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The Washington bee., 1898-06-25

Negro Nasonry-The first recogni-
ton OF their lodges by any national
grand jurisdiction. Seattle, Wash,
June 18th. n important event in the
history OF Free-maSOnry occurred al
the session OF the Grand lodge OF
Wash. Ii was TO affect the recogni-
ton OF negro Grand lodges and their
authority TO confer masonic degrees.
The recognition IS limited TO negro
lodges holding charters from the
Grand Lodge OF England. This is the
FIRST recognition Of negro masonry
by any grand jurisdiction in the L. s.
Eureka Court, Daughters of Sphy-
nix OF Alexandria, Va, have elected
the folloing officers, viz: Mrs. Ida F.
Robinson, worthy grand matron; Mrs
Louisa Johnson. worthy yice-malron;
Mrs Martha Allen, recorder. The
otncers viii be installed July 18th. A
special invitation will be sent Ill. ID.
+. Seville 80, grand patron of The
Order; and the courts of the order in
the District Of Columbia. TO be pres
ent alter which collation. will be
spread.
Tuesday-The Sepreme Chapter o.
r. ). Of North America, held an inter
esting meeting at Masonic Hall. n. I.
avenue, northwest much business was
trans acted.
Mecca Kalef Alec Temples Oasis,
Washington and Brightwood, d. c.
Laylet el khanius. 2nd month 2nd day
HeJra 1916, which answers TO Wednes
day, June u, 1895. Masjeed Mecca and
Alec, New Jersey avenue northwest
9ooP. n. Ssfar, Safar Safar.
in memory Of Adh Dhahabe,
Shemsed Deen, (Son Of Religion Law
yer heoftee. tote history Of Mooslir
nations, from creation TO his time
buIlt turnels Of cloth and Nile grasse.
in which he placed large globes, rep
Tesentng the known words, the SUI
ano Moon, showing also therein, con
iiicts, struggles and triumphant exit
ne Ashrat Of Mecca and Alice, held
joint session 10 take action upon ths
coming meeting Of the Imperial Coun
cll which will convene in PhiladeIhia
September 1895. Aleikom es Saalam
when means camel's milk.
lllustrious G. /. A. Cabell, $50, dep
uty, Valley Of Staunton, Va, has
brought the craft 10 the front ranks,
brother Cabell is a worker among
men. He has recently organized Mt.
Olive COurt-Daughters Of the Sphinx
with 81, charter members, the wives,
daughters and sisters Of the Sfaunton
masons, StauntJn has a Consistory,
Temple, 4 Council and Court, be-
side other masonic bodies.
Expose, Cmasonic) expose in mason
Ty or any other secret order, means to
show up the way and MANNER the
secret portion Of the order is, namely:
the confering Of degrees, the signs and
pess words, but matters that appear
IN public print are simply reproduced
IN order 10 back up an argument,
there IS no expose, we can say in re-
CARDS to whatever publication upon
Eresmasonry has been Published in
the columns o: this paper, that the
same has simply reproduced from
authenlc masonic publications. We
have special corps Of newspaper ex-
perts who can prepare articles upon
any subject whatever. The great
trouble is that whenever YOU want
trouble, TO undertake to unmask ty-
ranny, imposition and rascality. You
get it.
The Washington bee., 1898-06-25
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when you learn that your
Constitutions, bylaws, Ex-
curslon programs, SC, will
be printed when promised
in lrSt-class style.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09
COME, OF THE OPERA SINGERS
VAN DYCK. MISS SUZANNE ADAMS AND
SALEZA.
SALEZA.

The tenor who will share the principal work
at the Metropolitan Opera House in the coming
season with Jean de Reszke bears an artistic
name. and bears it we'll Ernst Van Dyck Is
the only of the newcomers who is not
stranger TO American musc-lovers who are in
the habit of travelling abroad The regular
patrons OF Bayreuth knew him for ten years.
Before then some Of them heard him in Paris.
IN Berlin and at Vienna, where he kept up the
brilliancy of the Wagnerian performances $50
far as it was possible that an individual might
or could) after the unfortunate decadence or
Winkelmann. His prospective coming 10
America s doubtless direct result OF his Lon
don engagements. for no operate concerns IN
the world so closely connected as those or
London and New York. but it was only a ques-
ton Of time when Mr.. Van Dyck would come,
and the people of New-York to be con-
graduated that he did not wait until a dispro-
portionate relationship had set in between the
extent Of his fame and the beauty and efficiency
OF his voice.
Mr.. Van Dyck was born in Antwerp on April
e. 1861. His parents were wealthy and ne
was originally destined for the law The pro-
fession was not altogether to his taste. however,
and while he lowering between it and nu-
sic he explored for space the intermediate ter
ritory OF journalism Meanwhile he Stuuied with
Professor Bax St. Yves. of Taris and. meeting
NJ Massenet at a musical. was persuaded by
him to adopt the career of opera singer.
The robust nature of his voice and natural
prediction turned his attention to Wagner's
works and in 1887 he sang the part of LohenSrin
at the performances which finally and effectually
broke down a chauvinism which had been in
dustriously cultivated by French composers as
well as politicians. and opened the Grand
Opera to the dramas of the great German poet
composer His success led to his engagement
for the part of Parsifal at Bayreuth in 1887.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09

