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The herald., 1898-02-25
His Failing

Parker always exaggerates everything
Yes; he can't even start an account III
the bank without overdrawing it."-Co-
lumbus Ohio, State Journal.
The herald., 1898-02-25

will regret their second discovery OF
America.
The herald., 1898-02-25

The silver army is preparing to march
upon the enemy in three grand divis-
ions, each gallantly officered.
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The government seems to have taken
less interest in the Kansas Pacific than
it was entitled to-several millions less.
The herald., 1898-02-25

The production of the precious metals
will never be equal to the demands of
the universe for them as money.
The herald., 1898-02-25

Secretary Sherman would doubtless re-
sign If he knew how. But he is from
Ohio.
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Notwithstanding his conviction and
sentence to long imprisonment, Zola was
permitted to enter his carriage, after the
trial; and drive to his own palatial home,
unescorted by an officer. Interviewed
during the evening, the distinguished
offender talked with the reporter about
when 1 shall surrender myself" as if
it were matter wholly within his dis
cretion. This will strike the average
American reader as ludicrous, but it
should be remembered that it was a
French episode, occurring in city
whose court rooms are decorated with
paintings of the crucifixion, and where
Zola, standing convicted al the bar and
menaced by bowling mob on the out
side, had yet the hardihood to point his
finger at the jury and denounce them
as cannibals. Surely France is a land
Of strange contradictions.
The herald., 1898-02-25
CHARTER-MAKING

The first practical step toward formu-
lating a new city charter for Los An
geles was taken yesterday, when the
Jeffersonian society issued invita- ations
to the chairmen or presidents of the po-
litical societies representing all the
parties, and to the board of trade,
chamber of commerce. Council of Labor
and the League for Better City Govern
ment, inviting them to appoint commit
tees to meet Thursday evening, March
10th. At this meeting arrangements will
be made for a freeholder election to Sc
lect men to frame new city charter.
1t is none too early to begin this very
important work, and The Jeffersonian
society, in taking the initiative has
acted impartially and courteously.
Charter is not a partisan in
dustry, and it is highly essential that
none but the best men available shall
be selected to frame the new charter.
If the work is we'll begun it Is the more
likely to be we'll done. while mistake
at the start might render the whole
thing abortive.
Los Angeles needs new charter badly,
but it needs good charter still more.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
and what is said to be a most admirable

and what is said to be a most admirable
company.
"A Jolly Night is decidedly a musical
comedy. being interspersed with a num-
Der OF the very latest musical novelties
A feature OF the performance will be the
work OF the famous Barrlngtons, VINO
were the decided features for two sea-
sons of the la Loie Fuller combination
These talented artists stand unrivalled
as imitators, and there is scarcely an
animal or musical instrument which with
their voices alone. they cannot initiate
20 perfection.
The clever dancing o. Miss Darlington,
the beautiful soprano voice OF Miss Hy-
att. and the wonderful singing OF Master
George Morrison. are among the special
features A jolly Night is am adapta-
ton from the French comedy, Les IrolN
Chapcau which achieved such wonder
ful success i'm London two seasons ago.
The story is an interesting one. The
plot is not complicated but on the con-
trary is very easily srasped, and the
fun IS broad and Immensely funny from
the rise TO the final curtain
Mr. TraVers' company includes this sea-
son T. *. Wallace. Il. Gcrmain. Dean
Raymond. Charles harrington, Maude
Cooling, Alice Darlington. Norma hyatt,
Master George Morrison, the sweet-voiced
youngster and others. AS a prelude to
The comedy. that charming. pathetic ana
touching little story of "FOreet-Me-Nots
will bee offered, and during the evening
number Of new and novel musical num-
beers will be introduced IN addition 10 ON
or specials embracing limitations by MI
harrington dancing by Miss Darlington
and singing bv Miss HYATT.
NAT c. GOODWIN.
No one can doubt that when the cur
tain rises st tho Academy Of Music next
Saturday night the audience viii I'll the
house to the doors. when e. is known thar
Richmonds greatest fayorite, Nat {.
Goodwin. viii appear assisted by charm
ing Miss Maxine Elliott ia his most sue
cessful comedy attempt. a Gilded FOOL
Nh Goodwin has not produced any new
play this season. and he wih az the re-
quest of Manager Leath. who was
prompted by the public demands present
"a Gildcd Fool" The title character Is
admirably adapted 10 Mr. Goodwn's fine
~ drawn comedy. and is a play fun Of
innocent humor and wit judiciously
brought about by q clever plot.
He IS supported by an excellent com
pany Of actors.
The sale Of seats commences at the box
office tomorrow morning.
Manager Leath has recently booked +.
r.. Rice's musical comedy The Girl From
Paris" which has created such Juror
by the witty sayings and dashiug music
contained I'm the Operetta. Ii viii be
shortly presented in this city by the orig
inal company which numbers over forty
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
FRED EMERSON BROOKS.
1.-THE California Poet Humorist" on the
Star Course, Friday Night.

