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Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
TAKES EXCEPTIONS.
A Reader of the Palladium Defends
Mr.. Mansfieli.
Editor Palladium:

kditor Palladium
Permit me TO take decided excep-
ton to the ailusions made in your last
evenings issue relative 10 Mr.. Mans
fields production of "Cyrano de
Bergera,."
The person making them very evident
ly had not seen the play staged. Without
entering into q discussion of the merits
or demerits of NJ. Rostand's drama, or
mparison between a mere reading
and the presentation in the theater. by
which latter criterion play written. as
this, for exploitation behind the foot
lights, can alone be judged, the st ate
ment made as to the inferiority of Mr..
Mansfeld's company and his own in
adequacy IN Interpreting the exquisite
literary aroma, was at once unjust and
based upon the merest superficial OBJ
servation- The very reason that
many were disappointed in Mr.. Mans
fields impersonation, and IN the whole
spectacle In consequence, was that he
did most patiently and persistently
play upon the literary chord. and from
the simplest and most obvious dra-
matte necessity it was impossible 10
make this more proGourced. Had he
made it SO he would have shown him
self less than the artist he is. As TO
the very few characters of more or
less prominence outside "Cyrano''-
for this was pre-eminently star"
play and Cyrano was the dominant
note-they were we'll enough taken.
"Roxane," to be sure, was n t all that
might have been desired, bat she gave
faithful and charming charasteriz 4
tion, the chief defect of which was in
distinctness in enunciation. A con-
parison with Celia Pryse" in the
Royal Bcx," was mapifestly absurd
The latter is an ingeuue part taken by
An ingenue and, in passing, very we'll
if not brilliantly done by Gertrude
Coghlan. Mansfield nor his manage
ment were responsible for the ''extor-
ton and discomfort" referred to. 1t
was q matter they could neither control
nor prevent, two dollars being Mr..
Mansfeld's maximum charge, and to
put this forth to discount his art, is the
most impossible of attitudes.
1t is easy enough to make glib criti-
cisms Of Mansfield's presentat on of
"Cyrano' CLEANED from newspaper re-
ports and opinions of people who
judge the art of the drama by the con-
tinuous performance standard, but
passing over the imperfections in Mr..
Mausfieli's splendidly staged and
finely interpreted impersonation, it is
not often that so keen an aesthetic
pleasure is given as that induced by
this play. 1t is the union
Of the literary with the dramatic as ex-
emplified in this stage production. that
makes it unigne. Z.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Don't miss the polo Tuesday.
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Rheumatism Cured in II ii burs.

Rheumatism Cured in u III burs.
7. J. Blackmore, of Haller & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "A short
time since | procured a bottle of
Mystic Cure 1t got me out of the
house in twenty four hours. | took 20
my bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good. | had
Ave of the best physicians in The city,
bat | received very little reliee from
them. | know the Mystic Cure to be
what il is represented and take pleas
ure in recommending il to other pooE
sufferers. Sold by A. g Luken &
Co.. druggists. $50 Main street. Bal
ard & Sayder druggists 1881 Main
straet Richmond
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 81
The opposition 10 the army bill gave uI
the hope of defeating or recommitting
it. This is the day of its consideration
The house reduced the number of pay
master generals with rank of colonel
from four to three; with rank oi
lieutenant colonel from eight to five
and paynasters with rank of major
from forty seven to thirty-five. The
age limit in this department is reduced
from fifiy to forty.
The senate passed the bill granting
extra pay to officers and men of the
temporary force of the navy; two
months extra pay to those serving be-
yond the limits of the United States
and one months pay to those serving
within the limits of the United States.
The provisions apply to all temporary
force whether discharged or not.
1t is expected the committee on com
merce in the house will take final action
Friday on the Nicaragua canal bill.
In the corps of engineers the num-
her of colonels is reduced from 10 to
3; lieutenant colonels from 20 to 10;
majors from 30 to 30; captains from
Al to 80; first liectenants fran 80 to
40; second lieutenants from 80 to 40
Bromwell moved to strike
out the provisions authorizing enei.
neers from civil life Cannon called
attention to Cummings amendment
prohibiting the President from send
ing the army into state to suppress
disorder except on the written request
of the governor of the state. Cannon
said this would prevent the Presi-
dent fsom execotirE tho fnws in such
q case as the Chicago riots. Cummings
said the labor men opposed the pres
ent army bill because they claimed the
army would be used 10 oppress labor
and favor wealthy men. Ii this was
not the intention congress ought to
say SO by adopting this amendment.
The amendment was rejected. An
amendment was adopted TO prevent
the sale of intox;cauts in the army can
teens.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
grossly impracticable. For instance,

