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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Kingston, n. Y, April 13.-Elting Roe,
aged 10, colored, is in the Ulster coun-
ty JAIL charged with killing David
MARI who was about the same ago as
Roe. Mari. who was a Polish Jew and
junk dealer, was prevailed upon by
Roe on Saturday to go with him to the
Esopus creek, where he said he had a
quantity of brass to sell. After getting
him to barn about COO feet from the
creek, it is charged Roe killed MARI and
robbed him of Sc. After the robbery
Roe dragged Marr's body to the creek,
where 1t was found yesterday after
noon with the back of the head crush
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Associated Press DisDat :n ov soenal wires
Philadelphia. April 1s.- Wheat. arm, lc. hinher:
No Pennsylvania red In export elevator 81 IA
L001a; No. . red spot, 81. 0ll4alOI%
Corn, steady; No. 2for local trade, 3sl @aS6c.
Oats, firmer; No. white. a3aas1s 60; No. white,
3llac; No. mixed, 30a30I5c.
Bran. unchanged.
Refined sugars, steady.
Butter. weak: fancy Western creamery, al1Ec;
do. Pennsylvania prints, csc.
Eggs, steady; fresh nearby, loi5c: fresh West
crn, 1885,; fresh southern, loo.
Live Stock Marker.
rhilndslphla, april a-The receipts for the
Beef Cattle : Extra, s3aa5i<c.: good, 5Isa5l4r.:
medium, 4s4a5c.; common. 4haist. Sheep
Clipped sheep. BY aa94c; clipped 491aslsc.;
wool sheep, 3laab12c.; wool limbs, 5lsaGls,c.:
spring lambs, sias Hogs -.Bes Western, b tadg.:
other kinds. sasy<c; state, 5l4as,lc: Fat, pws,
slfa3i&c. Thin cows, ssal5. Veal calves, sl4nic,
Mich COWS, S25a40.
Chicago, April ll.-Cattle-The greater part ut
tho cattle crossed the scales NJ 81 Ioa5. 10; primo
shipping beeyes. SS.sSa5,ho: siockers and feerels.
S4nd4.G5; prime young Iight-wo:sht steors, SLID
a4.yG prime fat cows and heiots, S9.2Sat: %.
bulls, ss.7Sa355; Calves S5.50a65 pcr IGj pounds.
Hogs-ss,i 0i4 for the poorest to the hest hogs,
sa9elS Shsop->3.s0ai.G5 for shorn aud Sli0a
$50 for good wooded lot: lambs, St.5oas1 &c &c
phorn. Eoceipta-Ehttle, go lead. hogs, LOO
hcad; sheep. p5,00 hond.
East Buffalo, N. Y, April 1i.--cattle-Receiyts,
l35 cara. Good fat steers, Si.a0a4,6a; coarse aid
choice fat heifers, $t.ajai.5o: mixed butchrrs'
stock, s9.Gaai,l0; coed fat cows, kat0aa,O, Hogs
-ltecelp;s, 100 cars. Good 10 choice Workers..
s3,90n4; light Workers S3S3aS.gl: mixed packers
grades, S9.95a4.0j: medium,weights, sip5: hoavy
hogs 81 05ail0: rourhs. 3d. 40a3.60; pigs, SSG3.Bo.
Sheep nni Lamb-neceipts, 81 cars. lambs,
choice to extra, SdaG 10: fair to good. S5.C0ahaO;
culls u.s. yeqrlings lair 3, choice wethor, s5no aj
clipped lambs, $La5a5.'e; heavy, s.1inLsU.
Sheep, choice 10 selected wcthars fi.S0a5.l5:
niiSea sheep, Si.75at.so; culls, S3.sOai; clipped
shcep, $.l5at.35
New York. April e-Beevos- 1879
head; steers, Si.5!R6.0; Uxcn AMI stags. s375
4a bulls ST. 0asso cows, sat. Calves
Receipts, 3,gJI head. Yeas, Siai;5: NIL sold.
Sheep and lambS-keceipts. j2pl5 head: wool
sheep, SIaaiaI5 clipped do, s3.7lal.s0 wool
lamb' $a.f5RG.2i clipped do. S4,75H5SG en-: of
Southern spring lambs sold ut 81 a5a4.7j; STATE
do. seas each. logs Receipts, ll,755 heads;
market slow at $ia42j.
East Liberty, Pa, April li.-cnt;le, icn;
extra, SAlOG5l5; prime, s5a5.ln; coninon. Ss.a0r
4.a0. iogI, prime madium- weights, S3.S5a;:
heavy Workers, s9.p0a;i.95; light YorkeIs, Sasya
3S5: heavy hogs. t39la4; pss, us to quality. 1910
80: gid icugh-, S. sOas3.5s common u fair
rough-, ss.50aa- Shocp-Cholce clipped lambs.
tivlho: common 10 good' Si.25a4.SS spring
lambs, s6aG.50. Veal calves, s5a5.5J,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
HAVANd SESTIh HNT.
a Leading Newspaper K-fers Contemptu-
onsly TO the PTenident,n MessnSe.