The Star Course Committee have Sc
cured as a substitute for Robert ]. Bur
dette, who has been incapacitated for the
present season by the loss Of his voice.
Fred Emerson Brooks "the California
poet Humorist." Mr.. Brooks is n hui
morist OF national fame and has appeared
on the leading course of our country.
Mr.. Brooks is a native OF New York and
graduated from Madison University in
1873. The first poem that brought him
into prominence was tho Fourth Of July
poem and the Memorial Day poem,
which was delivered in the Metropolitan
Opera House In 1880.
Besides the intense patriotism with
which his nature bubbles over and the
inimitable Wit and humor Of his verse,
which keeps the audience in a roar, he
has marvellous oratorical power, with a
voice of thunder like that OF Edwin For
rest, which az his will he can make as
soft as q summer zephyr The music Of
his voice IS apparent from tho fact that
he IS q fine baritone, but he never per-
mits himself 20 sing preferring TO con-
fine himself 20 his special delight-the
delivery Of his own poems. There Is no
thing within the range of the human voice
that he does not seem equal 10.
There is no passion of feeling he does
not betray. nor dialect, nor character,
nor sound OF animals about the farm
yard ne does not initiate And with all
he has sucn a delightful personality and
such a magnificent presence. standing
nearly six feet tall and Weighing nearly
two hundred pounds; ne IS so command
ing and graceful in his delivery that one
cannot but be charmed and follow him
through the humorous and 10 the pa
thetic, from the heroic to the dialect
from Palestine" TO the lumber regions
OF "Calayeras county. California. WI,
such delight and pleasure that the two
hours are gone before you know it.
Mr.. Charles ii. Weyill, manager OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
CONTEMPLATE RE0RGANIZING.
Should the Stuart Horse Guard Re
Disbandcd.

It seems to be generally expected by
the members Of the Stuart Horse Guard
that Governor Tyler will disband the
Troop in view Of the existing difficulty
among the members as TO who should
command the same. The friends Of Cap
tain T.. j. Euker, the former commander,
appear 10 be more determined than ever
10 stand By him and IL IS said that they
are already circulating a paper for sigma
lures TO organize new Troop with him
as captain should the old Stuart Horse
Guard go out OF existence.
ON the other hand there are those who
still hope that a compromise might be
possible and the suggestion has been
made that Sergeant G. u. Wingfeld would
be Just the very MN to heal the breach.
Sergeant Wineneld has been a member
of the Troop for good while and he
would be in every respect we'll fitted Tor
the position OF captain. BE would no
doubt receive the united support OF the
anti-Euker faction. but 1t seems TO be
questionable whether Captain Euk.r's
friends would be willing 10 substitute
him for their former commander.
If the Troop is really disbanded then
an effort will also be made. IL is said by
the anti Euker faction TO start new
troop and they claim that it would be
an easy matter for them 20 secure the
required number OF members. There have
been two cavalry troops in existence In
this city in The past and both have been
i'm PROSPEROUS condition at least for
while. so there seems 20 be no good rea-
SON why two new troops could not be
mustered in. provided this would meet
With The approval Of the commander-in-
chief
Governor Tyler has not yet received
any communication in the matter. and
his information on the subject up 10 this
time is only based on the publications
In the newspapers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

philadelphia Association course, and
gentlemen with large experience in the
matter OF entertainments, says: mir.
Brooks is a genius and not only a
genius. he is a success. He IS an author
and q poet and rcctes his own poems as
no one else can. He captures his audi
ence at the start and holds them en-
thusiastic 20 the close. Everybody should
hear him"
His "Old Ace" ard other poems have
been issued in book form and have had a
large sale.
The box office will be open for the re-
serving of seats Wednesday, April 18th,
al 1 o'clock.
The closing number Of che course will
DE given Friday April 29th by the Welsh
Prize Singers. one Of the leading musical
companies of the lyceum platform.
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Mr.. King TO Lecture.

