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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-05

-OupeS
1t will be observed that the letters of
the name of the impersonator of the
leading part, DR.. Fly, in the
spell Sue Greenleaf. Miss Greenleaf,
the author. took the leading
part. There is much opportunity for q
good bit of work in the character. Miss
Greenleaf was placed at a decided dis
advantage since she was compelled to
take the part at short notice because
the man who had undertaken to play it
failed to keep his engagement.
AS an amateur performance the play
of the characters were Melindy, Sc
phus, and the immortal Peg. Miss
Maple showed considerable talent and
her apparent lack of spirit at times
last night should perhaps be assigned
to timidity.
Several specialties were introduced
in the course of the play. Mrs. Newell's
solo was much enjoyed. The dancing
bear act of Peg and Pegs brother
created so much amusement that Peg
had to haul the beast back and put him
through the act again.
The violin solos of Miss Smith were
highly appreciated. When she. was re-
called after her excellent work in the
program number, q conce rtO with piano,
she played the Last Rose OF Sum-
mer," and pleased all, young and old
alike.
SPOONER DRAMATIC &C. NEXT WEEK.
cat the opera house last night The
Flower Girl was presented to we'll
pleased audience. The comedy work
was we'll taken care of by F. E. Spoon
err as Isidore, his very appearance be-
ing the occasion of long and
loud laughter. Miss Allie, his charm
ing daughter, gave splendid perfor-
nance of Morton. These two excellent
stars were ably supported by COM
pany of individual merit. The costu-
mes worn in this production were the
handsomest ever seen in our city -
Trinidad (Col.) Daily Advertiser-Sen-
tinel.
The Spooner Dramatic Co. all next
week at Myar's opera house. Change
of play each performance. The first
nights offering is the "Pesrl of
Savoy" A play of heart interest
elegantly staged. Price 10, 20. and 30
cents. Buy q reserved seat before Z
p. m. Monday and take lady free.
Seets on sale at Kline's Curio Store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-05
THE PLAY
"Dr. Fly" Presented BY Amateurs.

The opera house was we'll filed last
night upon the occasion of the perform
ance of the military comedy, "Dr.
Fly" in aid of the public school lib
rary.
The play was written by Miss Sue
Greenlesf, of this state. 1t is'founded
upon an incident in the history of the
civil war, when Galveston was occupied
by General Magruder: It has all the re-
high comedy, and low comedy.
There were three acts of three
scenes each. The cast was as follows:
DIR. Fly, captain Galveston confe-
derate volunteer company,
home guards, IAN eccentric
bachelor and aegenius) .......
................E U. S Faelneerg
Lieut.. Virgil Baker, confederate
volunteer. .-......A. S. J. Eylar
Captain George Eddy, U. S. Volun-
teer, the Hero. William Kirby
Lieut. Peabody, U. S. A., cause of the
Mrs sf Seoase Hunt Widow a0@ of Capt Ellis
ain Hunt, late of G. s. A,
......... 80. Mrs. G. W. Newell
Miss Kate Hunt, double chsrscter)
daughter of Mrs. Geo. Hunt, the
heroine, spy and soubrette. 49,.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Alice Maple
Aunt Melindy, "free niger" for
mer slave of the Hunts. ...
Bessie Mitchell
Uncle 'Sephus, "free nigRer," for
mer slave of the Hunts, Willie Mari
Guard. U. S. A. volunteer. ....
G. Buchoz
Dude Supe
Raphael. Fisherman No. l.. Peg
Angelo, Fisherman No. 2.........
........... .....Chas. b. Read
Reubens, Fisherman No. 3. ....
Pegs Friend
Three Soldiers, U. S. A. volunteers
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-05
He Found a Letter.

August Schmidt, of the car wheel de-
The evening times., 1898-10-24
LOSING GROUND IN OHIO.
Many Republican COngressmen Fac
ing Certain Defeat.