A Leading Newspaper N~ferE Contemptu-
ousiy TO the PTesideBt'r Message.
Havana. Cuba. April Ii. La Lucia,
in an editorial entitlod "False and
Convenient Reasoning," says:
"President Mckinley'H message ia a
step behind what had been announced.
1t is with the United Status as with all
other nations when anxious to get nav
territory. America begins on humeni-
tarinn grounds. This references to the
Maine-the second fonture OF interest =
loes their value to Spain because of the
ialsehood upon which they are based.
nor 'lo thoy set out the same theories
which the court Of inquiry did. The
people nf the United States can easily
ascertain that the cause of tho disaster
was neglect Of duty. No government
can guarantee the safety of ship
whose officers ara not ou hoard. as was
the case at the time OF the Mains ex-
plosion. and was the reusop why uearly
oil the officers escaped. Other foreign
insn-of war were visiting Havana at
tho same time. but nothing happena,l
to them. II ought 10 be said to presi-
dent Mckinley that when he next
sends a hatileship he should nut it
untier the care OF Spanish authorities.
When an international court OF inquiry
has been appointed the cause of the sx-
plosion will he nscsrtRined, and the
conflict of reports bstween Spain and
the United States has yet to be
settled. P"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
Plato Glass Works nnrnsd.

Irwin, Pa, April 1S.-The extensive
plant of the Pennsylvania Plate Glass
company in North Irwin is in complete
ruins. Fire started last night near the
new casting hall, caused by the blowing
out of n gas converter. The flames
spread with great rapidity from one
building to another and in one hour
nothing but smoldering ruins remain
ed of the largest independent plate
glass works in the United States. The
loss is estimated at $3.50. 000 with an in
surance of about s450.0O0. The company
employed about 900 men, who, with
their families, helped largely to make
up the population of this town and
North Irwin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
Marrages.

BAYLIS-FlTZGERALD- April 9th, 1893, at
tho residence of the brides parents, Harry
baylis Of this city and Clara a. Fitzgerald OF
Chester, Fn.
CoY-HUusrON--In Baltimore. on April 10Th,
iN!s, by tho Rev. J. II. Ecrlcston, Edmund b.
Coy OF this city AID Hester y. Houston Of Balti-
moro, Md.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES No. 50t Adams stree t,tbis
city, on Wednesday, April 9Th, by tho Rev. J.
Owen Sypherd, Cdrils A. Gilbert and Katie
Derrick, both Of Dnncanon, Ferry county, Pa.
TAtT1'--ARtNG-At Union parsonage, on
April ;ih. by tho iIev. j. y. C. llama. James
laitt and Lille Starring, both OF Philadelphia,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
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Roinay to Be Hanged.