and he has ever since been an ornament TO the
Wagner festivals He was member OF the
court opera at Vienna for nearly ten years,
from October 1888 till last spring He is closely
identified with Wagners conquest Of Paris.
singing Lohengrin in 1887 ard 1871 Segmund
In 1888 and Tannhiuser in $50
The United States has had a highly respecta-
b,e represenSneion in the opera companies OF
London and New-York for more than genera
ton Since the early days of Clara Louise Ke-
,oee and Minnie Hauk the wall over the de-
cadence Of the art of song has grown louder
ora lauder hut there has been no interregnum
r,a,ked nv the absence from the operate stage
OF an artist of the first class. Mr. Graus COM
nanv al the Metropolitan Opera House will con-
ta,n no less than four American singers Emma
rames. zelie De Lussan. Suzanne Adams and
Eapcbon Thompson The first two are well
known in New-York Miss Adams comes to us
from Paris and London. but her home is IN
cambridge Mass. Thence she was sent 10 STUDY
sireing in Paris with Jacques Bouhy, sometime
teacher In New-York. Miss Adams effected
her debut at the Grand Opera in 1871 as Juliette
in Gounod's opera. She remained member oil
the institution three years. singing such roles
as (;iida and Marguerite After brlel ex-
,,o-ience in Nice she Joined Mr.. Grau's forces
I'm London last season. and won hlgh praise ior
her work i'm Romeo ct Juliette. faust
"Carmen" (Mcaala). "Orfeo" (Eurydlce' anu
"Don Giovanni Donna Elvira). she sang a.
the first state concert for the season DIT pu0n
,neham Palace and with Jean and Edouard ue
Reszke privately before Queen VictoriA d.
Windsor.
Albert Saleza another OF Mr. Graus 'ehois'
was born at Bruges In 1867. lie stooieo d. '"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09

Paris Conservatoire. and in 1888 won the first
prize for singing and the second for opera.
Shortly afterward he effected his debut at the
Opera Comique in Lalo's lie Roi dYs. He
remained connected with the Opera Comiqne
for four years. when he was engaged at the
Grand Opera, taking part in performances OF
"SaIammbo" "Djelma" "OtellO" lie Cid la
Walkvrie." "sigurd" and Romeo ct Juiette.
At Nice where he was member or the opera
for tyo seasons. he sang in Bcrliozs La Prise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09
SHE MAD TO CONE TO IT.

From The Chicago Tribune.
Yes" she said TO herself. II shall have to take
to spectaclcs | could hardly see the people at
ALL
IT was the persistent absence of the audience.
in fact that drove her into the spectacular field.
Her day in the legitimate drama was over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09
INSIDE INFORMiTION.

From The Yonkers Statesman.
yeast-This discussion about the size or
whales throat. | notice. Is still going on
Crimsonbeak-Yes it's too bad Jonah didn't
leave some report on the subject. lie must
have had some inside information
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09

de Troe" and Richard Ill" Last spring he
went 20 London and sang in Romeo Faust,
Carmen" and Mancines Fro Leandro."
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
THEY WANT TO TELL
These Grateful Women Who Have Been Helped by Mrs. Pinkham.