Columbus, Ohio, Oct 24.-In regard to
the State, so far as the Republicans are
concerned, there is serious detection in
the Seventh, Eighth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth
and Eighteenth Districts, with hints of
trouble In the Fourteenth.
In the cases of Congressman Danford,
Tayler and Van Voorhis, the trouble is on
account of postoffice appointments and
the growing antipathy to a third term.
All these districts mentioned are ordinar-
lily Republican, but this year, when there
is a fear that the usual Republican vote
will fall away, the other friction. added
to the lethargy of the voters. may have a
serious result.
Up in the Eighth District Congressman
Lybrand Is having trouble, and Gen. Bob
Kennedy, of Logan, is running a newspa-
per in opposition to him. To add to Ly-
brand trouble 1t is understood that Hon.
Paul Sorg is throwing an anchor to the
windward and giving the Democrats OF
Hardin, Logan and Hancock Counties
some very substantial support, this inde-
pendently of the Democratic committee.
All that places the Toledo district sup
posedly on the safe side is the fact that
the opponent of Hon. ]. H. Southard is a
very unpopular man. If ordinary condi-
tions prevailed. all these troubles would
be treated lightly as far as results were
concerned, but now not only the State
but the Congressional district, committees
are cropping in the dark. They hope the
Republicans will vote. But they would
not wager cent on the proposition that
they will.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
WANTS TO RAISE VIZCAYA Also
Report That HObson Will Ask n Mil
lion-DolIar Appropriation.

Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 24.-It is report
ed from Guantanamo that Naval Con-
structor Hobson who left there last week
for the United States, will go TO Washing
ton 10 obtain, if possible, an appropriation
of 81. 900 900 for the purpose of raising the
sunken Spanish cruiser Vizcaya.
The plans for raising the Cristobal Co
lon have been perfected and the work Is
progressing in accordance with the in
structions left by Mr.. Hobson, who ex-
poets TO return within month.
Some vandal posted flaming circus bills
on the walls of the Cathedral last night.
Gen. Wood issued orders for their imme-
date removal and the arrest of the per-
petrator of the outrage.
Gen Wood, accompanied by a large
staff. visited the scenes of the fighting
around Santiago, going over the ground
at La Quasina. where the Rough Riders
had their first fight. They found the field
for more than half a mile literally covered
with empty Mauser cartridges, showing
the immense amount of firing done by the
Spanish. Thousands of bullets were found
imbedded in trees. many of the latter be-
ing so riddled that they are now decay
ing Gen. Wood intends to place a cross
at the spot where fell Capt. Allyn X.
Capron of Troop l.. of the Rough Riders,
and another a few yards away where fell
Sergt. Hamilton Fish, jr., Of the same
trOoD
The evening times., 1898-10-24
sCHURZ AGAINST ROOSEVELT.
Gives His Reasons for Opposing the
Rough Rider.

New York Oct. 24.-Carl SchurZ an
nounces that he will vote for Theodore
Bacon, the independent candidate for
governor Mr. SchurZ, in letter giving
his reasons, says:
col. Roosevelt and myself have long
been personal friends, and have always
respected his many excellent qualities
very highly When he was first spoken
of as a candidate for the governorship l
greatly wished and hoped to be able to
support him. and it Is no mere empty fig
ure of speech when l say that with pain
ful reluctance / have come to an adverse
conclusion. Although somewhat disap-
pointed by some things he did immediate
ly before his nomination, / continued to
hope that he would, in opening his cam
paign take a position entirely consistent
with the character of a champion of good
government.
81 was much startled when / read that
in response to the declaration of the Re-
publican State platform, We commend
the administration of Gov Black; ii has
been wise statesmanlike, careful and eco
nomical,' Col Roosevelt, in accepting the
nomination for the governorship, went so
far in his concession to the Republican
party machine as to say: The record
made by the Republican administration in
the State of New York is a guarantee
that upon all questions involving the
property rights and interests and liberty
of all citizens the Republican party can
be safely trusted Considering what the
record of that administration notoriously
is. Mr.. Roosevelt's language betrayed a
kind of partisan spirit which has been
fatal to many good intentions. such as
Col. Roosevelt now-no doubt honestly
avows in general terms"
The evening times., 1898-10-24