Hartford, April 1S.-Charles A. Boz
nay, the convicted murderer of Marcus
Nicholas of Trumbull, will pay the PEN
atty for his crime at the state prison
between midnight and 1 o'clock tomor-
row morning. Boinay is quite self
possessed and has spent his last days
in letter writing which seems to have
relieved his mind. Since Bonay was
taken to the state prison on Dec. %
last he has gained l6 pounds. Warden
Woodbridge stated yesterday that the
prisoner did not exhibit any unusual
agitation on the near approach of his
doom. He intends to wear his we'd
ding suit when he goes to the gallows.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
TO BLOW UP ALFONSO XII.
Naval Plan to Destroy the Spanish Cruiser
In Havana Hnrbor.

In Havana Harbor.
Key West. April 13.--Iieutenant James
p. Normoyle of the Fifth United States
infantry has gone to the Tortugns on
the coast survey steamer Bache. His
duty will be to make careful observa-
tions as to the old fort at Tortugas and
the surrounding keys. The officers Of
the Bachc. with their civil assistants
are already well posted as to all the
approaches, channels, depths, buoya
and the like. but they will gather any
further Information possible while Lieu
tenant Normoyle is busy on land. 1t is
not generally known that the Tortugas
is the nearest section Of American ter
rtory to Cuba, and II might become an
important point in case Spain deter
mined on naval hostilities.
Inquiries made carefully among the
newspaper men recently in Havana as
to the condition of the Spanish cruiser
Alfonso XII, which was recently dock
ed. make 1t safe to say that her boiler
tubes are probably not yet repaired, al
though work on them was being rush
ed as soon as she came off the floating
drydock.
1t is believed that there will be no
trouble in sending a pair of torpedo
boats, which draw less than five feet,
past the chain of torpedoes and mines
opposite Ri Moro and to blow up the
Alfonso XII and a couple of transports
now in the harhor and to get them
safely to sea again. You can hear
grave and gray headed naval men talk
Ing over this scheme, their eyes glisten-
ing as they think what sweet, If only
partial, revenge it would be for that
wreck which lies a couple of cables
lengths from the Alfonso XII.
The war spirit is on the increase. and
everybody hopes that the next "a hours
will bring the desired developments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

IL is understood that the session will be
held at Crisfisld church.
Conference adjourned after the read.
ing of tho list of pastoral assignments.
which included the following;
Aiexandria-T. =. Revellc.
Cambridge-G. Q. Bacchus.
CarOline-H.W w. d. JolIfson,C. e. Dryden.
Campbell-W. A. Melvin.
Cecilia. w. Mathef.
Centreville-F. r.. Benson.
Chesapeake-C. X. McCaslin.
Chestertown-J. NJ. Gill.
Clayton-J. Il. Nicholson.
Concord-Emer Simpson.
Conquest-A. J. Walter.
Crisield-G. w. Haddaway.
Crumpton-G. D. Edmonston.
Chincoteague-H. L. Bennington.
Delmar-J. H. Straughn.
Dorchester--J. A. Wright.
Dover and Leipsic-Louis Randall.
Easton-W. NJ. Poisal.
Franklin City,. w. Paris.
Felton-E b. Taylor.
Frederica-W. o. Livingston.
Georeetown-I. II. s. EweIl.
Georgetown Grcuit--(ro be supplied.)
Grove-W. b. Judefind.
Greenwood-A. s. Beane.
Hnrrington-T. o. Grouse.
Hnrlocks-G. NJ. Clayton.
Kent Island-E. s. Fooks.
Indian River-(To be supplied.l
Laurel--F. G. Klein.
Mardela-W. Il. McKnett.
Millville--(To be supplied.)
Milton-C. II. Littleton.
New Markets. +. Casseu.
0Sford-J. W. Balderston.
Parksley-E. ID. Stone.
Pittsville-E. o. Ewing.
Pocomoke-G. ]. Smith.
Pocomoke City,. D. Kinzer.
Powellville--G. A. Morris.
Quantico-A. A. Bichell.
Queen Anne's-C. z. Nowlin.
Reliance-A. d. Dick.
Rowlandsville-J. Il, Maloy.
St Mlchael's-S. A. Hoblitzell.
Salisbury-L. +. Warner.
Seaford-S. j. Smith.
Snow Hill-Dorsey Blake.
Salem-H. r. Lewis. 10.
Stissex-G. K. McCready.
Talbot-C. L. Daugherty.
Trinity-D. W. Austine.
TJnion-B. F. Jester.
Union Bridge. J. Murray.
Warwick-W. W. White.
Wilmington-G. L. Wolff.
West Wilmington-F. A. Holland.
Wye-J. h. Wooden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