grossly impracticahle. For instance,
the provision of the law wherein the
clerk is expected to estimate the
amount of money it will re
quire within the year for
change of venue cases Is
regarded US unreasonable, as it is de-
clared to be positively impossible for
anyone TO anticipate with anything ap-
preaching accuracy the number of
cases that may come in in that way, TO
say nothing of the variableness of the
costs in each case. An estimate is also
to be required of the clerk on the num-
Der Of times outside judges will be
called to sit and the probable expense
of the same. An estimate of the num-
ber OF insane persons and the county
costs connected with each is also re-
quired. Those things will, it is de-
declared, put the clerk entirely at sea
ard drive him to make big estimate
in order to be made safe in the appro-
priation.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
M RrIsons Needed

In Iceland there are no prisoners,
and the inhabitants are so honest in
their habits that such material de
fenses TO property as locks, bolts and
bars are not required. Yet its history
for the past thousand years records
no more than two thefts.
OF these two cases one was that Of
a native who was detected after steal
ing several sheep: but as he had done
SO to supply his family, who We're suf-
fering for want of food. when he had
broken his arm, provisions were fur
nished to them and WORK was found
for him when he was able to do 1t, and
meanwhile he was placed under med
ical care; but the stigma attached to
his crime was considered sufficient
punishment.
The other theft was made by a
German. who stole seventeen sheep.
But as he was in comfortable circum-
stances and the robbery was malicious,
the sentence passed upon him was
that he should at once sell all his
property
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Pastry Without Butter.

Light, faky and digetibe pie ell kinds of fne
pastry be made with Dr. Prices Baking Powder
entirely without butter with tie usual quantity
with little lard other shortening desired Pie cr,
made in either of these is wholesome digest
able besides being economical prepared One
third the flour also be dispensed crust rolled that
much thinner. the raising qualities Powder swell
It to the requisite thickness Those enjoy the apren
qualities of the delicious home made pie rejoice to know this
All the clements excellence are combined in
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
GOOD MONEY
Earned by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company Last Year.

The comparative statement of the
earnings and expenses of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad company of December,
1898, and twelve months ending De-
oember 81, 1898. with the same periods
of 1897, shows:
Lines directly operated: Gross
earnings, increase, $1l9 200; expenses,
increase, $S1 200; net earnings, in
crease, $3S 900. For twelve months: ::
Gross earnings, increase, ST.. $50 600;
expenses, increase, ST. ,2o2 400; net
earnings, increase, $12S 200.
Lines west of Pittsburg and Erie di-
rectly operated: Gross earnings, de-
crease, $27S, 100; expenses, decrease,
So 900, net earnings decrease, $780,
100. For twelve months: Gross earn
ings, increase. $2.164 800; expenses,
increase. s. ,S52 100; net earnings de-
crease, $6S7 800.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
TO CONSTRUE
The Will of the Late Abram Phil.
lips-No Training School.

The Will of the Late Abram Phil
lips-No Training School.
Clements w. Ferguson, by his at
torney, John L. Ripe, has filed COM
plaint against the county commission
ers, asking the construction of ,he will
of the late Abram Phillips. By the
provisions of that will Mr.. Ferguson
and Miss Sarah Phillips were the ex-
ecutors of the will. Miss Phillips died
and Mr. Ferguson is rox sole exc cutor.
One of the provisions of the will was
that there were certain grounds in
Earlham Place. West Richmond. 10 be
sold. the proceeds TO go TO the
establishment OF an industrial
training school In eonnec-
ton with the Wayne County Orphan s
home in West Richmond. The com
plant filed today states that that
scheme is utterly impraciieaole with the
means at hand, and asks that the cour,
so declare it. In case the plan SET
forth in the will is by the county com
missioners declared impracticahle, i,
is probable that the legacy set apar,
for that pul pose will be used accord
ing 10 another provision in the will,
which provides that the money from
such transaction shall 60 to the Mar
garet Smith home on east Main street.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
PROPERTY SOLD.
The Mather Bros. Real Estate and
Other Effects Disposed of
Yesterday.

