displayed 1t ON the
Stump In Tennessee.
There is In the city Of Memphis q
precinct known as Pinch, In which q
majority Of the voters were Irish. It SO
happened that Andrew johnson and his
opponent for the United Esates senate,
Gus Henry, were to meet in joint de-
bate in this precinct. The evening came,
and hundreds of blue Irish eyes were on
the two speakers as they assembled the
rostrum. Henry opened, and as bid
for the Irish vote he told in whitening
terms how johnson, when in congress
before, had voted against bill for an
appropriation to assist Ireland during
time Of famine. He himself had done
yeoman work for the passage of the bill.
while this other man, who was now
asking their support, had done every
thing possible to defeat 1t. TWAS fine
point, and the speaker made the most
OF it, burning before it the lamp of his
eloquence until the crowd were wild
with excitement. Then Henry sat down,
and johnson got up amid oatcalls and
SCOTS to answer him.
What my opponent has told you is
true he said. "Ireland was suffering,
and Ivoted against an appropriation for
her relief, for the money which it was
thus proposed to give away was not
mine. but yours; yours because it was
in the public Golfers. I refused to give
away money which did not belong to
me, but went down into my own pock-
ct and out Of my own private funds
which had right to bestow-I SUBJ
scribed $3.50 to the relief fund which was
being quietly raised. How much of his
own money did MI. Henry give2 Not
cent. He was too busy trying to give
away yours. Now, gentlemen, which Of
us two did the better part by suffering
lreland?" The effect of this was magical.
The catcalls were now for Henry and
the cheers for johnson.
Thus the campaign went on, ending
in victory for the ex-tailor, who once
more took his place among the statesmen
of the land. But his term was q short
one, for death soon claimed him. But
be left behind him a reputation as
stump" speaker which abides still
upon the hustings down in Tennessee.
Chicago Times Herald. ..-p.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14

! Superior Court this morning took up
the cnlendared cases, the fifth one being
William H. Terry w. John E. V.Piatt, ct
al. Anthony Higgins, for the defendant,
motioned to strike out the second count
in the bill of particulars alleging irregu-
larity, but Walter H. Hayes fought to the
contrary and the court agreed that the
count was proper.
The case then went to trial The action
lie one on promisory note to recover 800
loaned by Mr.. Terry to Mr. Platt and Mr..
Elkinton who were In the milling business
under the firm name of Platt and Elkin.
ton. Mablon B. Foster entered into rec.
ognizance in the sum of 5000 for his appear
ance at the May term of court. He saws
his case is merely one in which n lawyer Is
Ordeavoring to use the powers of The attor.
ncy-generars Office to enable him to coll
!1ect money.
The case Of Joseph L. Polk VS.. Mayor
md Council was referred to coun sci for
settlement.
Tho case of Miriam Glinoweiscks VS..
Iiebeg Manufacturing Company was dis
continued.
In the case of w. j. Farwood vs.. the
Wilmington City Railway Company leave
was granted the defendant TO amend.
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-
Miss Ruby Willis has returned to her
homstn near Centreyille, Md, after q visit
70 friends In this city.
Crusaders Castle, Knights Of the Gold.
en- Eagle will glvea smoker on February
~, at Its lodge room In the Highlands
flames N. Clash IL visii,-., b,a raronts
Captain and NJ r.. =. H. Clash, Of Centre.
ss...o landing, Md.
Miss Florence G. Hall has returned to
Port Penn after pleasant visit to friends
In this city.
NJ. and Mrs. Peter L. Cooper will at
tend tho Wagner family reunion ut Ger
mantown, Pa on March 1st
Charles Banning Of Greenwood, and Miss
Annie Lord, Of Bridgeville, were married
on Saturday. The groom Is II and the
bride Is IA years old
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi B. Lynch, of Lewes,
celebrated their golden wedding anniver-
sary on Friday evening. Governor Tun.
nell was one Of their many friends who
called to extond congratulations.
George Harris, of Philadelphia was in
this city yesterday visiting Mrs Harris Of
No. 1927 Orange street, who Is very i'll.
Mrs. Harris Is believed to be nearly 100
years Old. ..---.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14
MASQUERADE PARTY.