spanish AdvicoS Say That LEAFS Fears of
Danger We're unfonn1nh.
Washington, April IL. --Thp Spanish
Legation hnH received Information from
Cuba that mo trouble has been or 10
to lie upprehended. and that the Amsri-
cans arc not in the aliehiost danger
thore, the alarm cancel by Gan. Leo
having no foundation whatever.
I'm Porto Rico order pIovails, and
tin reports sent OF trouble are fulso. :"
There 10 still no word from Cuua nu
to what the insurgents in tic leld will
do toward the arm stice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
BUrISG NEW SHIPS.
st. Louis and st. Paul Purchpsod, md Optic
Secured on n brazilian Cruiser

secured on a HrazIIIHn CRUISER.
Washington, April l3.--Ths Navy
Department has decided TO buy the
Transatlantic liners st. Paul and ST.
Louis.
The vessels ut present belong to the
American line and under the terms Of
the subsidy act are at the disposal Of
the government in times of emergency.
Tho department also has decided to
purchase the Brazilian cruisor Mic
theroy, il shs proves satisfactory to d
board of inspsation which will examine
her. This cruiser rendered fine ao-
cnunt of hersulf in the Mello revolution
In Brazil.
There is nlao under consideration the
purchase of another auxiliary cruiser
IRON, o list of three or four whose
merits are known, the YORKTOWN, of the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
TTo MEN DROWNED.

Disaster Overtakes Four Men in Boat 20
Ocean City, Md.-Two We're Saved.
Ocean City, Md. April ~. -Four men
IN small boat were upset by the surf
in the Atlantic Ocean at this place, be-
tween and o'clock this morning.
Two OF the men were drowned. but
the other two were savsd by the efforts
OF the life saving station crew.
The body Of one of the victims was
recovered, and search for the other
body is being continued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
FLYING sQUAhMoN MoHEs.
Leaves old Point Comfort Under Scaled Or
dera for the south,

Old Point Comfort, Va, Anril IL. -
The flying squadron naila at 2 o'clock
under soaled orders for tina auuth.
would NEITHER CoNFIRM H0R DENY.
Washington, April -. - Ssrrotnry
Long. when shown this dispatch,
positively refused to affirm or deny
its statement or comment on IL in any
way, saying it was an inviniabIe rule
not to tefer to tho movements of war
ships.
1t has been officially announced that
the flying squadron sails this afternoon
on 4S-hours' practice cruise.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

In Municipal Court, yesterday,
REV" William j. Fisher, Golored,
was again arraigned. Two witnesses
were called in bis behalf, but they
failed to prove the alibi desired by
him. lie was committed without bail
for the upper court to enter the capital
charge OF entering the house OF William
Hunt, at night, with intent to commit
4 feloniou assault.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
Lovesick swnin.s Suicide.