Yesterday the property of the Ms.h-
er Bros. was sold by the attorneys. at
assignee's sale. Much of the property
was mortgaged, so that. as the mort
gagee in most instances purchased the
property at . mere nominal price TO
assume possession Of the deeds with
out expensive litigation, the selling
prices would give no idea of the value
or actual selling price OF the real es-
tate. The Iun Der yard was purchased
by Joseph A. Goddard, for $4.100. In
all, about $50, 900 worth of real estate
was sold.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
COURAGE OF A COWBOY,
He Swung Himself and His Horse Over .
Yawning Chasm With . Rope.

Speaking of the daredevil char
acteristics of western cowboys" said
an old plainsman, Il recall an adven-
ture that might have proved fatal to
myself and man named Henry but
for the great presence of mind display
ed in an emergency by my cool headed
companion. The incident happened in
Montana some years ago We were
travelling along a narrow trail on the
border of The Grande Ronde river when
we suddenly came to a landslide that
was about twenty-five feet across and
left no trail III the smooth, precipitous
rock, The traa was so narrow that
our .1crses could not turn back and.
realizing that it would be folly to ex-
pect the animals to jump the ehasm,
ir looked as though we were trapped.
But directly above the twenty-five
foot break in the trail there was a huge
rock which was split in the centre.
Henry saw thr crack in the rock and
having a strong riata seventy feet long
on his saddle. swung the rope over his
head and ,aen hurled it high in the
air Being an expert in the use of the
RATA. it went true to the mark and was
soon firmly fixed ii the erevice of the
rock.
while / was wondering what he
was going to 40 with the rope he took
IN fffe <7sack and wound 1t tsaround the
horn of his saddle. which was very
strong and supplied with double
einches. Then he urged his horse to
the edge of the precipice.
''The faithful beast stood firm He
would not step over, but Henry again
erew up the slack and pulled with all
might. Inch by inch he drew the
straining horse forward till his feet
slipped and he swung over the yawn-
i hfald "
breath and shut my eyes, expecting
to hear the slender rope snap and its
burden disappear into the raging river
below.
When | did open my eyes he had
swung across the gap and, dismount-
ing. he backed up the trail and tugged
at the reins to aid the horse in gaining
has feet. He pulled hard and the ami
NAL lunged up into the trail, with the
chasm far behind.
safe on the other side. Henry urged
me to make the perilous trip in the
same way as he had done. For some
time | couldn't muster up the neces-
sary courage, but at last, when l real
lied that there was no other way or
continuing the journey, | consented to
swing myself across the chasm. After
landing on the other side Henry re-
turned for my horse and having swung
the beast safety across the gap, we
rode away and left the rope dangling
for the use of the next wayfarer who
CHANGED to come that way.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
THREE CASES
In Police Court This Morning, and
All Found Guilty.

There were three cases in police
court this morning, and in each there
was finding of guilty.
One was that of Len Bass, who as
arrested for drunkenness yesterday
He was fined 81 and costs Len was
wild with drink when arrested, aud
was good deal of bother until he was
safely locked up in the prison.
William Reynolds and Charles
Brown were arrested for fighting.
How they managed to get hot yester-
day is a mystery, especially to those
who burn gas. They fought, however,
and each was fined ST. and costs, snd
in addition Reynolds was given five
days in Jail. The charge oil which
each was fined was assault and bat
tery
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
FREIGHT WRECK.
Rear Eud Collision Betweev Two
Freights o Cured This Morn
ing at W nehes.er on tie
q, R & [.