A pleasant masquerade party was held
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs John w. Tai
ley, on February 0. The evening was
spent In playing games At late hour
refreshments were served There were
present: Mr. and Mrs. John W. Talley,
Mr.. and Mrs A. b. Hickman. Mr.. and
Mrs S A. Talley, Mas. Sarah Il. Talley.
Misses Hattie Brown, Maggie Talley, May
and Edna Harkins. Mao Clough, Mary
Kelleher. Annie Stoll, Mary Long. Belle
Banks, Sadie Talley. Harrlett Smith, May
and Bessie Brown, Matte Marion. Galena
and Mabel Talley, Florrie Talley, Laura
and Hattie Horribly. Annie Elliott, Carrie
Buckwater, Matte Mousley, Mary Chan
dlcr, Sadie RICHTER, Frank Green, William
Shaffer, jerome Fighter, Frank and Lewis
Talley, Clarence Fraim, Armor Steele,
Howard Pollock, Harry Kellam, David
Ramsey, John Forbes, Lewis Banks, B.
Brown. Charlie Weldin, Edward Carney,
Curtis and Amos Talley, Curtis D. Talley,
Robert Wilson, Bayard Talley, William
Monigles, Hugh Moice. Robert Clough,
Joseph Edwards Corliss Talley, Willie G.
Talley, Anthony McGarvoy, Alfred Talley,
Elwood Talley, Frank Kawlins, Moses
Palmer George Mousley. Morrison Talley,
John II. Talley Hattie Brown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14
NEW YORK JUSTICE.


N WY IN "nlch Rival Is NOT Held In
Great Esteem.
As is generally known, it is a pun
ishable offense in the state of New York
for any person to attempt to take his
life, although it is not so if the attempt
be uccessful-which makes self murder
somewhat different legally from the
other kind. As is also very generally
known, New York, Individually and
collectively, is disposed to forever point
the finger of scorn at her large and
growing neighbor, Philadelphia
Not long ago prisoner was before q
New York judge charged with attempt.
ed suicide, and the judge, being a man
who lived on Easy street, where it was
sunny in winter and shady in summer,
frowned tiercely on the culprit because
he couldn't understand how any man
would want to quit this life until he
was forced to do co.
Your honor," pleaded the culprit,
looking into the frowning faco of JUS
tice, there were mitigating circum-
stances -
The judge frowned more florcely at
the thought of offering an excuse for
such crime and said nothing.
But there were, your honor, insist
ed the prisoner. "Tho firm am work
ing for informed me last Saturday night
that would have to so to Philadelphia
to live, as they wcro compelled TO make
CHANGE
The judges ent;ro delnearor under
went rapid transformation.
"Great gcodnessP' he exclaimed in a
Mortified tone. "The prisoner is acquit-
ted and tho clerk will please make out
a warrant for the arrest Of tho firm for
assault with intent to kill. Washing
ton Star
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14

George M. Wilmington, veteran of
the Seventeenth regiment, while visit
ing his brother, the Rev. Richard Mil
lington, at Cocnrod, found among the
latter's war relies u poster printed on
cloth calling for recruits for the Seven
teenth Michigan infantry. The poster
reads as follows: Seventeenth regi-
ment, Michigan infantry. One hundred
dollars bounty! Firut months pay in
advance! Rendezvous, Detroit barracks
Fifty recruits wanted to fill up COM
pany in the new regiment, to serve for
three years Or during the war, unless
sooner discharged. Recruits will receive
$l3 per month, with beard, clothing
and medical attendance, to commence
from the day Of enlistment, and boun-
ty Of 800. Apply TO Alfred Abeel, first
lierteEant Seventeenth Michigan in
fantry. Recruiting Office opposite Rath-
bun House. y The poster also bears the
picture Of an eagle, with spread wings,
bearing in its mouth streamer on
which are tho words, Michigan true
to the Union" The Rev. Mr. Milling
ton gave the poster to his brother, and
the latter prizes it very highly. Rome
Sentinel.
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DEATHS,
DEA rs.
MlII.ER=Qn Eabruaru II 1909 WilIia