Hartford, April 13.-Richard johnson,
aged 20, employed as weaver in Che
ney's silk mills at Manchester, commit
ted suicide by shooting himself in the
right breast 1t is supposed from note
that he left that the act was caused by
disappointment in love.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Woonsocket, r. l.. April 1s.-saul
schlachte of New York, travelling agent
for a Worcester house, committed sui
eide at st. James hotel by swallowing
most Of the contents of n 10 cent box
of rat poison and of a six ounce bottle
OF carbolic acid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

The second lot Of tho yearly requiai-
tion OF clothing for the First Regiment
of Infantry. N. g, d., was received
from the government yesterday. The
total consignment was 151 fatigue uni
forms which will be issued in plnco OF
old uniforms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Pittsburg, April 13.-The threatened
wage troubles in the Pittsburg coal dis
trict are about settled. The operators
met here yesterday afternoon and rati-
fed the scale as adopted by the miners
committee,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Hon. Thomas F. BayRrd, who recently
went TO the Hot Springs for treatment
for bad cold, is much improved and
expects to return to Wilmington on Fri
dsy next
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
4 SUGGESTION or MEDirAT on,

Berne, Switzerland April Ii. The
National Council has suggested that tho
lundesrath consider whether it could
not offer to tnediate between the United
states and spain. The proposition
will be considered tomorrow. But it
will doubtless be rejected
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
NO WIRE 10 HayAyA.
Communication by Way of Key West s
pended Eariv This Morning.

Communication by Way of Key West Sus-
pended Eariv This Morning.
New York, April l3.-The cable CON
pection to Havana, via Key West, has
heen interrupted sipce an early hour
this morning. This is the first time
in many months that tho cable COM
munication with Havana has been
interrupted, and the cable officials in
this city nre at a loss to account for
the happening, but express the hope
that the cable connection will BIO re.
stured daring the day.
Messages nre being forwarded to
Havana via Kingston, Jamaica. II ia
assumed that the lines between Kings
ton and Havana remain uninterrupted.
Later in the day the Havana cable via
Key West became ell right, aud all
messages could be transmitted 10 that
way.
SPANISH FLEET AT PORTO RICO.
The British steamer Arkadia which
arrived from st. John and other ports
in Porto Rico repoIt ia that there were
five Spanish war vessels at anchor at
ST. John, the Vizcaya, ths Admiral
oquendo. two gunhoats aud one dis
putchboat
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

The Pope Eenews His Efforts TO Avert War
Boiwrrn UHitei States snd spain.
London, Eng, April 13-A special
dispatch from Rome announces that the
Pope has again Photographed to Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria, begging him
10 use his infloancs with the other SOW
ereiRns in behalf Of pence between the
United States ami Spain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
HEApIxo srnA1onr ron van.

London. Eng, April lathe after
noon newspapers OF this city unani-
mously express the opinion that both
the United States and Spniu are heat
position to blame President Mckinley
for his alleged indeeisiou.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Old Dominion line, being especially
we'll regarded.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-29

Buildings are still going up on the
new Oahu plantation All structures
are Of iron, made in New York.
Miss Rose, OF HiIo, who was the Hs-
waiian queen for the Topeka. Kas.,
carnival, is expected here today from
San Francisco.
Cane grinding IS to begin at Eva
plantation about December /. The
yield is expected to be about 10000
-kOns Of sugar, the same as last year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-29
CAMARINOS' REFRIGERATOR.

PER TRALIA-Cherries Plums,
Peaches, Apricots, Rhubarb, Aspara-
gus, Celery, CaulifiCWer, Gooseberries,
Fresh Salmon, Crabs, Founders, Froz-
en- Oysters (tin and shelD. Apples,
Grapes, Oranges, Figs. Lemons. Sweet
Potatoes. Burbank Potatoes, Fine
Olive Oil, Dry Fruit, New Crop OF
Nuts, Raisins, etc, etc.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT MARKET.
Tel. 378. $3.50
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
A Large Block Of land at kaupo,
Maui, comprising an area Of 1900
acres, extending from the sea into XII
pahulu valley. Map at my Office.
Complete Soap Making Plant. Par
ticulars of the undersigned.
One corner Lot at Makiki, 237 feet
frontage Kewalo street, 1S1 feet front
age Lunalilo street, 135 feet deep.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-29

There is as much in the brush as the
dentifrice. The bristleS must be per-
manently set and they should be o.;
the right sort. We have solved the
problem with our genuine
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-29
READY SALE

as this. Dentists recommend it for it's
quality. 1t penetrates the space be-
tween the teeth and in conjunction
with Aloha Tooth Powder and Wash
prevents the formation Of tartar.
The times., 1898-05-22
Manager Kernan,. Beneat.