A bad rear end collision occurr. d
this morning at Winchester on the g
r, Il railroad between two freight
trains. The through freight, number
IL. ran into the rear end of local train
number 9, both nor.h-bound. and a
number of ears were derailed and
otherwise badly damaged The wreck
train from this city was called and as
sisted in clearing the wreck from the
track. All traffic was suspended for
several b us, ard passenger train
number was annulled. An engine
and coach was sent from this city and
the passengers were transferred and
brought to this city about two hours
late. As far as can be learned no one
was seriously injured.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
AT OXFORD,
Ohio, A Postmaster to Be Apr o nj
ed at [ ast.

The long pending dispute over the
postmastership of Oxford, o a con-
troversy that has contributed d more
than any other one thing to eneendef
ill-feelinS between the Hanna and
Foraker factions, will be settled by the
appointment of Charles A Shera post
master. Shera is connected with the
National bank of Oxford, and seems
to be the only man in the community
against whom the factions have no
gruoge. Shera is relative of the
local people by that name.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
FURS.

We have just received a
large line OF fur capes, col
Iarettes. muffs. etc, which
we will show for three days
at less than Manufacturers
prices. These were sent us
from II large manufacturer
in New York to be .IoSed
out regardless of cost. We
invite your inspection. Re
mem Der for three days only.
L. NJ. Jones Il Co.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
THINK IT FOOLISH.
Some If the Provisions of the
Township ard County PEI ,rm
Bill Regarded as Imprat ticable

While the officials of Wayne county
are ardently in favor of the general
pr visions of the county and township
reform measure now pending before
the state Legislature, yet there are GER
tain provisions of the proposed new
law that are regarded as absurd and
imprscticable. This morning dis
cussion of a desultory. nature was
overheard among lawyers and OH
cials, that showed that certain lei'
lures of the bill were regarded as su,
perfluous and somewhat allied to the
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
DEATHS And FUNERALS.

DAUGHERTy-Mrs. Martha Daugh-
erty. aged 81 years, died Sunday night
at her home in Greensboro of bowel
trouble. The funeral will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock from
the Friends church in Greensfork.
The deceased was the mother of
Charles aud Francis Daugherty of this
eifv
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Ouarles Elected senator in Wis.
cOnSin.

MADISON. Wis, January 3I,-
Joseph V. Qusrles of Milwaukee was
elected United States senator TO sue
ceed John Mitchell whose term ex-
pires March 4. next. He received the
entire Republican vote. The Demo
Gratis voted for Timothy +. Ryan Of
Waukesha.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Kansas Bank Failure.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 81
The comptroller of the currency has
received a telegram announcing the
failure of the First National bank of
Russell, Kan. The bank was placed
in the hands of receiver. The cspi-
tai is $50 900. due depositors, $50 600.
According to a statement, December L.
last. the total resources were $169 900.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder

Official Tests at the Worlds Columbian Expo
ston and the California MidWinter Fair showed
it to be the highest in eavening power, purity and
whoeson1eness, and to have the best keeping quail
ties of any baking powder made. They proved it to be
The Foremost Baking Powder in all the World"
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
They Are Engaged.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., January 3l.-
The engagement is announced of Will
liam Mckinley Dunca of Cleveland.
nephew of President Mckinley, and
Miss Viola Detrick, daughter of DR..
and Mrs. john Detriek of this city.
The wedding will be in the spring..
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
RECORD BROKEN
In the Movement of Freight
ON the Pennsylvania
Railroad.

ALTOONA, Pa, January 31.-rhe
record OF freight movement on the
Pennsylvania railroad was broken on
Saturday, when ninety. one freight
trains passed eastward through AL.
toona, and on the same day from fifty
to seventy west bound freiehts.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31

Berlin courts have ruled that exhibit
ing the signs English spoken here" or
"Ici on parle francais" in shops where
the languages are not spoken by the
shopmen is contravention against thA
law dealing With unfair competition in
trade, and 's punishable by fine and
. IMPRISONMENT
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31

SOCIETY.