MILLER-On February II, 1893, William
y. Miller, aged rs years.
Relatives and friends are Invited to at.
tend The funeral from his late residence,
on Monday, Feb uary IA. Services at the
house at 2 o'clock. Interment Mt St. James
Cemetery, Stanton, Del.
TODD-On February II, 1898, John w.
Todd. in his 4Sth year. -
Relatives and friends are invited to at
fond the funeral from his late residence,
No. 303 West Eleventh street, on Monday
18th inst, at clock.
PIERCE-On the 18th inst, 1893, Elias
Pierce in his S9th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to Mt
tend the funeral on Monday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, from the residence of David r.
smith, ll2O King street. Interment at
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. !
SWAYNE-On February 1s. 1898. Jacob
Swayne, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited TO attend the funeral
from his late reridence near Fairville, on
Tuesday, 10Th inst, at 2 o'clock, D. m. In.
torment Mt Longwood Cemetery.
PERKINS-Entered into rest, on Sunday,
February ID, 1893 Lucy A., widow OF the
late George w. Perkins, in her 18th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence.
n: y. Corner Third and Poplar streets, on
wednesday morning, 10th inst, at ii
O'Clock. Interment private:
CHANDLER.-On February 13 1893
Mary f., wife Of Newton Chandler, aged
IS years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No. 9l3 West Ninth street, on Tuesday af.
ternoon. February 10, 1898. at 2 O'Clock,
without flu ther notice Interment pri-
vate Wilmington and Brandywine GENE.
terry.
PRESS.-At Yorklyn, DEL, on Feb. 18th,
1S9S, Sarah j., wife of VIM. V. Press
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence,
at Yorklyn, on Thursday, Feb. II, at IL
O'Clock Services at the house. Intefment
Lower Brandywine Cemetery. Delaware
90 lnty papers iplease copy. -
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The L.urada.

An effort Ii beipg made to secure the
services Of Captain Edward Murphy for
buster has been given thorough over
hauling and looks we'll In her bright coat
OF paint. Her boilers have not been
touched SO far.
When she came here last year she was
was libelled for clearing from Baltimore
S::ithont the proper papers from the Boiler
Inspectors. 5.-5.
y Chief Engineer Oliver, who formerly had
charge Of the Laurada IL back again on
her as well as tho mate aud two Of the fire.
men.
The reputed owners wrote 10 friends of
Captain Murphy in this city to secure his
address. The latest rumor regarding the
famous fllibuster is that she may not go
into tho Alaska trade.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14
Want a Change In Tail Route

The citizens of Leeds, Pleasant Hill.
tChilds and Blue Ball Md, are agitating a
movement looking toward FORMAL TO.
guest being made Of the government that
tho mail route, which now extends from
Blue Ball to Pleasant and Leeds 10 Childs,
DO extended from Childs to Elkton in or
dor that important mail from those points
Z DO delivered promptly in Elkton, the coun
~. seat.
The mails from these points, in order to
roach Elkton and also from Elkton to
DO sent by way Of Childs and goes either
from Childs to Philadelphia or Baltimore
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, aud
atthese points is transferred to the Phila-
dolphin, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail-
road, which causes considerable delay and
always makes difference of u day in
slime, Chlds is but four miles north of
Elkton
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Free Pills.