Manager Eugene Herman on Monday, May
30, and from present indications it is cal
culated to prove an artistic. as well as
financial, success. The beneficiary has
arrived at that stage OF managerial ex-
perience which gives him high rank as
Snowman and commands that respect
from public and profession which the
veteran in every calling of service re-
ceiyes. Mr.. Herman is director of nearly
thirty years standing, with an expert
ence probably unequaied. and an ac-
quaintance which includes representatives
In every walk of life. He has achieved
success-with road attractions as well as
with theaters. and has repeatedly given
evidence of executive ability, sagacity
The times., 1898-05-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. neIles.r

The attraction at Kernans Lyceun
next week viii be the LonSon Bellies
Extravaganza Company. headed by that
handsome and shapely burlesquer, Rose
Syden. The performance begins with
bright curtain-raiser. called Cafe de
PAmerique," in which the full strength
of the company is introduced. The piece
has a slight thread of plot, which Is sui
ficient to introduce the different char
acters and TO give them an opportunity
10 disport themselves in what Is said =
be an unlimited field of farce. The
straight vaudeville portion of the pro-
gram presents Campbell and Shepp. the
favorite German comedians: Edgar Blk
ley the musical tramp; Hart, Walling
and Weston. in a now sketch. fun Of
good singing and dancing: Miss Winifred
Stewart, the phenomenal baritone, and
the Langdons, in illustrated songs, The
finale of the show is a mirth-provoking
burlesque. entitled The Isle of Sham
! Pain.
! A special feature viii be the first ap-
/ pearance in this city Of Miss Josephine
/ Gassman. who is described as ''the pump
! kin-colored coon" Miss Gass;nan IS said
/ to be a clever exponent of the negro
! character. having carefully studied its
! several pecuiiarities She viii be assisted
/ in her act by d pair of real picllaninnies'
The times., 1898-05-22
FRIENDS OF LAST WEEK.

Despite Mr.. Pitts assertion that youth
is not a crime" 1t often brings the pun
ishment of one, which Is. after all, quite
the same thing. Unheralded. save by
poor press agent, and unDraised. Mr..
James Young. a youthful and generally
unknown aspirant for tragic honors came
into this city week ago and was greet
ed with enthusiasm by the public. and
criticism from the press is hardly fair or
honorable. For what a youthful player
needs most Is honest advice, and either
nippant or careless condemnation is quite
as harmful to him as the unreasoning
applause of unthinking audiences. There
are men who regard tenderness in years
an irremedial barrier to success. and
there are others who feel that it deserves
only charity and kindness. AS matter
of fact, youth. when coupled with sobri It y
and earnestness. is most promising. and
especially for an actor. 1t lends him
voice. appearance. manner. vigor and
earnestness that would probably be lack
ing in one of mature age. To be sure.
frequently prevents the perfection which
The times., 1898-05-22
TIE PASSING SHOW.

In looking over the aftermath of sea-
son remarkable in at least a hundred
things, nothing strikes one with more
convincing force than the scarcity of good
plays produced This seems especially
odd In view of the prolonged howl that
has arisen every year from authors who
have claimed that they had no chance
for recognition, and the fact that during
the period between last October and last
April more presentations came from the
pens of hitherto 'unheard-of writer's than
ever before. The foreign crop Of stage
literature has been smaller than usual,
too, and three or four well-learned lessons
have made managers not only willing
but really eager to read new material.
The unvarying law of supply and demand
shows In no other pursuit so much chance
for the producer the ratio of authors who
seem able to provide good work being to
the actors who desire such matters much
greater than sixteen to one. Continually
and constantly stars are heard asking for