Byron W. King. the famous Chautau-
ana elocutonist will appear on the Mem
bers' Course Monday nigh- at $40 O'Clock
i'm "Au the Worlds a Stage Reserved
seats are now on sale
Mr.. King is an orator. actor and elocu-
ZIONIST of almost unparalleled merit and
Polk Miller, who has heard him. says:
"He will give an entertainment on Mon
day night not only intensely interesting
and humorous but pathetic as Well
Next Thursday night, in Association
parlor. there will be an informal recep-
ton complimentary to Assistant Secre-
tary Stuhbs.
The reception is I'm the hands Of the
committee. viii bee entirely informal. and
every member OF The Association. in
Guiding Mr.. Stubs numerous gentlemen
friends. are invited TO attend.
Mr. Stubs viii leave the association
next Saturday 90 become General Score
tary Of the Portsmouth Association.
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the direction Of Brother +. w. Cunning
nam who will be assisted by some OF
hchmonds best talent. Brother w. II.
crew Marshall OF Strict Observance
Lodge. viii be in charge OF the line and
VIII have as aids several prominent Ma
sons OF the city. The masters OF other
lodges will fll positions assigned TO them
and assist In the ceremony which Is very
interesting and IL the weather permits
there viii no doubt be a largo attend
ance.
Owing 10 the unavoidable circumstances
formal invitations could not be extended
TO all Of the Masonic bodies Of the city.
ii is earnestly desired. however. that as
many as can do so, will unite with strict
Observance Lodge and attend the laying
or the cornerstone.
Invitations have been extended TO the
Board OF Aldermen and Common Council
Of the city. and tho members are expect
ed to be present.
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cared for twenty-threc patients, ana
there are now twelve inmates all os
whom are either Confederate soldiers, or
the children Of Confedcrates.
OFFICERS or THE HOME.
The officers OF the Home are as follows:
President. Miss Mary L. Greenhow; Vice
Presidents. Mrs. Z. r.. Darlington. Mrs.
]. b. Pace, Mrs. Charles u. OFeual,
Mrs. J.. b. Vaughan, Mrs. II. NJ. Tyler,
and Mrs. Sidney j. Dudley treasurer,
Mrs. IL. G. Manson; Recording Secretary
Mrs. Fitzhugh Mayo; Corresponding Sec
rotary, Mrs. J.. j. Cralgic.
Directors - Mrs George Bidgood. Mrs.
Mann s. Valentine, Mrs. +. Y. Valen-
tine. Mrs. Maria Robinson, Miss Mary
w. Thomas Mrs. W. r. Jones Mrs.
Crawford Redo. Mrs. Herbert Weisiger,
Mrs. Cyrus BosslcuX, Mrs. W. j. Epps'
Mrs s. T. Beveridge MIS-. J. Il. Hughes,
Mrs. L. II. Mcclure, Mrs. D. W. Moseiey.
Mrs. A. G.. Becker Mrs. Conway Sands.
Mrs. r. II. Duke. Mrs. T. Mocsta, Mrs.
Archer. Mrs. Mary c.. Wyatt, Mrs. Har-
per Shelton. Miss c.. Parkinson. Mrs. b.
q. Maury. Miss Ruby Bodeker. Miss Page
Fitzgerald Mrs Sidney j. Dudley, Mrs.
II. X. Terry, Mrs. II. O.. Manson. Mrs.
I. c. Phillips. Miss Mary +. Wilson, Mrs.
j. b. Wood. Mrs. J. ;. Harwood' AIRS.
w. w. Wright. Miss 5. W. Greenhow'
Mrs b. Alsop Mrs. c. W. stevens Mrs.
Doyle, Miss Mary \. Bigger, Mrs. Rog-
ers.
Executive Committee - Miss Mary T.
Greennow. Mrs. j. Is. Pace, Mrs. l.. u.
VAUGHAN. Mrs Sidney j. Dudley. Mrs. II.
G.. Manson. Mrs. W. X. Jones, Mrs. p. X.
Darlington. Mrs. Charles 4. O'FeTral,
Mrs. IT. NJ. TYLER Mrs. NJ. s. Valentine
Mrs. Maria Robinson, Miss Mary W.
Thomas.
Advisory Board Messrs Henry Lee
Valentine. Edward Crump ArthT H.
Clarke and w. II. Tyler.
Attorney-Mr Beverly T. Crump.
Medical STAFF - DR.. Stewart McGuire
surgeon: DR.. IL. Russell Pcmberton, ply
siclan: DR.. J. Pace Massie' neuroiogisI
and Dr.. y. ID. Spaldlng specialist on as
eases Of the eye. ear and throat.
The cornerstone Of the maEnlhcent ne"
building TO be erected by the virginia
Home for Incurables will be laid next
Saturday afternoon. April ieLh' StIic' ~
servance Lodge, No. H'' A. + anu ~ ..
having charge of tho exercises, Al
address appropriate TO the occasion WIZ
be delivered bv Rev. Charles X. rye
pastor OF the Third PRESBYTERIAN church'
The lodge will meet at their iodge-rootn
in 81. Adams Hall. corner OF Main and
Third streets at $3.50 p. NJ. sharp. and
will then take the Traction cars al Broad
street and proceed 10 the grounds where
they will be formed and the corner-stohe
will be laid promptly at O'Clock I. M-
The musical programme VIII DO unas'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
DIR. Mcneil Going West.