Send your address to Fl. Il. Buoklcn 8
Co., Chicago. and got free sample box Of
DIR. Kings New Lilo Piiis. A trial wilt
convince you of tholr iaerit>. These pills
arc easy In action and a'e particularly
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Sick Hoadacho. For Malaria md LIVER.
troubles thoy have been proved invRl sable.
They are guaranteed 10 10 perfectly fres
purely vegetable. They 80 not weaken BY
their action, bnt by giving tone to stomach
and bowels greatly invigorale the system,
Regular size CSC per box. Sold by N. B.
Danforth DrunGist,
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The Co1nfost q Labor.

II suppose. y said Mr.. Staybolt, "that
most Of ms. as between wealth with
idleness and poverty with occupation.
WOMB A-.oVse wealth. but I an not 30
sure that ] would myself. In fact, the
older ] grow the more I am convinced
that next to the love Of those we hold
dearest, Of parents, wives and children,
the greatest boon to man ia labor. Pow
erty with occupation would imply the
power to labor, and that would mean
freedom from want. And occupation
means also freedom from oare.S The man
who becomes interested in his work for
gets his troubles. and he finds besides a
pleasure in seeing the results Of his la.
Dor take form and grow, the pleasure Of
attainment.
T 'Ihe man who does not find enjoy
ment in labor misses the most satisfac.
tory of life's pleasures. New York
Sun.
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pors.

i. T.
W. A. Rukiii, anetinpe-, will soil furni-
nitire and nrpets ~ No 1905 IVES b st
tomprroa. l5sh, w 0o'cloci. See nd.
Harry Stoscklc has placed Combina-
zion pool and BILLIARD table In the Third
aoor OF his residence on Adams street.
John Ciceri has settled all the claims.
held here and Ciceri went to Italy year
ago.
Frank Kelley, OF No OPS Chestnut street
WAS taken with commissions at Reed and
Harrison streets. The Phoenix ambulance
was called and removed him to his home.
An entertainment was given at Odd
Fellows Hall, Third and King streats, on
Saturday evening by North Baptist and
Epworth N. e. churcnes.
The Delaware Natural History Society
will meet this evening and listen to pa
ipcr by Dr. W. G. Pierce.
Tho monthly meeting of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society Of Grace
9efternoon ut the home of Mrs. II. @. Rob.
sinson, No 905 West street.
Tho Young Mems Republican Club bow.
lling team will go to Philadelphia on Feb
binary 49,
Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf will add ress
|'the Sons Of Delaware in Philadelphia on
"Wednesday evening.
William H. Hanna we'll known Re-
publican, Is mentioned as candidate for
county assessor to succeed Charles
iWhann.
John Krauter, while walking on the
street yesterday fell aud broke hts leg. He
was taken to tn, Delaware Hospital.
Frank r. Carswell of this city has been
seeiected by the managers OF the baltimore
dog Show, to be held in few weeks, to
Judge all the collie classes
Arthur Powell dealer in fish was at his
istall in the Third street market. on Satur.
fdsy, for the first time in the past two
weeks.
Bishop Coleman's class of Old Swede's
achurch will give st. Valentines Tea in
Old Swede's Parish House this evening.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club Is prepar.
sing farewell entertainment to be- given
the club members some time In April
There will be speeches by prominent peo-
isple and will be one Of the most elaborate
affairs ever attempted by the club.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14
EyENINGPARTY.

A very pleasant party was tendered Miss
Mary Pyle ON Wednesday evening at her
home Mt. Cuba. Del, by her friends The
time was spent in playing pnrlor games
and various other amusements. Refresh.
ments were served at 10 O'Clock. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu
p. Pyle. Mrs. r. NJ. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph P. Pyle, Mrs. Charles M. Pyle, Mr..
klnsoD, May Klair, Rena Vandever, Flo
Hartman, Carrie Frederick. Lizzie Wat
CON, May Pyle, Mary Pyle, Elsie Pyle,
Messrs Samuel Taylor, John Armstrong,
Harry Frederick, Charles Wilkinson, W.
Armstrong, Harvey Klalr, Ralph Wllkin-
son, John Hartman, Frank Pyle, C.Harlan
Frunois Il. Pyle. ,,rr z,.--- -. ~
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Sale OF Horses.