The Ladies Aid society of the Son
of Veterans gave the members of tn,
S. of v. Esurprise last night towar,
the close OF their regular business
meeting and pleasant evening WIS.
passed. the ladies brought well fiilet
baskets Of sdlbles with them and affel
the supper. cards and dancing wsr,
/ indulged In
| Ar the meeting of the S. of V. Ed
/ Renek was@elected a member of th,
camp council TO fill a vacancy. Harry
Border, who was elected second lieu.
tenant some time ago was regularly In
stalled.
The subject at the Tuesday club to
night viii be The Ieelandie Sagas'
and the paper will be read by Miss
Caroline Foalke.
The Tickner club met yesterday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. W. III
Martin, norta twelfth street. Miss
Elizabeth Stsiekiand read highly
interesting psper On Tine Seige OF
Paris. On account of the illness OF
MRS. Lemontse second paper of the
afternoon was postponed. The next
meeting viii be with Mrs. Judson
Rupe, north rinth street
The Monday Afternoon Thimble
club met yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Frank Reed north eighth
street, and in tae evening the mem
bers entertained their gentlemen
friends at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
c. S. Neal. south A street. A delight
full evening was spent and light re-
treatments were served.
The Magazine club met yesterday
afternoon with Irs. Howard Campbell.
Fort Wayne avenue. Articles were
read by Mrs.-George Spencer and
Miss Lillian Paige. The next N setting
will be at the home of Miss Laura
Ratliff, Fort Wayne avenue.
This evening at the home of the
brides brother, r ,bert ID virgins, near
Fountain City. xiil occur the mar
riage of Mr. Harry Lincoln of this city
to Miss Eipa Lorepa Dxiggins. They
will reside in the Westcott block. this
city, where they sill ne at bome Ia a
tew days. Harry is one of The mosi
popular young men IN this city, and
his popularity Is IN every Way de
served. The young lady he is to
m AIRY is Ia every way worthy her hus
band to be, and there is every reason
20 beiiev they vii have all the happi-
ness their many friends wish for them
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Birds Claws.

The reason given that birds do not
fall off their perch is because they can
not open the foot when the leg is bent.
Thus a hen while walking will close
its toes as it raises the foot and open
them as ii touches the ground.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Fatal ARRAY About a Girl.

MANCHESTER. O., January 81
George Brannum was put in Jail at
West Union today C charged with shoot
ing Walter johnson. The affray took
place at dance at Johnson's house.
The men quarreled about girl. John
son is said to be fatally wounded.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31

The war board has recommended
Clal ence Purdy, together with numer-
Gus other heroes of the Santiago cam
paigu, for q brevet. Purdy is Wayne
county boy who distinguished himself
in the late war.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
No Elections.

HARRrsBuRG. Pa, January 81 No
election of senator today.
DOVER. Del. January 3l.-Twenty-
fifth ballot for United States senator
and no election
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
THE COLD WAVE
Grating in the North
west.

CINCINNATI. o., January 31-The
mercury stood from 2 below zero to 5
above in the city and suburbs this
movning- FIVE above was the govern
ment record.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Prof. Clark.

Many people throughout the city
are reading King Lear in prepara-
ton for the entertainment at Earlham
next Thursday evening. This is the
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
severe Blizzard in the south.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. January 81
There is severe blizzsrd in west
Tennessee and in Arkahsas and Mis-
sissippi. The temperature Is near
zero. There is no serious interrup-
lion to railroad trsffic.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Grain Market.

CHICAGO. Illinois, January 81
Wheat, 74s May. Corn, 35s; oats,
26f.
ToLEpo. Ohio, January 30.-Wheat,
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
Stock Market.

CHICAGO. H.. January 31.-Hogs
lower, So 30, $500. Cattle dull
beeves 50 %. SO 90.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31

After this date all clothes sell will
be cleaned and pressed fee of char ge
25d6t JOE c. KERN.
Richmond daily palladium., 1899-01-31
BLIZZARD IN TEXAS,
Causing Great Suffering-One
Man Frozen to Death.

FoRr WORTH, Tex. January 81
There is the worst blizzard for years
over the northern and western part of
the state, causing much suffering TO
man and beast. Walter Mitchell of
Clay county. a wealthy cattle dealer,
has been frr zen to death. Cattle are
dying in large numbers in some quar-
tarS
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