Rev. Paul L. Mcneil. d. D.. will leave
Richmond on Sunday night for an extend
ed trip to the West. He expects 10 be
absent from the city twelve days, and his
charge az St. Johns German Evangelical
church will be filed during that time by
Rev. W. ID. Kirschman. DR.. Mcneil goes
In his Official capacity as president OF the
Board Of Directors of the institutions Of
learning OF the German Evangelical
Church. TO attend tho annual meetings.
The first meeting viii take place In st.
Louis No. at Eden College the Theo-
logical Seminary Of the denomination.
From there Or. Mcneil will proceed 70
Elmhurst College. in Chicago, and return
ing, will attend another meeting at
Washing ton. ID. G.
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Epworth League Rally.

The Epworth Leaguers Of Richmond
and Manchester will hold a "Collyer Day
Rally at Broad-Street Methodist church
next Tuesday night at o'clock.
This mass-meeting OF the young Metho-
dists of these two cities will be an inn
portant one. Speeches will be delivered By
prominent league workers. The musical
programme will be OF the highest order.
This meeting was to have taken place
last Tuesday night. but owing 10 the
inclement weather, it was postponed to
the above night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Mr.. Williams Promoted.

Mr.. Wilson Williams the General Agent
OF Maryland for The Mutual Guarantee
Buiiding and Loan Association OF this
city has been promoted by that Asso-
citation to the position OF Superintendent
Of Agent.
This Is but q slight acknowledgment
on the part Of the management, OF their
apreciation OF the valuable services rem
dered by him since his connection with
the Association, which soon after its
organization.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
THE NEW VIRGINIA HOME FOR INCURABLES.

Gress-makers have been doins their very
important part in swelling the volume OF
the "cholr invisible" and unless on signs
fail "the ladies' Of st. James and others
viii present an interesting study in ovo-
luton.
Even Solomon in all his glory was not
arrayed like one Of these" OF course,
not. That stands TO reason, and IS not
exactly a Fictitious quotation, but will
DO. She will not be fearful. but she will
be wonderful. The gentlemen Gathers
and husbands) who pay tho bills. will
be fearful In the meantime Easter sun
day, 1s9S will have passed on into the
shade with the other, 1897, and the Las
ter bonnet will have also passed on.
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cared for twenty-threc patients, ana
there are now twelve inmates. all ot
whom are either Confederate soldiers, or
the children Of COnfedcrates.
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Narrow Escane.

Yesterday about noon az an electric car
on the Clay street line was going west on
Clay street between Fifth and Sixth. a
negro man drove his wagon In the way,
resulting in the smashing OF window OF
the car. Captain Arthur A. Splitter. who
was sitting just in front OF the window,
narrowly escaped serious injury about the
the face and neck by the broken glass.
A lady sitting near him was also covered
by tho dying pieces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Come Home for Easter.

Mr.. Joseph V. Bidgood.Jr., a son of
Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood OF this city.
has arrived here from Fayetteville. n.
C., where he is at present located. to
spend Easter with his parents at their
home on east Grace street. Mr.. Bidgood
Is accompanied by his friend, Mr..
Charles Hague. OF Fayetteville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

The musical comedy suftieiency "a
Jolly Night" said 10 be funnier than
MY Friend From India" or The Pri-
vate Secretary" will be presented Fri
day night at the Academy OF Music by
the Clever comedian, Edwin TraYers.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
Commercial Club Calls
 A Meeting of Ladies