sombrero as his car of state speeds away
been subjected to little coaching recent
ly. He has been talking too much war
and too little politics. He has been in
structed TO trounce Croker and promises
10 do so during this the second week OF
his up country flights.
Judge Van Wyck will also make sew
eral speeches in the interior of the State
this week, taking up the issues outlined
in the Democratic platform. and discuss
ing them in a calm and judicial manner.
II is his plan on the stump to strive to
deepen by contrast the impression which
the Democratic leaders desire to create,
that he is statesmanlike, conservative and
safe while his opponent is flighty and
unreliable. For this reason he is likely
to keep clear of personalities and sensa-
tionalism.
Bourke Cochran, who has partially re-
turned to his first love, will probably
make one or two speeches in the interior
in support of Van Wyck. While he is a
bitter opponent of Tammany's work in
refusing a denomination of Judge DAILY,
ne Will support the Democratic ticket
win a scratch in the place where Judge
Lefentritt's name appears.
The President Cannot Assist
IL seems that second sober thoughts
nave prevented the Republican man.
ayers from insisting that Mr.. Mckinley
snail lend them the aid of his personal
appearance in the shaping of their po-
iiticai schemes. A speech from the
President in this city would not be likely
to change the situation in any appreci-
able degree. The truth is, a speech from
Mr. Mckinley in the slightest particle
tinged with partisan sentiment would
! nave a sort of boomerang recoil and
wouldn't do here by any means. If he
could. with any show Of dignity, swing
around the circle a la Roosevelt and
submit a few remarks to the country
! people day or two before the election
ii might gain a few votes, but there is
| no eXpositions nor peace iubilees going
on in upper New York, and, therefore
of course, such an excursion is entirely
out of the question. Besides, Mr. Nc.
Kinley is believed not TO be too anxious
on Col. Rooseyelts account. He know.
as well as any other man that if The
colonel shall be elected governor of New
York no existing power can curb an am
bition that he will develop without della!
for much higher political preferment.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
THINK CLEVELAND A HooDoo.
New Jersey Democrats in IA Stew
Over His Proposed Participation

Trenton. y. J.. Oct 24-The Democratic
leaders in this State are worried over
a proposition TO invite ex-President Cleve-
land to preside at a Democratic mass
meeting which Is proposed TO be held in
Trenton week from tonight.
Mr.. Cleveland is a warm friend of Bayard
Stockton, the Democratic sena atorial can
didate in Mercer County, and soon rs
Stockton was nominated the suggestion
was thrown out that il would be a strong
card to invite Mr.. Cleveland here to make
one or two speeches. Immediately there
came protest from the Bryan followers,
who threatened to bolt the ticket If the
ex-President appeared on the stump.
Then the gold Democrats became fright
ened and suggested that ii would be
better TO leave Mr.. Cleveland alone, be-
cause as one of them said: We can't
tell him what questions to let alone and
he may say some things that will lose us
votes
Meantime. the Princeton friends of Can
didate Stockton had broached the mat
ter to Mr.. Cleveland and he took kindly
TO the proposition and decided to give 1t
consideration, intimating that If he were
invited he would accept the invitation.
News of this was conveyed to James w.
Ianning Mercer County's representative
In the State committee, but Lsnning had
heard the objections made by the silver
men and he posted over to Newark to
consult with the Democratic executive
committe. He says he was told by Chair
man Gourlay not to invite Mr.. Cleveland
to take part in the campaign, as the sill
yer men all over the State were angry
over the bare suggestion that he was to
be invited.
Committeeman Lanning says no invf-
tatiou has been extended to the ex-
President, and there may be none. On
the other hand Mr.. Cleveland says that
he has been invited to preside over the
Trenton mass meeting, but that, as de-
cision was not Immediately required, he is
holding ii under advisement. He sug
gested that the policy of the Democratic
State leaders to fight the campaign on
State issues met with his approval and
in this gave an intimation to the silver
men that may result in a withdrawal of
their opposition Mr. Cleveland said:
IN my opinion. affairs of the State are
of sufficient Importance and the condi-
ton in which the citizens of this State are
peculiarly interested are such as to give
ample Importance to the contest with
| out seeking outside issues. National is
sues will abide their time, and will soon
enough occupy the attention of every citi-
zen in the land. !
He disclaimed any desire to pose as a
political power in the State, saying that
he was but a recent citizen of New Jersey
and not well acquainted with the various
| concerns running affairs, but he was ex-
ceedingly desirous that the State ticket
should be elected.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
MONEY UP ON VAN WICK.
4 Democrat Offers $4,000 and Gets
Only S65 Covered.