L. w. Stidharl g. Son. auctioucGrs sold
at Public Sale fox Jacob I. Fullmer, Of
CHI stsr, Pa, at tic stables OF VIM. C.
Marin rtlrd and Orange street., vii.
Mington, Del, on Saturday, February L.,
il head of horses rs follows: $l10, $2Uj,
'4l23, s295 $500, s132lI, Sill, AL, s97ls,
t1aIG. SIS, $50, SO, so, .2J5, $l:5. t2)I, $40
Average lfGf thu IS head $l5J 90 por
heal. The -alo was we'll attended. H0rs.
q i0.d low for tie kind of horses which
tare seldom sold ut public sn!o. Mr.. Full
inner has n few left which he would soil at
hDri val n sulr.
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DOCKSTADER's THEATRE,

The musical craze of the present day in
the big cities seems to be "The Animated
Song Sheet" the leading vaudeville thea
tiers of New York and Philadelphia have
been presenting 1t continuously for the
past ton weeks and there seems to be no
Abatement in its popularity This Human
song Sheet" idea will have Its first pro.
ductjon in Wilmington this week at Mama
gor Dockstader popular family theatre. 1t
will be given upon mammoth and mag
niflcent scale and no expense has beeu
spared in order to make it complete sue
cess. The soloiet will be Miss Alice Gill
more one of the foremost singers OF popular
melodies in America Sne will be assisted
by grand chorus of twenty-five genuine
darkies who hive been carefully selected
as to their abilities Us singers The new
vaudeville acts will BIO unusually brilliant
and include Arthur Rigby, the star min
strel comedian, one of the best OF his class
in this country, the Clifford Sisters char
acter ductists, Campbell and Beard comic
musicians, Collins and Collins Tyrolean
warblcrs, kurtz tho Mexican juggler, Sea-
mon and Miite travesty sketchists and
the charming Bachelor Sisters in violin
and cello solos This a, tractive program in
conjunction with tho Animated Song
Sheet will be given twice daily during this
week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14

The conduct of constable portc:, S. Il.
Forbes and Mrs. Maria Hartman on Har.
rison street one day last week Is uadcr In
vestigation.
1t Is said the woman who was assaulted.
is In delicate condition and that she was
cruelty beaten. Her little gil alleges that
she was also assaulted.
II Ia claimed that. tho constable had no
right to evict tho woman. II tho parties
owed rent then tho constable had the sighs
to sell thcir household goods. This it ID
alleged he did moo want TO 10 bat waatod
to evlct the family.
II Is further alleged that thrao or foce
shots wcro fired after Greon while no WINS
running away frnm tho constable. Tho,
mothers Of the school c.l:ldron wero badly,
scared ut tho tins. 1hon the act y: plao-
ing handouts Oh woman is net very we'll
relishcl
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GARD BASKET.