Women who have suffered severely and been relieved of their ills by Mrs. Pinkham's advice and medicine are constantly urging publication of their statements for the benefit of other wo- men. Here are two such letters:
 Mrs. LIZZIE BEVERLY, 25s Merrimac St., Lowell, Mass, writes:
 "It affords me great pleasure to tell all suffering women of the benefit have received from taking Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. Icanhard- ly find words toexpress gratitude for what she has done for me. My trouble was alteration of the womb. Twas un- der the doctors care. Upon examina- ton he found fifteen very large ulcers, but he failed to do me good. I took sev- eral bottles of Lydia E. Pihkham's vege- table Compound, also used the Sanative Wash, and am cured. Mrs. Pinkham's medicine saved my life, and would recommend it to all suffering women."
 Mrs. AMOS TRoMBLEAY, Ellenburgh Ctr, N. Y.. writes:
 "I took cold at the time my baby was born, causing me to have milk legs, and was sick in bed for eight weeks. Doctors did me no good. I surely thought would die. l was al- so troubled with falling of the womb. could not eat, had faint spells as often as ten times day. One day Q lady came to see me and told me of the benefit she had derived from taking Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine. and ad- vised me to try it. I did so, and had taken only half bottle before l was able to sit in a chair. After taking three bottles could do my own work. l am now in perfect health"
The age-herald., 1898-06-23

As wired the Age-Herald last night, Gen. eral Oates has returned to Montgomery to await orders. He stated before leaving that he was still extremely hopeful of hay ing both Alabama regiments assigued to his brigade. ac~lads FE22Ai
 They're In Good shape
 ''I was greatly impressed by the degree of efficiency our boys are showing" said General Oates after witnessing brigade drill in battle formation. "rhey run and charge over rough fields, distances covered aggregating at least ten miles every morn- ing, and they don't mind it a bit no mat ter how hot the weather"
 This is certainly true. The Alabamians are now in condition to stand anything.
 The government was extremely slow in equipping the volunteers. but at last they are in good shape, and the regiments leav- ing here this week are as fine as any army can boast. When it comes to spirit, pluck and bravery-well just wait and see what they'll do!
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
THE ADHESIVE STAMPS.
Every Effort Beng Made to Complete the
 Engravings.

Washington, June 22-Every possible ef- fort is being made by the secretary of the treasury to put in operation on July l the adhesive stamp tax sections of the war revenue act. It is thought impossible, how ever, to have stamps sale in all parts of the country on that date, and in con- sequence it is expected that for several days business embarrassments will be many and in some instances serious. The law declares it shall be deemed a misde- meanor not to affix stamp to any bank check, note, draft, etc., punishable by fine not exceeding $200.
 The law further declares that such un- stamped instrument, document or paper, shall not be competent evidence in any court, in fact void It is believed that many embarrassments and even losses cannot be avoided, hence the secretarys request for a postponement of fifteen days Neverthe- less, the force at the bureau of engrav- ing and printing is working every hour of the twenty-four to get out the stamps, and efforts will be made to reduce to a mlni- mum embarrassments arising out of the new law. About 750,000 stamps were ship ped to the Pacific coast today and other shipments will follow. The stamps are sent to collectors of internal revenue and by them distributed. National banks in each town will receive telegraphic requests to handle the stamps for the benefit of the public until other arrangements can be made for their distribution.
 The low rate of discount, 1 per cent, al- lowed to persons purchasing stamps in quantities of $1O0 1t is believed will operate to make it difficult to secure a sufficient number of local agencies to supply the pub- lie needs but special appeals will be made and the hope is expressed that there will be found in every community a sufficient number of publc-spirited citizens to un- dertake to handle the stamps without proper compensat tion
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
ELM0RE COUNTY CONVENTION.
w. P. Gadds Nominated for Probate Judge
 Republicans Will Have Ticket.

Special Dispatch to the Age-Herald.
 W, tumpi a, Ala, June 22.-The democratic county convention met here today. Colonel Thos. Williams was chosen as permanent chairman and J. w. Borough and Geo. F. Sedberry were made secretaries.
 The following ticket was nominated:
 For Judge of Probate-W. P. Gaddis.
 Representative-El Haynie.
 Circuit Clerk-Lamar c. Smith.
 Superintendent of Educaton-Wm. C. Cousins.
 In the present campaign this is the third democratic ticket, two by populists, and it is very likely that fourth one will be put out here tomorrow by the republicans.
 This is certainly a deplorable conditions of affairs in the politics of Fillmore county but it is hoped by hard work the ticket nomi- mated by th*e democrats today will be elected
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
Don't Miss the special Shoe bargains at
 J. BLACH & SONS.
Baptist Young Peoples Union, Buffalo, N. Y.
 JuIy j4th to t7th, 1898.