New York, Oct. 24.-Democratic money
is much in evidence. Len Wager, SER
geant-at- t-arms of the Democratic State
committee, shows ten crisp one thousand
dollar bills and offers to lay any part of
it on Judge Van Wyck az even money
He says that although he tried hard to
find Roosevelt hackers he succeeded in
discovering only one person, f. S. Bald
win, Of New Haven. willing to wager on
Col Roosevelt. Baldwin bet $50
The only bet of Importance made was
recorded at the Morris Park race track
81. 600 at even money between George
wheelock, the bookmaker and Benjamin
Eppen. Wheelock took the Roosevelt
end.
Bell & Co. whose supply of Democratic
money ran out Friday, announced that
they had received new supply. sl3.U0'
but We're unable to place any part OF 1t.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
RESTING ON THEIR OARS
Department Clerks IndispOsed
to Hustle in Elections.
LITTLE ACTIVE INTEREST
Republicans Expect to Lose Some of
Apathy of officials Who Left
Washington and Worked yigor-
Ousiy I'm the Last Campaign.

The number of voters who have applied
TO Republican headquarters for transpor-
tation certificates is 1O96, as compared
with about 2, $50 on the corresponding date
two years ago. One of the leading men
connected with the campaign committee
explained the great falling off by saying
that the Republicans in the departments
are not taking much interest. In 1896
over 5000. went to their homes, and they
tive work in the States.
We expected a heavy falling off this
year, he went ON to say, but the apa-
thy is worse than it should be. One
trouble is that the men in the Govern
ment service feel very sure of holding
their positions, as President Mckinley
has steadily refused to modify the civil
service regulations. They are practically
swapping their fingers at the party man
ayers. 1t was different in 1896. Then they
feared Bryan might be elected; they knew
that the Chicago platform favored the
repeal of the civil service reform stat
utes, and when the Democratic candidate
spoke in Washington on September 19
he made many of the Republican clerks
shake in their shoes by telling them that
if he became the head of the nation they
would have to seek fresh fields and pas
lures new. They hustled in that cam
paign. We cannot work up much enthusI-
asm this year, however, and there is
great danger of losing some congressional
districts by reason of the fact that SO
large a percentage of the department Re-
publicans manifest no interest in the cam
paign.'
At Democratic headquarters the state
ment is made that apathy is also felt
among their people. but the number go.
| ing home to vote is virtually what il was
| four years ago. A railway passenger
| agent said today: 'Our line made 81 90.
carrying out voters two years ago. We
| do not expect to make more than SO 00t
| this year"
| 1t is plainly evident that many of the
| clerks in the departments are in an 'or
the fence" condition. If they go home
and vote and their party Is defeated a
| the polls they will find themselves in
torture of suspense. knowing that the!
did all in the limited power to prevent
change. If the party is successful-tha
| is, the Republicans-they are no safe
after election, and will have no more L
| fear and no more to hope for than now
| protected as they are by the civil ser
vice reform law and their long posses
| sion of place.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
Three Doctors in Consultation

From Benjamin Franklin.
when you are sick, what You like
best is to be chosen for a medicine in
the first place; what experience tells you
is best. to be chosen. in the second place;
what reason ii. e., Theory says is best
to be chosen in the last place. But If
you can get DR.. Inclination, DIR. Expe-
rlence ard DR.. Reason to hold a consul
tation together, they will give you the
b, st advice that can be taken"
When you have a bad cold DR.. Incli-
nation would recommend Chamberlain. S
Cough Remedy because 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. DR.. Experience would
recommend 1t because 1t never fails to
effect g speedy and permanent cure DR..
Reason would recommend 1t because 1t
is prepared on scientific principles, and
acts on natures plan in relieving the
lungs. opening the secretions and restor-
ing the system to a natural and healthy
condition: For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail druggists, 93S F
Street northwest, and Connecticut Ave
nue. and S Street northwest, and 142s
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
NAVAL ORDERS.

Assistant Naval Constructor L. Spear
has been detached from the Bureau of
Construction and Repair in Washington
and ordered to the Naval Academy to in
spect the cadets postgraduate course in
naval construction.
Commander W. T. Burwell has been
detached from the command of the Alex
ander and will relieve Commander U. Sc
bree of the command of the Wheeling.
The order of the 18th instant directing
A B. H. Lille to command of the Wheel
Ing has been revoked and he will retain
his command of the Vicksburg.
The following men were honorably dis
charged from service in the u. S. navy
October %, 1898: Lieut. ]. S. Muckle Lieut.
F. A. Ballaseyus, Ensign B. r. E. Collins.
Passed Assistant Surgeon M. S. Simpson,
Chief Engineer w. l.. Cathcart.
number of naval volunteers whose
services are no longer needed have been
discharged from service in the L. S.
navy. The following is list of assistant
engineers who were discharged from the
New York navy yard this morning: A. ii.
Kretz, C. G. WooIson. C. H Treat. w
Goodman. Long Island navy yard
The evening times., 1898-10-24
CHASE A CeLoRED BRUTE.
Posse of Men and Boys After a Ruff
fan.