The meeting which has been called by the subcommittee of the Commercial club to- morrow afternoon will bring together hun dreds of women eager to prepare in every detail for the welcome of the homecoming heroes. The women of Birmingham and vicinity will do all in their power to pre- pare a demonstration sufficiently enthu- siastic to indicate to the returning soldier lads the heartfelt joy at their return.
 Birmingham will not fail in any portion it's duty to the brave men of the First Ala bama regiment, no sacrifice will be eon- sldered too great in welcoming the troops, and the cooperative efforts of the citzens will make of the occasion all that it de- mands.
 The official call of the subcommittee is reproduced this morning, and is as fol- lows:
 We, the subcommittee apponted by the Birmingham Commercial club to make suitable arrangements for the reception and entertainment of the First Alabama infantry upon it's return home to be mus tered out, request the ladies of Birning- ham, Bessemer, Pratt City, East Lake and Woodlawn, who are interested in the plans of the committee to meet with us on Mon- day afternoon next at 4 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms, in the city of Blr- mingham, for the purpose of organizing a reception committee and adopting a plan for receiving and giving refreshments to the troops upon their arrival home.
 'F. l.. DEMERE, Chairman.
 "J. A. ROUNTREE.
 'E. A. DEFUNIAK."
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
To Miss Houston.

Mrs. Robert Stone gave a delightful musical Thursday evening in honor of Miss Ethel Houston. Mrs. Stone was assistea by Miss Graham and MT. Graham. of C'n- cinnati; Miss Plaut, of Cincnnau; MT I,uman Handley and MT. Charles Wash burn. Miss Houston lent her beautiful voice to the occasion, and Miss Plaut $ wonderfully rich voice was heard in all it's accustomed sweetness. Miss Graham is A charming addition to the musical and social circles of Birmingham. She is a violinist of rare power, and contributed with her brother, MT. Graham, who Is a brilliant pianist, several delightful num- bers. Mir Washburn and MT. Handley gave a number of beautiful se.ecfions
 The evening was one of great pleasure.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11
Rp0LIo CIub.i

The Apollo Club orchestra held it's first rehearsal of the season the past week. The attendance was large and the members exhibited the greatest enthusiasm over the prospects of the present season being the very best the organization has ever had. The club will meet regularly every Monday evening at the residence of MT. R. F. Man ley. The Apollo club is composed of lady and gentlemen amateurs exclusively. All of it's entertainments are complimentary, unless it is assisting some charitable en- terprise The music-loving people of Blr- rningham feel an especial pride in the Apollo club.
The age-herald., 1898-09-11

least We did not want our home life made public. After time sine failed to come, and we learned that the poor wo- man had died, and we felt thoroughly penitent. Taking everything into consid- eration" continued Miss Houston, ''it is thoroughly desirable way to live, and for many reasons 1t is very popular among young women who are in New York for study There is a charm about it that is peculiarly attractive, and I prefer 1t to having apartments in boarding house."
 Miss Houston, in adopting the stage as her profession, had to contend against the wishes of her family in the matter When she first went to New York to further cul- tivate her voice, it was with the intention of singing in oratorios, for which her voice seemed peculiarly adapted She studied under Herbert Wilbur Greene, and Senor Dante Delpopa, and sang in several of the large churches in New York
 Through the advice of her masters and following her own inclinarfons she began studying for the stage, and last winter she made frequent trips with opera companies in the vicinity of New York and Boston. She has her lessons now under Dudley Buck, who, besides his lesson days in New York has a studio in Brooklyn, which it is said, he reserves for his favorite pupils and it is here under this master that Miss Houstons voice has attained it's uuisite sweetness and remarkable volume. The summer season she travelled south with an opera company and now she is taking a vacation from study and spend- ing a few weeks with her family who have not seen her in three years. When she goes back to New York she will join the Castle Square Opera company which plays a continuous engagement through the winter season. Miss Houston's career will be awaited with great interest by her friends in Birmingham That she is southern girl adds peculiar emphasis to her success, and in a brief time she has won distinction.
 Gifted as she is with a superb voice, and a magnetic personality. together with ann bition and energy. there is brilliant fu ture for this young girl. Miss Houst' T tells of an amusing incident in reference to member of her family who was op- posed to her going on the stage. This rela- tive, whom she visited in North Carolina, was inclined to apologize for having a member of the family ambitious towards the operatic stage. She had not heard Miss Houston sing at that time, and she was using her influence to persuade her to follow the beaten path and renounce the stage But one evening Miss Houston sang for her, and now she has not only her con- sent to a stage career, but she urges that no time must be lost in the matter. Miss