The Alabama delegation of the Baptist Young Peoples Union has decided on the Louisville and Nashville railroad as the official route to the convention, which will be held in Buffalo, N. Y., July 14-17, 1898.
 The above railroad will sell roun d trip tickets to Buffalo and return at one regu- lar frst-class fare, July 1, 12 and 13 on this account. limited to July 20. These tickets can be extended to August by de- posting them with the joint ticket agent at Buffalo not earlier than July F or later than July 19
 very pleasant route has been mapped out for this occasion, which will afford a delightful trip for all who will go along. All conveniences have been arranged for in the way of sleeping cars, etc.
 For further information as to rates sleep- ing car reservations, etc., call on or address pr. B. D. Gray, MT. G. Herbert, transpor- tation leaders, or R. F. BEASLEY, Passenger Agent, Morris Building. Birm.ng-
 ham, Ala. til jy IA.
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
Nominations Confirmed

Washington, June 22.-The senate today confirmed these nominations:
 Postmaster, Tennessee-J. Morgan, Day ton.
 Texas-C. H. Holcamp, LaGrange
 Third regiment infantry-J. A. Toole, of Georgia, assistant surgeon with rank of first lieutenant: M. w. Harris, of Georgia captain; M. E. Wyllie, of Georgia, first lieutenant.
 Sixth regiment volunteer infantry-P D. Devine, Tennessee, to be major.
 Ninth regiment volunteers-Armand Ro- main, of Louisiana to be major: J. c. Simpson and s. Good, of Louisiana. to be captain; G. l.. Feberger, of Louisiana, and c. L. Wood, of Louisiana, to be first lieu tenants.
 Volunteer signal corps-N Cannon of Tennessee, c. M. Duffy, of Kentucky, to be first lieutenants.
 Sixth regiment volunteer infantry-C. R.. Evans, of Tennessee, to be captain: Chas. J. Allen, of Tennessee to be engineer off, cer in volunteers with rank of major
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
Three Men Break Jail

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Opeika, June 22.-Three white men, Ed Mays, J. A. Edwards and J. F. Murphy confined in jail here made their escape last night by saving away the iron bars in a window in the jail. Mays was in jail on an indictment for robbery, Murphy Tor for gery, and Edwards for violating the United States postal laws. Their escape was not discovered until 1 o'clock this morning. and nothing has been heard from them since, although every effort has been made to capture them.
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
MUST PAY THE TAX.
Bessemer's Stay-at- Home Soldiers Will Not Be
 Exempt.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Bessemer, Ala, June 22.--At a meeting of the city council last night it's previous act exempting members of the Bessemer Rifles from the payment of stret and poll tax was rscinded. Those of the Rifles who could not go with the company to Mobile will have to pay the tax.
 Mrs. John A. Hall, affectonately known all over this section of the county as Grandma Hall, lies very ill at her home in Arlington avenue near Seventeenth street It is feared she will not recover.
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
Commencement Hop
Sigma Gamma

Tonight at the city hall the Sigma Nu Fraternity of the University gave their tenth annual banquet and german. The hall was profusely decorated in bunting of old gold, black and white. the fraternity colors, and under them the dancers formed a handsome picture The german was led by Mr. Hugo Friedman, assisted by Miss Ella Leland, of Tuscaloosa. MT. Friedman, one of the most skillful leaders in the state, and his ingenious figures last night were gems in the terpscicorean art About mid night delightful refreshments were served by Murphy, in the third floor of the build ing
The age-herald., 1898-06-23
Killed by an Elephant

Genoa Neb., June 22.-Whie Campbell Bros' show was being set up at this place this morning Under Keeper Young was killed. He was using the elephant Venus to push wagons under the tents. Young had her by her trunk. The wagon she was working with became entangled in some ropes and Young stopped her and started ahead to see what the trouble was. As he turned his back she struck him and knocked him down and before anyone could move. to help him was on his prostrate form with her head and crushed the life out of him. She was driven off and cap- tured and Is now chained up. This man is said to be her fourth victim.
 Warm weather weakens, but Hood s Sarsaparilla strengthens, regardless of the
The age-herald., 1898-06-23

This is the third time since Spring you have lost your time because you don't feel well enough to work. If you will buy some Ripans Tabules and take one at night, or one after each meal for day or two. you'll be all right, and stay so, too, if you take one when you notice that you begin to feel bad. I don't use dozen year, but always keep them in the house.
The age-herald., 1898-06-23

of the most accomplished, lovabe and pop ular members of the bar, than whom three higheh.6haracters, or who were more use ful and Beloved by their people, could not be found in the union. Not only in the legal world, but in all the higher vacations, the members 2f tpls assoeiasl2n may be found at the head this country over
The age-herald., 1898-06-23

Come one, come all, for good things. The Red Tag Sale be- gins tomorrow at
 J. BLACH & SONS.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-06
LoTHRoP's OPERA HOUSE
ecHIMMIE FADDEN.n