Merchantville, N J., Oct. IA colored
man of the Francis Lingo type aroused
this community yesterday. and if he had
been captured summary punishment
would probably have been inflicted on
him. A young lady who teaches school in
Camden and resides at Wildwood started
from her home yesterday morning to
catch a trolley car. At a spot where the
houses are some distance apart tan
light-hued colored man insulted her. She
paid no attention to the man at first, but
he dogged her footsteps, and his insolence
increased. Thoroughly frightened she ran
screaming TO the home of Justice Long
streth, nearby, where she told her expe-
rience. In a jiffy the squire went out
after the colored man, who ran toward a
woods but he failed to overtake the
scoundrel.
Chief of Police Linderman headed a
posse of boys and men, who traced the
man to the entrance of Camden at
Kaighn's Avenue.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
FALSE MEDIUMS.
Rev. c. w. StangIen DenOunce
Them From the Pulpit


Them From tn. Pulpit.
Baltimore. Oct. A.-Rev C. w. Stang
len, pastor of the Third Spiritualist
Church, preached yesterday on the prog
ress of spirituaIism, as shown at tie
sixth annual convention of spirituaIists
of the United States and Canada, which
was held last week In Washing ton. Rev
Mr.. Stanglen attended the convention
He said in part:
1T may be truly said that spritualism
in its fiftieth year has met crisis which
will require earnest efforts on the part
of every true spiritualist to overcome.
Il regret to have to report the extern
slve fraud that is being practiced in the
name of spiritualism. The subject has
been before us many times during the
year. and its prevalence has been so
great as to cause feeling of despair TO
sweep over our abest workers. 1t is
most discouraging to realize that many
men and women of intelligence prefer
the shadows of spiritualism to its sub
stance and their blind worship of all
kinds of phenomena, even when such are
proved to be spurious is disheartening.
THE fraud can well be likened to
gigantic octopus. whose feelers reach
into the very vitals of our friends in
every city on the continent to drag forth
their hearts secrets and sorrows and
proclaim them to the world as tests Of
spirit power.
MANY mediums, speakers and laymen
are filling their pockets with money
wrung from their fellow-men through the
proclamation of their sacred lives. Do not
misunderstood me. l know that there is
such thing as true medfumship, and
because there is l feel II TO be our duty 10
defend 1t. / believe we should urge the
people to consider the quality, and am
glad that this is the consensus OF opinion
of all honest spirituaiists.
"a step in the right direction, / think,
was taken by a great number OF cur
churches, when they elected permanent
pastors instead of employing every show
man who happened to have ordained him
self. who acts as his own board of trus-
tees, and only limits his salary to the
extent of the door receipts, being respon-
sible for his conduct to no one but HIM
self
with settled speakers the glarins
faults can be overcome, and our spiritu-
alistic meetings restored to their pristine
| dignity and power and / speak OF the
above as being vital issue TO be met and
! adjusted before spiritualism will ocupy
its true position as a religion in the world
| of thought today.
The evening times., 1898-10-24
NORTH CAROLINA POLITICS.
Governor Russell and Senator
Pritchard Confer.

Raleigh, n. c., Oct. 2L-Gov. Russell,
between whom and Senator Pritchard
there has been feud for nearly two
years, has been in conference with the
senator at Morganton. The conference
lasted nearly all night. Revenue Collec-
tor Carl Duncan, manager for Senator
Pritchard IN Eastern North Carolina, was
present 1t is conjectured that the sub
ject discussed was the critical condition
of affairs in Eastern North Carolina, aris-
ing out OF the determination of the demo-
Gratis to have white supremacy, no matter
at what cost Senator Pritchard writes a
letter in which he ridicules the idea of
there being any trouble.
Joshua Whedbee, who was an independ-
ent Republican candidate for Congress in
the First district has retired. His candi-
dacy was at all times farcical
John NJ. Brewer, independent Republi-
can candidate for Congress in the Eighth
district. is making his canvass. He is at
tacking Linney in the bitterest language.
Linney is the Republican-Populist nomi-
nee.
Upon careful investigation 1t is ascer-
tanned that the whites pay 95 2-S per cent
of the taxes in North Carolina, the blacks
3 Is per cent.