Charles Purse has returned to Scaforl.
Miss Annie Armstrong is visiting in
Eikton.
john farrell has re urncd to Delaware
City.
Miss Clara Burnite of FELTON, is visiting
! here.
Miss Mollie Gill has returned to Town
send.
r G. Dunn has returned from Port De.
post.
II. D.Grlhith has returned from Har-
rington.
Edward Brydo has returned to Wood.
lawn, Md. .
W. I. Bush, Jr, is visiting friends at
St. Louis.
Henry C. Waters. of Baltimore, is in
! this city
II, R. Farley, of New York. is at the
Clayton House.
James Winchester, Of Reading, Pa, is q
visitor in this city.
I. H. Gibbons, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, is a
Wilmington visitor
Miss Nina G. Scott, of Townsend is tho
guest of friends in this city.
Joseph Il. Muller, of Cumberland, Md.
is registered at HO!el Jennings.
Miss Mary Cooper, of New Castle, has
been visiting friends in this city.
Mrs Bowman Fowler has been visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Joseph e. Martin Silent Saturday
as the guest of friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Hannah Bunting of Philadelphia.
Is visiting Mrs. Peter Wright of this CITY
Mrs. Harvey Hickman, of this CITY. ia
visiting Mrs.. William d. Candy. of Elk
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Barnard will
give an Fat hume on Saturday, February
19th.
w. e. Douglass has been elected
manager of the Goldey College base ball
team.
Mr.. Charles H. Armour, OF Reading, Pa,
is visiting friends here.
Miss Gladys Richards, of this city, spent
Sunday in Philadelphia
Miss May Fighter, of this city, was in
Chester on Sunday.
Misses Bella and Eta Kyle spent ysster-
day in Philadelphia.
Miss Whtacrc, of Marlton, N. j., and
Miss wilkins, of Masonville, N. j., are
visiting the family Of William S. Prickett,
Esq
Miss Edna Steson has returned to this
CITY after a pleasant visit with Mrs. j. w.
Dewitt Of St. Georges.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14

Barnes-That settles it. DR.. Howsit
can never prescribe for mo again. used
to think he knew something, but my
confidence in him has been completely
destroyed
Apsley-What's happened to change
your opinion Of him?
Barnes-He has been giving expert
testimony in a murder trial.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer. .,,,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14

Laura j. Wcldin and another girl were
enjoying n walk on King street on Satur-
day evening when they were accosted by a
young man who took them for Il carriage
ride. After an hours drive he left ono of
the young women at her home, and con
tinued to drive with the other one, Miss
Weldn. While on tho Lancaster pike
near Greenhill avenue the young lady was
seen to fall out Of tho carriage. One whee ]
passed over hcr as she lay unconscious on
Willing hands ran to the girls assistan CO.
aud in their earnestness to attend to the
girl they allowed the man to drive AWAY.
Some say the girl was thrown out of tho
carriage while others assert that he used
threats towards her and that She jumped
out to save herself
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-14

A pleasant birthday party was given on
Friday evening by Mrs. Henry, at her
home, 7l9 Robinson street, In honor Of her
daughter Helen's tenth birthday Parlor
games were the order of the evening. At a
late hour the little guests were served with
splen i'd repast. Those present were:
Misses Lizzie Henry, Agnes o Hara, agnes
Konilzer Anna eileen, Emma Henry,
Mary O'Hara, Hannah Crumlisb, Mary
Tillnan, May Crumiish, Margaret Henry,
Hannah Horny, Maggie Crumlish, Nj,
Murphy, Messrs Hugh Crumlish, John
Henry, Francis Crumlish, John Crumlish,
Joseph Henry, Hugh o. Hara, Joseph
Kuuitzer, John Cannon, Andrew Crum-
llsh, MIR. and Mrs. Henry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gleen.
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ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE sHe
SHANNON OF THE SIXTH.

SHANNON OF THE SIXTH.
Mr.. w. H. Power one of Americas most
talented young romantic actors will be at
the Opera House tonight in shannon of
the SIXTH" Edward;E Kidders stirring
military dramas. Mr. Power will be re-
membered by many who saw him in this
city several seasons ago in the successful
Irish drama "Ivy Leaf" 1t is not at all
necessary to 60 into details concerning the
story of his present play the powerful war
spectacle. II is enough to say the scenes
are laid In India during the terrible no.
bellion Of the Sepoys in 1867. This is a
very long jump for Mr.. Kidder. who has
been identified with such tranquil plays
as Peaceful vailey,""A Poor kelation''
and others, but he risked the attempt. and
like his other efforts success has crowned
his labors He,has taken advantage of the
golden opportunity to clothe the offspring
of his fertile Imagination in rich garb Of
tropical scenes, to dress his characters in
the bright huod uniforms of the English
military, and impose into tho lines of the
play all that pertains to love, adventures
and bravery, not emitting that essential
vein of sparkling comedy. for which he is
famous.