X Almost everybody remembers "Chim-
mic Fadden," either in the book or the
play Chimmie, the artless Bowery
youth, with his inexhaustible vocabu-
larry of slang, is by no means poor
sort of a hero, and, although the book
has but little dramatic interest, the
play. under the skilful hand of Angus
tus Thomas, has plenty. Mr.. Paul, the
blase, with his Unsuitable appetite for
small bottles; His Whisker, the mill
lionaire and Chimmie's employer; Miss
Fannie, the kind-hearted young mistress ;
de" duchess, the piquant French maid
and the other familiar personages of the
story, are in the drama as naturally
drawn as if they had stepped right out
of the books pages, and besides there
is the original creation of the dramatist,
the old Washerwoman, Mrs. Murphy.
part which made Marie Bates famous
for her unique and quantity humorous
rendition Of it.
Mrs Bates is this year superseded by
Miss May Donohue in her role, but the
latter actress has modelled herself so
closely on her predecessor that there is
little difference in their work. Charles
T.. Grapewin is the new Chimmie this
year in place of Charles H. Hopper, for
whom the piece was dramatized, and in
mis- hands the performance does not suf-
fer in comparison. j. 3. Cooper plays
Mr.. Paul of the small bottles, Frances
Brooks is cast for the duchess, and
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-06
PERSONALS.

In addition to her new play by David
Belasco Mrs Leslie Garter intends to
try GAS You Like It. and "a Winter S
Tale" next winter.
The venerable Mrs. Gilbert, of Days
Company, is growing quite feeble and
it is said that she will retire from the
stage at the end of the present sea-
son.
Edgar Selden states that for the past
three weeks, in Philadelphia, Cleveland
and Baltimore, the Rays in "a Hot Old
Time" have found it necessary to place
the orchestra on the stage in order to
accommodate the audiences.
Henry Miller will present THE Mas
ter" by Stuart Ogilvie, at the Garden
Theatre, New York, on the 21st.
The Boston Cadets have at last out
grown their native city. The amateur
cast is to go to New York with R. A.
Barnets new play THE Queen of the
Ballet" on the 21st and 22d.
Owing to the illness of his wife, Char
iotte Behrens, Robert MantelI did not
appear in Boston last week as he was
billed. His company went on without
him, however, and gave a spirited pro-
duction of the new play, "A Secret War
rant" Mr.. Mantell will certainly APP
pear in Worcester this week.
The Boston Cadets will make $780, 900
in profits this year with THE Queen of
the Ballet" as against $4,000 last year
with "Sinbad."
The news of the mill strikers in New
England has caused several managers
to cancel their dates throughout this
section.
Joseph Jefferson proposes to go out in
THE Rivals" next season, and has Of
fered the part of Mrs. Malaprop to Rose
fOQhlan
Maurice Barrymore has been sent for
to go to London to play Captain Thorne
in Secret Service" The English actor
who succeeded William Terriss in the
role has not been satisfactory, it is
said.
William H. Crane produced his new
play, "A Virginia Courtship," in New
York, last Monday. The piece is not
especially entertaining, and will probab-
ly not have a long life, but Crane and
his associates acted it delightfully."-.
Boston theatres this week: Castle
Square, "Our Boys fremont, the
Cadet theatricals; Hollis 1.-THE Heart of
Maryland" Museum, Andrew Mack;
Bowdoin Square, 1.-The Black Flag
Park, 1.-THE Ballet Girl" Boston, "The
Wedding Day." with Lillian Russell,
Della Fox and Jeff d'Angeles.
New York theatres this week: Bijou,
Knickerbocker. w II. Crane; Lyceum,
1.-THE Tree of Knowledge" American,
Martha Academy, The White
Heather" Wallack's, THE Girl from
Paris" Garden, THE Royal Box" EN-
pire. THE Conquerors;" 14th Street
Chauncy Olcott; Gerrick, Maude Adams
Herald Square THE French Maid;'
Broadway, "The Highwayman:" Fifth
Avenue, Modjeska; Metropolitan, grand
opera Days, The Country Girl" Cas-
inc. 1.-THE Telephone Girl"
Gus Heege, the Swede dialect actor, is
dead in Cleveland He was the first
author to introduce the Swedish-Amer-
lean to the stage and the first actor to
play such parts in this country The
best known plays of his authorship are:
lyon Yonson" and "a Yenuine Yentle-
man." in which he himself was the
star, and Rush City" a farce comedy
written for Mathews & Bulger.